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.

guess I fully

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

task flawlessly,

I trust that you will achieve your objective in the Dragon

understood each other perfectly, and so there was not much more to be said. "You may

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[Later That Night]

in the massive hall that was the White Dragon

was seated very comfortably behind the desk—a place she usually occupied—while she was on her knees, paying homage to his

his instruction, she rose from her subservient position and offered

figures behind her also followed

prior to that moment, but I

asking any

that you look out for them. Make sure they're settled in perfectly, and

but what if they cause

smiled broadly, his eyes shining bright crimson as he narrowed his lids.

"R-really?"

an incident would occur without any thought placed in it. Besides, you'll be reporting to me about their life in the

began to dissipate as Ater rose to his feet and left the chair, only to rest his behind on the

an appreciation of her beauty only amplified the

nearly spilled out of her outfit, with cleavage that would make any man run mad. Her face was flawlessly beautiful, and

body would desire her, but

none other than the

way, that made the dynamic

not desire her. She

wards to you." Ater

in its glowing radiance, reflecting the passionate