[{"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-520":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},396956,661,"Chapter 520: The Defeat of the Demon Emperor Zerathos","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-520",520,"\u003Cp>The power of space was a force that only a select few could truly master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even other singularities couldn’t wield it at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required innate talent—something not everyone possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just now, he had seen Malverna use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if only for a brief moment, it was undeniable proof that she could genuinely command the power of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What a talented woman,’Nolan muttered, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once dismissed Malverna as merely a former ruler of the demon race, not worth taking seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his opinion had completely shifted—she far surpassed all his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she continued to train, it wasn’t impossible that she could become the Eighth Singularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded absurd, yet Nolan felt certain of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna landed directly in front of the battered Demon Emperor Zerathos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes were shredded, exposing the upper half of his body—lacerated, bruised, and battered from countless blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Demon Emperor, his physical strength was legendary. Yet every one of Malverna’s devastating attacks had pierced his defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... hah... hah...\" Zerathos gasped, his face pale from the blood he had lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why... why... are you this strong...?\" he stammered, disbelief and frustration lacing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t comprehend how it had come to this. Once, his power had been unmatched, surpassing all demon rulers before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at only eighty percent of his peak, he was far from weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he had been confident, certain he could crush Malverna with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his former master had been far weaker than him at his prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, he was wrong. Malverna was incredibly strong—stronger than he had ever been at his peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even without unleashing her full power, Zerathos knew it without a doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna smiled at his question and replied casually, \"Maybe I’m just talented.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Emperor Zerathos: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that was indeed one of the reasons, but making it the first one was still incredibly frustrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, I was poisoned by you and died at your hands. And yet, I was still on the path to reaching the peak of my power,\" Malverna continued indifferently. \"If only I had lived longer, there’s no way you could have killed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression radiated hatred and anger. What she said wasn’t mere boasting—it was the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon race’s leadership system was unique. Rulers passed their memories and experiences to their successors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the new leaders could grow exceptionally fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, at that time, Malverna hadn’t yet processed all the experiences of her predecessor and was killed by her own disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignis didn’t realize this. He killed her but failed to inherit all that knowledge, making it impossible for him to reach his full potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Emperor Zerathos gritted his teeth in fury as memories of the past surged through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long ago, when he had killed Malverna with his own hands, he thought he had triumphed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had been foolish and careless. He hadn’t considered that his former master could rise again, just as he had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he could turn back time... he would surely fix everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew that was impossible. Time... cannot be rewound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Now, it’s time for you to leave this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna raised her left hand. In an instant, a bow made of blue-black flames materialized in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she drew the bowstring, and an arrow forged from fire slowly took shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Nolan was once again stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Damn! She even masters Hellfire? Has this woman studied every technique of mine?’he exclaimed in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, there was the power of space, and now she commanded the Hellfire technique. Malverna’s talent was truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The Eighth Singularity will rise for sure! I’m certain of it,’Nolan muttered, an expression of rare anticipation flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous seven singularities hadn’t risen solely by their own power—they had been awakened by an incident centuries ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Malverna was showing signs of becoming the Eighth Singularity, relying entirely on her own talent and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something truly worth witnessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait! Don’t kill me yet, Master!\" Demon Emperor Zerathos pleaded, his voice trembling with panic and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t ready to die. His mission to rule this world remained unfinished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Malverna remained unmoved, Zerathos tried to persuade her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she showed no interest in his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She released the arrow, striking his forehead with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Emperor Zerathos froze, and the next moment, his body was engulfed by a terrifying black flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow within a kilometer radius melted instantly from the heat wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna showed no satisfaction in killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bow in her hand vanished, and she stared at the flames, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s dead... but why don’t I feel the sense of relief I imagined?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She touched her left chest and felt her heart beating normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought that killing Ignis would make her heart race and bring a wide smile to her face—but it didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s because you’re no longer bound by your grudge. You have people by your side—like me—or those you protect, like Elina and Rafine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan’s words came to mind, and her eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is... I understand. What he said makes perfect sense,\" she muttered, a faint smile appearing on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she had been alone. Though millions of troops respected her and Ignis stood by her, she had felt neither togetherness nor security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her life had had only one purpose: leading the demon race to glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after being revived by Nolan, the hatred she had carried for thousands of years slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a sense of togetherness and security with him. The burden of ruling the demon race and the obsession with her ambition were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly... free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she shook her head and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to return to Nolan’s side immediately and report her success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An extraordinary demonic power surged from behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Malverna leapt forward and spun around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before her, the body of Demon Emperor Zerathos slowly rose into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic energy surrounding him was so immense that it whipped the air into a raging storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna narrowed her eyes warily, thinking,’What’s going on? Is he still alive? 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