[{"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-664":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},397148,661,"Chapter 664  Unforgettable Memories","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-664",664,"\u003Cp>Thirty kilometers from the capital of Altheris lay a dense, untamed forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest was uninhabited. Even intercity merchants avoided it, choosing safer routes instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the longer route took more time, it was far safer than risking their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the forest's darkness, the black horse carrying Nolan and Seira raced like the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seria glanced around cautiously. The forest was pitch-black, filled with the hooting of owls and faint growls of distant monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, don't you think this path is dangerous?\" she asked, anxiety in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan patted the back of her hand and gave her a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. Nothing can harm us. I promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words carried a calm magic that eased Seira's tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um… I trust you,\" she murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security Nolan gave her stirred a memory from the past, something etched clearly in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourteen years ago…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's so annoying. That woman keeps scolding me. I didn't even do anything wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira sat on the swing, puffing out her cheeks in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, her mother had suddenly grown angry with her. It made no sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't done anything wrong, so why was she being punished for a mistake she hadn't even made?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the old woman's red face, Seira's frustration only grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a small sigh and began to rock the swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was cold, but the palace garden looked beautiful, especially with bright sunlight spilling across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Seira, everything felt gloomy and joyless. Her life was full of luxury—anything she wanted, she could have. Yet the affection she longed for never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mother loved her younger brother far more than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly... infuriating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, have you heard about the rabbit monster roaming near the forest behind the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I've heard about it. What's going on? Isn't that just gossip? I mean, think about it—this is a royal palace. A monster couldn't possibly get in here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It sounds ridiculous, but it's true. The monster rabbit didn't sneak in; a servant brought it after buying a rabbit at the market a month ago. Who would've thought that rabbit would turn into a monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira could hear two maids gossiping in the distance. Their voices were faint, yet she could still make out their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A monster rabbit?\" Seira blinked. \"I'd heard of it before, but I thought it was just a scare tactic for the palace staff. Turns out it's real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fell into thought, her eyes fixed on the forest behind the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I should check it out,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she climbed down from the swing and headed toward the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest behind the palace was fairly large, designed to keep the air around the palace fresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since it was rarely visited, the forest felt deserted, even in the middle of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees weren't very tall—about five meters—but to Seira, who was no taller than 1.6 meters, they seemed towering, making her feel small in comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the monster really here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doubt crept into her mind. It seemed strange that a monster could appear in such a place. After all, the forest was guarded by soldiers at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she knew it, Seira had wandered deep into the forest. Though not huge, the area was vast enough to make anyone unfamiliar with it lose their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRAW! CRAW!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harsh cawing of two crows echoed from above. Seira panicked, only relaxing when she saw it was just the birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the sound of footsteps came from behind her. Her eyes widened, and she spun around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw who it was, her fear melted into confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan? What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her brother from another mother, Nolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a five-year-old, he was surprisingly tall. His black hair, as dark and glossy as the night sky, fell just past his ears, and his purple eyes sparkled in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his right hand, Nolan held a wooden sword, as if he'd just been practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked closer and said casually, \"I want to hunt the rabbit monster. What about you, sister? Why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira was startled. \"Hunt the rabbit monster? That's dangerous! Hurry back to the palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan rolled his eyes. \"Don't worry about me. I'm ready to face that monster. Look—my weapon can cut it in two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his wooden sword proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira: \"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could a wooden sword really be enough to defeat that monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, this is dangerous. Let's get back quickly!\" Seira urged, grabbing his right hand and pulling him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Nolan was about to pull free, a low growl sounded from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them froze and turned toward the source. There stood a white-furred rabbit, about a meter tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked ordinary at first, but its eyes glowed red, and sharp fangs were clearly visible when it opened its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the monster!\" Seira cried, fear tightening her voice. \"N-Nolan, let's get out of here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nolan released her hand and stepped forward confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, sister. Stay behind me. Watch how I kill this monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he charged, raising his wooden sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster didn't flinch. It leaped a meter high, spun, and kicked toward Nolan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Not bad, but that won't be enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan stopped, twisted his body, and swung his wooden sword at the rabbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attacks clashed, and Nolan, outmatched in strength, was sent stumbling backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flinched and groaned in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira panicked and rushed to him. She helped him to his feet, her voice full of worry. \"Are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan winced as he rubbed his sore back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine. Don't worry,\" he said, trying to sound brave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira's concern only deepened. \"Go back now! I… I'll hold off the enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan was taken aback. His chubby face looked confused as he asked, \"Aren't you afraid of being left alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira flushed and whispered, \"Of course I'm scared. But your safety comes first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan was silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh and gently pushed her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I said I want to defeat it, that has to be true. And…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to her with a smile, showing a row of perfect white teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I ever sacrifice my older sister and just run away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-05-30T06:57:32.241Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","cb3e71f499875761d7d1d40da6dbd632000a457f5d8ff113a67e517bd55befa7","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-665","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-663",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]