The Emperor had issued an official decree to appoint a successor to the throne—one who would become the next ruler of the empire.

But instead of a direct appointment, the successor would be determined through a formal battle among the princes and princesses.

A battle that would drag in many factions, overflow with conspiracies, claim countless lives, and reshape the entire continent... was about to begin.

But among the contenders, there was one prince who had no intention of fighting—Nolan.

Handsome, lazy, and utterly annoying, Nolan was well-known for the many unflattering titles given to him by those around him.

Nolan: "Fighting to become emperor? Please... I just want to relax and enjoy life."

Rather than compete, he convinced his twin sister to fight in his place while he supported her from behind the scenes.

Nolan: "My dear sister, I leave my future in your capable hands!"

And with that, the prince’s journey toward a life of leisure—relying entirely on his sister—officially began.

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#Note:

1. The main character is lazy and oblivious to his surroundings. However, he deeply loves his younger sister, his mother, and the siblings he cares for as family.

2. Don’t worry—he won’t stay lazy and ignorant forever. There will be meaningful character development, and he’ll play a key role in helping his sister ascend the throne and become Empress.

3. While his laziness can be irritating, he’s actually a kind and supportive person. That said, he becomes ruthless when the lives of his loved ones are threatened.

4. As for romance—I'm still undecided about including a harem. The chances are low, though, since I’m more interested in telling a story with a single heroine… especially in an era flooded with harem novels. Ahem!

In the courtyard of the mansion, Orlan stood tall, with Jisha on his left and Alicia on his right.


Behind them, hundreds of soldiers in white armor stood at the ready, weapons in hand.


"Jisha, is Prince Nolan still alright?" Orlan asked, a note of concern in his voice.


Jisha glanced at her right palm, where a magic circle slowly appeared. At its center, a heart-shaped green light pulsed steadily—a sign that Nolan was still safe.


"He's still fine, Marquis Orlan," she replied calmly. Then, turning her head slightly, she asked with a hint of hesitation, "Do you really think this will work? Will the perpetrator actually show up?"


Orlan took a deep breath, his expression growing serious.


"Don't worry. I have full confidence in Prince Nolan," he said firmly.


Jisha let out a quiet sigh and shook her head slightly, but her thoughts kept returning to their conversation from earlier that afternoon.


Chapter 70 - Finding the Perpetrator (2)