[{"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-19":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},1549942,2013,"Chapter 19: Arriving in the Capital","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>The hovercar purred gently as it soared above the emerald forest canopy, leaving the chaos of the roadside encounter behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Alex sat comfortably, trying to maintain his composure as a pair of curious golden eyes stared up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Bro, do you like sweets?\" Sophia Starlight asked, her innocent tone filled with childlike curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked. He had just realized something... something terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>' Sophia Starlight... Isn't that the little sister one of the main heroines — I'm in a hovercar with one of the main heroine's family!? That makes her... Seraphina Starlight's little sister? The Ice Queen of the game?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well I will think about that later '.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a calm smile. \"Of course I do. Who doesn't like sweets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia giggled and leaned against his arm, holding a lollipop. \"You're nice. Can you stay with us forever?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex coughed, slightly flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sonia, sitting across from them, watched Alex sip tea with surprising grace. She raised an eyebrow. \"You're well-mannered for someone dressed so... rugged. You've clearly been in fights. But your posture is textbook noble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smiled lightly. \"My mother used to teach me and my sister noble etiquette. Said we may not have titles, but we should have pride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sonia's eyes softened, her voice gentler. \"A wise woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't press further, sensing that the story had pain behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia, meanwhile, was climbing onto Alex's lap, chatting endlessly about her favorite desserts and how boring noble balls were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-sentence, she yawned and rested her head on his chest, slowly dozing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gently patted her head, an unexpected warmth blooming in his chest. \"Just like my little sis used to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the car glided over a massive hill, the horizon opened up—and Avaloria revealed itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering floating platforms hovered in the air, held aloft by glowing crystal cores. Massive golden gates ringed the lower city, pulsing with runes and defense barriers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hover-trains zipped between towers. Skybeasts with armor pulled noble carriages. The city shimmered with a fusion of advanced tech and ancient magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's jaw dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the game, it looked cool. But this... This is insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew quiet as memories of his sister flooded his mind. Her pale, sleeping figure in the hospital bed. Her smile when he promised to bring back snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sonia noticed. \"Something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated. Then, for once, he didn't lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a sister. She's in the hospital. I need to make sure she's okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sonia nodded in understanding. \"Family is everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smiled faintly. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, he tilted his head. \"Why are you traveling with so little security? Not exactly typical for nobles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sonia's expression turned serious. \"Something urgent came up. We couldn't wait for escorts. That's all I can say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded. \"Not my place to pry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car began its descent. The landing pad was sleek and buzzing with transport personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped out, Sonia extended a glowing contact card. \"If you ever need help in Avaloria, the House of Starlight owes you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia, half-awake, hugged Alex's leg. \"You better visit, Big Bro! You promised!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned dramatically, striking a pose with wind in his hair. \"Fear not! I, the incredibly handsome and dashing Alex Dragonheart, shall return!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately tripped over a cable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a beep, Alex's smartwatch blinked. A transfer: 1,00,000 Credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up. Sonia grinned. \"For your sister. !\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex sniffled dramatically. \"You're going to make me cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sonia chuckled. \"I insist. Don't try to return it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex bowed like a true noble. \"Then I shall accept your kindness with the grace of a dragon and the wallet of a merchant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and began walking toward the city terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Sis. I've got credits, contacts... and a new purpose. Hold on. I'm coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",633,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","337fa141203d429b8a9deacfd75a8e30e0959239c28b15dac7b890b2aece0763","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-20","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-18",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]