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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"..."

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

skin gleamed under the darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his

should have arrived much sooner." He whispered, though his voice

a smile, with his blood-red eyes

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

how powerful Divine Beasts were. He had warned his Master against ever summoning them,

too early, but… I suppose the

perished in the whole conflict. The arrival of the Dragons was inevitable, but it was surprising to see them arrive so

part. It seems I was too focused on the bigger picture that I forgot to

a deep sigh, releasing steamy breaths from his lips as

case, I'm

the humans who were a

bunch. Hm…?' As he observed them, he

by Brutus, while the rest huddled together, with

girl. She's been

quickly spoke up, but before he could say any more, Ater raised his hand and

has left me in charge of you all, so you'll

didn't display any form

according to what

that?" Belle raised her voice, appearing

blond hair swayed, she pointed at him and yelled once again. "Let Rey go!

forgotten so easily. Humans are

this, Belle

why I've restrained myself thus far, but your foolishness offers a temptation that

on everyone, one

of silence, Belle let out a small

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

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

Adonis mumbled,

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

said this, everyone

one 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 deep

you all, so I will not request the impossible." He