[{"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-61":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},1139831,1479,"Chapter 61 Greater Skeleton, Goblin Warlord","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>The dim, eerie light of the dungeon's fifth floor flickered as Alex extended his hands forward, focusing his mind and summoning his undead minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar surge of mana pulsed through him, but this time it felt heavier, more demanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed as the energy coalesced into the form of five skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, something felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of the usual set of skeletal warriors he was accustomed to, a towering figure emerged amidst the familiar quartet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[-7000 Mana.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana drain bit into him, but the sight before him made the cost worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing among the four lesser skeletons was a new creation—a greater skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't just a slightly more powerful version of his regular summons; this was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At nearly twice the height of its comrades, it wielded a massive bone sword that radiated dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its bones were thicker, reinforced with an ethereal glow that suggested immense durability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing panel materialized in front of Alex, displaying the creature's stats:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Greater Skeleton]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 15,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All other stats are set at 3,000.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes widened at the sheer bulk of its health and the balanced attributes across the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike his other skeletons that mirrored his own stats, this greater skeleton had its own defined power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing was a tank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was admiring his creation, another panel popped up in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Equipment Slot #1: Weapon]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Alex blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can currently equip your 'greater skeletons' with weapons you extract.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible!\" he muttered to himself, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that all the weapons he had no use for wouldn't just be sold off for cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they could serve a higher purpose—equipping his ever-growing undead army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An army. Yes, he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, but surely, he was building something greater than just a few minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a greater skeleton leading the charge, his forces could dominate these floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it be possible to send them while he isn't even there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely had time to revel in the possibilities when the air in the cavern shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low rumble echoed through the walls, and a wave of heat brushed against his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goblin Warlord was still here, after all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clad in spiked armor and wielding a colossal war axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its red eyes burned with malevolence, and a guttural growl rumbled from its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Goblin Warlord]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 60]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tier 3 Elite Boss]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 100,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex grinned as the panel displayed the warlord's stats. \"This'll be fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was stronger than the [Death Revenant] and [Undead King]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also the first tier 3 boss that Alex was about to actually fight, since the monster inside [Undead Land] had been taken care of by Alphox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his wrist, his undead minions surged forward, led by the greater skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goblin Warlord let out a roar, raising its axe high before charging at Alex's army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled beneath its massive strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex reacted quickly, summoning a searing ball of flame in his hand. \"Grand Fireball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing sphere shot forward, colliding with the goblin's chest and exploding in a burst of fiery energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-6569!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goblin Warlord staggered back, its chest scorched, but it barely seemed fazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snarl, it swung its axe, cleaving through two of Alex's lesser skeletons in a single strike, reducing them to bone shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-10,389!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-11,381!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True damage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It ignored their defense using its axe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex needed to be careful, as he actually had only slightly more HP than the skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, big guy. Let's see how you handle this,\" Alex muttered under his breath, focusing on his greater skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\" Alex commanded, and his hulking undead warrior charged forward, meeting the warlord head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone met steel as the greater skeleton's bone sword clashed against the goblin's war axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two titans locked in a brutal struggle, neither giving an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Warlord had 3500 points in strength, slightly superior to the greater skeleton, but regardless, the skeleton held on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex knew he couldn't just rely on his undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to wear the warlord down fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his staff, summoning a shard of blood-red energy, \"Crimson Shard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shard shot forward like a bullet, embedding itself in the Goblin Warlord's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-2128!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord roared in pain but continued swinging its axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greater skeleton managed to parry the attack but was knocked back by the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-8738\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's mind raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warlord's endurance was impressive, but if he could keep chipping away at it with ranged attacks, he might stand a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned another spell—this one more volatile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inferno Tempest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of scorching fire engulfed the warlord, causing it to roar in fury as flames licked its armored form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-4797!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damage wasn't enough to finish it, but it weakened its defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greater skeleton seized the moment, plunging its bone sword deep into the warlord's gut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-3,000!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goblin Warlord staggered, its movements growing sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex saw his opportunity, and so he let go of his staff while grabbing his [Poison Bear Dagger], then rushed toward the warlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the human get close instead of letting his army attack, the Warlord smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's my win!' it thought as it raised its axe, ready to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now!\" Alex commanded, and the greater skeleton swung its sword in a wide arc, cleaving into the warlord's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weakness hit, dealing 300% of damage!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-9000!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Alex began to slash the warlord repeatedly from below using [Powerful Slash].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, it fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Goblin Warlord defeated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have gained 5,382 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Extraction Talent Activated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Goblin Warlord's Axe (Epic)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: grants +500 Strength to the wielder.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+1 Skill Point]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+5 Strength Attribute]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex approached the fallen warlord and examined the massive war axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled. \"This will do nicely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have extracted \"Goblin Warlord's Axe\".]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the weapon in hand, he immediately slid it to his greater skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a panel appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you want to give 'Goblin Warlord's Axe' to your \"Greater Skeletons\"?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Alex selected 'Yes.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone sword in his greater skeleton's hand dissolved into dust, replaced by the enormous war axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of his undead minion wielding such a powerful weapon sent a thrill through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect,\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the warlord defeated, Alex retrieved a key from the goblin's remains—his ticket to the next floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have defeated the Goblin Warlord, granting you \"Floor 6-10 Dungeon Key\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the trapdoor ahead, inserting the key, and heard the heavy clunk of the lock disengaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to descend, a message appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[StarPillow: Did you manage to escape the dragon's grasp?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped in his tracks, then let out a quick smile before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[FateBreaker: You could say that. It agreed to stay with me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely had time to hit send before a familiar voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't push your luck, human,\" the dragon's voice growled as it materialized beside him, its enormous form towering over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When am I getting my next maxed-out crystal shard, by the way?\" the dragon asked, impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex scratched his chin. \"Maybe later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm, well, it better happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe once you start helping out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm already helping you by not killing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you both shut up?\" The Undead King appeared above them, his ethereal form radiating power. \"Meeting that damned Undead Lord fired me up. I need to get stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, by the way, Alex,\" the Undead King turned his gaze to the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'None of them calls me master, the disrespect!' Alex thought, but quickly moved on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to get stronger fast, I may have a way,\" the King smiled as he pressed his hands together, and a dark energy began to surrounded them all, \"Let's see if I'm strong enough to do this now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1327,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.111Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","1c1da787a4073a2f268fe2f7b780716ebb8f0ac6b4a90df70a09de71b0837341","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-62","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-60",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]