[{"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-614":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},397071,661,"Chapter 614  Date and Surprise (1)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-614",614,"\u003Cp>\"Master, how do I look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion drew back the curtain and revealed herself with an entirely new appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, she had worn a loose, dark red dress that made her look more mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she wore a light blue dress with long sleeves, the skirt flaring gracefully to her ankles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, feminine aura radiated from her, like a tulip just beginning to bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan scanned her from head to toe and nodded appreciatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So beautiful... you look stunning,\" he said genuinely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't just flattering her—Shion really did look breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her look had changed. She seemed younger and full of energy, but her new outfit didn't take away the natural maturity she had, making an interesting contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe…\" Shion beamed at his praise. \"Thanks, Master! I'll go try on another dress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay. I'll wait.\" Nolan didn't mind at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his previous world, he had once gone shopping with Seira at the mall, which had taken a long time. But Nolan was a man of common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't it normal for a woman to take her time choosing clothes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she rushed, she wouldn't truly be enjoying it. So he stayed relaxed as Shion enthusiastically moved from one outfit to the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it was rare for him to see Shion in different dresses, and he wanted to see them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour, they finally left the clothing store. They didn't carry a single shopping bag, as everything had been sent directly to the Blue Moon office in the city center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where to now?\" Shion asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan glanced at the darkening sky. \"How about dinner? I've reserved two seats at the restaurant I mentioned earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion didn't mind. She would follow Nolan anywhere—being with him was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, they walked east toward the capital, heading to the restaurant Nolan had chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, Young Lady Evalyn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants and guards bowed respectfully as Evalyn arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded slightly in return. After walking a fair distance, she finally stopped in front of a room—it was Nolan's bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she raised her right hand and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited patiently. Strangely, after two minutes, there was no answer. Her eyebrows furrowed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he asleep? But that can't be… it's getting dark, and His Majesty the Emperor would certainly punish Nolan if he were sleeping at this hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she knocked again, louder this time, her voice calling out as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, it's me, Evalyn. Are you in there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again, there was no answer from inside the room, and a creeping sense of unease settled over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me… the man with Shion is really Nolan…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart thumped at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled that Nolan often mentioned being close to one of the executives of the Blue Moon Trading House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn had never seen this \"executive\" herself, but now it was dawning on her—the executive Nolan spoke of was almost certainly Shion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sure of it. Blue Moon's generosity toward Elina had always felt excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion had funneled massive investments into the town of Virella, along with a series of other ventures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were just an ordinary executive, there would be no way she could wield that kind of influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Blue Moon claimed to remain neutral, never taking sides in the battle for the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn's breathing grew heavy, and her eyes began to sting with unshed tears. Suddenly, a voice called out from behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evalyn? Is that you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, she spun around and saw a beautiful woman with pink hair—Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness Seira,\" she greeted, bowing her head slightly in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira smiled softly and stepped closer. \"Hey, what are you doing here? Looking for Nolan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question made Evalyn's chest tighten, but she forced a smile and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… I came to find him, but it looks like he's not here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira paused for a moment before speaking. \"He really isn't. I searched the palace earlier and couldn't find him. I even asked Mother Isabella, and she said Nolan went out—probably to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to Seira, her words made Evalyn's fists clench tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, what a coincidence you're here. Want to have some tea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Evalyn wanted to refuse. She had other matters—finding Nolan and calming her worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Seira's hopeful expression, she relented and gave a hesitant nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira's face lit up with delight, and she was about to turn when a voice came from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, Evalyn—what are you doing in front of my room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both froze. They quickly turned and saw Nolan standing there, his expression a mix of curiosity and uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan!?\" they exclaimed in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Master?\" Shion's curious voice called from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan shook off his thoughts and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" he replied, shaking his head. \"By the way, how was the food? Delicious, wasn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion smiled brightly. \"It was amazing! The fish, octopus, and chicken were cooked perfectly—savory and just right. I don't know how you even found a place like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around the luxurious room. They had reserved a VIP space, so it was just the two of them. Still, the interior was elegant and far from dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This restaurant belongs to one of the imperial ministers. My mother and I used to come here often,\" Nolan explained casually. \"It's been a while, but I didn't expect the food to still be this good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sipped his coffee, taking in the surroundings. The restaurant stirred a sense of nostalgia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every two months, he, his mother, and Elina would come here without fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of their status, they never had to pay—but his mother always insisted on covering the bill herself, never accepting anything for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, since he and Elina turned fifteen, they hadn't returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason? They were now burdened with the responsibilities of being prince and princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it wasn't that he was truly busy—it was mostly Elina. Nolan spent his time relaxing in his room or fooling around—at least, that's how it appeared on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is.\" Shion nodded lightly. \"Master, how about—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Nolan cut her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get any strange ideas. Don't try to take over this restaurant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shion pursed her lips in protest. \"You misunderstand! I just want to invest a little capital, that's all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nolan remained firm. \"No need. Unless this restaurant runs into losses, don't interfere. Acting otherwise could put your position at risk later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My position at risk?\" Shion frowned. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan sighed softly. \"You'd be seen as trying to monopolize the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.684Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","3435bccc72f700b3dc72213664d4e79c2970daa9474cc1712beedcd2983a5fe8","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-722","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-721",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]