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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"..."

child, he landed on the ground,

his handsome face seemed forlorn.

should have arrived much sooner." He

came a smile, with his blood-red

didn't think you could, but

knew how powerful Divine Beasts were. He had warned his Master against ever summoning them, but who would have thought he would have

early, but… I suppose the results speak

his Master's friends even perished in the whole conflict. The arrival of the Dragons was inevitable, but it was surprising to

was too focused on the

made a deep sigh, releasing steamy breaths from his lips as he once

case, I'm glad

on the humans who were a distance from his position and were approaching him

observed them, he

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

She's

he could say any more, Ater raised his hand and stopped any

of you all, so you'll listen to

gasps filled the faces of those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display any form of emotion. He was neither intimidated, neither was he

was simply acting according to what

do you think you are, talking to us like that?" Belle

blond hair swayed, she pointed at him and yelled once again.

be to have forgotten so easily. Humans

this, Belle shivered

allies, which is why I've restrained

cast his gaze on everyone, one

out a small whisper, almost in surprise and

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

Rey on one hand. "Now that you

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

that are in danger as we speak. Some can still be saved, so we ought to get right

said this, everyone

could disregard him or ask any further questions as to his identity. His confident demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and incredible power… they all told of something

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