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.

this way, why wouldn't his body move? The answer was pretty

could die made

can't risk

did the explosions. To drown out

'I CAN'T RISK IT!'

he was right on his feet, walking close to

yet he stared at his friend with an

go help our friends

witnessing the face of a boy who, despite being scared, chose to

sight was enough

His smile widened as he jumped

"Let's go."

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[The Present]

asked, his breaths a little shallow after using Mana to use his [Grand

about the nature of their adversaries,

Commander, so he already knew

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

but they still listened to his explanations since the

the only real thing she had displayed, and her being a General meant that

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

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

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

how these sorts of characters had the biggest asspulls in

real way to

two Dragons had immense regenerative

or combatants, but they far made up for all this with brute

the five slipped up, it would be game

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