[{"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-360":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},418300,682,"Chapter 360  Palace Of The Monarch","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-360",360,"\u003Cp>\"It's the ability of the first-ranked Grim Reaper, Grand Duke Bael,\" Veldora explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First-ranked… You mean the oldest Grim Reaper?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Bael was a legendary figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was called the Sword of Night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Bastard Grim Reaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had seen Bael in centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had disappeared long ago, leaving behind myths of his unmatched power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not for the [All-Seeing Eye] that hangs in the sky of the Underworld, everyone would've thought Grand Duke Bael had perished somewhere,\" Veldora said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Funnily enough, no one was concerned about Bael's absence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so strong that it was impossible for him to be defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone assumed that his disappearance was voluntary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They predicted he had gone missing as he didn't want to work and was hiding somewhere, hence his infamous title: the Bastard Grim Reaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veldora continued to glide smoothly through the dark skies of the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they traveled, Veldora explained about a lot of things to Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We call the continents of the Underworld 'Houses.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Forest of All Beginnings is the name of the [House] connected to Luminera, the supercontinent where you live on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who dies on Luminera comes to the Forest of All Beginnings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo wasn't surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the novels he had read, he knew about the existence of the other supercontinents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who die on other supercontinents of Earth come to different Houses in the Underworld,\" Veldora elaborated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Souls from different supercontinents come to a different House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, each House of the Underworld is connected to a different planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The smaller Houses are connected to Earth's supercontinents, while the larger Houses are connected to other planets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's eyes widened slightly at the revelation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even a small House is larger than the supercontinent Luminera where you live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're called small only because the other Houses are much larger,\" Veldora explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Underworld is connected to other planets too?\" Neo asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Information about the Underworld was rarely told in the novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the things he knew about it came from what other Grim Reapers had told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, more than a dozen otherworlds are connected to the Underworld,\" Veldora said. \"Earth's Underworld is... unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We judge the mortals belonging to our home and the ones from outside too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made Neo's curiosity grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but wonder: how could Hades rule over so many worlds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How strong must he have been to accomplish such a feat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Neo was lost in thought, the ancient dragon opened his mouth again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the prince wishes to visit other worlds, you can do so by going to a different House and using your Grim Reaper badge there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Gate of the Underworld will open in the World of the Living connected to that House.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued to talk until they reached Styxhaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continent of Styxhaven was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its borders stretched as far as Neo's eyes could see, merging with the horizon where the unending night of the Underworld met the endless sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground below was a barren wasteland of blackened soil cracked with deep fissures that glowed faintly with an ominous red hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the continent's borders stood towering gateposts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each gatepost was spaced a few hundred miles apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gateposts were massive structures carved from obsidian, etched with runes that shimmered faintly with a spectral glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nether Ships from different Houses docked at the own gateposts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The souls of the dead disembarked from the ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo watched as the souls formed unfathomably long lines, stretching endlessly toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grim Reaper disciples patrolled the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made sure no soul caused trouble or attempted to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veldora flew over the land, casting a shadow over the blackened soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's gaze swept across the landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other continents, Styxhaven was devoid of any vegetation or infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veldora flew toward a location where all the lines of souls seemed to converge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the Colosseum of End,\" Veldora said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stopped before a massive, majestic colosseum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The structure was carved from a material darker than night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its towering walls were adorned with intricate carvings that seemed to shift and writhe continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the top of the colosseum was open, Neo could everything below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The center of the colosseum was a massive pit surrounded by tiered seating, where countless souls gathered, waiting for their turn to be judged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veldora made sure he wasn't flying directly overhead the colosseum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying over it was considered disrespectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hovered slightly to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's gaze fixed below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Judges, collectively called the Jury of End sat atop high, throne-like platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark cloaks obscured their figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each Judge radiated an overwhelming aura of authority and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each moment, a soul would step into the center stage of the colosseum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three Judges would delve into the memories of the soul before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was quick but thorough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judgment led to one of three outcomes: punishment, reincarnation, or true death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Neo watched, the Three Judges paused their work briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their heads tilted upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gave a slight bow before immediately returning to their tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo raised a brow, curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please do not be angry, prince,\" Veldora said. \"The Judges do not have time to rest. They cannot spare more than a few moments to greet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They don't have time to rest…?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only a few are capable of watching the memories of thousands of souls every hour and staying sane,\" Veldora said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked down at the Judges again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew how difficult it was to maintain ego after looking through memories of hundreds of souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those three below are the only ones who can do it. That's why they work without rest, or the flow of souls will be halted,\" Veldora said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were countless souls waiting to be judged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there were only three Judges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the Underworld was short-staffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Their mental resilience must be insanely high if they can work for centuries without rest,' Neo thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he had watched the process for a while, Veldora flapped his wings, taking to the skies once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around them shimmered faintly with the residual energy of the colosseum as they moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They flew toward the back of the Colosseum of End, where no lines of souls were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barren land below stretched endlessly, broken only by occasional cracks that glowed faintly with a crimson light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed as they continued their journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far into the distance, a massive structure began to take shape on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant palace emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its sheer scale left Neo momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The structure was made entirely of black marble and its surface was polished to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace stood tall and imposing, its spires piercing the dark heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ornate carvings adorned its walls, depicting scenes of judgment and the flow of souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the palace where the Monarch rests,\" Veldora said, his tone carrying a hint of reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's beautiful,\" Neo muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That it is,\" Veldora replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed at the foot of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath them was paved with smooth, obsidian tiles that reflected their forms like a dark mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","5441927310c07930a464e803e72f6b29c698c45726f50a83a2befc883f7f21b9","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-361","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-359",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]