[{"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-591":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},1218860,1604,"Chapter 591: Continental Festival 15","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-591",591,"\u003Cp>Haah...! Haaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each breath burned in Hajey’s lungs as he sprinted through the dense forest, branches snapping and leaves scattering behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His boots barely touched the ground before he kicked off again, weaving between trees with desperate precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did it all start to go wrong!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded so hard it drowned out every other sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat and blood mixed on his cheek as he grit his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shit—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FOOOOSH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent blaze roared past his side, slamming into the trees ahead and erupting into a wave of golden-red fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion tore through the forest, scattering embers that clung to the bark and ground like burning snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hajey dove to the side, rolling behind a large boulder as another streak of flame blasted by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat singed his arm, his mana barrier hissing and crackling like it was about to melt away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the aftermath—the place he’d just been standing was now a crater of molten earth and ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sturdy mana coating around his body was burning away just from being near those flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit... she’s insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His day had already gone to hell the moment he ran into Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, things managed to get worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real nightmare began when he and his remaining squad stumbled across her—that crazed person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He risked a glance over his shoulder—the cause of his misery blazing in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from this far, one look was enough for anyone to know who she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Platinum-blonde hair that shimmered like molten silver, eyes burning crimson like embers, and a beauty that could have belonged to a goddess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the fire swirling wildly around her, she looked less like a human and more like some divine spirit of flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia Alger Del Luna Crown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princess of the Del Luna Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her name carried weight—one of the most prodigious geniuses in the academy, a monster among monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, she was after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hajey grit his teeth, a mix of disbelief and frustration twisting his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he knew about her. Just like the other top students, he’d made sure to study every single one of them before the competition began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strengths, weaknesses, habits—everything that might help him avoid ever crossing paths with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had planned everything perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even made countermeasures just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a sudden explosion of fire, a blinding light that swallowed the forest whole, and before anyone could react, half of his group was gone—burned to ash in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did she attack them so suddenly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because they got too close to her territory?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, Hajey was sure her team wasn’t even nearby. He had checked, double-checked. There was no reason for her to be there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what—?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind raced as he leapt over a fallen log, flames licking the ground behind him. The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just Stacia wandering around aimlessly and deciding to have some fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was targeting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it in the way her attacks chased only his group, the precision of it all, the fact she hadn’t gone after anyone else nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No... this wasn’t coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hajey’s breath hitched, his body shivering despite the unbearable heat surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s... deliberately hunting us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never did anything that could’ve caught her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No provocation, no mistake, nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts spiraled, frustration mixing with panic as he tore through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plans were falling apart faster than he could think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every move he made since the start of the competition was carefully built to avoid situations like this—and yet here he was, running for his life like some weakling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw, veins bulging on his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t keep running like this... I’ll be roasted alive before I even reach cover!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single thought surfaced in his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I use it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused his mana downward, his feet glowing faintly under the strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Blade Technique’s[Second Form: New Moon]—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a high-speed movement art that could instantly tear through space, giving him a single window to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he used it now, he could get away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was a catch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t mastered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a desperate gamble—his body could only endure one use before collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still... it was that or die here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he prepared to activate it, a familiar wave of scorching heat pressed against his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it—fuck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roaring fireball screamed past his ear, the heat searing the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hairline caught flame for a split second before he ducked and rolled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion behind him was deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of burning air slammed into him, throwing him off his feet like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world spun as he crashed and rolled across the ground, coughing up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aghh—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed into a thick tree trunk, his bones rattling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact nearly knocked him unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he couldn’t breathe; his lungs felt like they were on fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced his trembling hands against the dirt, trying to push himself up—but his limbs refused to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body felt drained, as if every drop of mana inside him had been boiled dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at his arms—his veins glowed faintly, mana leaking out like steam. The air shimmered around him, the temperature so high it distorted his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the emergency bracelet on his wrist—his one safety net—was beginning to melt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic inside it flickered weakly, the usual soft light now sputtering and cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha... you’ve gotta be kidding me...\" he muttered hoarsely, watching it warp under the heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will it even work... when I die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought made his stomach twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere behind him, the sound of slow footsteps approached—steady, unhurried, confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You run well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm, melodic voice slipped through the smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hajey froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust cleared, Stacia was already there—standing right in front of him, just a few steps away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-red flames behind her painted her platinum hair in hues of crimson, her eyes glowing like twin suns staring down at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Hajey rasped out, his throat dry and raw. \"Why are you doing this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia tilted her head slightly, as if she genuinely needed to think about it. Then, with a small smile, she said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you were annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer hit him like a joke that wasn’t funny. His mind blanked for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" she continued casually, brushing a bit of soot off her shoulder, \"you are a good uncle... but that doesn’t mean you’re forgiven yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression darkened just a little, her eyes narrowing—not with rage, but with a quiet, cold sort of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You caused my dear sister a lot of pain when you were younger, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hajey blinked, completely lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle? Sister? Pain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell was she talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time they’d ever spoken—he was sure of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she looking at him like she’d been waiting her whole life for this moment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W–What are you talking about?