The Extra Can't be A Hero

Chapter 85: Qyriwirth (3)

"The Golden Dragon Order!!!"

The Solaris House's elite forces and the most respected Knight Order in the ancient family. Every member who joined the Golden Dragon Order was a future hero who would be immortalised in the Solaris catacombs, and their swords were guaranteed to be added to Sword Garden.

To join the Order, a Knight had to have at least Five Suns condensed. They also had to be of Solaris descent as they were privy to the Solaris House's secret techniques and resources. And finally...

They had to be strong.

Absurdly strong.

"Stand down. Amon Solaris, Leon Bright. Let us handle things from here."

The more prominent Knight barked an order. Standing two metres tall, the Knight was a staggering specimen of what humanity could achieve if genetics and constant hard work were combined. Every fibre of his body was tailored specifically for war, as his muscles and bones were condensed into their most optimal forms.

Holding onto his greatsword with a flat tip easily as tall as himself, the massive Knight imbued a copious amount of mana and ignited the blade with dense Aura Fire. The heat from the Knight's Aura Fire could be felt from kilometres away, as anyone close by would be faced with the risk of getting their faces melted.

His partner stabbed his sword into the ground to combat that, creating a thriving palace coated with pure energy. Compared to Amon's Solstice Sanctuary, which buffed users while weakening opponents, the Golden Order Knight's domain was peaceful and warm.

Anyone within his sanctuary would be revitalised, and fatigue would be washed away. Any external threats or damage would be neutralised, giving the people plenty of time to rest and watch the show that was about to unfold.

And the show... was about to deliver a spectacular finale.

"Die, you vile creature."

The massive Knight swung his sword coated with pure Aura and a tidal wave of energy sprouted into being. Light waves shattered the forest floor and doubled in size with each passing second. The lake, which had stood as a bastion for all fauna of Mistwood, was instantly vaporised. As the light waves encroached upon the Blood Demon, all it could do was yelp in despair.

Half of the forests were levelled in the vicinity in less than a fraction of a second. The lake had disappeared, and golden flames flickered in the misty afternoon sun in its place. The damage the Knight created with a single swing was enough to change the map of the area.

As for the Blood Demon who took the full wrath of his blow...

"Tch, it escaped, huh?"

The massive Knight sheathed his sword, unsatisfied with the result. He'd intended to use a wide-area of effect attack to prevent the foul Demon from running away. But unfortunately, it was far more cunning than he'd thought.

"No matter, we'll deal with that beast later."

The massive Knight scoffed before focusing on the two youngsters standing behind him. The Solaris Lord tasked him to protect them secretly, too if possible. After all, while the Solaris House wished to protect them, they didn't want to hinder their growth as Knights. So, the man had been tailing Amon and Leon from the shadows for the past few weeks, ready to protect them if they were caught in a life-or-death situation.

However, little did he expect that the time would come this quickly.

"Amon Solaris. You have a knack for finding trouble, huh?"

The massive Knight removed his mask and revealed his true face. His once black hair had become a silvery mane reminiscent of a wise and noble lion. The same could be said about his wizened face. Wrinkled but still retaining its vigour, the Knight's chiselled and angular face showed signs of wear and tear. However, that didn't diminish his appearance one bit. Instead, it enhanced his demeanour, almost to a fault.

However, like any Solaris member, his most striking appearance was his golden eyes, bright and intense, gleaming with an inner fire that defied his years. They exuded strength and fierce determination, drawing the gaze of all who met him. His skin, bronzed by years under the sun, contrasted with the silver of his hair, creating a striking silhouette that mesmerised anyone who saw it.

Upon revealing his face, Amon instantly performed a Knight's salute and replied:

"It's an honour to meet you, Sir Horus."

"Hoh? You know me?"

"I would be a fool not to recognise the Knight of the Morning Star."

Amon let out a bitter smile and muttered those words. For those who weren't familiar with Sir Horus' name, they all gaped as they heard his moniker. The Knight of the Morning Star was a living legend in the Solaris House. Widely regarded as the bravest and noblest Knight alive, Sir Horus' reputation spread far beyond the compounds of the Solfea.

