[{"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-14":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},1549937,2013,"Chapter 14: Gains","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex felt like he was floating in an abyss, his body weightless, yet burdened by a deep, lingering exhaustion. The last thing he remembered was landing the final strike, hearing the warrior's acknowledgment, and then... nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp inhale. His eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain. Everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh...\" Alex groaned, his entire body aching as if he had been run over by a stampede of berserk warbeasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blurry vision adjusted, revealing the cavernous expanse of the trial chamber. The glowing runes on the walls flickered gently, casting an eerie yet peaceful glow over the massive platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you finally wake,\" the ancient warrior's voice echoed, filled with mild amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned his head, gritting his teeth as pain flared through his neck. The warrior stood nearby, arms crossed, watching him with a mixture of respect and curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I... win?\" Alex croaked, his throat dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior chuckled. \"If you did not, you would not be breathing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex let out a weak laugh, only to wince as his ribs protested. He forced himself to sit up, biting back a groan. He had been through a lot, but this... this was a different level of exhaustion. His mind still struggled to process everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a familiar chime echoed in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Notification: Status Window Updated]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes widened. With trembling hands, he opened his status window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status Window]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Alex Dragonheart\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age : 16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: Intermediate (Peak) (Previously: Intermediate (Low))\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline: [Unawakened]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physique: [Unawakened]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent: [Dual-Soul Resonance] (Enhanced learning speed, intuition, and adaptability)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will: A- (No Change)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm: B+ (No Change)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence: [LOCKED] → C (Newly Unlocked!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luck: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Skills Acquired]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. [Mind's Eye (D) – Growth Type] (Active) (Trial of Control & Intelligence Reward) – Increases perception and prediction ability in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duration: 15 seconds\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooldown: 2 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. [Force Control (D) – Growth Type] (Passive) (Trial of Control & Intelligence Reward) – Enhances control over strength, improving combat efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Existing Skills]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadow Step (D) – Growth Type] (Active) – Short-range teleportation technique. (5m range, 15s cooldown)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Titan's Resilience (E) – Growth Type] (Passive) – Enhances durability and physical resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heavy Strike (E) – Growth Type] (Active) – Enhances strength for a single attack. (30s duration, 15s cooldown)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Swordsmanship (F)] (Passive) – Fundamental sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Mana Control (F)] (Passive) – Beginner-level mana control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dodge (F)] (Active) – Enhances reflexes for quick evasion. (3s cooldown)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phantom Shift (D) – Growth Type] (Active) (Trial of Agility Reward) – Grants afterimage movement and slight presence distortion. (10m duration, 30m cooldown)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unyielding Will (D) – Growth Type] (Passive) (Trial of Will Reward) – Increases resistance to mental attacks, illusions, and pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Masteries]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordsmanship Mastery → Intermediate (3%) (Previously Novice)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana Control Mastery → Intermediate (2%) (Previously Novice)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dagger Mastery → Intermediate (1%) (Previously Novice)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stared at the window, his mind struggling to comprehend everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... unlocked Intelligence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heartbeat quickened. Intelligence was one of the hardest stats to unlock in the game. Most payers grind threw many dungeons before unlocking it .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to Ethan Williams, the game's protagonist, he was still far behind even with thsese upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the zenith academy is anything but easy he will have to still push himself after leaving\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dungeon and broke through to the advance ranks to get a spot in the the top 10\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it is still not guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because prodigies all around the world take the exam one more talented thn the other he will have to try his hardest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determination filling his gaze as he thought about his sister he will have to get a spot in the academy to turn things around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because academy cadets can get the licence to clear the abyss gates and earn money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As only guilds their members and only lincensed people are allowed to enter a abyss gate and other known dungeons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex was lucky that no one knew about these ruins he has just cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\" guess having the game knowledge has its own perks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists. It was a massive gain, but compared to Ethan, he was still leagues behind. That guy had legendary skills, a divine-tier bloodline, and absurd talent stacked in his favor. Meanwhile, Alex was clawing for every scrap of power he could get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, you seem deep in thought,\" the warrior mused, raising an eyebrow. \"Perhaps realizing your shortcomings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex sighed. \"Something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior smirked. \"Good. Only fools believe they are without flaws.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex ran a hand through his messy hair. \"So, what now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior nodded approvingly. \"You have completed all trials. Rest for a few hours. Your body needs recovery before receiving your final rewards and leaving these ruins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex exhaled, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle in. He glanced at his battered hands, flexing his fingers. Every fiber of his being ached, but he had survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he was stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled into a smirk. \"If I don't get something amazing after all this, I swear I'm going to riot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior chuckled. \"You amuse me, boy. Now, rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Alex let himself collapse back onto the ground, allowing exhaustion to claim him once more.\u003C\u002Fp>",866,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","eb19562509167740241455df577e00758d64a59058db2b170fd157258e4a6e3c","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-15","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-13",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]