[{"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-159":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},1218301,1604,"Chapter 159: Sumaru","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haah...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the sun was shining high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the wintery\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>landscape outside the windows, Lina couldn't help but sigh to herself as she began her daily duties as a maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day was picture-perfect, yet the atmosphere within the room felt heavy, weighed down by an unseen burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her routine had always been simple: cleaning, meticulously assisting her young lady, and tending to her appointed master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, by this time, her young lady would be either engrossed in a book or enjoying the morning coffee Lina prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, everything was different. Her young lady, Seo, wasn't herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Seo, good morning!\" Lina greeted, her voice lively and cheerful as she gently pulled back the blanket covering her young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a graceful and energetic smile, she tried to infuse some warmth and light into the room, hoping to lift Seo's spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good morning, Lina...\" Seo's voice was soft, almost a whisper, lacking its usual firmness. Lina's hand trembled slightly as she observed her young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo had always maintained a unique, almost enigmatic, apathetic expression. It was challenging to discern her true thoughts or emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lina, who had been by her side since the first semester at the academy, knew Seo well enough to see the cracks in her demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo was deeply troubled, perhaps even depressed, and the realization pained Lina more than she let on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'll clean the bed. Why don't you have your breakfast for now, Lady Seo~\" Lina suggested, forcing a bright tone despite her concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ok,\" Seo replied, her voice barely audible, as if she were moving through a fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Seo slowly got up, Lina couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her once uniquely vibrant, composed young lady seemed too distant than she already was, lost in a world Lina couldn't reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, Seo had started acting strange after the punishment imposed on her by the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consequence was straightforward—she was suspended from all academic duties for an entire week and confined to her room during that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the punishment wasn't excessively harsh considering the damage she had caused, it certainly wasn't pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lina, herself, wouldn't have wanted to be cooped up in a room, no matter how luxurious it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This can't go on!\" Lina resolved, clenching her fists tightly as she nervously smoothed the already straightened bed sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't a fool; it was easy to see what was happening with her young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo's recent behavior had been troubling, and the cause of it all seemed to point to one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riley Hell! That's it-it must be him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lina lacked all the details, she had pieced together enough from the rumors and official reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley Hell was supposedly involved in the incident that had led to her lady's fight within the academy grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina knew Seo was strong-willed, but seeing her in such a state was unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt in her mind that whatever had happened, Riley was at the center of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined to protect her lady, Lina's thoughts raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to do something, anything, to help Seo out of this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't going to let her young lady suffer in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Seo...\" Lina whispered to herself, determination blazing in her eyes. \"I'll make sure you get through this, no matter what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Remnant energy of the celestial stars located]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: User's mana resonance is not compatible to host the celestial mana....]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: User is advice to not breathe in the mana lingering in the air]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you focus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes, sorry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered, tightening my coat around me and adjusting my scarf against the biting cold. The frost troll's massive club swung toward me with terrifying speed, but I sidestepped it effortlessly. Twisting my body mid-air, I executed a precise slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silvery trajectory streaked through the air as my sword severed the troll's head cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic creature's body crashed to the ground with a resounding thud, shaking the earth beneath us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kagami, who had been standing nearby, clenched his fist, causing the wolf's head he had been holding to explode into a thousand pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed, and he raised a brow at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his intentions being good, his naturally stern expression, combined with his buzz-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cut hairstyle, made him seem more like a bully than a concerned companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something wrong?\" he asked, his tone gruff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head, offering him a reassuring smile. \"No, I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grunted in response, clearly unconvinced. \"Then stop acting so out of place. We're getting\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>closer, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" I replied, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were on our way to the location of the Star Rippling Dungeon, a place of great importance\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to Kagami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around us grew colder as we approached, the frost-covered landscape becoming more treacherous with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the weekend, and the perfect time to finally upgrade Kagami's specs, especially with all the free time I had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was crucial to act quickly before any other ordeal could arise and disrupt the development of another key supporting character in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, we were trekking up a steep, inclined hill that led to the top of Sumaru, a gigantic mountain revered by the people of this land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sumaru this mountain was named after by a certain tiger also known as the Tiger God of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Sumaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most people in this world, the god Sumaru was just a folktale, a story passed down to honor the