[{"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-27":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},396663,661,"Chapter 27: Blocking the Attack with a Single Slash","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>\"This... is truly dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy orb was enormous and overflowing with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from a great distance, its shockwaves suppressed and scattered the people below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it fell, Nolan was absolutely certain that not only the square but the entire capital city would be reduced to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the main stage, Ragan's expression hardened as the orb appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it! If that thing falls, the whole capital will be wiped out!he muttered angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, such a massive attack could have been easily deflected or held back. But the sudden appearance of the dragon made it impossible for the Celestial Mages to intervene in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no choice. The only option is to activate the capital's secret barrier,\" he said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secret barrier was a protective magic buried underground, only used in moments of extreme danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated to activate it because of the enormous cost—just five minutes of activation would consume one hundred thousand magic stones, equivalent to one million Sharn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had no choice. If he waited for the mages to arrive, everything would be reduced to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave from the energy orb erupted again, devastating an area a kilometer away from the square. Houses and buildings crumbled into rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unprepared people were thrown violently, their fate uncertain—whether they survived or perished remained unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black dragon flapped its massive wings and lowered its head, aiming the energy orb at the palace square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, it sent the orb hurtling forward at a terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each pass, the air around it crackled and boiled from its unbearable heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragan gritted his teeth, ready to activate the secret magic barrier—when suddenly, a woman broke away from the crowd and leapt into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seven Sword Style: Split the Sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her right hand, she swung a sword that shimmered whitish-gold toward the energy orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the void, a twenty-meter-long energy blade erupted, crashing into the orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision unleashed a deafening explosion, sending shockwaves roaring in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan immediately shielded the little girl in his arms, closing his eyes as wind and dust whipped around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone was so lucky. Many were violently thrown by the shockwave, including the heads of noble families who tried to escape but were caught in its fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\" Aldric grasped a pillar to steady himself against the shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes squinted, trying to see what was happening, but dust and wind blocked his view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric, Adalen, Zarak, and Cassian were in the same struggle—clinging to any iron or wooden pole nearby to brace against the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, the shockwave died down, the chaos settling before disappearing completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief. Their eyes instinctively shifted upward—and to their shock, the energy orb had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure who had destroyed it was an extraordinarily beautiful woman—Evalyn Lionheart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... isn't she Young Lady Evalyn of the Lionheart family?\" one noble exclaimed, admiration ringing in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss! It really is her! Damn, she's unbelievably strong!\" Another responded, overwhelmed with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn was a dazzling figure, her reputation rivaling even that of princes like Aldric, Cedric, and Adalen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might sound like an exaggeration, but in truth, it was only natural. At a remarkably young age, she earned the recognition of the Divine Sword Luminus—the sacred weapon of the Lionheart family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a thousand years, no one had managed to claim the sword's recognition—until Evalyn became the first in history to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew! I never expected her to actually show up. She saved us all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan let out a relieved sigh. Without Evalyn, they would have all been reduced to ashes by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina's voice called out from the side. Nolan turned to see her rushing toward him, worry etched on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahh... Are you... hahh... okay?\" She asked breathlessly when she reached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan smiled and pulled a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe the sweat from her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. I'm fine,\" he said calmly. Then he turned to the little girl in his arms and asked, \"Right, little one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl nodded eagerly, her face bright with a smile. \"Yes! We're fine, Princess Elina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina sighed in relief and returned a small smile. But when she looked at the girl in Nolan's arms, her eyebrows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this little girl, brother? Is she your new sister?\" she asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New sister? Where else would I have a new sister? Aren't you the only one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head softly, chuckling. \"She's a little girl I saved. Her mother got separated from her during the chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina's cheeks flushed as she realized her mistake. \"Ahem... Sorry, brother. I jumped to conclusions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan rolled his eyes but stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, forget that for now. We need to focus on the black dragon,\" he said seriously, glancing up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, the black dragon glared furiously, realizing its attack had been easily blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan was certain it would strike again—and this time, even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he underestimated Evalyn—he simply doubted she could withstand what was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the dragon's magical power surging, growing more overwhelming with each passing moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the creature fought at full power, they might all be reduced to ashes this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina offered a calming smile. \"Don't worry, brother. The Seven Constellations Mages have arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed toward the main stage, where Ragan stood tall, surrounded by seven black-cloaked figures kneeling on one knee, saluting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each cloak bore a beautiful, gleaming gold constellation symbol on its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan looked surprised but then smiled. \"With them here... it seems we really might be safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",953,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.060Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","4b10aa0e0031f391312f4d4b9c3d674f4041f901cd828a534ec52345111ee045","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-28","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-26",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]