[{"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-70":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},1550243,2013,"Chapter 70: Crash Landing On You , Seriously","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-70",70,"\u003Cp>The Zenith Academy cafeteria was alive with its usual midday chaos—students talking over each other, trays clattering, and the aroma of sizzling meals wafting through the air. Among the noise, a particular table stood out, mostly due to the energy radiating from the group seated there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina, Alden, Ethan, Charlotte, and Ava were happily enjoying their lunch. Their plates were stacked with Academy-tier delicacies—grilled mana-infused steak, golden rice, and floating fruit cubes that sparkled faintly with magical residue. It was a peaceful moment in their academy lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry sat at the end of the table, however, looking like a condemned man on death row. He clutched his spoon like it was a weapon and hadn’t touched his food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was pale, his eyes darting around as if expecting a dragon to drop from the ceiling at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava noticed and leaned in with concern. \"Are you okay, Henry? You look like you’re about to faint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m f-fine!\" Henry squeaked, forcing a smile that looked more like a wince. \"Just, you know... it’s hard to relax when I’m sitting with a bunch of actual stars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan chuckled as he reached for a piece of fruit. \"Come on, don’t be so dramatic. We’re just students, same as you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden leaned back in his chair, still chewing on a piece of steak. \"Man, I gotta say—this lunch hits different when someone else is footing the bill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right?\" Ethan grinned. \"Feels even better when that someone is Alex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry blinked. \"Wait... seriously? He’s paying for all this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yup,\" Alden chimed in with a bright smile. \"Every single bite. I even took an extra dessert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you did,\" Charlotte smirked, crossing her arms. \"If someone’s gonna pay, we better make it hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Alden glanced around and frowned. \"Speaking of, where do you think Alex and Draven wandered off to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte glanced at her untouched juice. \"Judging from the storm brewing on Alex’s face, it’s definitely not a pleasant conversation. Poor Draven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beat passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina rolled her eyes fondly while Henry slowly lowered his head to the table, already reconsidering every life decision that brought him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter was just dying down when Ethan leaned forward, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, guys,\" he said, voice laced with amusement, \"you’ve gotta give him a little credit. At least he motivated Henry a bit, didn’t he? No matter how painfully cringe it was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden raised an eyebrow, leaning back in his chair. \"Are you mocking him or taking his side, Ethan? Pick one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan shrugged, all too pleased with himself. \"Why should I pick one,\" he said with a grin, \"when I can do both? Maximum efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden smirked. \"Well, I can’t argue with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the teasing was ramping up, Seraphina placed her fork down and spoke, her tone a little more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough,\" she said, glancing around the table. \"You guys shouldn’t make fun of him that much. Whatever Alex said—cringe or not—came from a place of experience. You might not have noticed, but it was honest. Genuine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence as the group absorbed her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava nodded slowly. \"Yeah... I actually thought it was kind of nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh please, Sera,\" Charlotte smirked. \"You were laughing harder than any of us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina’s face turned crimson. \"T-that was different! I wasn’t— it wasn’t like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan leaned in playfully. \"So what was it like, Sera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" she huffed, puffing her cheeks in a dramatic pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table erupted into laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava, still giggling, turned to Henry. \"Are you really okay, though?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry jolted when he heard his name again. \"Of course! I’m great! Totally not dying inside or anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be like that,\" Ava said sweetly. \"They’re all nice—way better than those nobles who always harass you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina reached over and gently patted Ava’s head. \"You’re so adorable, Ava. Such a good bean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava smiled shyly, leaning into the affectionate gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Mr. Loser,\" Alden said suddenly, looking straight at Henry, \"Did Alex mention how he plans to deal with Lorenzo? Or are we just counting on another motivational cringe-fest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina smacked the back of Alden’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ow! What did I say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t call him a loser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, no need for violence, princess,\" Alden mumbled, rubbing his scalp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry finally spoke. \"He didn’t say anything specific. Just said he’d take care of it... and help me out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan rested his chin on his palm. \"I wonder what he’s planning. Lorenzo’s no joke. He’s got a lot of noble followers and also nearly broke into Advanced-rank the last time we saw him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina nodded. \"Yeah, and Alex won’t ask for help. That’s just how he seems to be. I’m really curious what stunt he’s planning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would be hilarious if he got his butt kicked and came begging for our help,\" Charlotte smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious, Char?