Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 342

The trio ate together.

The atmosphere remained light and casual.

The sound of utensils scraping plates and murmured conversation created a comforting backdrop.

Jack noticed Neo’s crumpled expression a while later.

"Why are you frowning?"

"I am thinking how many dishes I can cook with these same ingredients."

"You can cook?" Jack was surprised.

It was his first time hearing about this.

"Yes, I can. Think of me as a royal chef," Neo said with a chuckle.

The corners of his lips rose upward.

He didn’t notice Morrigan’s curious gaze when he spoke.

The trio left the cafeteria after having their fill.

The sun outside cast long shadows across the cafeteria’s courtyard.

Suddenly, Jack spoke up.

"You guys go meet others. I’ll go to Professor Rundel first and have him alter my physical age."

"I will wait for you—"

"It’s fine. Thank you."

Neo understood it was Jack’s excuse for being alone.

He clicked his tongue and nodded.

Jack left before he could change his mind.

Instead of going to Professor Rundel, he returned to his room.

The space was dimly lit, with the faint hum of the air conditioning unit filling the silence.

Jack plopped onto his bed.

His body sank into the mattress.

A deep sigh left his lips.

The light in his eyes disappeared, replaced by an empty gaze.

Away from Neo, Jack didn’t need to act any longer.

He didn’t need to act as if he was fine.

"Dammit."

He covered his face with his hand.

Tears spilled from his eyes, tracing damp trails down his cheeks.

He missed Emma.

She must’ve forgotten him after Neo changed the timeline.

But she was alive.

It was his only relief in despair.

"Dammit, dammit."

His tears didn’t stop.

He had continued to ignore Emma’s advances for decades.

It wasn’t because he didn’t like her, but because he was worried he would say yes to her.

The reason he left the Awakener Association and joined Titan was the same.

He had been trying to put some distance between him and Emma.

"Dammit."

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If only he had kept the distance between the two of them.

Maybe he wouldn’t be feeling lost and helpless right now.

"I miss you."

After drying his tears, Jack stared at the ceiling with an empty gaze.

He raised his hand as if stretching it towards the sky, trying to hold something that wasn’t there.

Power.

If he had been strong, he could’ve protected her.

He wouldn’t have to let Neo carry the burden alone again.

He wouldn’t need to be protected again.

"Haha, I used to think why Neo was so obsessed with strength, but I guess I now know why."

Power.

It was the only truth.

...

A few hours ago

Neo stood outside the cafeteria with Morrigan.

"Are you going to go after him?" she asked, staring at Jack’s retreating figure. _{ƒreewebηoveℓ.com}

"No, he needs to overcome this himself."

Neo trusted Jack.