An Extra’s POV

Tense silence filled the room.

It was clear that the natives of H'Trae heavily disliked Rey's plan, as well as his perspective on the matter at hand. Who could blame them? The experience that humanity had with the denizens of the South were far from pleasant. Besides, they already had a somewhat more preferable alternative in the form of a mutually beneficial alliance with the human nations scattered across the lands.

Yes, the might of the Giants and the Technology of the Dwarves would be far more preferable compared to their current options, but the risks associated with that were also worth considering.

The Royal Council currently didn't think they could take that chance.

"If I may offer some kind of compromise…" Ater slowly raised his hand, instantly quelling the silence in the hall.

All turned to look at his smiling demeanor, causing his grin to broaden further.

The eyes they used to look at him were less of skepticism, and more of nervous curiosity. After all, Ater was the one largely responsible for the damage control following the matter with Dagon, and also the restructure of the Capital.

He was already recognized as a brilliant individual, and it only added more accolades to Rey, since the latter was his master.

Hence, Ater's words could not be ignored.

"Why don't we send a small, elite team to offer an alliance to the Giants and Dragons—preferably Otherworlders. That way, the risk of loss is minimized, and chances of success are higher."

Unlike the humans of this world, the Otherworlders were incredibly powerful.

They were strong enough to fight Dragons—the strongest race in all of H'Trae. That meant, of course, they could hold their own against other races—Dwarves and Giants included.

"But we need the Otherworlders on the battlefie—"

the measly… I mean, insufficient soldiers you currently have at your disposal. Besides, I think it's important to hear

as he said this, Ater turned to the group of teenagers, a warm

do you

the Elves to join us, right? I trust his idea." Justin was the first

Following him was Belle.

"I agree!"

clear that they weren't going to outright abandon Rey's idea since they didn't

into multiple

by surprise, but her words were not without

be divided into squads on the battlefield? Where's the

there is still going to be a great deal of teamwork—especially relating to the formation that each squad employs. By sticking together, we'll be able to work

die." Ater's words stopped Alicia in her

"...."

those chilling words echoed in the

we choose to go down this road, more soldiers will needlessly die. Rather than sacrifice our warriors in a battle that is way above their capacity, is it not

sounded coldhearted, but it was the most

have sufficient resources to attract the Dwarves, and we have enough strength to convince the Giants. Rey's plan holds the most merit, unless… you'd prefer the deaths of countless innocents whose demise could be easily prevented." Ater's eyes were narrowed on Alicia as he said those words, causing a bead of sweat to form

sheer damage that her Divine Summon caused in the Capital… as well as how many lives were

the Otherworlders to stick together

Rey's

caused everything in the room to tremble. He slowly

Familiar witnessed this, his body shook

He mumbled, bowing his

do that again,

from the consequences of her actions. He knew her plan was to simply take out the Dragon Lord and