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.

why wouldn't his body move? The answer was

that he could

I can't

drown out the sounds and strengthen

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

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

go help our friends

his eyes, witnessing the face of a boy who,

very sight was

His smile widened as he jumped to

"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] Skill in order to prevent the enemy from hearing

about the nature of their

previously fought the Dragon Commander, so he already knew the nature

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

but they still listened to his explanations since the

her being a General meant that she had a bunch

there are multiple, then we

was said and done, the Dragon General was simply

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

these sorts

was no real way to

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

good strategists or combatants,

any of the five slipped up, it would

responsibility and formulated what he considered the most optimal