In Metaphor ReFantazio, the player is given quite a few choices and personal decisions. One of the first decisions you have to make is whether to attack the sleeping dragon in Nord Mines or leave it alone.
How to Defeat Fire Dragon Mauna~Metaphor: Refantazio
Below you can read whether you should fight the dragon of the Northern Mines. It discusses the advantages of fighting the Fire Dragon Mauna, compared to sneaking past it.
The Nord Mines is Metaphor ReFantazio's first dungeon-like area. It lets players experiment with their party builds as they battle soldiers and monsters. The zone is relatively linear, with a handful of treasures and useful items to pick up along the way.
As you reach the end of the Nord Mines area, your party will spot a sleeping dragon curled up next to a potentially valuable treasure. The group of anxious adventurers will strongly encourage you to sneak past it, avoiding the other enemies in the area by hiding behind crates.