The Extra Can't be A Hero-Chapter 124: The Foolish Lich (3)

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The defeat of the Foolish Lich stunned everyone and made them silent. Firstly, they couldn’t see what Amon did, given that he moved faster than their eyes could react. Even Horus, who was meant to be the strongest of the bunch, was hard-pressed to trace Amon’s movements.

Secondly, the Foolish Lich had erected multiple layers of protection that would have blocked a sudden attack. Yet, Amon pierced through those defences like a hot knife through butter and ended the undead creature before it could move.

They stood dumbfounded, like frozen statues, while Amon stepped away from the unmoving body of the Foolish Lich and stared into the eerie cavern. His golden eyes were glistening with energy as his mind zoned into sensing the Apostles who were hidden within.

’The Twin Brutes… Why are they not coming?’

Amon’s thoughts shifted from the Foolish Lich to the Apostles. To him, the Lich was nothing more than a peculiar nuisance he could vanquish at any moment. The real danger lay with the Apostles—unpredictable and, arguably, far more powerful foes—whom he was sure were present within the chambers.

’Did they not sense us or the commotion we’d made? That’s impossible.’

Amon was thinking back on what he knew about the Twin Brutes. While they were considered the weakest of all the Apostles, they weren’t weak by any means. They could easily match a Vice-Commander of a Solars Knight Order, and with their peculiar talents, they may even threaten someone like Carmen.

So it was strange for opponents of that calibre to completely ignore Amon and the rest’s commotion when they invaded the cave.

’The Foolish Lich must have done something to hinder their senses.’

Just as Amon was about to turn to look at the defeated state of Agva, a sinister, dark fog enveloped the corpse and gradually brought the Lich’s head back onto its neck. Never one to give an inch, Amon immediately leapt into action and swung Nyx to put the Foolish Lich down for good. But unfortunately, this time, the former Archwizard was prepared.

Malvour leapt in front of its master and took the full brunt of Amon’s blade. The black sword sunk deep into the Flesh Golem’s body as Amon’s solar mana began burning Malvour from the inside. It roared with the howls of the resentful departed, igniting with green embers that temporarily dazed Amon’s mind.

’Annoying…’

Though Malvour’s green fire could disrupt the soul, Amon possessed an exceptional resistance to all forms of impairment. He didn’t even need to exert effort with mana akin to that of a Dragon Sovereign. Gripping Nyx firmly, he slashed through the Flesh Golem’s body, sending it hurtling in the opposite direction.

Malvour was a foe equivalent to that of a Pillar Knight, but it wasn’t a match for Amon’s ruthless nature. Split into two, the massive golem struggled to recover its body and crawled desperately on the floor. It seemed like a horrid mess, but the job was done. Malvour had bought enough time for its master to reconstruct himself.

"You… what are you?"

Fully recovered, Agva stared right at Amon with a poisonous gaze. If looks could kill, Agva’s eyes would have slaughtered Amon a thousand times by now.

It went against his wildest expectations. Agva believed that Horus or the Saintess would be his biggest challenge when he first laid eyes on the intruders. But never in his wildest calculations could he have guessed that this unsuspected black-haired youth would be the one to take down his defences.

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Amon didn’t bother to answer. He stared at Agva and attempted to find as many openings as possible. Once he found the perfect opportunity, he would instantly end the miserable Lich’s life.

While he could eradicate the Foolish Lich immediately if he used everything in his arsenal, it wasn’t wise to show everything just yet. Two Apostles were still lying in wait deeper in the chambers, making it unwise for him to tire himself. So, if he wished to take down the Foolish Lich, he had to do it most efficiently.

[Yue.]

[I got it.]

Amon sent a telepathic message to his partner-in-crime, to which she replied with a confident smile. They didn’t need to communicate much as they had fought shoulder-to-shoulder for over eight years now. If they counted Yue’s previous life, they’d probably have spent more time on the battlefield together than ever as seasoned veterans.

So when Amon brandished his treasured black sword, Yue moved to support him.

Amon dived at the Foolish Lich, moving at a speed that most humans could never endure. The afterimages of his charge became a blur of steel and fire, and it felt like a falling star was rapidly descending from the heavens.

The limestone rock of the cave cracked from Amon’s momentum as dust and debris flew haphazardly behind in his wake. Wreathed with solar mana, Nyx roared into life while a golden fire trail manifested into being like a comet’s tail. Within the span of a heartbeat, Amon’s ’Heaven’s Fall’ was ready to rid to the world of the dastardly Foolish Lich, an enigma and resilient undead that had walked the earth for more than a century.

