[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game":3,"chapter-how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","How to survive in the Romance Fantasy Game",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1218606,1604,"Chapter 12: Fantastical Cat","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fantastical cat, \"Cheshire\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This enigmatic feline was a rarity among summons, possessing such overwhelming power that players could only access it in the latter half of Act 3 even if you have Alice in your party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheshire wasn't just any ordinary summon; it was a boss-like entity capable of bestowing players with immense stat boosts merely by being in its vicinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what truly set Cheshire apart was its formidable skill known as \"Wonderland.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this ability, the cat could ensnare players within a fantastical world entirely under its control, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within this surreal realm, Cheshire held dominion, and the only barrier preventing it from instantly dispatching players was the whims of its own imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like literally it was so op that even Liyana in her final form took some time before she broke free from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was why I always had Alice in almost all of my playthrough's even if I wasn't going for her route alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cat was just that useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite its overwhelming strength, it wasn't Cheshire's power that made me fear him right now it was the unpredictable nature of its personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a variable that I really wanted to avoid at all cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game this cat possessed a capriciousness that kept players on edge, never knowing what antics it might indulge in next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during critical moments, such as facing the final boss in the game, Cheshire's insouciance knew no bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one instance, during my seventh playthrough, this fucking cat outright refused to join the fray, citing a desire to simply slumber instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even thought he was bugged at some point but after reading the forums, that was just entirely his thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I found myself in a situation I'd hoped to avoid: face to face with the infamous troublemaker, Cheshire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cat had a knack for sniffing out trouble and reveling in it, and trust me, I had no desire to attract its attention, especially not without Alice by my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fate had other plans, and now, not only had I crossed paths with the darn cat, but I had also managed to pique its insatiable curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is my luck stat fucking with me again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know me, young man? Tell me, I'm really, really curious~~~\"Cheshire purred with its trademark wide grin, its eyes gleaming with mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crap.... Should I spill the beans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Nah, that would be foolish.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was suspicious enough as it was; I didn't need to add \"crazy\" to the list, especially not in front of this damn cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seriously, why was Cheshire here in the first place? And where exactly am i?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surveying the dimly lit room with its pristine white curtains, my eyes settled on the golden cross adorning the ceiling above me. It hit me like a ton of bricks - I was in the academy infirmary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had someone brought me here after I blacked out from Alice's attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pieces of the puzzle were slowly falling into place, but one question lingered: What did Cheshire have to do with any of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is Alice around?' but she wasn't here whatsoever...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as I knew, Cheshire never made appearances on his own unless something truly piqued his interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I couldn't fathom any reason why he would be here, waiting for me to wake up, just out of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, like a chilling whisper in the wind, it spoke, close enough to make my skin crawl. \"Hello, darling-\" it murmured in my ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart skipped a beat, and I swear, for a split second, my entire body froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he spoke, the voice he mimicked - it was her. It was Liyana, my fiancée.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the actual hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I finally got your attention,\" Cheshire continued, its words dripping with a bizarre mix of amusement and mischief. \"Alice mentioned you don't talk much and that you have quite an aloof personality. Now I can finally see that. Or is it just because you're shy-?\" it mused, propping its cloudy hands underneath its wide, grinning chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a surge of panic rising within me. Did he... did he use his skill on me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among Cheshire's many tricks was a skill called\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Weakness Mimicry] - the ability to mimic the very weaknesses of its opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another reason as to why this guy was such a great asset in game, as you basically get a guaranteed critical hit onto any opponent your facing as long as this cat was motivated enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't important right now.... Just then the way my body reacted; it clearly wasn't normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To realize that my weakness, my Achilles' heel, was Liyana... although I didn't think much of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How deeply traumatized was I by her?' I wondered if this is what I truly felt inside for Liyana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Cheshire continued to smile, patiently awaiting my response, it floated around me with an eerie grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Questions raced through my mind like a whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Alice really talk to him about me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she send him here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that couldn't be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their master-servant relationship, Cheshire wasn't the type to simply follow orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, he operated on his own whims, his own mysterious agenda. So why was he here now, hovering around me with that unnerving grin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, young man, aren't you going to answer me?