[{"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-536":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},396972,661,"Chapter 536: A Mysterious Woman by the Lake","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-536",536,"\u003Cp>Nolan appeared three hundred meters from the palace, observing the quiet surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the World Tree stood tall, its massive trunk glowing like a cluster of delicate fireflies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gaze came from the north,\" he whispered uncertainly. \"But Seria isn’t there—she’s in the west. So who’s watching me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered it, but no answer came. In the end, he realized the only way to find out was to go himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure vanished and reappeared six hundred meters to the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan was immediately struck by what he saw—a lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t particularly large, but its beauty was breathtaking. Small water lilies floated on the surface, while fireflies danced above them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lotus flowers bloomed among the lilies, and a few blue butterflies glowed with a faint, ethereal light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it beautiful? This lake is called Nertyhim, which means’source of life’in the Elven language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft voice spoke beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan turned and saw a stunning woman, who had appeared from nowhere, sitting just five meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was exceptionally beautiful, as if sculpted by the goddess of beauty herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beige hair was tied in a charming half-bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a long, whitish-green dress that fell to her calves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was graceful and perfectly proportioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mole rested just beneath her eyelid, and her light green eyes shone softly in the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan frowned and asked without thinking, \"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, he had been one hundred percent certain he hadn’t seen her. Yet somehow, this woman had appeared out of nowhere, as if from thin air, without him noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worth noting that Nolan had never once let his guard down since arriving in the Elf forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By all logic, he should have sensed her presence earlier. But in reality, he hadn’t noticed her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled—her smile was like sunlight spilling gently over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren’t you looking for me?\" Her voice was soft, soothing to anyone who heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan felt his guard drop instantly. He didn’t know why, but he sensed no danger from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body seemed to naturally repel any hostility toward her. It was a strange feeling, one he had never experienced before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you the one who gave me that look?\" Nolan asked calmly, walking toward her and sitting down beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman giggled and admitted, \"Yes, I am. I’m sorry. I was just curious about you and peeked at you without meaning to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no falsehood in her words, and slowly, Nolan’s cold expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine. But you still haven’t answered my question. Who are you?\" he asked, curiosity edging his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was truly mysterious. He sensed no unusual power from her, nor any threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet somehow, she radiated an aura that put Nolan completely at ease, making him instinctively want to be closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman stretched out her legs and replied playfully, \"As for that, I can’t tell you. Anyway, you’ll find out sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her answer annoyed Nolan slightly, but he could only shake his head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few more words, Nolan decided to return to his room. He already knew who had been watching him, so there was no point in lingering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this place was beautiful, sleeping on a soft bed felt far more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to leave, the woman’s voice came again from beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you come again tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan was about to refuse, but her pitiful, hopeful expression immediately destroyed that intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he nodded weakly. \"Alright... I’ll come again tomorrow, same time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Nolan’s figure vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman couldn’t help but smile and whispered,’Singularity of Chaos, huh? Hehehe... finally, we can meet in person.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next few days, Nolan settled into his usual routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slept, ate, and read novels during the day, and at night, he went to meet the mysterious woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted casually, and before he realized it, visiting her had become part of his routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bond grew steadily, and Nolan had begun to think of her as a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fifth day, there was a knock on his door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Singularity of Chaos, it’s me, Luna. Sorry for ignoring you the past few days. Would you like to go for a walk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan closed his book and set it on the table. He put on his cloak and mask, then opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing there was Luna, dressed in a beautiful gown. There was none of the sadness she’d shown at the dinner table a few days ago—her face was now full of radiant smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... have you made up with your mother?\" Nolan asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna blushed and nodded shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... I’ve made up with her. My mother apologized first and said I could return to Sister Shion’s place in the capital. She only asked that I send a letter once a month so we can stay in touch,\" she explained, relief evident in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This issue had been weighing heavily on her. She knew her mother was stubborn, and once she made a decision, it was nearly impossible to change her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strangely, earlier that morning, her mother had come to her room and said she could return to the Blue Moon Trading House—on a few conditions, including sending a letter every month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan chuckled softly. He wasn’t surprised by the outcome; it must have been Seria behind all this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was the only woman who could sway the queen’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, however, had no intention of telling Luna. Calmly, he said, \"I see. I’m glad to hear that. By the way... are we heading back now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he had already started to grow used to life here. His nightly chats with the mysterious woman had broken the monotony he’d felt for so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if he had finally met someone who truly intrigued him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew he couldn’t stay for long. The battle for the throne was still ongoing, and he had no idea what might have happened in his absence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna shifted awkwardly and said, \"Can we stay for two more days? My mother wants a little more time with me so she can feel at ease letting me go out into the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan didn’t mind. \"I understand. Later, if you want to go back, just tell me, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna’s eyes sparkled as she nodded eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nolan turned to walk back to his room, Luna suddenly called out, stopping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Singularity of Chaos... do you have a moment?\" Her voice sounded shy and hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1112,"2026-05-30T06:57:30.286Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","ac4f5343e087abd0b3301f376f6e2d8d234bd61147a0d25eced10b1debf55c8b","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-537","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-535",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]