[{"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-346":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},1218738,1604,"Chapter 346: Party 3.5","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-346",346,"\u003Cp>\"I see… Well then, if you ever need guidance or advice regarding the sword, you can always call on me,\" I said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa returned a polite smile. \"We'll keep that in mind, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then. I'd better get going.\" I gave them a small wave before turning to walk past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I stepped forward, Emilia suddenly reached out, her hand trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Ah, w-wait, Senior! C-Can I hold your hand for a bit? There's something I'd like to confirm—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa swiftly interjected. \"Enna, we're running out of time. Remember, the principal only gave us a few hours to investigate, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-But…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No buts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa tightened her grip on Emilia's wrist, gently but firmly pulling her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young saintess stumbled slightly as she was dragged along, her blueeyes glistening with unshed tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked back at me with a pitiful expression, as if silently begging for me to rescue her from Vanessa's grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could only smile gently at her, raising a hand in a small wave of farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—she cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as Vanessa pulled her away, Emilia kept turning back, her gaze filled with lingering hesitation and curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, she allowed herself to be led away, disappearing down the hallway with her escort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled lightly, my thoughts drifting to whatever it was Emilia had wanted to \"confirm.\" Something about my mana, most likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a shame I can't let her meet Lucas right now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If their paths still didn't cross naturally after we were done clearing the dungeon, then I'd have no choice but to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcefully, if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, I'd just hold onto the rings the goddess had given me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would come into play soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only two weeks left before the practicals officially closed, time was running short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If my calculations were correct, a day or two should be enough for the party I was forming to clear the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…No, maybe not even a full day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not with Rose involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I guess I'll just have to entice Lucas and the others into doing all the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing riles him up more than me, anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANGG!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew through the air as a mini explosion erupted upon impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two streaks of light clashed violently, illuminating the surroundings in golden and green hues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roars of their blades filled the air, each strike reverberating like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive explosion followed as the force of their attacks sent both duelists skidding backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer impact created a shockwave, pushing them dozens of meters apart before they finally came to a halt, standing opposite each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas steadied his breathing, wiping the sweat from his forehead. He narrowed his eyes at his opponent, a small, satisfied smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're getting better at this, Janica…\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think so?\" Janica replied, mirroring his actions as she wiped her own forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension between them slowly dissipated as they both slid their swords back into their scabbards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas took a moment to study her, noting the improvement in her form. A sense of pride filled him as he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Well, there are certain aspects of your swordplay that still leave a few openings, but that's mostly because of your weapon. Rapiers were designed for swift and precise strikes, so it's not really a flaw—just a characteristic of your style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica hummed in thought, tapping a finger against the hilt of her rapier. \"Hmm… I was hoping to increase my attack power, but I guess piercing attacks are the only thing I can really amplify.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you should be satisfied with your stance for now. Developing an entirely new method might just hinder your current progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica let out a deep sigh before dramatically throwing her hands up. \"Haah~ Why is it so hard to reach enlightenment with the sword?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted as she closed the distance between them, her frustration evident in her narrowed eyes. Lucas chuckled at her exaggerated reaction, shaking his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you're overthinking it,\" he replied simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, you're sweating a whole lot, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica extended a soft towel toward Lucas, her expression a mix of concern and mild exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas smiled as he took it from her hands, dabbing his forehead. \"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm the one who asked you to train with me, so I should be the one thanking you,\" Janica said, crossing her arms. Her sharp emerald eyes studied him closely before she added, \"Was it hard holding back against me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas blinked, caught off guard. \"What are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica sighed, tilting her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, Lucas. We've been together since we were kids. I know pretty much everything there is to know about you—including the subtle signs you think you can hide. Ever since we entered the academy, you've grown exponentially stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas chuckled nervously, scratching his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been expecting a lecture, maybe even a complaint about his overwhelming strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surprisingly, none of that came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Janica simply looked at him with genuine concern, her sharp gaze softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled, feeling a pang of guilt. \"I'm sorry… I didn't mean to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica shook her head. \"It's fine. You were holding back as a form of training too, weren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You noticed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously. Your blade was filled with tension at the start, but midway, you adjusted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas let out a small laugh, impressed yet unsurprised by how perceptive she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all honesty, ever since that night—since he dreamed of… no, since