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 fully believe

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

task flawlessly, as

your objective in

so there was not much more

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[Later That Night]

rise, Frey'ja." Ater's voice echoed in the massive hall

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

she heard his instruction, she rose from

her

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

Without asking any questions,

ensure that you look out for them. Make sure they're 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

he

"R-really?"

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

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

she was, but an appreciation of her beauty

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 flawlessly

body would desire

directed at none other than the incoming incident, rather than the Dragon

a way, that made the

did not desire her. She

am willing to return your wards to you." Ater gently placed his hand on her chin and lifted her head so she could

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