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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"..."

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

face seemed forlorn. He kept

have arrived much sooner." He whispered, though his

words came a smile, with

my expectations, though. I didn't think you could,

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

too early, but… I suppose the results speak for

Master's friends even perished in the whole conflict. The

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

releasing steamy breaths from his lips as he once again

I'm glad you're

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

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

carried by Brutus, while the rest huddled together,

girl. She's been cursed,

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

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

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

was simply acting according to what he

talking to us like that?" Belle raised her voice, appearing right out

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

How pathetic must you be to have forgotten so easily.

he said this, Belle shivered

not to use any of my powers on his allies, which is why I've restrained myself

gaze on everyone,

after a moment of silence, Belle let out

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

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

Adonis mumbled, but he

danger as we speak. Some can still be saved, so

he said this,

or ask any further questions as to his identity. His confident demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and

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 could utter a single