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 you

and was now instead questioning the validity of The Oracle's warnings. Both Emil and Ater had only profited him in one way or the other,

your task flawlessly, as

your objective

there was not much more to be said.

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[Later That Night]

in the massive

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

instruction, she rose from

her also followed

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

any questions, she

them. Make sure they're settled in perfectly,

my question, but what if they cause

eyes shining bright crimson as he narrowed his lids. "Then let them take care of

"R-really?"

their

rose to his feet and left the chair, only to

distance, one could see how gorgeous she was, but an appreciation of her beauty

spilled out of her outfit, with cleavage that would make any

on her body

eyes were disconcerted, and the excitement he displayed was directed at none other than the incoming incident, rather than the Dragon Lord before

a way, that made the

did not desire her. She desired

return your wards to you." Ater gently placed his hand on her chin and lifted her head so she could stare him in the

eyes drowned her face in its glowing radiance,