[{"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-401":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},396737,661,"Chapter 401: The Demon Emperor, Zerathos","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-401",401,"\u003Cp>\"Failed, huh? What a load of crap...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of the mirror in a luxurious room, a young man shook his head in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was of average height, with short brown hair and a handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Elina had been there, she would have recognized him immediately—one of her brothers, Cassian Lorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike Cassian, who had always appeared gentle on the surface, this time he looked cold, indifferent, and stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This expression would confuse anyone who knew him and make them wonder if he was still the same Cassian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s normal. The demon I just summoned is weak. I was only resurrected a few days ago, and my power hasn’t fully recovered yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep male voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassian frowned in dissatisfaction. A few days ago, while he was preparing a plan to defeat his brothers in the Empire’s anniversary celebration, that voice suddenly appeared in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure introduced himself as the most terrifying entity from a thousand years ago—the Demon Emperor Zerathos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zerathos was the name of the Demon Emperor who had once wreaked havoc across the entire continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had taken the combined power of human empires and kingdoms to overthrow him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so powerful that the rulers of those nations had to create two Holy Swords and summon two people from another world just to defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Cassian never expected was that the long-dead figure would suddenly appear as a consciousness within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he was terrified. He didn’t know the demon’s purpose or why he was inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Zerathos explained that Cassian was one of his incarnations, he finally calmed down and began to accept the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, can you summon another demon? I want Elina dead before the Empire’s anniversary ceremony begins in a few days,\" Cassian said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among his rivals, Elina was the most dangerous and threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldric, Cedric, and Adalen, who were once considered the frontrunners in the battle for the throne, were now overshadowed by Elina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, if Elina could be eliminated, Cassian’s path to the throne would become much smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s difficult, kid,\" the voice replied coldly. \"Summoning a more powerful demon requires a lot of demonic energy. Like I said, I’ve only just resurrected. Even if I want to summon them, I’d have to find those demons myself. But I don’t know where they are, and I can’t go anywhere in my current condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he hadn’t expected Cassian to have such a strong desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zerathos, who had initially thought he could immediately take over his body, was hit with the bitter reality that Cassian couldn’t be removed so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he chose to cooperate with him in order to survive. Of course, his desire to control Cassian’s body hadn’t disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little by little, he would still try to take over that body and rise again in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware of Zerathos’ hidden intentions, Cassian let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. But let me ask you—who is stronger, you or the Singularity of Chaos?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the question, Zerathos fell silent. Then, in a calm voice, he replied, \"I don’t know who is stronger. After all, the Seven Singularities didn’t exist in my era.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When asking about the changes that had occurred in this era, Cassian had mentioned the existence of the Seven Singularities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as Zerathos could remember, such powerful figures did not exist in his time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had, it would have been impossible for him to conquer the continent so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also asked about their power, and Cassian explained that they were extraordinarily strong—even capable of splitting the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" Zerathos continued, \"if I regain my peak power, I’m sure I can defeat the Singularity of Chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That power was his confidence. With it, he had once brought misery and fear to all races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is...\" Cassian couldn’t hold back a smile. \"You’re that powerful, huh? That’s good for me in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina had the Singularity of Chaos behind her, and Cassian had the Demon Emperor supporting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle for the throne was clearly a stage for the two of them to clash for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Aldric, Cedric, and Adalen, he underestimated them and didn’t take them seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, that’s fine. I’ll wait for you to recover, and after that, I want you to summon a stronger demon. Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zerathos was deeply annoyed by Cassian’s commanding and arrogant tone. But he suppressed it and replied indifferently, \"I understand. Leave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since winter had arrived, the atmosphere at sea had grown a little tense. It wasn’t because of danger or anything like that, but simply because the temperature had dropped drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In previous seasons, daytime temperatures could reach twenty-five degrees, but in winter, they only reached thirteen to fifteen degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight was blocked by snow-filled clouds, making the day feel noticeably darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan and Sharon stood on the deck of the ship, observing the ocean in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Empire’s Anniversary Ceremony should have started by now, right?\" Sharon asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she entered the academy, she had never gone home. Because of that, she had never attended the sacred ceremony for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it should have started,\" Nolan replied with a slight smile. \"Finally, this year I’m free from that boring ceremony. It feels so refreshing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he knew how annoying the ceremony was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours wasted just to hear his father say the same boring things every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t it be much better to spend that time sleeping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft! You’re so naughty,\" Sharon giggled as she pinched his cheek. \"If Father found out, he would be furious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won’t find out if you don’t tell him.\" Nolan rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued joking until Jack’s excited voice came from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re finally here! The port is visible in the distance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan and Sharon were surprised. They exchanged glances for a moment before nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally here! This damn journey is over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco climbed onto the deck with a bright smile. He had been bored to death because he had nothing to do except train and train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he had managed to stay sane. Otherwise, he would’ve gone crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft! I didn’t think you were so dramatic, Draco.\" Cassiopeia chuckled softly. \"But you’re right—I’m bored too. I even finished the dozen books I brought yesterday because I had nothing else to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward Layard’s books were indeed fascinating and enjoyable. But honestly, she was also tired of reading that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cassiopeia,\" Sharon called as she walked closer. \"Has the news of our arrival been reported to the Kaldorian Kingdom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassiopeia nodded slightly. \"Yes, Your Highness. Don’t worry, they should be welcoming us at the port.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon didn’t say anything else. They waited quietly, and eventually the port came into clear view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, however, there was no group of soldiers as they had expected. Only ten people were waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on? Why are there only ten people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1181,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.339Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","432839c6e76211242aaa794dc73a0095f1686fc1172a82012dcc643f6fb7fa8e","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-402","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-350",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]