An Extra’s POV

'It's quite brave of her to go against their wishes and come here; all for the sake of her people's survival.' Ater thought to himself.

The one who also aided her in this plan was also a member of the Council, but the fact that she wasn't here with Aurora showed that the Rune was as far as she was willing to go when it came to help.

'But it's thanks to all of these circumstances that this event has unfolded.' Ater couldn't help but smile devilishly as he watched the Elves huddle together and activate the power within the scroll.

~VWUUSH~

Once Aurora ripped the parchment into two, a bright light enveloped the space and power spread through everyone and everything around.

The howling of winds danced within the cave, once again causing the aroma permeating around to tingle the noses of the Elves once again.

"Will we ever return to this place?" Ater heard one of the Elves say.

If he remembered correctly, her name was Lila.

Aurora shook her head in response, though, just as he knew she would.

"My actions are in contradiction to the will of the Esteemed Council. I will most likely be punished for my transgression."

Despite saying this, her stern and resolute demeanor did not falter.

She remained steadfast in all her manners.

"I am aware of the sin that I have committed, so I accept my inevitable fate. The punishment I shall receive is of little consequence to me. As long as our people thrive and drive away the Dragons… that is all that matters."

Once again, Ater couldn't help but feel slightly touched by her genuine dedication.

He could relate to it somewhat when he considered how his Master often limited certain actions of his when they would be of utmost benefit to him.

Still, he could not complain.

'All in due time…'

~SHIIIING!~

energy spread through everything that was within the circle, finally transporting everyone to

a beach on the other side

… The Eastern Continent.

the group appeared on the beach, the salty breeze tousled their hair and carried the distant cry of

a vast expanse of golden

the shoreline like treasures waiting to be discovered, their delicate forms glinting in the

sandy edge,

tall and straight, their branches reaching skyward in

in hues so vivid they seemed to defy reality. The scent of the flowers hung heavy on the air, mingling with the salty tang of the sea to create a heady perfume that intoxicated

a beautiful sight unlike anything

Ater grinned to himself as he sat

closer, they were instantly surrounded by shadowy figures who appeared seemingly

move!" They yelled

and watched as

that moment, in which Ater just smiled as he took it all in—almost as if he knew how it would

have finally

didn't look as pretty as Aurora, certainly had another kind of appeal about her—raised

also sniffing each other in

and gloom that Aurora predicted, it seemed more like a warm homecoming than anything else. However, the worst was yet to

Ater knew

to welcome me, Sister." Aurora spoke with sadness

that you are

as the both of them drew away from each other. The faces of the surrounding

Ones for your breach and present you before

on her face, almost as if the soft expression

you wish to protest, or

and smiled at them with compassion—the kind a

"I yield."

they captured Aurora and her followers, beginning their journey unto the forest and towards the Elven