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 body move? The answer was

he could die made him

can't

his grew louder, so did the explosions. To drown out

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

lips quivered, yet he stared at his friend

go help

his eyes, witnessing the face of a boy who,

sight was enough

smile widened as

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

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

had heard about the nature of their adversaries, as well

so he

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 tricks up

her, but they still listened to

being a General meant that she had a bunch of

use at the same time. But if there are multiple,

done, the Dragon

the abilities she displayed, there was always the likelihood that she would just show another one out of

how these sorts of characters

way to

it went without saying that the two Dragons had

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

five slipped up, it would be game

took responsibility and formulated what