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

colors, but mostly

undeciphered Runes littered the ground in layers,

able to augment these runes made it an impressive task that only she could have

helped, but this was mostly

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

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

with you. The

"W-what?!"

in shock. He couldn't believe what he

gotten to such a crucial juncture… after sacrificing the lives

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

"W-wha…?"

I already discussed this

"N-no…"

smile, the kind that usually put

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

to fall from his wide open eyes as he stared

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

saving the world, then wouldn't it be better

burden… it was too much

enough. I can't do it like you

and whimpering, he cried out as he looked at Lucielle. He knew what fate awaited her and

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, he felt

be able to

with frustration—all directed at

—echoed out.

Then, Lucielle's voice emerged.

us were to take your place, it would compromise just how far back

"I-I don't…"

so that more can be changed and the world can stand a better chance in

"A-ah…"

the Dragonfly effect, Adonis. You can't go around making silly changes that do not benefit the future, okay? That means

about this future."