[{"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-735":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},397100,661,"Chapter 735  The City of Solen","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-735",735,"\u003Cp>\"They're taking too long,\" Rei said with a look of anxiety and impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roseline patted him on the shoulder to calm him down. \"Relax. Evalyn and the others will be back soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rei took a deep breath and gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited another five minutes, and finally, silhouettes appeared in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures stretched across the landscape. It was clearly the army that had just fought against Demon General Malgrion and his forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're back!\" a soldier pointed toward the distance joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\" another soldier cheered, and the others quickly followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rei couldn't help but smile. For some reason, he felt incredibly proud. Evalyn was both his successor and his future descendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her succeed in defeating Malgrion filled him with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the army drew closer, Rei could finally spot Evalyn at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a satisfied nod, which Evalyn immediately returned with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the camp, Evalyn dismounted her horse and walked toward Rei and Roseline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've successfully completed the task, Ancestors—no, I mean, Hero of Light Rei and Your Highness,\" she said, clasping her hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Good! That's great!\" Rei laughed heartily and patted Evalyn on the shoulder. \"Well done, Evalyn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roseline smiled as well and nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn was delighted to hear the praise. After all, it had come directly from the hero—and from her own ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many things I want to ask you. But I know this isn't the right place. Let's go to my tent,\" Rei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evalyn nodded. As it happened, she also wanted to discuss some important matters with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them then left, leaving Roseline standing alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roseline rolled her eyes, but she wasn't angry. She understood how worried Rei was about Evalyn's safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then looked toward the soldiers, her gaze landing on Reinard's guilty expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of curiosity, she walked over to him and asked, \"How did the war go? What actually happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Evalyn was with Rei, Reinard was the best person to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war went perfectly, Your Highness,\" Reinard replied, taking a deep breath. \"However…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned to one of shame and distress. \"I made a grave mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A grave mistake?\" Roseline's eyebrows shot up. \"What mistake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reinard didn't dare hide it and told her everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Roseline heard it, her expression changed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You left Evalyn to fight Malgrion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, Your Highness.\" Reinard nodded stiffly. \"B-But I didn't run away alone. I ordered the other soldiers to retreat as well. Malgrion in his berserk form can kill anyone, even his own men. That's why I decided to withdraw with the others. And…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his posture and continued firmly, \"I already told Commander Evalyn to flee, but she insisted on fighting him. I truly did. If you don't believe me, you can ask Commander Evalyn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a finger, as if swearing an oath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roseline fell silent, but traces of anger were clearly visible on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers were not allowed to flee the battlefield—no matter the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Reinard had dared to retreat, which was a clear violation of the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Evalyn had managed to defeat Malgrion, so everything had ended well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roseline took a deep breath and glared sharply at Reinard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have committed a serious offense. However, I won't take action just yet. Don't get too comfortable—I will punish you after discussing it with the Hero of Light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she turned and walked away, leaving Reinard standing there with a gloomy expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists clenched tightly as anger welled up inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the end, it was all his fault, and he had no right to protest the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a region near the eastern continent, there was a famous institution known as the Tower of Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tower of Silence had existed for thousands of years, and many powerful mages had emerged from within its walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Demon Emperor dared not attack this place. He knew that doing so would be tantamount to suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the territory controlled by the Tower of Silence was among the safest places from the Demon Emperor and his forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please buy some! My vegetables just arrived this morning! They're cheap—less than two silver coins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fresh fruits from the central continent! Just ten bronze coins per kilogram! Hurry and buy them! Today's prices might change tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets of Solen were filled with merchants shouting and selling their wares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city of Solen was one of three cities under the direct rule of the Tower of Silence, along with Doria and Aria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its location was quite strategic. Compared to the other two, Solen was the closest city to the Tower of Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was not surprising that this city was considered a thriving metropolis, sought after by many as a place to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, young man. Want to buy my keychain?\" An old man stopped a young man in a black cloak. \"This keychain was made by a mage from the Tower of Silence! Anyone who wears it will have good fortune in their life! Buy it. It's cheap—just two gold coins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man grinned and rubbed his index finger and thumb together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man stared at the keychain, which was shaped like a magic orb, and spat. \"If that's what it does, why don't you use it on yourself? I'm sure you'd get rich and wouldn't need to sell it anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made the old man's smile freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! If you don't want to buy it, just say so! Don't insult my merchandise!\" he snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignored him and walked away, leaving the old man behind, still cursing angrily under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The City of Solen…\" the young man muttered, gazing at the bustling streets crowded with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City of Solen in the future was far more advanced than the Solen of today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its territory had doubled in size due to a housing crisis that forced the city leaders to expand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man then lifted his gaze toward a black tower in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tower was so far away that only its silhouette could be seen. That was where the Tower of Silence stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man smiled and whispered, \"Tower of Silence, here I come…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled his hood over his head and walked forward. 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