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.

way, why wouldn't his body

he could die

it. I can't

of his grew louder, so did the explosions. To drown out the sounds and strengthen his resolve to remain, he just

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

lips quivered, yet he stared at his friend

go help

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

sight was enough to

smile widened as

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

the plan?" Eric asked, his breaths a little shallow after using Mana to use

the nature of their adversaries, as well as

he already knew the nature of his

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

conflict with her, but they still listened to his explanations since the fight was

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

and use at the same time. But if there are

that was said and done, the Dragon General was

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

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

was no real way to strategize

went without saying that the two Dragons

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

slipped up, it would be

information, Eric took responsibility and formulated what