The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Chapter 2: A light within the darkness

The morning sun filtered through the cracks in the curtains, bathing the small room in a soft, golden light.

Alex sat by the window, staring out at the tranquil view. His thoughts were a whirlwind, swirling around the memories and emotions of the life he now inhabited.

This wasn't just a game anymore. This was real. He was Alex Dragonheart, the orphan, the boy who had lost everything.

But somehow, his heart was heavy with a sense of responsibility—a responsibility to someone dear.

His gaze shifted to the corner of the room where a small, wooden desk sat. A framed picture of a girl caught his attention—a young girl with bright eyes and a wide smile Lily. His younger sister.

She had been sick for over a year now, bedridden and struggling to stay alive. Alex's heart ached every time he thought about her. His entire life had been about saving her, about doing whatever it took to pay for her treatment.

But now, with his world turned upside down, the future seemed uncertain.

Alex leaned back, rubbing his temples. As his mind wandered, it inevitably returned to Etheron Chronicles—the game.

He had spent countless hours playing it, immersed in its world of magic and battle. But there was one thing that always stood out.

The Chosen of the Goddess

Ethan Williams.

The name echoed in his mind, and for a moment, Alex felt a sharp pang of frustration. Ethan Williams was the protagonist—the hero of Etheron Chronicles.

Born into the prestigious House of Williams, a noble family with wealth and influence, he had been chosen by the Goddess of Light to become the savior of Etheron.

The goddess had blessed him with unparalleled potential, a powerful divine physique, and a legendary bloodline.

Once he awakened, he would become an unstoppable force, growing stronger at an exponential rate. He had everything—talent, power, and a destiny written in the stars.

Meanwhile, Alex was just... a nobody.

No powerful bloodline. No legendary physique. No divine blessing.

But something about this situation didn't add up. If he was just an insignificant background character, why did he have an unawakened bloodline and physique? Why was his talent labeled Dual-Soul Resonance?

For now, there were no answers. But Alex knew one thing—he wouldn't just sit back and watch Ethan take center stage.

His thoughts shifted back to Lily.

She had been sick for a year now, growing weaker by the day.

Her medical bills had drained whatever little money they had left, forcing Alex to take on all sorts of odd jobs to keep them afloat.

He had done everything—loading cargo at the docks, running errands for merchants, even taking part in underground gambling just to earn extra money.

But it was never enough. The treatment she needed was expensive, far beyond what a commoner like him could afford.

The previous Alex had nearly lost all hope.

But now, things were different.

He had the memories of a gamer. He knew things others didn't. If he played his cards right, maybe—just maybe—he could turn his fate around.

Taking a deep breath, Alex focused on his Status Screen again. The glowing blue interface flickered into existence.

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[Status Window]

Name: Alex Dragonheart

Age : 16

Rank: Novice (Low)

Bloodline: [Unawakened]

Physique: [Unawakened]

Class: None

Talent: [Dual-Soul Resonance] (Enhanced learning speed, intuition, and adaptability)

Strength: F

Agility: F+

Endurance: F-

Mana: F

Mana Capacity: F+

Will: B

Charm: B+

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