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 black shoes clacking against the

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

have arrived much sooner." He whispered, though his

a smile, with his blood-red eyes glowing

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

Beasts were. He had warned his Master against ever summoning them, but who would have

early, but… I suppose the results speak for

whole conflict. The arrival of the Dragons was inevitable, but it was surprising to see them arrive so

the bigger picture that I forgot to ask Master about

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

any case, I'm

humans who were a distance

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

the rest huddled together,

She's been cursed,

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

left me in charge of you all, so you'll listen to all my

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

according to what

you are, talking to us like that?" Belle raised her

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

forgotten

said this, Belle

to use any of my powers on his allies, which is why I've restrained myself thus far, but your foolishness offers

his gaze on everyone, one after the

out a small whisper, almost in surprise

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

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

don't understand…" Adonis mumbled,

in ruins, and there are many lives that are in danger as we speak. Some

he said this,

His confident demeanor, otherworldly beauty, and incredible power… they all told of something

you all, so I will not request the impossible." He spoke awfully bluntly, but no one could