[{"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-179":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},1550202,2013,"Chapter 179 : Honour","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-179",179,"\u003Cp>Serena’s expression, which had been calm and elegant all this time, finally cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears slipped down her cheek as her voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry... I did everything I could. I’m very sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words struck heavier than any blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia’s eyes widened, her throat tightening. Though she had never met Lily, she knew one thing—Lily was Alex’s only family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing her would shatter him. Tears welled in her own eyes, her chest aching with sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The playful, teasing air of moments ago vanished instantly, replaced by a suffocating tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex bit down on his lip so hard it nearly bled, his fists clenching tight until his knuckles turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body trembled as he tried not to let the panic consume him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, the system’s voice rang out firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t worry, host. We can still make it in time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex sucked in a deep breath, forcing the storm in his chest to quiet down, at least for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice came out sharp, commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me to her. Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serena, wiping the tear from her cheek, gave a determined nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, Serena, Alicia, and Alex all pushed their chairs back and stood. But just as they were about to hurry out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\" Reynard’s deep voice stopped them in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning, they saw his eyes glint with resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going by car will take too long.\" His gaze shifted to Serena. \"Where is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serena inhaled deeply, then answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shadow Legion Guild. They have the best medical facilities available... and it was the safest place I could take her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reynard nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and flicked his finger. In an instant, glowing magic circles bloomed beneath all of them, spinning with intricate runes of light. A surge of mana flooded the air, crackling like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia barely had time to gasp before a blinding radiance engulfed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies dissolved into motes of shimmering light and in the next heartbeat, all four materialized before the massive gates of the Shadow Legion Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guild stood tall and imposing, a fortress-like structure of black stone veined with glowing blue lines of mana that pulsed like arteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiked battlements lined the edges, banners bearing the crest of a shadowed lion fluttering in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mid-tier guild ranked twentieth among guilds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer walls gleamed with enchantments layered over it, humming faintly with protective wards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the gates swung open, the contrast was staggering. The interior looked less like a fortress and more like an advanced research facility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright mana-crystals illuminated sterile white corridors. Crystalline panels displayed readings of magical energy, and enchanted constructs glided smoothly along the floors, carrying equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex barely spared the wonders a glance. His mind was consumed by one thought—Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor. A figure approached swiftly, her presence striking before she even spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Selena Vega.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her outfit was sleek and practical, designed for combat yet undeniably alluring—a dark leather bodice reinforced with silver lining, paired with long boots and gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fabric hugged her figure, emphasizing her sharp, confident aura, but it wasn’t overly revealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long crimson cloak swayed behind her, adding to the commanding sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes locked onto Alex as relief washed over her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good—you’re here. Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Alex would’ve cracked a joke about her outfit, maybe even questioned what she was doing here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, his chest was too heavy, his thoughts spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved quickly through the pristine hallways, boots clicking against polished marble floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence was suffocating, broken only by their hurried steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Serena spoke, her voice filled with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selena... what happened? Her condition wasn’t supposed to be this bad. The doctors said she had more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s face darkened as she glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s complicated. The corruption has reached her heart and her mana core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If even one of them was untouched, she might’ve had more time... but with both compromised, the situation has spiraled out of control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s teeth ground together as his hands clenched. His nails dug into his palms so hard that blood began to seep out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia, walking close to him, saw it. Her heart twisted at the sight. Without thinking, she reached out and gently held his hand, her voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry... everything will be alright. Don’t lose hope, Alex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was the last straw. Alex’s emotions, which he had been fighting to suppress, finally snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whirled on her, his voice raw and desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do you want me to do, huh?! She’s dying! She’s the only family I have left—and you’re telling me not to worry?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would you have done if it was your brother instead of my sister? Would you have not worried too?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia’s lips trembled as tears welled in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I was just tryi—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t.\" Alex’s voice cut sharp, like a blade. His eyes burned with anguish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like people giving me false hope. So keep it to yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway went silent. The only sound was Alex’s ragged breathing as his words echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia bit her lip, tears sliding down her cheeks as she turned her head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serena’s brows furrowed, glancing between the two with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s expression softened just slightly, though her pace never slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Alex... Alex stared forward, chest burning, guilt already creeping at the edges of his anger, but too drowned in fear for Lily to say anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streaked down Alicia’s cheeks as she stood frozen, her heart aching from Alex’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to speak, but the lump in her throat made it impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Reynard stepped forward, his towering figure blocking Alex’s path. His eyes burned with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you say all that when she was just trying to help you? Don’t you have a shred of decency? Looks like I was right about you after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not the right one. Deep down, you’ll always remain a shameless commoner without a shred of noble hono—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop it, Rey! He’s not thinking rationally right now!\" Serena’s voice cut through like a whip, sharp and commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Reynard whipped his head toward her, unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if he’s not thinking rationally? Does that give him the right to insult his benefactors? After all we’ve done for him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex froze mid-step, then turned back slowly. His lips curved into a sharp grin as a hollow laugh spilled from his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It echoed down the pristine hallways, laced with venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefactor?\" Alex’s gaze locked onto Reynard’s. \"Is that how you see yourself, old man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice hardened like steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make no mistake—you’re no benefactor of mine. In fact, if it wasn’t for me, your son would’ve been lying dead six feet under.