[{"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-56":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},1218498,1604,"Chapter 56: Prey 4","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AGHHH!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visceral screams echoed across the windy plains of the relatively peaceful glades. A man and a wolf faced off, staring at each other eye to eye, their gazes locked tight in eternal strife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf had its jaws clamped down tight upon the fleshy arm of the man, mangling and biting it, shattering the bones and ripping the flesh from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man struggled to even get up, the excruciating pain radiating from his right arm incapacitating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had managed to dodge the initial lunge of the wolf at the last second, he couldn't keep up with its relentless assault. Now, it played with his arm, a savage toy for the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mud and blood splattered all over his already black uniform, making him look even more dark and grotesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breaths came in ragged gasps as he resisted as long as he could, while the wolf tossed him around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its powerful paws battered his body, rolling him across the hard ground with each vicious\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spurted from his mouth with every impact, and gasping screams escaped his lips every time the wolf's teeth found purchase on his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his right arm to his left leg, the wolf played with the man, a predator toying with its prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be strange if he collapsed now, succumbing to the brutal onslaught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite the overwhelming agony and the bleakness of his situation, he did not falter. His eyes, burning with a fierce conviction and unwavering resistance, told a different story. He refused to give in, a warrior's spirit flickering like a dying ember, holding on against the odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf, although not human, couldn't help but muse upon the strange prey it had encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man before him wasn't the strongest, nor was he the most intelligent, yet there was something about him that the wolf couldn't ignore-something that would eventually haunt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a monster born within the very depths of this forest, the wolf had felt few emotions beyond the primal instincts of hunger and survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, an unusual curiosity stirred within him. A monster with intellect like his could recognize just how amusingly dangerous this man he was playing with truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the best prey the wolf had encountered in a very long time, and that was why it was fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fun seeing him scream, it was fun watching him suffer, and it was fun witnessing his unyielding resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's tenacity was a rare treat, an unexpected delight in the wolf's otherwise monotonous existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf had inherited the fiery temperament of storms, a wild and untamable spirit that reveled in the chaos it created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever he felt from the man, he was sure it would be amusing to prove wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's eyes, filled with defiance, only added to the thrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a game, a deadly dance between predator and prey, and the wolf was determined to enjoy every moment of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snarled, tightening his grip on the man's arm, relishing the taste of blood and the sensation of power coursing through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man, with his burning eyes and indomitable will, was unlike any prey he had faced before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf knew that breaking him would be a triumph, a testament to his own strength and superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as he continued to toy with the man, a nagging thought lingered in the back of his mind. This prey was different, not just in his resistance but in the way he stirred something within the wolf, a flicker of something almost like respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf shook off the thought, focusing instead on the immediate pleasure of the hunt. After all, he was a creature of the wild, and sentiment had no place in his world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, he couldn't deny the gnawing feeling that this encounter was significant, that this man would leave a mark on him, a reminder of the day when prey fought back with the heart of a true warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah... I messed up.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ughock... cough! Cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splurted from my mouth as my body was mangled left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOF!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every strike, every hit, every bite, pain surged through me, magnified by the burning sensation of the golden lightning surging within the wolf's jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each shockwave of agony tore through my facade, exposing the raw, hidden pain beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is this how I die?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoughts of death loomed deep inside my heart. No matter how much I tried to find a way out, there was no escape from this situation, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, I couldn't even see properly; the red blood dripping into my eyes blocked my already blurry vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[WARNING!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[WARNING!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't even know the exact situation I was in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The momentary sensations of relief were quickly mangled by the rough ground beneath me\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the relentless impacts from the wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even my knowledge of the game couldn't save me from this dire predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My muscles had reached their limit, and the amount of damage I had taken was far beyond my threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was quite surprised I was still conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already knew that making a mistake could cost me my life, but it seems that knowing this wasn't enough to escape the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each breath was a struggle, each movement a battle against the overwhelming pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf's relentless assault left me with no time to think, no time to strategize. The reality of my situation pressed heavily on me, a constant reminder of my mortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden lightning flickered within the wolf's jaws, sending searing jolts of pain through\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>my mangled limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body became a canvas of agony, painted with bruises, cuts, and the deep wounds inflicted\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>by the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel my strength waning, my resolve slipping with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Haha... did I grew to cocky perhaps....?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"RAAAGHACCKC!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bite on my leg,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held back the scream and the blood in my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, I could feel my body being swung left and right like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf treated me as a mere toy, shaking me violently before hurling me through the air\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with unimaginable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't hold back my scream any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breath escaped in a spray of blood as my body slammed into a large rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was so severe that I lost consciousness for a split second before regaining it, my\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>vision swimming back into focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't feel my back now-the blow was too hard. A crippling sensation coursed through\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>my spine and rib cage, bones cracking and breaking as I tried to adjust myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha... fuck me... I thought bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My death seemed inevitable now, a certainty etched into the ledger of fate. There was no\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>escape here, no hope...