If one were to write an autobiography about the man, people would treat it as fiction.

In his youth, he single-handedly repelled an army of bandits holding his ground for twenty-four hours before any help arrived, fought against a Demon invasion and the crazed fanatics that triggered the collapse between dimensions, and sacrificed himself by putting his body on the line to help his comrades escape.

And that was before he turned thirty.

By the time he reached his prime, the number of accolades Horus Solaris stacked up became hard to beat. Yet, he remained humble. Ever the pleasant and approachable Knight, Horus maintained good relations with every organisation within the Hyades Republic. With friends in every corner of the continent, there wasn't anyone with anything wrong to say about the Knight of the Morning Star.

However, Amon knew Horus for a different reason...

'In [Bright], Leon served as his squire. He was the mentor figure that guided him to great success.'

Amon's gaze interchanged between Horus and Leon. If Amon didn't transmigrate, Leon would have served initially under Horus, learning the aspects of Knightly nobility and training under the best of the Solaris House. Alas, the deviation was too late to change now.

"And you, Sir Flydian. It's an honour to meet the Unyielding in the flesh."

"It's an honour to meet you too."

Amon addressed the other Knight too. While he wasn't as renowned as Horus, Flydian Solaris wasn't a pushover either. Typically known as an auxiliary Knight, the soft-hearted man pushing his sixties possessed healing, defence and buffing skills that no other Solaris Knight could replicate.

Just like Horus, he was a Knight who didn't know when to quit. Constantly protecting and healing his comrades, Flydian could change the battle dynamic just by existing. That's why he was called the Unyielding. Whenever he was on the battlefield, his forces would never surrender a fight.

Having these two legendary Knights serve as mere bodyguards was a waste of their otherworldly abilities. However, it shows how much Alrock and the Solaris House treasured Amon and Leon.

To send two Pillar Knights that have condensed Six Suns each was a luxury that only the Golden Order could provide.

"You don't seem too surprised that we're here. Did Alrock or Carmen tell you anything?" Horus flashed a wry smile and said. It wasn't a tone that a superior would take with an underling, but one that two equals spoke with.

"I noticed two powerful presences observing us, so I had suspicions."

"Hoh, so you noticed us even when we were trying to hide ourselves?"

"It was just luck," Amon shook his head. "I didn't know that two renowned Knights would be sent to protect us."

"It ain't luck, young one. Be proud of your accomplishments."

Horus firmly grasped on Amon's shoulder and let out a bellowing laugh. The more he looked at Amon, the more satisfied he was. It was a pity that Alrock and Carmen had already claimed him for themselves, otherwise, he would scramble to recruit Amon into the Golden Order.

"As much as I would like to chit-chat, we don't have that luxury, do we?"

"..."

Amon remained silent, but his silence was a good enough answer. Horus gestured at his fellow Golden Order Knight and Flydian answered in kind. The Knight blew a whistle, and after a few seconds, the screeching of eagles could be heard from a far distance. Within minutes, two majestic Gryphons descended from the heavens and rested on the ground next to the Golden Order Knights.

The young, impressionable Knights were naturally frothing at their mouths when they saw the dream of all Knights... A flying mount. Not to mention they were high-levelled Gryphons. Mythical beasts that were both rare and exceedingly difficult to tame. Only the Golden Order could provide all of their Knights such a luxury.

"Hop on, we'll talk when we return to camp."

"Understood..."

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The ride back to Mistwood Hamlet took no more than fifteen minutes. After their return, the Commander was stunned when he saw two Gryphons and two Golden Dragon Order Knights. However, he quickly observed rank and allowed the two Knights to take over his tent.

Careful not to leak too much information, Horus only called Amon and his party into the tent and asked for a detailed explanation of the Demon they saw. Naturally, Amon had no qualms about spilling the beans now, and he relayed everything he knew.

"The Blood Demon, you say?"

Horus frowned and rubbed his chin. Clearly, he was unsure of the name since it had been wiped clean in the history books. But while the claims were ludicrous, Horus had complete faith in the Knight called Amon Solaris.

"I was unsure at first, but after it said its name, I can be a hundred percent confident."

