[{"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-662":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},418652,682,"Chapter 662: Neo Hargraves, The Son Of Hades","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-662",662,"\u003Cp>The thirty-two lives he had forgotten were now his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name that had felt alienating to him now felt his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’ took a deep breath, and exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Neo Hargraves.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s my name.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Existence began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s who I am.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synchronizing with the ??? Cosmos: 1%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The man who once believed he had transmigrated into a novel.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synchronizing with the ??? Cosmos: 2%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The man who promised to become the strongest, and overcome the ’he’ who had never achieved anything in his previous life.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synchronizing with the ??? Cosmos: 5%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synchronizing with the ??? Cosmos: 10%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Neo Hargraves.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synchronizing with the ??? Cosmos: 20%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The son of Hades, and Persephone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Records were linking directly to the Core of his Cosmos, and synchronizing with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>25%.... 30%..... 50%..... 80%....100%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers climbed without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it hit 100%, Neo felt his entire being shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heavenbreaker: First Step (Genesis)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genesis. The act of creation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It signified the beginning of the Heavenbreaker’s Cosmos, including everything within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heavenbreaker: First Step (Genesis) → First Step (Growth)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his rank rose, he understood the significance of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growth was about connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment where his Path fused with the Cosmos’ Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People living in his Cosmos could now grow stronger through that Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo had expected this rank up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was more he hadn’t expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heavenbreaker: First Step (Growth) → First Step (Weaving)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weaving. The moment when all aspects of the Cosmos began to link together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man’s death becoming fertilizer. Fertilizer feeding a tree. That tree releasing oxygen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just one example of how the creations within his Cosmos were connected to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weaving was a step no Heavenbreaker could complete by themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenbreakers could only guide their creations and watch for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creations needed to become interdependent by themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Neo had been missing, the Firmaments had guided the creations within his Cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of that, the Step of Weaving had been reached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heavenbreaker: First Step (Weaving) → First Step (Perpetuity)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, his Cosmos functioned on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creation, growth, weaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had entered a self-sustaining cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t need his direct intervention anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Cosmos had reached perpetuity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Neo stood in silence, flooded with power and memories, Berserker and Bael’s attacks landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were empowered further by Zagreus’ Dragon Speech, carrying the force of destruction meant to crush anything in their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit,\" Zagreus gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nameless Death hadn’t even flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his presence was different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zagreus didn’t understand what had changed, but he knew one thing, this wasn’t the same man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo looked down at the trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With them having used their turn, now it was his turn to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t attack immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he raised his head and glanced toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Someone is coming.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts were warning him a dangerous person was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is it Eternal, or someone from Alliance?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever it was, Neo had no time to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he appeared in front of Berserker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was so fast that neither Berserker nor Zagreus had seen him move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The madman grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally. You’re strong now. This’ll be fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo wrapped Berserker in his World Energy instead of answering him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Berserker’s grin faded as realization dawned upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, don’t you dare—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Neo sent him into his Cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that done, Zagreus and Bael were allowed their turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bael didn’t move right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was watching Neo closely, and frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zagreus raised his hand, purple flames coiling around his arm, but Neo interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extra chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zagreus froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to move, but couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\" What did you do now?\" he asked, trying to lift his leg, but it wouldn’t budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got an extra turn,\" Neo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zagreus gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How sort of absurd Concept—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Neo vanished again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he reappeared in multiple locations at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Specifically, he appeared in every space-time prison where Ashes were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of hand, World Energy rolled out from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrapped the Ashes in the World Energy, and teleported them to his Cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a tremor rolled through the entire Voraka Site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very fabric of reality seemed to groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo stopped what he was doing and looked up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks had formed in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was trying to break into the Independent Space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I need to hurry up.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extending his senses, he tried to locate the Ash of Barbatos, the Shadow Supreme who had once guarded the Sacred Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just like Leonora told me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The gatekeeper and the Sacred Gate disappeared a long time ago.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had happened around the time Neo had joined forces with Berserker and entered the space-time prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the ant isn’t here either...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can guess where it is. That lunatic Berserker probably helped it escape the Voraka Site.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking another step forward, he teleported directly in front of Leonora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo!\" she called out, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. Everything is under control. Well... more or less,\" he said, eyes flicking toward the sky where the cracks were growing bigger with every second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonora followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should go back to the Underworld.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll come back later,\" Neo said with a calm tone to ease her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonora shook her head, clearly not convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if the Alliance tries to capture you again? I’ll stay. With the Water Supreme’s help, I can protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo smiled and patted her head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to see her worked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, don’t worry so much. I can handle the Alliance just fine now. You’ve seen how strong my Path is. And now my Heavenbreaker rank has increased, too. A few Stage 6 opponents aren’t going to be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t need to know that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I hope this is enough to convince her to leave.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she refused to leave on her own, he would force her to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m not going to lose anyone to the Eternals again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a possibility that the being trying to enter the Independent Space was an Eternal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was why Neo was swiftly sending everyone away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat, Leonora’s spirit companion, jumped onto Neo’s shoulder, licked his face once, then returned to perch on Leonora’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay safe,\"it said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat patted Leonora with its paw to calm her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonora took at Neo and finally relented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She activated her Grim Reaper disciple badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal to the Underworld opened behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, standing at the edge and looking back at Neo again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply nodded and offered a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, she stepped through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she vanished, Neo teleported back to Zagreus. The other man hadn’t moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn’t you attack when you had the chance? I thought you would jump at the opportunity,\" Neo asked, canceling the Turn Based RPG Concept he had previously activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Neo had made the first move, the rules dictated that his opponents had to attack last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zagreus had let go of that chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was why Neo could move after using his chance to send the Ashes to his Cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zagreus stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was unreadable at first. Then the emotions began to show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried weight. Pain, disbelief, anger, and something else buried deeper. Recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, I’m not Neo—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are only two people Bael would never attack. Father and Neo,\" Zagreus said, cutting him off.\u003C\u002Fp>",1290,"2026-05-30T08:01:13.698Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","810c736f0bf4934e26f641e4fabf0e85da4f0eb1fed7bddcfee61f5a59307b9e","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-663","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-661",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]