[{"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-42":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},418032,682,"Chapter 42: Might Of The Protagonist","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Neo jumped down from the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't need to use Ocean's Embrace for such heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shadow Centipede was crushed under his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it healed, other Shadow Summons pounced on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arcs of lightening bolts descended and swatted the monsters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo entered the group of monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix and Arthur came down after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the plan this time!?\" Arthur shouted over the noises of monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look for the Shadow Summoner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo swung his sword to crush the Shadow Mantis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Arthur and Felix split up for the search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo did not use Ocean's Embrace or Necrotic Touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to conserver Divine Energy and he would face a worse situation when he entered Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his chance to train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed the head of a Shadow Monster and smashed it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he fought, Arthur shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't find the Summoner! What should we do!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo swung his sword in a wide arc to create a room for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters backed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There are too many of them. I can't use my Death Affinity to locate the Shadow Summoner.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His affinity warned him of dangers and allowed him to detect the bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was useless in current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you do something about the monsters!?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, being swarmed by Shadow Monsters from all sides, could not see Arthur or Felix's condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doubted those two could find each other either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can!\" Arthur shouted after a while. \"But it's dangerous! Felix and you will be hit too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can handle it! What about Felix!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about me! Do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix's answer brought a frown on Neo's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't delve on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay! Cover me for a minute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur created a hand symbol and swiftly chanted a Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks of lightning leaked from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was defenseless, they monsters tried to attack him, only to be stopped by Neo who rushed to buy time for Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air prickled\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's hair on the nape stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Arthur was using a powerful attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Monsters understood the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went feral and pounced on them without caring about their own safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo used Ocean's Embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put his body on the line to protect Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Arthur spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm done. Get away from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was coated in golden lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was bright enough to force Neo to wince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thunderburst,\" Arthur muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning covering his body went berserk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giant bolts of lightning flew out without rhyme and rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thundering orchestra continued for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it stopped, only the charred ground and a burnt smell were left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur fell to his knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes were soaked in sweat and he was panting badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't… Huff… Huff… fight for a few… Huff… minutes…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Monsters were obliterated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, Neo could see shadows squirming on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were recovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to be quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo focused on his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodlust…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gazed went to the tree at the end of area out of Arthur's last attack range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of the tree suddenly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like a normal shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could see the thick bloodlust radiating from it with his eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the shadow started to run. It knew it was caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-it's him…. Go…\" Arthur urged Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo picked a stone from the ground, checked its weight, and threw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow tried to dodge only to tumble after a misstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could stand back, Neo was next to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed the Shadow's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's look at our friend's face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used a weakened Necrotic Touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not strong enough to kill him but make him feel the worst pain of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow let go of the Spell with the scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its real appearance was revealed to be a boy with sunken cheek, black hair, and black eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-hahaha. You've lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo realized something was wrong and looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was walking towards him but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right! We've taken your friend hostage!\" The boy laughed. \"Don't try to fight me if you value your friend's life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It wasn't Felix who said he could block Arthur's attack. I should've understood it sooner.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's face hardened when he found out what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go search the area. His friends or maybe Felix might be nearby. I'll try to get information out of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded at Neo's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles were sore and he could hardly stand straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no time to complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death happened every year during the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were late, they might never see Felix again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy laughed when he saw the despair-filled expression on Arthur's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked Neo in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no use! We've already delivered your friend to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zeus Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy, Nathan, frowned at his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I'm joking? Your friend will die if you don't listen to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah? I don't care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix was weak, but not useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one thing he was best at was survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even cockroaches could learn from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He got kidnapped and it's his responsibility to get away,\" Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a good thing he sent Arthur away on a useless errand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't have liked Neo's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-you are lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want a proof?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo increased the intensity of Necrotic Touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy grunted and bit his lips in order to suppress the screams threatening to overflow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care if you or that guy dies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan tried to use his Shadow Summons only to find himself unable to concentrate due to the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what do you want!? Why are you doing this to me!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to scream as if Neo had done something wrong to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It confused Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't he the one who came to kill them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he blaming him when he received the same treatment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, the question was a waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another reason why Neo wanted to talk to Nathan alone.\u003C\u002Fp>",1037,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.171Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe4777f500b09d460018252ce94aa967f959ad05c356a02090acf23e40f65bc2","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-43","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-41",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]