[{"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-555":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},396991,661,"Chapter 555  Sudden Chaos","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-555",555,"\u003Cp>\"Am I interrupting your time together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn startled and turned around, only to see a woman in a fox mask with black hair standing right beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Kaede, the princess of the Eastern Empire of Izanagi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Your—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Nolan quickly stood and pinched her lips shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn froze again, looking at Nolan in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan ignored her reaction. After letting go, he fixed his deep gaze on Kaede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we help you?\" he asked indifferently, showing no trace of respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A maid standing beside Kaede bristled at Nolan's attitude and was about to scold him, but Kaede stopped her at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, he—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shh… don't mention my identity in front of the people here. Have you forgotten the rules?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words immediately silenced the maid. She bit her lower lip and lowered her head in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaede then turned back to Nolan, a smile hidden behind her mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize for interrupting your dinner. Don't worry—I didn't come here to cause trouble. On the contrary, I only wanted to greet you and ask something. Is that all right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn didn't dare to answer. She simply looked at Nolan, silently urging him to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan nodded slightly. \"Of course. But please be quick—I'd like to finish my dinner and return to my room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blunt manner didn't anger Kaede in the slightest. She continued smiling as she asked, \"Are you from the eastern continent? If so, may I know where you're from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lingered on Nolan's jet-black hair and purple eyes, as though both had captured her interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan remained calm, but deep down, he couldn't help admiring this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid being recognized by those familiar with his appearance, he had disguised himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair had been dyed white, and his purple eyes altered to red. In his current state, he resembled his father far more closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Kaede had seen through his disguise. Frankly, it was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This princess is no ordinary person,' he muttered in quiet awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Kaede, the two maids and the soldiers were visibly shocked by her words. They exchanged confused glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, Nolan clearly had white hair and red eyes. Yet the princess had described them as black and purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their doubts, none of them dared to speak, choosing instead to keep their confusion to themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan smiled and replied, \"You're correct. I'm from the eastern continent—more precisely, the Eastern Empire of Izanagi. It's impressive that you could tell. How did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression showed both confusion and amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaede chuckled softly. \"I can see through your disguise. I'm sorry—I didn't mean to expose you. Meeting someone from the same place as me is truly exciting. Well, I won't disturb you two any longer. Please enjoy your dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a slight bow before turning and walking toward the buffet table at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan let out a soft sigh and sat back down. Evalyn glanced at him, guilt written all over her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, Nolan. I didn't mean to do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had almost addressed Kaede as \"Your Highness.\" If Nolan hadn't stopped her in time, she would have slipped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their dinner could have been ruined; worse, they might have been suspected as spies—or even enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. I understand your reaction,\" Nolan said casually, waving his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief washed over Evalyn, and her smile returned. She and Nolan continued their meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after Kaede's appearance, the gazes of the surrounding guests kept drifting toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without looking directly, Nolan could feel the weight of their attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's finish quickly. Their stares make me uncomfortable,\" Nolan said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn nodded and quickened her pace. After finishing, they wiped their lips with napkins and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking side by side, they left the restaurant. Suddenly, two men in black robes and long hats passed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan's eyes widened in alarm. Without hesitation, he grabbed Evalyn and pulled her forward, startling her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on? Why did you pull me?\" Evalyn asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan didn't answer. He kept dragging her along until they reached the restaurant exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, what's happening?\" Evalyn frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled her behind the door and whispered, \"There's going to be a big show soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peeking inside quietly, Nolan's expression grew unusually serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn wanted to press him for answers, but seeing his face, she held back and waited in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men in black robes and hats walked toward the buffet table in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took some food, then headed for the table where Kaede was dining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they passed the soldiers guarding her, one of the men suddenly hurled the food in his hand at the nearest soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier was knocked backward and crashed into Kaede's table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dishes scattered across the floor, startling Kaede. She instinctively stood up and stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, the man who had thrown the food reached into his pocket and flung a blue dagger at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger glowed faintly blue as it sliced through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaede froze as it shot toward her. Time seemed to slow, the world around her falling silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the maid beside her leapt from her seat, wrapped her arms around Kaede, and turned her back toward the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger pierced her back. Her body collapsed to the floor, still holding Kaede tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaede was stunned for a moment before finally coming to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw the dagger embedded in her maid's back, her face drained of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tamari! You… you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to speak, but Tamari only gave her a weak smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run… Your Highness…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn you! How dare you attack Her Highness?! Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers were the first to recover from the shock. They drew their katanas and charged at the two men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attackers showed no sign of panic, as if they had anticipated this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged brief glances, then nodded to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\" one of the soldiers shouted as he raised his katana and slashed at the man on the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike was blocked, but another slash followed immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, chaos engulfed the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests panicked and rushed to flee, fear etched across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run! Don't get caught in this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save yourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Why did this have to happen!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperate cries echoed as people shoved and pushed, trying to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiters fled as well, leaving the restaurant in complete chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-this… what is actually happening?\" Evalyn covered her mouth, unable to believe the scene before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant, once calm and peaceful, had turned into utter chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered Nolan and turned to look at him—only to find his expression calm and indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man…\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.147Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","06617e45536013eb456602e5ca71656c8c0acc6b96569c92db2fb60fbbdbaf10","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-556","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-554",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]