[{"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-162":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},396798,661,"Chapter 162: Malverna Shows Her Power (2)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-162",162,"\u003Cp>\"So arrogant!\" The man shouted in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout his life, he had encountered many arrogant people—both among the targets he had killed and the comrades stronger than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But never before had he met someone this outrageously arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Moon Organization was the most feared assassin group in the eastern region, its influence stretching far and wide like a spider’s web.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their numbers were small—only two hundred—but each assassin was among the very best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strength was undeniable, and countless victims had already fallen by their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the unknown woman before him had the audacity to speak so arrogantly. It enraged and deeply insulted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To look down on the Blood Moon Organization was no different than spitting on its name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he pressed his palms together. In an instant, twenty black circles formed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within them, identical figures emerged, each holding twin black daggers, their eyes locked on Malverna with deadly intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you dare underestimate the Blood Moon Organization, I’ll make sure you regret it!\" He growled coldly. \"Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All twenty clones surged toward Malverna at lightning speed, their daggers raised to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, they’re strong!\" Elina shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with just five of them had already been difficult—twenty was unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know who the woman was, but the fact that she had stepped in to help made Elina see her as a savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve got nothing to worry about,\" Malverna replied casually. Raising her left hand high, she smirked. \"Who says I can’t do the same?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she licked her lips and whispered, \"Rise, my army...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black magic circle, ten meters wide, spread beneath her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, fifty undead emerged from the darkness, as if rising straight out of the underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had a skeletal form, yet carried different weapons in both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some wielded swords and shields; others held spears, bows, or various deadly tools. Among them, ten were liches, and another ten were undead knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight sent shivers down Elina’s spine. Her eyes widened, and her jaw dropped in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten liches...? How is that even possible?Her heart pounded in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necromancy was a forbidden branch of black magic, and only a handful of mages had ever mastered it—fewer than one percent of all Black Mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense. Necromancers had the power to raise the dead and turn them into their own private army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liches, in particular, were the undead remnants of powerful mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They retained most of the power they had in life, making them terrifying opponents by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that summoning a lich was extremely difficult—almost impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every dead mage could become a lich, and only necromancers with extraordinary power were capable of raising them and binding them to their will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Nolan observed the scene with a mix of curiosity and mild shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Malverna’s a necromancer, huh? That’s quite the surprise,he remarked, genuinely impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necromancers were rare due to their small numbers, making them highly valuable to the evil forces of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, they were hated and hunted by empires and kingdoms across the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, their power was dangerous—capable of shaking the balance of peace throughout the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk! It seems I really did end up with a capable subordinate,Nolan muttered with a quiet chuckle.With Malverna around, things are much easier for me. The gods must truly love me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the undead army had engaged the twenty shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But calling it a battle would be generous—what unfolded was a massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s clones didn’t even have the chance to raise their weapons, let alone break through to Malverna behind the horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... this is bad...\" The man whispered, his voice trembling with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never expected her to be this powerful—much less a necromancer of such terrifying skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, there was an old saying:\"Never offend a necromancer. Do so, and you’re asking for death—your corpse will become part of their army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he was the fool who had dared to challenge one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I can’t die here. I have to make it back to the base!he told himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his organization’s intel, Elina Lorian was under the protection of the Singularity of Chaos—the main reason none of the others dared to accept the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did. He believed he could kill Elina before the Singularity appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, an immensely powerful necromancer showed up instead. The intel had been completely wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he seized the moment when Malverna was distracted and shot backward at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina was about to pursue, but Malverna raised a hand to stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need. He won’t make it out alive,\" she said flatly, snapping her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire army slowly faded away, sinking back into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she raised her left hand forward and placed her right hand against her ample chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a reddish-black bow materialized in the air. The appearance of the bow silenced the area within a hundred-meter radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding trees and plants withered instantly, as if drained of their vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is that bow? Why does it radiate death?Elina gulped and instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at it made her feel as though her soul was being tugged by an unseen hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her stunned gaze, Malverna slowly drew the bowstring. From the air, a pitch-black arrow began to form, surrounded by a red, ominous aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna smiled faintly and whispered, \"Die in peace, fool...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the arrow was released, it shot forward at blinding speed, chasing the fleeing man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever it passed, the air turned murky, and all life—bugs, grass, wildflowers—vanished, as if consumed by the arrow’s deadly aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... Hah... Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly two kilometers away, the man stood atop a tree trunk, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back with a look of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing his chest, he let out a small laugh and muttered, \"Thank goodness I made it out alive. Otherwise, I’d already be a corpse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman’s strength was overwhelming. He knew he stood no chance against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s fine. Once I return to headquarters, I’ll report everything and have them re-evaluate this mission. I’ll also recommend we send reinforcements to surround Elina Lorian,\" he growled through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his breathing steadied and his nerves calmed, he prepared to move again—but danger struck from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened. His instincts screamed at him, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Srck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body went rigid, and his face froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With trembling hands, he looked down—and saw an arrow lodged deep in his left chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... is this... possible...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spread across his legs and hips. Within seconds, his body began to crumble into ash, carried away by the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in his final moment, as he vanished completely, one thought haunted him:\"How could Malverna have done this...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1155,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.338Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","cbb5d9b740651178b15ed54e287f326d60c100f5d2e48e6d85e870b96fe7da1d","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-163","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-161",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]