[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra":3,"chapter-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-217":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Awakening: Reincarnating With the SSS-Level Extraction Talent",{"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},1139637,1479,"Chapter 217 No Cheating, Kars Intervenes","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-217",217,"\u003Cp>\"Here,\" Alice tapped a few panels, and 50 gold coins appeared in her hand, which she gave to Alex, \"Use them well,\" she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" Alex sighed, accepting the coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice had seen through him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't have the funds for the [Fate Gift Boxes], but she didn't hesitate to step in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who often handled her father's business dealings, Alice was no stranger to wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every gold coin she used was her own, earned through careful decision-making and hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, offering the money wasn't a burden, it was something she wanted to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gave her a small nod of appreciation before turning his attention back to Kars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excitement in the crowd was reaching a fever pitch, but Alex remained calm, his focus razor-sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex approached Kars as he was right in front of him since the start, not having budged from his spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon merchant's sharp eyes flicked toward him, recognizing the determined look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't stop until he was directly in front of the merchant, barely an arm's length away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos around them seemed to fade as Alex extended both hands toward Kars, holding the coins firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gold reflected in Kars' monocle, his devilish smile growing wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without breaking eye contact, Alex dropped the fifty coins onto the counter of Kars' carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coins clinked together, their sound cutting through the noise of the frenzied crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enjoy your choices, sir,\" Kars said with a low bow, his voice smooth and dripping with charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the back of the carriage with a flourish. \"Right this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He climbed into the carriage, leaving Alice and Aurelia behind to watch the unfolding chaos from the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he disappeared into the shadowy interior, Kars couldn't help but chuckle, his grin never faltering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd surged once more, their eyes burning with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, the carriage looked like a small traveling cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once inside, Alex found himself in a cavernous interior, lined with rows upon rows of [Fate Gift Boxes].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shelves stretched endlessly into the darkened space, each neatly organized with boxes categorized by color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, everyone knew at this point that the colors meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contents of the boxes were entirely random, at least for most players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Alex, things were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like last time, the moment he stepped inside, his [Cursed Eyes of the King] activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils glowed faintly as panels of information appeared in front of each box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most bore the grim inscription [Nothing], but that was something everyone knew as well: there was a risk to the gift boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you got lucky, like the guy did with the [Spear of Hellfire], you could secure yourself a ton of money or a future in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex moved deliberately, his eyes scanning every row, looking for something specific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small handful of boxes shimmered with [Item Inside].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the ones most players would gamble for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex wasn't interested in ordinary loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignored those boxes entirely, focusing instead on the rarest treasures hidden in plain sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, tucked between rows of decoy boxes, five stood out, glowing with a distinct panel: [Legendary Item Inside].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Five this time,' Alex noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time Kars had appeared, there were only three, meaning that he hadn't lied in the increase of items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also noticed that the number of [Item Inside] boxes had increased from around 100 to 150.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roughly 10% chance to get an item per box for the average player, not bad odds, but nothing compared to what Alex could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode toward the first [Legendary Item Inside] box and plucked it from the shelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and by the way, the reason why he could take his sweet time even though there were others waiting is because in this space, time moved a lot slower than in the real world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why players probably stayed inside the interior to check the boxes for five to ten minutes if not more, but in the real world, only a second passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex calmly tucked the first box into his inventory, then moved toward the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'll mark the location of the others,' he thought, memorizing the positions of the remaining [Legendary] boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to let Alice and Aurelia know so they could secure them if luck and precision aligned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out for the second box like last time, ready to gain amazing items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment his fingers brushed its surface, a crimson portal suddenly materialized beside him, swirling ominously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large, clawed hand shot out from the portal, grabbing Alex's arm in a vice-like grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Alex muttered, caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, the portal expanded, and from it stepped Kars in his true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His human disguise was gone, replaced by a towering figure with crimson skin, curved horns, and a devilish tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body radiated an oppressive, demonic aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheater~~\" Kars chuckled, his voice a sinister singsong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his wrist, he hurled Alex across the room like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex slammed into a wall, dislodging dozens of boxes, which clattered noisily to the ground. Continue reading at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex grunted, shaking off the daze as he pushed himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell...\" he muttered, his eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kars stepped forward, his hulking frame casting a long shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't mind if you see through my little game,\" the demon said, his voice dripping with malice, \"But you can't be serious, can you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know what you're talking about,\" Alex shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember the face of every single one of my customers,\" Kars grinned, \"You took two legendary boxes last time, and two this time too, do you think I'm stupid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Alex smirked. \"Greed's part of the game, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kars' eyes gleamed, and a wicked grin spread across his face. \"True,\" he admitted. \"But rules are rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What rules-\" Before Alex could retort, Kars lunged, his claws swiping through the air with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex barely managed to dodge, the claws slicing through a shelf instead, shattering several boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Holy shit, he's fast,' Alex thought, summoning a [Blood Blade] in one hand after biting his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he couldn't win against a level 1000 demon, but even then, he still wanted to secure at least one box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon merchant laughed, the sound echoing ominously in the cavernous space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't defeat me, mortal. I've dealt with far stronger than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll see,\" Alex said, his voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward, slashing with the [Blood Blade], but Kars parried with a flick of his claw, sending sparks flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex spun around and aimed a second strike, but Kars countered effortlessly, his tail whipping around to knock Alex off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not even attacking you,\" Kars yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stumbled but quickly regained his footing as he grabbed his [Demonized Whispers of Shadows].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lost [Bleeding Strike], but it still had two unique skills, didn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex activated [Shadow Veil], vanishing into the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, playing hide and seek now?\" Kars taunted, his voice echoing. \"You can't escape my domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of his fingers, the exit of the carriage closed off, locking Alex inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if we spent days here, it would only be a few minutes outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden in the shadows, he circled around the demon, watching for an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kars remained still, his sharp eyes scanning the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a sudden motion, he raised his hand, summoning a burst of crimson energy that shattered nearby shelves, sending debris flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After every person that passes, the space resets except for the taken boxes, so any destruction will be nullified,\" he took the time to explain too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex reappeared behind him, aiming for a critical strike, but Kars spun around with inhuman speed, catching the blade with his bare hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice try,\" Kars growled, his grip tightening around the [Blood Blade] until it shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex leaped back, cursing under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're bold, I'll give you that. But you're not ready for this fight,\" Kars grinned, \"Now,\" Kars said, his tone cold, \"time to teach you some respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh shit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kars was getting serious, meaning that he wasn't playing around anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, watching Alex and humans struggle was like playing with a child, yet now, he was ready to end him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Alex could see it: he had a few [Soul Attacks].\u003C\u002Fp>",1423,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","95c581d15fbd53ef2abce5682ee0d46a718424fd042e100a4c0b9686d5b9a832","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-218","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-216",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]