[{"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-607":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},397056,661,"Chapter 607  The Commander of the Phantom Chain Unit, Jorgan","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-607",607,"\u003Cp>On the west side of the city's outskirts stood the Bull Horn Tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The western district was home to the capital's poor. Land was cheap, but crime was rampant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, organized crime could never truly thrive in Solvaria. Guards patrolled every street, and only those eager for a quick death dared challenge the authority of the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bull Horn Tavern itself was famous for its signature drink. Unlike ordinary beer, anyone who drank it was said to feel as if they were floating in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, are we really going to meet the Phantom Chain?\" Seira asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking beside her, Nolan nodded. \"Yes, we'll meet them. Do you know anything about the Phantom Chain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I don't,\" Seira shook her head. \"I only heard Father mention them once. I tried to learn more, but I couldn't find anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phantom Chain was indeed shrouded in mystery. Even her father admitted he didn't fully understand their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was because they operated in the shadows, the most secretive unit within the empire's intelligence network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the Phantom Chain acted independently, without direct orders from the emperor. Their sole purpose was to protect the empire from hidden threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the emperor still held ultimate authority, and they would obey his commands. But her father had never called upon them, so Seira truly had no understanding of their existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan wasn't surprised by her answer. The Phantom Chain was a hidden unit, unknown even to the princes and most imperial officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could disguise themselves as ordinary men, children, or even housewives. Their disguises were flawless, rivaling those of the Underworld Gate members he had slain with the blood curse technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the two of them arrived at a tavern that was neat and well-kept. It wasn't large or luxurious—just an ordinary, respectable place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the interior was simple. The tavern could hold about fifty people, though it wasn't crowded; it was still daytime, and most customers were at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan pulled Seira's hand and led her to the bar. The table wasn't big—just five stools, enough for only five people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What would you like to order, sir?\" a bartender asked politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a man in his thirties, with a handsome face framed by a thin brown mustache and beard. His friendly expression immediately put Nolan and Seira at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Goldenleafs with Sunpire syrup, please,\" Nolan ordered, holding up two fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender smiled and began preparing their drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira shot her brother a questioning glance. \"Are we really drinking? I thought meeting the Phantom Chain was the priority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan leaned back against the stool's short backrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meeting them isn't easy,\" he said simply. \"There's a way to do it, and this is my way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly. Nolan looked so confident that she decided not to ask any more questions and simply observe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, their order arrived—two glasses of Goldenleaf and two small glasses of Sunpire syrup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira studied the drinks in surprise. The Goldenleaf lived up to its name: golden in color, with delicate leaf-shaped patterns on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never seen a drink shaped like this before. Her gaze then shifted to the Sunpire syrup beside her glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The syrup came in a tiny five-centimeter glass, deep red in color and slightly thick, giving off an aroma she couldn't quite describe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira watched Nolan pour the syrup into his Goldenleaf and take a sip. She copied him, and the moment the drink touched her tongue, sweet, bitter, and sour flavors blended together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face scrunched at the sudden mix, but the lingering aftertaste made her smile almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is really good,' she murmured, amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first sip was sharp, but after two or three more, the flavor settled into something rich and balanced. She took five sips before setting her glass down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Nolan, she noticed her little brother seemed to be thoroughly enjoying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Nolan put down his glass and turned to the bartender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you make Goldenleaf? Can you tell me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira froze. She wanted to stop him, but the bartender had already replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, sir. That's our trade secret. I can't tell you,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nolan wasn't angry. He took another sip of his drink and said calmly, \"There's a blueberry flavor from the southern region. I also taste mint leaves, golden apples, roughly five percent alcohol, and a hint of red root grass. Am I right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender froze. His hand, which was wiping the glass, stopped mid-motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for Nolan's calm demeanor, he might have suspected a spy sent by a rival business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a keen sense of taste,\" Nolan said casually, a faint smile on his lips. \"I can tell the ingredients just by sipping it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why ask me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A test? What do you mean?\" The bartender frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan's eyes never left him as he pulled a black token from his pocket and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The token bore the engraving of a black dragon and radiated an intimidating aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You recognize this, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face flickered with surprise for just a moment. He inspected the token closely before asking, \"Where did you get it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan rolled his eyes. \"Stop pretending. I know you've already figured out my identity… and my sister's. My father probably told you about my purpose, right? So let's cut to the chase. I don't have time to play games.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in front of him was Jorgan—the leader of the Phantom Chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His existence was crucial to the empire, for he possessed thousands—if not more—of vital pieces of information about the powers across this continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought that someone so important would end up as a bartender at a tavern on the outskirts of the city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan hadn't realized it himself until his father mentioned it earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Jorgan knew him—and the reason for his visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jorgan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his voice. \"You're too blunt, Your Highness. But you're right—His Majesty did tell me you were coming. You're here to find someone, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan smiled as he took a sip of his drink. \"Yes. I've prepared a description of the person. Can we begin the search?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jorgan nodded. \"Of course. Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.684Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","c4084becd19e4cd3a5548888aedd599562def1233187c97421daddcb25ba30b6","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-714","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-713",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]