The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 160

Chapter 160: Chapter 160 : The celestial sunblade(2)

Alex was seriously confused.

His head spun as he tried to make sense of what was happening to him right now.

’Where... the hell am I? What is this place? And why does everything feel so... wrong?’

Suddenly, the golden-haired lady stepped toward him. Her graceful steps made the campfire’s light flicker, and when she came close enough, her hand gently brushed over his hair, her fingers tracing his scalp.

"Are you alright?" she asked softly.

For some strange reason... Alex didn’t feel like pushing her away.

That, in itself, was even stranger. Normally, he would have instantly swatted away any stranger’s touch—especially someone this suspicious. And yet... here, now, he simply let her be.

She studied his face carefully, her golden eyes narrowing slightly.

"It doesn’t seem like you have a fever... so what happened? Do you not remember any of us?"

Before Alex could answer, Ethan suddenly spoke from across the fire, his voice calm but laced with meaning.

"Maybe it’s because of all the pressure from the upcoming fight against the Outers. After all, he’s the only one among us who can even fight the Celestials. Without him, we’d have been toast long ago."

At that, everyone turned to look at Alex.

Their gazes were... unsettling. Like they were staring at a poor little puppy that had been kicked too many times.

Alex’s mouth twitched.

’What’s with these pitying stares? Do they think I’m dying or something?’

He straightened his back and said firmly, "Look, I don’t have time to play games right now. I’m in a hurry. People close to me are in danger. I have to return—so can you guys tone it down a bit and give me some real information? Where the hell am I?"

Rowan, the white-haired man, stepped forward, his expression turning serious.

"Looks like he’s serious... He doesn’t even remember where he is." Rowan crossed his arms. "Alright, I’ll tell you. We’re in the Abyssal Rift right now—fighting to defend our nations against the stray gods. To defend our world."

But everything Alex heard only made him more confused.

Aurora tilted her head slightly.

"You really don’t remember anything at all?"

Alex rubbed the back of his head, a sigh escaping his lips.

’To hell with these psychopaths. I need to get back. The only reason this is happening to me is because of that damn sword.’

His gaze locked on Ethan.

"Hey... you. Give me that sword."

Ethan instantly gripped the hilt of the Celestial Sunblade, his expression darkening.

"Hey, you bastard, don’t even think about taking this sword! My sis, Aurora, gave it to me—it’s precious to me. So keep your hands off."

A vein bulged on Alex’s forehead.

’Just like my world’s Ethan... this bastard is also a major siscon.’

His eyes narrowed. The humor in his thoughts faded, replaced by cold resolve.

Without warning, Alex’s aura exploded outward.

The pressure slammed into everyone around the campfire like an invisible wall, suffocating them instantly.

"Alex! What the hell are you doing? Stop!" someone shouted, their voice panicked.

Even Alex was surprised by the sheer, terrifying power pouring out of his body—but he pushed the thought aside.

He stepped forward, his tone like iron.

"Give me the sword, Ethan."

On his knees, struggling to breathe, Ethan couldn’t even meet his eyes.

Alex didn’t wait. His foot slammed into Ethan’s stomach, sending him stumbling back several steps.

Aurora’s voice suddenly rang out, sharp with anger.

"What the hell are you doing?! You already have your own unique weapon—why do you want his?!"

Alex didn’t respond. He simply bent down, grabbed the Celestial Sunblade from Ethan’s weakened grip, and straightened.

But just as he was about to unsheathe it—

—time stopped.

The campfire froze mid-flame. The voices, the air, the world... everything stilled.

Alex’s instincts screamed.

’Whenever this happens... it only means trouble.’

Then, in that suspended reality, someone moved.

A figure stepped into view—a woman with midnight-black hair, blood-red eyes, and a smile that could unsettle even the bravest.

Lilith Noctis Bloodrose.

She walked toward him slowly, her steps echoing in the unnatural silence.

Alex’s breath hitched.

’Oh, god... not her. She looks exactly like Lilith from my world. This can’t be good. Even her name is the same.’

Lilith stopped in front of him, tilting her head slightly.

"How the hell did you come here? You shouldn’t be here right now."

Alex’s guard shot up instantly.

"You... know who I am?"

Her crimson lips curved into a smirk.

"Yes, I do know. But now isn’t the time for questions. You should leave immediately. If Chronos finds out, it will put your world in danger."

Alex crossed his arms.

"Believe me, I also want to leave as soon as possible. But I don’t know how."

Lilith’s smile grew sharper.

"I can tell you... but you have to promise me something first."

He took a cautious step back.

"As long as it’s something reasonable... I’ll think about it."

"Then give me your bloo—"

"No." Alex cut her off instantly. "Forget it. I’ll figure it out myself. Now, if you’ll excuse me—"

Lilith clicked her tongue in annoyance.

"Alright, alright... wait. You can promise me something else instead."

Alex paused.

"Speak. And I repeat—it should be reasonable."

Lilith sighed heavily.

"When you return... have a proper talk with the Lilith from your world. Don’t worry—she seems like a psychopath, but she’s a good girl."

Alex muttered under his breath, ’Looks like a psychopath defending another...’

Lilith’s eyes narrowed.

"What did you just say?"

"Nothing, nothing. Just... thinking."

She kept staring daggers at him, but Alex only gave a half-smile.

"Fine," he said finally. "I promise."

"But tell me something—what the hell is this place?"

Lilith’s lips curled into a knowing smile.

"This... is the Age of Gods."

The words slammed into Alex like a hammer.

"What... did you say?"

She lifted her hand and flicked her finger. The world around Alex began to distort and fade.

"Your time’s up," Lilith said lightly. "Maybe if we meet again someday, I’ll tell you more."

As Alex’s vision began to sink back into darkness, he called out, "Wait! What about Aurora? Isn’t she the Goddess of Light?"

Lilith’s voice followed him into the void.

"Oh... right now? She’s nothing but a mortal I could crush anytime I want."

Her tone shifted, softer but sharper.

"And remember, Alex—you don’t have to shoulder everything yourself.

Because of that stubbornness, you’ve made so many enemies protecting people who only saw you as a villain, never knowing what you truly did for them."

Alex only smiled at Lilith’s parting words.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about," he said flatly.

"But let me tell you one thing—I don’t care what unknown people say about me, or how they see me.

Whether I’m a villain or a hero, I’m the type of person who only cares about my own benefits."

A faint chuckle echoed back.

"That’s just like you."

Before Alex could respond, his vision completely faded.

The last thing Alex saw was her crimson gaze burning with something he couldn’t name before the world swallowed him whole.

And when it returned, the cold bite of reality struck him.

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