An Extra’s POV

The first wave of attack came like lightning.

Azul, the warrior mercenary that Evals Redart often employed at his side, was incredibly strong.

However, his true ability lay in his speed.

And so…

~WHOOSH!~

… He had closed the distance between himself and his target before the latter could even notice.

He pulled out a sword from its scabbard, and the thing glowed blue, revealing the Mana that was locked within.

Azul's sword was enchanted—and that pretty much applied to the rest of his armor.

He had enhanced strength, durability, focus, resistance, and most important of all… speed!

~ZZTZZ!~

His blade cackled with electricity as his entire armor began sparking with the entire thing.

Using his [Lightning Field] Skill early on, in order to stun the enemy, was not necessary, since he was simply meant to distract and lure the enemy in while his partner—Fey—did the rest.

However, Azul found such a complicated maneuver to be a chore.

Especially considering their enemy.

"Haaa!" His blade descended in a perfect vertical slash, sending ripples of shock—literal shock—flying all around.

It took a few seconds for the dust to die down, and for Azul to realize what just went down.

'W-what?!'

He didn't hit his target?!

"[Transmute]." He suddenly heard behind him.

~VWUUUUSHH!~

A wave of energy went through his armor, causing the entire thing to break apart that very instant.

"A-ahhh!"

Azul found himself naked, save for his underwear. His only layer of clothing had been broken down, leaving him powerless and defenseless.

'H-how fast… is he…?!'

Azul didn't have time to dwell on such thoughts, though. He could feel the enemy's hand drawing closer to his bare back.

His bulging eyes turned bloodshot in shock… and fear.

impulsive, yes, but he wasn't

would happen if the same power was sent coursing through

many years of training and practice, Azul had tempered

rock-solid, and he took pride in his immense durability—as well as his

But…

get rid of that rough armor, what the hell is

the extremely prideful man to yell out the words he didn't want

"F-FEYYYY!!"

a baby, he cried out the name of his

bolt of electricity surged forth from her location—almost

~BZZZTTTTZZZ!~

Field], the burst of

power ripping through the very air that

as it lunged at the man who stood

However…

"Arghhhhhhhhhh!!!"

of lightning course through him,

as his entire body tingled with the overflowing currents that the Spell sent to

blood boiling and his bones jittering. His eyeballs danced

of this agony, Azul collapsed

"Urghh…"

to make the target

faded into black as frustration coursed

experience in the organization, yet her talent and incredible skill made

was stronger than Azul, just because she was the one always ending up finishing

couple of strikes to the enemy so that she can finish

was a surefire way to win,

was now paying the

'Boss… I'm so sorry…'

didn't know where his opponent was… or what he would do

his eyes and lost himself

*******

wide open on shock as her Spell

No, that wasn't it.

the target, but it ended up passing through

happening?!' As she

had always had a weak constitution,

to deal the first strike and distract the enemy before she took her time

didn't that

had, they wouldn't be in this situation

to use another Spell, this time something quick that could guarantee her

was in Wind and Lightning Magic, combined with her Quick-Casting Skill, made her

She just dedicated herself

… All of herself.

her immense skill and power

to quickly generate a defensive

However—

~WHOOSH!~