\" Cheshire's voice rang out, pulling me back to the present moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a heavy sigh, I attempted to conjure up the biggest lie I could muster. But deep down, I knew it was futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheshire's intuition was uncanny, and with its arsenal of skills, it was practically impossible\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to deceive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having delved into the game countless times, I possessed insights into Cheshire's\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>weaknesses that eluded the average player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that knowledge tucked away in the recesses of my mind, I braced myself for the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>interaction ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I don't know you,\" I began cautiously, \"but I am aware of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Alice is quite famous within and outside the academy,\" I continued, carefully crafting\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>my words. \"So naturally, rumors and news about her beloved and strongest summon are quite\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>popular as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beloved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... I'm popular?\" Cheshire's eyes lit up with childlike delight, its curiosity piqued by the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>prospect of fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Fantastical Cat Cheshire,\" I confirmed, watching as its excitement grew. \"That is the moniker people have given you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really!?\" Cheshire's enthusiasm was palpable, eagerly soaking in the praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they say you are a very powerful and magnificent being,\" I added, feeding its ego with\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>calculated precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, I had him right where I wanted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You see, this guy's weakness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compliments. Shower him with praise, and his curiosity would always be distracted, his focus\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>diverted from whatever mischief he had in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a trick I had learned through countless encounters, a loophole in his mischievous\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nature that I was more than willing to exploit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encountering Cheshire was always a precarious situation, a dance with danger where one\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>misstep could lead to disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But armed with the knowledge of his weaknesses, I braved the encounter, knowing that my survival hinged on a delicate balance of flattery and caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I'm very popular, huh? Ehehe~\" Cheshire's voice floated above me, its tone dripping with self-satisfaction. In the game, compliments merely triggered a happy CG face effect, but seeing him now, all bubbly and bouncy, I couldn't help but marvel at how unexpectedly endearing he seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's very interesting news. Can you please tell me more? I'm starting to like you, young man,\" Cheshire continued, its curiosity piqued and its interest dangerously focused on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Oh no, please don't.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Please don't take an interest in me in any way, shape, or form.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing on this guy's curiosity and interest list meant certain trouble, especially since this\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was real life, not the confines of a game where consequences were scripted and actions\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>predetermined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From my recollections of the game, Cheshire enjoyed anything that caught his fancy but vehemently despised anything that threatened Alice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of the reasons why conquering Alice in the game was nearly impossible; Cheshire's loyalty knew no bounds when it came to its master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh yeah, before I get too excited here,\" Cheshire chimed in suddenly, handing me a letter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with an air of nonchalance. \"It's a letter from the student council. They asked me to deliver it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student council? I racked my brain, trying to discern any reason why they would involve themselves with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because of the incident with Alice? Considering she held a position as the student council secretary, it would make sense for them to send a letter, perhaps a formal apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something about this letter didn't quite scream \"apology.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why was it so thick for a seemingly small letter? Running my fingers over the textured paper, I sensed something metallic inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" I mumbled, accepting the letter, my mind racing with questions and suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're much welcome~!\" Cheshire's response was chipper, its enthusiasm undeterred as it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>leaned in closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So now, young man, please tell me more about these stories you've heard of me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This narcissistic cat, reveling in the attention like a child with a new toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just how much did you like compliments?' I couldn't help but wonder, feeling a growing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>desire to escape this conversation and retreat to the safety of solitude. With a heavy sigh, I summoned the most flattering compliments I could recall from the game,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>each word feeling like a begrudging concession in the face of impending chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley Hell, your life and future were already hellish enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed, chaos was about to sprinkle itself into every corner of your existence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1639,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.648Z",1,"novelbin.me","37a1d52221fc87207d4cbb888934469b67ab1a914ddec721892d7b638933e1db","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-13","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-352",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]