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

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

you'll complete your task flawlessly, as you always

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

understood each other perfectly, and so there was

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[Later That Night]

echoed in the

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

his instruction, she rose from her subservient position

figures behind her also followed

to that moment, but I want you to make sufficient

Without asking any questions, she

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

question, but what if they

crimson as he narrowed his lids. "Then

"R-really?"

to me about their life in the Academy, so I

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

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

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

laid eyes on her body would

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

that made the

not desire her.

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

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