The Extra Can't be A Hero

Chapter 64: Knights of Solaris (2)

Chapter 64: Knights of Solaris (2)

While the higher-ups of the Solaris House were all suffering from severe migraines trying to figure out how to navigate the turbulent times, the two individuals who caused their mental anguish were busy minding their own business in a remote corner of the palace.

Leon was particularly excited. Overnight, he had turned from a young cadet who would be bullied occasionally into a celebrity that no one could hope to touch. The number of people who sought an audience with the young sixteen-year-old was incalculable. Anyone from courageous and opportunistic families to distinguished Knights who were living legends. They were eager to meet the young man who summoned the Holy Sword.

Such was the prestige of Ascalon.

Ascalon was the Solaris House's most significant treasure. Some might say it was revered as a guardian deity of the legendary lineage. The two most incredible humans to ever live wielded Ascalon, and if history were to repeat itself, Leon would eventually turn into this generation's hero as well.

Amon was in a similar situation.

Due to the Solaris House suppressing information, the rumours weren't as widespread as Leon's. However, the magnitude of his deeds couldn't be covered up forever.

Widely regarded as the most talented youth of his generation, his summoning had destroyed the mystical Sword Garden. The foreign sword he'd called from another dimension was also widely regarded as a Heroic-grade weapon.

For Ascalon and a new Heroic-grade sword to be summoned simultaneously... it was the undisputed news headline of the century.

While information was being suppressed, it was only a matter of time before the rest of the world uncovered the full facts. When that happens, all of Amon's plans would eventually go up in smoke, and he would have to return to the drawing board if he wished to save Hyades.

That's why the young man glared menacingly at his fiancée while she grinned from ear to ear.

"Why didn't you tell me I would summon this sword?"

"Hmmmm? Was it important? I didn't know."

Yue stuck her tongue out to act cute and cushion the scolding she would receive. However, it only gave Amon a worse headache.

"... hah, I guess I can't blame you."

Amon was distraught that Yue hid this fact from him, but in the other corner of his mind, he was glad to have reunited with his most trusted partner. He raised the black katana and carefully examined every nook and cranny of the blade.

It was designed just as he remembered. Carved from a mysterious astral meteorite, it was meticulously polished to a deep, reflective black sheen that cascaded in its razor-sharp edge. It was a sword that never broke, even after the siege of a thousand Transcendents. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that this sword was as good as Amon's hand, and no better weapon suited him.

"Nyx... That's what it's called, right?"

"Nyx? I named it that in your timeline?"

"Is there a problem?"

"... I didn't think that I would be that sentimental."

Nyx was also the name of the sword in his previous life. Named after the Goddess Nyx in popular mythology, the smith who created the sword aimed for it to be a weapon of the night, a blade that eradicated its enemies before they could even realise what hit them.

However, for Amon, or rather, Number 23, the name had a wholly different meaning.

"No, that name is good. While it can handle my Solar mana, the moment I channel my Lunar mana through this sword..."

Six Moons orbited around the young Knight, and a silver hue coated the ominously shimmering black blade. Amon's Aura created a perfect resonance with the sword, and a dense pressure was emitted. Cracks formed beneath the blade's tip, making breathing hard in the atmosphere. Fortunately, only Yue and Amon were present in the training facility. If there were anyone present that were weaker than them, they would unquestionably feel a heavy tightness in their chest, possibly even fainting on the spot.

"Now that they've realised my potential, they won't be able to order me like a lapdog anymore. I can move freely in my Knight Order, and the missions I will go on will align with my interests. It's a win-win for everyone."

As with every Solaris Knight, Amon joined a Knight Order and was required to complete missions of varying difficulties. Over the years, he faithfully followed orders, completing hundreds of missions with a perfect clearance rate. It was one of the reasons why he was widely considered a rising rookie among the Knights.

However, not all of the missions aligned with his goals.

Amon wished to weaken the Demonic Cult and prevent future Calamities. Most missions he was sent on brought him to different locations and had little relation to the Demonic Cult. But now that he was granted a new identity, Amon would be given much more autonomy to do his thing.

"Now, all we're missing is to plan how we will proceed. The next major event will be... why are you sulking?"

Lost in his thoughts, Amon realised his fiancée's upside-down smile late. Yue's lips were puckered in a pout, and her feet were swaying off her chair. Resting her head on the table, she said:

"And here I thought we could have a Spring wedding. Now they're thinking of cancelling our engagement?! No, we can't have that happen. I'll need to pull some strings and make this wedding happen!"

When Amon heard Yue's brazen words, his head began to throb. Cracking a vein on his forehead, he slapped Yue on the back of her head to get her attention.

"Hey! What's that for?!"

"Listen to me, will you?"

"Tch, sometimes I miss the days when you're a robot. At least you wouldn't resort to physical violence then!"

"..."

Yue's words brought more significant irritation to the adolescent Knight. It was true that since he'd transmigrated, Number 23 had learnt various human emotions once again, and his actions had become even more animated. Still, hearing it from the person who annoyed him the most sent a sticky itch flying towards his heart.

Ignoring Yue's protest, Amon continued with his train of thought:

"Leon summoning Ascalon is to be expected. But, my summoning of Nyx is a wide deviation. If it changes the Knight Order that Leon would be assigned to, there will be a big problem."

Leon's Knight Order was a pivotal part of [Bright] as most scenarios occurred when he was sent on missions with them. If there were even a deviation from where he was posted, the scenarios would be exceedingly difficult to predict moving forward.

"Not to worry, Leon would be assigned to the same Knight Order as planned."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Grandpa Alrock would want to keep him close, after all. As the wielder of Ascalon, Leon is widely considered the most precious treasure of the Solaris House. It would be mental to assign him someplace else."

"I see..."

Yue's logic was sound. If Alrock wished to keep a close eye on Leon, it made sense to assign him to an Order that the office of the Solaris Lord closely managed. However, Amon couldn't shake the ominous feeling that crept up his spine.

And alas... his worries were vindicated a few hours later.

"Amon... From now on, Leon will be your squire."

"... what?"