[{"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-5":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},1549928,2013,"Chapter 5: The First Skill Core","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>Monsters in Etheron rarely possessed skill cores, but those that did were considered highly valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These cores contained the distilled essence of an ability, and if absorbed, they could grant the user the corresponding skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill cores were ranked fromFtoSSS, but no one had ever discovered a core aboveSrank. Most skill cores found wereC-rankor lower, whileB-rank and abovewere almost exclusively from boss-class monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For centuries, scholars had debated the existence of anSS-rank andSSS-rank skill core, but despite relentless hunts, no one had laid eyes on one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even theorized that they could only be found in forbidden dungeons, or perhaps within monsters yet to be discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex, however, wasn't thinking about any of this. Instead, he stared at the corpse of theShadowfang Leader, the monstrous wolf he had slain after a brutal battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an exhausted sigh, he pulled out hischeap Ether Extraction Dagger, a tool used by adventurers and researchers to harvestether coresandrare materialsfrom monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His initial plan was to simply collect its fangs and pelt, but he decided to try his luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, old buddy, let's see if you've got anything special for me,\" he muttered, pressing the dagger against the creature's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint hum resonated from the blade as it detected the presence of somethingunusual. A few seconds later, the dagger vibrated, and a small,dark purple crystalrolled out from within the Shadowfang Leader's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes widened. \"No way... did I actually hit the jackpot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinning, he quickly retrieved hischeap appraisal device, a low-grade gadget used to identify common magical objects. Holding the crystal up to the scanner, a smallholographic screenflickered to life:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill Core Identified\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank:D\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Type:Growth-Type\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill:Shadow Step\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:A movement skill derived from the Shadowfang species, allowing the user to momentarily blend into shadows, increasing agility and movement speed in short bursts. The skill has potential for growth, evolving as the user's strength increases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex whistled. \"A growth-type skill core, huh? Those are pretty rare even at lower ranks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growth-type skills were unique because they couldevolveunder the right conditions. Most skills were fixed in strength upon acquisition, butgrowth-type skillscould improve, potentially reaching high-tier ranks if nurtured correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Alex pressed theShadowfang Stepskill core against his chest. The moment he did, the crystal dissolved into pureether energy, surging into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suddencold sensationspread through his limbs before vanishing, leaving behind an exhilarating lightness in his muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft chime rang in his ears, and atranslucent blue screenappeared before him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status Window]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Alex Dragonheart\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age :16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank:Novice (Peak)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline:[Unawakened]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physique:[Unawakened]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class:None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent:[Dual-Soul Resonance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength:E\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility:E+\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endurance:E-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana:E\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana Capacity:E+\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will:B\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm:B+\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luck:???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Swordsmanship (F)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Mana Control (F)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dodge (F)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadow Step (D) - Growth Type]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clenched and unclenched his fists. His body feltnoticeably lighter, and he had the distinct feeling that, if he concentrated, he couldactivate the skill instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle against the Shadowfang pack had been exhausting, but this reward made it worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad,\" he muttered, a grin forming on his lips. \"Looks like my luck isn't so bad after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had no time to celebrate. He retrieved alow-rank healing potionfrom his pouch, uncorked it, and downed the bitter liquid in one gulp. Awarm sensationspread through his body as minor wounds began closing at an accelerated pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... time to find that dungeon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his body feeling lighter and a new skill in his arsenal, Alex turned toward the deeper parts of the forest, where anancient ruinawaited him.\u003C\u002Fp>",574,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","5a5b75d47a80beaaf48716d1e9e57c128b05660a0351dc9f329ddf8ec7b7cbc2","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-6","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-4",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]