[{"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-516":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},1218957,1604,"Chapter 516: Evaluation For Freshmen and Seniors Interlude","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-516",516,"\u003Cp>Chapter 516: Evaluation For Freshmen and Seniors Interlude\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like sinking into a vat of boiling oil—no, hotter than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like drowning in a molten sea with no surface to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation wasn’t just on her skin; it was in her bones, her blood, even her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gnawed at every inch of her being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no escaping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia couldn’t scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her throat felt sealed by the heat, her voice devoured before it could even form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision blurred as her body became the center of the inferno.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything inside her, the mana she once thought familiar—reliable—now turned on her like a beast finally let loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the warmth she once felt comforted by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, this was an old flame she thought she had long since learned to control—an ancient, primal fire now running wild, unchained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since her mana had been aligned with fire, she had always believed the flames were a reflection of herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passionate, untamed, but manageable. A friend. A partner. A strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This… this wasn’t a partnership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was complete surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like her body would break apart from the inside, her nerves twisting and twitching in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet something about it—this raw, unfiltered agony—felt… peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like stepping naked into the furnace of one’s own soul and finally accepting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more holding back. No more shaping it into forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure and destructive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOOOOOOSHHHH—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled as her crimson sword, [Ignis], reacted violently to her release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade roared alive, wreathed in a blaze deeper and more saturated than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resonated—not with her mana, but with her intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her will. With the decision to stop controlling the fire… and instead become it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded like a war drum as the flames devoured the air itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, as the raging pillar of fire briefly receded, she slowly floated back down to the blackened, half-melted earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her boots cracked the superheated stone beneath as she landed with quiet force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes, glowing like lit coals, locked onto the one figure still standing unfazed through it all—Riley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, this… is what you meant,” she whispered, a breathless understanding woven into her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To burn everything… wasn’t metaphor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A revelation. A truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She almost laughed aloud at the simplicity of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d spent all this time trying to refine her flames—shape them, sculpt them, balance heat with control, power with discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was never what Riley asked of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he demanded was… totality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unrelenting inferno with no reservations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind of flame that consumes not just the enemy—but the battlefield, the rules, even the self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around her, the cave responded to her awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone sizzled and collapsed into magma, the air shimmered in waves of heat distortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana in the surroundings began to distort, combusting on contact with hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her own mana was burning—no, being burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It no longer cycled calmly through her veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It screamed. It lashed. And yet, she embraced it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was no longer channeling fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pale blue radiance shimmered across his body, his aura desperately resisting the inferno engulfing the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames that surged from Stacia’s core weren’t ordinary — they were unrelenting, raw, and all-consuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his reinforced mana defenses, he couldn’t suppress all of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly burning everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back slightly, eyes flicking toward the back of the cavern where Vanessa struggled to keep herself upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms trembled as she raised a protective shield of wind and earth around her, but it was crumbling fast — the searing heat was too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia no longer cared about her surroundings. Her flames didn’t distinguish friend from foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her consciousness had fully surrendered to her instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this went on for even a few more seconds…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanessa would be incinerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to end this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already gotten what he wanted from both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he had to do his job — the role expected of someone branded an S-rank monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single breath, Riley’s mana burst outward — no longer passively defensive, but honed and compacted into something razor-sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He condensed his aura, forcing it to remain stable even under the oppressive heat that devoured the very air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks of lightning crackled at his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They danced wildly along his shoulders, slithering down his sheathed blade like serpents made of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath him split slightly from the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward into an Iai stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sheathed sword gleamed, arcs of electricity gathering and crawling along the polished edge of the hilt as he steadied his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Stacia responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crimson blade, Ignis, roared in her hand — its flames howling with unrestrained fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted it above her head, and the fire swelled like a sea boiling over, rising with her will to destroy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her silhouette was wreathed in chaos, her eyes glowing fiercely through the waves of heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flames surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both moved at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hidden Blade Technique]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First Form: Blue Moon]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWIIISHHHHH—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Flame Arts]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crimson Slash]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOSHHHH—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One attack brought out like the speed of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other rose down like the scream of a dying star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning and fire collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOM—!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash erupted like the heavens falling onto the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the impact swallowed the cave in a single breath — the entire hill disintegrated, flames scorching the earth as shockwaves split the land open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees in the surrounding forest were flattened, vaporized, or lit aflame in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sky above seemed to momentarily glow with the aftermath of their collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[RANK #2 — FRESHMAN: VANESSA] — ELIMINATED\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[RANK #3 — FRESHMAN: STACIA ALGER DEL LUNA] — ELIMINATED\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcement boomed across the northern forest like the tolling of a bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment of silence blanketed the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I shouldn’t have used that much mana…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hands were lightly trembling from the move I just gave Stacia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t hold back—not even a little. So this level of destruction… yeah, it was expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, looking at the now probably forever-changed landscape in this part of the forest, maybe I owe the principal a personal apology later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t like I could control it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding back my mana wasn’t exactly easy—especially when most of it was being burned the moment it left my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously, Stacia’s mana burn was just as overpowered as I remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ridiculous skill with the rare [Growth] trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning it’ll keep evolving—possibly all the way up to EX-rank in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a good thing I pushed her this far. If anything, this little meltdown guarantees I won’t have to worry too much about her upcoming fight with the Clown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’ll probably burn through whatever tricks he throws at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Vanessa…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a bit of relief knowing that Erebil hasn’t made any unnecessary moves in the elven kingdom—at least not without me noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Vanessa didn’t react to the energy of death inside me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was already proof enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there’s still a chance she just didn’t notice the source of my blessing’s influence—but an Elf like her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially considering the World Tree is the only thing keeping Erebil’s full influence from spreading into this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, no one should be crazy enough to cross this molten field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically, my designated battle area is now reduced to scorched earth and melted stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I should probably check up on Rose next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Stacia woke up, the first thing she saw was a white ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked. Once. Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her body jolted upright on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, dry breath escaped her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was struggling to breathe, her chest rising and falling in uneven gasps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision was blurry—everything was spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her limbs felt heavy, her thoughts cloudy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re alright… Calm down! Healers! Get me a mana potion—this student’s showing signs of severe mana overlap and deficiency!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice beside her rang out in panic. One of the medical team, maybe? She couldn’t tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything sounded muffled, distant—like she was underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning sensation in her chest… it slowly began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts started to piece themselves back together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind cleared just enough to remember what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems I lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was to be expected. But even so—she wasn’t disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because… she had grown stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not strong enough to stand beside him yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But maybe just strong enough to be part of his world now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was more than enough for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough—!! Cough!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood burst from her mouth, warm and thick as it dripped down her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Q-Quick! Mana stabilizers! Get them now! Student Stacia, do not move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her palms were soaked in her own blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart felt like it was being crushed, pain exploding in her chest like a spell gone wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her limbs wouldn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A throbbing headache hit her like a hammer, and the world swayed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems her mana didn’t fully restore after the emergency transfer. What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It got burned, you say? That’s impossible! This is enchanted with celestial magic, for goddess’s sake—I’m not an idiot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just stabilize her for now. Rest, student. We’ll handle the rest…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices around her grew louder, mixing into shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tools clattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even with all the chaos swirling around her…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a strange pleasure in the pain—like something warm and beautiful burning inside her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah~ I need you… senior…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was a soft mumble, barely audible through the mess of pain and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…my hero~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, her consciousness gave out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Redeem codes for the first 10 readers of this chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1667,"2026-06-03T14:41:03.112Z",1,"novelbin.me","3175954f642ef53d6f0ef6d837f91563cb4df664a663407f1bc392d790e8143a","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-623","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-622",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]