[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist":3,"chapter-the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1549934,2013,"Chapter 11: Preparation for the Final trial","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>Warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the first thing Alex felt as he floated in a hazy realm between consciousness and sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle heat wrapped around his battered body like a mother's embrace. He tried to open his eyes, but they felt like they had weights attached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... my everything hurts...\" he mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice came out like a wheeze. Every muscle ached. His bones felt like they had been used as drumsticks in a goblin rock concert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had vague memories of fighting an armored monster, screaming his lungs out, and collapsing like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his eyes fluttered open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was lying on a soft bed made of shimmering blue energy in a serene chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm ambient light glowed from the walls, and a pleasant scent like lavender mixed with mana filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft chime echoed, followed by the familiar voice of the trial system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> Congratulations, Alex Dragonheart. You have cleared the Third Trial: Trial of Will and Agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> As a reward, you have received the following skills:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> [Unyielding Will (D) – Growth Type] (Passive) – Your sheer determination allows you to resist mental and physical fatigue beyond normal limits. Effects increase with Willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> [Phantom Shift (D) – Growth Type] (Active) – A high-speed movement technique that allows the user to momentarily accelerate beyond normal speed, creating an afterimage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duration: 10 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooldown: 30 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> You are granted one day to recover and prepare before the Final Trial begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked, then grinned weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One day, huh... could've given me a week, you stingy old relic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned and sat up slowly, stretching his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AH, OW, OKAY–maybe not stretch that hard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body protested every movement, but after a few minutes and some light meditation, the pain dulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Titan's Resilience was doing its job. He stood up on shaky legs and took in the chamber. It was peaceful, almost unnaturally so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to check these new skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he activated his passive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unyielding Will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't a flashy effect, but he immediately noticed the difference. His mind cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mental fog from exhaustion lifted, and the aching in his limbs faded to a manageable throb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh... It's like having three espressos without the heart attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he focused on his agility skill. He took a stance, then whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phantom Shift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world blurred around him, and in a blink, he was on the other side of the chamber. An afterimage of himself still lingered where he stood a moment before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy–!\" he shouted, skidding into a wall and bouncing off it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned, sliding to the floor, \"Okay... maybe warn me next time, super legs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried it a few more times, getting the hang of it. The speed was insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't teleportation like Shadow Step, but it was practically instant movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Combining this with Shadow Step... I'll be a ghost on the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He imagined himself dashing between enemies like a blur, dodging attacks, countering from behind, vanishing before anyone could touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could be... Phantom Ghost Step Ninja Man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay, that's a terrible name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still laughing at his own stupidity, he settled down cross-legged to meditate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on his mana, letting it flow calmly through his body. His Basic Mana Control was reaching its peak now—just a little more, and he could push it past Novice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing slowed. The pain faded. His mind entered a tranquil state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day passed like a peaceful dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the chamber rumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft golden light swirled in the air, and the voice returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"Your time of preparation is over, Alex Dragonheart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I figured you wouldn't let me nap forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"Stand and follow the path. The Final Trial awaits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls shimmered and faded, revealing a long, floating bridge made of glowing runes stretching into the void. Alex stepped onto it. Each step echoed with an ethereal hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several minutes, the path ended before an awe-inspiring structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal floating arena hovered in the sky, surrounded by cascading waterfalls of mana. Floating platforms circled it slowly, pulsing with energy. The entire place radiated ancient power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this is some final boss level nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped into the arena, golden sigils lit up on the ground. The air grew heavy. Then, for the first time, the voice took form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall, clad in silver armor laced with golden runes, his long black hair flowing like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glowed with cosmic light. Power rolled off him in waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex instinctively reached for his weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"You have done well, Alex. But to clear the Final Trial...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a hand. A massive sword formed in it, shaped from pure ether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"...you must defeat me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stepped forward, the ground trembling under his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"Show me the strength of your will. Show me the speed of your blade. Show me that you are worthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air froze. Alex swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Welp, I'm screwed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man raised his sword and the trial started.\u003C\u002Fp>",861,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1c5c3e9ec1534409d27e0c8d840a2f802ce2cb0daab00dabeff4ca78f626955","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-12","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-10",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]