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."

Ads by PubFuture

Rey smiled.

I fully

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

trust you'll complete your task flawlessly,

will achieve your objective in

perfectly, and so there was not much more to be

**************

[Later That Night]

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 her knees, paying

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

behind her also followed

your Academy next week. The details will be submitted to you prior to that moment, but I want you to make sufficient preparations to ensure that

any questions, she

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

what

he narrowed his lids.

"R-really?"

me about their life in the Academy, so I suppose

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

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

with cleavage that would make any man run mad. Her face was flawlessly beautiful, and the nervousness she displayed in his presence made her appear

on her body would desire her,

he displayed was directed at none other than

that made the dynamic

not desire her. She

so far, and as a result… I am willing to return your wards to you." Ater gently placed his hand on her chin

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