An Extra’s POV

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky, the once magnificent capital city lay in ruins.

The towering spires that once touched the clouds now crumbled, their jagged edges silhouetted against the fading light. Smoke still billowed from the wreckage, carrying the acrid scent of destruction through the air.

Amidst the devastation, a figure descended from the sky with a grace that belied the exhaustion evident in every movement.

Rey, his naked figure cloaked in nothing but remnants of his energy, descended slowly, almost as if defying gravity itself.

His breath came in ragged gasps, each step a struggle against the weight of fatigue and desperation.

He tried to cling onto consciousness, all to no avail.

However, as he neared the earth, his eyes about to close shut forever, he felt a presence suddenly envelope him, and two warm hands suddenly grabbed a hold of him.

As the hands held him, the rest of his descent was smooth. He felt no pressure, no weight, and no pain. It was a sweet flow that caused him to smile a little.

After all, he knew who had just showed up.

"Good job, Master." The voice echoed in his ears, and as Rey managed to pry his eyes open, he caught a blurry glimpse of the red-haired man in the suit.

"Ater…" He murmured, unable to finish the rest of his words.

Thankfully, thanks to their bond, there was no need for unnecessary conversation between the two of them.

"I understand, Master." The fleeting voice sounded gentle and understanding.

Rey's smile deepened as he finally shut his eyes, feeling himself slip into the inevitable darkness that awaited him.

"... Leave the rest to me."

After that, everything went blank for Rey.

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"..."

Rey in his arms, cuddling him as one would a child, he landed on the ground, his black shoes clacking

seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his sleeping Master,

Master. I should have arrived much sooner." He

came a smile,

though. I didn't think you could, but you actually managed to beat

against ever summoning them, but who would have

early, but… I suppose the

ruins, and a few of his Master's friends even perished in the whole conflict. The arrival of

seems I was too focused on the bigger

his lips as he once again looked at the sleeping

any case, I'm glad

sentiment, he cast his gaze on the humans who were a distance from

bunch. Hm…?' As he observed

Brutus, while the rest huddled together, with Adonis leading the march

She's

any more, Ater raised his hand and

time for squabbles. Master has left me in charge of you

faces of those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display any

acting according to what he

do you think you are, talking to us like that?" Belle raised her voice, appearing right out of the

blond hair swayed, she pointed at him and

have forgotten so easily. Humans

he said this, Belle shivered

ordered me not to use any of my powers on his allies, which is why

his gaze on everyone,

Belle let out a small whisper, almost in surprise

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

running fingers through his hair as he carried Rey on one hand. "Now that

I don't understand…" Adonis mumbled, but he was ignored

city is in ruins, and there are many lives that are in danger as we speak. Some can still be

this,

to his identity. His confident demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and incredible power… they all told

a lot from you all, so I will not request the impossible." He spoke awfully bluntly, but no one could utter a single