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.

felt this way, why wouldn't his body move? The

that he could

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

thoughts of his grew louder, so did the explosions. To drown out the sounds

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

his feet, walking close to Justin with a grim

he stared

go help our friends

slowly opened his eyes, witnessing the face of a boy who, despite being scared, chose to throw it all away for those

sight was enough

smile widened as he jumped to his

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

all understand the plan?" Eric asked, his breaths a little shallow after using Mana to use his [Grand Sound Magic]

this moment, he had heard about the nature of their

Dragon Commander, so he already

through troublesome mirrors. He also has Lightning-based Magic. He might have other tricks up his sleeves, but that's pretty

for most of Adonis' conflict with her, but

and her being a General meant that she had a bunch of

time. But if there are multiple, then we need to brace ourselves for the possibility that she can use

Dragon General was

to the abilities she displayed, there was always the

than enough books to know how these

was no real way to strategize

course, it went without saying that the two Dragons had

good strategists or combatants, but they far made up for all this

slipped up, it would be game

Eric took responsibility and formulated what he considered