[{"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-196":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},418436,682,"Chapter 196: Queen Of Gluttony","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>Shaking his head, he returned the document to the butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know it's an order from the Senate Council, but remove the prospects from the Aphrodite Clan at least. Why are their names in the list?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, young master. I'll be careful next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was about to reach his room when he noticed two people outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had familiar blue hair, and the other was an unknown woman with green hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman grabbed the wrist of the blue-haired man, Elijah, and dragged him toward Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you. I'm Signora Everly, 17th disciple of the Senator, Sir Nicolas Montague.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him a refreshing smile as she bowed and pulled Elijah down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my brother, Elijah, a Templar of the Temple of Wind. I'm sure you already know him. He was the one who handled your Senate Hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry about what he did back then. Elijah has a tendency to act out of line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up straight after apologizing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah looked away, irritated and embarrassed, but he didn't say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you two here?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were sent to supervise the meetings you will have with your marriage prospects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's to make sure you don't reject them without a proper basis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signora smiled awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry about this, Neo. I know the Senate's decision might be a bit too much. However, it's for the greater good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo went past them and was about to enter his room when Signora called him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Umm, are you going to meet the marriage prospects later?\" she asked, surprised by Neo's lack of reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senators were the leaders of the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their disciples were naturally treated with high respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the presidents and prime ministers, and large organizations bowed their heads in front of Signora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not going to meet anyone,\" Neo spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reject the marriage prospects that've come today, Sir Sebastian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Neo could step into the room, an invisible hand of Divine Energy grabbed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that is something we can't allow. The Senate has ordered you to meet them today, and you will have to follow their orders,\" Signora smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I refuse the orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, think about your decisions twice, Neo. Or else, I'll have to resort to force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of taking a fiancée or a wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use the force,\" he said. \"Try it if you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signora continued to smile; however, the fury hidden behind her gaze was clear to Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was sensitive to bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could tell she wanted to kill him because of how he was acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she didn't act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you not using force?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signora turned her gaze to the butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Sebastian, please tell Neo to follow the orders of the Senate Council.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize, young lady, but I can't refuse the orders of young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he does not wish to meet the marriage prospects, then I will follow his command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sebastian snapped his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invisible hand holding Neo shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are disgusting, Sir Sebastian,\" Signora said with a smile. \"You are a taint on the name of Senators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how much we—how much everyone in the Senate Council—suffered when you decided to act like a butler for a dirty, small—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young lady, please choose your next words carefully. I won't tolerate any insult against master or young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signora kept her mouth shut and stared at Sebastian with a fake smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, Elijah. We can't do anything if Sir Sebastian is helping him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two left, Neo shifted his gaze to the butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only did my duty as your butler, young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered his room, took a shower, and called the butler again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are the marriage prospects?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've sent them back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Neo nodded. \"What about Morrigan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Morrigan is in the dining hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't need to ask to know what Morrigan was doing in the dining room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to meet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the table was filled to the brim with different dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver plates gleamed under the warm light of the chandelier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each plate was carefully arranged with vibrant, fragrant food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roast duck sat at the center, its skin golden and crispy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The platter of grilled steaks with glistening juices and a hint of char stood next to bowls of mashed potatoes, creamy and smooth, garnished with sprigs of parsley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large dish of fresh fruits, cut into perfect slices, lay beside the main courses\u002F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their colors popped against the white porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pillowy bread rolls, their crusts soft and warm, were stacked neatly on a silver tray, ready to be torn apart and dipped in rich butter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were bowls of soup as well, their steam rising in delicate swirls, with hints of herbs and spices that made the air fragrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corners of the table, delicacies like grilled seafood, stuffed mushrooms, and vibrant salads added variety to the feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could see Morrigan devouring the mountain of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down. Nobody is going to steal your food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Propping one hand on the table and supporting his chin, he turned to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you go back to your Clan? I'm sure Sir Sebastian told all of the marriage prospects to go home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you decided to stay here so that you could eat like the glutton—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped him before he could continue teasing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Low-ranked members like me aren't allowed to enjoy luxuries like eating good food in the Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything, Morrigan added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew I could eat anything if I came here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the Clan didn't let me leave without any reason. So when the news about the Clan selecting marriage prospects for you appeared, I applied as quickly as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo raised his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to marry—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" she said. \"I came here for food and not you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't know whether to laugh or cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three months of being teammates, Morrigan had opened herself to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't hesitate to treat him like a food truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo shook his head and raised his hand to eat something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was starting to feel hungry while looking at Morrigan eating everything happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he could touch anything, Morrigan slapped his hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped eating and gave him a cold stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'War Empress my foot.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She is the Queen of Gluttony.'\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","a90994443ddfde5ba04e4c963832f61af63ea1b28f4df44cd165514ded7c9ea1","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-197","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-195",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]