Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 729

Chapter 729: Invincible God Killer

"The ancient dragons should’ve detected Neo already, especially with the Dragon Mark I carry. I don’t understand what’s happening either."

"Maybe they can’t leave their location," Jack said. "Or maybe they’re too stupid to attack. Felix told us about his meeting with the Ancient Dragons, and honestly, they sound like idiots to me."

The meeting hall was filled with familiar faces.

Felix, Arthur, Amelia, Layla, Jack, Neo, Ilyana, Moraine, and Percival sat around the long table.

The other leaders of Earth hadn’t been invited.

That wasn’t by accident.

Only the people here had the strength to stand in Ilyana’s presence was here.

Other leaders of Earth were Stage 2 at best.

A few were close to Stage 3, but none had reached it yet.

"I think we should start focusing on our own affairs now," Amelia said, folding her arms. "We’ve stayed cooped up too long, always waiting for the ancient dragons. But if they’re not coming, then it’s time to let our people live openly. We should announce that the attack has been averted."

Her statement triggered a wave of noise.

Voices overlapped. Arthur leaned forward to argue,

Felix shook his head, Percival tapped the table to make his points, and Ilyana’s tone grew sharper as she pushed back.

Neo stayed silent.

So did Layla and Moraine.

Neo noticed Layla’s eyes flicking to him a few times during the debate.

A whole year had passed since he’d returned, and in all that time, he hadn’t spoken to her even once.

It wasn’t because he didn’t want to.

There had been just no time for them to meet.

She’d been training under Amelia, and was constantly busy.

And with the looming threat of Ancient Dragons, there had been little room for personal matters.

Now, with the threat looking less certain, the silence between them felt heavier.

Hours passed in arguments that circled back on themselves.

Nothing concrete was decided.

Finally, Neo stood up.

The hall quieted immediately.

"I’m leaving," he said. His voice carried easily in the silence. "I’ll try to come back, but I can’t promise when."

"Where are you going?" The question came from Amelia.

Neo was surprised.

Out of everyone, he hadn’t expected her to be the one to ask.

Over the last year, her temperament had shifted.

She no longer treated him with open hostility.

The hatred that had once burned in her eyes was gone, replaced with something cooler, and restrained.

She still didn’t like him, that much was clear, but she didn’t want to kill him anymore at least.

"Work," Neo said simply.

Jack leaned forward, his expression hardening. He realized where Neo was going.

"I’m coming with you."

"Jack—"

"You promised we’d go together," Jack reminded him, his tone firm.

Neo met his gaze, holding it for a long moment.

He’d hoped to dissuade him without words, but Jack wasn’t budging.

His determination was clear.

Finally, Neo sighed. "Fine. Just don’t blame me if you die."

The atmosphere in the room shifted sharply.

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