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—!"

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

Mage backed off, and decorum took

that all of them must have considered at least once, but

Ralyks… might come to save

been wrought by the Dragons, coupled with no signs of salvation from anywhere, it was safe to say that the Dark Adventurer

think it's best not to rely on Sir Ralyks." Adonis smiled

where is

and looked far

might be

even further, and tears flowed from them as she considered the possibility of

Adonis swiftly snapped at Alicia, but

shrugged and muttered a

"Just a hunch."

No one uttered a single word as they kept interchanging

Then—

to optimal status. I can also heal everyone else and get potential backup." Alicia stood to her feet, stretching her hand

no

everyone rose to their feet, including Adonis who kept staring at Alicia with hints of

"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

would be

worry about me." Alicia made a hollow smile as she

"I'm fine."

to pulsate with a

use it until the Dragon Lord shows up. We need to conserve as

~VWUUUSH!~

an eye, the trio of Dragons

General and Commander respectively keeping their heads bowed as the

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

made

was now Alicia's cue to unleash the power of the cube and then pass

would take their respective turns and attack, while he

was the plan.