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!~

finally

a beach on the

… The Eastern Continent.

beach, the salty breeze tousled their hair

before them, a vast expanse

to be discovered, their delicate forms glinting

from the sandy edge, lay an

stood tall and straight, their branches reaching skyward in a

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

to himself as he

closer, they were instantly surrounded by shadowy

They yelled

heard this, they obeyed and watched as the new group of pointy-eared ones emerged

he took it all

You have finally

Elves, who had green hair—and while she didn't look as pretty as Aurora, certainly had another kind of appeal about her—raised her voice

in the process; as was the

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

Ater knew

warms my heart that you have come to welcome me, Sister." Aurora spoke with sadness in her

that you are here for more

slowly nodded as the both of them drew away from each other. The faces of the surrounding Elves were also

capture you and the Young Ones for your breach and present you before the esteemed

on her face, almost as if the soft expression she had just moments ago was a

wish to protest,

look at the Elves behind her and smiled at them with compassion—the kind a mother would give to their

"I yield."

captured Aurora and her followers, beginning their journey