[{"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-678":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},397162,661,"Chapter 678  Pursuit! (3)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-678",678,"\u003Cp>\"Hah… Hah… Hah… Finally, we're out of that damn place,\" Erkan muttered with a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nethravel Valley was a place he never wanted to set foot in again for the rest of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was there that he had nearly died. It was there, too, that his soldiers had suffered—half of them perishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't just suffered a loss. He had been humiliated to the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After composing himself, he turned to Thousand Faces and asked, \"Where are they now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces narrowed his eyes and replied, \"One kilometer from here. If we chase them now, we'll definitely catch them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan's smile widened. \"Alright. I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his right hand and ordered, \"Everyone! Nolan Lorian and Seira Lorian are ahead! Return to your positions and chase them down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers, who had looked exhausted moments ago, immediately perked up. With a thunderous shout, they replied, \"Yes, General!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan's horse galloped at breakneck speed. It weaved left and right, effortlessly dodging the dense trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira clung tightly to Nolan's waist. The fierce wind lashed against her face, making it impossible for her to keep her eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, be careful! If the horse crashes into a tree, we'll both die!\" she warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan gave a faint smile and replied casually, \"Don't worry, Sister. Don't you trust my skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira fell silent. She could clearly see how skilled Nolan was at riding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her earlier warning had simply slipped out instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the horse sped forward, the sound of pounding hooves suddenly echoed from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them stiffened and instinctively turned their heads. Erkan and his army were chasing after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were still far away, their presence alone terrified Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-Nolan! They've caught up!\" she cried in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? How surprising. In that case, hold on tight.\" Nolan smiled playfully. \"I'm going to speed up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, he kicked the horse, and its speed instantly doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! They're getting faster!\" Erkan growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Thousand Faces, who was flying beside him, and ordered, \"Attack them with your magic. But remember—don't hurt them. Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces simply smiled, then shot up into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his position, he could clearly lock onto Nolan and Seira, who were racing through the forest at terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's truly sad to see a prince and princess reduced to fugitives,\" he muttered. \"If I get directly involved, I'll surely become a target of the Great Velmora Empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then narrowed his eyes. \"But I've already stepped into this. There's no turning back now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and raised his magic staff high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infernum Sancta,\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fireball appeared out of thin air. It was enormous, nearly five meters in diameter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike ordinary fireball spells, this one looked different. It burned a deep crimson, and an intense wave of heat radiated from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with sharp senses could tell it was terrifyingly hot—hot enough to burn anything to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces smirked. \"If they end up dying, it won't be my fault, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he hurled the fireball toward Nolan and Seira at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira suddenly sensed danger from behind. When she looked up, her face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nolan, we're under attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan looked up as well, then gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. It's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his left hand and whispered, \"Golem Hand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RRRRRMMMMM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath them shook violently. The next moment, a giant hand made of clay erupted from the earth and blocked the fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight was shocking—not only to Seira, but also to Thousand Faces and Erkan in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What? How is that possible?\" Thousand Faces exclaimed in horror. \"Nolan Lorian actually has magical power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this time, he had regarded Nolan as nothing more than an ordinary man—the infamous trash prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Nolan had been hiding his strength… and the fact that he was a mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his shock subsided, a sinister grin spread across Thousand Faces' face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that's all. Your opponent is me—Thousand Faces, the Celestial Mage! No matter how strong you are, you're still no match for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed his staff into the air, then clasped his palms together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infernal Bloom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant flower made of fire formed in the sky. Its blazing glow lit up the dark forest, accompanied by a wave of scorching heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Can you stop this one, Nolan Lorian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiery flower began to bloom, and the temperature soared again, burning everything within hundreds of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurled the flower of flames toward Nolan and Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive explosion erupted, and the raging fire instantly engulfed the surrounding forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan and his troops had no choice but to stop. They watched the scene with a mix of awe and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hit by an attack like that… they must be dead, right?\" one soldier muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others nodded in agreement. Being burned by ordinary fire was enough to turn a person into ash, let alone being struck directly by a massive fire flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If their bodies were even still intact, it would already be a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames didn't stop. They continued to devour everything around them. Since they were in a forest, the fire quickly spread in all directions, forcing Erkan and his soldiers to retreat as fast as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thousand Faces, put out this fire now! Otherwise, it'll burn down the entire forest!\" Erkan shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to be blamed by the royal family for setting the forest ablaze. Moreover, countless powerful monsters were hiding within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he provoked them, the casualties wouldn't be limited to his own troops—and that was the last thing he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces waved his hand, and the flames vanished as swiftly as a gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stench of burning lingered in the air. Black smoke rose and blanketed the sky, and nothing remained except scorched earth and piles of ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces landed to Erkan's right and gave a faint smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? They're definitely dead this time,\" he said proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan gritted his teeth and snapped, \"You're completely insane! I only told you to hold them off, not kill them! Now how am I supposed to explain this to His Majesty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces shrugged. \"That's not my problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…\" Erkan wanted nothing more than to punch him, but he quickly restrained himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no denying it—he and his troops had made it this far thanks to Thousand Faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan massaged his temples, about to speak again, when a soldier's voice suddenly rang out beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L-Look! That white light… Could it be Prince Nolan Lorian and Princess Seira Lorian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, including Erkan and Thousand Faces, turned toward the direction he pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, they saw a milky-white ball of light moving rapidly away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan's eyes widened. \"It's them, damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1147,"2026-05-30T06:57:32.241Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","dc3983a771d141a6e2da352aaddea108b43a417e15f103429fdb375d1ef85540","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-679","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-677",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]