[{"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-45":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},418035,682,"Chapter 45: Aura Clash","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" Neo nodded. \"Follow the plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the crackled and Morrigan appeared next to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think your plan, whatever it might be, has a chance to work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fired a small lightning bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as it was about to hit, Morrigan disappeared and reappeared at another place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Zeus Clan members revealed themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They surrounded Neo, Arthur, and Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They were waiting for us,' Neo thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur prepared his next attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could do anything, Neo stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me talk first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Morrigan and spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are not here to fight. Our friend has been kidnapped by some unscrupulous people. We are searching for him. Have you seen him anywhere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe, maybe not. Why should I tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo smiled when she answered back with his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zoe, a member of Zeus Clan, stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, she tried to hide it, she looked anxious as if she wanted to prove herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak with your heads down! You are talking to the people of Zeus Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let her aura slip out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air crackled and the pressure descended on Neo and Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grinned when she saw Arthur's pale complexion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an aura, heavier than hers, appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It covered the area like thick blanket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe felt as if she couldn't breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Neo, the source of the aura, with wide eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what is that aura?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought Neo was stupid to choose Rank 1 token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his dense aura of death shocked everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost tangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur and Morrigan, while not bewildered, were still surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nine Zeus Clan members, except Morrigan, released their auras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their combined presence bore down on Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions turned into an ugly grimace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, even if only for a moment, could resist them alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fucking bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could not let such a shameful situation be broadcasted to their families and the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their auras turned wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive presences charged at Neo's aura and tried to subdue it in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's sphere of presence shrunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to lose completely, he, for the first time, released his aura of darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, his aura exploded and the Zeus Clan members' aura was pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash shook the trees and the shockwaves rippled as if a typhoon arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll ask again,\" Neo said. \"Have you seen my friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, and we killed him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe, unable to bear the defeat, charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her attack was interrupted by Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do it!\" He shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Divine Energy in the air moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They noticed Nathan at its source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Snare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spell required a long time to cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should have been impossible to trigger it in front of the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to the aura clash with Neo, they unconsciously ignored the weak presence of Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were distracted and he successfully trigged the Spell right under their noses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows below Neo and Morrigan surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They climbed up their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we settle this somewhere else?\" Neo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan didn't interrupt the teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to be cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's aura surprised her, but aura and actual strength were not always linked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone could tell Neo was weak by looking at his bruises and wounds from the battle against Nathan's Shadow Summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two appeared over a tall cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan scanned the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should use the traps you've prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There aren't any.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo held his sword and dashed at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked at the Zeus Clan members with a vigilant gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered Nathan behind himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They prepared for battle until Lucas suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha, crazy idiots, did your plan involve splitting us off from Morrigan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you think you could defeat her if she was alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the remaining nine members were not teleported, it was clear Neo and Arthur planned to deal with Morrigan first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two probably thought it was better to eliminate the strongest opponent before dealing with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zeus Clan members stared at Arthur with mockery and pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will explain it to you in layman terms since you aren't from God Clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zeus Clan is divided into three families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Montaigne Family, Valemont Family, and Mistraven Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every family sends four to seven children to academy every year. These children are cream of the crop of their batch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this year was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morrigan singlehandedly defeated all participants from the Montaigne Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She left her opponents in a miserable state. They couldn't even join the Academy anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is why she is the only one from Montaigne Family this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even all nine of us together aren't her match. There is no way you and your friend can defeat her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur grimaced when he heard Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could do nothing expect believe Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled around Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you seriously trying to fight us alone?\" Lucas scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur pointed his finger at Lucas and fired a lightning bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning bolt was about to hit Lucas when it changed its path and flew towards Zoe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur frowned. He lost control of the Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe absorbed the lightning bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can eat suck weak lightning easily— Cough! Cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She puked blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in horror when she saw her blood-stained hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you stupid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you can overpower my lightning, absorbing others' Divine Energy is no different from eating poison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his words were true, Zoe never encountered a similar situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absorption would harm her only when the opponent was far stronger than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of Zeus Clan members hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe, while weakest in the group, could fight against them on equal footing, and sometimes even win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her strength was not too far from everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could react to the horrible realization, Arthur activated another Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Banshee Scream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice tore through their eardrums and stunted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their vision shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise of the Spell continued to echo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt the ground spin beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus! He has disappeared!\" Lucas shouted while he pressed his bleeding ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out the shield and the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where he looked, he couldn't find Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisibility?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an advance technique of Air Element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Lightning, Sound, Air.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He can use three elements?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How!? There is no way he is a no name demigod!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use your senses to search for Divine Energy activation. He will sneak attack anytime—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held her bleeding torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas ran to her and checked her injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A physical wound…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the size, it was made with a dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiding and attacking. This isn't how a mage fights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas felt his common-sense being challenged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why could Arthur, an assassin, use three elements perfectly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was curious, afraid, and bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he wasted his time dazed, another member was attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Arthur cut Harrison's tendons, he received a sword slash to his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've got him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrison shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur jumped back with a pained face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood dripping from his wound revealed his location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made his invisibility useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I took two of them out in a surprise attack. It's good enough.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cancelled the invisibility Spell and used a lightning flare Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flash blinded the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn't make the previous mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing his eyes, he rushed towards Arthur and attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't let Arthur take the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swords clashed and a shockwave….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had a sword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas opened his eyes as soon as he could see again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shadow Knight stood in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had, somehow, disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>",1302,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.171Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","8331dee338a74736f73d2ac26b1410d6c0a6302aaf4f1664ca9787529bc334ce","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-46","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-44",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]