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 move? The answer

could die made

can't risk it. I can't

drown out the sounds and strengthen his resolve to remain, he just kept it going

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

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

go help our

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

sight was enough

widened as he jumped to

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

after using Mana to use his [Grand Sound Magic] Skill in order to prevent the enemy

this moment, he had heard about the nature of

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

when I'm using [Absolute Light Magic] to buff myself. He can reflect your attack back towards you through troublesome mirrors. He

Adonis' conflict with her, but they still listened to his explanations since the

her being a General meant that she had a

same time. But if there are multiple, then we

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

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

more than enough books to know how these sorts of characters had

was no real way to strategize and

two Dragons had immense regenerative

that they probably weren't good strategists or combatants, but they

any of the five slipped

Eric took responsibility and formulated what