The Regressed Prince Holds Many Secrets is a popular novel that blends Action, Fantasy, Seinen and more. Written by the author 대삼원. A total of 344 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.
After a return spanning nineteen years, he became a prince once more.
The throne of the emperor, once out of reach, this time, he must claim it.
But for what purpose?
“Secrets.”
The regressed prince smiles.
“I hold many secrets.”
💡 Not Your Average Revenge Trip. At first, I thought this was going to be another edgy, "I’ll kill everyone who wronged me" story. It’s not. While Shion is ruthless, the narrative is much more concerned with the crushing weight of history and the mechanics of a dying empire than just simple bloodlust.
The "Slow-Burn" Tax. You’re going to have to pay a "patience tax" for the first 50–100 chapters. The author spends a lot of time on the political landscape of the Cordis Empire. If you’re here for non-stop explosions, you might find the early chapters a bit dense.
Emotional Whiplash. Be warned: the story shifts gears hard. It starts as a strategic succession war but eventually descends into a much darker, almost Elden Ring-esque atmosphere involving ancient calamities and gods. It gets depressing, not gonna lie.
The Power System. The "Ars" system is genuinely unique. It’s tied to the character’s internal code and secrets, which makes the fights feel more like a clash of philosophies than just power levels.
344 chapters of shadows, chess moves, and a prince who realizes that the throne is actually the smallest thing he has to worry about. Complete and emotionally devastating.
Ch. 1–100 (The Succession War): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Setup. Shion returns 19 years into the past. This phase is all about manipulation; he’s the "Secret Keeper," staying in the shadows while his siblings and the "Great Generals" fight it out.
Ch. 101–250 (The Continental Shift): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. This is where the world opens up. The focus shifts from the palace to the looming threat of the "Calamities". The tension here is thick—you start to see that Shion’s foreknowledge isn't a "win button," but a burden.
Ch. 251–344 (The Final Secret): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. Around the 75% mark, a major development completely flips the script. The prose becomes incredibly profound here. The ending doesn't just stop; it seals the entire journey in a way that makes the earlier "slower" chapters feel vital.
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