[{"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-369":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},396855,661,"Chapter 369: A Mysterious Fog (3)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-369",369,"\u003Cp>\"Hey... It feels like a dream to be escorting two members of the royal family at once, along with two Constellation Mages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his room, Jack sat in a chair, sipping a glass of beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout his career as a sailor, he had only once escorted a member of the royal family—the first prince, Aldric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had been five or six years ago, making this only the second time he had accompanied royalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another sip, and warmth spread comfortably through his body. To relieve boredom and fatigue, he drank beer every night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the alcohol content was low—only four percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sea journeys were often just as dangerous as land journeys. Sudden storms, pirate ships, or even worse—sea monsters—could appear without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all these, sea monsters terrified him the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only encountered them twice, but that was enough to leave him traumatized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters were ferocious and merciless. Bad weather could be anticipated, pirates could be fought—but sea monsters were nearly impossible to defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless there was a Sage-level or Celestial-level mage on board, he and his crew could never truly feel safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he was genuinely happy about this journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassiopeia and Draco were on board, natural protectors ready to spring into action at the first sign of those damn monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack continued sipping his beer until, without realizing it, the glass was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the glass on the nightstand, he got up to freshen up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the captain didn’t mean he could simply relax. He still had to supervise his men and organize the shifts so everyone could get proper rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later, he finished his shower, donned his new sailor clothes, and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as his hand reached for the doorknob, a loud noise came from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body froze, eyes widening in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun around and muttered, \"What was that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound had been so clear that he could hardly believe it was just his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed cautiously, though he tried to keep calm. He slowly turned the doorknob and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A greenish-white fog burst into the room, rushing toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack stumbled back, quickly stepping outside and slamming the door behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fog? Is it raining? But... how? The sky was clear just two hours ago,\" he muttered, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied the fog carefully, realizing this was no ordinary mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decades at sea had taught him to recognize every type of fog, and this was unlike any caused by rain or natural weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t tell me... It’s the ghost ship,\" he whispered, his tone grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghost ship was a sailor’s nightmare across the continent. Its appearance always meant a ship—merchant or fishing—would vanish without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had been many victims, and instinctively, Jack knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors now claimed the ghost ship had moved from the middle of the ocean to the waters of the Great Velmora Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was troubling—not just for him, but for every sailor in the Empire about to set out to sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to check it out. If I’m right, they won’t attack immediately. They wait... sometimes indefinitely... before striking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, he had to steer the ship away from the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The odds were slim—this mist lay squarely in the ghost ship’s territory—but he had to try. Avoidance was always better than confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he ran toward the deck, even though the fog obscured his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap... Tap... Tap...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down the ship’s corridor, the sound of light footsteps echoed in all directions. Soon, a figure emerged from the thick fog—Nolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk!\" Nolan clicked his tongue and shook his head. \"What a strange fog. It’s not dangerous, yet wind magic can’t dispel it. Could this really be the legendary ghost ship Loid mentioned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes ago, he had been fast asleep when a loud bell rang behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He woke instantly and checked outside his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, the fog had rolled in from both sides, quickly spreading to fill the entire corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened so quickly that he didn’t have time to react. Fortunately, the fog was harmless, so he didn’t need to worry if his sister, Sharon, came out of her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan continued walking calmly. Despite the thick fog, his vision remained perfectly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glowed faintly purple, instantly revealing his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly climbed the stairs to the ship’s deck, only to be met by an even denser fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deck seemed deserted and silent—something that should have been impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew was divided into two shifts, so logically, there should have been someone on watch. Yet at that moment, he was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could I be mistaken?\" Nolan raised an eyebrow, eyeing the fog suspiciously. \"Don’t tell me this fog has illusory powers... or something else entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time he had encountered anything like this. He felt no magical energy in the mist, yet the crew had vanished without a trace—a big question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan walked to the railing and peered into the distance. The fog stretched for five to ten kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the ship tried to escape, it would be nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Nolan was lost in thought, the loud bell rang again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the sound rang twice in quick succession, and Nolan immediately turned toward its source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" His eyes widened. \"A ship? Could it be the ghost ship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think further, he heard footsteps behind him—and a cold voice calling out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die, monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Nolan spun around and raised his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp pain shot through his arm, and Nolan realized it was his sister, Sharon, who had struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister?\" Nolan frowned. \"What are you doing? Why are you attacking me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon’s eyes flickered with surprise, but her expression quickly hardened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be a monster disguised as my brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pivoted and kicked toward the left side of Nolan’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He easily blocked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, what are you doing?\" Nolan scolded. \"It’s me—your brother! Stop attacking me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sharon didn’t believe him. She planted her feet firmly and launched a relentless flurry of punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan dodged while trying to reason with her, but she refused to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, Nolan dodged her attack, rolled behind her, and held her with his left arm. Then he raised his right hand and gave her plump buttocks a sharp slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon’s eyes went wide, and she let out a loud scream. \"Ouch! That hurts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1089,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.338Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","93bb0616c99794b080610629f10dcc32b42e16c7e544f8d4dcf3dbf2b5db4d8e","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-370","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-368",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]