The Extra Can't be A Hero

Chapter 90: Qyriwirth (8)

Amon stood silently above the fallen corpse of the Blood Demon, blank-faced and wholly unimpressed. The draconic features of the Blood Dragon gradually faded away, and Torin's fatigued face took shape. Although it was his former comrade, Amon felt no remorse or anger toward the deceased Knight. All he cared about was the beating core that had merged into Torin's body.

Without any mana to sustain it, the Blood Dome over Amon's head started to crack until it eventually shattered. The sunlight of the outside world illuminated the red atmosphere, truly marking the end of the notorious Blood Demon.

As Torin's corpse crumbled, the pristine colour of the crimson blade was now in full view. Its sinister core was still beating, albeit in a weaker beat. The smooth sword showed multiple cracks akin to a spiderweb, allowing much of its demonic aura to flow outwards onto the desolate land.

Amon recalled Nyx into his soul without a shred of emotion caught on his face. To him, it was just yet another mission accomplished.

But for others, it was a whole other issue.

"Amon!"

Before he realised it, a tall, young beauty teleported before his eyes; even though he had superhuman reflexes, he could not evade the girl's tight embrace for some reason. Her snowy white hair was in a mess, and the faint scent of sweat tickled Amon's nose.

However, even her messy clothes didn't diminish Yue's ethereal beauty. In some ways, they enhanced it, showing how concerned she was over Amon's well-being.

The embrace was a long one. And it was hard for Amon to peel the young girl's arms away, mainly since two piercing gazes were staring him down. Both of them wore warm smiles, but at the same time, there was a tinge of confusion and shock.

They could not fathom how Amon had so effortlessly dispatched the Blood Demon, even to the extent of breaking down Torin's body to unveil the blade hidden within. The Blood Dome was unquestionably something that they couldn't break into. The only way Amon could escape was by executing the Blood Demon in battle, and given that he was merely a Three-Sun True Knight, Sir Horus didn't believe he could pull it off.

On the other hand, Leon was more privy to Amon's strength. But even then, he didn't know the full extent of Amon's true powers, so the Blood Demon's defeat still came as a huge shock.

Alas, with Yue crying wildly in Amon's chest, they couldn't ask any questions.

"... Are you done?"

Amon asked with a tired voice. He felt that dealing with the young lass was far more exhausting than being targetted by an ancient Demon.

"No, I'm not satisfied. You made me worry, Amon!"

"..."

Amon locked eyes with Yue, his attention zoning in on her state of mind. Without any hesitation, he begun a telepathic connection with the girl and said:

[You know better than anyone that I won't get hurt.]

[Of course, I trust your strength! Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed to that dangerous plan. But can't I worry about my future husband?]

[You...]

Amon felt an unfamiliar, warm prick tickle his heart. In his past life, he'd been battling alone. It didn't matter if he concluded a challenging or easy mission. He would always return to an empty home with no one to holler at him. So, having someone show concern over his well-being was unfamiliar, yet... he didn't dislike it.

[I should have insisted on joining you! Lord knows what would have happened.]

[If you did, the Blood Demon would have one more person to target. I couldn't take that risk.] n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

[Oh? Were you worried about me too?]

[...]

Amon gazed back at the battlefield and observed the innumerable bloodless corpses and carcasses. They had all been eviscerated by deadly, large-scale magic. Be it slicing tempest, earth flowers, or ice spears. They were all spells that weren't castable by Knights such as Horus and Leon.

It was evident who was responsible for such a magical carnage.

It was ludicrous to think that Yue would lose to the Blood Demon, even if it targeted its entire arsenal of tricks against her.

[... yeah, sure. You can say that.]

[Really?! I'm so happy!!!]

Yue giggled as she sent the telepathic message. Their eyes were locked the entire time, giving others the impression that they were two lovebirds enjoying the moment and about to lean in for a passionate kiss. Of course, the reality was far from the truth, but the impression was enough to make the older Knight intervene.

"Ahem, I'm glad your relationship is good, but don't we have more pressing matters to attend to?"

Sir Horus coughed while hiding a teasing smile. Leon was likewise laughing but secretly taking notes on how he should treat a lady.

Neither Amon nor Yue were affected by the tease. Amon tilted his head into a wry smile while Yue clicked her tongue, seemingly annoyed that her pleasant time was rudely interrupted. Still, she knew better than to talk back to the Knight of the Morning Star, so she backed off and allowed Amon to give his report.

