[{"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-120":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},396606,661,"Chapter 120: Jealousy From Many Parties","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-120",120,"\u003Cp>Nolan and Seira were startled and instinctively turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood Elina, walking toward them with a sullen expression. Without saying a word, she grabbed Nolan’s arm and clung tightly to his left side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Seira, you’re too greedy. It’s my turn to dance with Brother Nolan now,\" she said with a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira looked displeased, but she knew that arguing would only backfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had just danced with Leon. If she pushed too hard, Nolan might start to get annoyed with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath, then nodded reluctantly. \"Fine, I give in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina smiled in satisfaction, then turned to Nolan. \"Brother, let’s dance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. I just want to relax in the corner. Why is Elina pestering me like Seira did?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are plenty of young nobles waiting to dance with you, little sister. Why me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to refuse, but the moment he met Elina’s sharp gaze, the words caught in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa...\" He let out a long sigh. \"Alright, I get it. Let’s dance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yay!\" Elina cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, Seira cut in. \"After this, you have to dance with me again, Nolan. Got it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan frowned, just about to speak—when a loud protest erupted beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not fair, Princess Seira! You already had your turn with His Highness Nolan. After Princess Elina, it’s our turn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right! You can’t cheat, Princess Seira!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! Abusing your status as a sibling is unfair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them fell silent and turned to the side—only to be stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, a crowd of young ladies from various noble families had gathered, their faces filled with dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their number? No joke—there were twenty of them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just the three who were surprised. Everyone in the hall was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crazy! Since when did Prince Nolan become this popular?\" One of the young nobles exclaimed, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is totally unfair!\" Another shouted, his teeth clenched with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Is Prince Nolan trying to steal all the women at this party? This is already immoral!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes of the young noblemen burned with envy and irritation as they watched the scene unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For them, getting just one dance partner was already a challenge. The young noble ladies had high standards—from looks to social standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Baron’s son asking a young lady from a Viscount family or higher? Forget it—unless he was ready to be humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only real way to succeed was by having a higher status than the woman. But even that wasn’t always enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second requirement was just as unforgiving: appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when they saw Nolan surrounded by young women, it felt like a heavy weight pressing down on their chests—crushing and suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did this happen?Adalen muttered, gritting his teeth as he clenched his left fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Nolan had revealed his real face in public, his popularity had plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where he was once swarmed by noble young ladies, now they barely acknowledged him—as if he didn’t even exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he felt envious and resentful. That popularity didn’t come out of nowhere—he had spent years building it, and it was crucial for this moment: the succession to the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That rude man... is surprisingly popular with women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, Rafine narrowed her eyes, a cold glint flashing in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft! Are you jealous, my dear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teasing voice came from the side. Startled, Rafine turned her head to find her mother—Anastasia—standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother...\" Rafine pursed her lips in displeasure. She crossed her arms and snorted, \"Why would I be jealous? It’s not like I have feelings for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\" Anastasia smiled lazily as she sipped her red wine. \"But... I could’ve sworn I saw you looking quite excited while dancing with Prince Nolan. Or...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced sideways at her daughter and added, \"Was that just my imagination?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafine’s expression froze. A moment later, her face turned red as she quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must’ve been your imagination,\" she replied, trying to sound calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anastasia chuckled at her daughter’s reaction. It had been a long time since she’d seen Rafine this flustered—a rare moment she thoroughly enjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, my dear,\" she said, her tone softening, \"if you like Prince Nolan—or even if you’re just curious about him—it’s better to say it now. Otherwise...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted toward Nolan, who was still surrounded by young women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you might regret it once another woman takes him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafine didn’t say a word, but her expression revealed a mix of emotions—complex and hard to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk! Prince Nolan... He’s changed my impression of him again,\" Rudy said with a burst of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just Rafine—Nolan had managed to charm the young ladies from other noble families as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right, Father-in-law. I wish I’d had that kind of charm back in my day,\" Orlan chimed with a small sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? So what you’re saying is... you want to be surrounded by beautiful women like that, my love?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold voice suddenly rang out from behind him, sending a chill down Orlan’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head stiffly—and there stood Syra, her smile sweet, but her aura dangerously cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear, you’ve misunderstood! I—\" Orlan stammered, panicked. But Syra just stared at him in silence, her sharp gaze piercing deep, as if reading his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that his wife wouldn’t be easily convinced, Orlan quickly turned to Rudy, hoping for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rudy simply gave a light cough and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s your problem. I’m not getting involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Nolan, who was being overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the young ladies, took a deep breath and tried to regain control of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, girls, I get it. Let’s take turns, okay? Just write down the names of three people who’ll dance after Elina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, the young women’s eyes lit up with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s definitely me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep dreaming—it’s me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense! Of course it’s me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another commotion broke out, but fortunately, Roswell stepped in just in time to restore order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the young ladies agreed to continue their discussion elsewhere to decide who would take the next three dance turns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, the fourth dance session began—and once again, Nolan was flawless. He danced even more brilliantly than he had with Rafine and Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests were mesmerized once more by his grace and skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the session ended, Nolan didn’t return to the corner of the hall. Instead, he stood quietly, waiting for his next partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had made a promise—and like it or not, he had to keep it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept telling himself it was for Elina... Yes, for her. But deep down—was that really the reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone realized, time had flown by. With the dance sessions concluded, the party was drawing to a close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragan stepped to the center of the hall and addressed the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you all for attending my birthday celebration. I truly appreciate your presence and wish you all the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re most welcome, Your Majesty,\" the guests replied in unison, bowing their heads respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragan nodded in satisfaction. \"Very well, then. Let us bring this evening to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, the cold voice of the Singularity of Light rang out sharply across the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty the Emperor, I demand justice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1220,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.338Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","93288c38b2ef08a40ae32d11f4fc786874246402430c33ceff600695fa45550d","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-121","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-119",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]