An Extra’s POV

'Haaa… why?'

As Rey stared at Ater, the Pact already formed, and the box now in his possession, he felt puzzled by a gnawing feeling that he had no control over.

'Why does something still feel off?'

The Dyubbuk was supposed to give Rey the avenue to trust Ater wholeheartedly, but the assurance faded almost instantly, and Rey didn't know why.

Was it because the curse from the item had failed before with Emil? Or could it be possible that Ater had a duplicate, or even a completely different item, that could break him from the shackles of his curse?

Ater was smart and resourceful enough to orchestrate something behind the scenes while making it appear as though he was perfectly docile.

Rey wasn't unaware of that fact, so it bothered him to no end.

'What if this subservience thing is just an act?'

Could he really be blamed for suspecting the master manipulator known as Ater?

"It appears you are still unconvinced." The Familiar in question spoke, breaking Rey out of his myriad of thoughts.

"Sorry, Ater."

"No, I perfectly understand. I would probably be the same in your situation, though I suppose I'd be more skilled at hiding my suspicions."

"You know you're not helping your case, right?"

Ater chuckled as he heard this.

"I know. I'm just being honest, though."

Rey truly wanted to trust Ater, especially after seeing the way he was genuine with him about his disposition. There was a chance that it was all a lie, but it wasn't like Ater was ever going to stop being Rey's Familiar either way.

'He could have ignored my distrust and kept doing things behind the scenes, but he instead confronted me. Doesn't that mean he's genuine?'

Or… 'Maybe that's what he wants me to think.'

In the end, Rey could not decide on what he could particularly believe and not believe about Ater—at least, not without some help.

"I think I'll have to resort to Skills…" He sighed.

"Skills?"

"Yeah. My Skills. If I place you under a few of them, then I think that would be able to put my mind at rest." Rey finally confessed.

He already had a few he had been wanting to try, and Ater was the perfect candidate for it.

"Alright, Master. I am ready whenever you are."

It still felt awkward having Ater kneel before him while he sat upright on the bed. Their positions felt a little awkward, but he didn't let that distract him. Instead, after placing the Dyubbuk in his new Inventory, he opened his Skill Window and looked at the list of Skills in his Arsenal.

[ALL SKILLS]

{Original Skills}

Doppel (SSS-Tier)

Merger (S-Tier)

Perfect Calm (S-Tier)

Sacrifice (S-Tier)

Symbiosis (S-Tier)

Consume (S-Tier)

Perfect Mimicry (S-Tier)

Domain Of Man (S-Tier)

{Doppel Skills}

[SSS-Tier]

Clairvoyance (Active)

{Total: 1}

[SS-Tier]

Divine Weapon Creation (Active)

Perfect Divine Magic (Active)

Power Ascension (Active) Perfect Divine Ray

Divine Magic Supremacy (Passive)

Domain Of The Divine

Perfect Divine Defense (Active)

Perfect Divine Regeneration (Passive)

Perfect Divine Appraisal (Active)

Martial Supremacy

Perfect Divine Growth (Passive)

Perfect Divine Form (Passive)

Perfect Divine Adaptability (Passive)

Unbreakable (Passive)

Divine Magic Interference (Active)

Tempora (Active)

Divine Persona (Active)

Perfect Wish Fulfillment (Active)

It Is Written (Active)

{Total: 20}

[S-Tier]

Dyubbuk: Cursed Pact (Active)

Absolute Myriad Breath (Active)

Absolute Energy Pulse (Active)

Absolute Mass Stun (Active)

Absolute Mana Recovery (Passive)

Absolute Intuition (Passive)

Absolute Cry (Active)

Absolute Comprehension (Passive)

Perfect Reflection (Active)

Absolute Illusory Allure (Active)

Absolute Executioner (Active)

Perfect Decorum (Active)

Perfect Collapse (Active)

Symbiosis (Passive)

Consume (Active)

Perfect Mimicry (Active)

Equip Limit Break (Passive)

Deep Anticipation (Active)

Command Code (Active)

Pinocchio (Active)

Status Interference (Active)

Idle Gamble (Active)

Perfect Veil (Active)

Last One Standing (Passive)