[{"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-23":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},418013,682,"Chapter 23: Big Problems","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Neo apologized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had I known about it, I would've revived after—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you it is a misunderstanding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia stood up and moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't decide if she should feel insulted, angry, or embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your clothes were ruined. I didn't want to leave you looking like that and you were taking too long to revive, so I decide to… to…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sneak a peek?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! As I said, it's a misunderstanding! I wasn't doing anything wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia's ears turned beet red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reactions were funny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to tease her more but he felt windy down there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked at his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling them ruined was underplaying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Clara gave him a beating, his clothes had more holes than a pampered kid's wallet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take the clothes you prepared,\" He said. \"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed into the new set of attire prepared by Amelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was changing, Amelia turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, so, thank you for helping us,\" she spoke solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mind it. I didn't do it for free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was trying to think of his future plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't bother initiating a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quietness bothered Amelia and she spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really Immortal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that even possible? We were taught something else at the Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Neo remember Amelia was a 2nd year at Demigod Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the novel, she left the academy since she had to take over the throne after her mother's death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demigod Academy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. The professors taught us things about the Great Death God, Hades. He didn't seem to be a god who'd let even his children cheat Death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things, huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't bother asking about details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew exactly how Hades was treated among the demigods and Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They feared his powers, and no one truly respected him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason Hades was one of the Three Great Gods was due to his overwhelming strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are awake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Neo silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you two looking at each other like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia stepped in-between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Elizabeth answered. \"We should go. I've completed the preparations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a bag to Amelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three moved down from the hill and went into the direction of the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They travelled through forests by foot to make sure no one found them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took them a few hours to reach their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Elizabeth and Neo were exhausted by the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we rest?\" Amelia asked. \"We haven't had dinner yet too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can take a break later. Let's eat while we are moving,\" Neo spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth agreed with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whistled after standing at the seashore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was looking at the sea to find the approaching Azure Dragon when suddenly the clouds parted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight fell through the gaps and an Azure Sea Dragon descended from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had silver scales and was at least five times larger than the previous dragon Neo met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon landed on the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made a pleasing grunt when it saw Elizabeth and Amelia, and allowed them to caresses its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can touch him,\" Amelia told Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Neo was about to place his hand on the silver scales of the dragon, it snorted and an invisible force pushed Neo back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo heard Amelia laughing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gerna, doesn't like anyone besides us touching him,\" Amelia smirked and rubbed the dragon's belly to brag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, he could by looking at the Dragon's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he tried to touch it again, it would crush him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop being stubborn, Gerna. We have to leave,\" Elizabeth said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon whimpered, as if complaining, but when it saw Elizabeth wasn't joking, it relented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now allowed to touch the dragon, Neo climbed on its back with Elizabeth's help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She carried Amelia and him with Divine Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Depart,\" Elizabeth commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon took off to the skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It went above the cloud of seas and flew freely in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey was uneventful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They passed over the clouds and the hurricanes so there wasn't much to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left the waters area of Mermaid Country, Neo finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are we going?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amelia will return to the Demigod Academy. As for me, I still have to make a decision.\" Elizabeth answered. \"Where should we drop you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo made a deliberate pause to make it look like he was uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to go to the Academy too—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia and Elizabeth didn't appear surprised for some reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—But how about we go to the Divine Water cave first. It would help us speed up our recovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good idea. I'll give you the things you asked in there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth agreed to his suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Amelia looked at them wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you going to give him!? I'm not letting you marry him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth shook her head and spoke with a sorrow voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that was the deal. How can I, Elizabeth de Beaufort, turn back on my words?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her expressionless face, Neo could see mischief hidden in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could understand why she was teasing Amelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reactions were just too cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banters between the mother and the daughter continued until they reached the divine water cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Dragon dived into the seawater, Neo's brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forgot to bring his diving gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk appeared on Amelia's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Can't breathe underwater, Mr. Exalted Demigod?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't feel bad about tricking her back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was a matter of life and death for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay close to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth created a sphere of air before the dragon dove into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air bubble allowed him to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They floated towards the underwater cave's entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll enter first. Follow behind me,\" Elizabeth said and changed the shape of the air bubble to cover only Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she swam in-between the coral reefs, a problem appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Her chest was stuck in the narrow entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.171Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","795a865b7d1e34eba766755eb8e33ed8d55114b290adbbb964c59ba17bc36e0d","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-24","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-22",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]