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 believe you

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

you'll complete your task flawlessly, as

trust that you will achieve your objective in the Dragon Academy, Master." Ater

there was not much

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[Later That Night]

Ater's voice echoed in the massive hall that

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

she heard his instruction, she rose from her subservient position and offered him her warmest

her also followed

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

asking any questions, she

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

what if they cause an

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

"R-really?"

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

remnant tension in the atmosphere slowly began to dissipate as Ater rose to his feet and left the chair, only to rest his behind on the desk while maintaining close proximity to the White

she was, but an appreciation of her beauty only amplified the closer one got to her. Ater

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

eyes on her body would

displayed was directed at none other

that made the

did not desire her. She desired

your wards to you." Ater gently placed his hand

eyes drowned her face in its glowing radiance, reflecting the passionate