i think a background character shot it since they were already shooting down wvyrens to begin with. also yes i loveeee edric too but even tho it might seem like this rn but varkas (white hair) was physically forced to protect alya b/c of [plot spoiler] so i wouldnt say its totally his fault. but yes when i read this too i was very angry at him as well so i get u
yeaa i read it online here: https://nyxscans.com/series/the-forgotten-field-novel
i personally enjoyed it but yk to each their own. if u do ever get to the chapters where u need to pay, just search up the chapter u want on youtube and someone has an audiobook of it/pictures

I'm so confused who shot the fire at the dragon? and second of all all these characters suck except for our precious mc and the sweet knight, besides he literally get paid and was assigned to her to defend her so why is he not doing his fucking job he is a useless bitch