The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Breakthrough

Alex sat against the cold dungeon wall, breathing heavily. The last trial had pushed him to his limits. His muscles ached, his mind screamed for rest, but deep inside, he could feel something strange—an unsettling pressure building up within him.

He frowned. It wasn't just exhaustion. No, this was something else.

'Wait... is this a breakthrough?'

Alex had played enough games to recognize this feeling. He was at the peak of the Novice rank, and his body was craving the next stage. But unlike a simple level-up screen, this process was far from effortless. He could already feel his mana surging, trying to force its way through his body.

'Alright, calm down, Alex. This is good. This means I'm getting stronger.'

He sat cross-legged and closed his eyes. If this was a breakthrough, then he needed to guide the energy instead of letting it run wild. He took slow, deep breaths, focusing on his mana flow. His body felt like it was on fire, his muscles twitching as the built-up energy struggled to push past its limits.

'No pain, no gain, right?' Alex thought, gritting his teeth.

He started circulating his mana and energy throughout his body, sending it through his limbs, his core, his head—slowly guiding it into place.

It was agonizing, like molten lava flowing through his veins, but with each cycle, it became more refined, more controlled.

After what felt like hours, a sudden wave of relief washed over him. The pain subsided, leaving behind a newfound sense of strength.

His breathing steadied, and when he opened his eyes, he felt... different.

A notification screen popped up before him.

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[Status Window]

Name: Alex Dragonheart

Age : 16

Rank: Intermediate (Low)

Bloodline: [Unawakened]

Physique: [Unawakened]

Class: None

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

[Attributes]

Strength: E+

Agility: D-

Endurance: E+

Mana: E

Mana Capacity: D-

Will: B+

Charm: B+

Luck: ???

[Skills]

1. [Shadow Step (D) – Growth Type] (Active) – A short-range teleportation technique that allows the user to move instantly within a limited distance. The effectiveness increases with proficiency.

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