[{"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-486":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},1218478,1604,"Chapter 486: Surprise and Goodbyes~","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-486",486,"\u003Cp>Early morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slipped into my loose white clothes, layers soft and baggy to brace against the sharp bite of winter air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mess of colorful scarves hung around my neck—most of them knitted by Snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had gone overboard, as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their warmth helped. Not just against the cold, but... something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked down the hall, the scent of breakfast drifted faintly from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother’s voice followed soon after, soft but edged with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about some breakfast before you all head out? It’s still quite early, after all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed a hand gently against her cheek, clearly wishing we’d stay just a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My father stood next to her, letting out a slow, tired yawn, rubbing one eye like he hadn’t slept much either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve got no time, Mom! The ship’s about to arrive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reina’s voice rang out as she bolted out the front door, practically hopping into her boots mid-run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow, far more composed, gave a small bow with that graceful smile of hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fufu~ We appreciate the thought, Mother, truly. But we really do have to catch the ship this time. We’ve already overstayed by several days, haven’t we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\" my mom said softly, smiling despite herself. \"Time really just flies by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe~ Don’t worry, Mother,\" Alice chimed in cheerfully. \"We’ll stay longer next time! The proper semestral vacation is just around the corner, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose nodded along beside her, brushing a few strands of hair behind her ear. \"Maybe we can invite you somewhere in the central capital next time, Mother. Somewhere nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother smiled again, eyes softening as she took them all in. \"Fufu... I appreciate the thought, my dear daughters. But truly, it’s enough. I had fun just having you all here. Even if it was brief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, the girls stepped in one by one, giving my mom heartfelt hugs and whispering their thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms, though gentle, held them tightly as if she didn’t want to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for everything...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care, Mother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll write to you next week!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was warm and a little loud—but in the best way. Laughter, gratitude, quiet sniffles here and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, my dad awkwardly scratched the back of his neck and slowly backed out of the moment like a man escaping a dangerous emotional trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like Dad was still having a bit of trouble being around the girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This will be our farewell for now as well, Father,\" Snow said gently, giving a graceful nod. \"I hope you’re blessed with a good yield in the land this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes... I hope so too, Princess— I mean, daughter Snow...\" he fumbled, quickly correcting himself with a cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah... it’s definitely going to take a little more time for him to adjust to the sudden status shift in the household. Not just because one of the empires ’princesses’ now casually called this place home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially not ones who could legally wipe out our entire bloodline with a flick of their finger and still smile sweetly afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that he had to act this awkward though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had just tried to get a little closer to the girls while they were staying here, maybe things wouldn’t have been so tense for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late now though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today marked the final day of our somewhat extended winter vacation at the estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few more hours, we’d be heading back to the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow had started to ease, and the road had finally cleared up—no more excuses for delays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother turned toward me with that soft, knowing look only moms could give.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care of them, okay, Riley?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t say anything more. She didn’t need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the carriage was already prepared and waiting by the gates. Reina was the first to hop in, sitting by the window with her arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up, will you!\" she called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hear that, girls? Reina’s already getting impatient,\" I said, raising my voice a bit. \"Hurry up and finish your goodbyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-Hey! That’s not what I meant!\" Reina immediately snapped, her voice cracking a little. \"P-Please don’t listen to him, seniors— I-I mean, sister-in-law’s...? no... b-big sisters! B-Big bro just misheard, okay?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at me, flustered and red-faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, teasing her like this might just become a new hobby of mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really was starting to act more and more like Dad—awkward under pressure and always fumbling her words when things got just a little too emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she’d never admit that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I wasn’t planning to tell her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving our goodbyes to my parents one last time, the carriage slowly rolled away from the estate, wheels crunching softly over the snow-covered road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our next destination—The Mage Association’s central gate in the nearest city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From there, we’d catch the teleportation array back to the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the estate slowly disappeared into the white backdrop, I found myself quietly leaning against the window, watching the familiar trees blur past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vacation hadn’t been long. In fact, it was technically cut shorter than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strangely enough, it felt like it had lasted just the right amount of time—long enough to breathe, to laugh, to spend time with the girls... and to face a few surprises I hadn’t anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New bonds. New challenges. A master I never thought I’d have... and even a new older sister, in her own weird way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back, this little break had turned into something way more memorable than I originally planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet sigh escaped my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" Reina suddenly spoke up, breaking the silence. She was sitting at the far right-hand side corner of the large carriage, hugging her knees a little. \"Where did sister Liyana go? I didn’t see her this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, I was currently sandwiched between Snow and Rose. Alice sat beside Reina, her gaze half-distracted by the passing snow outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She left last night,\" Snow answered calmly, adjusting the fur trim on her cloak. \"Said she needed to prepare a few things with the Duke. She didn’t explain in detail, but knowing our dear little sister... she’s probably already waiting for us at the Association building.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow’s response made me blink for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she was calling Liyana \"our dear little sister\" now? Huh. I guess they’d gotten closer than I thought. Close enough that even Liyana’s vague disappearances weren’t strange to her anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That used to be a ’me only’ experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Reina muttered, nodding a little. \"Guess I can still say my goodbyes then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instead of worrying about goodbyes, how about you worry more about becoming a proper senior for her?\" I replied with a teasing smirk, glancing her way. \"She’s joining the academy next school year, remember? With how lazy you’ve been lately, I doubt you can be a good role model.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reina sat up straight and puffed her cheeks. \"I’ve never neglected my training! I’ve just... been enjoying a few well-earned breaks here and there! Besides, it’s vacation! You’re allowed a little breathing room!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet... you’re still the same rank in class, right?\" I added, nudging the final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-That’s because ranking is based on different metrics!\" she snapped, flailing her arms a little. \"And for your information, my rank is in progress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice chuckled quietly beside her, trying not to laugh out loud, while Rose just smiled faintly. Snow gave a small, approving nod though I just laughed even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop laughing you idiot brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yup my little sister is the cutest when she’s angry’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as we stepped into the Mage’s Association building and made our way toward the docking station for the floating ships, Liyana’s bright voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was waiting for us in the lounge area, casually waving her hand with a wide smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, a crowd had already begun to form around her—though none dared get too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone kept a respectful distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was the daughter of the Grand Duke, the ruler of this land. Her presence demanded attention even when she wasn’t trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, come to think of it, she hadn’t bothered to hide herself in public much lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not since I returned from the estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she would use spells to conceal herself or keep a low profile, especially when walking with me or the other girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now? She didn’t seem to care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, I didn’t either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow, Alice, Rose...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just walking beside them already drew enough attention to make anyone’s head spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to hide our relationships now would just be pointless—not to mention stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe~ darling, you smell so good~\" Liyana grinned, rushing toward me with her arms open wide before burying her face into my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O-Ow...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose tugged sharply at Liyana’s ear, pulling her away with a calm but clearly unamused look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re in public,\" Rose said simply, not even needing to raise her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liyana pouted as she rubbed her ear. \"That hurts, you know, sister Rose...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then control yourself,\" Rose replied flatly, letting go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes~ Yes~\" Liyana chirped playfully, not at all offended as she twirled back beside us like nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but sigh a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Rose openly reprimand Liyana like that still caught me off guard sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1571,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.926Z",1,"novelbin.me","9ca42875cd6e63587d4d2554f53369b5973b66419fb662852f0c29c7537a7577","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-487","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-485",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]