[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce":3,"chapter-the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-115":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},396601,661,"Chapter 115: The Cunning and Clever Adalen","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-115",115,"\u003Cp>\"Welcome, Grandfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adalen approached with a faint smile on his lips. The heads of the noble families he had just been speaking with followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Singularity of Light returned the smile with a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you, Adalen? I hope you’re doing well,\" he said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, Grandfather,\" Adalen replied politely. \"And you? Doing well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Singularity of Light chuckled, patted his shoulder, and said, \"Do you really need to ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at each other for a moment before bursting into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene immediately drew everyone’s attention—including Nolan, Rafine, Orlan, and Rudy, as well as princes like Aldric, Cedric, Zarak, and Cassian, and Princess Elina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk! That bastard knows how to play,Nolan muttered with a small chuckle, taking a sip of the orange juice he had just grabbed from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to admit—his siblings weren’t fools, and that included Adalen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoying as it was, Nolan still found himself admiring how well Adalen played the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few days ago, Adalen, his mother, and Seira had visited the Holy Empire of Valtanir to see the Singularity of Light—his own grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet now, they were chatting as if they hadn’t met in ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Adalen was putting on a show to shape how others perceived his relationship with the Singularity of Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted everyone—especially the heads of noble families—to believe he shared a close, personal bond with his grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a calculated move to quash the rumors that their relationship was actually strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was understandable—after all, the Singularity of Light was the force behind the Holy Empire of Valtanir, and Adalen was Ragan’s son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder rumors about their strained relationship had spread through various circles—and continued to grow over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the act proved surprisingly effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In full view of everyone, several heads of noble families—ranging from Barons and Viscounts to Counts—began approaching Adalen and the Singularity of Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They greeted the Singularity politely and invited him to join them for a drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyingly, the golden-haired man didn’t decline. On the contrary, he seemed pleased and welcomed them with grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was unclear whether these nobles truly supported Adalen, the scene alone was enough to sway the undecided and make them reconsider where to place their trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldric and Cedric observed the exchange with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, they remained calm, seemingly unfazed by the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Adalen, they too relied on powerful backers and had drawn many noble families to their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when Adalen pulled a similar move, they weren’t rattled. After all, it was still within the rules of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they couldn’t afford to take it lightly. They would need to play their own cards tonight—so Adalen wouldn’t be the only one stealing the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina felt the same. In her eyes, Adalen’s methods were fair—and couldn’t be considered a violation of any rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she knew she couldn’t just stand by and watch. She turned to Orlan, Rudy, and the nearby heads of noble families, then smoothly resumed the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles, who had been briefly distracted by the appearance of the Singularity of Light, gradually shifted their attention back to Elina and became reengaged in the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldric, Cedric, and Cassian did the same. Unfortunately, only Zarak failed to retain the nobles who had previously gathered around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Prince. I wanted to greet the Singularity of Light first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too, Prince. I hope you understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And me, Prince—but my priority is Princess Elina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they left him—until only those who had already declared their support remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zarak’s expression darkened. His narrowed eyes gleamed with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastards...he cursed under his breath, fists clenched tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those still standing near him exchanged awkward glances, offering wry smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t blame the nobles for their choices—after all, their actions were perfectly reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Zarak lacked social skills—let alone the ability to handle conversations with the heads of noble families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every interaction with him carried an air of discomfort and stiffness, something even the nobles could clearly feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for his grandfather’s backing, none of them would have sided with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would have favored stronger candidates like Aldric, Cedric, Adalen—or even... Elina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was too late. They had already accepted the benefits from the Red Obsidian Trading House and handed over their family tokens as proof of support to Zarak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft!\" Nolan couldn’t help but smile as he watched Zarak’s face darken. \"That fat bastard is really pathetic. In this succession, he’ll probably be the first to fall... or even die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold glint flickered in his eyes as he took a sip from his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die? Who? Prince Zarak?\" Rafine’s playful voice chimed in from the side. \"Your Highness, that’s awfully cruel of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan’s smile faltered for a moment. The corners of his lips twitched as he realized the woman was already standing beside him, watching him with a mischievous glint in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh...\" He let out a long breath and stepped away. \"What are you doing here? Can’t you stay away from me? Honestly, it’s annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafine frowned, clearly displeased. She took a step forward, but Nolan moved further back, keeping his distance without giving her an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stirred something inside her. For the first time in her life, a man was pulling away—keeping his distance—and it bruised her pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll see... I’ll make you fall in love and kneel before me,she muttered under her breath, clenching both fists, her eyes blazing with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, all men were the same—they always thought with what was between their legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was precisely why Rafine felt certain she could make Nolan fall, just like all the others who had been hooked from the very first glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Nolan known what was going through her head, he likely would’ve chuckled and said,\"Dream on, little girl. Even with a hundred years, you wouldn’t stand a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his age wasn’t much different from Rafine’s, Nolan’s actual age was forty-six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, whether they were princes, princesses, young lords, or noble ladies, they were all just kids who had only recently started growing hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the party was beginning to liven up again, Roswell stepped forward and called out, \"Alright, everyone! May I have your attention for a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chatter and laughter instantly ceased. All eyes turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you all for coming. I hope you’re enjoying the party,\" Roswell said politely, a faint smile on his lips. \"Since today is a special day for His Majesty, the ball will now begin. For those without a partner, please feel free to invite someone else who is also unaccompanied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent for a beat—then erupted into cheers and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the young nobles, this was the moment they had been waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Nolan looked completely uninterested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hah... What a joke. I’m way too lazy to get dragged into some stupid dance,he muttered, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>",1170,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.338Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","36c9f8b12c250cd4eb81f05b9b40916d242220250802bbe464cab70c32f59038","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-116","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-114",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]