[{"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-630":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},397101,661,"Chapter 630  Birthday Party Invitation","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-630",630,"\u003Cp>\"A party? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira looked at Aldrian in front of her, her brows knitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian smiled and stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In two days, the palace will be holding a birthday party for Alina. Nobles from all over the kingdom will be invited. So, I want you to go with me as my partner. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to show everyone that Seira was both his partner and his fiancée.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everyone's acknowledgment, Seira wouldn't have a chance to run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In everyone's eyes, she was his fiancée, and that status couldn't be undone unless there was an official annulment from the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira scoffed at his words. How could she not know what he meant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly wanted to take advantage of her by showing her off in front of all the nobles who would be present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Seira didn't rush to refuse him. She felt that Aldrian's plan wasn't that simple—no, it must be Melody's plan, or even Gulvar's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before I answer, tell me—what events are planned for the party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian froze. With an awkward smile, he replied, \"There will be a dance for the guests, along with a few other events like gift-giving, a speech from my father, and so on. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked nervous. He didn't know whether Seira would accept his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she refused, he wouldn't know how else to persuade her or bring her closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much to his surprise, Seira suddenly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll go. In two days, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian was taken aback; he hadn't expected her to agree so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… are you sure? I thought you'd turn me down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira rolled her eyes. How could she refuse the chance to dance with her younger brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll go. In two days, come pick me up at my room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she didn't care about Aldrian's hidden intentions, she couldn't reveal her true reason for accepting his invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! In two days, I'll be waiting outside your room!\" Aldrian beamed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your birthday? When is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In two days. Do you want to… come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina glanced at Nolan with a mix of hope and shyness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan sipped his tea and fell silent for a moment. He hadn't known that Alina's birthday party would be held in two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he wanted to refuse. The thing he disliked most was birthday parties and the like. They were a hassle and exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he remembered that his relationship with Alina had just begun. If he turned her down and hurt her, the three hours he had spent with her would be wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I understand. In two days, right? I'll come. Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His answer made Alina breathe a sigh of relief. To be honest, she had been afraid Nolan would turn her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from being embarrassing, she didn't want their relationship to become strained because of his refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being a guest and staying at the royal palace for the next few days, Nolan had the right to choose whether to attend or not. So, Alina couldn't force him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he didn't refuse, and that made Alina truly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan naturally sensed her anxiety and gave a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, how old will you be turning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteen,\" Alina replied shyly. \"Since I'm turning eighteen, the party will be a bit bigger than usual. I can't wait for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked excited, her eyes sparkling. For her, entering adulthood meant turning a new page in life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't wait to explore things she hadn't been able to do because of her age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteen?\" Nolan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked Alina up and down with a surprised expression. She looked mature, especially around her chest and hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Nolan thought she was over twenty, but it turned out she was still seventeen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Experts never lie—there are women who mature faster than expected,' Nolan murmured in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How old are you, Prince Nolan?\" Alina's curious voice snapped him out of his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? Nineteen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nineteen? Doesn't that mean we're the same age?\" Alina seemed delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More or less.\" Nolan didn't deny it and took another sip of his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is…\" Alina smiled faintly, and her wariness slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought Nolan was much older than her. Age differences sometimes create an invisible distance between two people, so she had been somewhat cautious when speaking with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that she knew they were the same age, her nervousness faded, and she began to relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued chatting casually, occasionally exchanging jokes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina giggled at Nolan's jokes, finding them unique and refreshing. She hadn't expected the prince—known as lazy and useless—to be so funny and adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, her fondness and trust in him had grown significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, their time for casual talk came to an end. A servant approached them and informed her that her noble class was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah…\" Alina sighed reluctantly and slowly stood up. \"I'm sorry, Prince Nolan. I really wanted to talk with you longer, but it seems that's not possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she wouldn't have minded attending the noble class session. But after chatting with Nolan, she felt like she had met someone who shared her fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking with him felt so pleasant that Alina wanted to continue until late into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wish couldn't come true. If she skipped her noble class session, Melody would scold her, and she would face severe punishment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay.\" Nolan smiled as he slowly stood up. \"We still have plenty of time. I'll be there whenever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina felt relieved and smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then turned and walked away, leaving Nolan alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Nolan's face vanished, as if it had never been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat back down and sipped his tea, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A birthday party, huh? I have a feeling it won't be as simple as it seems. Something interesting is bound to happen,\" Nolan muttered, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, a party was the perfect setting for disaster—whether an attack, a murder, or something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although nothing was certain, Nolan's instincts told him something would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't really care. After all, his goal was simply to observe while putting together the plan he had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, he would remain passive and avoid taking any unnecessary action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he finished his tea, he stood up and walked toward his room. But then, the sound of a conversation drifted from behind the trees to his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you set the trap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Everything's in place. I'm sure there will be plenty of casualties at the party… hehehe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.684Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c5acb4331a562a75085ef4bdfde2db6505eff011eb221a6dc43e42b1d9d24a7","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-736","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-735",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]