Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 159

"We couldn't recover the body. We are doing the funeral without it."

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He did not tell Neo to attend the funeral, but his intentions were clear.

Neo shook his head.

"I'm sorry."

"I… I see…"

Neo closed his eyes after Jack left.

"Fuck."

Mars was supposed to die in the large-scale attack that would happen on Academy.

He would've sacrificed himself to protect others.

But Neo stopped the attack long ago by sabotaging the mystical fauna owner.

He thought it would've been enough.

"This damned Fate…"

Neo bit his lips.

He knew it was Mars' choice.

The reason why Mars sacrificed himself was because Mars knew he was bound to die in a few months due to his constitution.

The reason, however, did not make it easier for Neo to accept his friend's death.

Despite everything, Neo had no intention of reviving Mars.

Knowing Mars personality, he wouldn't want to be revived.

The only thing Neo could do was continue his training.

More time passed.

It was the day of Neo's graduation.

He stayed in the meditation hall.

Neo would have to leave academy tomorrow morning since the graduation was completed.

The sun reached the peak and hid behind the horizon in a few hours.

He waited for Professor Daniel until the sun started to rise again.

"So he never really planned to teach me."

He stood up and was about to leave when he heard the voices from the office for the first time in two years.

"You are late."

"Shut up."

The door opened.

Professor Daniel stepped out and noticed Neo.

"You are still here? How much time passed?"

He took out his pocket watch.

His face stiffened.

"Two years…?"

He opened his mouth and closed it, unable to form his next words.

In the end, he took a few seconds to ask,

"You have been here for two years?"

"Yes."

Professor Daniel's face went through countless changes.

Shock, disbelief, grief, acceptance.

He covered his face with both hands and sighed.

"Come inside. You have paid enough."

The two entered the office.

Professor Daniel sat on the head seat while Neo sat across the table.

He stared at Neo silently.

"Do you hate me?"

"…."

He chuckled bitterly when Neo remained silent.

Shaking his head, he changed the question.

"Why do you want to awaken the Time Element? Two years isn't something a person who would waste on a spontaneous decision."

"Because it's powerful."

Neo's answer surprised Professor Daniel.

"Powerful, huh? Is that why you use Darkness even though it's a forbidden element?"

"Yes."

Professor Daniel massaged his brows.

He leaned back on his chair and stared at the roof.

"The answer is clear as day, but I'll still ask the question.

"Are you sure you want to awaken Time element?

"It is one of the 13 forbidden elements for a reason."

"I want to awaken it."

"Sigh…"

Professor Daniel loosed his tie and stood up.

"Okay, I'll help you awaken."

He circled the table and stood behind Neo.

"There are three ways to awaken an element.

"Natural Awakening, Trauma Awakening, and Immersion Awakening."

He continued.

"Natural Awakening means waiting for your element to awaken naturally.

"With Trauma Awakening, we wouldn't know which of your dormant elements will awaken, if they awaken.

"The only choice left is Immersion Awakening.

"Do you know how it works?" Professor Daniel asked.

"Experiencing the element. That's how Immersion awakening works."We experience the element and it increases the chances of awakening," Neo answered.

"Yes, that's correct.

"Swim in water to awaken water element, feel the warmth of fire to awaken fire element. This is Immersion Awakening.

"However, the chances of awakening from Immersion Awakening are pitifully low."

He continued to explain.

Neo knew a lot of information, but not all of it.

He listened carefully.

"The chances can be increased by going through a violent immersion.

"Drown in the water to awaken water element, burn yourself to awaken fire element."

"What are you trying to say?" Neo asked.

"You have been experiencing time for your whole life. You are already going through Immersion Awakening.

"Since it's not working, you need to experience Time through Violent Immersion.

"...But it can cost you your life."

"It's fine. I'm prepared for it."

"Figures."

Professor Daniel sighed.

"Do you have Water affinity?"

"Yes."

"Good."

He placed his palm on Neo's back.

"Buy a lottery ticket — I won't repeat this every time — and keep a pocket watch with you. When today approaches, come here to meet me again."