A heavy, gut-wrenching thud echoed through the air.
Flames erupted, and at the same time, debris scattered over a wide area.
The explosion occurred at a control tower-like structure attached to the airfield.
Followed by an ear-splitting scream.
People were burning in the fire that was fueled by the explosion.
Smoke from the explosion and the collapse of the structure rapidly deteriorated visibility.
I hit and smashed the chunks of debris that flew towards me, and then generated chunks of water one after another with primordial magic, and splashed them on those whose bodies were on fire, extinguishing the fire.
The explosions themselves had stopped, but my [Crisis Perception] skill continued to tell me of the surrounding threats, and more than anything, my five senses were telling me that this was not the end.
I had already noticed that the evolution of my race had made my perception more acute, but now I could experience this change in a very tangible way.
Sounds, smells, light, vibrations, and above all, magic.
In this world, magic power was needed for almost everything.
Not only in battle or when using magic, but also in everyday movements that required a bit of effort, or when performing small tasks, magic power was changed and consumed, albeit in minute quantities.
Lefi had always told me that I was slow in this aspect, but…now I wondered if I was getting a little closer to the world she was perceiving.
The Demon King Finar, whose expression tightened at once after understanding the situation, called out to his subordinates, “Damage report!”
“No damage to First Squad!”
“Second squad, two slightly wounded, one seriously injured!”
“Third Squad, two were unconscious!”
“All right, let the seriously wounded stay back and use recovery magic…”
“I’ll give you some elixir. Use them as you see fit!”
I took a pouch containing several bottles of elixir from my item box and tossed it to the Demon King.
“Thank you, that’s a big help! –You heard him, give the proper quantity to the severely wounded! Other than that, evacuate the area and keep an eye on the perimeter! Get the civilians out of the way!”
One of the subordinates asked, “Ummm, will Finar-sama join us in getting out of this area?”
Finar did not nod in agreement.
“No, if I’m the first one to evacuate under the current circumstances, it might create troublesome rumors! Besides, there is no safer place than Yuki’s side!”
“I’d like you to evacuate first as well though, you know?” (Yuki)
“No, Yuki, but thank you! I’m sure I promised to help you with this problem not long ago!” (Finar)
“I didn’t expect them to move earlier than expected…!” (Yuki)
After receiving a few more commands from Finar, his subordinates immediately started to take action.
In the blink of an eye, they took control of the airfield guards, who had been caught off guard by the situation and were still unsure of what to do. Next, they focused on evacuation and rescuing the injured people. With the Demon King Finar at the head, everyone was moving in an organized manner.
He certainly had some great leadership skills.
I guess I could leave this side to him.
[I’m ready for battle!]
I took out Enne from my item box as I started putting out the fire, just to be prepared for anything that might happen.
–Preparedness was always useful, even if things became unpleasant.