[{"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-157":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},1550147,2013,"Chapter 157 : In the need of a divine weapon (1)","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>All of them saw the shift in Alex’s expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more jokes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious, terrifying stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing to be told again, Alden, Draven, and Carter nodded sharply and sprinted toward the direction Seraphina, Charlotte, and Ava had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Get them to safety. That’s our only job now,’ Alden thought grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their figures disappeared into the dense trees, Alex turned to face the duo now standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyra and Veyron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The infamous Wraith Twins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, a strange flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes dropped to the back of his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cosmic mark etched into his skin had dimmed—its once-bright brilliance now a faint yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the hell...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, the System’s voice echoed with the force of an angry parent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ You dumbass host! How many times do I have to tell you—show off in moderation?! ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex winced mentally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh, here we go again...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ You used Cosmic Essence like it was candy at a birthday party. Darkness affinity, lightning affinity, Space affinity , Fire affinity, earth manipulation—all beyond your current rank! That yellow glow? It means you’ve burned 90% of it. You’re down to 10%. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...So you’re saying—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ YES. You’re screwed. And no, you can’t fight like you did earlier. And YES again—these two were given this dimension as their domain. Killing them here is nearly impossible. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex visibly swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe I should quit being a villain and become a good guy instead... like these two in front of me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought barely had time to settle when the Wraith Twins closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now standing before him, Veyra and Veyron looked as calm as a midnight breeze—and just as deadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gave them a charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, are you guys going to attack me without a warning, or was there a reason you let your goons die one by one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyra grinned and pointed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You. I want you to be mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m sorry. Can you run that by me again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyra stepped closer, eyes twinkling with unhinged affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said—I want you to be mine, darling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Useless, are you seeing this? Even villains are mesmerized by my beauty. Why am I cursed with this divine face?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for the System to chime in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Useless,’ he mentally grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked Veyra dead in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. Not my type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Veyron’s gaze darkened. His hand moved—and a massive, black scythe materialized from the shadows like a cursed weapon born from death itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s instincts screamed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not normal. That weapon isn’t just for show.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyron stepped forward, his voice devoid of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your final chance. Come with us, and there will be nothing in this world you cannot have. Our master, Lord Aaron, will grant you power beyond imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Refuse...\" his voice turned cold, \"and I’ll drag your corpse back for research. Along with your friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex raised an eyebrow, pretending to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyra placed a hand over her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please accept it, darling. I promise to love you to death. Literally. And I really don’t want to cut off your neck and keep it as a souvenir in a jar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay. I accept your offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyra’s eyes sparkled. Veyron narrowed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great,\" Veyra said cheerfully. \"Then what do you want as your first reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s grin widened devilishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to keep your brother’s head... as a souvenir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Wraith Twins froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the sky cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyron moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe came swinging like a death reaper’s judgment, aiming to slice Alex in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex immediately unsheathed his sword and blocked—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact launched him backward, his boots sliding across the dirt until he came to a skidding stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms buzzed with the force of the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He hits like a truck powered by hatred...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess I touched a nerve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, both Veyra and Veyron attacked together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two dark blurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness affinity twisted like tendrils of nightmarish power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their scythes danced like living shadows, clashing against Alex’s blade again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex dodged, parried, countered—his movements fluid and sharp. He didn’t give in. Not a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’These two... they’re fast. But not untouchable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyron spun, releasing a black slash of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex ducked, retaliated with a reverse spin kick, forcing Veyra to block with her weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not bad, darling!\" she grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re flirting with me while trying to kill me. Toxic much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the twins raised their hands and chanted in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive dome of darkness erupted from beneath them, attempting to swallow Alex whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stood still... then raised his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black pulse surged from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a second dome of darkness—almost identical—burst outward, clashing and consuming theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he had copied it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What—?!\" Veyron stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You copied us?!\" Veyra gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex tilted his head innocently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was I not supposed to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in an instant, Alex’s body flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning surged through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reappeared right in front of them, delivering a devastating punch to Veyron’s gut and a high kick to Veyra’s jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both flew backward, tumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they recovered, they began chanting new incantations—each summoning waves of corrupted darkness laced with symbols and cursed runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex watched, eyes glinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chanted the same incantations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their abilities met with his... and were immediately nullified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time they tried something new—he matched it, mirrored it, and shattered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyron’s expression twisted in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyra’s eyes flickered with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How—HOW are you doing this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex laughed, spinning his sword lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So what if I can’t use Cosmic Essence? I can still use mana.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You can’t even touch me—and you were gonna take my head?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his weapon slowly, smile fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Playtime’s over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned with cold fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wanted a monster just like you guys?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got one. But beware I’m the kind of monster that makes even the devil pray in fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how was the Chapter? Tell me in the comments!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for the gift 🎁 @ Treyton_Johnson, @iwiwi, @Anju09, I really appreciate the support 🫡 ☺️.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for the golden tickets:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@capnmoomfire, @Eventfullmars,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@BluuuuTea, @Bjarne_H,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Roberto_DiDonna, @anime_boy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Nelson_2141, @Ragnarock_22,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@sameyer47, @Arist_Babi, @Kevin_Lista,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Treyton_Johnson, @Danger_Croc,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Nanda_ars, @Txsadz, @rodrigo_souza\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really appreciate the support, guys. 😊\u003C\u002Fp>",1083,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","b055aa003577986491262cc6bcb15b4e21581292b835614ee31f6ed92a8132d0","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-280","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-279",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]