An Extra’s POV

"...."

Ater had proven his case, and he didn't seem to be lying to Rey about anything. If he was, one of the Curses would have activated, and Ater would be dead on the ground.

Besides, Rey could tell if his Familiar was lying due to their bond.

'He's telling the truth about everything…' The details were still lost to Rey, but there was no doubt about it; Ater was on his side.

"If you still have your doubts, there is a way to prove the validity of my claim." Ater spoke up, forcing Rey to look in his eyes as he made a confident proposal.

"Hm? What's that?"

"Alicia White. Have her summon a Beast Familiar so you can use [Clairvoyance] on it. That way, you'll be able to—"

"No." Rey's response was flat and final.

He had a serious expression on his face, though none of it indicated anger of any kind. "May I ask why?"

Ater's sincere voice wafted through the air, causing Rey to sigh and lean backwards a little, his gaze on the Familiar, but his thoughts far away.

"Alicia still hasn't gotten over her trauma. It would be selfish of me to make her summon a Beast Familiar just to satiate my curiosity." He mumbled. "Besides, I can already see that you're telling the truth, so there really is no need for that."

For a second or two, there was silence.

Ater then gave a silent chuckle and bowed his head in respect and satisfaction.

"Understood, Master. Thank you for trusting me."

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Rey smiled.

I fully

show either. Rey found no reason to doubt Ater, and was now instead questioning the validity of The Oracle's warnings. Both Emil and Ater had only profited him in one way or the other, and while he was yet to see

you'll complete your task

achieve your objective in the Dragon Academy, Master." Ater beamed

was not much more to

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[Later That Night]

may rise, Frey'ja." Ater's voice echoed in the massive hall that was

seated very comfortably behind the desk—a place she usually occupied—while she was on

she rose from

figures behind her also

prior to that moment, but I want you to make sufficient preparations to ensure that their transition goes

any questions, she

sure they're settled in perfectly, and that they do not enter into any kind of trouble.

what if they cause an

shining bright crimson as he narrowed his lids. "Then

"R-really?"

me about their life in the Academy, so I

to his feet and left the chair, only to rest his behind on the desk while maintaining close proximity to the

appreciation of her beauty only amplified the closer one got to her. Ater could see it

skin and pure white gown. Her voluptuous chest nearly spilled out of her outfit, with cleavage that would make any man run mad. Her face was flawlessly beautiful, and the nervousness she displayed in his presence

eyes on her body would desire her, but

and the excitement he displayed was directed at none other than the incoming incident, rather than the

that made

not desire her.

a result… I am willing to return your wards to you." Ater

its glowing radiance, reflecting the passionate gaze she used to look