[{"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-49":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},1139719,1479,"Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Toxic Forest Event, Poison Mist","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>Before leaving the novice village forest, Alex performed a quick scan through his inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained a second [Snake Backpack] and decided to take advantage of his synthesis ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated the synthesis process and combined the two identical items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synthesis Complete!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Snake Backpack + Snake Backpack = Python Backpack (Legendary)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Can store up to 250 items, up to Legendary rank.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A satisfied grin formed on Alex's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His inventory space had just increased significantly, providing him with enough room for all the rare items he hoped to collect during the upcoming event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect,\" he thought, stashing the newly synthesized backpack into his inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Alex turned his attention to something even more important: his prized [S-Rank Shadow Egg].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, panel,\" he called out. \"Show me the S-Rank Shadow Egg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A panel appeared before him, showing the shadow egg inside a blue square, standing still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the egg was a notification that read:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Needs an S-Rank Seal Card to Hatch.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex wasn't focused on hatching it just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he wanted to try something else—something potentially game-breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential Extraction is available.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't use his ability on a living being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the moment the egg began the hatching process, there was no way he could enhance it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about when it is still in its egg form?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know if it would work, but it was still worth the try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He eyed the egg carefully, and then whispered, \"Potential Extraction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you want to use 'Potential Extraction' on 'S-Rank Shadow Egg'?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly what he hoped for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Extraction successful! You have enhanced 'S-Rank Shadow Egg' to 'SSS-Rank Shadow Egg'!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your pet was supposed to be a 'Night Howler Terror,' but it has now evolved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process had elevated his pet from an already powerful S-Rank to the ultimate tier: SSS-Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could feel his excitement build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In most cases, companions could grow to be as powerful, if not more powerful, than their masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This SSS-Rank pet was going to be an absolute beast, capable of turning the tide in any battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice,\" Alex muttered, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished admiring his newly enhanced egg, a notification popped up in the corner of his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[StarPillow: Where are you?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Alice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, Alex pulled up his [World Map] to check her location. She was standing at the entrance of Dawn City, waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[FateBreaker: Coming, don't worry.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting any time, Alex made his way toward the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he noticed numerous players struggling with preparations for the Toxic Forest event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were desperately trying to gather ingredients to make poison antidotes, while others were panicking over the high cost of buying them outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later, Alex arrived at the entrance to Dawn City, where Alice was waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked as radiant as ever, a small smile of relief on her face as she spotted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, you left me behind, you big jerk!\" she teased, but her tone was light-hearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I was busy preparing for the event. Here, take this,\" Alex said, pulling out several poison antidotes from his new [Python Backpack] and handing them to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Alice raised an eyebrow, impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Archers, in comparison to most classes, get a starter inventory that can hold up to 500 slots, a good advantage that can help them store not only arrows, but items from any rarity too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is why Alice didn't need a backpack, archers never needed one, as when they upgraded their profession, their inventory size increased too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just to make it convenient for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what do we do now?\" Alice asked, tucking the antidotes away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I've pretty much prepared everything,\" Alex said with a shrug, \"so we just need to head into the event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, you keep treating me like I'm a baby by doing everything yourself!\" Alice pouted playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her banter, they decided to head into the city for some final preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knights and members of the church eyed Alex warily, but his reputation was just high enough to avoid any trouble with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick stop at the alchemist to check for any last-minute supplies, the two of them logged out for some rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Alex awoke to the smell of breakfast—well, kind of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice had tried her hand at cooking, but it didn't exactly turn out as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You couldn't expect someone that had been sheltered, with a dozen private chefs, to be good on their first try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it good?\" she asked, her eyes hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhm… no,\" Alex replied honestly, though he took a few bites anyway. \"But I'm sure you'll improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick meal, it was time to get back to business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Toxic Forest Event: 4 minutes remain]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event timer was ticking down in real-world time, meaning there were just a few more minutes before the action started in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you want to join 'Universal Descent'?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, both Alex and Alice were teleported back into the game, appearing at the entrance to Dawn City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city was packed with players, all of them scrambling to prepare for the Toxic Forest event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selling cheap antidotes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking for a party!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The alchemist is out of stock—someone help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos filled the streets as players rushed to buy antidotes or find parties to join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poison mist would only dissipate once the event ended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the antidotes, they wouldn't survive the poison mist that filled the forest, which meant they wouldn't be able to collect any points or claim any rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't care about the commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fully prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His main focus now was earning enough points to secure that SSS-Level Seal Card he needed to hatch his enhanced pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! Ding! Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[One minute remains!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game made a global announcement, reminding everyone that the event was about to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex checked his map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray mist that had previously obscured the [Toxic Forest] had been replaced by a detailed map of the area, showing a dense forest with several key locations marked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This event revealed itself to be much more juicy than expected by many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, all the major guilds would participate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Night Howler Apocalypse] was an event you were forced to participate in if you were inside the first city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the [Toxic Forest Event] was something you had a choice to participate in or not, meaning that it became ten times as popular and wanted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with the rewards already displayed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the clock hit zero, another announcement rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! Ding! Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Toxic Forest landmark has been made public. Players may now enter and begin earning points by defeating monsters.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: There is no ranking. Points are all that matter.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don't forget your poison antidotes!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The antidote market had exploded overnight, with the price of a single antidote rising from one silver coin to five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any avid businessman would have had an orgasm at this return, Richard included, maybe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex didn't need to worry about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already prepared plenty for both himself and Alice, and planned to sell the leftovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made their way toward the forest, passing by countless players who were struggling to buy antidotes or join last-minute parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached the entrance, a green mist loomed over the forest—thick, toxic, and deadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's strong,\" Alice gasped as she stared at the mist in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's low-level poison,\" Alex corrected her, his tone calm. \"We'll be fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping into the mist, both Alex and Alice pulled out their antidotes from their inventories and drank them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are now immune to poison for 59:59 minutes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" Alex said, his voice firm as he pointed toward the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, they both stepped into the toxic wilderness, ready for whatever challenges awaited them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1326,"2026-06-03T12:12:46.833Z","2026-06-03T12:12:54.874Z",1,"novelbin.me","3be467d3c2814c920876fbf1e7811bb5c90e26261e75b4be18ad94703643e5df","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-50","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-48",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]