[{"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-359":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},1218622,1604,"Chapter 359: Dungeon End Interlude","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-359",359,"\u003Cp>[CONGRATULATIONS!!!! AN INSTANT DROP ITEM HAS BEEN AWARDED!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, three floating light orbs manifested in front of me, their soft glow pulsating with power as they hovered in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren’t the rewards supposed to be two?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One guaranteed item and one random drop—that was how it had always worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, here they were. Three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something wasn’t right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My luck isn’t that kind Afterall…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bright system light faded, the first reward revealed itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fragment-like scale, metallic and shimmering under the dungeon’s dim glow, hovered for a moment before settling into my hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I instantly recognized it—a crucial piece I had been searching for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, I could finally awaken my [Tempest Sword].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Item Acquired: The Sleeping Blade: Vale (Unique)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow exhale left my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the second item materialized. It floated in place momentarily… before dropping unceremoniously to the ground with a soft thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Item Acquired: Heavenly Golem’s Robe (A)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I crouched down and picked it up, inspecting the fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an exact replica of the robe worn by the Heavenly Demonic Golem—a flowing garment imbued with faint celestial runes, its energy still radiating faint traces of divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What the hell am I supposed to do with this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned it over in my hands, frowning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t exactly my style… maybe I should give it to Seo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I pondered, another notification popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Boss Subjugation Hidden Time Quest Completed. Bonus Item Rewarded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brows rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…A hidden reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That explained the third drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, dungeon bosses only dropped two items—one guaranteed, one random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I had never encountered this hidden quest trigger before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the game, something like this never happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again… what I had just done was impossible back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My thoughts were interrupted as the final item appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing rune stone, its surface etched with shifting, intricate patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it fully manifested, its dense mana signature sent a faint ripple through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Item Acquired: Rune Stone of Cloning (S)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rune stone…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t seen something like this in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…But could I even use it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if responding to my doubt, the system reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Rune Mastery] [Proficiency: 0%] [Automatically Activated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could even process what was happening, the rune stone dropped into my hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment my fingers touched it, something clicked in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a flood of knowledge was forcefully injected into my brain—numbers, symbols, intricate rune patterns, the logic behind their structure…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complex puzzle unfolded itself in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—I understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of this rune, the method to activate it, the precise calculations required to make it function—everything fell into place within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rune Comprehension Complete!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of raw knowledge pulsed through me. It wasn’t just an understanding—I could feel the essence of the rune, its deep and intricate patterns weaving themselves into my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone in my hand hummed, as if resonating with my very soul, awaiting my decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Item: Rune Stone of Cloning (S)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[An ancient stone engraved with intricate runes, pulsating with arcane energy. Upon consumption, this stone bestows the user with a unique ability—an extension of themselves manifested through pure runic magic.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Rune Stone of Cloning essence understood. Would you like to consume the rune?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes] \u002F [No]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I confirmed it, the rune stone dissolved into pure golden energy, flowing into my body like liquid light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arcane symbols once etched into the stone etched themselves into my skin—for a brief moment, I felt the weight of something ancient settle within me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Item: Rune Stone of Cloning (S) Absorbed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations! You have unlocked a new skill!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system notifications flashed before me, but my focus was already on the power awakening within me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Granted Skill: Runic Clone (Unique)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The user gains the ability to create a perfect copy of themselves, known as a Runic Clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This clone possesses the same base stats as the original but lacks all skills and abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the user can willingly transfer one skill to the clone upon its creation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Additional Traits:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The clone will inherit personality traits from the original, depending on how many memories the user chooses to transfer during summoning.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The clone remains in existence indefinitely unless:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is killed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The user willingly dispels it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Upon the clone’s destruction, its memories will transfer back to the original.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Runic Clone Cooldown after Death - 720 Hours.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My thoughts raced as I processed the sheer utility of this skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was better than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clone that didn’t just disappear after a short duration. No time limit. No restrictions. A true extension of myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if I could transfer a skill…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my fist, feeling the newfound power simmer beneath my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... changes everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never knew this skill was this overpowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, I had seen it in the skill tree before, buried deep within the upper-limit abilities, but I had never bothered reading through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of those skills that seemed impossibly distant—locked behind layers of grinding, intricate prerequisites, and absurd time investments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the game, barely anyone got it early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was considered a late-stage power, something that required a perfect setup and an ungodly amount of resources to unlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here I was… holding it in my hands right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if I used it wisely…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my fist, the weight of possibility pressing against my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can multitask on an entirely different level now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Detected Evil Presence has now diminished. Stats will return to normal levels in 10 seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled as I felt the strength slowly wash away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming sense of divinity that had wrapped around me began to fade, my body gradually returning to its normal state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around me rushed back into focus—the sounds I had tuned out came crashing in all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden aura that had enveloped me dimmed, the divine radiance dissipating like flickering embers in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R-Riley….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet, almost trembling voice reached my ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica stood there, staring at me, her face frozen in a mix of astonishment, confusion, and something close to disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips parted slightly, but it took her a moment before she found her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What was that…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hung between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, I had gotten so caught up in the implications of the rune that I completely forgot about these guys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I had tried my best to contain most of my divine mana, the sheer weight of my presence must have been overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them—people with no exposure to the sacred energy of divinity—I might as well have been something impossibly beyond their comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, it must have felt like the goddess herself had descended upon this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Janica’s question for now, I turned my head slightly, my gaze shifting toward the distance.