[{"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-636":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},397114,661,"Chapter 636  The Long-Awaited Chaos (1)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-636",636,"\u003Cp>\"All right, everyone. We're about to begin the final and most important part of the party: the birthday cake cutting. Please make way for Princess Alina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the young nobles immediately stepped aside and formed a circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina walked toward the center, where Melody, Gulvar, Aldrian, Seira, Meliodas, and Karakh were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A servant pushed forward a trolley carrying a one-meter-tall birthday cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cake was so large it nearly reached Alina's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Your Highness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant handed her a cake knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina accepted it and cut the cake under everyone's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young nobles applauded with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina smiled and said, \"Thank you all for coming. This party will be a precious memory for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted both sides of her dress and bowed gracefully to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! You're welcome, Your Highness. May you live a long life,\" a man responded politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed! It's an honor to attend this party,\" a woman chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others also offered flattering words to Alina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina simply smiled and gave a slight nod. Of course, she knew their words were nothing but empty politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no affection or sincerity—only hollow words without any genuine feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't care. She had long understood the human heart, so she wasn't angry at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Alina, this is a gift from me. Please accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar stepped forward, holding a small box. When he opened it, a ring was revealed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ring was extraordinarily beautiful and captivating. It was light blue, with a faint shimmer across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, everyone present could tell how valuable it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Father.\" Alina smiled as she accepted the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she examined it more closely, she was surprised. This was no ordinary item but a highly valuable artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she wore it, her body felt lighter, and a sense of calm washed over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're welcome. This ring is called the Blue Chros—one of the three precious artifacts from the Tower of Silence. I requested it from the head of the tower and paid a high price to obtain it. I hope you like it,\" Gulvar said gently, patting her head. \"Do you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina nodded eagerly. \"I love it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karakh and Meliodas felt a hint of envy at the gift. Their father had never given them anything so valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing they could do. It was meant for Alina, their younger sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way they could take it from her, especially in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Melody stepped forward and handed her a box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina accepted it and opened it. Inside was a silver bracelet. At first glance, it looked ordinary, but Alina knew Melody's personality—proud and arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way she would give something so ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Mother,\" Alina said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Aldrian, Karakh, Meliodas, and even Seira presented their gifts to Alina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young nobles in attendance also gave her their gifts. They hadn't come empty-handed; each had prepared something for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with so many guests, it was impossible for Alina to accept them all personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the servants quickly set up a large table, and the guests placed their gifts on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Nolan was not among them. He had actually prepared a gift for Alina as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had asked him to give it to her personally after the party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you want to give the princess a gift? I thought you two were quite close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A snide remark came from beside him. Without turning, Nolan already knew who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already prepared it, but I'll give it to her personally later,\" he replied casually, sipping a glass of white wine. \"What about you, Elsa? You haven't forgotten your gift, have you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsa rolled her eyes. \"How could I? I already gave it to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already gave it to her? When? I didn't see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan raised an eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsa froze as panic flickered across her face, but she quickly regained her composure and brushed her hair to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I gave it to her before the party started. It's only natural you didn't see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words weren't convincing. Nolan narrowed his eyes slightly but didn't press further and simply gave a vague nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere turned awkward. Elsa wanted to say something but didn't know what to bring up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she remembered something and asked, \"When will you be back, Nolan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan swirled his wine glass, staring at its contents, then replied calmly, \"I'm not sure. Maybe in a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had gone perfectly. Only one final step remained, and it depended on whether Meliodas could create enough chaos later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days, huh?\" Elsa nodded as if she understood. Suddenly, an idea came to her. \"What if I go with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan froze and gave her a strange look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm! I've wanted to visit the Great Velmora Empire for a long time, but I never had the chance. Since you're here, you can be my guide! What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Nolan's mouth twitched. This woman really had no shame, saying something like that to someone she had known for less than an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan shook his head and refused without hesitation. \"Sorry, I can't help you. If you want to come, then just go on your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in being a free guide. His time was too valuable to waste accompanying Elsa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh… You're so mean, you know? We're friends, aren't we? Come on, help me, okay? I'll give you a gift later. I'm begging you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsa grabbed Nolan's right hand and shook it playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pitiful expression could melt any man's heart in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Nolan wasn't an ordinary man. What kind of beauty had he not seen before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira, Elina, Rafine, Sylvia, Kaede, and Evalyn were all examples of women with exceptional beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Elsa was attractive and alluring, she was still a step below them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, his resolve wasn't affected at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsa pouted in dissatisfaction. Just as she was about to say something, the lights in the hall suddenly went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, including Elsa, was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on? Is there another surprise?\" someone asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Nolan knew this wasn't a surprise, but the beginning of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>",1069,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.684Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","61bcaa3c6f67b3c8759ffefd0dea323f271cb64b00c4a9bb8acbbf929a76f0fd","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-743","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-742",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]