[{"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-149":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},1218591,1604,"Chapter 149: Wits and Plays 5","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-149",149,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley had already disrupted his initial plans with Seo, and Luke was eager to seize this opportunity to end Riley's interference once and for all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue trajectory gleamed in front of Luke as a crescent arc of mana sliced through the air, narrowly missing his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reflexes were sharp, and he dodged the attack with a swift, practiced movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'As expected, this brat is still not used to fighting humans' Luke thought, a cold smile creeping across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's full of openings.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley's initial momentum from the slash had left him momentarily exposed. Luke seized this opportunity, his mind already calculating his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaped through the air, his aura wrapping around him in a defensive cocoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the tip of his blade began to transform, morphing into the head of a serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green aura of the sword brightened, casting eerie shadows across the dimly lit room. [Gorgon's Blade 7th Form: Rattle!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a fierce shout, Luke unleashed his advanced aura attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding green flash erupted from the blade, and hundreds of spectral snakes slithered out, their venomous fangs glinting ominously in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snakes writhed and twisted, their movements a deadly dance designed to overwhelm and ensnare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley's eyes widened in shock as the serpentine attack surged toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His surprise was evident, but Luke was not about to let this advantage slip away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He charged forward, his aura snakes swirling around him like a living shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the snakes' aura wrapped around Riley and restrained him, Luke's plan would come to fruition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would make his move, aiming to deliver the killing blow and sever the brat's head from his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke's expression was a mix of determination and cruel satisfaction as he prepared to end the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the spectral snakes lunged at Riley, their venomous fangs sinking into his skin with relentless precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each bite delivered a paralyzing toxin, preventing him from moving or using his mana effectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley's attempts to expand his mana and create an explosive counterattack were futile, as Luke's blade technique suppressed even the use of mana itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green aura crackled around Luke's sword, amplifying his speed and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seized the moment with ruthless efficiency, positioning himself to deliver the finishing blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a menacing grin, he twisted his body, preparing to condense his aura into the sharpest and deadliest form he could muster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSHHH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gorgon's Blade 9th Form: Ripped Fangs!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade transformed, its aura mimicking the lethal fangs of a serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword glinted with a deadly light as it sliced through the air, drawing closer and closer to Riley's neck. Luke's murderous smile widened, his victory seemingly within grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I win!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke exulted inwardly; his triumph nearly tangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his exultation was abruptly cut short as he felt an unnerving weakness spreading through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his sword being mere millimeters from Riley's neck, Luke found himself frozen, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confusion and frustration clouded Luke's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard, what did you-\" he began, his voice strangled by the sudden, inexplicable weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Riley's hands, now infused with a potent blue mana, wrapped around Luke's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force was immense, and crackling sounds of energy filled the room as Riley's grip tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blue eyes, cold and filled with disdain, locked onto Luke's struggling form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence... suits you, bug,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley said, his voice calm and measured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venomous snakes of Luke's aura flickered out of existence as Riley's grip held him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke's eyes widened in terror, realizing the true extent of his peril as Riley's mana-infused hands constricted around his throat, leaving him powerless and gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Conditions have been met!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Monarch's Will (Unique)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unlocked!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects Applying]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects: Absolute Command] [Active]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects: 90% Stat Reduction] [Active]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: All enemies in the user's presence will now have their stats reduced!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: All enemies in the user's presence will now have their wills subjugated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of resignation settled over me as I observed the scene unfolding before my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system notifications flashed rapidly, each one announcing the activation of my newly unlocked skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite my efforts to face Luke on my own merits, the unexpected and overwhelming strength he displayed forced my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had hoped to overcome him without resorting to any cheats, to prove my capability purely\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>through skill and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reality had proven far harsher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm still lacking....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luke, despite lacking a physical sword and relying solely on his aura blade, had displayed a level of proficiency and power that was formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura consumption, likely higher than mine due to his extensive experience and mastery, had allowed him to maintain a fierce struggle against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear now that my initial assumptions were flawed. Luke's skill and technique were more than sufficient to challenge me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with my own proficiency in mana amplification, his superior aura control and fighting ability had pushed me to the brink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization was frustrating but also enlightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the effects of the Monarch's Will skill took hold, I felt a surge of power and influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absolute command granted by the skill began to subdue Luke, his once formidable aura\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now reduced and his will bending to my control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahh... this feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I really can't have myself get used to it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I locked eyes with the perverted professor in front of me, he appeared as nothing more\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>than a bug in this colorless world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he struggled to breathe in my grip was both satisfying and exhilarating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, his screams of frustration had filled the air, a cacophony of rage and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his silence was far more fitting. His eyes, once filled with fury, were now wide and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence... suits you, bug.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My grip tightened slowly, each twist of my hand infused with more intent, until I felt his neck beginning to crack under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin paled as he struggled to escape my grasp, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see his life force draining away with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him on the brink of death, I decided to amplify the power in my hands with mana once\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>more, preparing to end it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before I could execute the final blow, a sudden notification flashed before my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special abilities]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crazy Magnet] [Activated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Affected Beings: 4\u002F∞]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crazy Magnet? another one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is it now? The system message jarred me out of my focus, and I glanced around in confusion. It was then\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that Janica's voice pierced through the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R-Riley, you can stop now!\" she screamed, her voice sharp and urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to see her, a mixture of panic and desperation etched across her face. Her eyes were\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>locked on me with a pleading intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back at Luke, who was on the verge of unconsciousness, his half-dead face contorted in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My grip slackened slightly as I tilted my head, puzzled by her sudden intervention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riley!\" Janica's frustration escalated as she grabbed my arm, pulling it away from Luke's\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated, letting my hand fall slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor, barely able to breathe, struggled weakly against my release. His face was a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>stark contrast to the satisfaction I'd felt moments before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I almost killed him...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization hit me like a cold wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My intention had been to bring him to justice for his despicable actions, but Janica's distress and the system notification reminded me of the fragile line between vengeance and brutality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As much as I intended to kill him, the twisted enjoyment I felt from his suffering wasn't part\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>of the plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's one thing to seek justice, but deriving pleasure from another's pain crossed a line I hadn't\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>anticipated crossing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What's going on with me?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did it became natural for me to consider murder as a means for Exp?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the effects of Monarch's Will began to wane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around the field, taking in the scene before me. Janica was struggling to stand, her\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>legs trembling as she clung to my left side for support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her uniform was disheveled, her face pale with the remnants of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the professor lay on the floor, crawling away from me with all the strength he\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>could muster, a pitiful sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Cockroach...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the effects of Monarch's Will were fading, Luke still clung to life like a stubborn\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>insect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite my sense of pity for him, I gathered my mana once more, preparing to incapacitate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>him by severing his limbs and rendering him immobile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The urge to act, to ensure he could never harm anyone again, was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before I could carry out my decision, a voice interrupted my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned toward the doorway, where a figure stood in the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was unmistakable, and as my eyes fell upon her, I was met with a sight both\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>unexpected and jarring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Snow, with her white hair as pure as the wintery world outside and eyes like sapphire,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>stood there, shock and surprise etched across her features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took in the chaotic scene, her gaze moving from me to the professor and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why is she here?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Your highness p-please save me!!!\" This maniac really has no shame huh....\u003C\u002Fp>",1559,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","62b502d4aba03e884a6c34f846eed85a2e4a8dc8b90a77f4b44043790676d100","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-150","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-148",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]