[{"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-401":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},1139721,1479,"Chapter 401 401: Protect the Flag, Clearing the First Wrath Trial","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-401",401,"\u003Cp>[Trial #1: Protect the Flag]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of blue light enveloped Alex as he vanished from the [Hub] of the [Tower of Wrath].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he reappeared on a new platform, the first stage of the trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his boots touched the ground, a glowing golden panel appeared above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes narrowed slightly as he read the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered the words under his breath, \"Protect the flag…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, but his gaze swept over the surroundings with sharp focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood on a vast green plain that stretched for what looked like miles in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gentle breeze rustled the grass around him, and the only sounds were the soft whisper of leaves swaying from the occasional tree dotting the landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nature dominated the area, no structures, no signs of civilization, except for one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About twenty meters in front of him, a small stone platform stood quietly amidst the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only man-made structure visible, and naturally, it drew his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That must be it,\" he thought, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked, a new message flickered into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rules: Take the flag from the shaft and manage to bring it all the way to the end without it breaking.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If the flag breaks or gets destroyed, you do not fail, as you simply have to go back all the way to the beginning to retrieve a new flag.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good luck!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's brows rose slightly as he processed the trial's objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple on the surface, carry a flag from one end of the field to another without losing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the trial didn't lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The challenge wasn't the task itself, but everything that would try to stop him along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he wasn't worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached the structure and stepped onto the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, at its center, a small metallic shaft held a flag upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fabric fluttered gently in the wind, untouched by time or dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Alex reached out and pulled it free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pole felt lighter than expected, well-balanced, and the cloth shimmered faintly as if enchanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly and looked at the [Crown of Calamity] resting atop his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you help me with this?\" he asked, holding the flag out toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The response was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black tendrils erupted from the base of the crown like coiled serpents, quickly forming a thick, skeletal hand made of dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It grasped the flag pole firmly and floated just behind Alex, allowing his hands to remain free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that alone, the difficulty of the trial dropped drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That crown had tanked strikes from the [Hatred Demon] itself without a scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, what else could even threaten the flag now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even remotely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the flag safely suspended behind him, Alex spread his four wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air pulsed with force as he gave them a single strong flap, lifting off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hovered briefly, then launched himself forward at high speed, his wings carrying him across the plain like a streak of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost immediately, the boundaries of the trial became apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the field seemed infinite, Alex could clearly see translucent walls on either side, softly glowing borders that formed a narrow corridor stretching ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a free exploration zone, it was a straight path, guiding him from the starting platform all the way to the finish line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that suited him perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex pressed forward, the crown's hand holding the flag steady just behind him, its grip unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, hordes of monsters began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beasts of all sizes emerged from the trees and plains, snarling wolves with crimson eyes, bipedal lizardmen armed with spears, even massive golems stomping through the grass with thunderous steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some waited in ambush near small structures, while others openly charged across the open field, snarling up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't give them a second glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soared over them effortlessly, his speed unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the fastest ones on the ground couldn't hope to reach him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he advanced further, the trial adapted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly halfway through the field, the monsters changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerial beasts with scaled wings and glimmering fangs took to the skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of them, all heading toward him in coordinated attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, fortress-like structures appeared below, mechanical arms lifting from hidden compartments and launching volleys of glowing projectiles into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even mid-air, Alex's control over his movement was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He weaved through the attacks, twisting and diving with practiced ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No creature could match his agility, and no projectile came close to grazing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Crown of Calamity] didn't even need to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, Alex kept moving forward, flying above chaos without breaking a sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery around him shifted gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lush green plains turned to golden fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue sky above darkened into an orange hue, shadows stretching longer as if night was approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint reddish tint bathed the landscape, and even the wind carried a different tone, harsher, heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the trial was trying to make him feel the weight of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex ignored it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after just under five minutes of flight, something appeared on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large translucent barrier shimmered at the edge of the world, almost invisible until he was right in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nearly slammed into it, but stopped just in time, wings halting him mid-air with a powerful gust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the barrier stood another stone platform, identical to the one he had started from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No monsters guarded it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, most of the nearby beasts backed away the moment Alex approached, retreating with quiet fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing with a soft thud, Alex surveyed the platform and stepped forward, approaching its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, crown,\" he said, calmly taking the flag back into his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tendrils holding it slowly pulled away, retreating back into the crown like ink vanishing into water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex climbed the final set of steps and approached the shaft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same design, perfectly sized to hold the flag he carried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he placed it inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have completed the first \"Wrath Trial\" in record time!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch,\" Alex muttered with a smirk. \"Figures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tower's reaction was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just giving out messages, it was reacting to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not many systems or trials bothered expressing awareness, but this one clearly noticed his performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant something, or someone, was watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You will be teleported back to the hub to participate in the next trial or take a break, though you probably don't need one…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the trial seemed to be aware that rest was irrelevant to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body glowed as the teleportation activated again, and within seconds, Alex was standing back inside the Hub, more precisely, back on the circular platform of the first trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same spot where he'd initially stood before being taken to the flag field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped forward, he glanced down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath the platform was a transparent tunnel, previously empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, a deep crimson liquid was flowing through it, streaming directly toward the main platform, fueling it with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[One out of three trials cleared.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The circle beneath his feet pulsed in red light, glowing steadily, and on the main platform in the distance, a symbol matching it also lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It marked his progress clearly, one down, two to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex looked toward the path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this trial had been that easy, even while throwing dozens of monsters, flying beasts, and magical fortresses at him, then the others likely wouldn't fare much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not with the kind of power he was carrying now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tower was dangerous, sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a playground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light smile on his face, Alex turned and began walking back down the bridge that connected the trial platforms to the main platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath his feet, the transparent path showed the same flowing crimson energy as before, vibrant and alive, lighting up the dark void beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached the central platform again, stepping onto its center as another panel greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1\u002F3 before \"Ascension\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stood there silently, glancing from one path to the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two other bridges extended forward, each leading to a different trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't need to rush, but he already felt his body preparing itself, itching to move, to conquer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tower wasn't just a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was proof of how far he had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, without hesitation, Alex turned toward the next path, ready to clear the second trial just as easily.\u003C\u002Fp>",1455,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","795fc04043df92e3274f9bbb90f65eb763a88f3853c2d2c2c7c75bee41adf00d","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-402","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-50",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]