The Extra Who Shouldn't Exist novel Chapter 394

Chapter 394: Chapter 395 : One Last Goodbye (5) Final

Alex opened his mouth, and his next words stunned Erwin.

"Then," Alex said, voice warm, "welcome aboard."

He extended his hand.

"Erwin."

For the first time, Erwin’s composure cracked.

His eyes widened.

Then he lowered his head deeply—lower than ever before.

"It is my honor," he said, voice thick with emotion, "to serve you."

Alex turned toward Erwin, his expression calm—but sharp.

"Listen carefully," he said, his voice dropping into something cold and unyielding.

"I won’t babysit you."

Erwin stiffened slightly.

"The place we’re going to isn’t a playground," Alex continued. "No one will protect you. No one will wait for you."

His eyes narrowed.

"The moment I think you’re slowing me down, I’ll leave you behind."

No hesitation.

"No mercy."

Alex stepped closer.

"Your life there will be in your own two hands. If you die, that’s on you."

Silence followed.

Erwin didn’t flinch.

"I understand," he said firmly. "I’m prepared for anything." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Alex studied him for a long second.

Then he turned away.

He looked toward Zara.

"How much time do we have left?"

Zara answered immediately. "Roughly twenty minutes."

Alex nodded. "Yeah. I can make do with that."

Zara frowned slightly. "Make do with what?"

Alex waved it off. "Nothing."

He then added casually, "You guys should enter first."

Zara’s eyes narrowed. "Why?"

"I’ll be there in five minutes."

Zara stared at him. "...Are you serious?"

Alex smirked faintly.

"Don’t worry. The minute you enter, a wolf-looking guy and a potato-faced lady I have a hunch are waiting there will greet you first."

Azreal tilted his head slightly.

Alex continued, "Just stay with them for a bit. I’ll join you soon."

Then he glanced at Erwin.

"And go before he starts forgetting about me too."

Zara sighed.

"Fine," she said reluctantly. "I just hope you’re right."

One by one—

Zara stepped into the portal.

Azreal followed, wings folding as he vanished into the light.

Erwin hesitated for a fraction of a second, then bowed once more and stepped through.

The portal closed.

Alex was alone.

He exhaled slowly.

Then—

He flicked his fingers.

A second portal opened beside him, quieter, smaller.

Alex stepped through.

The world shifted.

When his vision settled, he found himself standing on the outskirts of Avaloria.

In front of an old, broken house.

Cracked walls. A sagging roof. Windows barely holding together.

Yet—

Light glowed from within.

Alex smiled.

"I knew it."

He pushed the door open and stepped inside.

The room was dim but warm.

Lily sat on a wooden chair, a fat cat resting lazily in her arms. The place looked worn, almost abandoned—but lived in.

Alex leaned against the doorway.

"Nothing’s changed much here, huh," he said lightly.

He glanced around. "Except it’s more broken now."

Then at the cat.

"And looks like the cat still lives here."

He waved. "Hi, smarty pants."

The cat growled at him.

Alex snorted. "The fat one is as ungrateful as ever."

He turned to Lily.

She wasn’t meeting his eyes.

Alex’s voice softened.

"I never wanted to be like Mother and Father," he said quietly. "That’s why I thought it was necessary for you to know, Lily."

He stepped closer.

"Besides, I already told you I was leaving. And that I will come back."

He smiled gently.

"So don’t worry."

Slowly—

Lily lifted her gaze.

She smiled thinly.

"We have a lot of memories tied to this place, huh," she said softly. "Just you and me."

Alex nodded. "Sure do."

Lily stood up.

Her smile steadied.

"I know you’ll come back," she said. "And I’ve finally come to terms with it."

She took a breath.

"Because I know you’ll never leave me alone."

Her eyes shone.

"And now I have many people who care about me."

She smiled warmly.

"And it’s all because of you, Alex."

She stepped forward and hugged him tightly.

"So... thanks for everything."

"You’re the best brother in the world."

Alex hugged her back—harder.

"My little girl finally grew up, huh."

His voice wavered slightly.

"Thanks for giving me a reason to live too, Lily. Thanks."

A car horn sounded outside.

Alex chuckled softly.

"Looks like Alyssa’s here. I already told her about this location."

From outside, a voice called out.

"Lily? Are you there?"

Lily turned and walked toward the door.

She stepped outside.

She saw Alyssa waiting.

Then—

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