[{"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-207":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},418447,682,"Chapter 207: Trait Death","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>\"Oh, was I too forward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let go of her professional demeanor and relaxed, smiling bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our city is always in need of strong awakeners. This is why we welcome wanderers like you two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, you need to tell us your traits if you want to enter the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane relaxed visibly after she spoke normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Neo and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo returned his nod before turning to the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We want to enter the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then follow me. We'll register your identities before you enter the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city wall was dozens of meters thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman, Calista, took them to a room that was built inside the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please tell me your name, age, and trait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glowed when she posed the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kane Millens, 43 years old. I'm not an awakener. I was rescued by Neo while he was on his way to Azrew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo Hargraves, 17 years old, my trait is: Death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Death?\" Calista frowned as she adjusted her glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't bother lying, since the glowing eyes of the woman and the way she acted hinted that she could detect lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Demigod's bloodline skills and Awakeners' Traits are the same thing, so this shouldn't be a lie.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does your trait do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can kill myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange silence descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, that's all my Death can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted her glasses awkwardly and stared at Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He isn't lying. But how is this possible? I've heard about all kinds of absurd traits, however, this is a first,\" she mumbled to herself, shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" A strange gleam appeared in her eyes. \"How do you know about your trait? You would've died if you used it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calista's question was not wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Akashic Record had not been created yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People had to go through countless trials and errors to learn about their trait's abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone told me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They might have the ability to see others' traits, or something. I don't know how they found my trait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You believed someone just because they told you your trait's information?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if they were lying or if they judged your trait inaccurately?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can guarantee that they would not lie about my trait,\" Neo said, and thought. 'The Akashic Records core principle is to reveal only truth and no falsehood to the demigods.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calista's brows creased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lie detection told her Neo was not lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything he said was truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked Neo and Kane more questions. It was only after she completed the proceedings that her brows relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She allowed them entry to the city with a smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please enjoy your stay in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone will come to you tomorrow and help you adjust in our Azrew. Until then, you can enjoy the festival!\" she said enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Festival?\" Kane questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, we hold one every month to boost the morale of our citizens!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo and Kane entered the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city's condition surprised them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shops selling goods, pedestrians on roads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the apocalypse had never arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Either someone very strong is living here, or something is very wrong…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's thoughts halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the streetlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you looking at?\" Kane questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…you can't see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…it's nothing. Let's join the festival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane felt something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Neo staring at random streetlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two reached the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They received discounts whenever they revealed they had entered the city only today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, you should go to the 13th Street avenue! The real show takes place there!\" a shopkeeper told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The festive atmosphere was infectious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon Kane started to enjoy himself and he let go of his worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo, we should go to the 13th Street avenue. I want to see what's happening there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't said a word since they entered deeper into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued their tour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woah…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane gasped when he witnessed the performance at 13th Avenue Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and soon it was evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host of the show picked up the mic and stood at the front of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, how's the festival?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd shouted, showing their appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't hear you! Louder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers boomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm happy that all of you like our exhibitions and shows we prepared for the 232nd Azrew festival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, it's time for the main event!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderous cheers intoxicated Kane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the main event begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host pulled the curtain that had been covering the stage behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man about to be hanged was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't do anything! Those charges are false!\" the man shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, now, our dear citizens,\" the host said. \"Who else agrees with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill the filthy king!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring us Justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Freedom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said!\" the host shouted. \"It is time for justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The platform below the hanged man disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell and his neck snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane was snapped out of his stupor when he heard the man's neck break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew flustered, his breathing became quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh-what was that? I felt like I've been in a daze since I entered this city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very, very wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane realized he had been acting too free-spirited since he entered the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't like him to act in a childish way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo.\" Kane shook Neo. \"Neo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host continued his exhibition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've finally hanged the corrupt king! Long live freedom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live freedom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live freedom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane's body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kane grabbed Neo's hand and tried to pull him away when suddenly he was pushed by the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell and quickly rose to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes wandered and he looked at the streetlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanged corpses dangled on streetlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear gripped Kane's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could run, the haze covered his mind again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What was I doing?\" Kane muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he didn't find anything wrong, he returned to cheering along with the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, who had been watching everything, pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the mind control can be broken when you receive a powerful shock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel a foreign power trying to influence his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skill, Eternal, gave him resistance against status effects, which included mental attack resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My skill should keep me safe for some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze to the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A city under mind control,\" he muttered. \"Saving these people will definitely help me increase my fame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he spoke, he could feel the foreign power trying to control his mind becoming stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>",1114,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","911e2691819beea9971917b06fd1332f8274d82a1a7a6e218a74791c530b7d7f","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-208","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-206",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]