[{"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-307":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},1218699,1604,"Chapter 307: A Warm Breakfast","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-307",307,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow awoke with a serene sense of clarity, feeling a level of refreshment she hadn't experienced in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though the exhaustion of her late-night hours had been swept away by an unseen hand, leaving her invigorated, as if she'd just awakened from the best sleep of her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her gaze toward the open balcony, she was greeted by the soft, ethereal glow of early twilight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was painted in hues of lavender and gold, a gentle prelude to the sun's rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow's expression softened as she took in the tranquil view, her thoughts briefly lost in the beauty of the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the clock nearby and realized with mild surprise that she had woken earlier than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite the shortened rest, her body felt light and her mind unburdened, as though a hidden weight had been lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow found herself wondering why she felt so at ease, but the thought quickly gave way to the reality of her responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to dwell on fleeting mysteries. Her day was already brimming with obligations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From assisting the Grand Duke in managing the vast expanse of the empire to ensuring her royal presence remained unwavering, her schedule allowed for little indulgence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, of course, there was the matter of Riley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow's lips curved into a subtle smile as she thought of his anticipated arrival in the later hours of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the chaos and relentless demands of her station, the prospect of seeing him always lingered in the back of her mind, a quiet but persistent thought she refused to acknowledge fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Snow hurriedly tried to sit up, her movements were abruptly halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" she murmured, blinking in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something heavy and warm was wrapped tightly around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief inspection revealed a strong, familiar arm draped across her body, holding her securely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath hitched as her gaze traveled along the arm, following it back to its source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart began to race uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R-Riley?\" she whispered, her voice laced with shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying next to her, Riley was fast asleep, his expression utterly peaceful, as though he had no care in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms enveloped her, pulling her close in a protective, possessive embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing was steady, his body relaxed, and the slight upturn of his lips gave him the look of someone perfectly content with the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow's wide eyes darted between his face and the room around her, trying to make sense of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she still dreaming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had her exhaustion finally caught up with her, leaving her hallucinating this scene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened and closed her eyes repeatedly, but the sensations were far too real to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth of his breath lightly grazing her neck sent shivers down her spine, and the rhythmic pulse of his chest against her hand confirmed it-this was no dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body squirmed slightly, her cheeks burning as the reality of the situation began to sink in. \"H-How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind raced, scrambling for logical answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was he here? When had he arrived? Why was he in her bed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could untangle her thoughts, Riley stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyelids fluttered open lazily, and his gaze met hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk slowly spread across his face, his amusement clear as he took in her flustered expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Snow,\" he said casually, his tone carrying the warmth of someone waking up to their favorite sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could respond, he leaned forward and pressed a soft, gentle kiss to her lips, his touch lingering just enough to make her breath hitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling back, he smiled teasingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, didn't I? I'd be back before you knew it~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow's heart threatened to leap out of her chest as her mind reeled from his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands instinctively gripped the sheets beneath her as she stared at him, utterly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the imperial palace's dining hall-a grand, elegant room designed for hosting casual festivities with foreign dignitaries or for intimate meals within the imperial family—a large, rectangular table dominated the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the sheer size of the table, clearly intended to accommodate large gatherings, it was currently sparsely occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The early morning light streamed through the tall, arched windows, illuminating the polished mahogany surface of the table and the exquisite spread of dishes laid upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food was nothing short of perfection, each dish a testament to the palace's renowned\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>chefs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Platters of freshly baked bread, golden and crisp, sat alongside bowls of vibrant fruits glistening like jewels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma of spiced meats, steaming soups, and delicate pastries wafted through the room, tantalizing the senses and filling the air with warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the head of the table sat the emperor himself, exuding an air of serene authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm, his warm smile radiating a quiet joy as he observed the other\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>attendees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his commanding presence, there was an unmistakable gentleness in his demeanor, a rare softness reserved for moments like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the emperor's right, sitting close to him at the long table's edge, was the duke, a man whose composed yet approachable aura complemented the warmth emanating from the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>imperial couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duke shared their serene expressions as he leisurely sliced into a perfectly cooked steak, the juices pooling elegantly on his plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his high status, his demeanor was casual, almost familial, as he joined in the quiet, relaxed atmosphere of the meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his