[{"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-414":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},396750,661,"Chapter 414: Agreeing to Cooperate with the Demon Emperor","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-414",414,"\u003Cp>\"How about this—I’ll lend you my power and help you ascend the throne. In exchange, you will give me your body in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassian sneered at his words and mocked, \"Do you think I’m stupid? Surrender myself to you? That’s suicide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting Zerathos control his body was impossible. He didn’t want to die, especially before achieving his goal of becoming emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush to reject it, Cassian Lorian,\" Zerathos continued indifferently. \"In this world, you have to give something up to get what you want. Now, let me ask you: are you sure you can defeat your siblings in the battle for the throne?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassian fell silent, unsure how to respond. If it had been a few days ago, he would have confidently said he was one hundred percent certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during the ceremony that morning, he had realized how naive he had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble families preferred Elina, Cedric, Aldric, and Adalen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for him, not many approached him. And even when they did, it was only a few baron families that held little value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his silence, Zerathos quickly added fuel to the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember—you don’t have strong supporters like your brothers. You also don’t have the luck of your sister, Elina. So I’m offering you an opportunity. Don’t worry, I am a creature who keeps his promises. Since I said I would help you, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried an arrogance and pride he didn’t bother to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the battle for the throne was just a child’s game. In the past, he had ruled this continent and had been a nightmare to all races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for those two damn humans, he wouldn’t have died so miserably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter. Now that he had come back to life, he would definitely rule this continent once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that happened, he would make sure no two transcendents would ever appear to get rid of him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about my offer? There won’t be a second one. I can guarantee you won’t win this battle without my help. If you stay stubborn, just watch yourself sink into a sea of defeat, where even your bones will disappear and be forgotten by everyone in this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the victors would be remembered by history. As for the losers? They were not worthy of being remembered, let alone recorded in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded cruel, but that was reality. Cassian naturally understood that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sank into his thoughts, gritted his teeth, and lifted his head with a determined expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I agree! I will surrender my body to you, but you must make me emperor and get rid of my enemies first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a gamble. He knew that working with Zerathos was tantamount to suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had no other choice. As much as he hated it, everything Zerathos said was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Good!\" Zerathos couldn’t help but laugh. \"Trust me—I will make you the next emperor. I guarantee it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t worried that Cassian would break his word. Since Cassian had agreed, a contract had already formed between their souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what’s your initial plan? How can I defeat them, especially Elina?\" Cassian asked, folding his arms across his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding that, you don’t need to worry. Coincidentally, my worshipers have already tried to contact me. They will come to the party tonight,\" Zerathos replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your worshipers? And they’re coming to the party tonight?\" Cassian’s eyes widened in surprise. \"Wait... don’t tell me your worshipers are from the Underworld Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly remembered that the people from the Underworld Gate were the ones who worshipped the Demon Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were lunatics who would do anything to achieve their goals—using humans as sacrifices, casting curses, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Underworld Gate? I think that’s the name. I don’t know them very well. When I died, they didn’t exist yet. But the man who tried to contact me did mention his origin and the name Underworld,\" Zerathos said, sounding uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He honestly hadn’t expected anyone to worship him, especially humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know what their purpose was, but it seemed like they had been eagerly waiting for his return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe they wanted him to rule the continent again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, that would be very beneficial for him. With them as a foundation, he and the demon race could rise quickly in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassian took a deep breath to calm his racing heart, then asked, \"Do I need to do anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zerathos was about to say \"No,\" but an interesting idea suddenly appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smirk, he said, \"I remember you hated your sister, Elina Lorian, didn’t you? As it happens, I have a plan that will make her suffer terribly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassian grew even more curious, and Zerathos quickly explained his plan to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elina, you look absolutely beautiful tonight. Seriously, the title of most beautiful woman should go to you, not me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dressing room, Rafine looked at Elina with admiration mixed with a hint of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The envy wasn’t born from hatred. On the contrary, it was the kind that appeared when admiration reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was natural. Elina was undeniably stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a black gown adorned with dozens of sparkling crystals across the chest and waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opera gloves covered both her arms, making her look even more refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white hair, usually left long, was tied up in a beautifully braided bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice flower hairpins nestled between the braids, giving her an even more elegant appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Rafine was extraordinarily beautiful, it had to be admitted that Elina was a notch above her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft! Your praise is really exaggerated, Rafine. But thank you. You’re also very beautiful,\" Elina chuckled softly, looking at Rafine with appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, Rafine wore a dark red gown made of high-quality satin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a party dress, it naturally had no collar, slightly revealing her beautiful cleavage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore red opera gloves that matched her gown perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden blonde hair was styled in a braided crown, complete with a crystal crown resting above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Elina’s appearance embodied an elegant, cold, and beautiful ice queen, then Rafine looked like a goddess descending from heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both radiated beauty in their own unique ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the compliment. Oh right, let’s hurry to the party.\" Rafine glanced at the clock, which showed it was already six in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The party would begin in fifteen minutes, and as one of the candidates for the throne, Elina had to be there to welcome the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, many important figures from various kingdoms and empires would be attending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina smiled slightly and nodded. Shortly after, the two walked side by side out of the room toward the party venue.\u003C\u002Fp>",1128,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.339Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","20f3da78956be6af3c228571c059e925fd9a116aac0608e321222922d43ac9ec","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-415","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-413",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]