[{"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-324":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},1218716,1604,"Chapter 324: Establishing Relationships","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-324",324,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and as morning gave way to evening, the imperial capital remained as lively as\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast and bustling city, filled with endless wonders-one could spend months exploring its streets and still not uncover every hidden gem within its grand architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From extravagant markets brimming with exotic wares to lavish theaters showcasing breathtaking performances, the capital offered an endless array of entertainment and indulgence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, despite the city's countless attractions, two of its most stunning inhabitants had chosen to remain seated in a small yet elegant café, locked in an unexpected battle of endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose and Snow sat across from each other, their gazes flickering between one another and the towering desserts before them-two gigantic parfaits, adorned with layers of fruit, whipped cream, and an absurd amount of sweetness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They each took a bite, their expressions subtly tensing as the overwhelming chill of the frozen treat spread through their mouths and down their throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight shiver ran down Snow's spine, while Rose's fingers twitched as she tightened her grip on her spoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bead of sweat formed on Snow's temple, though she quickly masked it with an air of nonchalance. \"Giving up?\" she asked, tilting her head with an almost smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Rose scoffed, her golden eyes narrowing. \"I'd like to ask you that-your face is turning paler than ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them had planned for this to escalate into a full-blown competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet somehow, somewhere between the first few bites, their casual outing had evolved into an unspoken duel—a test of willpower, of pride, of sheer stubbornness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, having come this far, there was no backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose jabbed her spoon into the parfait with renewed determination. Snow, not one to be outdone, mirrored her movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The café staff watched in silent amusement, whispering among themselves about the two ethereal beauties waging war against their desserts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few other customers stole glances, some chuckling at the absurdity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rose and Snow paid them no mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't about logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'For how long is she going to last?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow wondered, suppressing the growing nausea in her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm an ice mage myself, but even I'm having trouble keeping up...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer amount of frozen desserts they had consumed since this morning was absurd-any normal person would have tapped out long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Rose, with her golden eyes gleaming in quiet determination, remained completely unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, she seemed more composed as time went on, her posture elegant, her spoon gliding smoothly through yet another spoonful of parfait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is she cheating somehow?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't make sense. Rose should be just as bloated and sickly as she was by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming sweetness, combined with the ridiculous quantity they had consumed, should have made both of them surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, there she was-calm, collected, still eating\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Rose subtly studied Snow from across the table, ensuring that her ever-stoic poker face remained intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She should break soon enough...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were well aware that what they were doing was childish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stupid, even. But there was no turning back-not after the bet they had made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever wins gets to have Riley for an entire day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been decided in a reckless moment of competitive pride, but neither could bring themselves to take it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, they knew how ridiculous it was. It wasn't as if they could simply claim Riley's time without his say in the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But logic had no place in the hearts of young maidens vying for an unspoken position in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was even one way to get a step ahead-one fleeting day to establish their presence in his heart-then it was something worth securing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it meant waging war with absurd amounts of sugar and ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both knew the true purpose of this supposed \"date.\" It was meant to be a way for them\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to understand each other better-something Riley himself had requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, neither could help but view it as something more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet war waged between two young maidens, each prying for a place in Riley's heart. Establishing dominance, no matter how subtle, was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them could afford to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn't mean they weren't trying to genuinely understand each other, they actually tried to talk it out from the start....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Establishing rules to follow and establishing one's position in Riley's life though in one way or another their conversations always lead to unexpected verbal conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact was, they weren't complete strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had worked together in the student council from time to time, and as classmates, they had shared more than a few conversations-albeit brief and impersonal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose and Snow had never been close, but there was no outright animosity between them\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well... at least not until Riley came into the picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Rose, Riley was her only source of light-the one person who had illuminated her world when she had been drowning in the shadows of her monotonous world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere thought of Snow taking that light away for herself was something she could not\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>allow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Snow, she had long accepted that Riley was bound to attract a harem in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That much was inevitable. But just because she accepted it didn't mean she would yield her\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no intention of relinquishing the position of first wife to anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if the woman sitting across from her had any ideas about taking that role, then this\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>needed to be settled-right here, right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as she took a bite of her already half eaten parfait....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grumble~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow's stomach gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had just returned from the massive dungeon raids with Flamme, my body slightly aching\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>from the relentless battles we had fought and constant use of my skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the sight that greeted me upon my return was nothing short of surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Had my plan worked or not?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were you two doing...?\" I asked, my gaze shifting between Rose and Snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose looked at me with a hint of triumph in her eyes, but it was clear that she wasn't completely alright. Her expression, though victorious, was slightly strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when I glanced behind her, Snow was in a similar state-her normally pristine composure cracked ever so slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of answering me, Snow simply eyed Rose with a sharp look of irritation. Her blue eyes shimmered, and for a brief moment, frost flickered around her figure as if she was ready to say something-only for her to silently suppress it, exhaling in resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snow-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night had already fallen, and I had been expecting to at least have dinner with her. But before\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could even ask, she cut me off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take good care of her for now, Riley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one final glance, she left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something in her eyes—a silent message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn't get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had I done something wrong again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could process any of it-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden warmth pressed against my right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked down, only to see Rose clinging tightly to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, she had stealthily snuck to my side, entwining her arm with mine in a firm yet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>almost possessive manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden eyes gleamed as she whispered, her voice soft but undeniably firm-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting today until this exact moment in time tomorrow... you're mine, Riley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose and I walked side by side along the grand halls of the imperial castle, our hands intertwined, fingers gently interlocking as we took slow, unhurried steps together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight streamed through the arched windows, casting a soft, ethereal glow upon us, illuminating the polished marble floors beneath our feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we walked, Rose spoke, recounting the events of the day in her usual calm and composed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried a hint of amusement, though I could tell she was still trying to piece together everything that had transpired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, the way she explained it all was so absurdly predictable that I couldn't even be\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>surprised. If I had to guess how their day together would have gone, this was exactly the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>outcome I would have expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, I was starving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But eating could come later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose had already admitted she was too full to join me for a meal, yet she still insisted on\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>eating with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since taking a walk from the castle toward the city would take some time, I figured it was a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>good opportunity for her to let her overstuffed stomach settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you and Snow made a bet?\" I finally asked, glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Rose admitted without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my time being part of it...?\" She hesitated, then softly replied, \"...Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her for a moment before letting out a small sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two... they really just decide everything on their own, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't even mad-just mildly exasperated. I've been spoiling them a bit too much...\u003C\u002Fp>",1514,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","64c2c7d6ecf8c3b541bf704012de53f135d07ecafd8c454b462cd4943a96a8a1","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-325","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-323",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]