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.

his body move? The

could die made him

I can't risk it. I can't

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

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

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

quivered, yet he stared

go help

smile coursed through his 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 deemed his

very sight was

smile widened as he jumped to

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

asked, his breaths a little shallow after using Mana to use his [Grand Sound Magic] Skill in order to prevent the enemy from

this moment, he had heard about the nature of their adversaries, as well

Dragon Commander, so he already knew the nature

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 also has Lightning-based Magic. He might have other tricks up his sleeves, but that's pretty much the gist of

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

had displayed, and her being a General meant that

But if there are multiple, then we need

done, the Dragon General was simply an impossible foe

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

books to know how these sorts

way

went without saying that the two Dragons had immense regenerative abilities—both

or combatants, but they far made up for all

five slipped up,

information, Eric took responsibility and formulated what he considered