[{"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-57":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},1139827,1479,"Chapter 57: Chapter 57: The Lord's Test, Alphox Actually Does Something","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>As Alex uttered the name of the dreaded necromancer, \"Lich, the Necromancer,\" the silence in the [Undead Castle] was deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead Lord]'s fiery eyes flickered, and the tension between him and the [Undead King] seemed to freeze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mention of Lich had clearly rattled the Lord, though he tried not to show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That name...\" the [Undead Lord] rumbled, his voice dropping to a dangerous tone. \"You speak of someone that is doing something as idiotic as that fool beside you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead King] scoffed but said nothing, his cold gaze remaining on the [Undead Lord].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two titans were locked in a silent war of wills, but Alex could sense that the name he'd just dropped had shifted the power dynamic, even if just slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know of Lich's return?\" the [Undead Lord] pressed, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet seemed to tremble with each movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded, though his heart was hammering in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was treading on dangerous ground, but it was his only shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've seen it. Lich is gathering his forces, not just here but across the other realms. He plans to enslave every undead, including you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead Lord] stiffened, his molten eyes narrowing. \"Lich has been in hiding for centuries. What proof do you have that he is preparing to make a move now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no real proof beyond his knowledge from his past life, but he had to sell this. \"He's already started enslaving lesser undead. It's only a matter of time before he turns his eyes here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead Lord] seemed to consider this, his eyes flicking to the [Undead King] for a moment before returning to Alex. \"If this is true... then perhaps you are not as useless as I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex felt a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he could talk his way out of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the [Undead Lord] raised a skeletal hand, and the ground beneath Alex's feet began to tremble. \"However, I will not take the word of a mere mortal without a test of your strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's stomach dropped. \"A test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\" The [Undead Lord] grinned, his skull gleaming in the dim light. \"You claim to be the master of the [Undead King]? Then prove your worth. Survive, and I might consider your words. Fail, and your bones will join my collection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Alex could react, the ground in front of him split open, and from the dark abyss, a figure began to emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air filled with the stench of decay as an enormous undead warrior climbed out of the chasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clad in ancient, rusted armor, the creature towered over Alex, its eyes glowing with an eerie blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Undead Warlord - Level 100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 500,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's breath caught in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was bad—really bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord stood three times as tall as Alex, wielding a jagged, blackened greatsword that radiated dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skeletons, even with their doubled stats, were no match for this monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fight,\" the [Undead Lord] commanded, his voice booming through the hall. \"Show me the strength of the one who dares claim the [Undead King] as his own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord let out a low growl and charged at Alex, its heavy footsteps shaking the ground with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit!\" Alex cursed, quickly summoning his skeletons to form a defensive line in front of him. \"Get ready, guys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten skeletons stepped forward, their swords raised, but Alex knew they were hopelessly outmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast [Stone Barrier] on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't help much against a monster like this, but it was all he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead Warlord] swung its massive greatsword in a wide arc, and the force of the blow shattered two of Alex's skeletons instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-21,938!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies crumbled into dust, their health pools no match for the warlord's power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit!\" Alex gritted his teeth, quickly summoning more skeletons to replace the fallen ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was a losing battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord was too strong, and every swing of its sword decimated Alex's forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, his skeletons fell, their bones cracking under the sheer force of the warlord's attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex tried to cast [Grand Fireball], firing a ball of fire at the warlord, but the attack barely scratched its armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord didn't even seem to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-142!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a matter of seconds, Alex was down to his last two skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord's sword came crashing down again, and with a sickening crunch, the last of Alex's minions fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was just him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alphox!\" Alex shouted in desperation. \"I need your help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undead King!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What about the [Death Call]?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I helped you with the gate, I consider this to be the death call.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord advanced, its glowing eyes locked on Alex as it raised its sword for a final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic surged through Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was out of options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could try to run, but the [Undead Lord] would never let him leave now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatsword came down, and Alex barely managed to roll out of the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade slammed into the ground, sending cracks spider-webbing across the stone floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex scrambled to his feet, his heart pounding in his chest. \"Come on, Alphox, where the hell are you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, just as the warlord raised its sword for another strike, a deafening roar echoed through the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow passed over Alex, and he looked up to see Alphox, the [Shadow Dragon], materializing in the air above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Alphox - Tier 4 Pet]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Master: FateBreaker.