"I managed to defeat the Blood Demon, Sir Horus. It was weakened from putting up the Blood Dome and your previous attack."

"You? Killed that monster?"

"Aye, it was a hard-fought battle, but I somehow managed."

The Golden Order Knight raised his eyebrows and examined the young Amon from head to toe. Some tears were on his armour, and his face was hollowed out from fatigue. However, there wasn't a hint of injury or severe exhaustion.

Horus didn't believe Amon's words for one second that it was a hard-fought battle, but since he couldn't witness the battle with his own eyes, all he could do was nod his head for now.

"Alright, so you've conquered the Demon?"

"Not yet," Amon turned. His movements prompted the rest of the group to look past him and onto the crimson blade laid out on the ground.

"I've managed to destroy the vessel that hosted the Blood Demon, but its essence remains. Until we can destroy the crimson blade, it can still revive."

"So, what's your plan?"

"Yue..."

Amon answered Horus' question by calling out to his lover. There wasn't any need for them to exchange words. Yue gave a simple nod before using her mana to telekinetically move the blade before Leon, suspending it in the air like a wooden plank.

Even though the Blood Demon's mind was weaker than ever, there was still a risk of parasitising another human. No one could physically hold onto the crimson blade to avoid that risk.

"Leon... Land the finishing blow."

Amon didn't hesitate to order his squire. It was a simple demand, one that no person could misinterpret. And Leon lived up to his expectations.

Bringing Ascalon overhead, he charged all his mana into the Holy Sword. All of his small and large Suns orbited around him in a spectacular dance. The sacred blade answered Leon's plea, charging up with an intense amount of holy power and golden fire. Amounting to a mana core that could evaporate the entire battlefield, Leon concentrated all of his mana into the tip of Ascalon.

Letting out a triumphant cry, Ascalon burned with Aura Fire and slammed right into the centre of the crimson blade. The flames from the Holy Sword incinerated the sinister sword while the force of Leon's strike shattered it into thousands of pieces.

The Blood Demon's soul was exorcised while dozens of metal shards broke free from the epicentre. However, none of them hit the spectators as Yue had expertly created a force field to contain the decimation.

Horrendous screams of the dead and suffering could be heard within their souls as a reddish-black mist escaped from the broken blade. Bit by bit, the overwhelming presence of the Blood Demon was diminishing and when the final bit of mist dissipated... Amon couldn't feel any residue Demonic energy anymore.

It was done.

They had killed the Blood Demon.

'With this... We have killed a future threat.'

The Blood Demon wasn't considered one of the future Calamities of Hyades. However, it was a significant threat nonetheless. If left alone, it would join forces with the Demon Cult and the invading troops from Hell, becoming an enemy few could fend off.

It was fortunate that Amon had managed to kill it off when it was still weak. One could only imagine the headache if it regained all its might by parasitising hundreds of powerful Knights.

'And we had minimal casualties to top it off...'

Other than Torin and a few other civilians, there wasn't anyone else who passed on. In [Bright], the Blood Demon claimed over ten thousand lives before it could be felled. In Yue's timeline, the Blood Demon still roamed free, terrorising millions of humans with its undead army and evergrowing power.

For there to only be one death, it was a genuine bargain.

'With this, we can finally return...'

Before Amon could fully relax, a dreaded sense of foreboding erupted in his mind. He felt a sinister energy emerge from the remnants of the crimson blade, particularly the sword's tip. He turned around rapidly, only to see the broken tip of the sword mysteriously levitating, with a menacing energy shrouding it.

And its target?

None other than the Protagonist himself.

'Shit, too late!'

On instinct, Amon knew there wasn't any time to warn Leon or make him evade. Neither Yue nor Horus could move to protect the boy, given how slow they were to sense the danger. At this point, only Amon could save his squire.

And so he did.

Moving forward rapidly, Amon reached Leon's side and sent a roundhouse kick in his direction. The kick was rough but not hard enough to fracture bones or leave any lasting injuries. Leon tumbled three metres away, unsure of what had hit him.

But as he regained his wits, the young Knight dropped his jaw in shock.

Amon stood tall at the place where he was supposed to stand. His face was expressionless as usual, and his posture lacked any urgency. However, at the centre of his abdomen, the broken tip of the Blood Demon's sword was lodged firmly inside his stomach.

"AMON!!!"