[{"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-342":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},418382,682,"Chapter 342  New Goal","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-342",342,"\u003Cp>The trio ate together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere remained light and casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of utensils scraping plates and murmured conversation created a comforting backdrop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack noticed Neo's crumpled expression a while later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you frowning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am thinking how many dishes I can cook with these same ingredients.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can cook?\" Jack was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his first time hearing about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I can. Think of me as a royal chef,\" Neo said with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of his lips rose upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't notice Morrigan's curious gaze when he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio left the cafeteria after having their fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun outside cast long shadows across the cafeteria's courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Jack spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys go meet others. I'll go to Professor Rundel first and have him alter my physical age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will wait for you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo understood it was Jack's excuse for being alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack left before he could change his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of going to Professor Rundel, he returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space was dimly lit, with the faint hum of the air conditioning unit filling the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack plopped onto his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body sank into the mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sigh left his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light in his eyes disappeared, replaced by an empty gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Away from Neo, Jack didn't need to act any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't need to act as if he was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his face with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears spilled from his eyes, tracing damp trails down his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He missed Emma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must've forgotten him after Neo changed the timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his only relief in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit, dammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tears didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had continued to ignore Emma's advances for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't because he didn't like her, but because he was worried he would say yes to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he left the Awakener Association and joined Titan was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been trying to put some distance between him and Emma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he hadn't said his feelings out loud back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he had kept the distance between the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he wouldn't be feeling lost and helpless right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drying his tears, Jack stared at the ceiling with an empty gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand as if stretching it towards the sky, trying to hold something that wasn't there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been strong, he could've protected her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't have to let Neo carry the burden alone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't need to be protected again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I used to think why Neo was so obsessed with strength, but I guess I now know why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few hours ago\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo stood outside the cafeteria with Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to go after him?\" she asked, staring at Jack's retreating figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, he needs to overcome this himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo trusted Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't succumb to despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, he turned to Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be going back to my house. Are you coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him up and down, scanning his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sharp gaze lingered on his disheveled appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are going back looking like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like this what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like a caveman who came out into the civilization after decades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will give them a heart attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the time spent with Felix and others, she noticed each of them cared about Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew he was a reckless person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they couldn't hate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the type of person who would give up his life if it could help his friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always helped them without asking anything in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during the Shadow Window mission where Leonora and Christian died, it was only due to Neo that others survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he stayed behind to help Jack even though it meant putting his life on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because they understood how much Neo cherished their friendship, they also deeply cared about him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, stop right there,\" Neo said, being able to read Morrigan's thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face scrunched up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never think like that again. It gave me shivers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can do mind reading?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, but your face said plenty about what you were thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt something was amiss with his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should I do now then?\" Neo asked, trying to divert the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get a haircut first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo took out his device—he bought one before coming to the cafeteria—to look for a shop nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft glow of the screen illuminated his face as he scrolled through options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could book an appointment, Morrigan stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The haircut. I'll give you one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you good at it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked at her with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you done it before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo ignored her and focused on his device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quiet determination in Morrigan's eyes didn't waver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed her hand over his screen to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't mess up. Trust me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time Neo trusted a guy, he fucked his own ancestor and almost created a paradox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won't cut my —\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo noticed Morrigan's fierce expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face said she wasn't going to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" he relented. 'I will just use a hair growth elixir and get another haircut if she messes up.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, you won't need to use a hair growth elixir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….You can read minds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, but your face said plenty about what you were thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan grabbed his hand and pulled him towards her room before he could change his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor echoed with the sound of their footsteps as they moved past rows of closed doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her room was not far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made him sit on a chair by the window, where sunlight poured in, casting a warm glow over the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint scent of lavender lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan tied a cloth around him to keep his hair from falling on his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1025,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","53ac346aaacabc9fb3ac9de39876fca1beba290229bb82f5ece0bf8da21ec7f2","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-343","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-341",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]