An Extra’s POV

The dreary quiet that enveloped the expanse seemed to last an eternity.

A choice had to be made among those who were still conscious, but it was not an easy one to make.

"I didn't say anything before because I didn't ever want you people to use it. As the future of humanity, if any of you succumb to a curse that permanently damages you, or removes you from the fight, then… our chances of victory in the long run will be greatly compromised."

As Adonis said this, a slight scoff echoed from Alicia.

"So why suggest it now?"

His face fell even further as he clenched his fist, bracing himself to answer the question.

"The circumstances have changed. The way I see it… there's really no way out this time. Humanity is doomed either way, so it's best we go all-out and fight to the bitter end."

It would be foolish not to use everything at their disposal at this point.

"If you each upgrade your abilities to the fullest, that will place it at the epitome of SS Tier, which should allow us to obtain victory." Adonis added, staring at each person among the audience.

Alicia's Healing would prevent them from dying as they made their attack. Belle's Wind Magic, coupled with her Heretic Class Privilege would give them the offensive advantage. Lucielle's power to hijack or jam the Skills of her enemies would be a perfect counter to the Dragons, and Brutus could be their vanguard and hold off the Lord.

"I'll have to use Limit Transcension again so I can assist in the battle. It'll greatly drain my Stats, but if I manage to kill the Lord, then I should be able to regain all of it."

That was the most optimal solution at the moment.

"But what of the aftermath? What will happen after we kill the Dragon? Won't the other Lords be alerted by that? Wouldn't that cause even more calamity to befall us?"

This question from Lucielle caused Adonis to nod his head and bite his lip slightly. It seemed he was out of words to say.

"Even if they are alerted, I'm sure the death of a Dragon Lord will cause them to exercise more caution in whatever next step they want to take. That should buy us more time to evacuate the city or at least prepare for another attack."

Once again, everyone was surprised by Alicia's words. Even though she spoke in a dead, completely emotionless tone, her voice rang with mechanical logic.

"I agree with Adonis. This seems to be the most optimal choice for survival."

At the very least, if they managed to kill the Dragon Lord, they would have a day or two before a full-blown invasion happened.

"If that's the case, we can simply use the Box again and unleash our full potential."

"B-but the Curse—!"

be killed?" Alicia's words echoed harshly as she stared

off,

echoed something that all of them must have considered at least once, but no one was able to

come

been wrought by the Dragons, coupled with

Sir Ralyks."

where is he

and looked

might be

widened eyes to bulge even further, and tears flowed

even say that?" Adonis swiftly snapped at Alicia, but she displayed no remorse for her

simply shrugged and muttered a half-hearted

"Just a hunch."

echoed among the gathered students. No one uttered a single

Then—

first to use the Box. With it, I can heal all of you and return your bodies to optimal status. I can also heal everyone else and get potential backup."

there was no emotion in her

to their feet, including Adonis who kept staring at Alicia

"A-are you sure…?"

plan made sense, and it was indeed optimal for her to go first. But this bravery of hers also meant that she would be the first to be affected by the curse once the effects of the

people would be terrified

a hollow smile as she stretched her

"I'm fine."

the box to her, and it began to pulsate

shows up. We need to conserve as much

~VWUUUSH!~

an eye, the trio of Dragons returned, all of them looking

the General and Commander respectively keeping their heads bowed as

had a calm smile on his face, with both hands placed behind him

have you made your decision?" He

gulped. It was now Alicia's cue to unleash the power of the cube and then pass it to Lucielle, who would shut off the

take their respective turns and attack, while he joined

the