[{"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-517":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},396953,661,"Chapter 517: A Thousand-Year Reunion Between Master and Disciple (2)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-517",517,"\u003Cp>\"So, there was an attack from the enemy? How could I not have known about it?\" Ragan asked in a heavy voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra bowed her head in apology. \"I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I never intended to hide this from you, but Orion ordered that the news not be conveyed immediately. He wanted to investigate first and confirm who attacked us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the anger on Ragan’s face slowly subsided, though it did not disappear completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any news yet?\" Ragan asked in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet, Your Majesty.\" Lyra shook her head. \"But I can sense the enemy’s aura. It is similar to those of the members of the Underworld Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Gate of the Underworld made Ragan’s eyes widen. His palms clenched tightly, and his teeth gritted as he held back his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is outrageous. They attacked us that night, and now they want to launch another attack on New Year’s Eve. Do they think they can act so recklessly toward us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath quickened as anger surged within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not had time to launch a retaliatory strike for that night’s attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not because he lacked the will, but because he prioritized calming the kingdoms whose princes or delegates had been harmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought those savages would dare to launch another attack on his empire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known earlier, he would have stationed millions of soldiers around the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra remained silent. There was nothing she could do; it was all Orion’s decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Ragan suppressed his anger and asked, \"What else did Orion order?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra shook her head. \"Nothing. That’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragan was silent for a few seconds before sighing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, I understand. Carry out his orders and keep watch over every corner of the capital. If you need assistance, just say the word. I will order Luke to deploy thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—of troops if necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Luvistar having decided to follow Elina, one of the general’s seats had been vacant for several days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Ragan had felt there was no need to fill it. He believed Luke was sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it seemed this situation could not be left unattended for much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lionheart family estate was not in the capital but in a neighboring city. It would take time for them to fully mobilize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Luvistar were still present, there would be no need to ask Luke for help; he would only need him to coordinate the troops in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, Your Majesty,\" Lyra replied respectfully. \"Leave it to me. I will ensure everything remains safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragan nodded in satisfaction and waved his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra vanished from view, leaving Ragan alone in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh... New Year’s Eve was supposed to go smoothly. But who would have thought they would attack? It was completely unexpected,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, if he had been more vigilant, he might have foreseen this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he had too many matters to handle and too much work to finish, causing him to overlook the possibility of something going wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Cardinal of Pride! So it was you!\" Orion stared intently at the man in the black cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suspicions were confirmed—the one behind the attack was a Cardinal of the Gate of the Underworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassiopeia and Draco wore serious expressions. They had already heard about the chaos that erupted on the night of the party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the Cardinals of the Gate of the Underworld had appeared, except for the Cardinal of Pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected him to come alone to the capital to launch an attack. Wasn’t that practically insane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cardinal of Pride showed no fear toward the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength alone, defeating them was impossible. However, he was not acting by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood the Demon Emperor, ready to strike the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he needed was a brief opening—enough time for Cardinal Lust and the Cardinal of Envy to clear the path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn’t know was that his two companions had already fallen into the hands of Nolan and Malverna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their plan had collapsed before it even began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blackish-red sword appeared in his left hand, instantly tightening the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, Draco, and Cassiopeia reacted at once, taking defensive stances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, are you surprised by my arrival?\" the Cardinal of Pride asked playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his sword from its sheath. In an instant, a sinister aura burst outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassiopeia raised her right hand slightly, and a barrier immediately formed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evil aura might not affect her or her two companions, but it could drive the people of the capital insane and cause them to die horrible deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t let that happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, accept your deaths!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cardinal of Pride raised his sword high and swung it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slash of demonic energy shot toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking for trouble right in front of me? How naive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Orion was about to move, Draco had already dashed forward to block the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand transformed into a massive red dragon claw and struck the slash head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremendous explosion erupted, sending a shockwave in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassiopeia and Orion raised their arms to shield their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the shockwave faded, they lowered their arms and looked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco had completely neutralized the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cardinal of Pride frowned. \"How is that possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Surprised?\" Draco’s laughter rang out before him. \"Your attack means nothing to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrogance in his voice irritated the Cardinal of Pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t get cocky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lunged forward, sword raised high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orion, leave him to me. You two stay back!\" Draco shouted, brimming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Draco charged toward the Cardinal of Pride, and the two collided with a crash that shook the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... Master? How is it possible that you’re still alive?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Emperor Zerathos stared at Malverna in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded as cold sweat trickled from his neck down his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Why are you so surprised? Are you afraid to see me?\" Malverna asked, a mocking smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time she had seen Ignis’s true appearance was when he was twenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the moment he stabbed her in the back and seized the power of the Demon Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him clearly now, Malverna had to admit—he was truly ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was rough, his features irritating, and his disheveled appearance made him look pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Nolan, he wasn’t even one percent as good—whether in prowess, cunning, or looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I was truly blind to accept someone like that as a disciple,’Malverna muttered in regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Demon Emperor Zerathos knew what she was thinking, he would have vomited blood in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be dead! Or... are you just an illusion?\" Zerathos’s voice snapped Malverna out of her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Illusion?\" Malverna grinned. \"Then who do you think beat you up so badly just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zerathos clenched his teeth, wanting to deny it—yet unable to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth stood clearly before him. His master was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your purpose in coming here?\" he asked hoarsely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My purpose?\" Malverna chuckled softly. She stepped closer, crouched in front of him, and lifted his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blue eyes were like knives, piercing deep into his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course... to kill you, Ignis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1233,"2026-05-30T06:57:30.286Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","b6256945a545719929ef401a3f0893dbcd41f1fa006c2378fa6a98bfe2a80eb5","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-518","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-516",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]