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why the hell do I keep resisting?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[FATE: A DRAGON'S SACRIFICE IS SHAKING!!!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[WARNING!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: HP and MP levels are below normal thresholds!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Escape area immediately!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing forward as my body slumped down from the impact against the rock, I heard the wolf\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>snarling in the background. The sound was mocking, a cruel relish in my suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I couldn't see it, I had a vivid image in my mind of its twisted pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf's growl was like a twisted melody, underscoring the symphony of my pain. Blood trickled down my face, mixing with the dirt and sweat, blurring my vision even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could barely make out the shadowy form of the beast, its eyes gleaming with a malevolent light. Every breath was a struggle, each inhale sending sharp stabs of pain through my shattered ribs. My legs felt like they were on fire, the bite wound throbbing with a relentless agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite it all, I forced myself to move, to shift my position ever so slightly, seeking some semblance of comfort in the midst of the torment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf circled me slowly, its growl growing louder, more insistent. It was toying with me,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>savoring my helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could almost hear its thoughts, mocking my futile resistance. But even in the face of this overwhelming power, I couldn't let go of that small, stubborn spark within me. Gritting my teeth against the pain, I tried to push myself up, my muscles screaming in\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>protest. The wolf's eyes followed my every movement, its lips curling back in a snarl. It was ready to strike again, to finish what it had started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the rock behind me as leverage, I managed to push myself up, leaning heavily against it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>for support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt my legs trembling beneath me, the visible flesh and bone inside my black slacks a gruesome reminder of the brutality I endured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the numbness creeping into my hand, I was grateful that I hadn't let go of my sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It remained firmly gripped in my right arm, though it was now nothing more than mangled\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my left hand, I struggled to pry it free from my strong grip, biting down on the fabric of my shirt collar to try and distract myself from the searing pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held the sword in position despite my trembling hands, raising it defiantly in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[WARNING!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[WARNING!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System messages kept flashing before me, but blinded by the red haze of blood, I couldn't\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>make out what they were saying. If I had to guess, it was probably warning me of something dire... or perhaps futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha, how ironic it would be if the system actually provided assistance right now, instead of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just warning me of impending doom, urging me to survive only to fulfill some predetermined\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How stupid...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered through gritted teeth. If I was bound to die in the first place, why did it matter how\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or when? Why did it need me to die in that specific scenario?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Emergency measures applying!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RUMBLE! RUMBLE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderous sound of lightning rippled through the air, electrifying the wind and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>atmosphere as it pricked upon my skin. I knew the wolf was intending to end it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though my vision was blurry and tinged with blood, I could sense the surge of golden lightning around its body was more potent than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was preparing to unleash its strongest skill, [Lightning Jaws].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high-level physical attack imbued with the power of lightning; it was rumored to be in the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>same category as high-ranking spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A one-hit skill, the Tempest Wolf could only use it once a day-its ultimate attack, capable of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>turning me to dust with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hooh....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calming my breath and the dwindling hope inside of me, I still held my sword firm, pointing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it towards the approaching beast. If I was going to die anyway, I might as well do it on my\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>own terms, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a blinding light that momentarily robbed me of sight, the wolf disappeared from its\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>position, accompanied by the deafening clap of thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the inevitable, I closed my eyes, bracing for the impact of the wolf's devastating\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>attack. But as seconds passed and no pain came, confusion gnawed at my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did it miss?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No... opening my eyes once more, I scanned the field through the blurry haze of red, my eyes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>widening in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf's jaws were mere inches away from my face, frozen in mid-air.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was it not finishing the job? Was it mocking me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing there, as if suspended in time, the vague shape of its jaws seemed to taunt me with\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their proximity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Conditions have been met!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why did the world suddenly become darker than ever?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if I was thrust into a black-and-white monochromatic world, where only stark\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>contrasts of light and dark existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything fell silent, enveloped in this strange yet familiar sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in this moment It felt like I was the 'KING'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{[Skill: Monarch's Will (Unique)] [Unlocked!]}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects Applying]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects: Absolute Command] [Active]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects: 90% Stat Reduction] [Active]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: All enemies in the user's presence will now have their stats reduced!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: All enemies in the user's presence will now have their wills subjugated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Emergency measures applied!] [Note: May you survive and fulfill your fate, good luck!]\u003C\u002Fp>",2044,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","026312518b26875a9cc2ac22b09a6caf5a3590cecb18f596ffc0b34ee96811fc","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-57","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-55",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]