The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne Chapter 734 Good News

"I need to head out and assess the situation," Rei announced, rising reluctantly from his bed.

Despite the throbbing pain that made movement arduous, he managed to stand by gripping the edge of the bed.

"Are you certain? You should simply rest. We'll get an update on the battle later," Luminus attempted to dissuade him.

Rei simply shook his head. "It's fine. I am a hero, after all. This level of discomfort is insignificant to me."

Faced with Rei's unwavering resolve, Luminus felt a sense of helplessness and decided against further argument.

Rei took a deliberate breath, attempting to straighten his posture.

It was a challenging feat, but he eventually succeeded. He then proceeded cautiously towards the tent's entrance.

As Rei pulled back the tent flap, he was met with an unexpected stillness.

The area was deserted, leaving him as the sole occupant. However, Rei was not surprised, understanding that all the soldiers were engaged on the battlefield.

He turned to his right and began to walk, his objective being to locate Roseline and inquire about Evalyn's status during the ongoing conflict.

Given that two hours had elapsed since the engagement commenced, news from the front lines should have become available by this point.

Abruptly, he spotted a soldier running in his direction from the left.

Rei's eyes brightened, and he called out, "Hold up! Stop there!"

The startled soldier halted momentarily, his panic evident. He turned and saw Rei, who was waving at him.

"The Hero of Light?" The soldier's eyes widened in astonishment. He promptly changed course, rushing towards Rei and stopping about a meter away.

With a slight bow of his head, he greeted, "Good afternoon, Hero of Light."

Rei offered a gentle smile and a small nod. "Good afternoon. Say, may I ask a question? How is the battle progressing? Is Evalyn unharmed?"

He had come to regard the woman as his descendant and was deeply concerned for her well-being.

Furthermore, according to Nolan's records, Evalyn was the only one among his lineage since Rei's own era capable of wielding the Divine Sword of Luminus.

The potential for Evalyn's future brilliance and significance was immense.

"That..." The soldier hesitated, his gaze faltering under Rei's scrutiny.

Rei's heart began to pound. Instinctively, he grasped the soldier's shoulders, demanding, "What is it!? Tell me now!"

The soldier became even more visibly frightened and distressed.

Nevertheless, realizing the futility of concealment, he confessed in a trembling voice, "H-Hero, our forces are in grave danger. Demon General Malgrion has entered his berserk form! N-Now, the demon and human armies are scattered. And Commander Evalyn..."

He swallowed hard, his entire body trembling uncontrollably. "She is attempting to confront him."

Boom!

Rei's head felt as though it had been struck with immense force. His mind went blank, his vision blurring into a daze.

"E-Evalyn is facing Malgrion in his berserk state?" he managed to repeat, his voice raspy. "Y-You..."

He felt an urge to reprimand the soldier but quickly suppressed it, recognizing the man bore no responsibility for the dire circumstances.

"I understand..." Rei contained the surge of anger within him and gently pushed the soldier aside.

Without another word, he turned and began to limp back towards his tent.

Upon seeing Rei's return, Luminus was taken aback and inquired, "What is it?"

Rei's expression was grim, his face darkened with worry. He walked over, retrieved his sword, and stated,

"Luminus, we must proceed to the battlefield!"

"What!?" Luminus exclaimed in shock. "Have you lost your mind? In your current state, that would be suicidal!"

"I don't care!" Rei declared through gritted teeth. "Evalyn is in peril! Malgrion has unleashed his berserk form. If I do not intervene, there is no chance she can prevail."

Malgrion held the position of the second most powerful demon general, subordinate only to the First Demon General.

Although Rei had never witnessed Malgrion's berserk transformation firsthand, countless accounts spoke of its terrifying nature—a fivefold increase in strength, seemingly boundless regenerative capabilities, and more.

It was an impossible victory for Evalyn, which was precisely why Rei felt compelled to act.

Luminus was momentarily speechless, surprised by the depth of Rei's concern for Evalyn, given their recent acquaintance.

However, considering Evalyn was his descendant, the worry for her safety was understandable.

"I understand." Luminus sighed heavily. "Let us depart."

Rei nodded, exited the tent, and increased his pace.

Suddenly, a voice tinged with concern called out from behind him.

"Rei, what are you doing out here!?"

Rei stopped abruptly. He turned stiffly and saw Roseline standing approximately ten meters away.

"Y-Your Highness? What brings you here?"

Roseline quickly approached him, her face etched with annoyance.

"That is secondary. The question is, what are *you* doing here? Should you not be resting in your tent?"

Rei stilled the chaos within him and confessed his true desire. "I have a yearning to join the battlefield. Evalyn requires my assistance."

"The battlefield?" Roseline's eyes widened in alarm. "Have you lost your mind?! Given your current state, that would be tantamount to suicide! You must return with me immediately!"

She extended her hand to grasp Rei's wrist, but he deftly evaded her touch.

Roseline halted, her gaze fixed on him, a look of utter disbelief on her face.

"Rei, you…"

Rei drew a deep breath before speaking with a tone laced with apology. "My apologies, Your Highness. I am unable to fulfill your command on this occasion. Evalyn is my descendant... and she will also be your descendant in the future. It is incumbent upon me, as her ancestor, to safeguard her. I cannot permit Malgrion to end her existence."

Nolan had placed the burden of Evalyn's safety upon his shoulders. Should any harm befall Evalyn, Rei was certain the man would undoubtedly exact a fatal retribution.

While Nolan presented the appearance of an ordinary individual, Rei possessed intimate knowledge that Nolan was merely concealing his formidable power.

The imposing aura he exuded was significantly more dreadful than that of the Demon Emperor himself.

As the two stood locked in a standoff, the sound of rapid footsteps grew nearer, quickly followed by an exultant cry from a soldier.

"Hero of Light! Princess! Splendid news! Joyous tidings have arrived!"

Both figures started, their attention snapping towards the soldier as they inquired in unison, "What is this wonderful news?"

The soldier lowered his head, then responded, "Our forces have achieved a triumphant return! Commander Evalyn has vanquished Demon General Malgrion!"

A moment of stunned silence fell upon them, and they exchanged glances of sheer astonishment.

"Where is Evalyn at this moment?" Rei inquired with urgency.

"Commander Evalyn and her contingent are en route back. They are anticipated to arrive within approximately ten minutes," the soldier relayed.

A prolonged sigh of relief escaped Rei, and he placed a hand on his chest.

"Thank the heavens…" His smile resurfaced, dispelling the prior concern. "That truly caused me great worry."

Relief also washed over Roseline, and a smile consequently bloomed on her face as well.

Not long thereafter, with the assistance of Roseline, Rei proceeded to the forefront of the encampment to extend a welcome to Evalyn and the soldiers returning from the arduous battlefield.