he met Evelyn—his strength had skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just gradual progress; it was as if something had forcefully elevated him beyond his limits, making it difficult for even him to keep up with his own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a sudden surge of strength had been poured into him, bypassing the hard work he should have needed to attain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt good getting stronger—really good—but growing unnaturally like this would only lead to more problems down the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength without control was dangerous, and power without understanding carried risks he wasn't sure he was ready to face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'My sword has gotten stronger as well…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas glanced down at the holy sword in his hands, his fingers tightening around its hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A creeping suspicion nagged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very moment the blade had chosen him, he had wondered why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did it suddenly stick to him that day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he thought it was simply fate or some predetermined connection, but now, the truth was becoming clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword was drawn to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that had been the only thing, he could have ignored it. But the real problem wasn't just its unnatural attachment to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's sucking way too much…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of aura it absorbed from him was excessive—far beyond what he could comfortably manage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It drained him at an alarming rate, to the point where he hesitated to even use it in real battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike a normal weapon, the blade's sharpness and strength depended entirely on how much aura was poured into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a double-edged sword, amplifying his attacks but simultaneously siphoning more than he could afford to give.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in their brief spar just now, Lucas had been forced to be extremely careful, holding back as much as possible to avoid seriously harming Janica.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, those two are serious monsters…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe we shouldn't have trained here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're second-year seniors, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that female senior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs in the air grew louder, whispers and hushed conversations drifting around them like an encroaching tide. Lucas and Janica both noticed the growing attention, exchanging a brief glance before looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It sure has gotten lively here…\" Janica muttered, crossing her arms as she scanned the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had expected a few students to be hanging around—the academy granted them plenty of free time, after all—but she hadn't expected this many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training grounds, which were usually empty save for a few dedicated individuals, were now filled with first-year students, all either practicing their techniques or watching others spar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unusual. Most students, especially the younger ones, preferred to keep their fighting styles hidden, whether it be martial arts or magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here they were, openly displaying their skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did something change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that she disliked the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some ways, it was nice to have more people around. It made the training grounds feel less isolated, more alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time… she couldn't shake a slight sense of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like one of her secret spots had been discovered and taken over by a bunch of random people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a quiet sigh, pushing the thought aside. This was a public training ground. It wasn't like she had any claim to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still… she couldn't help but miss the peace and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica glanced at Lucas, who was still staring intently at his unnaturally pristine white sword, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile tugged at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'At least he's still the same old Lucas…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, if she were being honest, she wished he'd be just a bit more affectionate toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking the thought away, she nudged him lightly with her elbow. \"Lucas, since we have some time before we head out for monster hunting, why don't we go out for a bit—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words trailed off as she noticed a figure approaching from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden blonde hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence that commanded attention without even trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no mistaking who he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hushed ripple of murmurs spread through the training grounds as the first-year students around them took notice of the newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, look… it's him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—why is he here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we hide…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tension filled the air as many of the onlookers instinctively paused their training, their eyes fixed warily on the approaching young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas, sensing the sudden shift in atmosphere, turned to see who had caused such a reaction—only for his gaze to land on the one person in the entire academy he had set his sights on surpassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Riley?\" he mumbled, his grip tightening ever so slightly on his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley's expression remained as apathetic as ever as he approached them. His sharp blue eyes flicked between Lucas and Janica, his posture relaxed yet unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica, feeling the weight of his gaze, shifted uncomfortably. \"Do you… need something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, actually.\" Riley's tone was as calm and direct as always. \"I'm glad you two haven't left before I arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Janica blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without preamble, Riley stated his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucas. Janica. Would you two be willing to form a party with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…A party?\" Lucas repeated, brows furrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Riley's gaze was unwavering. \"Let's go clear a dungeon together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas and Janica exchanged glances, their previous ease vanishing as suspicion immediately settled at the forefront of their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>",1836,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","9301e1db6d643915fddc35799e1a7331a63bc8281bc8c51dcf1b4a82b309caa3","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-347","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-345",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]