[{"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-306":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},396692,661,"Chapter 306: The Day of Trial Has Come","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-306",306,"\u003Cp>\"Hmmm...\" The warden hummed softly as he walked toward cell number 450.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was where Belfor was being held. Although his crime was considered \"serious,\" he wasn’t placed in the same cell as the other criminals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His status as the Emperor’s father-in-law made the guards extra cautious. It was impossible to put him in just any cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the warden reached cell 450, his eyes widened in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? How is this possible?\" he exclaimed, his voice trembling with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cell in front of him had been split in two, and Belfor, who should have been inside, had simply disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible! The guards were supposed to check this area every two hours! This shouldn’t have happened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and staggered back, but the reality was undeniable—Belfor had truly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down his spine as cold sweat soaked his back. He knew that once this news spread, they would all be severely punished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he had no choice but to report it to his superiors. Gritting his teeth, he turned and ran toward the back with unsteady steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the capital was more crowded than usual. It was all because of one thing—Belfor’s trial day had arrived. Everyone wanted to witness firsthand how the trial would unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace square and courthouse were packed with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men, women, and even children gathered together; no one wanted to miss this rare moment in the Empire’s history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think the trial will proceed fairly?\" A man asked, his eyes filled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t really know,\" another man replied. \"But I doubt His Majesty will give Belfor Horven a fair punishment. After all, he’s the Emperor’s father-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman beside them quickly objected. \"Although it sounds unlikely, I believe His Majesty will uphold justice. He’s known as the Iron Hand—he should remain fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I thought so too before. But this time, he’s dealing with his father-in-law. Well, let’s just see what the court decides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people who overheard the conversation nodded in agreement. Most of them held different opinions about how the Emperor would act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were fair, their trust in the Imperial family would grow rapidly. But if not, it would be difficult for the people to trust the government again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the crowd filled the square and the courthouse, the Imperial family, the five supreme judges, the prime minister, and the ministers were already inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the courthouse in the eastern region, this courtroom was vast and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pillars rose high, and at the back stood a massive carving of the scales of justice, estimated to be 25 meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the carving of the scales stood a large table arranged horizontally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperor sat at the center, with the five chief judges seated to his right and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right sat Roswell and the ministers, while on the left were the queen and the concubines, followed by the princes and princesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think, Cedric? Will Belfor Horven really be finished this time?\" Aldric asked jokingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted toward Cedric beside him, but anyone observant would notice his eyes occasionally flicking to Zarak, who was seated next to Adalen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zarak’s face flushed red with anger, but he couldn’t do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know,\" Cedric replied, adjusting the center of his glasses. \"But as far as I know, all the evidence is there. He’ll definitely receive his punishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he understood Aldric’s intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man was simply trying to stir things up between him and Zarak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Cedric looked down on Zarak, he wasn’t foolish enough to make unnecessary enemies. That would only add to his burdens and make the future unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every action led to countless possibilities, and as someone who disliked uncertainty, Cedric preferred not to pick fights—unless the person truly deserved to be an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch!\" Aldric clicked his tongue in annoyance. \"You’re really boring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all his siblings, Cedric was the most dangerous. The four-eyed man possessed a sharp mind and extraordinary caution. The small trap Aldric had set earlier was easily seen through by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Adalen, who was standing beside Zarak, couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zarak, you can only hope your grandfather is okay. You know what will happen to you if he isn’t, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Cedric, Adalen didn’t care whether or not he made an enemy out of Zarak. To him, they had been enemies from the very beginning. Provoking him was nothing new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Zarak gritted his teeth, glaring with fury. \"Don’t get too excited, Adalen. If my grandfather survives, you’ll be the first person I’ll deal with!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the threat, Adalen only chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead if you can. But remember—if you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized the last words with a hearty laugh and a shake of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching their exchange, Cassian, Nolan, and Elina stayed silent, offering no comment. But then Cassian suddenly turned to Nolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think Belfor Horven will be punished?\" he asked casually. His gaze looked innocent, as if it were just small talk. But Nolan could read the meaning behind those eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know,\" Nolan replied with a shrug. \"We can’t be sure whether he’ll be punished or not. There are too many unpredictable factors that could happen at any moment. What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight smile appeared on Nolan’s lips, making Cassian pause for a moment before quickly regaining his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right. Let’s just wait and see.\" His expression returned to its usual flatness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a cautious man,Nolan whispered to himself with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassian was his calmest brother and appeared unambitious. But don’t be fooled—people like him were often the most dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the old saying goes,\"Still waters are the most dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That saying fit Cassian perfectly. In politics and business, those who seem weak or harmless often become the hidden blades that bring down their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan had encountered people like that before. But thanks to his caution, he had always managed to deal with them decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan, I sense something strange about your brother,Malverna’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan was slightly surprised.What do you mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna fell silent for a moment before explaining, \"For some reason, I sense a demonic aura from him. But it’s so faint that I’m not sure if it’s truly demonic or something similar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone was most sensitive to demonic auras, it was Malverna. As the Demon Empress, her awareness of her own kind was unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?Nolan blinked slowly, his gaze shifting toward Cassian.If that’s the case, then we have to investigate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought surfaced in his mind—a hypothesis. But if it turned out to be true, things would become far more interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boring battle for the throne would finally enter its most thrilling phase...\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.338Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","4dd7c8564a71c7bf73c36ecc9a34c9239664f50038732fba74532acdefc7e95e","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-307","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-305",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]