Chapter 177: Aftermath of the Battle [1]

Chapter 177: Aftermath of the Battle [1]



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Arthur nodded.

"He's fine but..."

Arthur thrust his cane at Amon, throwing him back a few steps as it hit his shoulder.

"You need to be careful with that power brat."

His face was grave right now.

Looking at it, Amon wondered if anything had gone wrong.

"Why? Did something bad happen?"

Arthur shook his head.

"No, but it would have if not for my barrier and that boy's element."

"What do you mean?"

"That boy was fine without any injuries cause of his element and that energy blast. But..."

"If that move of yours hit anyone else directly, they would be evaporated into bits," Arthur said, looking directly into Amon's eyes.

He emphasized the latter part as if to make Amon understand the implications of this strong power.

From the side, Athena nodded as well.

"I know how tempting that power seems, but you must understand the consequences and responsibilities that come with it, Amon,"

She said, standing up from the sofa and walking to him.

Amon remained silent as she put a hand on his shoulder, looking into his eyes.

"The power to destroy and erase everything from existence... That's [Space], that's [Void]."

"But to lose yourself in the greed of these powers is the worst thing you can do in the world. Because at a certain point..."

"Your mind and heart will become hollow. That's the danger we reality manipulation users live with."

Amon remained silent, taking in the weight of their words.

"And trust me, it's better to heed to them right now. Because when it's too late, you will remember this conversation and realize how foolish you were."

Averting his eyes silently from the depth of Athena's, he nodded looking down.

He understood what they were trying to say.

And they were not wrong.

With each [Void Training].

With each [The Void inside you grows larger...] notification.

Amon felt something change inside him.

Something deep but not accurately noticeable.

And now listening to their words, he wondered if it was indifferentness.

To be stoic of whatever destruction his power would cause.

Amon clicked his tongue silently.

That was disgusting.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Despite how used he was to slaughter and killing, mindlessly massacring people wasn't on his agenda.

It made him sick to the core.

He wasn't a villain. At most, he was an anti-hero.

But then, he felt two hands ruffle his hair strongly.

back.

'I hate this shit.' He cursed.

[Hahahahahahhahaha]

[Hahahahahahhahahaaha]

Zephyra and Vain laughed continuously at him inside his mind.

There were so many monsters and Athena....

It was unfair.

Why did he even end up here after the match?

Dodging another barrage of large stones, Amon panted hard, looking to the side where

Amelia was looking at him with pity.

He saw a ray of hope for himself as he stared into her eyes.

'I knew someone would at least sympathize with me.'

He tried to gesture to her to ask Arthur to let him go now.

Understanding what he meant from his eyes, she nodded, moving toward Arthur.

But just as she opened her mouth, Athena interrupted her, whispering silently.

Enough for Amon to hear.

"No, Amy. Don't do it. I'll buy you a pack of chocolates and lollipops later if you don't." She

tried to bribe him.

Even Athena knew that if Arthur's lovely daughter, Amelia asked him, he might stop.

Amon stared at Athena helplessly.

That neck of hers...

It looked snappable.

'Fuck..'

Even he knew that how much Amelia loved those things.

He looked into her eyes pleadingly as a last attempt to escape the hellish torture.

He knew it wouldn't work considering the look in her eyes.

Amon sig-

His eyes widened as he saw Amelia continuously hesitate but then take a deep breath and

move toward Arthur.

"Father."

Arthur stopped and looked at her with a warm smile.

"Yes dear?"

"I think Amon has had enough for the day. He's already been in too many battles. We should

let the poor soul rest no?" She smiled the cutest way at him possible. Arthur looked at her for a second before alternating his gaze between Amelia and Amon.

But eventually, he nodded, making Amon smile in relief as he slumped on the ground with

exhaustion.

Finally.

'I'm free...' He closed his eyes, taking deep breaths.

'Thanks, Amelia,' He thanked her in his mind. Now he wouldn't have to suffer anymore.