[{"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-348":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},418388,682,"Chapter 348  Battle [2]","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-348",348,"\u003Cp>Black flames surged from one hand, twisting into a massive tornado of burning darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It descended upon the fire dragons like an hammer and crushed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his other hand, black lightning crackled and shot toward Arthur's golden lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision shook the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shockwaves thrashed around wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo and Arthur were thrown off course by the sheer power of the blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo flipped mid-air and landed gracefully on the scorched ground below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Clara quickly swapped Arthur's position with a stone using her Space Affinity, teleporting him safely back to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your last attack was better—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo began, but his words were abruptly cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silenced bullet tore through the wall of flames and struck Neo in the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo barely flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, I missed,\" Felix muttered, lowering her sniper rifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been made invisible using Arthur's spell, and was waiting for the perfect moment to take her shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullet was meant to destroy the pendant Neo wore, exploiting his distraction after he dealt with Arthur's and Mars's combined attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sean! Do it!\" Felix shouted urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean closed his eyes and focused inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy within his Core churned violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using his Time Affinity, Sean reached out to the River of Time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive, invisible wave slammed into him, threatening to sweep him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to push forward, swimming against the overwhelming current.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time became a blur—weeks, months, maybe even years seemed to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His resolve wavered, but he pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a bit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sensation disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean's eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff! Huff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean's eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff! Huff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had successfully traveled back in time by 'six seconds'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around and saw Neo falling from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's and Mars's attacks sandwiched Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, however, was preapared to retaliate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Felix,\" Sean called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest heaved as if he had just run a marathon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time traveling took a huge toll on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had done it only three times during this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made him feel as if he was on the brink of death itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body screamed in protest, and his limbs felt heavier with every passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I miss?\" Felix's reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stayed hidden, her sniper rifle steady, cloaked by Arthur's invisibility spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Sean panted, gasping for air. \"Huff... huff... you aimed a bit high. The bullet hit his temple... huff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it,\" Felix responded quickly. \"Okay, you should rest now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean began, but his words were drowned out by a deafening explosion in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive shockwave rippled across the battlefield, shaking the ground beneath their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shimmered from the intense heat, and small fires erupted on the trees around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo and Arthur were thrown off balance by the force of the blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo flipped in the air and landed gracefully on the scorched earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara swapped Arthur's position with a nearby stone, teleporting him safely back to solid ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your last attack was better—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo words abruptly cutt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silenced bullet tore through the flaming walls with pinpoint accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flew straight for the pendant around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand shot up, and he caught the bullet between his fingers just before it reached its target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's gaze swept the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've regressed one, two... three times now, and you still use the same attack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held the bullet up for them to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should've tried to change the pattern after I dodged it the first time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix, still cloaked by invisibility, felt a bead of sweat slide down her temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's words confirmed her fears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He knows Sean has been regressing. That means his Time Element mastery is at least Expert level.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Trial Neo had gone through must have been a nightmare, if it forced him to grow to his current level of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back, Felix! He can see you!\" Arthur's shout cut through the air, snapping Felix out of her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She prepared to retreat when Neo raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, that's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo dusted off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've got the gist of your current level. We can stop the training\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Training—!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's true aura burst out from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer intensity crushed the surrounding miles of forest, flattening trees and sending wildlife scattering in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath him cracked and trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-lush greenery was reduced to ash and dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was forced to their knees by the oppressive weight of his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mars' flames were extinguished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's Invincible skill shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's shadows began to stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the inky blackness, a humanoid shadow monster emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had the body of a human and the head of a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get them to stand in line,\" Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summon bowed to him before moving towards others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It picked everyone up one by one and placed them before Neo in a neat line, standing side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't retract his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made sure it was just barely enough to not kill them – although his current method seemed harsh it would help them face stronger enemies and not be rattled by their auras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need to get used to this,\" Neo said. \"Stronger enemies won't be as forgiving as I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sean, good work. The use of your Time affinity was excellent. You just need to work on your stamina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O-okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean's head bobbed weakly in a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Practice by doing short time travel dozens of times,\" Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's gaze shifted to Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clara, I'll be honest, you surprised me the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought you would reach such a level in Space Affinity in just a few months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had some help,\" Clara replied with a weak grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to raise her head to meet his eyes, but Neo's aura pressed down on her like a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even attempting to smile felt like an impossible task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good. You supported everyone with good timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you planning to shift from being a damage dealer to a support role now that you can use Space Affinity in battles?\" Neo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm thinking about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me when you are sure. I'll give you a training manual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo passed her and stood before Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze bore into him like a drill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many elements did you use during the fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Air… sound… and lightning,\" Arthur answered through his gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhaustion was threatning to drown him after his Invinicble Skill was forcefully cancelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was struggling to stay awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many elements have you awakened?\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve,\" Arthur replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you use them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No… time… to use, and low… mastery…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo gave a short nod before moving on without further comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur frowned, confused by the lack of advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Neo stood before Mars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mars, you need to work on your team skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your walls of flames blocked my vision. It was a good trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the walls of flames were a bigger hindrance for your teammates than they were for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mars nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike his usual chatterbox reply, he listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Neo stood before Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you said you could use the True Soul Weapon. I didn't see you using it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","5f263adcb71232cb73099bd988280af892522c9e224946792cf1d3c53df20b7f","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-349","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-347",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]