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Agva, ever the cautionary, used all of his magical assets to construct a sturdy barrier that could withstand Amon’s onslaught. The barrier combined the cores of all his victims, creating a kaleidoscopic array capable of blocking a meteor strike. It was Agva’s most potent defensive spell, and he’d instinctively cast it without hesitation.

Why?

It was pretty simple.

Amon’s strike was capable of entirely eradicating his physical body and rendering him vulnerable to a final blow that may end his life.

For Agva, it was a risk he could not take. He could question who this boy was and how he became so powerful later. Right now, it was more important to preserve his life. But unfortunately, the Foolish Lich couldn’t enjoy a single moment of rest. The instant Amon’s blade was inches away from his barrier; all his protective layers were stripped away in a violent collision.

It wasn’t from Amon’s strike, nor did Agva lose control over his spell. No, it was from an external factor.

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From the periphery of his eyes, Agva saw the remnants of static mana that trailed back from Yue’s open palm. The gorgeous magician’s red eyes showed a playful haughtiness as she winked at the Foolish Lich, who was now fully vulnerable to Amon’s descending blade.

Agva couldn’t have noticed as he was entirely focused on Amon, but his fellow Amaris blood fully understood what had just transpired.

’Spell dismantling?! She is capable of doing that?!’

Johann was hailed as the greatest prodigy of his generation, with many believing he would elevate the Amaris House to new heights. Despite his youth, the aspiring Archwizard possessed an encyclopedic mastery of magic. That was why he instantly recognised Yue’s feat—understanding the intricacies of her spell and marvelling at the sheer brilliance of her execution.

Magic spells were mana woven into constructs to change natural phenomena.

It was the fundamentals of magic that every apprentice mage… heck, any person with a basic understanding of magic would know.

Theoretically, if one could dismantle the construct before the spell was cast, it would be the ultimate anti-magic ability known to mankind. However, while plausible in concept, executing it in practice was nearly impossible.

The sheer amount of mana alone would be astronomical, and reverse-calculating the construct to destroy the magic circle in the split second before it was cast… was borderline on the divine, so not even Archwizards would bother attempting it.

Yet… Yue had just proved herself able to perform such a high-level technique.

And it was to dismantle a high-level barrier spell cast by a former Archwizard.

In reality, Yue could only calculate the dismantling spell with the aid of the Mysterious Grimoire, which bolstered her control over spacetime. But Johann had no way of knowing that. All he saw was a magician he had once considered his peer and rival accomplishing a feat he believed impossible.

Johann’s hope of catching up to the towering figure known as Yue Elune vanished at this moment.

Agva didn’t have the luxury that Johann had, as the black blade Nyx sliced through his body once more, this time with the wrath of Amon’s Dragon-bolstered mana. Without a protective layer, the Foolish Lich’s body was cut in half as the golden flames engulfed its entire body. Flames of the Solaris House burned the brightest, and Agva had turned into a fireball that resonated with the Sun.

Melting onto the floor, the Foolish Lich’s body was burnt entirely into nothing but cinders, leaving the rest of the room dumbfounded once more.

Had Amon killed the final boss twice?

The answer was a resounding yes. And both times, it wasn’t even close. Amon unleashed a fraction of what he was capable of, and it was enough to execute the Foolish Lich, a foe that was once an Archwizard and a valuable asset of the Demon Cult.

And of the spectators present, the only one completely unfazed was his beloved future bride, Yue.

Even Leon, who knew of the strength that Amon was hiding, couldn’t help but gap in awe. As for the rest, there was no need to say anything. Horus was most shocked, particularly after watching Amon condense Five Suns.

How many Solaris Knights had condensed Five Suns? And how many of them had done so under the age of twenty?

Probably none.

Even the Solaris Founder and saint, two of the most remarkable individuals in history, probably couldn’t accomplish such a feat. Yet Amon had done so almost perfectly.

Horus felt that he was witnessing the birth of a new legend that may even surpass this generation’s hero. And with that thought, he glanced back at Leon, who was watching the entire scene unfold with burning eyes. Horus felt a tinge of sorrow for the young lad at that moment.

’It’s troubling to be born in the same generation as such a terrifying genius.’

There were countless stars in the night sky, but none could shine brighter than the Moon. Even if Leon were the brightest star of his generation, he would still play second fiddle to the Knight named Amon Solaris.