[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-as-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra":3,"chapter-as-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra-as-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra-chapter-237":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","As A Mafia Boss, I Refuse To Be An Extra",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},154765,290,"Chapter 237: First Match II","as-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra-chapter-237",237,"\u003Cp>But Zavier didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind screamed the same word over and over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Die die die die die die–’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee physically grabbed him, using S- rank strength to pull him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Zavier stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood slowly, ran his bloody hands across his face, smearing the crimson, brought them to his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And inhaled deeply!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled – a creepy, unsettling smile that made Nobles across the stadium feel chills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... the smell of disgusting Nobles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words carried across the silent arena, amplified by the stadium’s audio system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium exploded into cheerful roars that shook the barriers, commoners screaming themselves hoarse, the noise becoming physical pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"STORMHOLD! STORMHOLD! STORMHOLD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Broadcast Booth - Hosts Scrambling]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah and Sarah had been completely unprepared for what just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah recovered first, his professional training kicking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS?! FIVE SECONDS! THE ENTIRE MATCH WAS OVER IN FIVE SECONDS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah’s voice joined his, equally shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stormhold Academy is NOT a weak team! Those weren’t just first-years! That was like a coordinated strike team executing with military precision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah pulled up holographic displays showing the replay in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this! All five activating SS rank weapon arts simultaneously! The coordination! The tactics! Teleportation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Zavier fellow though... that level of violence at the end was extreme. The referee had to physically restrain him. That creepy smile! And those words... there is clearly a story behind this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve been asking around, getting information. These students are part of Damian Valcor’s Mafia organization! The Mafia that started at the Academy but has spread throughout Tranquil City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s voice became more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll have a special segment about the Mafia on tonight’s show! But right now, one thing is absolutely clear – Damian’s policies are revolutionary! Look at all those weapon arts! All SS rank! Arts that commoners wouldn’t have been able to learn without his reforms!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah added breathlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we’ve confirmed – Damian has been training these first-years in Beast-infested forests! Fighting actual beasts! You heard that right, everyone! These first-years are no ordinary talents!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah stood, gesturing dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stormhold isn’t like other Academies where students are sheltered! They’re pioneers of boldness! They’re the ones who will be the shields of humanity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium burst into chants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"STORMHOLD! STORMHOLD! STORMHOLD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was zealous, almost religious in its fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Federation Forums - Explosion of Activity]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@CommonerPride:\"THIS IS IT! WE’RE NOT WEAK! WE CAN FIGHT NOBLES! IT’S JUST THAT OUR STARTING POINT IS LOW!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@RevolutionNow:\"STORMHOLD ACADEMY WILL BE THE BEST FOR COMMONERS! DAMIAN PROVED IT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@EqualityFighter:\"EVERYONE CAN BE STRONG GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITIES! MAFIA IS LIVING PROOF!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@DamianSupporter:\"FIVE FIRST-YEARS JUST DESTROYED FIVE FOURTH-YEARS IN FIVE SECONDS! TELL ME AGAIN HOW NOBLES ARE SUPERIOR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@AcademyReform:\"OTHER ACADEMIES NEED TO IMPLEMENT THESE REFORMS! LOOK AT THE RESULTS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commoner sections of the internet had ignited with hope and vindication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tranquil City - Viewing Room]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gerard jumped to his feet, his massive frame shaking the floor, his first pumping the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THIS IS IT! OUR CHILDREN ARE MONSTERS TOO NOW! THEY’RE JUST AS STRONG AS ANY NOBLE! DID YOU SEE THAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mira’s hand connected with his head again, harder this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"STOP CALLING EVERYONE MONSTERS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was smiling, tears in her eyes, pride overwhelming her irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marcus and Elaine Morwen held each other, crying openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are those really our kids? They’re so strong and so capable. I can’t believe–\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeshi and Yuki sat with perfect composure, but their hands were clasped tightly, their eyes showing pride they couldn’t quite hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura was staring at the screen, her eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were amazing. All of them. But especially...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Damian’s figure standing outside the arena, completely calm, like he’d expected exactly this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James Kael spoke quietly, his rough voice cutting through the celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m more worried about that Zavier kid. He lost his family only recently... look at him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to the screen showing Zavier’s creepy smile, the blood on his face, the emptiness in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence spread across the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki spoke softly, her voice carrying motherly concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should give him some love as well. Invite him to family dinners. Show him he’s not alone. He’s just a kid who’s been through something no child should experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heads nodded around the room, the celebration tempered by awareness of what violence cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Arena One - Outside the Barrier]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edrin and the others walked out of the arena, medical teams rushing past them to treat the defeated opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian stood with his mouth hanging open, his silly demeanor completely gone, replaced by genuine shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the fuck! Are all of them monsters now?! Five seconds! They won in FIVE SECONDS!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victoria and Fiona looked at Zavier with obvious wariness, stepping back slightly as he approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zavier just smiled at them – that same creepy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. I don’t eat all Nobles. Only the ones against us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reassurance somehow made it worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina and Elizabeth exchanged meaningful glances, both thinking the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Headmaster told us about Damian’s training methods. But this is insane. These aren’t students anymore.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy Academy’s professor arrived, his face red with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why were you so cruel with my students?! That level of violence was completely unnecessary! They’re going to be traumatized!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Noble too, his indignation carrying the weight of class offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damian ignored him completely, turning to his team with a genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good job. Even I’m surprised by how effortless that was. You’ve all grown incredibly strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Mafia members practically glowed at the praise, their exhaustion disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go back. No point watching the other matches. They’ll be slower and less interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his lead, the Stormhold team began walking back toward their preparation area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as they walked, Damian felt something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attention... Focused and intense attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly, looking toward Arena Two where Imperial Academy had just finished their own match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor Cross stood there, his face pale, his hands clenched into fists so tight they shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met across the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damian’s smile became fierce – predatory, challenging and absolutely confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked away, dismissing Victor entirely, continuing to walk with his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor stood frozen, rage and fear mixing, unable to look away from Damian’s retreating back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Five seconds. They won in five seconds. And he wasn’t even fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happens when he actually enters the arena?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought made his blood run cold.\u003C\u002Fp>",1093,"2026-05-29T04:31:49.426Z","2026-06-01T04:29:09.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","c42e6eab3446094eaefa0239c41824b3cac4919206ce9c4634ad14c980004714","as-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra-chapter-238","as-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra-chapter-236",318,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fas-a-mafia-boss-i-refuse-to-be-an-extra-cover.jpg"]