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 guess I fully

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 the full picture, he determined that it was best to simply trust in his

task flawlessly,

I trust that you will achieve your objective in the

other perfectly, and so there was not much more

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[Later That Night]

the massive hall that was the White Dragon

she usually occupied—while she was on her knees, paying homage to

heard his instruction, she rose from her subservient

figures behind her

will be submitted to you prior to that moment, but I want you to make sufficient preparations to ensure

Without asking any questions, she

in perfectly, and that they do not enter into any kind of trouble. In essence, their stay in the Academy

what

crimson as he

"R-really?"

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

as Ater rose to his feet and left the chair, only to

appreciation of her beauty only amplified the closer one got to

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 made her

who laid eyes on her body would desire her,

eyes were disconcerted, and the excitement he displayed was directed at none other than the incoming incident, rather than the Dragon

a way, that made the

desire her.

a result… I am willing to return your wards to you." Ater gently placed his hand on her chin and lifted her head so she could stare him in the

crimson eyes drowned her face in its glowing radiance,