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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"..."

cuddling him as one would a child, he landed on the ground, his

darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his sleeping Master, complicated emotions playing all over his

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

smile, with his

think you could, but

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

but… I suppose the results speak

few of his Master's friends even perished in the whole conflict. The arrival of the Dragons

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

made a deep sigh, releasing steamy breaths from his lips

I'm glad

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

As he observed them,

while the rest huddled together, with Adonis leading the march

girl. She's

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

no time for squabbles. Master has left me in charge of you all, so

those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display

simply acting according to

you are, talking to us like that?"

at him and yelled

be to have forgotten so easily. Humans are indeed very

he said this,

his allies, which is why I've restrained myself thus far, but your foolishness offers a temptation

his gaze on everyone,

out a small whisper, almost in surprise and

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

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

understand…" Adonis mumbled, but he was

are in danger as we speak. Some can still

this,

questions as to his identity. His confident demeanor, otherworldly

so I will