[{"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-394":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},1550017,2013,"Chapter 394 - 395 : One Last Goodbye (5) Final","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-394",394,"\u003Cp>Alex opened his mouth, and his next words stunned Erwin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then,\" Alex said, voice warm, \"welcome aboard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Erwin’s composure cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he lowered his head deeply—lower than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is my honor,\" he said, voice thick with emotion, \"to serve you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned toward Erwin, his expression calm—but sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen carefully,\" he said, his voice dropping into something cold and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t babysit you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwin stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The place we’re going to isn’t a playground,\" Alex continued. \"No one will protect you. No one will wait for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The moment I think you’re slowing me down, I’ll leave you behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your life there will be in your own two hands. If you die, that’s on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwin didn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" he said firmly. \"I’m prepared for anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex studied him for a long second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward Zara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much time do we have left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zara answered immediately. \"Roughly twenty minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded. \"Yeah. I can make do with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zara frowned slightly. \"Make do with what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex waved it off. \"Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then added casually, \"You guys should enter first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zara’s eyes narrowed. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be there in five minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zara stared at him. \"...Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. The minute you enter, a wolf-looking guy and a potato-faced lady I have a hunch are waiting there will greet you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azreal tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex continued, \"Just stay with them for a bit. I’ll join you soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at Erwin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And go before he starts forgetting about me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zara sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" she said reluctantly. \"I just hope you’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zara stepped into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azreal followed, wings folding as he vanished into the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwin hesitated for a fraction of a second, then bowed once more and stepped through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The portal closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second portal opened beside him, quieter, smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stepped through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his vision settled, he found himself standing on the outskirts of Avaloria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of an old, broken house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracked walls. A sagging roof. Windows barely holding together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light glowed from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the door open and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was dim but warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily sat on a wooden chair, a fat cat resting lazily in her arms. The place looked worn, almost abandoned—but lived in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex leaned against the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing’s changed much here, huh,\" he said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around. \"Except it’s more broken now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at the cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And looks like the cat still lives here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved. \"Hi, smarty pants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat growled at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex snorted. \"The fat one is as ungrateful as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Lily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t meeting his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s voice softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never wanted to be like Mother and Father,\" he said quietly. \"That’s why I thought it was necessary for you to know, Lily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, I already told you I was leaving. And that I will come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily lifted her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled thinly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have a lot of memories tied to this place, huh,\" she said softly. \"Just you and me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded. \"Sure do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile steadied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’ll come back,\" she said. \"And I’ve finally come to terms with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I know you’ll never leave me alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now I have many people who care about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s all because of you, Alex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward and hugged him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... thanks for everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the best brother in the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex hugged her back—harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My little girl finally grew up, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice wavered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for giving me a reason to live too, Lily. Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A car horn sounded outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like Alyssa’s here. I already told her about this location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From outside, a voice called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lily? Are you there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily turned and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw Alyssa waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, numbing headache struck her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She staggered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what the hell am I doing here at my old house?\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was there someone here just a moment ago...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As tears started flowing from her eyes unknowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she wiped them saying \" Why am I crying all of a sudden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confused, she shook her head wiped her tears and ran toward Alyssa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m coming!\" she called out. \"Mom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she reached her and hugged her tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere deep inside her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Alex Dragonheart vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia sat at her wooden desk in her cozy room, lights flickering over scattered photographs—moments frozen in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pictures captured them in wedding dresses and countless poses: shared laughter, radiant smiles, stolen glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center lay one image she couldn’t look away from—her and Alex, his arm slung casually around her shoulders, their lips meeting in a kiss, as if sealing a sacred vow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the same numbing ripple hit her—a sharp headache stabbing like needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped, clutching her temples. \"What’s... happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her panicked eyes darted to the photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s figure began fading from them—first blurring at the edges, then dissolving like smoke, leaving empty spaces where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... it can’t be!