immediate left sat a woman of stunning beauty, her radiant appearance rivaling even the most exquisite of the palace's treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her refined elegance and grace, one might mistake her for one of the emperor's daughters were it not for the ring adorning her finger-a matching counterpart to the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>emperor's own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Ella Beldever White Germonia, the current empress of the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gentle smile mirrored her husband's as she delicately cut into a piece of her breakfast, her movements precise and unhurried, embodying an air of effortless refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rare and cherished sight-a moment so uncommon that even the emperor, a man not\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>easily moved, found himself quietly marveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of his family, who usually clashed or avoided each other, had willingly gathered\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>together. Such an occasion was almost a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated beside the empress were her two twin daughters, Elaine and Elizabeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young princesses, both around ten years old, were nearly identical, their vibrant green\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>hair and golden-amber eyes a perfect inheritance from their mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins' excitement was palpable as they devoured the array of dishes before them, their\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>eyes sparkling with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ate with a carefree enthusiasm, giggling and pointing at the most tempting treats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proper etiquette seemed to have been forgotten entirely as they munched on whatever they\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>deemed delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the lack of decorum, the emperor and empress exchanged knowing smiles and chose to let it slide, indulging their daughters' innocent behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rare moment of unrestrained childhood that brought warmth to the otherwise formal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to the twins sat Princess Sophiel, her presence a surprising addition to the gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Known for her aversion to such familial events, she rarely made an appearance unless\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, however, she had chosen to join, though her expression revealed she wasn't entirely at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the sumptuous spread of food before her, Sophiel's gaze was subtly, yet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>unmistakably, fixed on one spot at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley Hell. Sitting near the duke, Riley ate his breakfast quietly, his demeanor calm and unassuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, there was something about his presence that drew Sophiel's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her irritation only deepened as her eyes shifted to the woman sitting beside him-Snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow, radiant as ever, had a warm smile plastered across her face as she occasionally fed Riley bites of her own breakfast with casual affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gesture was intimate, her every move brimming with tenderness, and Riley accepted her gestures with ease, as though it were the most natural thing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophiel's jaw clenched slightly, a flicker of irritation crossing her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no idea why such a trivial act could bother her so deeply, but it did. Every time Snow leaned closer to Riley, her smile glowing with warmth, Sophiel's mood\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>soured even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the emperor allowed the warmth of the moment to linger, his gaze settled on Riley-the young man who had unknowingly become the centerpiece of this rare familial gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of Riley seated among his family brought a sense of bittersweet contentment to the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>emperor's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but think of the past, of the times he had longed for such unity but had always found it out of reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This breakfast, though modest compared to the grandeur the empire was capable of, was a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ruse-a pretense for celebration, crafted to honor Riley's safe return after completing the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>goddess's trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, amidst the laughter of his daughters and the calm presence of his empress, the emperor realized he had neglected the most important part of this gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riley Hell...\" he began, his voice carrying a weight that drew everyone's attention. \"...Yes, Your Majesty?\" Riley responded, setting his utensils down and looking up with polite\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>attentiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this gathering may not befit someone who has endured and triumphed through the goddess's trial, I hope this small feast has managed to soothe your mind and body after the harsh trials you must have faced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley hesitated briefly, glancing at the opulent spread before him, and then back at the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>emperor. \"No, it's alright, Your Majesty. This feast is more than enough.\" He spoke with\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>humility, though inwardly he couldn't help but marvel at the emperor's definition of \"small\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>feast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer luxury of the dishes before him was far beyond what anyone would consider\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperor chuckled softly at Riley's words, pleased by his modesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were countless questions he wanted to ask-about the trial, about the goddess, and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>about the changes Riley had undoubtedly undergone-but those could wait. For now, allowing Riley to enjoy this rare moment of peace was more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a calm smile, the emperor lifted his jeweled goblet and took a sip of the golden fruit\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>juice within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he said, setting the cup down with deliberate care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze softened, his voice lowering as he spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just glad you've returned safely... son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were spoken warmly, almost tenderly, yet the moment they left his lips, the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>",1753,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","261d69b8e8a5e5f9cef288a981b28bd5689e0d6c8f853f44bb786462daaf08bf","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-308","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-306",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]