[{"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-49":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},418039,682,"Chapter 49: I Don't Trust You","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>\"Maybe it's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan repeatedly warned others to not touch Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she do that because she was worried Neo, a weak demigod, would die if hundreds of demigod attacked him at once?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, that's not possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan wasn't so kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This injury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo traced the wound on his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It nearly split his torso in half and somehow the injury wasn't lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack missed his vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she didn't do this on purpose, it has to be a crazy coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo found it hard to believe Morrigan would make a mistake like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be intentional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan had to punish Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He insulted the Zeus Clan by trying to take the first rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to find a way to punish him on the live broadcast while her true intentions were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In return, Neo nearly ended her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just imagining nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound could be a coincidence, or maybe she had other intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouldn't come to a conclusion without hearing her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo turned away from Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trained his Darkness affinity to pass time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows stretched and spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was difficult to sustain the domain of darkness for a long period of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer he maintained darkness the harder it got to control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows slithered and tried to devour him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange noises spoke to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cancelled the domain of darkness when he reached his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness and the noises disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you using that element?\" Morrigan spoke to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her complexion improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed hours went by while he was immersed in training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have an affinity for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's your only reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan looked like she had a lot to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't use it too much.\" She pursed her lips. \"When you devour others, the darkness devours you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop while you still can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo had no intention of stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Neo could return to the training, Morrigan spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, get me something to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm hurt because of you. Take responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at him with silent hate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was about to tell her off when suddenly his stomach rumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I lost my sword when I fell. Guess I'll go and search for it while looking for something to eat.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the cave under Morrigan's watchful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went around collecting fruits from the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no clue about Obitus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't call it back since our connection isn't strong yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to curse at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lost a god slayer weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could only wait for the tournament to end to get his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While outside, Neo made sure to not leave tracks, or engage in battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Divine Energy was far from sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in front of a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I recover the Divine Energy if I devour it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo used the Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground turned pitch-black and the tree sunk into it at a slow pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel himself reaching his limit when he tried to eat something as big as a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tasted like a dry bark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree didn't restore his stamina or Divine Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, he felt more tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mental energy took a huge hit after he devoured a living being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Note to self, don't eat trees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo returned with the fruits he collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a few to Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She started meditation after eating her fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo trained his Darkness element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their routines were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would train and recover all day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo would leave at night to collect fruit and return before sunrise. He did it to reduce his chances of encountering students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was in no condition to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consuming only fruits barely recovered any Divine Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he did not sleep a wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't trust his back to Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no guarantee she wouldn't try to take his rank token when he let his guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, Morrigan, wary of him, never slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two rarely talked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living inside the closed cave and being forced to sneak around at night was burdening Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mental state was worsening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo had not seen the sun in days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was slowly beginning to lose his sense of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day it was the same dark cave, same dark night, and same dark forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His physical condition took a turn for worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough! Cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to puke blood every few hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the wound on his stomach was not lethal, he had being moving around without receiving any medication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan was not any better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her internal injuries were a lot worse than she let him know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As days went by, she started to have trouble breathing and a fever came over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, just sleep,\" he said to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… don't trust…. you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke with a barely audible voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her injuries worsened over time and she lost a lot of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough! Cough! Fair enough,\" Neo spoke. \"I don't trust you either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how nice or kind she was, she would still want the first rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could not sleep in front of her and risk the reward he was about to get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During past days, he tried to find another cave or a hiding location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up. Let's eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo brought fruits from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan didn't respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got closer to her and noticed she was barely conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body was burning from fever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… I'm not any better…. myself…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was already physically weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament pushed him beyond his limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laid Morrigan in a better position and sat beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the bright side…. I can finally sleep— Cough! Cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo wanted to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dug his nails into his arm to keep himself from falling unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or else, he might wake up in the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morrigan groaned in her sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up, sleeping princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He talked to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You lost quite easily for someone who is the strongest of our generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-shut… up…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She mumbled in her sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose it's normal. There is no way I would lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't l-lose…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression twisted and she showed her signature frown.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.171Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","04f75f18eb3929c6bf4e0ee56af5e4fb6275a19238b59cc542df3a0cad214bcc","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-50","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-48",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]