[{"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-200":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},396836,661,"Chapter 200: The Controller Hidden Behind the Shadows (3)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-200",200,"\u003Cp>Nolan pushed his way through the shrubbery that blocked his path. Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of something ahead—a black castle standing among the trees and bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The castle wasn’t large; in fact, it was rather small. Its pitch-black walls were flanked by two towers rising on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From its architecture, it was clear the building was centuries old. The air felt heavy, as if a powerful presence were lurking within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, it looked abandoned and uninhabited. Yet Nolan could sense the strong magical energy radiating from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy spread out like spiderwebs in every direction. One of them was massive, stretching far into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious the web was connected to the sea monster that Luvistar and Ruthark were fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Nolan walked toward the castle at a steady pace, showing no fear of whatever might appear before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the gate, he clenched his right fist and struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seemingly casual blow shattered the castle gate instantly. Nolan peered inside and saw that the chamber was far larger than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a big living room,he muttered, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was filled with weathered, broken furniture. Dust, rusted metal, and wood chips covered the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient paintings still hung on the walls to his right and left, though time had blurred and damaged the images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan stepped inside, his eyes scanning curiously from side to side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every step, the magical energy grew stronger. Without a doubt, the figure was in the deepest part of the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrr!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beast’s growl suddenly echoed from the side. Nolan turned his head to the right and spotted a wide passage, where three massive bear-like monsters, each nearly three meters tall, glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their black fur was matched with fiery red eyes, and sharp spines jutted out from their bodies, making them look even more menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make things worse, their fangs were razor-sharp—even sharper than the ten wolves he had fought earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is really troublesome,Nolan muttered with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Argh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three monsters lunged, jaws wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nolan remained unfazed. He whispered under his breath, \"Destroy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, all three monsters froze before exploding on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood, entrails, hearts, and shattered limbs flew in every direction—even toward Nolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, an invisible barrier shielded his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unmoved by the gruesome scene, Nolan turned away and stepped forward once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" The black-cloaked man was taken aback. \"What a surprise. That man actually withstood the attacks of my three monsters. His strength is greater than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those three bears were middle-class monsters, strong enough to wipe out a small village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, even they failed to stop the man’s advance. The sight clearly unsettled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he regained his composure and let out a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, they aren’t the strongest. Let’s see if he can handle the others... hehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he poured more magic into the crystal ball before him, causing its light to flare even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! What a pain!\" Nolan cursed inwardly as his gaze fell on a giant snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stretched nearly thirty meters long and stood about seven meters tall. Two horns jutted from its head, while its black scales gleamed with a sinister glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to it, Nolan looked tiny—small enough to be swallowed whole in a single bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh...\" Nolan exhaled and rubbed his temples. \"Looks like I’ll have to waste quite a bit of energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his finger, a massive magic circle formed above the monster’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From it, a blazing fireball—ten meters wide—shot downward and slammed into the snake’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike shook the entire castle, and the explosion set the surrounding chamber ablaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the snake, there was no doubt—struck by such high-level magic, it stood no chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan continued deeper into the castle, and as before, more monsters barred his way. At first, they were easy to cut down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper he went, the stronger and larger the monsters became—many times greater than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when his attacks landed, some monsters withstood them, forcing Nolan to strike again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure how long he had been wandering inside the castle, but by his estimation, nearly half an hour had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t tell me this place is a special dimension created by that mysterious figure?Nolan thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The special dimension he meant was a space separated from the real world, existing on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, only a Celestial-level mage could create something like that, which meant the figure was most likely at that level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he can control a sea monster that’s nearly at the catastrophe level—his own power is surprisingly great,Nolan muttered, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even knowing how powerful his opponent was, Nolan felt no fear. Celestial mage or not—even if the figure were a Singularity-class being, he still wouldn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked through hall after hall with a calm, almost indifferent expression. Then, all of a sudden, his eyes locked onto a vast chamber about a hundred meters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickening his pace, he soon arrived—and froze at the sight before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was immense and perfectly circular. Lining its perimeter were statues of monsters from countless species—dragons, lizards, wolves, minotaurs, wyverns, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four towering black pillars supported the ceiling, while stained glass in red, blue, and yellow decorated the upper front side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light filtering through the stained glass gave the hall an atmosphere that was both gloomy and sinister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the final destination?Nolan wondered as he surveyed his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Eyes of Chaos, he could see that the magical energy wrapping around the castle was all concentrated in this very room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the hall, a black crystal ball floated in the air, radiating a fiery red glow. Clearly, this was the core of the magical energy he had been sensing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Nolan was lost in thought, the glow from the glass above suddenly dimmed, and the hall was instantly swallowed by darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a switch echoed, and then a spotlight flared to life overhead, illuminating the entire chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Nolan immediately shifted into a guarded stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! I didn’t expect you to make it this far,\" a cold laugh echoed from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan lifted his gaze and saw a man in a black robe hovering in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall and broad-shouldered, but his face was completely hidden beneath the hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, Nolan asked casually, \"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man chuckled lightly. Placing his left hand on his chest, he bent slightly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mathias, the mastermind behind the monsters that attacked you. And by the way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile curled on his lips as he looked down at Nolan mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the one you’ve been seeking, Your Highness the Prince...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1158,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.338Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","7649b02b695666bb19fe3097fa0bd275b149853debab450f8f7228c373f99fcb","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-351","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-199",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]