[{"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-673":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},397157,661,"Chapter 673  Pursuit! (2)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-673",673,"\u003Cp>About a hundred kilometers from the city of Miravelda lay an extremely famous valley known as Nethravel—one of the most dangerous places in the Ancient Kingdom of Eron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from its rugged terrain, countless monsters lurked within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their levels varied from low to medium to high. There were even rumors that city-level monsters lived deep inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, they would appear near the outskirts, hunting for prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nethravel Valley,\" Seira murmured with a serious expression. \"Nolan, it looks like we're in trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the valley stretching out before them. It was silent, shrouded in mist, with no sign of life anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were only at the edge, Seira could already feel the danger waiting ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan calmly scanned the surroundings. Then he asked, \"Do you think we can make it through?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira fell silent. Wasn't the answer obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were ordinary people—no, Nolan was a mage. But that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he insisted on crossing this valley, they would both end up as monster fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be better to be captured by the royal palace troops than to die here in such a foolish way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Seira didn't say any of that. She was certain Nolan had a reason for choosing this route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing her silence, Nolan simply smiled. He patted the back of her hand and reassured her, \"Don't worry. I have a way to keep us safe. I chose this path because it'll get us to our destination faster. And more importantly, I'm sure the troops chasing us will think twice before entering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira took a deep breath and tightened her embrace around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. I trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan nodded, satisfied. Having someone who trusted his every decision was truly a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he urged his horse forward. Instead of forcing it to sprint like before, he let it move at a steady, unhurried pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he whispered, 'Stealth…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his body, Seira's, and the horse beneath them vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, about two kilometers from Nethravel Valley, Erkan and his troops halted in a neat formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan stared at the valley with a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they really inside?\" he asked heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Thousand Faces slowly descended and landed beside him. \"They're inside. They're heading toward the far end of the valley to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces' eyes narrowed sharply. He hadn't expected Nolan and Seira to be reckless enough to enter Nethravel Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he, a Celestial Mage, wouldn't dare step into that place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The valley was far too dangerous and had claimed countless lives. According to the records, tens of thousands died there every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters inside were ferocious and uncontrollable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still, their numbers were overwhelming. Entering was practically suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan was speechless. He couldn't understand where Nolan and Seira had found the courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could it be they've lost all hope and chosen this path?' he wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the thought aside, he turned to Thousand Faces and asked, \"Can you help us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces glanced at him, then grinned widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure. But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Erkan raised his right hand and said coldly, \"Another twenty million Rune coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal!\" Thousand Faces nodded without hesitation. Stepping forward, he ordered, \"Follow me. And whatever you do, don't leave the barrier I'm about to set up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed the tip of his staff into the ground. In an instant, a circular barrier appeared, then expanded until it covered the soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone!\" Erkan shouted. \"Do not step outside this barrier! If you do, you'll die! Understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, General!\" the soldiers replied in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, they entered Nethravel Valley to search for Nolan and Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is truly eerie,\" Seira muttered, scanning her surroundings warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The valley felt strange, as if they had stepped into another world. Thick fog blanketed the area, limiting visibility to only five meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What stood out the most were the bizarre trees—each only about a meter tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had noses, mouths, and eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked as though they were sleeping peacefully, completely unaware of their presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time Seira had ever seen something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing her fear, she turned to Nolan and asked, \"How much farther do we have to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much longer,\" Nolan replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could already sense the exit about two kilometers ahead. But he wasn't in a hurry. He wanted to match his pace with the troops chasing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them was shrinking—now only twelve kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But I have to admit, the Celestial Mage they hired is pretty impressive. He managed to bring that many troops into this valley without being detected. I underestimated him,\"' Nolan thought with an inward chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering Nethravel Valley was no small matter. Nolan was certain most Celestial Mages would think twice before stepping into this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone proved the mage accompanying the army wasn't someone to underestimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it's only because there aren't any monsters here capable of detecting them. If there were… wouldn't that be amusing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold smile spread across his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the ground beneath them trembled. The horse whinnied in fear and reared up in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan furrowed his brow and pulled the reins, forcing it to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's happening?\" Seira asked sharply, tightening her grip around his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shaking grew worse, and the sound of heavy footsteps drew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan stared ahead and whispered, \"There's a ten-meter-tall monster up ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words sent a chill down Seira's spine. With a trembling voice, she asked, \"What should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan patted her thigh and reassured her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. That monster won't be able to find us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a massive shadow emerged from the fog ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the shadow was blurry. But as it drew closer, its shape became clear—a dragon-like monster, shaped like a dragon but without wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira's heart pounded violently, and her breathing turned heavy. She clutched Nolan's robe tightly, as if it were the only thing keeping her calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Seira, Nolan smiled at the monster's appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His purple eyes began to glow faintly, then transformed into the Eyes of Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a cold voice, he whispered, \"Follow my orders…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster froze instantly. Its red eyes turned vacant, as if its soul had been stripped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan's smile widened as he commanded, \"Destroy the troop formation behind me. Remember—don't kill them all. Leave half alive. Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster nodded stiffly, then walked past them and disappeared into the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira thought it was about to attack. She squeezed her eyes shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds passed, but the pain she expected never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she opened her eyes again, the monster was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Where did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1124,"2026-05-30T06:57:32.241Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","d967ec09eb3390545f235a6f35f3a00f802ea8dd08eabe131198bffa2189ecd5","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-674","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-672",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]