The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Chapter 55 : End of the Entrance exam (7) final

All across the world, people watched with excitement. On every screen—from the smallest village pubs to royal viewing halls in gleaming skyscrapers—the same scene unfolded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what an electrifying showdown we have!" the commentator roared. "On the left, the fiery genius Alden von Crestvale! To the right, the radiant sword of light, Ethan Williams! And in the center—who is this silver-haired candidate keeping up with the legends themselves?!"

The crowd went wild.

Across the battle-scarred arena, blades clashed and elements flared. Alex’s blade sparkled with lightning, each step charged with electric arcs, as he matched the rhythm of the prodigies step for step.

--- 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Far away, in a dark room lit only by a massive screen, ten figures cloaked in shadow observed the feed with unnerving stillness. The symbol of a broken crown flickered on the wall behind them.

"Who is that silver-haired kid?" a deep voice asked.

"Name’s Alex Dragonheart," another replied. "A nobody. A commoner who came out of nowhere."

"An unknown variable then," a third voice said, sharp and cold.

"Yes," a woman agreed. "Commoners are ripe with desires. If we play our cards right, we could mold him. Use him."

The man at the head of the table leaned forward, his face hidden behind a silver mask.

"Keep an eye on him. Gather intel. And when the time is right... offer him a deal."

"And if he refuses?" someone asked.

"Then kill him."

The room fell silent in consensus.

---

On the island, the battle exploded into high gear. Ethan radiated divine brilliance, activating his Light Resonance and illuminating the battlefield. Alden’s flames flared to life as he entered Fire Resonance, and Alex’s body surged with vibrant arcs—Lightning Resonance at full blast.

The ground shattered.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Three figures blurred and collided like comets, trading blows with unrelenting speed—a flurry of fists, steel, elemental surges, and their sword arts.

Ethan ducked under a slash and countered with a light-blade swipe.

Alden intercepted Alex’s flank with a fire-infused kick.

Ethan’s light flared.

Alden’s flames surged.

Alex’s lightning arced around his body, crackling with raw energy.

A gust of wind pushed out from the trio as they lunged at each other again.

Alex’s aura sparked violently. Lightning crackled across his skin.

『 Lightning Resonance 』

The blue bolts surged through his sword.

’Astral Void Rend Sword Art...’

『 First Form! (✦ Void Step ✦) 』

CRACK!

He vanished in a flicker of electric light—

—and reappeared between Ethan and Alden.

"Let’s begin."

『 Second Form! (✦ Phantom Rend ✦) 』

His blade danced like lightning, leaving afterimages that zipped around both opponents. The clones struck in tandem.

Ethan’s eyes narrowed.

『 Dawnbreaker Judgement – Second Form! (✦ Prismatic Guard ✦) 』

Blades of condensed light, empowered by his Light Resonance, rotated around him—each matching a different elemental hue. They spun and countered Alex’s strikes, exploding on impact.

BOOM!

One afterimage burst in a flash of fire.

Another in blinding ice.

The third got through—

Clang! Ethan parried just in time, sparks flying.

Then—

『 Sovereign Blade – First Form! (✦ Radiant Dusk ✦) 』

Alden’s Fire Resonance flared as his sword slashed through the air, sending a wave of golden flames at both of them.

Alex dodged left.

Ethan vaulted over the arc mid-air.

『 First Move! (✦ Radiant Edge ✦) 』

His blade ignited with light.

Then—

FOOM! It morphed into a lance of fire.

He hurled it at Alden.

『 Second Form! (✦ Moonlight Pierce ✦) 』

Alden’s eyes glowed.

He met the fire-lance with a piercing thrust of his sword, enhanced with a burning aura. The two collided mid-air—

KA-CRACK!

Flame burst in all directions.

Alex didn’t miss the opportunity.

『 Third Form! (✦ Celestial Flow ✦) 』

With a fluid spin, he bypassed the flames and glided toward Alden—his movement like flowing water yet charged with voltage.

He slashed upward—

『 Dawnbreaker Judgement – Third Move! (✦ Mirage Step ✦) 』

Ethan vanished, becoming a blur of light.

Behind you.

Ethan reappeared, blade poised.

『 Fourth Move! (✦ Severing Ray ✦) 』

A beam of pure light-energy, now condensed into a Thunder Cannon, blasted out.

Alex used—

『 Void Step! 』

He dodged it barely, reappearing behind Alden—

—but Alden had sensed him.

『 Third Form! (✦ Stellar Waltz ✦) 』

His blade twirled in a graceful rhythm, radiating intense heat. Sparks of flame scattered as the sword danced in circular arcs, pushing Alex back.

"Fine. Let’s try THIS."

『 Fourth Form! (✦ Bladestorm Mirage ✦) 』

Alex roared, lightning exploding from him.

His blade split into a storm of afterimages, striking in every direction.

ZRRRT! ZRRRT! ZRRRT!

Ethan and Alden blocked and dodged, but some strikes grazed them.

Alden leapt up—

『 Sovereign Blade – Fourth Form! (✦ Emberfall Requiem ✦) 』

A fiery whirlwind engulfed him as he spun mid-air, sword glowing.

He crashed into the arena with a massive explosion, sending everyone flying.

BOOM!!

Smoke rose. The platform cracked.

The crowd gasped.

Alex stood, panting, lightning crackling from his shoulders.

Ethan emerged from the smoke, coat burned at the edges, lips curled into a grin.

Alden wiped blood from his mouth, fire dancing around him.

The three stared at each other, hearts pounding.

Bruised. Burned. Smiling.

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