Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 248

The door to the rooftop opened with a kick.

A cold breeze greeted them as they stepped beyond the door.

They noticed a black barrier covering the outer walls of the building.

The barrier shimmered ominously under the faint starlight.

It was as if the association headquarters had been stuffed into a black container that was as large as it.

Only a little bit of empty space above the rooftop was present.

"They are planning to destroy the headquarters with us," Neo said.

He stared at the dozens of shining magic circles in the air, their intricate patterns glowing brighter with every passing second.

"I guess they are worried since they don't know if we have trump cards," Jack answered.

Both of them gazed at the giant magic circle at the center.

It was growing larger and more complex with time.

The huge amount of Divine Energy gathering in the sky sent shivers down Jack's spine.

A low hum filled the air, resonating deep within their bones.

Neo triggered Ocean's Embrace and covered his body in Darkness.

The inky blackness enveloped him, merging seamlessly with the shadows around him.

Combined with Eternal's resistance, this was the highest his defense had ever been.

"Hide in my shadow," Neo told Jack, his voice calm but firm.

"I will help you block that attack. That thing looks nasty."

"It's fine," Neo said. "I bet the Awakeners are waiting to attack us after this initial bombardment. I need you to deal with them with your summons. There is no need for you to waste your strength now."

Jack nodded with difficulty.

Although he wanted to retort, Neo's words were logical.

The hesitation in Jack's eyes was fleeting as he activated Shadow Space Spell and vanished into Neo's shadow.

The magic circles in the air started to combine, and an oppressive pressure erupted from them. The sky above churned with dark, roiling clouds, casting ominous shadows on the ground below. A ray of light shot down, splitting the gloom momentarily.

Neo covered his hand in Darkness and punched upwards.

The impact rippled through the air, the surrounding environment vibrating as if reality itself was being torn apart.

...

Outside the Spatial Barrier

Hundreds of awakeners hovered in the air around the spatially sealed Association headquarters.

The area was surrounded by a faint, shimmering dome, its surface rippling like disturbed water.

They couldn't see what was happening inside, but the weight of the battle within pressed against their senses.

Ares, Emma, and Athena stood at the front of the group of awakeners.

The air was thick with tension as the cold wind rustling their cloaks while they stared intently at the barrier.

"Armageddon won't be enough," Emma said, her voice edged with concern. "Together with Jack and him, they can block that attack."

Ares nodded, his gaze fixed on the flickering barrier.

Armageddon was the Association's strongest attack technique.

However, it was still in the developmental stages.

He never expected it to be enough to defeat Neo and Jack outright.

"They will be wounded badly. That's more than enough," Ares said.

The wind picked up, carrying the scent of scorched earth.

Using Armageddon for a B-rank and an A+ rank awakener was excessive, but Ares would rather be overprepared than underprepared.

The spatial barrier started to crack, emitting a high-pitched whine.

Bright sparks flew out as fractures spread like veins across its surface.

"Get ready!" Ares raised his voice, cutting through the anxious silence. "Both of them will be injured! Attack them as soon as the spatial barrier breaks!"

The barrier shattered with a deafening boom, unable to contain the force of Armageddon.

Dust and debris swirled in the chaotic aftermath.

However, instead of the explosion of shining light they expected, pitch-black Darkness spewed out from within the spatial barrier.

'They overpowered Armageddon?' Ares was alarmed.

"Attack!"

Hundreds of awakeners unleashed their abilities into the encroaching Darkness.

Blazing fireballs, piercing wind blades, and radiant beams of light shot forth, illuminating the battlefield.

Nothing they did stopped the spewing blackness.

The Darkness surged like a living entity, swallowing their attacks whole.

It flowed outward and enveloped the awakeners, leaving many immobilized in its wake.

Ares and the others blinked—

"What?" Emma muttered, her voice trembling.

They had been standing under the blazing Sunshine, but the moment the Darkness touched them, it turned into night.

The sky above was blanketed in an unnatural void and the stars were completely obscured.

She turned around and saw the awakeners writhing on the ground, clutching their heads in agony.

Faint, dissonant whispers echoed in Emma's mind, sending chills down her spine.

"Voices of Darkness…"

Her expression stiffened as she tried to comprehend how Neo had turned day into night and how he was attacking them mentally.

Something was wrong. Neo wasn't supposed to be this strong.

Emma could feel her strength draining away, and her limbs growing heavier.

Just then, Athena completed a short chant.

A soft, ethereal light radiated from her, dispelling the oppressive whispers.

The pain assailing everyone's minds dimmed, replaced by a fragile clarity.

The light bathed the awakeners, lifting them from their despair.

Saved, their vigilance peaked.

Their eyes turned toward the Association headquarters.

The Darkness covering the building slowly began to dissipate, revealing frozen remnants of their attacks suspended in mid-air.

It was as if Time itself had been halted.