[{"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-99":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},396935,661,"Chapter 99: A Woman’s Jealousy","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>Although the party had yet to begin, the main hall was already bustling with nobles, both young and old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heads of noble families—ranging from Barons to Viscounts—had gathered and were chatting casually, while Counts and Marquises formed their own exclusive circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger generation of noble families also clustered into their own groups. Some had known each other for years, while others were only now exchanging introductions and polite conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right side of the hall, a group of young ladies surrounded a stunning blonde woman who clearly held the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a flowing golden gown that draped elegantly over the carpet. The collar was slightly loose, subtly revealing a hint of fair, alluring cleavage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blonde hair was styled in a high crown braid, enhancing the aura of dominance and pride that surrounded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she listened to the compliments and idle chatter of the girls around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess Novaria, what do you use to lighten your skin? It’s so bright and flawless!\" one of them asked, her voice laced with envy and curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other young ladies immediately turned their attention to the princess’s complexion. Only then did they truly notice how radiant and fair her skin was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that, Novaria smiled faintly and took a graceful sip of red wine from the glass in her right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing particularly special,\" she said calmly. \"I simply use some exclusive beauty products from the Blue Moon Trading House.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly, letting the anticipation build, before adding, \"But those products are extremely rare and only available to a select few. Fortunately, I have a private connection, so it’s easy for me to get them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow! Princess, could you tell us how much they cost?\" One of the young ladies inquired eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not that expensive—only three thousand Sharn per item,\" Novaria replied offhandedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand Sharn!?\" The young ladies echoed, their eyes widening in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those born into noble families, it wasn’t a particularly large amount. After all, their monthly allowances often ranged from six to ten thousand Sharn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, spending three thousand Sharn on a single beauty product was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was extravagant—something not all of them could afford without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, most of them were neither the daughters of the main wife nor direct heirs, which meant their access to the family’s wealth was quite limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they could only swallow that bitter truth as they continued to listen to Novaria’s arrogant chatter beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, I heard that Young Lady Rafine is also coming to this party. I can’t wait to meet her and chat!\" exclaimed a green-haired young woman standing next to Novaria, her voice full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you’re right! I heard that too. When do you think she’ll arrive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably soon. The party’s about to start anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation quickly shifted. The young ladies began discussing Rafine from all sorts of angles, filling the air with a more lively and excited atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Novaria—slowly pushed out of the spotlight—began to feel a twinge of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, not a trace of anger appeared on her face. Instead, her mind was now preoccupied with the woman they had just mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafine, huh? That woman’s nothing but a thorn,she muttered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Great Velmora Empire, there was an unofficial but widely recognized list of the most beautiful young women—an ever-popular topic in noble society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the list had no official standing. It was entirely based on public admiration and popular opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even that unofficial recognition was enough to prove how admired these women were, and it made many young noblewomen dream of earning a place on the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it happened, the number one spot belonged to Rafine Austin, the eldest daughter of the Eastern Duke’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to her breathtaking beauty, Rafine was known for her intelligence and remarkable talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At just seventeen years old, she had already been appointed as the heiress of the Austin family and entrusted with overseeing the governance of the eastern region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, countless young lords from prominent noble families were captivated by her and competed for the chance to win her favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zarak and Cedric had openly expressed their interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Rafine rejected every suitor and continued to remain unattached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very fact only heightened her popularity—both in the public eye and among the younger generation of nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a fellow noblewoman, Novaria couldn’t help but feel jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being born into the imperial family, she was ultimately just a princess—without any real power in governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like most princesses, her future would likely be decided through marriage—to a young noble or a prince from another kingdom or empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At nineteen, she should have already been wed to one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the Queen’s biological daughter—and with the powerful Malvain family backing her from her mother’s side—she had managed to avoid that fate thus far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, could she really avoid it forever? Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why she envied—and even resented—Rafine, who had been born to inherit the Eastern Duke’s title without ever having to fight for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is that woman so lucky? Why can’t I be like her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought was laced with the storm of negative emotions swirling inside her. Subconsciously, she drained the red wine in her glass in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bitter liquid slid down her throat, her anger slowly faded, allowing a sense of calm to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the green-haired young lady beside her suddenly exclaimed, \"Look at him! He’s so handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, the other young ladies turned to look—and in that moment, their hearts skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s so handsome!\" They gasped, covering their mouths with their palms, eyes widening as if they’d just laid eyes on a hundred-kilogram bar of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man had just stepped into the hall, wearing a striking black robe embellished with gold brocade along the collar, sleeves, and chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was flawless—sharp, refined, and irresistibly captivating, with a well-defined jawline that drew the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of violet eyes, firm yet lazily half-lidded, added an air of mystery, while his hair—black as the night sky—was impeccably styled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black hair was a rare trait in the Velmora Empire, typically seen only among people from the Eastern Empire of Izanagi, far across the eastern continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, on this man, the color suited him perfectly—complementing his otherworldly looks with an effortless elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Novaria turned her head as well—and for a brief moment, she was just as entranced as the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her eyes widened in disbelief as recognition dawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... isn’t that... Nolan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1116,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.337Z","2026-06-01T04:30:35.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","fbdb0931d63b02f4d92bdd722f98df04780bfd734db3c68cff55dfc2beebda41","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-100","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-98",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]