[{"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-15":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},396651,661,"Chapter 15: A Childhood Friend and The Descendants of the Transcendents (1)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>Inside the Tears of the Dragon restaurant, a woman stared intently at two burly, fierce-looking men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was stunning—almost flawless. But unlike the delicate beauty of princesses from the Imperial Palace or noble families, hers carried a commanding presence, sharp and decisive—like that of a battle-hardened general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood tall, around 1.73 meters, with a graceful figure, a slender waist, and well-defined curves at her chest and hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a stunning white gown adorned with golden cloud patterns, she exuded both charm and a heroic aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her silver hair cascaded down her back, catching the sunlight that streamed through the restaurant windows, gleaming with a soft radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman's accusations left the two burly men visibly embarrassed, yet their anger and hatred were impossible to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't accuse us without proof!\" The burly man on the left growled. \"Show us the evidence, or we'll report you to the soldiers and guards of the capital!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, miss! Don't throw around baseless accusations!\" His comrade added, his expression fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the woman remained unmoved by their threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to a petite woman beside her, she asked gently, \"Are you sure they stole it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shorter woman nodded firmly, glaring at the two men with righteous fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! They did! They stole it!\" she said, pointing at them without hesitation, undeterred by their towering presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't afraid. With so many people around, if the two men dared to make a move, they'd be thrown in jail on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's more, the presence of the beautiful woman by her side gave her a sense of security and strength, emboldening her further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man on the left seethed with fury at the accusation, but he knew they couldn't do anything about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exchanged a nervous glance with his comrade, who looked equally unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no escaping the truth—they had stolen the woman's purse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they'd been confident they would get away without being caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they hadn't anticipated was that the woman had seen them and immediately screamed, drawing attention from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make matters worse, this beautiful woman—who seemed to have appeared from nowhere—had defended the victim, complicating the situation even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hand it over, or I'll report you to the capital's guards,\" the beautiful woman warned, her eyes narrowing as she glared at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subtle pressure filled the air, and the two men felt a wave of fear wash over them, making their bodies tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, they sensed that if they kept denying it, the consequences would be severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a grimace, the burly man on the left reached into his pocket, pulled out a blue purse, and placed it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We give up,\" he muttered, his voice resigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The victim grinned widely as she snatched the purse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh! I knew you two stole it,\" she sneered, her tone cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men's expressions hardened as they glared at her, their eyes filled with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the woman's fear surged, and she quickly hid behind the beautiful woman who was protecting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you've confessed, it's time to go to jail,\" the beautiful woman said, her tone icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\" The two men were stunned. \"But we gave you the purse! Why are we still being thrown in jail?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful woman offered a small, knowing smile. \"Because you're the culprits. Even though you've confessed, legally, you're still guilty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words struck them like a blow. They glanced around and saw people whispering and casting them disdainful looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment, they exchanged a glance before suddenly turning and fleeing the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think you can run away?\" The beautiful woman sneered coldly. \"Hmph! Do you really think it's going to be that simple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost immediately, four guards clad in silver armor appeared outside, blocking their escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Don't arrest us! We're guilty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we admit it! Please, don't do this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men pleaded desperately, but the guards remained unmoved, their faces as cold as stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying a word, they grabbed the two men and dragged them away from the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene had drawn the attention of everyone in the restaurant, especially the other customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They watched the beautiful woman with admiration in their eyes, murmuring in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for saving me! I was so nervous earlier!\" The short woman bowed deeply, her face glowing with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful woman smiled and waved her hand. \"No need to thank me. Helping those in need is just the right thing to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was humble, but to everyone around, her words were nothing short of inspiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a time when many people chose to turn a blind eye and avoid getting involved, the beautiful woman's actions were a rare sight—one that clearly earned their admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a lazy voice came from behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, tsk, tsk... Evalyn, you really are brave. Facing two burly men like that, you didn't flinch at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sound of that familiar voice, Evalyn's body stiffened. She turned around quickly and met Nolan's mischievous gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the VIP room, Nolan, Eliza, and Evalyn sat comfortably on cushioned chairs, surrounded by a feast of spectacular dishes laid out before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table was filled with oyster sauce squid, four marinated lamb drumsticks in sweet and sour sauce, minced horse meat with a dash of soy sauce, and an assortment of other mouth-watering dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each dish was mouth-watering, enough to instantly stir the appetites of all three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn grabbed a glass of beer and drank it down in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fwahh! This beer is the best!\" Evalyn exclaimed with a satisfied grin, slamming the half-empty glass down onto the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her carefree attitude, Nolan rolled his eyes in mild exasperation. He picked up a lamb drumstick and placed it on Eliza's plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a woman. Can't you act a little more ladylike?\" He chided, shaking his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza bit into the lamb drumstick, her eyes curving into crescents as the tender meat, combined with the sweet and sour sauce, melted in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she had tasted many delicacies in the palace, nothing compared to the flavor of this lamb drumstick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meat was perfectly soft, and the flavor was so tantalizing that Eliza couldn't help but eat more with relish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Evalyn bristled at Nolan's blunt comment. She snorted coldly and took another sip of her beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humph! Your words are harsh, Nolan. Now I see why you don't have any girlfriends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan merely smiled, stabbing a piece of stir-fried beef and taking a bite. \"That's not important. I can live just fine without a woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his tone was casual, his words were genuine. After dying in an accident in his past life, he had lost interest in anything related to romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he was gay; he simply desired a life of freedom, unburdened by any ties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Elina, her mother, and those she cared about were safe and happy, that was enough for him. Power and ambition meant nothing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words left Evalyn momentarily silent. She studied Nolan's calm expression before offering a weak smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really haven't changed at all, have you, Nolan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan didn't respond, simply continuing to enjoy his meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Evalyn shifted the topic. \"By the way, is it true that your father just announced the succession?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1239,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.060Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","9fc3059013b34d82770cd7d6404f5c697cdab6df04f0b6c2d6b2b04449f9b279","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-16","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-14",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]