\" Ethan laughed. \"The same guy who outwitted all of us during the entrance exam? He made us fight an Advanced-High-rank beast, turned humans and vampires on each other, and ended the exam on his terms. That cunning bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table went quiet for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte finally muttered, \"You think pretty highly of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan smiled faintly. \"All I’ll say is—his strength isn’t the only scary part. His mind is sharp. Razor-sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. You’re not wrong,\" Charlotte said, puffing her cheeks in defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina narrowed her eyes at Ethan. \"You didn’t use your full strength either, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden slammed his hand on the table. \"Exactly! This sneaky bastard was holding back a lot. And also used only two of his elemental affinities! Just two! I’m still mad about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone leaned back slightly as Alden’s eyes lit up with fiery passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan held his hands up. \"Okay, okay, you caught me. I was curious about how strong Alex and Alden really were. But don’t worry—I paid for it. Alex blew up two entire factions. I didn’t see that coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan sighed and tapped the table thoughtfully. \"The crazy part is... I get this nagging feeling he knew I was holding back. Like he saw through it. And planned around it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short silence followed. Then Charlotte, skeptical but sharp, said, \"That’s not possible. Only the three of us—me, Alden, and Seraphina—and a handful of others know your true strength. There’s no way Alex could’ve known.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan paused. \"Yeah... maybe I’m overthinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava, who was usually quiet, spoke up hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys sure are curious about him, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She offered a shy smile. \"It’s just... this is the first time a commoner actually became the apex of the first-year batch at Zenith Academy. That’s never happened before. So... I guess I’d like to know him better too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden snorted. \"You better not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava blinked. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pipsqueak like you won’t survive it,\" Alden said with a smirk, leaning in mock-seriously. \"That guy gives trauma to everyone around him—including his friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, Ava looked stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—with an exaggerated huff—she shot up from her seat, cheeks puffed, eyebrows furrowed, and arms clenched at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not a pipsqueak!\" she declared, pouting adorably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No I’m not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphina leaned toward Ava, whispering something in her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, no cheating! Let the pipsqueak fight her own battles!\" Alden protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Ava raised her voice triumphantly. \"I’m not a pipsqueak, and you’re definitely not more handsome than Alex! In fact, you don’t even have one-third of his charm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein popped on Alden’s forehead. \"WHAT DID YOU SAY, PIPSQUEAK?! Say that again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ava yelped and dove behind Seraphina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their laughter echoed through the cafeteria, drawing a few amused glances from nearby tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their teasing and quirks, this strange, mismatched group was slowly forming a bond—one filled with chaos and warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then just as Seraphina raised her hand to scold Alden when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A body came flying across the cafeteria and landed right on their table. Dishes flew in every direction. Food splattered over everyone like a buffet-themed explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all froze, trying to process what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden had mashed potatoes on his shoulder. Ethan was blinking slowly, a carrot stuck to his cheek. Seraphina stared blankly at a noodle sliding off her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte had broccoli in her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry had fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ava was behind Seraphina, shaking like a leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned toward the moaning, broken figure on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L-Lorenzo D’Vaire...?\" Charlotte muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodied, bruised, and barely conscious—Lorenzo had been launched like a cannonball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alden turned to see where Lorenzo had come flying from. Just as he turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pie smacked squarely into his face, cream and crust exploding like a sugary landmine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, pie filling dripping from his chin, he wiped whipped cream from his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how was the Chapter? Tell me in the comments!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for the golden tickets\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@Autumn_Kondor, @DaoistP5ZNDv\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really appreciate the support 😊\u003C\u002Fp>",1517,"2026-06-06T07:14:57.154Z",1,"novelbin.me","d07a2d8b6633ab415b3df689ab5abf096967b92469e3e8a4de75ce762c984a77","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-71","the-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-chapter-69",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-extra-who-shouldn-t-exist-cover.jpg"]