It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 50

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 050

“It’s diving!”

“Scatter and stay as low as possible! No reckless attacks!”

Before the senior knights could finish speaking, a terrifying wind pressure swept over them.

Kwaaaaang!

The ground where the Drake had swept past was torn apart horribly. Its tail, twice as thick as a human torso, had gouged the earth.

“Volley fire!”

At Termion’s command, crossbow bolts rained toward the Drake, but they bounced off its hard scales without penetrating.

“Kraaaang!”

As if only angered, the Drake roared even more ferociously.

“Damn it, isn’t there some way?”

Termion bit his lip at the anxious muttering of a knight beside him.

‘I have to bring it down somehow.’

If they could enhance their weapons with magic or use direct attacks with aura, there might be a chance. But that was only possible if the Drake would cooperate.

“I’ll draw its attention.”

“What do you mean by that, Your Highness?”

“I’ll attack during its next dive. If it wants to target me, it’ll have to land.”

“That’s too reckless, Your Highness!”

“Is there another way? At this rate, we’ll be worn down and swept away first.”

“Your Highness, but!”

“Enough, this is a battlefield. It’s not time to worry about my safety. I won’t accept objections, so prepare.”

Termion gripped his sword handle tightly and stepped forward.

The gray aura rippling from his shoulders was much denser than usual. It was as if his resolute will had taken physical form.

‘This isn’t the time to consider conserving strength. I’m going all out.’

The other knights held their breath and scattered around. Now Termion was the only one visible on the pure white snow field.

‘Here it comes!’

The Drake, with wings half-folded, swooped down directly at him. The overwhelming pressure was like an entire cliff collapsing, making his hair stand on end.

“Hup!”

Taking a deep breath, Termion powerfully released his aura. His target was the Drake’s relatively vulnerable underbelly.

Buuuung!

Narrowly avoiding the claws, he stretched his arm with all his might toward the Drake’s flank.

Slash!

The sword tip that penetrated the hard scales succeeded in cutting the Drake’s hide.

“Kuk…!”

But only for a moment—before he could pull his body away, the thick tail whipped toward Termion like a whip.

Thwack!

“Y-Your Highness!”

“What are you doing not shooting! Concentrate on the left flank!”

Termion, his face pale as death, shouted angrily. Though he had concentrated his aura to block it momentarily, his right shoulder throbbed as if burned by fire.

“Kruuk…!”

“Your Highness! Please endure just a little!”

A knight who rushed over poured a healing potion, and Termion barely swallowed the scream that had risen to his throat.

Kugugung!

“It’s landed!”

“Divide into three formations! Those with long weapons, enhance them and slash at its ankles! Crossbows focus on the flanks and eyes!”

Termion rose to his feet as he gave the command. He emptied the remaining healing potion in one gulp and threw away the empty bottle.

Crash!

“The rest will target the body and wings with me. We can’t let it fly again.”

“Your Highness, you can’t push yourself in this condition! You might never be able to use your shoulder again!”

“Isn’t trading my arm for a Drake’s life a good deal?”

Termion gripped his sword firmly with a murderous smile. He ran toward the Drake with determined eyes.

‘I’ll cut off at least one wing!’

If they hadn’t encountered it at all, it would be different, but Drakes have the habit of tracking prey they’ve caught to the end.

If they fled recklessly here, it would likely go down to not only the base but civilian houses. That would probably cause a great disaster.

“Kyaaaaa!”

“It’s a breath attack! Group up and counter with ice magic!”

The Drake shot a huge fireball from its mouth. It had enough power to burn down an entire village and more.

Kwaaaaang!

The snow field, boiling with heat, spewed thick steam.

Just as the knights who had successfully defended caught their breath, the Drake’s head burst through the fog.

“Uh, uaaah!”

Just as the Drake with its mouth wide open was about to swallow a knight whole, Termion thrust his body between them.

Crunch!

“Kruuuk…!”

Sharp teeth sank nearly a span deep into Termion’s body. It was his right shoulder that had been hit by the tail earlier.

