[{"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-219":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},1550292,2013,"Chapter 219 : Return (2)","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-219",219,"\u003Cp>The world seemed to pause the moment Lucifer Morningstar stepped out of the museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cameras whirred. Microphones extended. Reporters surged forward like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucifer Morningstar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, what did you see inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, can I have a word with you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of journalists, hunters, and streamers from across the Avaloria Empire—and even beyond—crowded around the lone figure. The Paraflux Dungeon had taken countless lives. No one had ever returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifer Morningstar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returned safe and sound—and more importantly, alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as the sea of voices was about to close in on him, a ripple spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several individuals emerged, surrounding Alex in a loose formation. Each one bore unique traits—markings of their race and nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One stepped forward, clearly one of the leaders. He was tall and regal, with long green hair that shimmered like starlight and a leaf insignia that marked him as a high-ranking elf. His piercing green eyes reflected the forest—deep and ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped ahead with grace and spoke with a melodic voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucifer Morningstar. I never thought I’d see the day where a rookie who appeared from nowhere would shake the foundations of the world. I serve the Elven Empi—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Alex brushed past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf froze mid-sentence, mouth slightly open. His cheeks turned beet red from sheer embarrassment as the cameras caught every humiliating second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, dwarves with black beards, elegant merfolk with breathtaking beauty, and even petite winged fairies stepped forward one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Morningstar, we humbly invite you to our country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shall be showered with luxury and resources beyond imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just share with us... what you discovered inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex ignored them all. His footsteps never wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Keep talking. None of you are worth my time. I already have enough on my plate as it is.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing their words were falling on deaf ears, a few foreign elites grit their teeth. A powerful dwarven envoy and a mermaid queen’s bodyguard took a step forward, their auras beginning to swell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned and gave them a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time seemed to freeze. Their knees almost buckled. Sweat poured down their temples. No words were exchanged, but his meaning was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Use force... and you die.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them swallowed hard. One by one, they stepped back—defeated without a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd had fallen completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the reporters dared not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had just witnessed Lucifer ignore representatives from the strongest nations, top-tier hunters, and elites—and none of them could stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, a few brave reporters were about to surge forward again when a barrier of firm authority stopped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter Brown stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a sleek black coat, his presence alone halted the reporters in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He seems exhausted and in need of medical attention,\" Carter said firmly. \"Keep your questions for another time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From where he stood, Alex raised an eyebrow. A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like this guy’s worth investing in after all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media buzzed with fresh energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A famous figure from the Radiant Blades Guild, Carter Brown, was now protecting Lucifer Morningstar? Despite being from a rival guild?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was going to be front-page news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the chaos behind him, Carter jogged toward Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment their eyes met, he exhaled in disbelief. \"You... Sir, I’m still having a hard time believing you actually came back alive from that place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked. \"So you were hoping I wouldn’t, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! No, sir!\" Carter stammered, flustered. \"In fact, my instincts kept telling me you’d make it out. That’s why I came here whenever I found time... hoping to see you emerge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, all right,\" Alex said lazily. \"No need to explain yourself. Just clear the way. I’m tired. I want to sleep for an entire day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\" Carter nodded and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released a fraction of his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters gasped and stumbled back. The crowd parted like waves retreating from a crashing cliff. Many ran for cover, almost suffocating under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex whistled softly. \"Wow. I’m impressed and all... but you do know they’ll come after you for this, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter laughed. \"These things are normal for me. I don’t really care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right then. Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned toward his sleek black-and-silver sports car parked just where he had left it two days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to it with slow reverence... and hugged it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I missed you so much,\" he whispered to the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yep... My instincts were right. He’s powerful... and definitely mentally unstable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a full minute of hugging his beloved car, Alex turned to Carter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You drive. I’m too tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter nodded. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped into the driver’s seat, while Alex flopped into the passenger side, stretching like a lazy cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engine purred to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cruised down the road, leaving flashing lights and echoing media behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, there was silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Carter glanced sideways. \"Would you mind if I ask... what did you discover inside that rift?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex looked out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not in the mood to talk about it. Try another time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly Alex said, \"Tell me something about yourself instead. At least that way I won’t be bored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter sighed. \"It’s nothing interesting. I came from a normal middle-class family. Attended a regular school. But I had potential—and a rare affinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduation, I tried my luck at the number one guild, Radiant Blades. The guild master saw something in me and took me in. I worked hard and eventually made a name for myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clicked his tongue. \"Lucky bastard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you say something, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re just hearing things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter raised an eyebrow... but wisely said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car rolled down the glowing highways of Avaloria as the city lights reflected in Alex’s cold purple eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storm had returned... and the world wasn’t ready for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex leaned back in the passenger seat, arms crossed, eyes half-lidded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... was that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter glanced sideways, lips tight in thought. After a pause, he sighed. \"Well... there’s one more thing. But it’s kind of personal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spill it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having no choice, Carter took a long breath and began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six months ago... I fell in love with a girl. Her name was Chloe Saylor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said her name, a small, genuine smile tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve met a lot of women in my life, sir. But she... she was different. Worked as a waitress at this club I used to visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled. \"Most girls I met were either trying to hit on me or drag me to bed. But she... she was built different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter’s eyes shimmered as he remembered. \"One time, a sleazy guy tried to mess with her. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to jump in and play the hero... maybe impress her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But then—\" he grinned, eyes wide, \"she kneed the guy straight in the nuts, and with a jab to the jaw, knocked him out cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instinctively, I closed my legs too at that time,\" he admitted, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s expression twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But at the same time I was mesmerized. It was love at first sight, I swear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter continued, his voice softening. \"Then she walked towards me. I thought... maybe she noticed me. I got nervous, was about to turn and leave, when she said—in the manliest voice I’ve ever heard—’Sir, you forgot to leave the tip.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled. \"That was it. I just asked her out right then and there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex visibly shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the hell? Mesmerized by a manly voice? Is this guy really a homosexual pervert...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Carter’s tone shifted as sorrow crept into his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But after the kidnapping incident six months ago... she stopped seeing me. She refuses to meet. Won’t even reply to my texts. I don’t even know where she is anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped the wheel tightly, eyes forward, but Alex could see he was barely holding it together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex narrowed his gaze at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Should I tell him that I already know where she is? After all, I investigated everything about him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a voice echoed in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Well then, why did you ask him to tell you about himself?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I was testing him,’ Alex replied inwardly. ’Wanted to see if he’d be honest. I might have a use for him later.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Then you already know what you have to do.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex reached into his storage ring and pulled out a small vial of shimmering golden liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Carter, who was still driving. \"Listen carefully to what I’m about to say. You’re gonna need to write this down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter’s attention snapped toward him. \"Sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this vial,\" Alex said, handing it over. \"After you drop me home, go straight to Avaloria Central Hospital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to room no. 45. Inside that room, you’ll find Doctor Emma. Tell her Lucifer Morningstar sent you. Give her this medicine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After that, take her to room no. 108, 1st floor—and make sure to keep your composure. Everything will be all right as long as you do as I instructed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter blinked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex continued. \"And when it’s all done, go to a statue shop. Give them one of my cool-looking photos. Tell them to create a full-size statue. Then place it in your living room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And every morning and evening,\" Alex said, dead serious, \"pray to it. Forever. Until you draw your last breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a full moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter just stared at him, his mind unable to comprehend the madness he’d just heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now I’m sure,’ Carter thought. ’This guy needs a psychiatrist. Possibly an exorcist. I should contact his family—fast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s voice cut in again. \"Did you write all that down or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter still stared at him, wide-eyed, like he’d just been hit with a pie to the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein popped on Alex’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped Carter right on the back of the head—while he was still driving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" Carter jerked, momentarily swerving. \"Are you insane?! Someone could’ve died!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clicked his tongue. ’This guy is even dumber than I thought.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Carter drove them into one of the most exclusive districts of Avaloria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering gates, high-tech security drones, and massive white-stone villas surrounded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the kind of neighborhood that screamed: \"Only for the rich and powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the car rolled to a stop in front of a grand estate—which was Alex’s new home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion stood three stories tall, its architecture a perfect blend of modern crystal glass and traditional carvings. Lush gardens sprawled out around it, with a fountain shaped like a phoenix at the center. Mana-powered lights shimmered across the marble path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Home sweet home,\" Alex muttered with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, turning to Carter, he said, \"You idiotic bastard. Earlier, I was literally telling you where your girlfriend is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed him a folded piece of paper. \"Everything I just said—is written down in this. Follow it exactly. Miss a step, and it won’t work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like lightning struck Carter’s brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Wait... he was telling me where Chloe was?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything, Alex pressed the vial into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now go. Get to the hospital. Room 108.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word ’hospital’ made Carter stiffen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of thoughts collided in his brain—but he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a determined nod, he threw the car into reverse, spun the wheel, and took off at full speed—leaving Alex in a cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coughing, Alex waved the dust away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard! Take your own damn car! Tch. I’ll charge him for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice as sweet as sugar and cold as winter echoed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well... if it isn’t Alex Dragonheart himself. Finally returning from an adventure that could’ve easily killed him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned—and his blood ran cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures stood in front of his mansion, blocking the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat beaded on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked in the direction Carter had gone and screamed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard, come back and take me with you!\"\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>@Divo_the_Gamer, @LaggingPenguin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@hamzaumer, @Winter_Metor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@matthew_phelps, @capnmoonfire,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Mark_Campos_5123, @Achillios,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@BluuuuTea, @Elrolith_, @Danger_Croc,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Agent_Black, @hunter_jkf, @Bjarne_H\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really appreciate the support, guys.\u003C\u002Fp>",2065,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","4831a4a83dc796b9e316cded7a6b0cbcce287a31dcb826ab25435774739906ca","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-220","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-218",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]