[{"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-408":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},1549913,2013,"Chapter 408 - 409 : Choice","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-408",408,"\u003Cp>The black-haired girl froze for a split second, her emotionless eyes widening just a fraction as she sensed a presence directly behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whipped around, the scythe fragments still fading in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stood there casually, hands in his pockets, his skeleton mask tilted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dark eyes narrowed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, she immediately backed up a few steps, creating distance, her small frame tense and ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus, the blond-haired man, tensed visibly beside her, his amber eyes locked on Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke cautiously in a loud voice, projecting authority despite his wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you attacking us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t remember if we did something to offend someone named Lucifer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex slowly turned his masked face toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, guys, I’m not here to create trouble. You were the ones who attacked us first and took our supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus gestured sharply toward the scattered remains of his clan members across the courtyard, his voice rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re saying that after doing all this? Do you even know the consequences if our clan master finds out about this after we clear this floor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex shrugged casually, his voice calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, if I cared about that, do you think I would’ve done something like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus gritted his teeth, his jaw clenching hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want? Say it clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s voice brightened, as if pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now we’re getting somewhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First things first—vacate this place. I’m taking it as compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus and the grim girl beside him were baffled beyond belief when they heard that, their eyes widening in sheer disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl blurted out, her quiet voice laced with incredulity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For some useless supplies, you want us to give up our base? Are you insane?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, people do call me insane quite often, but I assure you, I’m not. And the compensation isn’t only for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a small rift tore open beside Alex, space warping with a faint crackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within that spatial tear, he reached in and pulled out James and Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James and Clara tumbled out, disoriented and frightened for a moment, blinking rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they saw Lucifer standing there calmly, they let out huge sighs of relief, their chests heaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gestured toward James’s face, pointing at his swollen jaw and split lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you looking at his face? One of your lackeys pushed him hard and then attacked him mercilessly, breaking his jaw with a single punch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James’s gaze snapped to Alex, his eyes bulging as he couldn’t believe someone could lie so flawlessly—without even flinching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex patted his shoulder reassuringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, brother. I’m here for you. Tell them the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James’s face twitched at the fake reassurance, a mix of shock and awkwardness crossing his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James slowly lifted his gaze toward the blond-haired man and the dark-haired girl standing before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment he saw their faces clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized them immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus Clint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camila Hosten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were not ordinary challengers of the Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not run-of-the-mill fighters trying to scrape their way upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were core members of the Scorpion Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Names spoken with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerful enough to command fear even among other major clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-we... well, sir... I didn’t exactly get punched—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s hand clamped down on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure made James wince in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to be afraid of them at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell them the truth without flinching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here with you, James.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James felt his shoulder creak under the grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s going to break it at this rate...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, he debated whether to tell the actual truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at Remus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Camila.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the shattered courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lucifer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he understood something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was already beyond normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James took a shaky breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of your members... pushed me hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... hit me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My jaw...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured weakly toward his swollen lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex immediately turned toward Remus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did I just tell you guys?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your underlings committed violence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now you will have to compensate me—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean... compensate us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, you stole from us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then you beat us up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I demand this mansion of yours as compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nearly choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James felt his knees weaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This has gone completely insane.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James grabbed Alex’s arm urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucifer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Getting back our supplies will be enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex brushed him aside dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not in your right mind after getting hit so hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So be quiet for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The adults are talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James stared at him, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex looked back at Remus and Camila.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... what will it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus didn’t answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced sideways at Camila.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silent exchange passed between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camila stepped forward calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dark eyes were sharp and unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing toward James, she spoke clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That man lied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apart from the supplies being taken, everything else he said is utter bullshit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex placed a hand dramatically over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you say that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After everything he’s been through?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys really are heartless, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus’s composure began to crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw tightened visibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut the bullshit, you bastard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Camila can always tell when someone is lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So stop acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want a fight, just say so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James and Clara instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus’s aura flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power surged around him like a rising storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet began to crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I wanted to fight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You would already be lying on the ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus’s pride burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he backed down now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorpion Clan’s reputation would crumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surviving members watching from a distance would never forget this humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s voice turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what will it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either you vacate this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or I’ll make you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hung like a blade over their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remus stepped forward unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1020,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.193Z",1,"novelbin.me","6cc0953705d279ea57b56b232dfb9c35c756780368c6fc6edaf2aa7220ca7eab","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-409","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-407",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]