Amon lied through his teeth, but it was for the greater good. After all, he couldn't just say he was a transmigrator and he read the details of the future from a book. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Qyriwirth, was it? Now that you mention it, good job making the Demon reveal its true name."

"It was nothing."

Horus wasn't just praising Amon; he was genuinely impressed. Most of the time, Demons were cunning and sly, so they would do everything possible to prevent their real name from getting out. For Amon to push the Blood Demon to do so was a testament to his superior planning abilities and skills.

"Then, I suppose you know the solution for defeating the Blood Demon."

"Yes," Amon nodded and turned his eyes towards Leon. "The Blood Demon's soul is sealed within its crimson blade. As a weapon, it is unbreakable. Forged by the fang of a Dragon Sovereign and imbued with the Demonic mana of the Blood Dragon. Regular swords won't work on it."

"And you're saying that only Ascalon can destroy the Blood Demon?"

"Exactly."

The Knight of the Morning Star could infer Amon's solution just by hearing the details of the Blood Demon.

"So you plan to hunt down the Blood Demon using our powers and let Leon deal the final blow?"

"Yes, I intend to let Leon deal the final blow, but no... I don't intend to use your powers."

"Huh?"

For the first time, Horus was rendered speechless. He stared at Amon as if he had a screw loose in his head, as he wondered what was the depths of his plan. Fortunately, Amon wasn't going to keep him hanging for long before explaining:

"The Blood Demon thrives off strong bodies. It feeds off the life essence and blood of living creatures. A parasite that latches onto the strongest host by forcibly taking over their body. If it manages to take over one of your bodies... it would be game over for us."

"Ah, I see your fear."

Against the Blood Demon, one had to play smart. Its ability to take over humans was a problem in itself. And the stronger the opponent, the greater its desire to parasite and take over. Therefore, having the two Golden Order Knights in their corner was a double-edged sword.

"We cannot risk any of you losing your bodies to the Blood Demon. So, it would be better if Leon and I take it from here."

"Hoh, what's keeping you two from being possessed?"

"The Holy Sword blesses Leon. If the Blood Demon even tries to take over his body, its soul would perish before it could reach his mind. As for myself... the Blood Demon won't be able to possess me."

"And where does that confidence come from?"

"I just know."

"..."

Once again, Amon's infamous nonchalance was on full display. Horus raised his eyebrows, unsure of what to respond, while Yue was hard at work stifling her laugh. Eventually, she broke the awkward silence and explained:

"Don't worry, Sir Horus. Amon and I have found a way to neutralise the Blood Demon's domination. However, it requires a specific skill that is inconvenient for us to share."

"Yue Elune, right?" Horus glanced at the girl who spoke up for Amon and frowned. "And why would it be inconvenient for you to share this with us? Especially when lives are on the line?"

"Please forgive me since it's a secret of the Elune House, it's inconvenient for me to share now."

"..."

Horus narrowed his eyes and stared straight at the young lady. Most youngsters would crumble under the pressure of a Pillar Knight, not to mention a legendary one who had acclaim the world over. But Yue remained unfazed. As if she were a veteran statesman, she wore a neutral smile that drained Horus of his energy.

It was checkmate. Horus couldn't risk deteriorating relations with the Elune House so he was forced to let this matter slide.

Forced into a corner, the Pillar Knight glanced over at Amon before saying:

"You know... We were sent here to protect you and Leon."

"..."

"Allowing you to challenge a dangerous Demon alone goes against my orders. And I can't even believe I'm even considering it. So... will you assure me that you will come back safely?"

"On my life, Sir Horus." Amon declared. "We will destroy the Blood Demon and return without fail."

"..."

Horus and Amon initiated a staredown. Neither was willing to give an inch, and they both showed dedication in their gaze. Eventually, it was the Golden Order Knight who caved.

"Alright then. But, as a compromise, I will supervise the battle from my Gryphon in the skies. If anything goes wrong, I will step in immediately. Deal?"

"..."

Truthfully, Amon wished for Horus not to be involved at all. After all, Amon couldn't use the full extent of his abilities with Horus watching. However, he believed that there was no other compromise to be had. Hence, the transmigrator could only sigh and agree to the new terms.

"Okay."