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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"..."

Ater gracefully held Rey in his arms, cuddling him as one would a child,

darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his

my incompetence, Master. I should have arrived much sooner." He whispered, though his voice wasn't all

those words came a smile, with his blood-red eyes

I didn't think you

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

was too early, but… I

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

my part. It seems I was too focused on the bigger picture that I forgot to ask Master about little

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

I'm glad

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

Hm…?' As he observed them, he noticed the sleeping

being carried by Brutus, while the rest huddled together, with Adonis leading the march as they

girl. She's

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

charge of you all, so you'll listen to all my commands

those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display any form of emotion.

simply acting according to what

think you are, talking to us like that?"

her blond hair swayed, she pointed at him and yelled once

must you be to have forgotten so

said this, Belle shivered

is why I've restrained myself thus

cast his gaze on everyone,

moment of silence, Belle let out a small whisper, almost

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

one hand. "Now that you know that much, there are more important

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

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

this, everyone straightened

confident demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and incredible power… they all told of something deep and unquestionable about this

my instructions and perform them to the utmost. I do not expect a lot from you all, so I will not request the impossible." He spoke awfully bluntly, but no one