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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"..."

held Rey in his arms, cuddling him as one would a child, he landed on

under the darkening sky, and his handsome face seemed forlorn. He kept looking at his sleeping Master,

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

those words came a smile, with his blood-red eyes glowing

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

how powerful Divine Beasts were. He had warned his Master against ever summoning

but… I suppose the results speak for

was in ruins, and a few of his Master's friends even perished in the whole

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

sigh, releasing steamy breaths from his lips as he

I'm glad you're

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

observed them, he noticed

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

girl. She's

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

charge of you all, so you'll listen to all

those he addressed, but Ater's calm face didn't display any form of emotion. He

acting according

like that?" Belle

hair swayed, she pointed at him and yelled once again. "Let

forgotten so easily. Humans are indeed very fickle,

said this,

powers on his allies, which is why I've

cast his gaze on

a moment of silence, Belle let out a small whisper,

"S-Sir Ralyks…?"

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

understand…" Adonis mumbled,

as we speak. Some can still be saved, so we ought to get right on

said this, everyone straightened

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

them to the utmost. I do not expect a lot from you all, so I will not request the impossible." He spoke awfully bluntly, but