[{"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-265":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},1139985,1479,"Chapter 265 Start of the Exam, Three Questions of Death","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>The room was deathly silent as the glowing number 1 flickered above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 1, it is your turn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first participant stepped forward, the air thick with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall man, his armor stained with dried blood, walked confidently toward the center of the massive chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps were steady, his posture firm, but the sheer presence of the three dragons before him made even someone like him seem insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped a few feet away and kneeled slightly, showing respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Rael of the Ironblood Clan,\" he announced, his voice calm yet firm, \"I've come to claim the right to enter the [Dragon Bloodline Trial].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zyphir, the Primordial Storm Dragon, let out a slow, bored sigh. \"We'll see about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his claw, an invisible force crashed down on Rael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles tensed, his breath hitched, and a crushing weight pressed onto his shoulders as if an unseen hand was trying to bury him into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xeltharion, the Primordial Chaos Dragon, was the first to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deep, rumbling voice echoed through the chamber, \"Three questions. Answer well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rael met their gazes head-on and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first question came from Orvion, the Primordial Earth Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you are worthy of joining us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex, watching from the sidelines, frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These questions are easy. The answer is always 'yes.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox's voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. The first two are always the same, strength and worthiness. But the third... is always different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Alex murmured, folding his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three dragons exchanged knowing looks before their lips curled into sharp, amused smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you had to choose between absolute strength and absolute loyalty, which would you pick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rael's face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was trickier than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated for only a moment before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strength. Loyalty is a leash. Strength is freedom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragons studied him, their expressions unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Rael could even react, Zyphir raised a single claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding bolt of lightning descended from above, striking him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the electricity touched him, his body disintegrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No scream. No struggle. Just ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran through the other participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hesitation in the dragons' judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a simple yes or no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And failure meant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing number above shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 2, it is your turn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with silver hair stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her aura was strong but cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed deeply before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Lira of the Angel Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the girl who tanked my attack earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first two questions came as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you are worthy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you betray your bloodline for power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira didn't even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragons chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No hesitation, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came their verdict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zyphir: \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orvion: \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xeltharion: \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two out of three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lira has been accepted into the Dragon Bloodline Trial.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired woman simply nodded and walked toward the far side of the room, where a glowing panel marked [Accepted] awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the participants stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were instantly rejected at the third question, struck down before they could even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others passed, earning two or three yes votes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no discernible pattern to how the dragons judged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, as Alphox said, the third question was always different from participant to participant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they choosing the questions based on what they saw the participants do in the hallway? Or just selecting from a massive pool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not random,\" Alphox spoke, \"But watch out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some who seemed powerful were wiped from existence in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, who looked weaker, passed effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragons gave no explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers continued climbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every failure, the room grew colder, the tension more unbearable for those that had to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some warriors who once stood tall hesitated before stepping forward, realizing that their fate could be decided, and erased, in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's turn was rapidly approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the people in his section had already gone, leaving only a handful remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox's voice rang in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this rate, you'll be rejected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what Alex did or tried to do, he was still a human to the dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had the [Fox Bloodline] as an excuse if they ever ask him, obviously, but it was guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, what if he answered a question right, but they still decided to reject him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a thing happened, he needed to be ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to do that, Alex needed [Destiny Points].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was to ensure he could use [Destiny Shift] at least ten times to save himself from anything happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill was a lifesaver, and it also allowed Alex to be more reckless and do more risky things than before without the fear of truly dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Dragons like these could usually detect someone's constitution, which also meant they would do [Soul Attacks] to Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he made any wrong move here while trying to get [Destiny Points], the dragons would eliminate him without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to find another way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A way to farm points, discreetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached one of the other waiting participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man sneered, stepping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't come near me, disgusting human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried a few more times with different people, but the results were the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted anything to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his gaze landed on someone different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Fallen Angel, the one who had effortlessly cleared his entire hallway earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the others, the Fallen Angel didn't flinch or recoil when Alex approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture remained relaxed, as if he truly didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stopped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey,\" he said again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel turned his head slightly. His voice was smooth, calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I ask for a favor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Depends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to hit you lightly. About fifty times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel didn't react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex braced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people would take offense to such a request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even tried activating his [Cursed Eyes of Truth] to check the angel's stats, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A protection stops you from observing this being.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would accept something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be humiliating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel simply observed Alex for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead. I don't care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angel nodded, his aura flickering faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" Alex said. \"What's your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Astariel,\" the Fallen Angel replied, \"and you are Alex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Truth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time the [Truth or Lie] function of the eyes activated, but it was probably to see if he had lied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like he didn't though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astariel turned his gaze back toward the trial, studying the participants like a hunter analyzing his prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex took a deep breath, then threw a light punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+2 Destiny Points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It worked. Small hits counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astariel didn't even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam! Bam! Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft strikes against the angel's armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each hit gave him another 2 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after less than thirty seconds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destiny Points: 100\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back to full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" Alex said, lowering his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astariel barely reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a slight smirk that Alex couldn't see or detect in his voice, \"I hope you pass the exam, human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned away but smiled slightly, \"You too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy was… surprisingly chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed. The numbers continued to climb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 523, it is your turn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of countless gazes pressed onto his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Primordial Dragons looked down at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes gleamed with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>",1306,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","d64b7124b46cb9e41f843c7b64b0fef209232571b3325b94cb539b31c054ec41","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-266","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-264",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]