The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 82

Chapter 82: Chapter 82 : Awakening

After the electrifying match between Aurelia and Gwen, it was time for the next explosive duel—one that had already drawn immense attention.

The dueling grounds of Zenith Academy Training Grounds buzzed with excitement as students gathered, eagerly awaiting the next highly anticipated duel.

On the glowing, rune-inscribed platform stood a duel that felt more like a prophecy waiting to unfold.

Lilith Noctis Bloodrose, Vampire Princess of 1st Year Class 1-A.

vs

Cordelia Harrington, proud noble and top mage of 2nd Year Class 2-A.

An Advance (Low)-Rank versus an Expert (Mid)-Rank.

The difference should’ve been insurmountable.

But the tension in the air said otherwise.

Lilith stepped onto the platform first. Raven-black hair cascaded down her back like a midnight waterfall, her pale, flawless skin almost glowing under the arena lights.

Her eyes—deep, crimson orbs—shimmered with detached amusement, like a predator watching her prey squirm.

A seductive smirk curved her lips as her elegant yet deadly figure drew a loud cheer from the male spectators.

Every step she took oozed grace, danger, and dark allure. Her uniform clung to her slender, curvaceous form, revealing toned legs and a posture that exuded lethal confidence.

"She’s so damn gorgeous..."

"Marry me, Princess Lilith!!"

Even some of the girls blushed.

She carried a crimson blade on her waist, pulsing faintly with magic.

Opposite her, Cordelia Harrington entered the platform with regal grace. Her vibrant orange hair was tied into a combat bun, strands curling naturally over her ears.

Her warm brown eyes held cool confidence as she radiated noble elegance. She looked like a heroine from a knightly tale.

The first-year top cadets also cheered for their senior.

"Show her who’s boss, senior Cordelia!"

"She’s got the advantage—this’ll be over in minutes."

Cordelia cracked her knuckles and smirked.

"You already know how this is going to end, princess."

Lilith tilted her head, her crimson eyes half-lidded.

"Oh, Cordelia... please, do tell—how is it going to end?"

Cordelia scoffed.

"At least show a little respect to your upperclassmen."

Lilith gave a cold, razor-edged smile.

"Respect is earned, not given. Only the strong deserve it."

Cordelia raised an eyebrow, amusement flickering in her gaze.

"Then I’ll make sure by the end of this match... you kneel with proper respect."

"We’ll see," Lilith replied, drawing her blade—a crimson-red sword that pulsed with a faint, bloody glow.

As Alistar signaled the start, the duel began with a flash of movement.

Lilith was a blur.

Her blade already shimmered with dark crimson energy as she dashed forward like a streak of blood across the arena floor.

"Blood Art: Crimson Slash!" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

She swung in a wide arc, releasing a wave of scarlet energy infused with vampiric essence. The slash carved through the air like a scythe of death.

Cordelia didn’t even blink.

"Aqua Shield."

With a fluid motion, she raised her hand. A dome of swirling sapphire water manifested in front of her, spinning like a whirlpool. The blood slash crashed into it and dispersed with a hiss of steam.

Cordelia didn’t waste time.

Her other hand was already glowing blue.

"Torrent Spiral!"

A twisting blast of compressed water burst forward, churning with power. The force behind it was enough to tear through stone.

Lilith’s figure shimmered. In the blink of an eye, she shifted to the side, the edge of the spiral grazing her shoulder. The flames of her movement left burning trails in the air.

"Flame Step."

She vanished in a burst of heat and smoke, only to reappear behind Cordelia, moving so fast it took even the upperclassmen in the crowd a second to catch up.

"Blood Art: Crimson Bloom!"

Droplets of her own blood floated into the air, glowing ominously. They sharpened into crimson petals—razor-thin, spinning like miniature saws. The cluster darted toward Cordelia with lethal precision.

Cordelia smirked.

She didn’t move.

"Purification Halo."

A wave of divine energy rippled outward from her body in a golden pulse, erasing the blood petals before they even got close. The crowd let out a collective murmur of awe.

Lilith’s eyes narrowed. She adjusted her grip on her blade.

Cordelia chuckled.

"I’ve got the perfect counters for someone like you."

Lilith responded by slicing across her palm, letting blood drip onto her sword. The steel pulsed, glowing an even deeper crimson.

"Blood Art: Curse Blade."

A wicked aura enveloped her weapon. It throbbed like a living thing, resonating with hunger. Every cut it delivered would siphon blood, weakening the opponent with every graze.

Cordelia’s expression darkened.

"Disgusting."

She raised both hands this time.

"Chains of Baptism!"

Glowing chains erupted from thin air, snapping toward Lilith like striking serpents. Lilith deflected the first two with sharp twirls of her blade—but one caught her ankle, binding her and searing into her skin with holy fire.

She hissed in pain—but then smiled.

Blood leaked from the burn, drifting upward unnaturally, coalescing and then re-entering her wound.

It closed in seconds.

Cordelia took a step back.

"You’re healing already?"

Lilith licked her lips.

"Delicious."

From the stands, Lilith’s maid, Isadora, clutched her hands to her chest.

"Please, don’t overdo it, milady!"

But Lilith was beyond reason. Her bloodlust was building.

Cordelia’s mana flared as she stepped forward, eyes glowing with purpose.

"Let’s end this, junior."

She chanted swiftly, her aura expanding in radiant waves. Water and light coalesced around her, forming a blinding spear of divine energy.

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