[{"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-185":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},418425,682,"Chapter 185: Arriving At Hargraves Mansion","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-185",185,"\u003Cp>Neo walked towards the academy gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed the crowd waiting for him, and he frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should I call someone to pick me up?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he thought along those lines, a black sedan entered the academy premises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, and a familiar figure stepped out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good to see you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded, acknowledging the butler's greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered if his brother sent the butler, knowing he would need him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler bowed before he opened the car's door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo sat inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sank into the plush leather seat of the luxurious car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smooth ride made him lethargic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes started to droop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fatigue from days-long battles was catching up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler, a stoic figure, smiled when he saw Neo struggling to keep his eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove the car silently through the academy gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters waved cameras and microphones with excited shouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noises helped him stay awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo! Neo Hargraves! Over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plethora of voices prompted Neo to look over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo Hargraves, thank you for saving us! My daughter and I were...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal Slaying Death! Immortal Slaying Death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are reporting live from the doorsteps of Demigod Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Divine Ruler has left the premises unhindered! The Senate Hearing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ender of Undying! Ender of Undying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers were all addressed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ender of Undying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's nose wrinkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who gave me that nickname?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The title was given to you when you slayed the Minotaur, young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler smiled appreciatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's frown worsened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Couldn't they call me something simpler? The Divine Ruler was enough as it is. Ender of Undying is a bit too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his complaints, a strange sense of pride swelled within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I feel like I've become a local celebrity.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't deny the feeling was addicting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car lurched forward, and the butler navigated through the crowd skillfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They inched closer to the Hargraves estate at a steady pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took them a few hours to reach their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo pursed his lips when he saw the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen photographs of the estate, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But experiencing it in person was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization that this was the first time he was returning home as Neo Hargraves made him feel fuzzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He repeated the words, feeling a sense of familiarity and unfamiliarity with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler pulled into the driveway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive iron gates of the mansion swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meticulously manicured gardens and pathways lined with luminescent flowers on either side surprised Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's beautiful.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It feels like I'm entering a castle.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler parked the car before the main mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the door for Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo hesitated for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath to steady himself and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bag rested over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming back home, Neo had contemplated how to deal with the item inside the bag: the Trident of Poseidon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been struggling to find a way to put the weapon to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too powerful for a demigod of his rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the weapon was too useful to be left rotting inside his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it through, he decided to bring the trident back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo exited the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed a small crowd outside the Hargraves' main gates of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the residents of Greenwood City he saved or his fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came to cheer him, to celebrate his return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo shifted his gaze from the gates towards the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed his brother, Henry, standing just outside the massive double doors of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him were his friends: Jack, Nathan, Arthur, Felix, Mars, Sean, and Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group's expressions varied—from concern to relief to anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Neo could say anything, he noticed Henry's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brother was staring at the bag in his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Can he see what's inside?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought prickled at Neo's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of uncertainty arose in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should I just reveal the trident to him?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trident was one of the few weapons that could harm Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it could harm Henry too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He is definitely going to ask where I got it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo shook off the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He maintained a neutral expression as he approached his family and friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, everyone,\" he said, trying to sound casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo!\" Jack rushed forward, his brow furrowed. \"You had us worried sick! Are you okay? You didn't get hurt, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine,\" Neo replied, the practiced words rolling off his tongue. \"I wasn't injured much during the incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not injured much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara's voice rose in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You took on that horde of monsters alone! You even entered the Window alone after that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An entire team of Mythic Demigods is needed to clear a Tiger-ranked Window!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it still takes them a few weeks! You took one week only!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you not be injured after going through all that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her excessive concern surprised Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her, praises and complaints from others poured in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix and Jack complimented him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had a troubled expression, happy that Neo returned safely, but he couldn't praise such a reckless attempt of Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo smiled inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he didn't show it, he appreciated their concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back at Henry, who was still eyeing the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could tell his brother had questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose to ignore it for now, not wanting to escalate the situation further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what are you all doing here?