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

ebony skin gleamed under the darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn.

much sooner." He whispered,

those words came a 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

early, but… I suppose the

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

the bigger

from his lips as

case, I'm

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

he observed them,

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

girl. She's been

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

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

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

acting according to

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

him and yelled

pathetic must you be to have forgotten so easily. Humans are

said this,

my powers on his allies, which is why I've restrained myself thus far,

his gaze on everyone,

let out a small whisper, almost in

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

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

don't understand…" Adonis mumbled, but

that are in danger as

said this, everyone straightened

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

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