[{"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-52":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},396888,661,"Chapter 52: Support and a Condition (1)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>In this fantasy world, magic, swords, and even monsters are not considered mythical or strange—they are real, and everyone knows it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic is a mysterious power possessed by only a few. Those who have it are known as mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, not everyone can use magic. In fact, the ability is incredibly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the blessed are capable of wielding it. Even among mages, talent varies: some are low-tier, some average, and others highly skilled—and then there are the geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While many lack magical power, a few possess unique and special abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no official name for them, but some refer to these individuals as\"half-blessed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their abilities might not match the raw power of magic, but some possess skills that defy logic—like seeing the future, altering the weather, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan, the leader of the Marquis family, was clearly one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intuitive abilities, huh?Nolan muttered under his breath, his eyes locked on the man before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might not be flashy or destructive, but intuitive power was still something unique—and dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who possess this ability can instinctively read others’ true nature, avoid deception, and discern right from wrong in any situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone with great fighting power had this ability, they would be truly terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, that person was Orlan, the head of the Marquis family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was impressive. With this gift, he could avoid disasters that might have struck him and his family at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan sighed softly, then smiled faintly as he crossed his legs casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to ask you, Marquis Orlan,\" he said calmly, \"how confident are you in your intuition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan chuckled quietly and raised one finger. \"One hundred percent, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\" Nolan smirked. \"Well, since you’re so confident, congratulations—you’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan’s eyes widened, and he stared at Nolan with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the change, Nolan raised an eyebrow and asked, \"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there a ghost behind me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced behind but saw no one, then turned back to Orlan, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Prince Nolan. I just didn’t expect you to admit it so openly, without denial,\" he said honestly, shaking his head slightly. \"It was completely unexpected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he expected Nolan to dodge the question and make excuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a firm believer in his own intuition, Orlan was sure he was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original plan was to gradually pressure Nolan until the young man admitted the truth himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he didn’t expect was for Nolan to admit it immediately—calm and casual, as if it were no big secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man is truly mysterious and dangerous,Orlan muttered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he saw Nolan manipulate Zarak into paying six million Sharn, he knew the young man was hiding something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just now, when Zarak was tricked again into paying ten million Sharn, Orlan became fully convinced: Nolan was hiding something deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even certain that neither His Majesty the Emperor nor the other princes knew about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I deny it, you’d still think I was involved, right?\" Nolan shrugged casually. \"So there’s no point in denying or beating around the bush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan smiled, looking at him with admiration. \"You really are something, Prince Nolan. You—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Nolan waved a hand, his brow furrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skip the compliments. They’re cliché, and I’m tired of hearing them,\" he said lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he’d met someone who disliked compliments—especially from him, the Marquis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, then tell me—what will you do once you find out the truth? Will you spread it to the outside world? If so, go ahead. It won’t change anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan remained calm, as if it didn’t affect him—or Elina—at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I won’t,\" Orlan replied firmly. \"It wouldn’t benefit me. Besides, making an enemy of you would only harm me and the Caltheron family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making an enemy of someone as mysterious as Nolan was like stepping into a dark room with a sword hanging overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no telling when it might fall and slash your throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan’s ability to stay hidden from His Majesty and the princes for years proved just how clever, cunning, and dangerous he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have countless unpredictable ways to eliminate anyone who crossed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was far wiser to make him an ally, not an opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re quite open-minded, Marquis Orlan,\" Nolan said with a satisfied nod. He bit into a slice of apple from the plate and asked, \"So, what’s your plan once you learn the truth? I’m sure you already have one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan was momentarily stunned that Nolan had read his thoughts so easily. Then he laughed aloud and found himself liking Nolan even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right.\" He smiled slowly and nodded. Then, meeting Nolan’s gaze, he said firmly, \"Prince Nolan, the Marquis Caltheron family and I will give our full support to Princess Elina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words were spoken, silence fell between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Nolan’s expression didn’t change—it was as if he had expected this all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to interrupt, Prince Nolan, Marquis Caltheron. I’ve brought you two fresh cups of tea,\" a servant’s voice came from Nolan’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant set down the new cups, collected two empty ones from the table, and quickly left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan’s gaze followed the servant’s retreating figure, a flash of cold lightning flickering in his eyes before vanishing just as fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" Nolan said, picking up his cup and taking a light sip of tea. \"But I know your support must come with a purpose. Just tell me—if I can help, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan, who was also sipping his tea, was momentarily caught off guard by Nolan’s sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly regained his composure and calmly set his cup on the saucer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do have a purpose,\" he admitted without hesitation. \"And it’s crucial—to me, at least. If you can solve it, I swear to support Princess Elina to the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan wasn’t offended at all. In fact, he appreciated the honesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a saying from his old world went,\"There’s no such thing as a free lunch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconditional support would have felt suspicious. Since Orlan was honest from the start, Nolan could relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just say it,\" Nolan urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlan took a deep breath and laced his fingers together. \"Actually...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1056,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.337Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","afc4eff973b480766b3f24d28b308682e8e165d1b35a6d4a268f06dd5133773c","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-53","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-51",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]