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…?"

position, and the next he found himself at the center of the Magic Circle that they tried

thing gleamed with multifarious colors, but mostly

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

made it

this was mostly due to her

Master's work, though. He was still

supposed… to be helping Rey…" He barely

isn't coming with you. The same applies

"W-what?!"

in shock. He couldn't believe what he

crucial juncture… after sacrificing the lives of so many of their comrades… why was she saying these

more than one person is too fraudulent. We can't afford it—not

"W-wha…?"

and I already discussed this

"N-no…"

smile, the kind that usually put him at ease,

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

fall from his wide open eyes as he

He's stronger. Or maybe you… you're smarter. You know this stuff more than the rest

Adonis! If they wanted a better shot at saving the world, then wouldn't it be better if one

was too

not good enough. I can't do

as he looked at Lucielle. He knew what fate awaited her and

to live, and a part of his cowardly self was grateful that he wasn't going to

than that,

thought I'd finally be able to do something for you.

mixed with frustration—all

—echoed out.

Then, Lucielle's voice emerged.

our power being too much. If either of us were to take your

"I-I don't…"

makes it so that more can be changed and the world

"A-ah…"

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

about this future."