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

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

trust you'll complete your task flawlessly,

objective

understood each other perfectly, and so there was

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[Later That Night]

in the massive hall that was the White

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

rose from her subservient position and offered him

her also followed

The details will be submitted to you prior to that moment,

asking any

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

question, but what if they cause

crimson as he narrowed

"R-really?"

to me about their life in the Academy, so I

to his feet and left

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

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

body would desire her, but

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

a way, that made the dynamic

desire

am willing to return your wards to you." Ater gently

face in its glowing radiance,