[{"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-273":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},418063,682,"Chapter 273 : Meeting An Old Friend","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-273",273,"\u003Cp>[ Neo Hargraves ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Rank: Grade 4 Mythic ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Divine Energy Purity: Grade 5 Empyrean ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Stats ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Strength: 226\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Speed: 241\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Dexterity: 236\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Constitution: 220\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Luck: 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Affinity ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Death, Shadow, Darkness, Void, Water, Time\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Magic Spells ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Necrotic Touch, Ocean's Embrace, Essence Breath, Rewind Enchantment, Black Dawn of Despair\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Incantations ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ O Death, Be My Hands, Crush My Enemies\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ O Death, Become My Blade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Trait ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Bloodline Trait: Monarch of Death\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Fragmented Trait: Mind Invasion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Quest ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Complete Barbatos' Training (Part 1), Completed 4\u002F5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ Find a way to assimilate the Mind Invasion Trait (Fragmented) into yourself permanently\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂ End of the World Questline\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Divine Energy Purity jumped to Empyrean rank,\" Neo muttered. \"It must've been because both of my traits ranked up at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mind Invasion, Grade 4 Awakened]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂Progress: 0%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eternal, Grade 4 Mythic]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>﹂Progress: 0%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo checked the changes in his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Death]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastery: Expert (Lowest)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concept: Eternal Sleep\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Darkness]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastery: Adept (Peak)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concept Progress: 60%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadow]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastery: Apprentice (High)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Time]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastery: Apprentice (Peak)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Water]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastery: Apprentice (High)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These masteries are more or less as I expected,\" Neo muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HIs understanding of Shadow element had been high, especially because he was living in a 100% synchronization Shadow World for past 9 months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he awakened Shadow element, his mastery jumped to High Apprentice instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was analyzing his status when a sudden presence disrupted his focus. .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peeking out of the hollow, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar figures emerged from the shadows. Their movements were stiff yet menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw my face! You saw my face! I'll kill you!\" one of them shrieked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…They followed me into the Underworld?\" Neo muttered, unsure whether to be impressed or frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The army of statue-like monsters advanced toward him, their stone forms grinding ominously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo sighed, raising his hand lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could take another step, he snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of Death energy rippled outward, spreading like a dark tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The oppressive silence of the Underworld deepened as the wave consumed everything in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue monsters crumbled into dust a split second later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their stone forms disintegrated under the wave of Neo's Death energy without being able to put up any resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo exhaled slowly, glancing at the remains before walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wandering for hours, Neo encountered several intelligent monsters—denizens of the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These beings, unlike the mindless monsters, possessed awareness and were capable of communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking with them confirmed Neo's suspicions: he was indeed in the Underworld of the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is weird… gods appeared after the Apocalypse, and Dad hasn't shown up yet,\" Neo murmured to himself, his voice carrying through the still air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then who's managing the Underworld?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Neo entered a town—a grim, shadowed place filled with spectral figures and gothic architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were dimly lit by flickering green torches, and whispers filled the air, blending with the mournful wails of the damned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The oppressive atmosphere was almost suffocating, but to Neo it was refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first destination was the Soul Hunter building, a tall, foreboding structure with jagged spires piercing the ever-dark sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the place was bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transparent souls floated through the hall and monsters formed lines before the reception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo approached the reception desk, where a small, floating skull hovered behind a ledger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skull turned to face him, its hollow eyes glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a new face,\" it said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I came from the eastern side,\" Neo spouted the first random bullshit that came to his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his Soul Hunter badge and showed it to the skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It confirmed the badge was real and opened its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're here for information, I assume?\" it rasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange, Neo learned the requirements for becoming a Grim Reaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to reach highest Soul Hunter rank, capture 100,000 souls, and reach Expert mastery in Death, Darkness, Shadow, Holy, Light, or Life element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll also need a recommendation letter from a Grim Reaper,\" the skull said with an unnerving cackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo froze, his expression blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What?\" he muttered, his voice barely audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the fuck did he mean Neo had to capture 100,000 souls!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was six too many zeroes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These requirements were too much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frustration was clear as he massaged his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These requirements are ridiculous,\" he grumbled under his breath. \"The fifth trial might be easy in theory, but it's going to take forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Neo asked another question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is the current ruler of the Underworld?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skull paused, then tilted slightly—somehow managing to raise its nonexistent brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our ruler is the Great Monarch Hades. Why are you asking such an obvious question?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo maintained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Neo walked through the shadowy streets, his expression calm, though his thoughts were anything but.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So Dad is the current ruler of the Underworld? Was he a god even before the Apocalypse arrived?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in thought, Neo didn't notice the boy blocking his path until he nearly bumped into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait,\" the boy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo stopped, his eyes narrowing as he took in the boy's appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was bruised, his clothes torn and dirtied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by his uncorrupted aura, he was likely a human who had recently arrived in the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master is calling for you,\" the boy continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master?\" Neo asked with a sharp gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, she sensed your breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is your master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Duchess of the Underworld, Paimon le Noir, the 3rd ranked Grim Reaper and Mistress of Darkness,\" the boy replied with a proud smile, clearly pleased to brag about his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's thoughts immediately turned to Barbatos' earlier instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Barbatos told me to meet Paimon. I guess I should follow this kid.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" Neo asked in a cautious tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barbatos,\" the boy answered with the same smile. \"I recently became a Grim Reaper and received this name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's eyes widened slightly before he masked his reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Neo wanted to sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So this is how Barbatos' Intent knew I was in the past.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Because the past Barbatos met me here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the boy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like paradoxes are starting to appear.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Messing with time too much is always a headache.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resigned shake of his head, Neo gestured for the boy to lead the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me to your master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1084,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","a3170a350ccd82b02ab0bc8a8317536309e49da004fbc6f51a901f6af0ff3c8e","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-274","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-272",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]