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.

guess I fully

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 the

task flawlessly,

objective in

understood each other perfectly, and so there was

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[Later That Night]

voice echoed in the massive hall that was

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

instruction, she rose from her subservient

her

prior to that moment, but I want you to make

asking any questions,

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

question, but what if

Ater smiled broadly, his eyes shining bright crimson as he narrowed his lids. "Then let them take care

"R-really?"

about their life in the

to dissipate as Ater rose to his feet and left the chair, only to rest his behind on the desk while maintaining

gorgeous she was, but an appreciation of her beauty only amplified the closer

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

her body would desire her, but

none other

way, that made the dynamic

did not desire her. She

return your wards to you." Ater gently placed his hand on her chin and

its glowing radiance, reflecting the passionate gaze she used