[{"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-15":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},1549938,2013,"Chapter 15: Baptism of Elements","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness still clung to Alex's consciousness, but this time, it was not the crushing void of exhaustion. It was a gentle lull, like floating in the depths of a serene ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind drifted in half-lucid dreams, his body slowly recovering from the brutal trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A firm, commanding voice shattered the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awaken, boy. It is time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes fluttered open. He was still lying on the stone platform, the cavern's ancient runes bathing everything in a soft, ethereal glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body no longer ached as much as before, though a dull soreness remained—a testament to the battle he had endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient warrior stood before him, arms crossed, his gaze expectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex groaned as he pushed himself up. \"You sure you don't want to give me a few more hours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior snorted. \"You have rested long enough. Any more and I would have mistaken you for a corpse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harsh,\" Alex muttered, rubbing his temples before exhaling. \"Alright. What now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior nodded. \"Come. It is time to receive your true rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's ears perked up. True rewards? That definitely got his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further hesitation, he stood up, stretching his limbs before following the warrior toward a section of the chamber that had been previously sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached, the stone walls rumbled, parting to reveal a hidden passageway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex whistled. \"You guys really like your secret doors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior smirked but said nothing as he led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passage opened up into a vast underground chamber, completely different from the rest of the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with energy, humming with an unseen force. At the center lay a massive pond, its surface shimmering with multiple colors—blues, greens, reds, purples—each hue shifting and flowing like liquid gemstones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes widened. \"What is this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elemental Baptism Pond,\" the warrior declared. \"One of your rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked. \"Wait, I get a fancy bath as a reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior rolled his eyes. \"This is no mere bath, fool. The pond attunes itself to the affinity most suited to you. It will awaken your dormant elemental potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's breath hitched. Elemental affinity awakening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, elemental affinities were crucial. Mages, swordsmen, and even martial artists benefited immensely from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While most people had to rely on rigorous training—or sheer luck—to awaken their affinity, an opportunity like this was practically cheating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn,\" Alex muttered, trying to contain his excitement. \"Alright. So, I just jump in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior nodded. \"Submerge yourself fully. You will know when the process is complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex eyed the pond, took a deep breath, and stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his body was fully submerged, an overwhelming sensation flooded him. His veins burned as raw elemental energy coursed through him, seeping into his very being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The colors around him twisted, converging—lightning crackled, shadows coiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes felt like hours. Then, as suddenly as it began, the energy settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gasped, bursting out of the water. Panting, he stumbled back onto solid ground, dripping wet. He felt... different. Lighter, yet more grounded. His skin tingled with residual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior observed him carefully. \"Well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's mind raced. He opened his status window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status Window]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newly Awakened Affinities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Affinity – Grants increased speed, reflexes, and the ability to manipulate lightning mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness Affinity – Enhances stealth, perception, and allows manipulation of shadow mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes widened. Two affinities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning and Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded. In this world, deviants with multiple affinities were incredibly rare. Even among them, most only had two if they were prodigies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan Williams, the protagonist, had all affinities—something that made him truly broken. But Alex, despite being an extra, had now joined the ranks of those who defied the norm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow grin spread across his face. \"Not bad. Not bad at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior, unaware of Alex's inner thoughts, gave an approving nod. \"Impressive. Few are blessed with multiple affinities. You have the potential to walk a unique path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked. \"Yeah, I tend to do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior sighed. \"Enough of your arrogance. There is still one last reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex raised an eyebrow. \"Oh? What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior's gaze sharpened. \"A legacy long forgotten. A blade art of the highest order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's smirk faded. He swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword art?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior motioned for Alex to follow once more. They moved deeper into the chamber, where a grand pedestal stood, covered in ancient inscriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior turned to him. \"Kneel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex hesitated for a fraction of a second before doing as told. The warrior placed a palm on his forehead, and suddenly, knowledge surged into Alex's mind—a flood of techniques, movements, principles beyond mortal comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation was overwhelming. He gritted his teeth, sweat forming on his brow as his breathing grew ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just as abruptly as it began, it ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex collapsed forward, panting heavily. His fingers dug into the stone floor as he tried to steady himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior stepped back, a satisfied look in his eyes. \"You have inherited the art. Use it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's fingers twitched. The name of the sword art echoed in his mind, yet he couldn't fully grasp its depth yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips parted, his voice barely above a whisper. \"This sword art is...\u003C\u002Fp>",876,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","e712d795c13179db299d1b9f130bffc4153410579e5c45a59d9dc1508b69305f","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-16","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-14",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]