An Extra’s POV

[Moments Earlier]

~BOOOOOOM!~

As Eric closed his eyes and enjoyed the wonderful breeze, just as he said he would, he heard the rumbles that echoed from the Capital.

"...."

He ignored it the first time, instead choosing to focus on his nice rest. Becoming perturbed would ruin the process of recovering his Mana.

How could he properly make his escape if he didn't have sufficient Mana for the journey?

As such, he did his best to shut everything out. He minimized conversations with Justin as they both remained under the canopies of the trees that surrounded them.

None spoke a word, and Eric was grateful for the silence.

But…

~BOOOOOOOOOM!!!~

… The explosions did not stop.

'That one sounded pretty loud.' Eric, with his eyes closed, found his thoughts trailing.

Was he worried? Did he feel concerned for his comrades that chose to head to a place of danger, despite all the warnings he gave?

'M-maybe just a little…' He couldn't help but think about all of them.

It had only been a couple of months, but he truly felt closer to them than all the other friends he ever had. They had gone on so many adventures—-from Dungeon exploration, to travels, to training… and many more.

The mere thought that they could die made his heart ache.

he felt this way, why wouldn't his body

that he could die made

can't risk it. I can't risk it. I

drown out the sounds and strengthen his resolve to remain,

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

he was right on his feet, walking close to Justin with a grim expression on

his lips quivered, yet he stared at his friend with an

help our friends

smile coursed through his face and he slowly opened his eyes, witnessing the face of a boy who, despite being scared, chose to throw it all

sight was enough to inspire

His smile widened as he jumped to

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

Eric asked, his breaths a little shallow after using Mana to use his [Grand Sound Magic] Skill

had heard about the

so he

fast as I am, even when I'm using [Absolute Light Magic] to buff myself. He can reflect your attack back towards you through troublesome mirrors. He also has Lightning-based Magic. He might have other tricks up his sleeves, but that's pretty much the gist of

with her, but they still listened to his explanations since the fight was too fast for them to

being a General

Skills she can copy and use at the same time. But if there are multiple,

said and done, the Dragon General was simply an impossible foe

always the likelihood that she

know how these sorts of characters had

way to

without saying that the two Dragons had immense regenerative abilities—both regarding Mana and

probably weren't good strategists or combatants, but they far

the five slipped

this information, Eric took responsibility and formulated what he considered the most