[{"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-144":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},418184,682,"Chapter 144: City Of Reapers","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>\"I can tell you where the next droplet is, but I want something in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want me to share the blood, then I'm afraid, we can't have a deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I don't need the blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spider monster continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The others places are more dangerous than here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't have been able to enter those places even if you helped me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instead I want you to help me catch someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like a good proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysander and Alaric kept quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena approached Neo and opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awakened Demigod.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, not that one. What is your Reaper rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, are you even registered, or are you a rogue monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo never heard those terms in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spider monster continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Aura of Death is attuned to Underworld. That's only possible if you are a monster like us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how the hell do you not know about Reaper ranks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Neo's confused expression, Selene muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you lose your memories after you were corrupted by the Darkness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She explained to him in simple terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead souls come to the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are either taken by the Reapers to the paradise, or they remain in the Forest Of All Beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who remain here are corrupted by Darkness and become monsters. Like you and me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene raised one of her leg and placed it on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a lot to explain, but first thing first. Let's go to a Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to get you registered before you can help me with the Hunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a string of energy trying to flow into his body through Selene's leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let it enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies turned into ink and fell into the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena carried Neo through the Shadow Movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to stop a few times on the way to let Selene recover her Divine Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few hours later, they reached the entrance of a town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene cancelled the Shadow Movement Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies returned to their usual form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was filled with monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An umbrella with an eye, a giant tortoise that walked on two legs, humans with animal-like ears and tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than the monsters, it seemed like a normal medieval human town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had stores, buildings, and the place was filled with the vibrancy of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nice isn't it?\" Selene smiled. \"Welcome to Tartale, the first City of Reapers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked around the place with marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected to see a city in the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two entered the giant ancient building at the city border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene pointed at the wall on the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is where you can see usual missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They can be anything. From collecting herbs for the nanny next doors to hunting the ancient dragon that recently woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, the ancient dragon, Veldora, attacked Nemorax, the Wandering Giant, a few months ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The droplets of blood fell during their battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nemorax?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it used to just roam around. That's why it's called the Wandering Giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although it's a corrupted monster, it never attacked anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It suddenly went berserk a few months ago and Veldora also woke up at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't know what the cause was. However, most of us think the incidents are related.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded as if it was not his fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm pretty sure both of them were after my blood.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene pointed to the right wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There you can find Hunt targets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hunt targets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they are the souls that come to the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Reapers can't gather the hundreds of thousands of soul that fall into the Underworld every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We do the task for them. We bring the souls — the Hunt Targets — to the Reapers and receive rewards in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, calling them Hunt Target is quite unique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The name is perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene and Neo entered a line at the reception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they waited for their turn, Selene continued to explain him about the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No soul wants to go with the Reapers willingly. We have to hunt them down, quite literally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the souls you can't catch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are the unlucky ones who'll become corrupted by Darkness and become a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two reached the receptionist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flying skull without a body stood behind the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It held a pen and paper with telekinesis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to get this him registered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Name, time of death, place of death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn't remember when he died. He forgot everything when he became a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo did not correct them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was too bothersome to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the word of him being Hades' bloodline could endanger him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could ask for help from Barbatos and Paimon, sure, but there was no guarantee they would help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite clear to him they were investing in him by helping him train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they never tried to protect him during his trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Barbatos and Paimon could help him, he did not want their help unless absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo wanted to progress with his own strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnecessary help would only impede his growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying skull looked at Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, do you remember your name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo Hargraves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Now, put your hand over this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It picked a black crystal ball and put on the reception table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a contamination measurement device.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying skull explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"0~10% is for souls. They haven't been affected much by the environment of the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"10+ % contamination means you have become a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"50+ % is when you lose your sanity and become a corrupted monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you reach that level, a bounty will be put on your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skull laughed when it noticed Neo's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, don't worry, we give Pills as reward for the quests and Hunts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will help supress the spreading contamination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's only a stopgap method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to stop the contamination forever, you must become a Reaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why everyone here works hard. Harr, Harr, they have no choice but to work if they don't want to become Corrupted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the explanation, he put his hand over the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f859145fb5f168cb557fe97f63dd29fe8f305c761e9730e166291b2442705cc","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-145","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-143",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]