great tiger that died protecting this mountain thousands of years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in reality—or at least in the game-he was very much real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sumaru was a character you could interact with, and once we reached the summit, he would\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>likely reveal himself to us in the form of a magnificent white tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this tiger wasn't just any creature-it had a deep-seated disdain for trespassers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kagami, despite his imposing appearance, was a good-natured person at heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was confident that the tiger would take a liking to him, especially considering the star mana\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>coursing through his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That connection would likely resonate with the deity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for me, though... I wasn't so sure how things would go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sumaru's hot headed nature was very straight forward, and I have this slight feeling that my presence might not be as warmly received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Still, this was a risk worth taking.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kagami's growth was essential for the challenges ahead, and this was the best opportunity to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>enhance his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure he clears that dungeon safely, I'll at least guard its entrance the moment he enters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Kagami, why did you bring so many supplies?\" I asked, raising an eyebrow as I glanced at the overstuffed backpack he was carrying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thing looked like it was bursting at the seams, with kitchen wares, makeshift tents, and even a pair of extra shoes poking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost comical how overloaded it was. \"Where's your dimensional pouch?\" Kagami paused, looking at me with wide eyes, as if the question had caught him off guard. After a moment, he coughed into his hand, trying to compose himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a man, it is essential to always be prepared and ready to face the harsh world out there,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he declared with a seriousness that didn't quite match the situation. \"At least that's what my father used to say. It's ingrained in me... And, well, carrying a heavy backpack helps me train\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and exercise while on the go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" I replied, my skepticism evident as I eyed the bulging pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gym rat... I guess each and every one of us has some weird quirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But lugging around all that stuff just to build strength? Kagami was definitely one of a kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the clanking metals inside does attract monsters, but it wasn't much of a problem the only thing we have to worry about in this mountain was that tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dark cavern near the mountain's peak, a crow darted through the shadowed expanse with speeds almost imperceptible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its blue eyes, wide with panic, reflected the fear coursing through its tiny form as it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>descended into the cave's deepest recesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the cavern's heart, the crow, a messenger of sorts, found the colossal beast\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature, a massive entity with a tiger-like build and an aura of raw, untamed power, lay slumbering in its lair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crow, trembling, bowed its head in deference before taking a deep breath, expanding its chest dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MASTER! MASTER! ALERT! ALERT! DANGER! TRESPASSERS FOUND!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crow's screech shattered the cave's silence, sending tremors through the stone walls from\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sheer force of its call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" The growling voice of authority rumbled through the cavern, accompanied by the sight of the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>beast's immense fangs as it yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast, known as Sumaru, stirred from its slumber, its eyes glowing a menacing blue as it regarded the crow with a mixture of annoyance and disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MASTER SUMARU DANGER! TRESPASSERS HUMANS FOUND ENTERING MOUNTAIN!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sumaru sighed deeply, his voice a deep, resonant growl that echoed through the cavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quiet down, dumb bird. I already noticed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crow tilted its head in confusion. \"MASTER LET IT BE?\" Sumaru sniffed the air, his senses honing in on the humans' presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes, glowing eerily, scanned the surroundings with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the scent alone, they seemed like mere human children to him. \"What's the point of harming kids? They probably just got lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NO HUMAN DANGER!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HUMAN DANGER!!!\" \"HUMAN DANGER!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HUMAN DANGER!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sumaru's brows furrowed in irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crow's incessant warnings were growing tiresome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just two human children, wasn't it? Why the extreme reaction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Sumaru desired nothing more than to return to his rest, his gigantic, feline-like body stirred with a low rumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity crackled with each deliberate step he took, the very air around him charged with his\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>growing frustration and the power of his awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karasu's warning was not without reason\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And.... There was no harm with checking thing's out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sumaru looked up at the sky, he summoned dark cumulonimbus clouds, forming almost instantaneously with his will, their ominous presence casting a shadow over the scene below. The clouds swirled with an unnatural energy, crackling with intense electricity that danced\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>across the sky, the air charged with an impending storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a blinding light erupted from the clouds, and Karasu's white form shot\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>upwards, propelled by the sheer force of the electric surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ascended into the heavens with a sudden, dazzling brilliance, the lightning illuminating\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his path.\u003C\u002Fp>",1780,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","bee4b2cba3d1a366b451c6a220ef43395a3fb1a4fad0dec7cec3cf8fb498d6f9","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-160","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-158",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]