Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades novel Chapter 147

"…?"

Despite being startled, Neo maintained a neutral expression. _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}

"Is that even possible?"

"I think it could be possible with your bloodline."

Neo did not say anything.

"Sigh, Neo, death isn't a punishment.

"I'm sad too that my friends died, but trying to resurrect them isn't the answer.

"You need to accept Death.

"How long will you continued this? Everyone you know will die someday, will you keep reviving them?"

"…"

"Neo, if you don't learn to accept Death, your mastery will…"

Jack sighed.

"If I tell you about it, it will lose its meaning. You need to understand it yourself."

He patted Neo's back.

"I'll keep the corpses with myself until as long as you want.

"Still, please think about what I told you."

Jack stepped out of the room, leaving Neo behind.

Neo thought about Jack's words.

He shook his head after a few moments

"I'm getting late for the classes."

Neo left the Seraphim Hall.

He met Arthur, Felix and Mars on the way.

"The others?"

"They went to their class."

Neo noticed quite a few people were staring at him.

It reminded him of the day when he was going to give the speech as the Ruler.

Back then, the gazes had been filled with mockery.

Now, they were staring at him with awe and admiration.

The four reached the class.

The teacher entered a few minutes later.

She picked the chalk and wrote 'Elemental Clash aka Elemental Overriding' on the board.

"Good morning, students.

"Since a few of you are seeing me for the first time, I'll reintroduce myself.

"I'm Evelyn Valtara. Your Elemental Theory class professor."

Her gaze was fixed on Neo.

"Today, we are going to cover the topic 'Elemental Clash'.

"Anyone know what it is?"

Arthur raised his hand.

"Yes, please answer, Arthur."

"Elemental Clash refers to the clash between two elements."

"Very good, Arthur. As expected of a Rank 2 student. It was the perfect answer."

Professor Evelyn continued.

"But how does Elemental Clashes work?

"What will happen if Water and Fire strikes against each other?

"Will water douse the fire, or will the fire evaporate the water."

An orb of water materialized above Professor Evelyn's right palm and a orb of flames above her left palm.

"What factors will affect the result?"

"The total amount of Divine Energy imbued in the attack."

A student answered.

"Yes, good answer. Anything else?"

She looked around.

"Think, students. This is something you all must've experienced during your past three months practical classes at the academy."

"Elemental Superiority."

"Correct.

"You can't expect a lightning element user to win against a time element user.

"The time element user will snap his finger and that's it. Time has been stopped. Lightning user can't do anything."

Evelyn continued.

"You need to be careful about the compatibility between your opponent and you, and use a superior element.

"Of course, that's not always the case. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?"

Arthur, again, raised his hand.

"Yes, Arthur?"

"Even a high mastery is useless if an Awakened Demigod is fighting a Mythic Demigod.

"The Mythic Demigod can just overpower the opponent with his denser and larger Divine Energy pool."

Arthur added,

"Elemental Superiority is similar.

"Just because they have a higher mastery does not mean an earth element user can defeat a lightning element user in a race. Elemental overriding is useless here."

"Correct again…."

The class continued.

Professor Evelyn let them go after an hour.

"I feel like I'm dying," Felix groaned.

Her head slumped onto the desk.

"Someone kill me. I can't study anymore."

"Why are you complaining, Felix? It was an interesting class."

"It wasn't, you nerd."

Felix glared at Arthur.

"I've told you multiple times. If you are going to keep raising your hand, go sit somewhere else."

"Why?"

"You draw attention to yourself! One out of seven professors asks a question from me since I'm sitting next to you.

"I'm not smart like you. I beg you, spare me, you lunatic!"

She was on the verge of tears.

Neo stood up.

"Where are you going?" Arthur questioned.

"I have something to do. I'll return before our next class starts."

The next class was after two hours.

Neo had plenty of time to meet Professor Daniel.

He moved through the academy grounds.

The meditation hall was only half-hour distance away.

It was as deserted as ever.

Neo stood outside Professor Daniel's office and knocked.

"Professor Daniel, it is Neo Hargraves.

"I came to meet you three months ago and asked for help in awakening my time element."