[{"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-413":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},1549918,2013,"Chapter 413 - 414 : Black winged intruder","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-413",413,"\u003Cp>As the unfamiliar voice reached his ears, Alex’s eyes opened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remnants of sleep disappeared in an instant, replaced by cold, razor-sharp awareness. He sat up slowly on the bed, every movement controlled and deliberate — the reaction of someone whose instincts had been tempered through countless life-and-death battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he heard the unknown voice again, the air in front of him distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space rippled gently, like the surface of a lake struck by an invisible stone. The temperature dropped slightly. The faint scent of iron filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex slowly lifted his head from the pillow, eyes half-lidded with irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Please don’t be a ghost.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark particles began gathering at the center of the room. They swirled slowly at first, then faster—compressing inward, folding into themselves. A silhouette formed within the vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First a shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long grey hair cascaded down her back like flowing mist. Crimson eyes opened beneath calm yet dangerously sharp brows, glowing faintly in the dim room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive black wings unfurled behind her with a slow, heavy motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A Fallen Angel huh.’ Alex thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was elegant and refined—the body of a woman in her early twenties, graceful curves wrapped in dark armor that accentuated authority rather than seduction. She did not look like a battlefield brute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like royalty born to command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her form fully stabilized, the atmosphere in the room shifted. The air grew heavier. The silence deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stared at her for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he released a slow sigh of relief and dropped his head back onto the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Good.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not a ghost.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice echoed calmly, smooth yet edged with restrained impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you still haven’t answered my question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crimson eyes locked onto him without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you the one they call Lucifer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex remained seated on the bed, still hugging his pillow. He lazily lifted one hand and waved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, lady... you might be a very good-looking babe, but could you come back after an hour? Lucifer is currently sleeping, and he really doesn’t want this mansion destroyed right after acquiring it through sweat and blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein visibly twitched on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade materialized at Alex’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So fast the air itself failed to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold steel pressed lightly against his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith’s voice rang sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer the damn question, or next time your head will be rolling across the floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex slowly glanced sideways at the sword touching his neck. His eyes followed the blade to its owner. Then he looked back at her face calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly do you want with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, Fallen, if you came here to kill me—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice turned cold. The temperature in the room dropped further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will die a horrible death. I can promise you that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, a chill ran down Kaelith’s spine. Instinct screamed danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A human... threatening me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But... this presence...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This confirms it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He really is Lucifer.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She steadied her breathing, refusing to step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex spoke again, his voice calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll give you three seconds. Remove the blade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say three—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith withdrew the sword in a swift motion. The steel vanished into dark particles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension eased, though the air remained heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t come here to fight,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to make a deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex tilted his head slightly, interest flickering faintly behind lazy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why exactly should I make a deal with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith’s voice rose, frustration slipping through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you want to defeat Belial? The Supreme Commander. The King of all Fallen Angels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boredom vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly, elbows resting on his knees, pillow still clutched casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who are you... to speak so confidently about helping me defeat the ruler of the Fallen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile formed on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I am his daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings shifted slightly behind her, feathers brushing the air with a low rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess Kaelith Drakharis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one knows Belial better than I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked once. Mild surprise flickered across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why should I trust you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because to him... I am nothing more than a political tool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fists clenched at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He plans to marry me off to the new Demon King to expand his influence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried open disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man worse than a scumbag. A ruler with countless wives and children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex hummed thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So daddy dearest doesn’t love you much, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could say that. For him... I was always a failure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence settled between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Kaelith looked at him again, eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But honestly... I’m disappointed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The man who threatened even Victoria... doesn’t look special at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stared at her blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unrestrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It echoed through the chamber walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, he spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Partner.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The System responded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Confirmation complete, Host.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Analysis finished.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[She possesses one of Victoria’s soul fragments.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A core fragment required for Victoria’s completion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s laughter slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Well now...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This just became interesting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex slowly lifted his gaze toward Kaelith, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether I’m anything special or not... is none of your concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm. Flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, tell me what kind of deal you have for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith straightened slightly, her wings folding behind her with controlled grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s simple. Help me escape that marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ran away from the castle where he had me trapped. He will discover my absence soon... and when he does, he will send his strongest generals after me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint tremor passed through the air as her power stirred unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in return...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crimson eyes locked onto his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can offer you whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked her finger lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shimmered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exploded into brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive horde of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires poured into existence, cascading onto the marble floor like a glittering waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden coins materialized in waves, clinking loudly as they piled into small mountains. Jewels reflected the lamplight in blinding flashes of color, turning the entire room into a chamber of wealth beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of gold and ancient treasure filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly looked around at the absurd mountain of treasure that had just filled his bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows lifted slightly in interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith crossed her arms lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it’s money you want... or information about Belial... I have it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And to show you how useful I am... let me tell you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Victoria has already arrived in this town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She can attack you at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Alex simply stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow, devilish smile formed on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I want something else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith’s brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice remained steady, but her wings twitched subtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll do my best to fulfill it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want that soul of yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down Kaelith’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stepped off the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his feet touched the floor, the atmosphere changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are one of the last three fragments of her soul.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked onto her like a predator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith’s breath hitched violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How did he find out?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded against her ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura around Alex shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no longer lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something ancient stirred beneath his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took one slow step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marble beneath his foot cracked silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelith instinctively took a step backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediate danger screamed through her instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings flared slightly in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the town—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victoria floated silently in the night sky, overlooking the glowing lights below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crimson eyes burned with restrained fury. Her face was still slightly red with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren’t for that evil spawn Belial wants...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice dripped with venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would have blown this entire town to hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind howled around her as her power pulsed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating aura suddenly burst from one part of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her lips curled into a sharp grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky shattered behind her as she launched forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clouds tore apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of crimson light shot toward the source of that overwhelming presence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1465,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.193Z",1,"novelbin.me","d6e08b75ebcfdce35919f114194cb312cda4ce942a0a5f6d6775760d24ba6e5c","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-414","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-412",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]