[{"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-487":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},1140123,1479,"Chapter 487 487: Alex and Kaelios VS Veyrion and Nocturne","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-487",487,"\u003Cp>Alex didn't waste a single moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Veyrion and Nocturne stood before him, a surge of resolve flared in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, his gaze sharpened, and he activated his [Eyes of the Cursed Void].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black, ethereal glow surged through his pupils as the invisible veil between him and his enemies tore apart for just a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Veyrion, God of Darkness]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Universal]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Health: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Sword of Darkness, Shadow Dash, ???...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his powerful eyes, he could only glimpse the skills that Veyrion had revealed through combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among them, one stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his eyes landed on the phrase [Sword of Darkness], something in his chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp chill crawled across his back, instinct warning him before logic could process it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved on to Nocturne without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Nocturne, Chosen One of Darkness]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Universal]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Health: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Sword of Darkness, Dark Fortress, ???...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two known abilities again, but just like Veyrion, he wielded the [Sword of Darkness] as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts sharpened, the pieces slowly clicking into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see no point in dragging this out,\" he muttered, eyes narrowing as he glanced at Kaelios beside him, \"Let's end this before it escalates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios gave a subtle nod, his expression just as grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from them, Veyrion let out a low, mocking laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, his presence dimming the air around him as he extended a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll trap you in our domain, just like the last idiot who dared to challenge us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness surged in his palm, and from nothingness, the [Sword of Darkness] materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't shimmer or glow like most legendary weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it devoured the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything around it grew duller, greyer, like it was draining the very essence of the world around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nocturne followed suit, summoning his blade in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both swords out, the atmosphere twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ambient light seemed to recoil, and shadows lengthened unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sinister darkness slithered into the ground beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped as he muttered to Kaelios, \"I think I understand now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understand what?\" Kaelios asked, already summoning his dual [Destiny Blades].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin golden weapons shimmered with radiant brilliance, fighting against the darkness trying to consume the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's their domain. It probably activates once they absorb enough light from the area around us. I noticed it during the Chosen Round too. Nocturne's sword, it was absorbing the light constantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios gave a small hum in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion and Nocturne glanced at one another, confusion flickering across their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't speak, but the message was clear in their narrowed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell did he figure that out so quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, that didn't stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let the strongest prevail,\" Veyrion said in a half-mocking tone, bowing slightly, like a knight honoring an opponent before a duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his head dipped, he vanished in a blur of speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Sword of Darkness] came crashing down with lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios met the strike head-on with both [Destiny Blades], locking the god in place as sparks exploded from their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The echo of that first clash rang through the darkening field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their duel erupted into a storm of slashes, each one threatening to tear the space apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Alex stood perfectly still, eyes scanning every detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something wasn't right. Nocturne hadn't moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained exactly where he was, arms folded, eyes focused solely on Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why wasn't he helping Veyrion? Why was he just watching?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't like it, and he acted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one fluid motion, he activated [Celestial Judgment].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve holy blades burst from the heavens, encircling him like divine sentinels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A holy light clashed against the pressing darkness, resisting its suffocating grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he activated [Bleeding Dragon Claws], transforming his left arm into jagged, blood-red claws capable of tearing through nearly anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, ten colorful spheres of radiant energy spiraled out from his body, the manifestation of [Universal Orbs], hovering with unstable power as they pulsed like small stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nocturne smiled then. Not a friendly smile. It was sharp, cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're throwing out everything right from the start, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to,\" Alex replied, his voice calm but heavy, \"I'm not giving you the chance to overwhelm me later. I'm ending this now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Nocturne didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just kept watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could feel the trap closing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was wrong, but he didn't yet know what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Veyrion let out a sudden, deep laugh as he swung again, eyes gleaming with arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've already lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios didn't even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his blades to counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWAM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A horrifying sound followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden [Destiny Blades] cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in one clean motion, Veyrion's sword cut them both in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden energy burst outward, only to be pulled into the [Sword of Darkness], vanishing into its void-like core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios' eyes widened, but before he could react, SWIPE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade slashed again, and Kaelios' head was severed from his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body collapsed. His head hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've been marked,\" Veyron whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion casually walked over and kicked the severed head across the dirt like a discarded toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You control the light. All your abilities carry that golden hue. And we,\" he lifted his sword, which pulsed with absorbed light, \"we devour the light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arm shot forward, ordering all twelve [Celestial Judgment] blades to strike in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They flew like meteors, guided by his will, each one targeting a vital point on Nocturne and Veyrion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! FWISH! SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the blades touched the [Sword of Darkness], and each time, the golden light that made them up was drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their brilliance faded, siphoned into the twin void-swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single blade was rendered useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the battlefield, it was even darker now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So dark it felt like they stood on the edge of some abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle had only begun seconds ago, but Alex already felt something ominous clawing at his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continued, he wouldn't survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a thread of golden light sparked in the gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios' body twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destiny Shift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden thread connected his severed head to his body, and within a heartbeat, his head reattached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered back beside Alex, breathing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You good?\" Alex asked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios didn't answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes narrowed as he steadied himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion tilted his head with genuine curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting. You can come back. Hm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't finish the thought, but the conclusion was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood something deeper now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway,\" Veyrion continued casually, \"One more minute and it'll all be over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything centered around those swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could feel it. He could remember it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he saw the [God of Darkness] in his past life, Veyrion had floated in the sky like some unstoppable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had swung that same sword once and obliterated entire armies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That future couldn't happen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clenched his fists, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kaelios,\" he said, voice low but firm, \"They're going to unleash something soon. A skill or domain, or both. Something powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios nodded grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't matter. None of my abilities are useful here. Everything I have uses golden light, and they're just going to absorb it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex looked over his shoulder at him, eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then use the one thing you've been saving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios' expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could backfire. I only have 212 DP left. We might not get another chance to use it. If we do this, we're putting everything on the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Alex said, \"Trust me. Use it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long silence stretched between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Kaelios looked down at his hand, clenched it, and took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So be it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden lines began tracing up his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body shimmered with divine energy, bright enough to push back the devouring gloom, if only for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex narrowed his eyes at Veyrion and Nocturne, feeling the tension spike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelios raised his voice, loud and clear, as the sky responded to his call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SCALES OF DESTINY!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden pulse rippled across the dark battlefield like a tidal wave as the [God of Destiny] used the skill he needed to unleash his [Domain].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their final gambit, before the God of Darkness unleashed whatever power he was truly hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>",1412,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","2ea22b4efb080761bffcbc3cec3022d04ef0c791360d07f30f5a476770aa6ddd","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-488","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-486",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]