[{"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-663":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},397147,661,"Chapter 663  Order to Pursue (2)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-663",663,"\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the throne room instantly turned heavy and silent. Everyone held their breath and stared at Gulvar's somber face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So… that mysterious figure managed to defeat the Ancient Mage Flugar with ease?\" he asked in a low, heavy voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin didn't answer. He only nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar was left speechless. Just how powerful was Flugar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the room knew the answer all too well. Yet such a terrifying old man had died just like that—without warning, without a commotion, and without even causing chaos that might have alerted the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was the case, then how powerful was the figure who killed him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar didn't know. He was even afraid that if he learned the truth, it would haunt him in his nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, anyone capable of killing Flugar was clearly far stronger than him. It wasn't impossible that such a figure could overthrow the Ancient Kingdom of Eron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desire for revenge inside him slowly began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrian was indeed his precious son. He was also the heir to the Void Reaver Disc, destined to become the king who would restore the kingdom to its former glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gulvar was a selfish man. He didn't want to provoke someone that powerful and risk losing everything—even his own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My love… why… why did you die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Melody's hoarse, broken voice snapped Gulvar out of his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After crying for so long, Melody looked exhausted, as if she had lost the will to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch!\" Gulvar clicked his tongue, feeling extremely annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the king. If he didn't take action, everyone would see him as cowardly and incompetent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that happened, the people's trust in him would waver, and his position as ruler would be threatened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar took a deep breath and asked in a heavy voice, \"Are there any other clues? More importantly… what was that person's motive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded. \"Actually, there are a few suspicious things, Your Majesty. Do you remember when I said Prince Aldrian was killed by a dagger? That dagger bears a pattern not found in the Ancient Kingdom of Eron. It came from outside our borders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then ordered a servant to bring the dagger that had been secured as evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant presented the dagger, sealed inside a glass case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin took it and walked over to Gulvar, showing it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar opened the case and took the dagger, examining it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dragon motif was engraved along the blade from end to end. Eldrin was right—this design didn't exist in the Ancient Kingdom of Eron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, dragons had never been part of their culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his inspection, Gulvar looked at a tall, burly man standing among the ministers and asked, \"Erkan, do you recognize this dagger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan was a war general of the Ancient Kingdom of Eron. His years on the battlefield gave him a far broader perspective than the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan stepped forward, took the dagger, and examined it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This dagger…\" His eyes narrowed. \"Your Majesty, it belongs to the Great Velmora Empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar held his breath, his heart pounding, as he asked in a trembling voice, \"How certain are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred percent,\" Erkan replied firmly. \"In the past, I traveled to that empire. I saw a weapons shop there, and many swords, daggers, and spears had engravings similar to this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words struck everyone in the throne room once again. They drew deep breaths, their minds racing with countless possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar frowned and muttered, 'Could Seira have done it? But how is that possible? She should have been unconscious at the time. She couldn't have done something like this.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it… it must be that woman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Melody's hoarse voice echoed throughout the throne hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and staggered toward Gulvar. Gripping his arms tightly, her eyes—red from crying—glared at him with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulvar… Seira has to be the culprit! I'm sure of it!\" She gritted her teeth. \"Find her. Arrest her and drag her to trial right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere instantly turned heavy. Everyone went quiet, waiting for the king to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Seira truly was the culprit, this matter would escalate into a major conflict. It wasn't even impossible for it to turn into a full-scale war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar took a deep breath and patted Melody's shoulder to calm her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. I'll handle this. Go and rest first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after he said that, Melody's vision swam. Her body went limp, and she nearly collapsed—but Gulvar caught her in time and held her steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ordering the servants to escort Melody back to her room, Gulvar turned to Alex and asked, \"Are there truly no more clues?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex frowned and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, his eyes widened and his body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty… there is actually one more thing I haven't told you yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak,\" Gulvar ordered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex unconsciously glanced at Alina, who was standing beside Gulvar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she noticed his gaze, a strong sense of foreboding rose in Alina's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, during dinner earlier, two people were dining at the same restaurant. They were Princess Alina and Prince Nolan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne room erupted instantly. Everyone turned to stare at Alina, their eyes filled with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar's expression changed as he faced his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina panicked. But she knew she couldn't lie to her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It… it's true, Father. Prince Nolan and I had dinner together. I didn't know Brother Aldrian was at that restaurant as well,\" she stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then where is Nolan now? Bring him here and let him explain himself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina froze. Her face turned pale as fear took hold of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He… he… he can't be found.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar's eyes narrowed sharply. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alina bit her lower lip and replied, \"During dinner, Prince Nolan excused himself to use the restroom. Since then, no one has seen him. I searched the entire restaurant, but I still couldn't find him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar fell silent for a moment. His mind raced as countless possibilities flashed through his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could it be…' His eyes widened, his heart pounding. 'Is he the culprit?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded implausible—no, it was actually the most plausible explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira was Nolan's older sister. When Nolan went to the restroom, he might have seen Aldrian taking his sister to the Seven Lights Inn and followed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he realized what Aldrian intended to do, Nolan must have flown into a rage and killed him on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a mysterious figure could have been holding Flugar back, giving Nolan the chance to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how Nolan managed to suppress the spirit of the Void Reaver Disc, Gulvar couldn't even begin to imagine it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did it matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he needed now was a scapegoat. And Nolan was the perfect one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's it… I understand now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulvar gritted his teeth, his eyes burning red with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The culprit is Nolan Lorian! He's the one who killed my son!\" he roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone held their breath. No one dared to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seething with rage, Gulvar raised his finger and pointed toward the throne room doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erkan, by my order, take twenty thousand cavalry and pursue Nolan Lorian and Seira Lorian! Capture them—by any means necessary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-05-30T06:57:32.241Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","40164cc2fa90e9b283194a52a13d7c5e56f6ae3cae7bffee77c46f6f3c2f6c91","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-664","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-662",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]