[{"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-232":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},418472,682,"Chapter 232: Choosing the Path of No Regrets [2]","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-232",232,"\u003Cp>\"Not everyone deserves to be saved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to save all my friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black tears streaked down Jack's cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped Neo's hand with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through his hands, Neo could feel the tremors Jack was trying to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the bloodline of Death's Monarch. The God of the Underworld is known for his impartiality. Your bloodline won't let you go unpunished if you do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, what can they do? Kill me? That won't work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if to mock his small smile, his mastery of Death hit rock bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lost Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't the time to joke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I can't feel your weakening Death? Even now, you are being punished!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's calm voice cut through Jack's despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I won't make a choice I would regret in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Neo had seen Elizabeth in the hospital bed, his heart had been squeezed by fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He regretted sending her to fight the Temple of Void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What…?\" Jack muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Elizabeth in danger made him realize what was more important to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack had done irreversible evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are in this together,\" Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Neo, his friends and family were more important than right and wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if that choice would cost him dearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are going to die, I will make sure you don't have to carry any sin—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine! I won't kill myself! Happy!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack stood up and glared at Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you even get out of blackmailing me out of suicide?! It won't solve anything! My…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your body and soul are still corrupted. I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo maintained a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But your Will has recovered, no? It's baby steps at least.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. How are you going to solve this mess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By doing this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A starry glow covered Neo's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the blessing detested him, it would still purify the souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo stared at the vengeful souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scream, shout. Pour your grudges into me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The souls rushed towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I will give you the salvation you thirst for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo used [Judgment].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The souls melted into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of memories appeared inside his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their emotions, their anger, and their pain threatened to drown Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their regrets were too shallow compared to the Darkness Neo had seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The souls were sucked into Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He delivered their Judgment and opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[??? grunts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[??? tells you to stop being stubborn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Lady of Spring frowns.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Lady of Spring tells ??? to stop forcing his ideals on you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[??? crosses his arms and tells her she is spoiling you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messages were enough for him to know the identity of '???' and 'The Lady of Spring.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Can you two not do this inside my head?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[??? clicks his tongue.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Lady of Spring smiles bitterly as ??? leaves.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screens disappeared for a few seconds before appearing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The seal on the Third stage of Blessing has been partially lifted.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Lady of Spring hopes you can walk down the path you've started to tread.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo felt the presences disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes became normal, and he saw Jack staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much time passed while I was purifying the souls?\" Neo asked as he massaged his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In here? A lot. Outside? I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you talking grumpily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you could purify the souls, why did you try to devour them earlier? Purifying them wouldn't transfer my negative karma to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was to blackmail you out of suicide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack gave Neo an unamused stare when Neo used Jack's words on Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, Jack was relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Neo did not devour the souls, the negative karma remained with Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the negative karma had been transferred to Neo, Jack wouldn't have been able to forgive himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack felt intense disgust towards himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, however, didn't hate Neo for saving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thankful to Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see how much Neo sacrificed to save him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is good news at least,\" Neo said and patted Jack's back. \"Your eyes are back, and you don't look like a third-grade horror movie ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack rolled his eyes, annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, a smile played on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I look better than you, Mr. One-armed Swordsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the inner turmoil, Jack was feeling refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's purification had purified him too—somewhat, at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Neo became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the corrupted souls have been purified, your corruption won't worsen anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my body and soul are still corrupted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack smiled ruefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a monster now. A sentient monster. But a monster nonetheless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't be so sure about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo snapped his fingers, and Jack's mental world collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's talk outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them fell into the void—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack's eyes opened with a snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned from pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel his exposed organs and bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face felt like it had been skinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked at him with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yup, you definitely look better than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not known what was happening outside while his body was being controlled by the vengeful spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance was beyond horrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse, Neo hadn't passed the chance to take the jab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jack could say something, Neo bit off the pinky finger of his hand and threw it toward Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devour it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My flesh can stop the progress of Darkness corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I purified the souls and stopped the corruption already, the flesh should now—theoretically—reverse the remaining corruption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a high chance Neo was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was the only method he could think of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The blood in the finger should increase the chances of reversing the corruption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on. Devour it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why the fuck are you staring at me and not devouring it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah? That's right, be thankful—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was about to say 'bitch' until he realized he was talking like his brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack chuckled, knowing why Neo stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>",1020,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","1d1498205a6ffa1de1a81353b147478fd8c7a195765875f7914c8f03bd07fe6d","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-233","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-231",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]