Discord (2)

The journey through the simulated dungeon continued, but for Astra, it was pure hell.

Not because of the monsters. Not because of the terrain.

But because of the endless Lucian praise.

"Wow, Lucy-chi! You're amazing!" Quaso cheered after Lucian effortlessly deflected an incoming attack. "That parry was so smooth!"

"Right?" Elijah smirked, throwing an arm around Lucian's shoulder. "Our guy here doesn't just fight—he makes it look cool."

Lucian, clearly uncomfortable with the attention, sighed. "You're all exaggerating."

Astra, trailing behind the group, clenched his fists. 'I was literally right there too...'

What about him?! He could fight too! He had lightning magic, for crying out loud! Yet every time he tried to contribute—

"Astra, don't use lightning on the stone monster."

"Astra, don't blow up the cave ceiling."