\" Panic surged. Tears welled as she grabbed the central photo, fingers trembling. \"No... no... NO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cried harder, trying to hold onto the memories—flashes of his smirk, his touch, their nights—but they slipped away like sand, faces distorting, voices muting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memories of Alex faded completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes rolled back, and she slumped unconscious over the desk, the photo crumpling in her fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Alex’s figure materialized beside her in a swirl of shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed fondly. \"She really is a handful, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently brushed her hair aside, leaning down to kiss her soft lips tenderly, lingering a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wanted to see that face for good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered, \"There are several reasons for not taking you with me... but believe me, it’s for your own good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone’s trying to play a game that even involves you. I’m pretty sure it’s a higher being, and I don’t know who yet. The Tower is filled with annoying gods like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that particular higher being knows about me. I can’t expose you to that kind of danger right now, especially when you can’t control your powers properly yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a glowing golden sphere, a sealed envelope, and a letter on her bed beside her unconscious form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll trust you with this because I know when the time comes, you will shine brighter than anyone in the entire cosmos—even me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shimmering portal materialized behind him, swirling with violet energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex glanced at Alicia’s peaceful sleeping face one last time, eyes softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s goodbye for now... my love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped inside, the portal winking shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan finally reached home after the chaos, collapsing onto his soft bed with a groan, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a throbbing headache gripped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s happening? Feels like someone’s tampering with my head...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain subsided slowly, leaving him disoriented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell was that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something felt oddly missing—a fog gnawing at his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook it off. \"Whatever...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I almost forgot to feed the egg!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached for his storage ring, channeling mana to retrieve the Spirit Queen’s egg—but it wasn’t there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dumped everything out frantically, potions clattering, weapons tumbling, scrolls unfurling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realization dawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empty space where the egg should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone stole it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned horrified, knowing deep down who—but the name wouldn’t form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which bastard took it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Evelyn burst into his room, golden hair disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Why are you yelling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan pointed wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister! Someone took the egg the Spirit Queen gave me! And I just can’t remember who could do such a thing without me noticing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on Evelyn’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alex huh... that guy is really a headache sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the name, Ethan’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this Alex guy? Is that bastard the thief? I’ll kill him tell me where can I find him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelyn scolded, \"Don’t talk bad about him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan fumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? That bastard took my precious egg! And why are you defending him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelyn blushed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan pressed, \"Because...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s your soon-to-be brother-in-law,\" she said coyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His soul seemingly left his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face paled comically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that bastard? I’ll kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelyn laughed harder, clutching her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of Etheron, an enigmatic island had appeared out of nowhere, floating amid stormy seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now home to the Tower of Ascension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal spire pierced the roiling clouds like a divine spear—its black obsidian surface etched with glowing runes, its base ringed by jagged thorns and eternal storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s body materialized just outside its massive gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering slabs of pitch-black stone veined with pulsing crimson energy loomed before him, carved with snarling demonic faces and ancient seals that hummed with otherworldly power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air crackled with suppressed mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, Alex said, \"Wow. The gates look as ominous as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver hair turned raven black, flowing like liquid night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes deepened to amethyst purple, glowing with intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skeleton-shaped mask materialized above his head—polished bone-white with jagged fangs, hollow eye sockets flickering with violet flames, intricate runes pulsing across the mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cool. Menacing. Perfectly framing his sharp features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He donned it smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right. Now I’m all set up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gates groaned open on their own, grinding stone revealing yawning darkness within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex finally entered the doors as they closed behind him with finality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alex walked inside confidently, a deep, mechanical voice boomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Entry Confirmed.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Identifying Energy Signature.....}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Welcome Back, Lucifer Morningstar.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, more messages began flooding his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{ The Trickster laughs hysterically upon seeing you again. }\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{ The Dragon God is infuriated after sensing your presence. }\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{ The One Who Rules the Darkness is ecstatic at your return, her excitement spiraling beyond control. }\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more messages continued to appear, but Alex ignored them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sly smile appeared beneath the mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the game begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>End of Volume 2.\u003C\u002Fp>",1777,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.193Z",1,"novelbin.me","cd539cbcbd64b36a1e975c32eac13fd641c834cb5148bf7df1bd2b3bf4fdb8a5","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-395","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-393",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]