[{"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-415":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},396751,661,"Chapter 415: Welcoming the Guests","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-415",415,"\u003Cp>Night finally fell. Horse-drawn carriages from various regions passed through the palace gates in neat, orderly lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the carriages belonged to the Caltheron family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Orlan, Syra, and Alicia sat quietly, waiting in the long procession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, can I play with Princess Eliza and Masha later?\" Alicia asked eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan smiled and ruffled her hair. \"Of course, dear. Go ahead—and don’t forget to give my regards to Princess Eliza.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yay!\" Alicia cheered. \"I won’t forget, Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching their interaction, Syra couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, dear,\" she said, glancing out the window, \"I see many carriages from outside our empire. How many foreign guests do you think have come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he looked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not entirely sure, but if I recall correctly, the Holy Empire of Valtanir, the Eastern Empire of Izanagi, and several other powers from distant continents are here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Eastern Empire of Izanagi?\" Syra exclaimed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eastern Empire of Izanagi was renowned as one of the strongest empires in the world, particularly on the eastern continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were true giants, rivaling even the Great Velmora Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made the empire most remarkable was its unique and exquisite culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Syra had heard they loved music and traditional dance, and that whenever musicians performed, audiences felt as if they were transported to another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Syra herself had never experienced this, having never had the chance to visit the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she hoped that one day she would go there to see and enjoy their culture firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve also heard of the Kingdom of Lorynth in the west, the Kingdom of Isendrell in the south, and several other regions of the continents. But of course, the two empires I mentioned earlier remain the most prominent,\" Orlan continued, leaning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Syra was silent for a moment before asking hesitantly, \"My husband, with so many important people attending, do you think something bad might happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan understood her concern immediately and did not try to dismiss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, there’s always a risk. Honestly, moments like this are exactly when ill-intentioned people try to act. If even one representative from a kingdom or empire were harmed, it could easily spark a major conflict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he had been considering this very possibility for the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Palace was heavily guarded, reinforced with a powerful magic circle capable of detecting intruders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, no defense could guarantee absolute safety. There were far too many reckless and desperate people in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t impossible that one or two might try to disrupt the banquet—even if it meant risking their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But rest assured, His Majesty has surely anticipated such dangers. You don’t need to worry,\" Orlan added, his tone calm and reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Syra said nothing, only nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their horse-drawn carriage moved slowly forward, and at last, it was their turn to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them stepped out one by one, when suddenly a warm voice called from beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, Marquis Orlan, Lady Syra, and Alicia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned and saw Elina and Rafine standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness and Young Lady Rafine?\" Orlan asked in surprise, not expecting them to welcome the guests personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Syra looked equally startled but quickly regained her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the welcome, Princess, Young Lady Rafine,\" she said politely. \"But why are you here? Shouldn’t the candidates for the throne appear later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like at the emperor’s previous birthday, Elina was expected to arrive after the main guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina shook her head with a small smile. \"I asked Father for permission to welcome the guests, and he allowed it. The others did the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced ahead, where Cedric and Adalen were also greeting several noble families who had just stepped down from their carriages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\" Syra nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Elina!\" Alicia called out eagerly. \"Where’s Princess Eliza? Has Masha arrived yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina gently pinched her cheek. \"They’re both inside. Go on and see them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yay!\" Alicia jumped with joy, turning to her father and mother, her eyes shining with excitement and pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them simply smiled and nodded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their blessing, Alicia happily ran into the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, Syra and I will come in too, Your Highness and Young Lady Rafine,\" Orlan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Marquis Orlan,\" they replied politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the two of them stepped inside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Elina,\" Rafine called out, \"I heard Marquis Orlan is supporting you in the throne battle because of Nolan. But... what exactly did that man do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, she still didn’t know the full reason why Nolan had acted in a way that made Orlan relent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Orlan was known as a stern and unapproachable man, very different from other noble heads of families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina paused, thinking carefully. \"About that... I heard from my brother that he cured Alicia’s illness. He also helped Lady Syra wake from her eternal sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? How could Nolan do that?\" Rafine exclaimed, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected anything like that. If she had known, she would have asked about it sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know either,\" Elina chuckled softly. \"Brother Nolan really is a mysterious man. Behind his lazy demeanor, he hides something extraordinary. That’s why I’m not worried at all about him going to the northern continent with Sister Sharon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina had grown up with Nolan, so she naturally knew just how remarkable he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she could never understand why he always acted in ways that went against what anyone would expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he deliberately avoided the tasks Father assigned him? Given his nature, it seemed entirely possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafine fell silent, lost in thought as if contemplating something deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the guests continued to arrive. Elina and Rafine welcomed the noble families who supported her in the battle for the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elina, I didn’t expect you to greet us outside,\" Evalyn said with a broad smile. \"And look at you—you’re so beautiful! And you too, Young Lady Rafine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the compliment, Elina and Rafine exchanged warm smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the kind words, Evalyn. By the way, where is Uncle Luke? Why didn’t he come with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her father’s name, Evalyn rolled her eyes in mild annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old man’s busy with important family matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Important matters?\" Elina and Rafine murmured together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Evalyn nodded. Then her expression grew serious. She glanced left and right cautiously before leaning in closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually... Some troubling news arrived a few days ago. The Demon Emperor is rumored to have been resurrected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1096,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.339Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","9e2cad4811505b398be354474160885cc8f1a5bd75a8bb3a533de2878310fee2","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-416","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-414",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]