[{"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-684":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},397168,661,"Chapter 684  Landslide Victory (1)","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-684",684,"\u003Cp>Malverna raised her right hand. A black fireball formed in her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball was small, roughly the size of her hand, and it carried none of the overwhelming pressure the fire dragon had shown earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much effort, she tossed it toward the charging fire dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Thousand Faces burst into laughter. \"How foolish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next instant, his laughter froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flame he had dismissed collided with the massive fire dragon—and instead of being destroyed, it began to expand, devouring it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire dragon let out a thunderous roar that shook the surrounding air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flame continued to consume its body, growing larger with every moment, until it completely swallowed the dragon whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the dragon vanished, the black flame disappeared as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces stood frozen in place, his face pale with fear and horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-How… is that possible!? What kind of black fire is that!?\" he cried in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemingly insignificant flame had devoured his fire dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible—yet it had happened right before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible?\" Malverna smirked as she waved her right hand. \"In this world, nothing is impossible. You're just a petty mage studying the remnants of ancient spells. What do you really understand, hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her taunt made Thousand Faces tremble with rage. But before he could retaliate, Malverna's lazy voice sounded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough. I'm bored. I'd rather relax in Elina's shadow than keep dealing with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then raised her left index finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black ray shot from the tip of her finger and pierced Thousand Faces' left chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man froze in place. His eyes widened as he looked down, seeing the gaping hole in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were cut off as excruciating pain surged through his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin slowly turned red, the change visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh! It hurts! It hurts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed in agony, frantically trying to cast a healing spell—but to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black flames suddenly erupted from his neck and arms. They spread rapidly, devouring every cell and organ in his body, forcing him into unimaginable suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, his body finally stopped thrashing. His skin had turned charred black, releasing a thick, nauseating stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, his body lost balance and crashed heavily to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed into the sand and lay motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Faces, the figure who had once shaken the entire land of the Ancient Kingdom of Eron, had finally met his end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malverna shook her head. From the very beginning, she had never taken him seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the gap between them in age and experience was simply too vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, Thousand Faces was nothing more than a child still learning magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, time to go back to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a lazy yawn, she transformed into particles of light and vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hyaa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three soldiers tried to attack Nolan, but strangely, they were knocked back before they could even touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan strolled casually toward them with a playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the matter? Haven't had dinner yet?\" he asked jokingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three soldiers looked terrified and hurriedly backed away. Unfortunately, Nolan had no intention of letting them live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had targeted him and his older sister earlier. Now the tables had turned—he was the hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan swung his sword, severing the heads of the three soldiers in a single motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression didn't change, as if it were just another ordinary task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the remaining soldiers and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it's your turn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers shuddered in fear. They had underestimated Nolan, thinking he was just a worthless, good-for-nothing prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought… he had been hiding his strength all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were still trained soldiers. Quickly suppressing their fear, they charged at him once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan merely smiled, then darted toward them without a shred of hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the battle between Elina and Erkan grew more intense with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swords clashed, and in the next moment, both stepped back and immediately swung again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swords collided again, producing a resounding clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! You're truly amazing, Your Highness! I really underestimated you!\" Erkan burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Elina had managed to land two strikes earlier, it had only been because he was off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he regarded her as a worthy opponent. There was no way he would let his guard down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not bad either,\" Elina replied casually, though the hand holding her sword trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to admit, Erkan was incredibly strong. He was probably on par with Luvistar or Uncle Luke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was heavily built, and his strength far surpassed Elina's. Fortunately, she had never neglected her training, allowing her to remain in peak condition to this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two glared at each other. The next second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swords clashed again, and in a blur, they vanished and reappeared two meters to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their battle was so brutal that soldiers from both sides instinctively stepped back to avoid a meaningless death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan raised his sword and swung toward her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina quickly leapt aside, narrowly dodging the strike. But Erkan did not relent, immediately pursuing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced into defense, Elina could only continue evading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her position was unfavorable. If she wanted to turn the tide, she needed the right opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, her eyes landed on the sand. An idea formed in her mind, followed by a faint smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why keep dodging!? Have you become a coward, Elina Lorian!?\" Erkan taunted as he continued swinging his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina didn't take the bait. Instead, she quietly began counting in her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One… two… three…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more aggressive Erkan became, the greater her chance to turn the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps growing irritated, Erkan suddenly quickened his pace and leapt forward, raising his sword high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina scooped up a handful of sand and flung it straight into Erkan's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\" Erkan cried out as the sand struck his eyes, his vision blurring and his balance faltering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opening, Elina moved behind him and kicked both of his knees, forcing him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one fluid motion, she locked her arm around his neck and pressed her sword against his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop! Or do you want your leader to die by my hand!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers on both sides froze. All eyes turned to Erkan, now held hostage by Elina, the blade pressed firmly against his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wrong move, and he would die. The point where the blade rested was a vital spot, filled with nerves and dangerously exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the enemy soldiers still gripping their weapons, Elina's gaze turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drop your weapons. Or else…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't finish the sentence. Instead, she pressed the blade slightly deeper, enough to draw blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erkan's pained groan sent panic through his soldiers, and they quickly dropped their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elina nodded in satisfaction. \"Now, get down on your knees. No one moves, and no one schemes. Otherwise…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile curved her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't just be your general who dies—you'll all follow him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1188,"2026-05-30T06:57:32.241Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","a6dcc6f5986ea9283bbc41c3bed456271ec9bae5e5fb4986d2a308d110691b57","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-685","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-683",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]