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

that he could

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

explosions. To drown out

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

body trembling, and his lips quivered, yet he stared

go help our

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

sight was enough to inspire

smile widened as he jumped to

"Let's go."

************

[The Present]

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

the nature

Commander, so he already knew the

almost 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

been present for most of Adonis' conflict with her, but they still listened to his explanations since the fight was too fast

[Copy] Skill was the only real thing she had displayed, and her being a General

same time. But if there are multiple, then we need to brace ourselves for the

the Dragon General was simply an

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

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

no real way to strategize

course, it went without saying that the two Dragons had immense

or combatants, but they far made up

of the five slipped up,

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