[{"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-632":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},397105,661,"Chapter 632  Alina's Birthday Party","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-632",632,"\u003Cp>Two days later…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal palace was filled with beautiful decorations. Tonight was Alina's birthday celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the young nobles from across the kingdom had been invited by the palace to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the invitation came directly from the palace, no one dared to refuse. Lavish horse-drawn carriages arrived one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young nobles, both men and women, stepped out of their carriages with stunning appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Aldrian, dressed in a white robe with blue patterns, arrived at Seira's room and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seira, it's me, Aldrian. Can I come in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited patiently. To his surprise, there was no answer at all, which left him confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knocked again and called out, \"Seira, are you in there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a lazy voice came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you be patient? I'm getting ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, \"Sorry, I thought you weren't inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his chest with a wide smile. Tonight was a decisive moment that would mark the beginning of everyone acknowledging his engagement to Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he didn't want to let it slip by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the door opened, and Seira stepped out, looking stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing a light pink strapless gown, revealing her upper chest and a hint of her cleavage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skirt was long enough to touch the floor. Her pink hair was styled in a half-up, half-down look, making her appear graceful and elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A necklace hung around her neck, its pendant shaped like a blue teardrop that shimmered under the palace hallway lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyelashes were long and curled, and her subtle makeup made her look natural and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian's breath caught in his throat, and his heart pounded wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Seira?\" he stammered. \"You… you're truly beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen many beautiful women in this kingdom, but none could rival Seira in either face or figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira was like the embodiment of a goddess of beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira remained calm, as if the compliment meant nothing to her. But she knew she couldn't ignore it, so she replied, \"Thank you for the compliment. Well then, let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian nodded enthusiastically. Just as he was about to extend his left hand, Seira had already turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand hung awkwardly in the air. A flicker of anger rose within him, but he could only swallow his frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after the two of them left, Nolan's door slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out, looking exceptionally handsome. His black robe was accented with a red sash fastened at the neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair, usually a bit messy, was now combed back neatly, giving him a more elegant look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sun-shaped brooch was pinned to the right side of his chest, with a white crystal at its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Nolan's usual handsomeness was a 99, then right now he was a perfect 100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan glanced in the direction Aldrian and his sister had gone and gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something interesting is about to happen. How will you handle this, Aldrian Lyren?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! It's good to see you, Lucas. How are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine. How about you, buddy? I heard your family opened a new industrial zone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, we did. As it happens, merchants have been looking for new land, and we…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace hall was filled with laughter and conversation among young nobles from across the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there were no conflicts like a battle for the throne, most nobles were relatively friendly and avoided hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that only through cooperation and friendship could they benefit one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, they were different from most nobles in other kingdoms and empires, where nobles typically had their own territories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they also possessed territories, legally they still belonged to the Lyren royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, they did not have the absolute freedom enjoyed by noble families outside their kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the lights in the hall slowly dimmed, leaving only a few faintly glowing lamps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone realized that the party was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spotlights at the front lit up, revealing a middle-aged man with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, thank you for coming to the princess's birthday party. On behalf of the royal family, I welcome you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young nobles clapped and cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then, let's welcome the star of the show!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spotlight then shifted to the right, illuminating a young woman standing gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing a strapless blue gown, revealing her neck and a hint of her fair cleavage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was styled in a braided crown, with a white tiara resting atop her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful smile graced her lips, instantly enchanting the young men present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina was incredibly beautiful, especially when she smiled. Her dimples looked cute and charming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then stepped forward and spoke a few polite words to the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, the lights came back on, and music began to play from the far end of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone smiled and continued their conversations. However, since Alina was already present, the young nobles immediately approached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you, Your Highness? You look absolutely stunning in that gown. Did His Majesty the King prepare it for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness Alina, your tiara is also very beautiful. I'm so jealous of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The women enthusiastically exchanged pleasantries with her, and Alina smiled as she answered their questions one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Nolan nonchalantly ate the food laid out on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had kept his promise to Alina to come, but he had never said he would join the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from his higher status, he didn't know any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no shared interest or connection, so Nolan saw no reason to get to know them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? I didn't expect this mooncake to be so delicious,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He devoured it with gusto, finishing it in just two minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still hungry, Nolan continued searching for more food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace chefs had prepared a wide variety of dishes, and Nolan was delighted to sample them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these were traditional dishes from the Ancient Kingdom of Eron, and he was certain he wouldn't find such flavors in the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as Nolan was enjoying his meal, a teasing voice came from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handsome, are you here all by yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.684Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","4611f01380ed8b6ddb5edb96934bdf10eb0508344343d7c35b7dfc5caecb0498","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-738","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-737",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]