[{"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-394":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},418355,682,"Chapter 394  Shared Growth","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-394",394,"\u003Cp>'He is covered in Apollo's Intent.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is he Apollo's reincarnation?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer density of the Intent surrounding Percieval was overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Neo wondered it might be from the Blessing, but the Intent was too thick, too deeply ingrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo scanned Percieval multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That Intent isn't coming from the Blessing. It belongs to Percieval himself.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would a god reincarnate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Neo remained silent, Olivia spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should get moving. The faster we reach our destination, the better it would be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" Percieval replied with a cheerful smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia led the group toward the harbor, where a massive ship was docked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salty sea breeze filled the air, mingling with the distant cries of seagulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves gently lapped against the wooden pier, rocking the vessel ever so slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship bore a striking resemblance to the Nether Ships of the Underworld, clearly modeled after their design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was far from pristine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hull was battered, with patches of rust creeping along its edges and mismatched repairs dotting its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That ship does not work anymore, prince,\" Veldora whispered to Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if Olivia had overheard him, she turned her head slightly and clarified,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't get to our location by normal means. It needs a dilapidated ship like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them boarded the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The planks groaned under their weight, as if protesting their intrusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia snapped her fingers, and a faint blue glow enveloped her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her spell flowed outward, enveloping the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if responding to her command, the ship undocked itself. Its ropes unraveled and fell into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sails unfurled with a burst of wind, and the vessel began to glide across the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will have a strategic meeting in an hour. Until then, you are free to do whatever you want,\" Olivia said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She conjured small, jelly-like water slimes that bounced along the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They acted as guides, escorting the group members to their assigned rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was visibly tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had rushed to the meeting point after receiving the sudden summons from Sphinx, leaving no time for rest until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo entered his room and was immediately struck by its unexpected luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship appeared ready to collapse from the outside, but the room was spacious and well-furnished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A plush bed with silk sheets occupied one corner, while a small table with intricate carvings stood by the window, offering a view of the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint scent of lavender lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo sat on the edge of the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should I use Crownless King on Veldora?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo focused on the blue flame floating nearby as a guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The skill's description was quite vague.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How will loyalty work?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Would it give me backlash if someone who was my subordinate betrayed me?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Or will it force my subjects to become loyal?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the skill on Veldora was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if it turned the Ancient Dragon into a mindless puppet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I better use it on a training dummy first.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If the result shows the skill is safe, I can use it on Veldora.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo had the perfect training dummy for such a dangerous experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered his Shadow Space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he arrived, his ears were assaulted by a cacophony of dreadful \"music.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissonant notes reverberated through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Neo hadn't known better, he might have thought the sound was an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You are here,' Velkaria said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was just Neo's imagination, but he could sense a faint trace of sadness in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lingering sadness quickly disappeared and Velkaria spoke in her usual haughty demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Knock before you come, will you? Have some manners.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry,\" Neo retorted, rolling his eyes. \"I wouldn't peek on you even if I were paid for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velkaria muttered a string of curses under her breath before she questioned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why are you here?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I needed to test my skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Here?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why do I feel like there is something dangerous about that skill?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's safe, I think. Hopefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The fuck do you mean, you think hopefully!? I'm not letting you do anything to me!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maggots squirmed away and the thousand-eyed pillars seemed to shift backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never said you had a choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Neo vanished from his spot and reappeared atop one of the thousand-eyed pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surface of the pillar was squishy and pulsated beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Velkaria could react, Neo placed his hand on the pillar's fleshy surface and activated the Crownless King skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of energy flowed out from Neo's body, coiling like tendrils as it entered Velkaria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angel instinctively smacked away the invading energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The target has refused the bonding.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crownless King has failed to activate.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why wouldn't I do that?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you don't want a beating,\" Neo replied with a sly smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck you.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velkaria turned to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo used a chantless Incantation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shadow writhed and expanded, morphing into colossal hands that moved with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They grabbed Velkaria and pinned her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let me go, you bastard!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velkaria cursed him repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After minutes of struggling and spewing insults, Velkaria finally stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Be gentle,' she muttered, closing her eyes, having given up on escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo activated Crownless King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stream of energy penetrated Velkaria's squishy form, and entered deep into her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo felt himself connecting with Velkaria on a fundamental level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emotions and thoughts became much more clear to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bond successfully formed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bond (Major): 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bond (Minor): 0]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Resilience, Shared Growth]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Resilience: You can survive in the harshest of environments, and your ability to adapt to foreign or hostile environments is boosted greatly. (Skill gained from Bond: Velkaria)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shared Growth: You grow stronger as long as your Bond grows stronger. (Inherent skill of Crownless King. Works only on Bond (Major).)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's brows rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you feel now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Abused.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just answer the damn question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel… somehow connected to you? That's all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1008,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","1fe35059e54587ea846dc64e7bcf0d6aa64e68374adfb6c7e42c697c379dfa6a","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-322","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-321",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]