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was still staring at me, his expression mirroring Janica’s—eyes wide, filled with something between shock, awe, and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was trembling, his muscles visibly strained, probably begging him to rest, and yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even through exhaustion, through whatever pain he was feeling, he kept his gaze locked onto me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…There was really no way out of this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little improvisation was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides… I think this guy needs it, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled, shifting my stance slightly. Then, with deliberate calmness, I spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucas… can you reach my sword?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw it—the brief, sharp flicker of surprise in his eyes. He wasn’t expecting me to acknowledge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I knew exactly what kind of person Lucas was. He was emotional, driven, and stubborn to a fault. A single sentence from me was enough to throw him off balance, making him hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disappointment that had been lingering on his face quickly vanished, replaced by something sharper, more focused. His fingers twitched slightly, and his eyes locked onto me with newfound intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s exactly the look I wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet, almost amused smile tugged at my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, I had finally secured an asset for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas… this moment is your turning point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use what you just saw. Let it burn into your memory, let it fuel you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the power I wielded just now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power that left you standing there, stunned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s something you can reach, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you really tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since I’ve already decided to save the world, it’s only fair that I drag you along with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this moment on—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll become my go-to asset. My slav— no rather worker…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And eventually, the perfect tool to take down Erebil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Riley… I knew it. You really are special…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, knowing smile tugged at Lucas’s lips as he observed the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley, the same person who had stood moments ago bathed in divine radiance, emanating a presence so overwhelming it felt like the descent of a god—was now getting pestered by Seo and Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose had her arms crossed, her Golden eyes narrowed in suspicion as she bombarded Riley with questions, clearly displeased that she’d missed whatever just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo, ever composed yet equally curious, pressed him in her usual methodical way, trying to extract answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Riley?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all his supposed untouchable greatness, for the awe-inspiring power he just displayed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked… normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed. Frustrated. Bickering like an everyday guy caught between two relentless forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I guess he’s like me in that aspect…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his power, despite everything that made him different, Riley still had people who treated him like a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not an untouchable hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not an existence beyond comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just… Riley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas shifted slightly, exhaling as the aches in his body made themselves known again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Need some more, bud?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas turned his head slightly to see Kagami, slumped against a piece of rubble nearby, holding out a high-quality healing potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was still slightly bruised, and exhaustion was evident in his posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas shook his head. \"You take it. You took more damage than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kagami raised an eyebrow, but he didn’t argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quiet shrug, he pocketed the potion, taking a moment to glance at Lucas—then at Riley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, Kagami saw the same look in Lucas’s eyes that he himself had once carried—that faint, unspoken weight of realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second ago, there was jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jealousy toward Riley’s ridiculous strength. Toward the sheer distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That jealousy had been replaced with something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because after seeing it up close—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After feeling that overwhelming power—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley wasn’t just strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was someone worth chasing after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the group had long accepted that Riley was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was known as a hidden master within the academy—a figure of speculation and whispered rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to think his strength was on this level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something far beyond the standard of any so-called master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden or not, that level of power was unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It defied expectations. Shattered what they thought was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And though none of them could deny that he had saved them, there was an undeniable truth lingering in the air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley was hiding something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A secret far heavier than any of them could grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those who owed him their lives, for those who had seen firsthand what he could do, they weren’t in any position to question him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet murmur broke the tense silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the guy hides so many secrets…\" Kagami muttered, his voice low but laced with something akin to awe. \"You can’t help but think he’s cool, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas, gripping the hilt of his pristine white sword, was silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes gleamed faintly, a reflection of something deeper stirring within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… he’s really cool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his tone was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toned down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because admiration wasn’t the only thing running through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Lucas… can you reach my sword?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley’s words echoed in his head, forcing him to relive that moment of powerlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer overwhelming strength Riley had displayed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization that no matter how hard he had trained, no matter how much he had pushed himself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still so far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sense of dread coursed through Lucas’s veins, but rather than let it consume him—he held onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because giving up was never an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on his sword tightened, determination replacing hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Wait for me, Riley…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes flickered with newfound resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My blade will reach you soon. I swear it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet promise formed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Janica sat close by, watching Lucas carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t say a word, but she didn’t have to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silent implications in his golden eyes, the quiet storm brewing within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted toward Riley; her expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a sigh, she quickly averted her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head, pressing it against her knees, willing herself to push away the emotions rising inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart betrayed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now isn’t the time to be feeling this, you idiot!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was turning into a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was already tiring enough. She couldn’t allow herself to be afflicted by this any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it wasn’t that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>",2278,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","57bd376cc3f433ae24a6b2c569be2d920433984f99d6ad5c5643c12cfdf5413a","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-22","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-21",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]