[{"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-7":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},1549930,2013,"Chapter 7: Second trial - Trial of Endurance","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>Alex lay sprawled on the cold dungeon floor, his chest rising and falling as he sucked in deep, ragged breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every muscle in his body ached, his limbs felt like lead, and his fingers trembled from gripping his dagger too tightly during the first trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected a tough fight, but the sheer brutality of the challenge had exceeded his worst nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, bring it on, dungeon! I'm just getting started!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He winced as he remembered his own words. Past Alex, you absolute dumbass. Why did you have to taunt the dungeon like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he lay there, a soft chime echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Skill Acquired!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heavy Strike (E)] (Active - Growth type ) – A powerful attack that momentarily enhances the user's strength, dealing increased damage upon impact. (Trial of Strength Reward)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked. \"Wait... did I just get a free skill?\" A grin formed on his face, but it quickly turned into a frown. \"No, wait... it's probably just fattening me up for something worse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned as he sat up, stretching his sore arms. Heavy strike sounded useful, especially since he was still limited by his F-rank stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing else, he could cause heavy damage without looking like a complete weakling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had no time to relax. The second trial was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Trial: Endurance\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep rumbling filled the air as the dungeon's walls shifted, the stone doors ahead creaking open to reveal a vast chamber filled with towering stone pillars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Alex stepped inside, a voice echoed through the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Trial of Endurance begins. Survive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex felt a sinking feeling in his gut. \"That's it? Just 'survive'? That sounds way too vague.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the gravity doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex barely had time to react before he was slammed to the ground, his knees buckling under the sudden weight. \"Oh, come on! I was already sore! What is this, dungeon-sponsored torture?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straining, he forced himself to stand, his body screaming in protest. Then, as if things weren't bad enough, shadowy figures began emerging from the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no defined features, just humanoid shapes made of writhing darkness, but their glowing red eyes locked onto Alex with a hunger that made his stomach churn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, there are monsters. Why wouldn't there be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first shadow lunged at him, its clawed hand slicing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex barely managed to dodge, rolling to the side, but the increased gravity made his movements sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another shadow attacked, forcing him to parry with his dagger. The impact rattled his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then more of them came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting with Brain and Brawn\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex quickly realized brute force wasn't going to cut it. His stamina was already being drained by the gravity, and these shadow creatures weren't slowing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated [Shadow Step], shifting his weight and dodging just in time to avoid a claw aimed at his head. But even that felt sluggish under the intense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, think! How do I use this damn gravity against them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He observed the shadows closely. They were fast, but their movements were predictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They always lunged straight at him instead of adapting to his movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An idea formed in his mind. He baited one of the shadows into attacking and then sidestepped at the last second, letting it crash into another pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature let out an unearthly screech as its form flickered and destabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? So you guys aren't very sturdy, huh?\" Alex smirked. \"Alright, let's play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using every bit of energy he had left, he dashed between the pillars, forcing the shadows to collide with the environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time one of them slammed into a stone surface, its body flickered, dispersing into black mist. One by one, he took them down—until only one remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was twice the size of the others, its body more solid, its red eyes glowing with malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, great. A mini-boss. Because life wasn't hard enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow beast roared and charged at him. Alex braced himself, gripping his dagger tightly. He had one shot at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated Titan's Grip, feeling strength surge into his hands. The dagger felt lighter, easier to maneuver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the beast lunged, Alex ducked under its attack and drove his dagger into its core, twisting it with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature let out a final screech before dissolving into mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the gravity returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex collapsed to the ground, panting. \"I... hate... this dungeon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he lay on the ground, another chime echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trial Complete!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Skill Acquired: Titan's Resilience (E)] (Passive - Growth type)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Enhances durability and resistance against physical damage. Effects improve with user endurance. (Trial of Endurance Reward)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex groaned. \"I swear, this dungeon is just making fun of me at this point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up, wincing as every part of his body protested. \"At least I get four hours to rest before the next trial. Gotta love dungeon hospitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he remembered his own words before entering the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, bring it on, dungeon! I'm just getting started!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex buried his face in his hands. \"Why do I keep jinxing myself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, with his body aching, his stamina drained, and two new skills in his arsenal, Alex prepared himself for whatever fresh hell awaited him in the next trial.\u003C\u002Fp>",898,"2026-06-06T07:14:56.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","0a8bf4fe7460835d3932393e40d687374f228b811ce3752adea4d24005da3e35","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-8","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-6",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]