There was a limit to enduring with sword and aura. At this rate, his arm wouldn’t just be severed—it would be completely crushed.

“Save His Highness!”

“Thrust spears in! We need to force its mouth open!”

As if the rushing knights were bothersome, the Drake shook its body violently and struck Termion’s side with its front paw.

Crash!

“Your Highness, Your Highness!”

“I’m… fine, cough!”

Blood mixed with his cough, suggesting internal injuries. His right arm was already numb, and judging by the pain in his waist and chest, his ribs seemed broken too.

“Stay conscious, Your Highness!”

“In my… chest…”

The knight who understood searched Termion’s chest hastily. All that came out was a small locket pendant, a notebook, and a whistle like the soldiers used.

Termion extended his trembling hand, took the whistle from the knight, and blew it with all his strength.

Piiiii-!

He wondered if this would really reach Ailesia’s ears. The sound itself was no different from an ordinary whistle.

“Haa, haa…”

As his breathing calmed slightly, he felt somewhat amused. He remembered what Ailesia had said before they parted earlier.

“I’ll understand even if you blow it just because you want to see me.”

If he had known it would come to this, he should have answered a bit more kindly. His mouth tasted bitter for no reason.

“Your Highness, we brought potions!”

“…Speak quietly. It can hear everything.”

Termion, forcing out a joke, lifted his face with difficulty. Even if participating in battle was too much, he had to watch the situation.

“Left ankle! The scales are cut!”

“Crossbows focus only on the eyes! We can’t penetrate other parts anyway!”

“Never let it spread its wings!”

The knights were pushing the Drake back with furious faces.

Their young lord had thrown himself into that vicious beast’s maw without hesitation to save his knight. It was more than enough to ignite fire in their hearts.

“Kraaaang!”

The Drake, enraged by the continuous attacks, twisted its body violently on the spot.

The panicked knights retreated as it flailed its claws and tail almost frantically. Taking advantage of that gap, the Drake spread its wings wide.

“Damn it, it’s flying!”

“Draw its attention! We must protect His Highness!”

The knights frantically shot crossbows and used attack magic, but the drake that had already risen into the air accurately recognized its target.

“Kyaaaaaaak!”

The drake with bright yellow eyes locked onto Termion and roared fiercely.

“Block it! Throw your bodies if you have to!”

“Your Highness, quickly this way!”

Termion was so severely injured that he couldn’t even be carried. When breathing itself was difficult, walking directly was even more impossible.

Watching the drake charging as if to crash into the ground, Termion showed a faint smile on his lips.

What filled his heart as he sensed death was nothing but a slight sense of futility.

‘…It’s not as unfair as I thought.’

It had been a life always full of questions about why he had to be born, and what he should live for even after being born.

At least it was fortunate that he had brought Elenora to the Grand Duke’s Castle.

There were many people besides himself who would protect Elenora. He was just an immature boy who had forcibly assigned meaning to Elenora.

‘Elly has gained a good teacher too…’

Surely Ailesia wouldn’t abandon Retis and leave just because he died. She had always been sincere toward Elenora.

Hadn’t she burst with such indignation in the underground prison last time? As if Elenora were her own child.

‘If I had known this would happen, I should have left at least one letter.’

The drake’s shadow fell right before him. Now he couldn’t even hear the knights’ clamoring voices.

Just as Termion was about to close his eyes, resigning himself to everything, something suddenly appeared in front of the drake.

Angry Giant’s Footstep

『Gigantic Rage Stomp』

Kwarrrrrrung!

“Kieeeeeek!”

A massive rock that rose like a phantom in midair mercilessly knocked the drake’s body away. It looked exactly like a person kicking forcefully with their foot.

“Huff, huff.”

A blonde woman suddenly poked her face through the frozen knights.

“Termion!”

She trembled her lips at the sight of Termion lying there powerlessly.

“Are you okay? Huh? Open your eyes, Termion!”

“…Ailesia?”

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