The Extra Can't be A Hero

Chapter 84: Qyriwirth (2)

Moments before Amon forced the Blood Demon to reveal its true form...

"Coordinate your attacks on the elites! There's no point wasting your strength on the bloodless corpses!"

Yue was barking orders at the young cadets while scrutinising the battlefield. Although she may look like an ethereal flower, the woman was a bona fide veteran. Yue could tell that the bloodless corpses posed little to no threats to the group, and her attention zoned in on the various elites of the Blood Demon.

Mainly the supernatural elk, serpent, tiger and jaguars. They were oozing a deadly crimson Aura, while veins popped within their massive bodies, making them look far more intimidating than the countless of bloodless corpses that rallied around them.

"Princess Yue, can we really focus on the elites with so many corpses surrounding them?" Rufus asked while flashing a concerned expression.

"Don't worry about them; I will clear the path."

Before the massive Knight could ask how Yue's mana soared through the roof, those close by felt their skins crawl at the immense mana exploding from the young, peerless beauty, and their minds were all astounded by how a human could contain that much mana.

In many ways, her mana exceeded that of the Solaris Bloodline. It was terrifyingly pure, and its created density could leave most regular humans breathless. Fortunately, everyone present possessed the Solaris Bloodline or had trained enough to withstand high amounts of mana. Otherwise, they would have passed out without question.

Yue snapped her fingers, and without a moment's delay, an explosive ring of flame and lightning proliferated from her feet. Both were destructive spells, a fire that scorched anything it came across and lightning that instantly ripped the life out of anything that stood in its path. Combining those two spells was akin to casting a death sentence without breathing a word.

Instantly, half of the bloodless corpses were decimated before Yue's wrath. They were burnt and electrocuted, never to return from the valleys of hell once again. In the aftermath, the other party members could only gape in awe at what they'd just witnessed.

Dual elements, simultaneously insta-casted, and with a force strong enough to massacre thousands.

Even skilled magicians would be hard-pressed to replicate what Yue had just done, and yet, the young woman barely broke a sweat.

"Y-You..."

"There's no need to be surprised," Yue laughed. "Did you think that Amon's bride would be weak?"

It was then that they were reminded who they were dealing with. Yue Elune, the Elune House's heir, is widely considered the most prodigal magician of their lifetimes. They'd always heard stories of her genius but never took it to heart. Especially after interacting with her over the past few days, they always saw her as a happy-go-lucky girl who loved to cling to Amon.

On this day, they were given a rude awakening.

In many ways... Yue Elune was the one they needed to be fearful of.

"Quick, eliminate the elites. I don't want to stay in this god-forbidden place forever."

"Y-Yes!"

A uniform roar erupted from the youngsters. Gale was the first to take the lead. He charged with renewed enthusiasm at the nearest blood-transformed Mythical Beast, a five-metre-tall elk. Holding onto his Zweihänder, he coated the blade with a blue fire and swung at the monster with all his might.

While Gale was a Solaris member through and through, he hailed from a variant bloodline that sought to modify the Nine Suns Heart Mantra to their benefit. Through years of hard work and trials, they'd succeeded, but just barely. Rather than the usual golden hue, their 'Suns' had been dyed blue, enhancing their overall explosive and attack power. However, as a result, they lacked the ability to learn any defensive or auxiliary arts, making them the first 'defective' Solaris.

Many called their ancestor an idiot, a fool for attempting to improve on perfection. But the results spoke for themselves. Each successive generation that inherited the Blue Suns showed exemplary character and valour, proving themselves on the battlefield as valued assets that couldn't be replaced.

The explosive legacy that the Solaris Fool created has made its mark in history, and his inheritors have carried the flag, slaying Demons and threats by the thousands.

And the Blue Tempest that Gale summoned from the Sword Garden... was precisely the sword that the Solaris Fool used.

"ARGHHHH!!!"

Blue flames rained like hellfire, incinerating the giant elk. It groaned in agony and angrily stomped its feet. Shockwaves turned the ground into a mosh pit, making it impossible for the regular man to walk. Noticing the change, Gale lept up to the clouds and channelled his mana into the tip of his Zweihänder.

Once more, Gale unveiled the brutality of his weapon. Fire wrapped around the tips of the blade like a whirlwind, creating an aptly named blue tempest around its handle. Without taking a second glance, Gale swung his mighty sword with all his might, and it turned into a downburst of fiery winds.

The elk was given no chance.

Incinerated and sliced apart, it was sent back to the netherworld without a second to react.

Not to be outdone by Gale, the other two cadets also leapt into action.

Swinging her rapier, Adelia charged at the zombified jaguar while Rufus held his ground against the bloodless tiger.

Adelia's forte was speed, and her movements with the Argent Sun highlighted her expertise. The zombified jaguar was stealthy and quick, pouncing from one bush to another within the blink of an eye. However, Adelia followed suit without hesitation. Her footwork was precise and light, making her figure disappear mid-air every few seconds.

For a brief moment, the elite jaguar was mystified. Unable to follow the girl's movements, it stood still and twisted its head around to sense her bearings. Unfortunately, that was its fatal mistake. Adelia somersaulted mid-air and landed upside down on a branch above its head. Pushing her arm down next to her waist, Adelia concentrated mana into the tip of her rapier and let out a blindingly fast thrust.

