[{"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-51":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},418191,682,"Chapter 51: Rewards","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>Henry followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"tsk, you can talk to them. They were pretty worried about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the door, revealing Arthur and Felix behind it, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix ran up to Neo with an excited face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You defeated Morrigan! I saw the fight! It was awesome! Everyone's going crazy over your battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur came behind Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Neo awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix noticed the awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand the reason for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congrats for the first rank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might not know it but you are the first Ruler who isn't from Zeus Clan or Poseidon Clan. You've made history!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix was evidently excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you two?\" Neo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm glad you asked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zeus Clan members couldn't find us until the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And since, I stole their rank tokens, they had a hard time in the tournament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix's actions in the tournament were more or less as Neo expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, guess our ranks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top 10…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yup! I'm Rank 2 and Arthur is Rank 3!\" Felix laughed. \"Though, in my case, Arthur let me have the second rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn't much,\" Arthur commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Look at him acting humble.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I bet he would've attacked me during the last days for the first rank if we were together,' Neo thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur noticed Neo staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out an embarrassed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if I should be happy or sad. The students are calling us 'The Fraud Triad'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him, Arthur explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo used trickery to defeat Morrigan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix became Rank 2 because Arthur helped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, despite having Kingsley in his name, wasn't from Zeus Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them were frauds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, the Fraud Triad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, let them be. They are just jealous,\" Felix snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three ate lunch together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur and Felix left after it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will come to pick you up tomorrow. Let's go the entrance ceremony together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo waved at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, Neo checked his rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Essence Breath]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Tremor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mastery: Apprentice]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Allows user to breathe in ambient Divine Energy and purify it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another Tremor-ranked Spell...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo massaged his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would've been better if it was a low-ranked Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tremor-ranked Spells required tremendous time and effort to be learned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Whisper-ranked and Echo-ranked Spells could be learned effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to raise their masteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, low-ranked Spells would help him learn Divine Energy control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-ranked Spells were too complicated to be used regularly as a practice tool for Divine Energy control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Immortal]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exp: 103\u002F100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could start his breakthrough any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to wait until he received the Starplum fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consuming the fruit before the breakthrough would increase his gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo closed his eyes and practiced the Essence Breath Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small motes of Divine Energy entered his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From there, he pushed the Divine Energy into the blood vessels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only a tiny amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He repeated the cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late into the night, Henry arrived with dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ate together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry grumbled the academy wouldn't let him stay over and left after telling Neo good night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left alone, Neo resumed the Essence Breath Spell training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell asleep without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felix and Arthur came in the morning to wake him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brought the Academy uniform with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's uniform was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore the black pants, a black shirt, and a black coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tie, also black, had red patterns similar to the coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this? Why is it all black?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rulers could decide their uniform color and design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a privilege given to only first ranked students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your brother chose the design. He said it was your favorite color.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The uniform was, strictly speaking, stylish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, Neo felt embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the cast, he wore the uniform easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cloth stretched without ripping itself apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, cast on one arm and crutch on another, left with Arthur and Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked towards the destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer they got to the audience hall the more students began to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most, no, all of them pointed at Neo, Arthur, and Felix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo didn't need to use his Death Affinity to sense their bloodlust and negative intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top three ranks were revered designations in the Demigod Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having three 'frauds' as the top three was an insult to the academy as well as the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh,\" Neo spoke. \"I forgot to bring the speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Arthur and Felix could say anything, he waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's just go. I'll improvise on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was before, he might've been intimidated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving a speech in front of thousands of students would've made him nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after dying and facing worse threats, he didn't feel anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was massive and it was filled to the brim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo noticed only a single teacher next to the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man wore a cap and a knitted sweater while he read a newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed Neo, stood up, and went to the podium at the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quiet,\" He said into the mike. \"The Ruler will give his speech. You lot will receive your rewards after that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to seat and picked up the newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't look like he had anything more to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur and Felix left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sat on the front line seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo could see some familiar faces there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonora, Lucas, Harrison, and a few more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the Zeus Clan members were between Rank 20~30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They took a big hit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shifting his gaze, he stared at empty space above Leonora's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His affinities didn't react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So I can't see her spirit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo scanned the other seats while he approached the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't see Morrigan anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he saw was hostility, mockery, and derision in the eyes of most of the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the mic to check if it was working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll skip the pleasantries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes landed on Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sure most of you know about me from the registration day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trickster…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fraud…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weakling…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you must've seen my battle with Morrigan di Montaigne and there must be a lot you would want to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they fought Neo, they could defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he fought Morrigan again, he would lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one accepted him as the true first rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cheated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's what their eyes were saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't give a fuck what you think. Shut up and keep your heads down like the loser you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1103,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.451Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","a0792c0b5ff77ca39b2040164ef426422af1c230a6e679a5a72abd71ae9ffd0e","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-52","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-150",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]