[{"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-196":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},1218338,1604,"Chapter 196: Treasury..","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I would've preferred to stay in the background, the role I played in the incident left me with little choice but to become entangled in all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kagami, on the other hand, was still processing it all, but I knew he'd be a valuable asset to the council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow probably saw that too, which was why she asked for him through me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The position Kagami was taking, as the disciplinary head of the student council, suited him perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his intimidating looks and naturally commanding presence, it was hard to imagine anyone daring to cause trouble with him around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His imposing stature alone would likely deter most would-be troublemakers before they even considered acting out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was also part of the student council, along with his best friend Janica, who had practically forced her way in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had barged into the council with her usual boldness, refusing to take no for an answer until she secured her spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara, as expected, was handling the financial head position, her calm and meticulous nature making her perfect for the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And surprisingly, Rose had been recruited by Snow as well, despite them being rivals for the council presidency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unexpected move, but knowing Snow, it likely had a deeper strategic meaning. The whole scenario felt oddly familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled the harem route from the game, where all the main heroines ended up joining the student council, much to the protagonist's benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Seo decided to join as well, it would complete the perfect harem setup for Lucas, though that was only if he made any real progress with any of them-which, as of now, was something that probably won't happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you recruiting your rivals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stability and control are much needed in a fully filled household, you know?\" \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing~ All I'm doing is asserting a level of dominance and control. That's all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't elaborate any further, leaving me with more questions than answers.... though she did look like she had no any ill intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Snow, she's probably up to something\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, it's one of the three Heroes of Light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, is that him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's so handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's so cool... wait, who's that scary guy around him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whispers followed me as students made their way through greenwood grounds, my presence drawing more attention than I liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I expected a little recognition after everything that had happened, the hero label was starting to make things a bit more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attention wasn't unbearable-most of it was directed at Rose and Lucas, who had their own reputations as rising stars in the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose, after all, had just defeated a major threat, and Lucas had gone from a commoner to a hero overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That took a lot of pressure off me, which was a relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, the eyes that lingered on me brought a certain level of expectation and admiration that I didn't need right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially not with the next semester coming up, and those heroines joining the academy. 'Next semester huh....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh, while a group of general department students brushed past us who were gushing about our latest accomplishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I especially don't want that crazed princess's attention...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was one thing I could do without, it was her fixation on power and destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's the type to get easily fascinated by heroic stories so the news about the incident should've made its way to her ears despite being far away from the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Lucas, I hope your handsome face and that accidental encounter with her is enough to keep her distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he could win her over with his charm before she could even put any focus on me. After all, she was known to be... intense, to put it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't need another overly ambitious royal in my life right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, you sure have grown quite popular lately, Mr. Hero of Light~\" Kagami teased with\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a grin, his usual stoic demeanor cracking just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me a break,\" I groaned, rolling my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most people would die for the achievement you've received, you know?\" he added with a shrug, his words carrying some weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't wrong. In this world, strength was everything-well, almost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true that raw power could elevate you, but without the proper achievements or a solid reputation to back it up, that power would be wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like an archmage who achieved immense magical prowess but never contributed anything meaningful to the field of magic-a pointless existence in the grand scheme of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, you had to leave a mark, one way or another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced to my side, where a faint, golden screen flickered in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission: Death to the Queen...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hovered in front of my eyes, taunting me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission hadn't changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even after Dorothy's defeat. I had already suspected as much, but a part of me had hoped\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that maybe, just maybe, the \"queen\" it referred to was Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no, it seemed I wasn't going to get off that easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was talking about the real queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy sigh escaped my lips as the realization sunk in again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was part of the main scenario or not, this mission was just as dangerous as it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, it felt like I'd die before I even got the chance to fulfill my fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but silently curse the system that had given me this impossible task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dumb system...\" I muttered, half expecting it to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[....]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, nothing. Just silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a word, not a clue-nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kagami glanced at me, raising an eyebrow but didn't say anything. I wasn't in the mood to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>explain the complexities of my situation to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, I'd just have to focus on keeping things moving forward, even if the path ahead was\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>becoming increasingly convoluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting up from the bench, I stretched my muscles a bit, feeling the satisfying crack of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>tension easing from my joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I ignited the mana in my heart, warmth spread through my body, helping to release some\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>of the lingering fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't much, but it gave me enough energy to power through the rest of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're going already?\" Kagami asked, still seated, his tone curious but relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I replied with a nod, \"Thanks for tagging along with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem. I usually do morning jogs every weekend anyway. Might as well do it with a friend, haah! Alright, time to run a bit more,\" he said, already looking forward to his next lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Friend. He really considers me a friend now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word hit me unexpectedly, and for a moment, I couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to hear something so simple, yet meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick wave, I turned and started making my way out of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at my watch: 10:30 AM. Plenty of time had passed already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shouldn't make her wait...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our meeting was scheduled for around 11:30, but knowing her, she'd probably arrive an hour\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>earlier despite her busy schedule. I'd hate to show up late- or worse, unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dash] [Proficiency (85%)] → [Activated]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a burst of speed, I took off across the field, my body moving effortlessly as the world\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>blurred around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My agility had improved significantly after my recent status upgrade, and it showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind rushed past me as I sprinted towards the dorm, my goal clear in mind: change into\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>something fresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wouldn't want to meet her smelling like sweat, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhm... Snow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Is something wrong, Riley?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you a little too close right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you hate it?\" she asked, her tone playful yet sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, not really, but-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then just let it be- Besides, it's not like there are other people around to see us,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, glancing at Snow's overly happy face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was becoming more bubbly than usual whenever we're alone together, humming a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cheerful tune as she locked her hands with mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like she was purposely pulling me into her orbit, her body pressed against my left side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step forward was punctuated by the sensation of her soft form as her chest sometimes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>pressed against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that she doing this on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well considering how open she is with her feelings something like this was much expected I\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>guess....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I'm a bit worried for any shadow knights silently following us in the shadows right now... even they can't just enter this place without permission, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less they want to get on the principal's bad side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riley, is something on my face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, no...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled heartily, clearly having caught me staring-probably at her chest, which I\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>quickly tried to avert my gaze from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here,\" she announced, and I looked ahead, my eyes widening in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of me stood the prestigious door of the academy's treasury vault. The craftsmanship was exquisite, even more magical than the door to the principal's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a portal to another realm, imbued with the essence of history and magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the one and only treasury vault of the academy, housing relics and masterpieces created by the legendary figures who had walked its halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each item within was steeped in lore and significance, treasures from the past that had shaped\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the very foundation of the academy itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been to focused on upgrading my physical specs... now It was time for a gear upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp>",1607,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","68a3f6b2b36f74bf3df1c4a28feed5d97c80dccfd72b025ab0378181c80af297","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-197","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-195",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]