An Extra’s POV

Terror.

That was the only word that could properly encapsulate the overwhelming emotions that flowed through everyone who stood and watched.

… Who saw the emergence of a being that transcended their understanding.

No one could move—not even Adonis.

They all just looked in fear and trepidation, perhaps hoping they would not be struck down where they stood.

This massive being—over fifteen meters in overall height—was clearly beyond their means.

It was invincible.

"Ahh… I suppose this form is too much for you. Then—"

~VWUSH!~

In a flash of purplish-blue energy, the Dragon's colossal form slowly began to shrink.

Its beastly form began to grow humanoid, until it finally condensed into an entity that could pass for a human—save for a few features.

It still had three horns protruding from its head, and its long hair shone with a bluish-black allure.

It had split pupils, like that of a beast, but its eyes were mostly human-like, glowing purple.

Its sharp teeth were hidden behind humanoid lips, and while it had a skin that vastly resembled a human's, scales appeared in multiple areas—like a portion of its face, neck, and hands.

It had wings behind it, and a tail still dancing back and forth, despite wearing what resembled an elegant blue suit made from the best of materials.

Even in this form, a twisted grin remained on his face, and so its onlookers could not be at ease.

This… this BEING was one of absolute destruction.

No one stood a chance.

"You're not going to say anything? Even after making it this far? How boring…"

The Dragon, now in the form of a pristine adult male, began to walk towards the group.

Its formal shoes clacked hard on the ground, causing an echo to permeate the world around.

"You finally caught me. You've figured it out. That should be a cause for celebration, no?"

More steps were taken.

The fifty-seven could not move back.

There was an instinctive drive that told them that any sudden movement—even the slightest hint of defiance—would lead to their inevitable deaths.

They could only swallow the saliva and wait… perhaps hope for some sort of intervention from the stronger ones.

… From Adonis and Lucielle.

"I can't say I blame you, though. This is why we Dragons can never take your kind seriously." The thing chuckled.

all too pathetic.

Dragon had a look of disregard for the prey set

nothing before his

assailed with such demeaning

And so—

afraid

—Someone finally spoke up.

knew who it

many soldiers,

important thing was that the single voice caused others to get a hold of their courage and light up the flames of resolve in their

"Y-yeah!"

will never give

beast! You'll

~SPLOOSH!~

single instance, as if crushed by an invisible force from above, all fifty soldiers and mages

and their internal organs to splatter out,

painted the surroundings red, even straining the attires of those who stood

this… in just a

I gave weaklings the permission

tone echoed

had chosen to punish a whole fifty men and women. Their lives were as

simply shrugged

you because you're not so weak. At the very least, I can sense it within you… most of you…" The Dragon's

good potential.

who got their EXP from directly killing their enemies, the anatomy

to feast

so, they got portions of

long, beast-like tongue as he

no mercy or compassion

Just certain death.

one

… Hope!

Brutus quickly."

"W-what?"

words, and her reaction made it clear

they had all

return to back

trembling; anyone could see that he was

Still…

should stay put. Make any unnecessary movements and you might fall

… Adonis kept speaking.

it due to his conviction that the Dragon wouldn't turn him into paste due to its desire to

Perhaps.

able to resist the overwhelming force that just killed fifty of his

way, he didn't seem to

you hear me,

a moment, there

kept his gaze on the smirking thing before them, while Lucielle gazed at him with

who had just been summoned to this world, and

She felt ashamed.