\" Neo asked, diverting attention away from himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We wanted to welcome you home—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What really happened out there? The media is going wild with speculation. They're calling you a hero, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stepped forward, cutting Mars off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not ignore the issue anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why did you do that? You had no obligations to save anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fending off an invasion from an unidentified Window is nothing but suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you wanted to save the civilians, but at times like this, you need to think carefully—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you have retreated if you were in my place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's mouth clamped shut when Neo asked him a question instead of answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't have entered the Window alone at least,\" he replied finally\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words feeling inadequate even as they left his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would've asked for help from the adventurers or waited for reinforcements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" said Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his reasons for entering the Window alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he would've risked showing the Seed of Darkness cultivated by the Necromancer to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had no more words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's question made him realize he had been acting like a hypocrite again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go inside,\" Felix suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group entered the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grand foyer greeted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was adorned with exquisite chandeliers that cast shimmering light over the marble floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were lined with portraits of stern ancestors, and the air hummed with an unsettling familiarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo couldn't help but be stunned again at the grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they settled into the spacious living room, Neo placed the bag on a nearby table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel Henry's gaze boring into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He really looks pissed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Of course, he is pissed. I'm carrying a nuclear bomb, one that is especially dangerous to me.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I bet he wants to know what was going through my mind bringing a weapon like this without any security to protect it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room buzzed with conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His friends wanted to know what happened within the Labyrinth and the Window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo recounted his experience for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his mind focused on another topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I wonder if things are going to be okay with Elizabeth.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I know she is strong, but I'm taking a huge risk by asking her to meet me tomorrow.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Henry couldn't hold back any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo, what's in the bag?\" he asked, his tone low but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's something I picked up at the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Along the way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I found it in a nice shop while coming back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the answer was a big, fat lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry opened his mouth to press further, but Neo raised a hand to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for Neo to dodge questions like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere shifted as silence settled over the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone realized that something was wrong between Neo and Henry's conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they didn't ask him about it, knowing it would be rude to intrude in family matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's talk about something else,\" Neo diverted the topic openly. \"How's everyone doing with the academy? Any good news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was happy to bury the stifling silent atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, laughter and stories filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack recounted how he had been trying to increase the number of summons he could do together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean revealed he had awakened the Time element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While listening to them, Neo's gaze drifted back to the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he supposed to do with the trident?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spent countless nights pondering about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he decided to risk it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starstream News Headquarters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heated discussion brewed within the bustling media office of the local news station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters huddled together, speaking with excitement and ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see the footage from the Greenwood incident?\" Gwen exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were wide with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo Hargraves is a sensation! We need to capitalize on this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely,\" Karl chimed in. He scribbled the notes furiously. \"But what's going to make a bigger headline? The weapon auction or Neo's bloodline?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs of agreement rippled through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Auction is being held to advertise the new weapon series of Hargraves Corporation. Everyone is already focusing on that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better for us if we make the headline on Neo Hargraves instead of trying to do what everyone is doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She conveyed her intentions to her fellow reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo is the son of the Hargraves family — a family with deep ties to the late Hephaestus Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone believes the Hargraves family has the bloodline of High God Hephaestus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's not concrete proof as it's been ages since a demigod was born in the Hargraves family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We digress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I was saying, it is widely theorized Neo Hargraves has the bloodline of High God Hephaestus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, his affinities say something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn't seem to have any metal affinity or fire affinity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen's voice trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is Neo Hargraves' bloodline?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is certainly not a descendant of High God Hephaestus going by his affinities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This could be a goldmine for our articles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words earned her satisfied nods from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a good headline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we need to tread carefully,\" an older reporter cautioned. \"He's still a budding talent only, and the auction is a significant event. Let's focus on that, and give a bit of spotlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what Neo's bloodline was, it couldn't overshadow the auction event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hargraves Mansion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter echoed off the walls, but his heart remained heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to go over his plan regarding the trident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was worried Henry would object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The conference is tomorrow too.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow would bring the press conference, and with it, more attention than he had bargained for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo would need to face the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be confronted with the questions that would inevitably arise about his bloodline and his newfound fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Lucas tried to kill me because of my bloodline. I still don't know what it was about.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There is a slight possibility the other Clans might come after me too when they come to know about my bloodline.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Henry, who was still watching him with an intensity that made his stomach twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, Henry seemed to be holding back the curses because of his friends' presence.\u003C\u002Fp>",2008,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","afa20ea01131055991b37f1ac7fb0eb1a48a617e54db99b67f27443d7edeb926","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-186","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-184",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]