Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 42

Neo jumped down from the second floor.

He didn't need to use Ocean's Embrace for such heights.

A Shadow Centipede was crushed under his feet.

Before it healed, other Shadow Summons pounced on him.

Arcs of lightening bolts descended and swatted the monsters away.

Neo entered the group of monsters.

Felix and Arthur came down after him.

"What's the plan this time!?" Arthur shouted over the noises of monsters.

"Look for the Shadow Summoner!"

Neo swung his sword to crush the Shadow Mantis.

Behind him, Arthur and Felix split up for the search.

Neo did not use Ocean's Embrace or Necrotic Touch.

He had to conserver Divine Energy and he would face a worse situation when he entered Underworld.

This was his chance to train.

He grabbed the head of a Shadow Monster and smashed it into the ground.

While he fought, Arthur shouted.

"I can't find the Summoner! What should we do!?"

Neo swung his sword in a wide arc to create a room for himself.

The monsters backed away.

'There are too many of them. I can't use my Death Affinity to locate the Shadow Summoner.'

His affinity warned him of dangers and allowed him to detect the bloodlust.

However, it was useless in current situation.

"Can you do something about the monsters!?" Neo questioned.

There was no answer.

Neo, being swarmed by Shadow Monsters from all sides, could not see Arthur or Felix's condition.

He doubted those two could find each other either.

"I can!" Arthur shouted after a while. "But it's dangerous! Felix and you will be hit too!"

"I can handle it! What about Felix!?"

"Don't worry about me! Do it!"

Felix's answer brought a frown on Neo's face.

But he didn't delve on it.

"Okay! Cover me for a minute!"

Arthur created a hand symbol and swiftly chanted a Spell.

Sparks of lightning leaked from his body.

While he was defenseless, they monsters tried to attack him, only to be stopped by Neo who rushed to buy time for Arthur.

The air prickled

Neo's hair on the nape stood.

He knew Arthur was using a powerful attack.

The Shadow Monsters understood the same.

They went feral and pounced on them without caring about their own safety.

Neo used Ocean's Embrace.

He put his body on the line to protect Arthur.

Soon, Arthur spoke,

"I'm done. Get away from me."

His body was coated in golden lightning.

It was bright enough to force Neo to wince.

"Thunderburst," Arthur muttered.

The lightning covering his body went berserk.

Giant bolts of lightning flew out without rhyme and rhythm.

The thundering orchestra continued for a few seconds.

When it stopped, only the charred ground and a burnt smell were left.

Arthur fell to his knee.

His clothes were soaked in sweat and he was panting badly.

"I can't… Huff… Huff… fight for a few… Huff… minutes…"

The Shadow Monsters were obliterated.

Nonetheless, Neo could see shadows squirming on the ground.

They were recovering.

He had to be quick.

Neo focused on his senses.

He scanned the surroundings.

Bloodlust…!