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!~

circle, finally transporting everyone

was a beach on the other side of

… The Eastern Continent.

the beach, the salty breeze tousled their hair and carried the distant cry of gulls on its

stretched out before them, a vast expanse of golden grains that shimmered

dotted the shoreline like treasures waiting to be

just a stone's throw from the sandy edge, lay an exotic forest that seemed

straight, their branches reaching skyward in a canopy

petals painted 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

beautiful sight unlike anything within

last!' Ater grinned to himself

ventured closer, they were instantly surrounded by shadowy figures who

move!" They yelled out

watched as the new

air at that moment, in which Ater just smiled as he took it all in—almost as if he

You have finally

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

other in the

predicted, it seemed more like a warm homecoming

Ater knew that

have come to welcome me, Sister." Aurora spoke with sadness in her

I am also aware that you are here for more

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

Young Ones for your

from Aurora and had a stern look on her face, almost as if the soft expression she had just moments ago was a

you wish to protest, or will

the Elves behind her and smiled at

"I yield."

and her followers, beginning their journey unto the forest