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And you couldn’t have done a damn thing about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed, cold and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So don’t delude yourself. It was one favor for another. Nothing more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were like sparks against oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reynard’s aura erupted. An overwhelming pressure burst forth, slamming into the walls and shattering nearby crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy, suffocating, as if the very world was bearing down on Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor trembled under the sheer force of it, dust raining from the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s knees buckled. His breath caught in his throat, chest tightening. ’It’s like carrying mountains on my back...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rey, stop!\" Serena’s desperate cry rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, enough!\" Alicia’s voice cracked as she reached for Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Selena, normally so composed, moved toward him in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reynard, you’ll kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Reynard’s fury only burned hotter, his aura pressing harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Alex’s knees were about to strike the cold floor—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding light seared to life on the back of his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree-shaped constellation etched there flared brilliantly, glowing like a miniature sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crushing weight vanished instantly, erased as though it had never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex rose to his full height, shoulders squared, his gaze sharp as a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto Reynard’s without flinching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And keep your bullshit noble talks to yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice thundered through the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re the most disgusting things I’ve heard since I was ten years old, when my sister was six, and we had to live in sewers and back alleys just to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death lurked around every corner. We starved until we had to eat scraps people threw away like trash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists shook, not with fear, but with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where were the nobles then? Where were your so-called honor and responsibility? I saw no one helping the poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All I saw were nobles visiting whorehouses and spitting on us, laughing at how filthy we looked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words struck like daggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were the real filth,\" Alex spat, his voice raw. \"And it was their responsibility to stop it from happening. But they didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you know how I kept my sanity in that hell? It was my sister. If not for her, I’d be dead already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So don’t talk to me about noble honor. It means shit to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Save that boring speech for your soldiers when you need to manipulate them into dying for you. Maybe then it’ll serve a purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence that followed was deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reynard’s face had turned blood-red, veins bulging across his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists trembled as if he might strike Alex down at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was barely holding himself back, his pride and rage warring with Serena’s earlier command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Serena, Alicia, and even Selena stood frozen. None of them had words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer fire in Alex’s defiance, and the impossible fact that he was completely unaffected by Reynard’s pressure, left them shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reynard’s breath came out heavy, every inhale like a growl. He wanted to crush this insolent boy—yet he couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s mouth opened, ready to hurl another truth that would cut even deeper—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the familiar voice whispered inside his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host, that’s enough. We have more important things to do, and you know that, right.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clicked his tongue, frustration heavy in the sound. ’Tch... damn it. I can’t waste my time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew in a long breath, turned sharply to Selena, and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss... please lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena, who had been silently watching the storm between him and Reynard, finally exhaled and gave a small nod. \"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm, but her steps were brisk. Without a second glance, she turned and began walking down the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serena’s lips parted as if to speak, but no words came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia clenched her fists tightly at her sides, wanting to follow, yet something in her heart held her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reynard remained where he stood, his face locked in silent rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time... neither Serena nor Alicia followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metallic hiss of sliding doors echoed as Selena pushed open a separate chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the air was sterile, humming faintly with the sound of mana-powered machines. Rows of glowing monitors lined the walls, holographic panels floating with streams of shifting numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center were two high-tech medical beds, each etched with runic patterns that pulsed in a steady rhythm of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on one of them was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight struck Alex like a blade to the chest. His breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs moved before his mind could catch up, breaking into a run. He stumbled once in his haste, but he didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small frame looked fragile, almost weightless against the cold metallic surface of the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana tubes and crystalline conduits were connected to her body, trying to prevent the corruption from spreading further and to provide a fresh energy source, their glow faint and unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex reached her bedside, his hand trembling as it brushed through her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest heaved, every breath sharp as if knives were lodged in his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena lingered at the door, her eyes softening as she watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll... wait outside.\" Her voice was quiet, almost respectful, before she stepped out, letting the door seal behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room grew silent, only the faint beeps of the machines filling the emptiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint voice, hoarse and broken, reached his ears. It was Lily’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A... A... le...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t even say his name, but he knew. He knew she was calling for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tears Alex had been fighting, the ones he had been forcing back ever since he woke up, broke through in a violent surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees buckled slightly as he lowered himself beside her, clutching her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily... I’m here. I’m right here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision blurred, his entire body trembling as sobs escaped him. For the first time since this new life began—Alex finally broke down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why... why does it always have to be us? Why is it always us left abandoned to die and suffer? Dammit... Dammit!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong façade shattered, leaving only a brother desperately clinging to the only family he had left.\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 golden tickets:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Hmd95, @SleepyR26, @BlacKain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@dreamchasing, @Harry_Sangoi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@BluuuuTea, @Kyle_Kerswell, @Arist_Babi\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really appreciate the support, guys. 😊\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>",2189,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","9f0610f8a9cc809a4f20454af4ec3d9c8d10ff635c7f05f40194e1bd1ac00505","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-180","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-178",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]