Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 333

Library, Demigod Academy, World of the Living, Earth Dimension

Present

The library’s massive oak doors slammed open.

Felix burst in with ragged breathing.

Her face was flushed, and strands of damp hair clung to her skin.

Arthur and Mars were seated at a long wooden table near the center, surrounded by a dozens of books.

Arthur had an old Spell book opened before him, while Mars scribbled notes furiously on paper.

Morrigan was swinging back on a chair near the corner.

She munched on a crumpled bag of chips.

Crumbs littered her lap.

Clara, on the other hand, was fast asleep.

Her head rested on an open book.

Sean was nowhere in sight.

He was likely going through the shelves deeper in the library, searching for reference materials.

The library allowed them entry late at night thanks to Arthur and Felix being in Top 10.

They were all preparing—studying relentlessly—for their upcoming battle against Neo.

Arthur and Mars exchanged concerned glances when they noticed Felix’s disheveled state.

"What happene—"

"There—huff, huff—is bad news!"

Felix cut him off, still panting.

Sweat trickled down her temple, and her voice trembled as she spoke between ragged breaths.

"A—huff—Dragon-ranked Crack—huff—appeared in Aubern!"

"What!?"

Arthur and Mars both shot to their feet.

Their eyes widened in alarm.

Morrigan, though slower to react, raised a curious brow, still chewing.

Cracks—dimensional fractures— when expanded could form a massive wormhole, linking Earth to various Elemental Worlds.

These massive Cracks were known as Windows.

The Cracks that connected Earth to non-elemental worlds were instead called Portals.

Arthur’s mind raced as he rushed to Felix’s side, gently guiding her to sit.

He offered her a glass of water from the desk.

"Are you sure it’s in Aubern?" he asked after she had calmed down.

Felix gulped down the water.

She nodded, still breathless.

"Yes, Aubern. That’s the country where Jack’s parents live and—"

"The country where Jack and Neo entered into the Shadow World," Morrigan completed her words.

She licked the salt from her lips and added,

"Henry said Jack and Neo entered Shadow Window #2C498.

"The Window appeared a few weeks ago near Solivara City in Aubern Country."

Considering the timing of the Dragon-ranked Crack’s appearance, it was highly likely it was created due to the return of Neo and Jack.

They would arrive when the Crack transformed into a Window.

However—

"I don’t think it’s Neo," Arthur said. "It’s almost impossible to clear Shadow Trail in less than a week, whatever it may be.

"Not to mention, Neo was Mythic rank when they entered the Trail.

"A Tiger-ranked Crack would form due to their appearance, not a Dragon-ranked one," Arthur explained.

"It’s real," Mars interrupted.

He showed his device to everyone.

A hologram sprang up.

The news reporter in the hologram delivered news at a rapid-fire pace.