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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"..."

would a child, he landed

handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his sleeping Master, complicated emotions playing

should have arrived much

came a smile, with his blood-red eyes

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

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

too early, but… I suppose

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

seems I was too focused on the bigger picture that I forgot to ask Master about little details like

breaths from his

I'm glad

cast his gaze on the humans who were a distance from

he observed them, he noticed the

huddled together, with Adonis leading the march as they

She's been

y—?!" Adonis quickly spoke up, but before he could say any more, Ater

left me in charge of you

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

was simply acting according to what he deemed

like that?" Belle raised

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

you be to have forgotten so easily. Humans are indeed very fickle, aren't

he said this,

my powers on his allies, which is why I've restrained myself thus far, but your

cast his gaze on everyone, one

Belle let out a small

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

as he carried Rey on one hand.

mumbled,

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

he 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 deep and

perform them to the utmost. I do not expect a lot from you all, so I will not request the impossible." He spoke