[{"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-134":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},418174,682,"Chapter 134: Until We Meet Again","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-134",134,"\u003Cp>Vanessa nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at him, as if asking why he came to her early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus found it hard to say she could now return to her kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been together for almost a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus would be lying if he said he did not have any feeling for Vanessa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not want her to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sigh, what am I thinking? She hasn't even told me her name. It's pretty obvious how she feels about me.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus told her he could help her sneak back into Hazriel kingdom since they reopened the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa was not as happy as he expected her to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She barely smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few weeks later, Orcus met an illegal smuggler and ensured the safe passage for Vanessa's return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt melancholic when she left without even revealing her name to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you look so down?\" Anna asked him. \"Is it because that witch left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What do you mean by witch—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was a foreigner. Did you really think I wouldn't realize it after spending a year with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood why his mother suddenly stopped pushing him to start a relationship with Vanessa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop thinking about that witch. Today is your big day. You are being promoted to Emperor's Personal Surgeon and…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna stretched her words as if to create a sense of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm receiving an award too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's for being a patriotic citizen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus' eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile bloomed on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congrats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, let's celebrate after we return from the ceremony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus and Anna visited the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the recrowning of the Emperor after they won the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young Emperor started with the ceremonial speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo did not pay much attention until the Emperor presented a small silver cube to the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have triumphed at last in capturing the spawns of the devils!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behold, this is the undeniable proof of their treachery! Before you stands the demonic tool they worship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sweeping gesture, the Emperor pointed towards Orcus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For helping us bring these devils to justice, I, Lysander Kingsley, the Emperor of Pangea Empire, will be awarding the patriotic citizen, Anna Hargraves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus' heart froze when he saw his mother walk towards the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver cube in Emperor's hand belonged to Vanessa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind connected the dots even though he did not want to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained seated in a daze until the end of the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After its end, the Emperor came to meet him and thank him for his contribution in the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus' mind failed to register the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet moved after the Emperor left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orcus where are you going? Orcus!\" Anna shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet brought him to the gallows of the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers did not stop him when they recognized him as the Emperor's personal surgeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the dozens of headless corpses of Hazriel Kingdom's higher-ups, Orcus easily recognized the corpse of a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crouched next to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vanessa's...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus' voice was unnervingly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the confirmation, Orcus returned to his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not know what he was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body continued to do the daily chores like always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna could not watch Orcus like that for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you acting like the world has ended?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know the witch's true identity!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed him by his shoulders when he remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was the princess of that kingdom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You found her while she was escaping the rebels!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa's kingdom was defeated due to betrayal of spies of Pangea hidden among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to hide among the soldiers since her whole kingdom was searching for her, and the frontlines were the last place they expected the princess to visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna's face contorted when she noticed the listless expression on Orcus' face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of black magic did that witch do on my child?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She broke into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay on his bed, staring at the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't cry or feel sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, he was folding his blanket when suddenly he noticed a paper beneath his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A letter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To Orcus,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for saving me and sorry for leaving without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you angry now that you realize I can speak your language?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, when we first met, I was ready to embrace death, which is why I spoke only in my kingdom's native tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fate works in mysterious ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I survived, thanks to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we spent time together, the distance between us shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did you feel the same?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must wonder why I never expressed these feelings aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I grew too close to you, I feared I would abandon everything to stay by your side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to return to avenge my family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I write this letter tonight, I find myself torn between choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't want to leave you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This may sound selfish, but please wait for me. I promise I will return to you, even if it takes years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yours, Proserpina]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orcus' tears stained the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you could talk, you should've done that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was back in the hall with Sphinx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did not spend more than five years in that vision. Was it easier than the first one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx was having fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you feeling? Angry at Anna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo stared at the Sphinx silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth after a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the question?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo did not cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My question is will you forgive Anna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I told you Anna did everything to save Orcus?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Vanessa — or Proserpina if we use her true name — was caught Orcus would've been beheaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Vanessa returned after a few years, she could've not been with Orcus because she was the enemy kingdom's princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anna knew Orcus would've been heartbroken no matter how their story played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She became the villain, serving as a convenient outlet to Orcus' pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, isn't it easier to cope with sadness when you have someone to blame for it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx took a step and appeared before Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now tell me, are you angry at Anna?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you kill her and then kill yourself like the original Orcus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1086,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","f011b68c867c47c219f47a4b7813e313980b18d5ebeb0a2d47ba56dba45038b4","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-135","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-133",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]