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,

seemed forlorn.

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

smile, with his blood-red

I didn't think you could, but you

He had warned his Master against ever summoning them, but who would have thought he would have to face

was too early, but… I suppose the

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

the bigger picture that I forgot

sigh, releasing steamy breaths from his lips as he once again looked

I'm glad

was done engaging in his sentiment, he cast his gaze on the humans who were a distance from his position and

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

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

girl. She's been cursed,

any more, Ater

squabbles. Master has left me in charge of

calm face didn't display any form of emotion. He was neither intimidated,

acting according to what he deemed

to us like that?" Belle raised her voice, appearing right out of the small

at him and yelled once again. "Let Rey go! And introduce

have forgotten so easily.

this, Belle

on his allies, which is why I've restrained myself

on everyone, one after the

Belle let out a small whisper, almost

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

running fingers through his hair as he carried Rey on one hand. "Now that you know that much, there are more important

understand…" Adonis mumbled, but he

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

said this, everyone straightened

one could disregard him or ask any further questions as to his identity. His confident demeanor,

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