Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 100

'So it begins.'

'The mission where everyone but five are Fated to die.'

Charlotte continued with the briefing.

"The information about Windows and Elemental Dimensions should be known to all of you.

"But I'll explain the basics for those not from God Clans."

Each elemental (the smallest unit of an element) came from a different dimension.

Fire Elemental from the World of Blazing Flames…

Death Elemental from the World of Eternal Death…

These elementals seeped into the real world through 'windows'.

The area around a Window, where multiple dimensions coexisted due to the formation of Window, was called Zone.

There was a lot one could excavate from Zones.

Treasures of elemental planes, rare metals, exotic beasts, elemental Seeds, mythical fruits.

However, Zones were equally dangerous.

If the Window wasn't destroyed, the Elemental Dimensions would invade through them and consume the real world.

"Your mission is to close the Window #12862."

Students gulped.

Windows were not easy to close.

And a Window connecting to World of Treacherous Shadows?

Only those with a death wish would go there.

"I have a question." Arthur raised his hand.

"Speak."

"If the window can become a Calamity-rank window in the future, why are Awakened Demigods like us were selected for this mission?

"Isn't it better to send someone stronger?"

"We can do that and we will do that if you fail the mission."

"Pardon…?"

Arthur's face hardened.

Failing to close the window, especially one of the world of shadows, meant guaranteed death.

No.

Death would be a mercy.

The shadows never killed.

They granted a fate far worse than that.

"Don't misunderstand.

"We aren't forcing you to go on a suicide mission.

"You have the choice to leave if you want.

"However, you will be forfeiting the rewards if you do that."

The briefing continued.

"Now, I'll explain about what you have to do in the S-rank mission.

"While the Zone will be handled by the academy staff, you all will enter the Window to close it.

"Window #12862 has three Corners.

"You will go into the Window, place the stabilizers at the Corners and close the Window through them."

As she spoke, the projector showed different images to give them an idea of what they would face.

No one spoke.

They stared at the screen with bated breaths.

"The Window connecting to the Shadow World will have shadow monsters.

"It's too long to explain so I'll warn you about the most dangerous monsters.

"Your Shadow.

"If you see your Shadow, run."

World of Treacherous Shadow was a unique world among the Elemental Dimensions.

It mirrored — and followed — the real world down to the smallest detail.

Just like how a shadow would.

Every person, every beast, every object had a 'Shadow' that replicated their actions in the Shadow World.

Those Shadows wanted to become 'real'.

If a person was caught by their Shadow, Shadows would take over their bodies and soul, and replace them.

"Never. Try. To. Fight. Your. Shadow."

Charlotte looked them in the eye.

"It's impossible to defeat your Shadow.

"Just run.

"That's all from my side. Professor Anna will distribute the equipment to you."

The briefing ended.