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

Emil and Ater had only profited him in one way or the other, and while he was yet to see the full

complete your task flawlessly, as you always

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

other perfectly, and so there was not much more to be said.

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[Later That Night]

echoed in the

was seated very comfortably behind the desk—a place she usually occupied—while

from her subservient position

behind her also followed

your Academy next week. The details will be submitted to you prior to

any

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

my question, but what if they cause an

bright crimson as he narrowed his lids. "Then let them

"R-really?"

I doubt an incident would occur without any thought placed in it. Besides, you'll be reporting to me about their life in the Academy, so I suppose if there are any changes to my initial instructions,

and left the chair, only to rest his behind on

see how gorgeous she was, but an appreciation of her beauty only amplified

with cleavage that would make any man run mad. Her face was flawlessly beautiful, and the nervousness

body would

none other than the incoming

that

not desire her.

result… I am willing to return your wards to you." Ater gently placed

drowned her face in its glowing radiance, reflecting the passionate gaze she used to look