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…?"

in his previous position, and the next he found himself at the center of the Magic Circle

gleamed with multifarious colors, but mostly gleamed

undeciphered Runes littered the ground in layers, all

to augment these runes made it an impressive

Adonis helped, but this was mostly due to her

though. He was still in a state of confusion—paralyzed through most

supposed… to be helping Rey…" He barely whispered

coming with you. The same applies

"W-what?!"

Adonis' eyes widened in shock. He couldn't believe what he

Now that they have gotten to such a crucial juncture… after sacrificing the lives of so many of their comrades…

suspected. The energy required for accepting more than one person is too fraudulent. We can't afford it—not even with all the Mana Cores and Crystals we

"W-wha…?"

already discussed this ahead of

"N-no…"

put him at ease, didn't make

way together… you can't just… I can't do

wide open eyes as he stared at

one to go. He's stronger. Or maybe you… you're smarter. You know this stuff more

a better shot at saving the world, then

it was too much for

I can't

he cried out as he looked at Lucielle. He knew

wasn't like he wanted to die. No, he badly wanted to live, and a part of his cowardly self was grateful that he wasn't going to meet his end

that,

finally be able to do something for you. To help… but once

frustration—all directed

—echoed out.

Then, Lucielle's voice emerged.

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 travel

"I-I don't…"

makes it so that more can be changed and the world can stand a better chance in the new future that will

"A-ah…"

that do not benefit the future, okay?

about this future."