[{"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-500":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},396586,661,"Chapter 500: Reunited with Claire (1)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-500",500,"\u003Cp>\"Ugh... I’m so tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside her office, Shion lazily stretched her beautiful body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slim curves, paired with her ample bosom, were enough to make anyone who saw her drool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, only Luna was there, so the sight went to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Shion, would you like some tea?\" Luna’s soft voice pulled her out of her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion turned to her and gave a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure. Please make two, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two?\" Luna looked surprised. \"Who’s the other one for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion’s eyes flashed with mystery as she replied, \"A guest will be arriving soon. You’ll find out later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though confused, Luna said nothing and immediately went to prepare two cups of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion leaned back in her chair and muttered with a frown, \"I wonder if Master will come straight here or stop by Claire’s place first. Knowing him, he’ll probably go to Claire’s place first. Ugh! I’m really jealous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks puffed out in dissatisfaction. She had been Nolan’s first subordinate, yet Claire’s arrival had shaken her position in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do but accept it, even if it left her unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humph! Still, I’m his most beloved subordinate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, where are we going?\" Eira asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been wandering around for quite a while. She knew Nolan wanted to accompany her on a walk, but she was starting to feel a little bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan naturally sensed her mood and replied, \"How about we visit my friend’s place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your friend’s place?\" Eira blinked curiously. \"Alright, I’ll go along with your suggestion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he led Eira to the city center. Tall buildings lined the area, including hotels and the offices of merchants who lived and worked there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most eye-catching were two offices standing about a hundred meters apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the left was the Blue Moon Trading House office, while on the other side stood the White Lotus Trading House office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan originally planned to go to Shion’s place, but after noticing that Claire’s office was closer, he decided to visit her first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Lotus Trading House office was massive and guarded by soldiers in white armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were soldiers of the Great Velmora Empire who were currently on leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, many of them took on side jobs like this while off duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his father did not forbid it, since they were working during their leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two guards saw Nolan approaching, one of them quickly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need anything, sir?\" he asked politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his gaze swept over Nolan, then he froze when he noticed the baby dragon in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A baby dragon? This is the first time I’ve ever seen one,’he muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan smiled and replied, \"I want to meet the owner of this office—Claire Horven. Can you open the gate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard and his companion were surprised. They hadn’t expected the man to be here to meet the owner of the trading house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they weren’t foolish characters in a novel, so there was no classic and boring slap-in-the-face scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait a moment, sir. I’ll report this to my superiors,\" one of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan didn’t object. The guard immediately ran back to their post to report Nolan’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, his companion remained standing in front of Nolan, silently staring at Eira with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What a cute little dragon,’he muttered in admiration.’I didn’t know baby dragons could be this adorable. Why do they look so scary when they grow up?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his gaze, Eira blinked innocently, then waved her tiny hand with a sweet smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard felt as if an arrow had pierced his heart. His fondness for Eira instantly increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his amusing reaction, Nolan couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the guard who had gone to report hurried back to Nolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, sir,\" he said respectfully, his voice trembling slightly. \"Please come in. Miss Claire is waiting for you inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan smiled and gave a small nod. Then, under the gazes of the two guards, he stepped into the office courtyard and slowly walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you seem so respectful? Could he be a very special guest?\" the guard beside him asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than special!\" he replied nervously. \"He’s a relative of Miss Claire! Fortunately, we didn’t stop him outright. Otherwise, we’d both lose our monthly wages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His partner shuddered. He hadn’t expected the handsome, innocent-looking young man to hold such a high status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had known Nolan’s true identity as a prince, they would have been so shocked that they might have fainted on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woaa! Master, this place is so spacious!\" Eira exclaimed in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but the splendor of magnificent architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six pillars stood in rows on the left and right, their surfaces carved with ancient patterns that pleased the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were made of a material resembling gold, giving the place an elegant and beautiful appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff worked with discipline and calm, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Mr. Smith?\" A woman approached and asked politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smith?\" Nolan was momentarily stunned. He didn’t remember ever using that name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he went along with the conversation and replied casually, \"Yes, I’m Smith. Are you here to take me to Miss Claire’s room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled softly and said respectfully, \"Yes. I’m Miss Claire’s secretary, Kirina. It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Smith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed her right hand over her left chest and bowed politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you too, Kirina. In that case, could you take me to see Miss Claire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirina nodded slightly. \"Of course. Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then led Nolan toward Claire’s location. Along the way, Nolan glanced around with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, this was his first time visiting the White Lotus Trading House’s main office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since handing over full control to Claire, he no longer managed the trading house himself, so it was natural for the building to feel unfamiliar to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ascended using something similar to an elevator. Instead of electricity, it was powered by magic stones embedded underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan had once mentioned the elevator mechanism to Claire himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he hadn’t expected her to actually build it and install it in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly was a genius—perhaps even surpassing her older sister, Melinda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator chimed, signaling that they had arrived on the top floor, where Claire was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only accompany you this far, Mr. Smith. Miss Claire said she wants to meet you personally,\" Kirina said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Thank you for bringing me here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirina nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan stepped out and looked at the single door before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened it, and then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.339Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","1f4d5955a65b925bda342f3beffe45fdd577729ea78bbe75253b7c4a52f19037","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-101","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-499",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]