A pillar of fire was shot out like a bullet, tracing down from Adelia's Argent Sun and piercing through the soft hide of the jaguar. Roaring in anger, it twisted its body and swung its tail at the girl, who managed to evade the attack with her movement skill.

In the brief moment she was airborne, the jaguar took the opportunity to pounce on Adelia. Without any foothold around, Adelia could only watch with slit eyes as the bloodless carcass claw inched closer to her flesh.

However, the Knight didn't panic. She calculated her trajectory and ensured that she had enough time. Was it a second? No, it may even be a millisecond. The moment Adelia's toes touched the ground, her entire body burst with mana as she flickered away from the jaguar. In less than a second, she had expanded the gap between them by five metres, giving her ample time to prepare her next move.

Still writhing in pain, the jaguar couldn't concentrate on its battle with Adelia. Hence, it was too late to see Argent Sun's tip piercing through its jaw and detonating a relentless fire within its belly.

And finally, Rufus Dobbin proved his worth on the battlefield in the same vein as his Solaris counterparts.

Although he didn't possess the Solaris Bloodline, Rufus was a relentless and talented Knight. He trained doubly as hard, passing the Knight's Academy with flying colours. To keep up with gifted monsters like Gale, Adelia, and Leon was no small task. And yet, he proved it with his actions.

Facing off against the bloodless tiger, Rufus rooted his feet like a sturdy tree. Unafraid of the damage he may take, Rufus held his shield up high and took the tiger's charge without an ounce of frustration. The collision shook the man, and he felt his internal organs crying out. But he didn't move an inch. Stopping a fully charging beast with pure strength alone, he readied his mace for a clean counter.

Aura gathered around his weapon as he let out a menacing war cry. The mace collided with the bloodless tiger's carcass, instantly ripping away half of its ribcage. However, that wasn't enough to eliminate the Blood Demon's elite. Even with a mortal wound, the zombie continued its onslaught. It pounced again, ready to rip Rufus' head if given the chance. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Gritting his teeth, Rufus parried the powerful claw with his shield and swung with all his might. This time, his mace took off half of the tiger's face.

The sequence carried on, and bit by bit, Rufus beat down the bloodless tiger until it was made into a blob of flesh. It was by far the most grotesque way any of the cadets defeated their opponent, but at least it got the job done.

The three cadets showed their unique charm and proved they weren't a liability by single-handedly taking down an elite. Even at a young age, they showed glimpses of how they grew to become members of the hero party.

As for the hero himself...

"Hargh!!!"

Combining his Solar mana into Ascalon, he swung in a clean arc against the serpent who dared to bear its fangs against him. In one strike, he severed the elite's head and left it burning from the neck down. It was such an explosive growth that even Yue had paused just to observe the young Knight's improvement.

'What kind of training did Amon give Leon?! How did he grow so much in just a month?!'

In her previous lifetime, Leon took a year, maybe two, to reach his mastery of mana control. He had to endure plenty of life-threatening moments even to consider possibly mixing his Hydro mana affinity with his Solar one.

Yet, he was expertly wielding the two elements as if they were his second nature.

'If he keeps this pace up... maybe he can master the Eighty-One Suns Heart Mantra before the final war!'

Inwardly, Yue was celebrating. The hero's growth was vital to survive the future calamities. After all, Ascalon was required for many battles against the Demon Cult.

Before the party got a chance to celebrate their win, Amon's resounding voice beckoned to everyone in the forest.

"Leon! Strike the sword with Ascalon! Hit it with everything you got!"

The authoritative voice froze the entire lake. Adelia, Gale and Rufus turned their attention to the beautiful lotus trapping the crimson blade in place. Its sinister aura had been subdued, trapped like a chicken in a slaughterhouse.

Watching the scene, Yue blushed like a schoolgirl watching her crush score the winning goal. She tapped her face with overwhelming bliss before muttering:

"Ara? I didn't know he was capable of sounding so... rough. I wish he would use that voice on me... in the bedroom..."

Yue's voice oozed with intoxication, which was why she wasn't able to notice Adelia covering her face with embarrassment just a few metres away.

"Adelia, did you manage to record that? Please say you did!"

"..."

Adelia didn't bother to answer the lovesick girl. She had her hands full against the elite jaguar, so there was no way she could film Amon while she was preoccupied. Nevertheless, she recalled the immense mana that Yue had shown just a few minutes ago and unconsciously began filming for her sake.

Unfortunately, the star of the subsequent show wasn't Amon.

Leon didn't hesitate to obey his master's order and leapt into action. He swung Ascalon with all his mana and might, attempting to shatter the Blood Demon's sword in two. Alas, it was only strong enough to create a small crack, as the young hero was sent flying away.

The Blood Demon unleashed hell and revealed its true form following that strike. Mana exploded into being beyond anything the young cadets had faced before. They all fell to their knees and began sweating profusely as they watched the Blood Demon's true form coalesce.

It was an enemy that no cadet should face! Even if Amon and Yue were expert Demon hunters, they were about the same age as the rest. There was no way they could face that unfathomable monster.

That was the thought that ran through all of the cadets' minds.

And just when all hope seemed to be lost...

Two mighty figures emerged from the dense forest and drew swords against the heretic Demon. Rufus was confused, but Gale and Adelia widened their eyes with salvation. As members of the Solaris House, how could they not recognise the pristine golden armour that the two Knights wore?

In unison, they shouted with glee.

"The Golden Dragon Order!!!"