The Extra Can't be A Hero

Chapter 45: Amon’s Homecoming (4)

Chapter 45: Amon's Homecoming (4)

The next day.

A broken and tired youth collapsed on his bed in the wee hours of the morning, his body wholly sore and wet. Whether he was drenched from sweat or rain, no one knew. But as the servants watched clouds form over his head and under his eyes, they didn't dare to approach or reproach their young master.

Amon felt like his entire soul was being dragged from his body while his body was being offered to the evil gods as a sacrifice. Ever since his transmigration, he had never felt this fatigued. Every part of his body was aching; his mind was empty, and his soul had the urge to transmigrate again.

"That monster..."

Amon spat as he recalled the hell he'd been put through under Alrock's supervision. The Solaris Lord pushed him to the limit multiple times, and there were moments when Amon thought he would die. The young Knight was tempted to reveal his true power and to at least draw blood from Alrock's nigh-indestructible body.

Unfortunately, that would bring him even more punishment.

Hence, Amon was forced to endure Alrock's punishing training all night long, and it was only when daybreak came did the Solaris Lord finally released Amon from his suffering.

Even if Amon were to ignore the physical stress he was under, the mental strain on his body was immense. He had just spent five months on a non-stop expedition to eliminate as many Greater Demons as possible. He also had to deal with Yue's constant flirting and teasing. There were many instances when Amon had to chase the girl from his bed or prevent her from peeking into the bathroom when he showered.

And just when he finally thought he was going to get some shut-eye.

"... what are you doing?"

Amon felt a familiar weight lying on his chest under his blanket. Looking down, he saw a massive bulge on the bed that wiggled about like a snail. At this moment, only one existence could be responsible for such a thing.

"You're slipping! You used to be able to sense me before I sneaked in!"

"... get out."

The fatigued Knight was too lazy to argue with the young woman who sneaked into his bed. In fact, he was too tired even to move a muscle and push the girl out. And it was something the imp readily exploited.

"That's mean! All I wanted to do was be the faithful wife who welcomes her husband home after a long day of work!"

"... What do you want, Yue?"

Usually, Amon would push his supposed future bride off the bed or even teach her a lesson or two for pushing his buttons. But ultimately, the Knight was too tired to do any of that. He gave the woman a side eye before dropping his heavy head onto the pillow and allowing his whole body to relax.

Yue happily moved in for a deeper snuggle, something that Amon didn't vehemently reject but, at the same time, didn't feel too good about.

"You seem tired, so I'll cut to the chase." Yue chuckled as she rested her head near Amon's neck and circled her fingers on his chest. "I'm returning to the Elune House today."

"Oh? I'm surprised you haven't left yet."

After going missing for five months, it was a wonder that the Elune House was taking its own sweet time to reclaim Yue. The last time the pair eloped, Yugor flew into a rage and barged straight to the Solaris House to demand compensation. If not for Alrock holding back the doting grandfather, Amon was sure he would have been castrated that day.

This time, however, the circumstances seemed a little different.

"Last year, I completely built up my faction in the Elune House. Also, I gave certain guarantees to my grandfather. So, he trusts me more this time."

"Good to know."

Amon wasn't very interested in the inner workings of the Elune House. It seemed that Yue had it all under control and that she would call for him if she needed any assistance. But as her power grew, Amon did not need to be overly concerned.

"However, five months is a long time... I must return to the Elune House and run some errands myself."

"Bon voyage."

At this point, Amon just wanted to sleep. So, the sooner he could chase Yue out of bed, the better. Alas, the ethereal beauty didn't think the same way. She smiled happily and brought her face closer to Amon's. Turning into a mount position, she looked down at Amon's face and locked eyes with his two golden beads for eyes.

"Won't you miss me?"

Inquisition flickered in Yue's crimson eyes as she stared straight at Amon. Understanding her confusion, Amon quickly narrates his encounter with Alrock.

"I see... Isn't this working entirely in our favour?"

"Yes, so you don't need to worry about Leon's safety."

"Well, I wasn't worried about that."

Even if Amon wasn't going to protect Leon, Yue had complete faith that the young hero would have escaped the tribulation unharmed. Leon Bright was the protagonist and the key to securing the future. As much as the Elders might connive and play underhanded tricks, the young Knight was destined for greatness. Falling to cheap ploys wasn't part of Leon's fate.

"Just out of curiosity, what did Elder Horas plan to do?"

"Quite simple. He intends to send a few True Knights from his faction to befriend Leon during his hunt. Then, they would lure him into a trap with a high concentration of Demonic Beasts. After all, directly interfering with Leon would raise suspicion. But if he gets the wrong information and walks into a trap on his own..."

"Oh."

Amon finally recalled reading about this ploy in [Bright]. It was considered Leon's first proper initiation into the Solaris House as he was plunged into the web of internal politics. In the original plot, Leon would fall for the trap due to his trusting nature and would be surrounded by dozens of Demonic Beasts. Granted, they were low-ranking Demonic Beasts, but it was an overwhelming situation for Leon, who was just an apprentice Knight.

And as Yue guessed, Leon would survive the onslaught and showcase his true power by massacring all of them. However, there was one variable.

"Ah, I massacred the Goblin camp that he was supposed to be trapped in."

"... you what?"

The young beauty furrowed her eyebrows and stared right at Amon's face. Unable to bear the pressure, he awkwardly turned away and replied:

"... it was an accident."

Amon was embarrassed, but what happened was precisely the truth. Participating in the Demonic Beast Purge as a True Knight was part of his duty. In one of the years, he accidentally stumbled across the Goblin camp after chasing the trails of kidnapped maidens.

Fulfilling his duty as a Knight, he massacred the Goblin camp and saved the aggrieved women within. At that moment, Amon didn't think he was doing anything wrong and the fact that the camp was part of Leon's trials entirely slipped his mind.

"You... I told you constantly not to do anything that might affect the timeline without consulting me first, right? Also, you forgot to inform me of the fact afterwards!"

"Like I said... it was unintentional."

"Hah... What do I do with you?" Yue rubbed her temples in worry. "No, you did a good deed. It should be celebrated, not chastised."

"Thanks?"

"But next time, please tell me whenever you do something crazy like that! Annihilating an entire Goblin camp on your own isn't normal! Not to mention, you saved so many women... How many of them saw your valiant figure as you rescued them from the pits of despair? Argh, I just hope none of them fall for you."

Those weren't words to describe women who had been kidnapped and tortured at the hands of beasts, but Amon turned a blind eye to Yue's ramblings.

"Okay, I've decided your punishment!"

"... What is it?"

"Put a baby in me!"

"Get out."

"Ow, don't be mean! Alright, how about let me sleep here until I leave? I'll be quiet so you can fall asleep comfortably in my arms!"

"If you're not out in five seconds, I'll kick you."

In the end, it took five whole minutes of push and pull before Amon finally got Yue out of his bed.