[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades":3,"chapter-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-106":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades",{"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},418146,682,"Chapter 106: Depth Level 3","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-106",106,"\u003Cp>\"Harrison, Lucas, Sean, Arthur, Nathan and I will go to Depth Level 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rest will stay behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made them react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I w-want to come to the Depth Level 3,\" Leonora said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me follow you.\" Mars' voice flowed from the earpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like the deaths affected them greatly.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed the earpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I can't allow that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mars, I'm taking most of the heavy hitters with myself. I need someone strong to protect the Corners after we leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence before Mars responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was off, but Neo did not purse the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leonora, I can't take you either. You are in no condition to fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can fight. I defeated multiple monsters after the Shadows' attack and I dealt with the Corner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke in between her ragged breathes and stared at him with bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-Neo, I will go to the Depth Level 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either with everyone or alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think this is a game? You will die if you encounter Arthur's Shadow in your current condition!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group flinched when Neo raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was their first time seeing him like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christian, Kendrick, Gwen, and Clara are already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We aren't sure if we can rescue Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People are losing their lives, Leonora. Stop acting like a brat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't your Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won't pamper your requests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven's Gifted…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genius…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonora had been called with many similar titles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her natural talent was unrivalled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was why she could lazy around all day, skip training, and still stand on par with geniuses like Morrigan and Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if she had put in effort and trained diligently?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I could've saved Christian.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonora strengthened her resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I d-don't care. I'm going to the next Depth Level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. But I don't care if you die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everyone became silent, Lucas spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it okay for seven of us to go and leave only thee here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shadows might attack them while we are away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't happen. The Shadows will attack our group since everyone who has a Shadow is coming with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if they are already at this Depth Level? I'm sure they'll go after Mars and others before following us to Depth Level 3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They aren't here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send Cassandra here. She will guard one Corner while Mars and Felix will guard other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Felix was too weak, Neo decided to keep him with Mars for safety purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassandra arrived at their location after a few dozen minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo explained to her about the current situation of the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no monsters at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be able to deal with ones who are lured by the Corner since this is only Depth Level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If too many monsters come at once, use the narrow corridors to fight them one by one while Mars come to your location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave her two slips of paper, one red and the other blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are one time use communicators. They will work even if we are at different Depth Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use the red one if you and Mars can't deal with monsters and need our help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The blue one is to time the destruction of the Corners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked far from enthused to receive orders from Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any problem?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clicked her tongue and looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Our teamwork is a mess,' Neo thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left with Leonora, Arthur, Sean and Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They met with Harrison and Lucas at the entrance of the doorway to Depth Level 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again, keep an eye on your masks. Make sure it isn't broken or loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't afford a careless mistake like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mask created a translucent layer around their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It protected them from the high-concentration of Shadow elemental inside the Window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would die without it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group stepped into the swirling mass of shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt as if they were stepping into quagmire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening their eyes, they found themselves on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concentration of shadow elemental increased by several folds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible presence was pressing down on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use your Divine Energy carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The air here is full of shadow elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There isn't much non-elemental Divine Energy to absorb if you run out of juice,\" Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the group complicated gaze before releasing an inaudible sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is going to decide how everything goes.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo opened his mouth after he checked the watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third Corner is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The indicator on the watch continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will split into two groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One group will deal with Shadows while the other group — Nathan and I — secures the Corner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at him with varied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprehension, doubt, worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just you two?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The monsters at Depth Level 3 are stronger than the previous Depth Level. Are you sure you want to face the monster guarding the Corner with only Nathan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if Shadows attack you?\" Lucas spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can deal with the monsters ourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shadows won't attack us. Despite being strong, they are still monsters in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their instinct is to attack the original to take over their bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's words made Lucas stare at him for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas answered after a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…It's your call. I'll follow the orders of the mission leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone except Arthur agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't need to split off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better to deal with the Shadows first, then the Corners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's where you are wrong, Arthur. The Shadows will revive even if we eliminate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have to destroy the Corners if we want to close the Window and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Defeating Shadows is not our goal. It's a distraction that needs to be dealt with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur did not look convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, we'll ask for help if we can't secure the Corner ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo left with Nathan after explaining them the order they should fight the Shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He created a Domain of Darkness when they were far from the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we really going to secure the Corner alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I lied to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A relieved expression appeared on Nathan's face until he heard Neo's next words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep a Shadow summon near Arthur's group and use the others to search for Lucas' Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucas is smart enough to know what I'm planning, so he will make sure the Shadow summon near them isn't killed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this to…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, we'll go after Lucas' Shadow as soon as Arthur's Shadow attacks their group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two of us alone against Lucas' Shadow?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Neo in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no other choice. Lucas' Shadow can use portals. It can help the other Shadows escape or ambush us easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Lucas' Shadow was defeated they could never win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had I brought anyone else with us, the Shadows would've kept an eye on us and went after us too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is why it's only us two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look like I get your plan. But it's impossible for us to defeat Lucas' Shadow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is the second strongest from the Zeus Clan after Morrigan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hell, he could've contended for the first rank if he was allowed by his Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can defeat his Shadow. Didn't I do what he couldn't? I defeated Morrigan and I'm the Ruler.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cheated back then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a plan at that time and I do one now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan suddenly became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite everything, he was more afraid of Neo than Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was strong — very strong — but only that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nothing other than his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, however, was shrewd and smart on top of being a capable fighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He displayed multiple times why he shouldn't be faced as an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan back during the ranking tournament to defeat Morrigan and rescue Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His team receiving a slot after they failed to clear the participation requirement for the S-rank mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His crystal clear instructions after they entered the Window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe we can defeat Lucas' Shadow?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really have a plan to defeat Lucas' Shadow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not exactly a plan, but saying the truth would make it hard to get Nathan's cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving Nathan's approval, Neo cancelled the Coffin of Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved around while fighting and avoiding Shadow monsters before Nathan received a feedback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his forehead and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Shadow summon following the team just died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it the Shadows?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think, yes. The summon said Arthur and everyone suddenly took out their weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like the battle started on their side. What about Lucas' Shadow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About that…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan squeezed his eyes shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been searching all high vantage points that have a clear view at Arthur and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only three places are left. One of them should've Lucas' Shadow—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped speaking and took an audible breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1508,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c3ee6b6ee5a836fe7629a199cfb39256e3dbd073773111a47eeff1fb3caa7bd","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-107","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-105",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]