[{"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-650":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},397134,661,"Chapter 650  Dinner","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-650",650,"\u003Cp>Late at night…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? Am I handsome?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian stood in front of the mirror, a confident smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're far too narcissistic. It's truly disgusting,\" the voice said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian paid no mind. In his eyes, he was handsome—far more than his siblings. At least, that's what he believed, whether or not it matched reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once satisfied with his appearance, he straightened his clothes and walked toward Seira's room. Tonight, he intended to claim her as his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold glint flashed in his eyes as a scenario played out in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the voice's suggestions was to use force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to take advantage of Seira's brief lapse, sleep with her, and trap her—leaving her no choice but to become his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian knew it was cruel and disgusting. Seira would probably hate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he felt he had no other option. His gut told him that if he missed tonight, all his efforts would be wasted, and Seira would be gone for good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his pocket and pulled out a tiny, thumb-sized vial of potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potion could render anyone who drank it weak and defenseless. He had obtained it from his mother, who shockingly approved of his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even offered advice: \"If possible, use a recording device and keep it as evidence. That way, Seira won't be able to escape your grasp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it felt unethical, Aldrian believed it was the most effective way to ensure his control later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, calmed his racing heart, and slipped the vial back into his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached Seira's door, he knocked, about to call out—when suddenly, the door swung open on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira appeared, dressed in a stunning black gown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seira, you…\" Aldrian's eyes widened, unable to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strapless dress showed off her pale, graceful neck and a hint of cleavage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black opera gloves ran from her fingers up to her elbows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was tied in an elegant double-twist crown braid that suited her perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white necklace hung around her neck, and bracelets and rings decorated her right hand. Yet somehow, it didn't feel flashy—she looked effortlessly elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skirt of her dress was full, but not too much—after all, this was a dinner gown, not a party dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\" Seira's calm voice pulled him out of his daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Nothing…\" Aldrian scratched the back of his head, smiling awkwardly. \"I… I was just distracted by how beautiful you look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a clumsy compliment—most women would've rolled their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not Seira. She smiled sweetly and gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian's face brightened. \"Right! Let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked side by side toward the palace exit, unaware that someone was silently watching from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Eron was Altheris. As the kingdom's heart, it was naturally the most prosperous and beautiful city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its buildings had been carefully maintained for thousands of years. The architecture looked ancient, yet far from dull—it almost seemed brand new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gave Altheris a charm all its own, setting it apart from the capitals of other kingdoms or empires on the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People went about their daily business with smiles. Even though chaos had erupted in the palace a few days earlier, life in the city went on as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a beautiful horse-drawn carriage rolled down the main street, pulled by two majestic white horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone immediately knew where it came from—the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The royal family's carriage, huh? It's not every day you see that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. After what happened that night, I thought they'd stay hidden, but here they are. Bold as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shh! Watch your mouth! You want to get yourself killed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers ran through the crowd. It was common for the people to hold grudges against the so-called nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Kingdom of Eron worked differently from other kingdoms. The royal family held absolute power, and no one could question them. Even the noble families had no real say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, many nobles secretly spread propaganda against the royals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, some ministers and palace officials often acted on their own whims, pouring gasoline on an already smoldering fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't entirely wrong for Gulvar to worry. If this discontent kept being ignored, it was only a matter of time before everything blew up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the horse-drawn carriage came to a stop in front of a luxurious restaurant at the heart of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A footman stepped forward and opened the carriage door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Aldrian stepped out, wearing a confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached his right hand inside, and Seira emerged gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She showed no sign of disgust at his touch, which sent a thrill through Aldrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, Seira had always rejected his advances, leaving him frustrated and insecure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time was different. She had accepted his touch, signaling—at least in part—that she was letting him close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Seira pulled her hand away and walked into the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian's smile froze, and the air turned awkward in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\" he cleared his throat, then shot a cold glance at the footman beside him. \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he followed Seira inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant was beautiful, with classic lamps hanging from the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lighting was soft, creating a cozy, semi-dark atmosphere perfect for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira and Aldrian were met right away by the restaurant manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening, Your Highness,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name was Rugard, the manager of the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing someone as distinguished as Aldrian, his heart leapt with excitement, and his legs almost trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Aldrian had a reservation, so his arrival was expected. Still, meeting the crown prince in person made Rugard excited, looking forward to the praise he'd get from his superiors later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" Aldrian said calmly. \"Is the table ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is, Your Highness. Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rugard gave a slight bow and led them to their prepared table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after they left, two other guests arrived and were greeted by a server.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, do you want the VIP area or the regular section?\" Alina asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan stroked his chin thoughtfully. \"VIP area. It's more comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Alina nodded and asked the server to take them to the VIP room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to her, a small smile appeared on Nolan's lips as he watched the two figures disappear into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1079,"2026-05-30T06:57:31.684Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","6db3a5f8b110caf07a8478055cfb173d17372c2630fd3e274382f6fa50200e29","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-651","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-649",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]