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

that he could die made him

risk it. I can't risk

out the sounds and strengthen his resolve to

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

he

help our

Justin heard this, a smile coursed through his face and he slowly opened his eyes, witnessing the face of a boy who, despite being scared, chose

was

smile widened as he jumped

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

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

about the nature of their adversaries, as well

Commander, so he already knew the nature of his

as 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

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

the only real thing she had displayed, and her being a General meant that she had

many Skills she can copy and use at the same time. But if there are multiple, then we need to brace ourselves for the possibility that she can use even more S-Tier

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

they found weaknesses to the abilities she displayed, there was always the likelihood that she would just show another one

enough books to know how these sorts of characters had the biggest

no real way to strategize and

saying that the two Dragons had immense regenerative abilities—both

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

the five slipped up,

Eric took responsibility and formulated what he considered the