The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne

Chapter 625: Seira’s Firm Rejection

In the living room, Aldrian sat with anticipation written across his face. He seemed restless, as if he could hardly wait to see Seira, whom he had missed so much.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the entrance. Aldrian instinctively turned his head and saw Seira walking toward him, accompanied by Nolan.

His gaze fell on her beautiful face. Her pink hair was pinned up on the right side, and she wore a blue dress.

Her eyes were calm, yet they carried a hint of indifference that made his heart race.

With a smile, he stood and greeted her, ”Seira, welcome to the Ancient Kingdom of Eron. I’m sorry for disturbing you with my sudden arrival. I hope you’re not offended.”

He hoped for a warm response. But Seira remained composed and indifferent, as if his presence hardly mattered.

”It’s fine,” she replied curtly.

Aldrian’s smile faltered, and a wave of embarrassment washed over him. Still, he remained polite and sat back down.

”By the way, how are you? I heard you’ve successfully completed your studies at the Imperial Academy. Is that true?” he asked, trying to sound humble.

Seira sat across from him and answered evenly, ”I graduated a long time ago. Didn’t you know that?”

Aldrian stiffened again and laughed awkwardly.

”Ahem!” He cleared his throat. ”Sorry, I didn’t realize. I must have been out of the loop.”

He scratched the back of his head, trying to shake off the awkwardness.

The Grand Master beside him could only shake his head in exasperation. Aldrian’s attempt at humility was truly frustrating.

But as the rightful heir to the kingdom, the Grand Master couldn’t bring himself to criticize him.

”Oh, right... when did you arrive at this mansion? And—”

Aldrian didn’t give up, trying to find topics to put Seira at ease.

Unfortunately, his efforts were in vain. Seira remained aloof, speaking only when necessary.

The situation left Aldrian frustrated. In his entire life, he had never been close to any woman except his mother.

He truly had no idea how to capture Seira’s attention.

The Grand Master could no longer tolerate it and immediately intervened.

”Your Highness Seira, I’m sure you know the purpose of his visit. What is your response?”

His eyes, which had been closed, slowly opened, revealing striking light-blue irises.

Yet Nolan could sense the power behind them. It felt as though the old man could peer straight into a person’s heart.

And that wasn’t just a feeling—it was a power he truly possessed.

’I didn’t expect someone so powerful to be Aldrian’s guardian. His status must be far more special than I imagined,’ Nolan muttered, narrowing his eyes.

Of course, he wasn’t afraid. No matter how strong the old man was, in the presence of the Singularity of Chaos, he was nothing more than an ant.

Nevertheless, killing without reason wasn’t his style. He wanted to dig deeper into the old man’s identity and uncover any secrets that might be tied to Aldrian.

Most likely, the old man’s presence by his side was connected to Aldrian’s rapid rise to crown prince.

”Regarding that, I’m still thinking it over,” Seira said casually.

”Still thinking it over?” The Grand Master furrowed his brow. ”What do you mean? Isn’t your visit here for the engagement?”

He wasn’t the only one taken aback. Aldrian beside him was equally surprised by Seira’s response.

He had assumed she came here for him. But her words shattered that fantasy.

Seira remained composed as she explained, ”It’s my mother who wants me to get engaged. I’ve already refused, but she insists. I came here to tell you both that I don’t want this engagement to happen.”

Her words made the Grand Master’s chest tighten, and his face flushed with anger.

”You—”

Before he could finish, Aldrian intervened.

”Wait, Master. Don’t act rashly,” he said firmly. ”I’m sure Seira has her reasons.”

”Your Highness, you—” The Grand Master’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Seira’s words were clear and unwavering, leaving no room for negotiation.

Yet Aldrian’s insistence on defending her only fueled the Grand Master’s anger and dissatisfaction.

Aldrian seemed oblivious to his own emotions and turned toward Seira with a look full of affection.

”Please don’t be offended by my master’s attitude. Can you tell me your reason for rejecting me? I’ll listen.”

”Pfft!” Nolan had to bite back a laugh.

To be honest, this was the first time he’d seen someone so utterly obsessed with a woman.

No—”obsession” didn’t even cover it. It was madness.

He had underestimated Aldrian’s fanatical fixation on Seira. For her sake alone, Aldrian had even defied his own master.

The sight was so repulsive that Nolan felt like he might vomit.

But it didn’t matter. The deeper Aldrian sank into his obsession with Seira, the more smoothly their plan would unfold.

Seira gave a faint smile and said, ”Yes, I do have a reason. Frankly, Your Highness Aldrian, I have no feelings for you. So please, don’t trouble me any further. Can you grant me that?”

Aldrian gritted his teeth and stubbornly refused.

”No, that’s not true! There must be a reason! Please tell me—I’ll definitely grant it!”

Seira stared coldly at his gaze, full of obsession and desperation.

Now, she finally understood why her mother, Clarise, had gained such a huge advantage from this engagement.

With a man as consumed as Aldrian, it was like securing massive support for free.

Aldrian was easily controlled by her mother, which would certainly benefit Adalen in the battle for the throne.

Unfortunately, Seira could already see her mother’s intentions clearly. There was no way she would let that woman take advantage of her.

Since Aldrian was so easily manipulated, it might as well be Seira who used him.

With a gaze as sharp and beautiful as a rose, she crossed her legs and said, ”Actually, there are a few reasons why I’m refusing. Did you know that my mother and I don’t get along? You’re helping my mother support my younger brother, Adalen, and that makes me unhappy.”

She was certain Aldrian would understand her meaning.

Aldrian frowned. His engagement to Seira had been possible only with Clarise’s permission.

If he stopped supporting Adalen on his own, wouldn’t that make him an enemy of Clarise?

”Seira, why don’t you think it over? Your mother and your younger brother are family, aren’t they? Why not make amends? That way, everyone benefits,” Aldrian suggested with a gentle smile.

He had another reason for supporting Adalen—the Singularity of Light. Adalen had received that man’s backing, and Aldrian hoped to earn his favor.

In that way, the Ancient Kingdom of Eron would benefit from their cooperation.

Unfortunately, Seira had no interest. She leaned back slightly and warned, ”If you won’t, then just forget this engagement.”

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