\" he stammered, forcing himself to stand despite his trembling legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia’s gaze softened for a second—almost pitying—before she smiled again, that elegant, haunting smile of hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Hell family, we have a rule. We repay love with ten times the love...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her sword, the crimson flames gathering and swirling along its blade, the air vibrating with mana so intense it made Hajey’s teeth ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But hatred,\" she whispered, eyes gleaming, \"we repay with a hundred times the hatred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W–Wait—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s why, you should consider this my greatest act of mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely had time to raise his arms before her sword came down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A column of fire exploded outward, splitting the earth and ripping through the forest in a straight line. Trees evaporated, the ground melted into glass, and a crater carved itself deep into the soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was deafening. The light unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the smoke finally cleared, Stacia stood there—expression calm, her blade resting by her side—staring into the burning trench that stretched endlessly before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light flickered across the scorched field, sparks of divine mana dancing like fireflies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks formed in the air, celestial runes flashing briefly before shattering apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The safety bracelet on Hajey’s wrist glowed one last time—then burst into a blinding flare of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his body turned to shimmering particles and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teleported straight back to the academy infirmary before the damage could become permanent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia watched the faint afterglow fade away, her hair gently swaying in the waves of lingering heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames around her slowly died down, leaving only a faint warmth in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’You did too much...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice echoed softly inside her head, calm yet sharp—like silk hiding a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia smiled faintly. \"I believe you willingly gave me permission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yes, but under the condition of control. You nearly exposed too much. There are people watching this entire competition.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled, brushing a lock of hair from her cheek. \"Fufu, don’t worry. I didn’t do anything that would truly change the future. I’m just playing around with a few annoying mongrels, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice fell silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the silence wasn’t peace—it was disapproval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia tilted her head, amused. \"Everything’s for our dear, so don’t get too angry, oh dear me~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Let’s switch now...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked. \"Already? I thought you wanted me to show you a bit more of this competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’ve already seen enough. Let’s switch.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia smiled again, softer this time. \"Alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body relaxed slightly. The gleam in her crimson eyes deepened—then slowly faded, the color settling into a gentler shade of red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around her calmed. Her aura, which moments ago had burned like a sun, now felt human again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia Alger Del Luna, princess of the Del Luna Kingdom, stood quietly amidst the ruined forest, expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What are you going to do now?’the voice asked again, tone lighter now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Help my neglected team,\" she replied simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hm~ that’s a good choice. We’ve already done enough damage for today.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean you did too much,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Fufu~ everything I do is for our dear, you know that. Trust me—if you help him more, he’ll reward you in his own... intense way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stacia rolled her eyes slightly, letting the voice’s teasing fade into the back of her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took one last look at the still-burning horizon—the crater where Hajey once stood—and then turned away, her cloak fluttering in the warm breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she started walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest creaked quietly as she passed through, each step leaving behind faint traces of golden embers that slowly disappeared into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AGGHHHH!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hajey’s scream ripped through the infirmary. His body arched off the bed as a searing pain tore through every inch of him—like fire spreading under his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Prioritize this one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring me an advanced healing potion, now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His mana’s unstable—his body temperature’s spiking like crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, this is just like last time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frantic voices of the healers echoed around him, their hurried footsteps mixing with the faint hum of magic circles activating one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the haze of pain, Hajey’s blurry eyes darted around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White ceilings. Mana lights. The sterile scent of potions and herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized where he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The infirmary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a shaky breath, part pain, part anger. His chest rose and fell rapidly, his throat dry from screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a cruel reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A humiliating one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his fist weakly against the bed, teeth grinding as memories of the blazing forest and that woman’s mocking smile burned through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so close—so close to finally humiliating the so-called shame of his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To proving himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To making everyone who ever looked down on him regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, everything fell apart again because of some random interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why now? Why her!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk...\" he clicked his tongue sharply, forcing himself upright despite the healers yelling for him to stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring them, he slipped a trembling hand into his pocket and pulled out a small folded paper covered in faint, glowing runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The symbols pulsed weakly, as if reacting to his mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at it for a moment—then crushed it in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The runes flashed once before fading completely, vanishing into the air like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grim smile tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this plan had gone to hell, the backup was still in motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d made sure of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t disappoint me now... Cristo,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint light in his eyes dimmed as exhaustion hit him like a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head dropped back against the pillow, vision blurring to black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the faint hum of healing circles remained.\u003C\u002Fp>",2194,"2026-06-03T14:41:08.409Z",1,"novelbin.me","587b430e0131742d37cdc90862f5238910b41aab11774949edea60c4a2263134","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-592","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-590",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]