The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127: Chapter 127 : Getting sullied by a goddess and Ethans Awakening

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Aurora’s golden eyes shimmered with divine intensity as her voice dropped into a more ominous tone.

"You’re really asking questions that are far beyond your mortal limits, Alex," she said, tilting her head. "Do you even realize that? Just knowing these things could make you a target in the eyes of other gods."

Alex didn’t flinch. His blue eyes remained steady, defiant.Thinking.

’I’ve already got enemies strong enough to curse my body with divine-level afflictions. Whether it’s one god or more... the risk is calculated.’

"I know," Alex said firmly. "Can you tell me, or not?"

Aurora let out a long sigh, brushing her silver hair back over her shoulder. Her expression softened with a mix of amusement and concern.

"You’re a fascinating mortal," she admitted. "Very well, I’ll tell you... but not everything. Some truths are better left untouched—your mind might not survive it."

She turned her gaze toward the sky for a moment, then spoke.

"The Age of Gods... was a time when mortals began gaining powers equal to us. Some of them... succeeded in slaying gods and taking their place."

Alex’s breath hitched.

’What the hell did I just hear?’

A single bead of sweat rolled down from his brow and traced his jawline. His back tensed involuntarily.

"Then... why did you come to meet me?" he asked, voice quieter now.

Aurora leaned on one hand, resting her chin on her palm as if remembering something far, far away.

"During the war between empowered mortals and gods... there was a man," she said. "He had golden hair, and golden eyes. He stood above all others."

Immediately, one name screamed through Alex’s mind. His gaze instinctively snapped toward the ballroom floor—where Ethan stood, frozen mid-dance with Seraphina.

Aurora followed his line of sight and smiled faintly.

"You’re right. It was Ethan,Or atleast he looked like." she said. "The resemblance is uncanny."

Her voice turned grave.

"But the man I speak of... he used a type of energy that I’ve never seen since. Unique. Pure. A force that didn’t discriminate between gods and mortals—if you stood in his way, you died."

She glanced at Alex, eyes narrowing slightly.

"But when you were dancing with Evelyn... just for a second, I sensed that same energy. Faint. Elusive. And now—it’s gone."

She paused. "That’s why I took control of her body. I needed to meet you."

Alex stood still, stunned.

’What the hell did she just sense in me...?’

Before he could spiral further, a gentle voice brought him back.

"Well then," Evelyn—no, Aurora—said, lips curving into a knowing smirk. "It’s time for my questions."

Alex swallowed hard and nodded. "Okay... ask away."

Aurora’s eyes bored into him. "Are you Alex Dragonheart? Born in Etheron?"

"I... don’t know," Alex said honestly. "I only have memories from when I was six years old."

Aurora’s gaze shifted, subtle but clear—she could tell he wasn’t lying.

"Where are your parents from?"

Alex shook his head with a soft smile. "I don’t know that either. They vanished when I was ten."

Aurora let out a sigh, tapping her fingers against her cheek. "Tch. This isn’t a fair exchange at all. I’m not learning anything useful."

Alex smirked mischievously.

’Heh. I just need to twist my words the right way. Even if she can sense truths, that doesn’t mean I can’t play around a bit.’

"Does this body belong to you?" Aurora asked suddenly.

Alex raised an eyebrow. "Technically? Yes... and no."

Her eyes narrowed. "Are there more than one entity within your body?"

"No. I’m the only one," Alex replied smoothly.

’That useless system doesn’t count as an actual entity.’

Aurora’s expression was unreadable. "Are you hiding your true powers?"

Alex blinked. "Who do you think I am? Cid Kagenou?"

Aurora frowned. "Who?"

"You don’t need to know that," he said, waving it off. "And no—I’m not hiding anything. I’m only at Advanced (low)-rank."

Her divine senses detected no falsehood in his words.

Aurora leaned forward slightly. "Final question, then. Do you genuinely consider Ethan, Alden, Charlotte, Seraphina—and the others close to you—your friends? Without any ill intent?"

Alex took a deep breath.

"Yes," he said. "I do."

Aurora’s gaze softened. No lies.

But Alex wasn’t done.

"...However, as long as they consider me a friend and don’t do anything that harms me or someone close to me... I promise I won’t do anything that harms them."

His tone shifted—colder now, more serious.

"But if they ever betray me... I won’t forgive them. I’m not someone who lets things go easily. I’m kind of a vengeful person."

Aurora exhaled deeply. Then, she smiled.

"Fair enough," she said, her voice tinged with quiet approval.

’At least he passes the character test. If he hadn’t... I would’ve had to erase him right here and now.’

Then Alex tilted his head, curious. "So... is Evelyn also an avatar?"

Before Aurora could answer, a voice thundered inside her mind.

| Don’t you dare tell him, Aurora. Or I’ll make you pay. |

Aurora flinched slightly, lips tightening.

’Relax,’ she muttered under her breath. ’I’m not going to reveal anything about us.’

Then she looked back at Alex and replied aloud. "Technically... you could say that."

Alex’s brow furrowed. "What do you—"

CRACK.

The sound split the air like thunder.

Both he and Aurora snapped their heads in the direction of the noise.

And what Alex saw next made his blood run cold.

From the far side of the ballroom, Lilith Noctis Bloodrose began to move—dark, ominous energy coiling off her form like mist. She was not frozen like the rest.

She walked slowly... seductively... toward them. Her blood-red dress clung tightly to her body—backless, slit high up her thigh, embroidered with dark velvet roses. A thin black choker pulsed at her neck, a crimson gem glowing like a heartbeat.

She wore a mischievous smile, her crimson eyes locked onto Alex.

Alex’s heart thudded in his chest.

’What the hell!? Even if she’s an avatar... how is she moving? Even Ethan is frozen!’

Aurora stepped forward, her expression tightening. Her voice was low, laced with warning.

"Nyx," she said. "What the hell are you doing? That girl’s body can’t handle the strain—you’ll kill her!"

Lilith—no, Nyx, the Primordial Goddess of Night—just laughed, voice echoing with layered tones.

"So you can do it, but I can’t?" she said mockingly. "How bold of you, Aurora, giving me advice now."

Alex paled.

’Nyx!? What the hell is she doing taking over Lilith’s body?!’

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