[{"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-44":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},418034,682,"Chapter 44: Confidence Or Overconfidence?","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Felix was bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she attacking her own people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried his best to understand the situation in order to escape, or survive at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan approached Daniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-why did you attack me? I was following your orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My orders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While her voice was calm, the faint thunderbolt noise reverberated and another invisible attack landed on Daniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if he was about to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've made my words clear. Do not touch Neo Hargraves. He would die by my hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lies! I was clearly told by—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could complete his words, a sword pierced his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gagged on his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to waste your time on idiots like him,\" Lucas said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped the blood from his sword before returning it to the sheathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you kill him?\" Morrigan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I relayed your words to everyone in the tournament and he still did what he wanted. We can't let them make mockery of our clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan stared at his sly grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to him who ordered Daniel to kidnap Felix behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He killed Daniel to hide the proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't remember asking you to intervene,\" she said and blasted him with a much stronger attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was hit, unable to do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed into a rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled as he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him irritated Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix spoke before she could say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-wait! I can help you guys! Don't kill me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression mirrored his mental state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'These Zeus Clan lunatics! They killed a student for no reason!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck! I was following Arthur because he was strong! If I knew I would get involved in this mess, I wouldn't have approached him!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix, a weakling, was confident in his ability to assess people's strength at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed Arthur because he was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only monstrous geniuses like Morrigan, Leonora, and Mars, could defeat Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix planned to hug Arthur's thigh and reach a higher rank with his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dammit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need your help,\" Morrigan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do! You definitely do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix shouted before she could refuse him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask your siblings, Arthur is strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those who harassed Felix and Arthur were Zeus Clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur only defended against their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unthinkable for a no name demigod to be able to stop geniuses like them easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zeus Clan members reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't lie! We didn't go all out—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe was interrupted by Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he stronger than you?\" Morrigan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe bit her lips before she answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I couldn't get a proper grasp on his strength. But I'm sure I'm stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you didn't lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe and a few others shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan ignored them and looked at Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you can see, we don't need your help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, now, please don't be so hasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas intervened with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held the wound to stop the bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We might not need him. But there is no harm in taking precautions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that's right. I will help you guys. There is no need to eliminate me. I'm not your enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix did not feel ashamed of backstabbing Arthur and Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just trying to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Felix and Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do whatever you want. But don't touch Neo Hargraves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elderglen Valley\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Northwest region of designated area for the Ranking Tournament\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, Arthur, and Nathan were at top of a mountain with a steep cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chose this place for teleportation mark on Neo's advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why here?\" Arthur asked. \"Does fighting on a mountain top give you a boost? Or are you planning on preparing traps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three descended down the mountain after Nathan was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are we going to do? I don't think it's a good idea for you two, ahem, us three to barge into their base,\" Nathan questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, curious, followed Nathan's gaze and turned to Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Neo was weak physically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Neo's Divine Energy purity was high and it allowed him to use strong Spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to it and Neo's perfect directions during the previous battle, Arthur trusted him to have a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you seen the members of Zeus Clan?\" Neo asked Arthur while they followed the mountain trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I saw them in the cafeteria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you defeat them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can. Easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swift and confident words shocked Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten members of Zeus Clan participating in the tournament were geniuses among geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They belonged to the top 0.1%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could defeat those high and might existences?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why don't you say your Kingsley name is real and you are Great Sky God, Zeus, son.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if you have to fight all at once?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That… I can't guarantee I will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I take my words back. I am stronger than them, but there is one I can't see myself winning against.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morrigan di Montaigne. That's her name, I think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo went silent after hearing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will deal with her,\" Neo said. \"Take care of others while you rescue Felix.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can try, but are you sure? She has a Lightning Seed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think we have another choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the mountain's base and entered the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan couldn't contain his curiosity anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is a Lightning Seed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a booster of sorts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur tried to put his thoughts into words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It gives a major raise to overall abilities. At her mastery level, she should be able imbue her normal attacks with lightning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vast knowledge shocked Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he wanted to believe Arthur was lying, there was undeniable certainty behind his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you… have that lightning seed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No? It's too draining to use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could only sigh inaudibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Seed was one of the secret techniques of Montaigne Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they knew Arthur was dissing it and calling it inefficient, they might've lost their sanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take them long to reach the Zeus Clan base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are here,\" Nathan said.\u003C\u002Fp>",1030,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.171Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe47dacc488567119b31cd7ec9a93b2c76a5d3e07ee2977b1f73180bbe48b4c0","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-45","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-43",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]