An Extra’s POV

Rey no longer had any [Binding], [Mind Control], or [Domination] Skill at his disposal, so it would be very difficult to get a Summon under his Control.

Using Summoning Magic and controlling the Summons was still within his power--especially Elementals--but Beasts were completely different.

Beasts came from another world, and unlike Monsters who had flesh as their bodies and Mana Cores as hearts, or Elementals who were primarily composed of natural elemental attributes and had some kind of core that functioned as a stabilizer, the Beasts were fully composed of Mana--flesh, core, and all.

They might seem like physical bodies, but ultimately they were simply Mana given form.

Casting Magic to control them wouldn't work at all.

"I guess this is where the difference between Skills and Magic come into play once again..." Rey chuckled as he heard Ater's explanation.

"Precisely!"

With Skills that specifically allow control, as long as the action fell under the purview of the Tier, there really was no limit.

But, with Rey losing the perks of having Control Skills, he could only use Magic to achieve that end. And, as established already, controlling Beasts through Magic was quite impossible.

"If I'm to guess, the laws of this world just differ from the one they're coming from. As such, the kind of Control Magic that can be made using the Magic of this world would prove ineffective on them." Rey rubbed his chin as he analyzed the situation.

Ater shrugged and gave a casual smile.

"Those details are unnecessary, Master. The good news is that we have a nice alternative." Ater once again caused Rey's attention to fall on the shards of the Dyubbuk.

They were slowly closing in on one another, though Ater still had the core in his hands.

"How exactly do we go about it? It's an item for cursing and establishing binding vows, right?"

Rey asked this partly because he was curious about how he would control his new familiar, but also because he wanted to see if the Dyubbuk's function would enable him to somehow bring Alicia back.

Ater hadn't mentioned the possibility yet, but Rey didn't want to give up hope just yet.

"It's simple. We force the creature to enter a binding vow with you, so it will be enforced by this item. Once it is done, a curse will be inflicted on the two of you. Fortunately for you, Master, you are immune to curses, so you aren't bound to your agreement..."

to theirs... Ater you're a genius!" Rey's eyes widened

you are too kind. This is

want the compliment, but the way he squirmed after hearing Rey's

even wanted

"Okay, okay."

"May I continue, then?"

waiting for Ater to unpack everything

of

the beast would enter the binding vow right there and then. Prior to that, though, Rey would have set up a special Barrier as

Familiar and establish dominance over it. The Familiar would be tempted to also break the agreement, but would learn the hard way that it isn't

being stronger than the Beast summoned, they could also bully it and subject it into further servitude if it decided to

Rey found himself laughing with slight discomfort as he went over the plan with

fool who doesn't see Master's great ought to be beaten over and over again until the truth sinks into their

he couldn't argue

best I leave things like this. I mean, there's a lot I don't know about

same

within him, was a part

ready for the Binding Vow with your Beast, Master?" Ater's voice interrupted Rey's thought,

a probing smile and chuckled

want me getting another Familiar. Are you finally admitting that I need another servant apart from

a moment, Ater

Rey. A complicated mix of surprise and slight hesitation, mixed with other

Then—

you would summon, I also have to admit that I

"Ater…"

In order to properly secure your protection, meat shields

"... You…"

to use something as rare and interesting as the Beast in question." Ater's smile was charming, and it oozed concern for

that wasn't all that Rey

he would get along with the

only legitimate Familiar for Rey. Whether or not the boy agreed with that or