An Extra’s POV

No one wants to die.

The Young Ones were by no means an exception to that.

They each had dreams and hopes--one of which was to meet the Oracle one day, and perhaps sacrifice themselves for Nature or their Sisters.

Dying had to be done after their purpose had been achieved.

Not like this.

As all the Elves pounded on the barrier, now desperately desiring to return to the haven they previously rejected, they could feel the tremors growing louder, and the growls of the Monsters drawing nearer.

It was a frightening scene, one where the Elves could see death approaching while being unable to do anything about it.

The truth was that the Young Ones had never had recourse to fight a Monster before. Such tasks were left up to the Elders.

And, even the Elders would rather avoid fighting Monsters than confronting them directly.

For example, the Elder in charge of them--Gratiana La Shanagari--would often navigate the forest with her Ranger Class senses, so they could spot Monsters a long distance away.

Avoiding these things was easy with Gratiana around.

Even in situations where avoidance was impossible, she would use her [Territory] Skill to shroud them, while also applying [Camouflage] to cover everything within it. Using that, they were always able to avoid the savage beasts.

But now... things were different.

There was no Gratiana to help them out, and the Young Ones were pretty low on Mana to properly fight so many Monsters.

"T-they look like A-Tier Monsters..."

"They ARE A-Tier Monsters!"

"We are gonna die here, aren't we?"

"Uwahhhhhh!"

The Elves knew their fates were sealed. Not even their Elder could kill so many Monsters, especially not if they spotted her first.

couldn't do it,

dependent and

you are in a bit of a bind." A voice suddenly emerged from the other end

but somewhat cold smile graced his lips as he stared

to be a black sweatshirt and joggers--an outfit too casual for such an intense scenario. Not only did he remain calm

"Do you require assistance?"

obvious "Yes" or give whatever answer that would lead them to

did not--or

this human, they would not be following the words of their

them and rendered their Elder unconscious. For all they knew,

they rather die than fall

"Arghhhh!"

Another had her leg completely severed, and the other was

barrier were yet to be affected, but it was only

"Uarghhhh!"

"Gahhhhhh!"

"Aaaarhhhh!"

the air until the Elves couldn't take it

"P-please help us!"

barrier and pounded desperately on

Monsters, and merely based on how much

streamed down her

finally spoke up.

another word—perhaps in gratitude or skepticism—they found themselves already inside

recover at a frighteningly rapid rate. Their lost limbs were restored, and all the blood and injuries were seemingly reverted

was perfectly intact—all within a

"H-huh…?"

"H-how…?"

"W-what just…?"

needed not ask those questions the moment they stared at the exterior of the

them felt any fear for

would have committed atrocities against them. Perhaps

way he'll survive

can't handle so many A-Tier