An Extra’s POV

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Thunderous echoes burst from the world outside that even the safe interior of the chamber began to tremble.

The unspeakable violence—shouts and countless crackles of energy—made it difficult to believe in the sanctity of the sanctuary that enveloped them.

Unfortunately, Adonis was not even afforded the luxury to properly think or process what was happening outside.

No, perhaps this was a good thing.

Being distracted by the ritual with Lucielle—perhaps that was the better alternative than to continuously contemplate the fate of his dear friend.

As Lucielle's disciple, he had learned a lot about Magic, as well as Runes, but compared to her knowledge on Magic—especially one this ancient—he could only assist her in little ways.

Following her instructions here and there, they both worked together to complete the equation as soon as possible.

Until finally…

"I think we're all set."

Lucielle's brilliant smile, as she waved her short white hair, caused Adonis' breath to leave his lips in relief.

Finally, they were done.

"L-let's call for R-Rey! We can go together—!"

"No… he's not coming with." Lucielle shook her head as she placed both hands on her waist.

The piercing gaze she gave Adonis was a serious one. The Grand Mage wasn't joking—not that this was any situation to do such.

"W-what are you… saying? We're abandoning him…?" Adonis felt his chest tighten as he even uttered those words.

Rey had protected him all this time. He lost his eye in order to save Adonis' life, and even right now… he was risking it all to buy them time to complete the ritual.

"We don't have time for this. Rey is fighting! We have to—!"

"Indeed. We do not have time for this…"

Before Adonis could move his trembling feet towards the entrance in an attempt to rendezvous with Rey, he felt his entire body turn numb.

"H-huh…?"

at the

thing gleamed with multifarious colors, but mostly gleamed with brilliant

symbols and undeciphered Runes littered the ground in layers, all of them

Lucielle was able to augment these runes made it an impressive task that only she

helped, but this was mostly

have time to marvel at his Master's work, though. He was still

are you doing…? We're supposed… to be helping Rey…" He barely whispered as he cast his

coming with you. The

"W-what?!"

eyes widened in shock.

after

more than one person is too fraudulent. We can't

"W-wha…?"

and I already discussed this ahead of time.

"N-no…"

Lucielle give her signature smile, the kind that usually put

coming all this way together… you can't just… I can't do this…

eyes as he stared at his Master's

you're smarter. You know this stuff more than

at saving the world,

burden… it was too

enough. I can't

and whimpering, he cried out as he looked at Lucielle. He knew

he wanted to die. No, he badly wanted to live, and a part of his cowardly self was grateful that

more than that,

saving me. I thought… I thought I'd finally be able to do something for you. To help… but once again, you're saving

frustration—all

—echoed out.

Then, Lucielle's voice emerged.

I could go due to our power being too much. If either of us were to take your place, it would compromise just how far back we'd be able to

"I-I don't…"

the weakest of us, Adonis. Your relatively weaker force makes it so that more can be changed and the world can stand a better chance in the

"A-ah…"

benefit the future, okay? That means you can't tell anyone—not even the past me

about this future."