[{"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-20":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},1549943,2013,"Chapter 20: Visit to the hospital","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>The skies of Avaloria shimmered with hues of orange and gold as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the majestic capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating towers hummed with mana-infused energy, and streams of anti-gravity vehicles zipped through the sky like glowing fish in an endless sea of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But amidst all the grandeur and beauty, Alex Dragonheart walked with a simple goal in mind: convert his gold into credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around, noting the change in atmosphere compared to the outer sectors. This district was far busier and filled with the hum of commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neon signs pulsed in rhythm with background magical melodies, and augmented reality advertisements danced in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking his EtherPad, Alex arrived at a high-security exchange center known as \"Aurum Nexus\" — a luxurious credit conversion facility that specialized in rare materials and precious metals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like a cross between a high-end bank and a magic relic store, with armored walls, floating security drones, and clerks in enchanted suits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sleek, bespectacled clerk with glowing holo-lenses greeted him. \"Welcome to Aurum Nexus. What may I assist you with today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex casually pulled out a pouch and placed it on the counter with a heavy thunk. \"I'd like to convert these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk opened the pouch and almost gasped. Inside gleamed 111 pristine gold coins, each stamped with the seal of the ancient ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir... These are high-purity Etherium Gold. We'll need to appraise them individually. This may take a few minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your time,\" Alex said, leaning back casually, but inside he was calculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each coin... 1000 credits. That's 444,000 credits. Not bad. That's enough to pay hospital fees, rent a proper apartment, and maybe even treat Lily to something nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk returned shortly. \"Sir, everything checks out. 444,000 credits have been deposited into your temporary Nexus account. You can now transfer them to your main EtherWallet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked. \"Pleasure doing business with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped outside, he couldn't help but laugh softly. \"Rich. I'm finally rich... Well, kinda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to his small, dusty home located in the outskirts of the city. The walls were still cracked, the light flickered occasionally, but for now, it was still home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex threw his bag aside, let out a long sigh, and took a refreshing bath — one of the few luxuries he still had access to. Warm steam clouded the air as he soaked, letting the fatigue melt away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at his reflection in the bathroom mirror. His previously messy hair was now tied back, his features sharper, eyes glowing faintly with power. His new silk-black shirt and sleek trousers fit him well. It was a look of someone rising... slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for a few hours on his creaky bed, he finally stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Time to see Lily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avaloria's public transport was nothing short of a marvel. Hover pods shaped like lotus petals glided above rails of light, their interiors filled with ambient soundscapes and comfortable gravity-cushioned seating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex boarded one, flashing his EtherPad at the scanner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the pod took off, the city passed by in a blur. He could see magic-fusion parks, floating billboards, and even mana-themed cafes. But his mind was elsewhere — on Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hospital stood tall and proud in Sector 7: Avaloria Central Medical Institute. A massive glass tower surrounded by floating mana rings and guarded by medical drones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered the lobby, the scent of sterilized air and faint mana mist hitting his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me. I'm here to visit Lily Dragonheart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The receptionist tapped on her terminal. \"Ah, yes. She's on the 13th floor, Sector C. Doctor Emma is overseeing her treatment. Please wait while I notify her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, a tall woman in a white lab coat approached. Her black hair was tied in a neat bun, and her piercing grey eyes held both kindness and weariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be Alex. I'm Doctor Emma. Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked down a corridor illuminated with soft blue lights. Holographic charts floated next to each room, showing patient stats in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily's condition... it's stable. But the Abyssal Corruption has embedded itself into her mana core. Our tech is suppressing its spread, but it's only temporary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's heart clenched. \"Can you cure her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emma paused. \"As of now the whole world is researching to find a cure for the corruption but sadly no concrete results has been found \".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head. His fists clenched. Not now... Not when I just started changing things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>looks like I have to take things into my own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emma placed a hand on his shoulder. \"She's been asking about you. She's strong. Braver than many adults I've treated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex managed a weak smile. \"She always is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the door to her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand hovered over the doorknob. His heart pounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why am I hesitating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath... before opening the door.\u003C\u002Fp>",827,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","0da98c601ecd834192c3ae8e9f696af81053fc40f8ca13e621c416756a0dbacd","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-21","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-19",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]