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally!\" Alex gasped, relief flooding through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn't be fun to see you die and be stuck here,\" Alphox laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox let out a guttural growl as he descended, his massive wings beating against the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed between Alex and the warlord, his dark scales glinting in the dim light of the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Undead Warlord] hesitated for the first time, its glowing eyes narrowing as it faced the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You called, 'master'?\" Alphox's voice was dripping with sarcasm, but Alex didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just glad the dragon had shown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah, just kill that thing!\" Alex shouted, backing away to give Alphox room to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox's lips curled into a cruel smile. \"With pleasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon let out a deafening roar, and dark energy surged around him as he lunged at the warlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alphox's claws tore through the warlord's rusted armor like it was paper, leaving deep gashes in its undead flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-84,000! -84,000! 84,000!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord swung its greatsword at Alphox, but the dragon was too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a powerful beat of his wings, Alphox dodged the attack and retaliated with a blast of shadowy fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-170,000!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames engulfed the warlord, and for the first time, the undead creature let out a pained roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex watched in awe as Alphox tore through the warlord with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon's power was on a completely different level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mere moments, Alphox had reduced the once fearsome [Undead Warlord] to a pile of smoldering bones and ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord was level 100, but Alphox, having gained 20% of his power back, meant that he would be at around level 200, a clear overkill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your pet \"Alphox, The Shadow Dragon\" has defeated the \"Undead Warlord\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Experience gained: 120,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have leveled up to level 34, all attribute points have been raised by 5, and you have 4 free attribute points to assign as well as 1 skill point!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have leveled up to level 35, all attribute points have been raised by 5, and you have 4 free attribute points to assign as well as 1 skill point!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have leveled up to level 36...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have leveled up to level 37...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! Ding! Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have reached Tier 2!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Extraction prompt triggered...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warlord Greatsword (Epic)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Undead Skill: Aura of Death]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warlord Armor (Rare)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not having too much time to think about that or to check the descriptions, Alex selected the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would check it out later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank god for dragons,\" he muttered, glancing at Alphox, who was now casually flicking the ash off his claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that was entertaining,\" Alphox said, his tone bored. \"But you really need to stop relying on me for everything, 'master.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" the [Undead Lord] said, his voice echoing through the hall. \"It wasn't you, but I consider allies as a proof of strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another notification flashed in front of Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have earned the right to leave the \"Undead Land\"!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no interest in you anymore, human, go,\" Lord just gestured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: your token was refined, and you can now enter and leave undead land at will.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a question before,\" Alex risked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren't there any undead here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Undead Land, so there would be thousands if not hundreds of thousands of undead roaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the only ones he met were the two guards at the start, the warlord, and the undead lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" the [Undead Lord] sighed, \"There is nobody left but a small amount of us, human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undead Land's inhabitants are currently less than a hundred, so no point in meddling on such useless talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How hypocritical!\" the king suddenly materialized again, \"Our land has no one inside of it but you and a few others, yet you tell me that I'm a traitor that ruined everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn't feel like creating problems, and so before the undead lord could even answer, he grabbed his [Undead Land Token] and used it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to leave now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of relief washed over Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly pressed \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the black mist swirled around Alex, signaling his exit, the [Undead Lord] gave him a final look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will meet again,\" the lord whispered ominously, just as the world around Alex dissolved into shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, with a flash, Alex was gone, leaving the oppressive atmosphere of the [Undead Land] behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1678,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.111Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","3e782185f92853b56ae146bb775b2b7c62bda414e3458700f3c71ae00c044ddd","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-58","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-56",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]