[{"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-675":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},1218894,1604,"Chapter 674: Frozen North 6","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-675",675,"\u003Cp>\"That ended rather quickly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fufu, I told you I’d take care of it~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley let out a small sigh as they walked side by side away from the balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good and all, but shouldn’t we have listened to his opinion on the matter? You saw his face, right? The poor old man probably won’t get a wink of sleep tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow chuckled softly, her steps unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That might be true. But if we had allowed him to voice his concerns properly, he would’ve tried everything in his power to stop us from going there personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at him from the corner of her eye, a knowing smile tugging at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides... didn’t you want this settled quickly and efficiently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fair point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See?\" Snow said lightly. \"Sometimes decisiveness is kinder than prolonged discussion. Especially when people are already desperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley fell silent for a moment before another thought surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is His Majesty aware of your plans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, most of them,\" Snow replied calmly. \"But don’t worry. I intend to inform him myself once we decide when to depart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone made it clear this wasn’t something she was asking permission for—it was something she was responsibly managing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they continued toward the grand ballroom, the distant sound of music grew louder, blending with laughter and conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley glanced at Snow, studying her profile with a slightly peculiar look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm under pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this one of the many perks of being a crown princess? he wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Snow noticed his gaze and tilted her head. \"Why are you staring at me like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Riley replied. \"That conversation just now made me realize something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what would that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked, a faint pout forming as she turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression clearly said: What did you think of me all this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That you really are royalty,\" he said honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow blinked once... then narrowed her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that supposed to mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley couldn’t help himself. He chuckled quietly, the corner of his lips lifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop laughing,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow said, lightly bumping his side with her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I act a bit more honest and intimate when I’m with you, I still try to uphold my duties—my grace and dignity as a princess, you know. Did I not look the part?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley replied easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t think too much about it. I only said that because with me... you’re just Snow. Not Princess Snow that everyone else sees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words caught her off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow’s steps slowed just a little, and a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked away for a moment, then spoke more quietly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"that side of me is exclusive to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no teasing in her tone this time—just honesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their short, private moment ended as the doors to the grand hall opened before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Music flowed outward, rich and elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden lights reflected off polished floors and crystal chandeliers, and the moment the two stepped inside, eyes turned their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, unlike what Riley had expected, no one rushed toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some bowed slightly from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others pretended to be deep in conversation while clearly stealing glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I guess approaching Snow isn’t exactly an easy task...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley quickly understood why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the academy—where status was supposedly set aside—Snow was still the crown princess of the Germonia Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emperor’s favored daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A future ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Untouchable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That invisible weight alone was enough to make most people think twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still... not everyone backed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few bold figures, veterans of the business world and seasoned nobles who had faced pressure far greater than awkward silence, gathered their courage and began making their way toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Snow began to entertain them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Riley simply stood by her side, quietly watching as Snow engaged with the people who approached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he’d really seen this side of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the Snow who teased him, or spoke casually when they were alone—but the Snow who listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answered without hesitation, and spoke with a calm authority that made people lean in and take her words seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A royal kind of manner... yeah, that fits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she guided conversations, acknowledged concerns without promising too much, and shut down unreasonable requests with a gentle smile—it all came naturally to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost too naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Riley wondered if this was part of the reason she’d brought him here tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t something learned overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow wasn’t just acting like a future ruler—she already was one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he realized it, he found himself memorizing the way she spoke and moved through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her future husband, scenes like this would probably become normal sooner rather than later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted around the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just merchants and well-known figures from the academy’s business world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were foreigners too—people clearly not from the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, he even spotted a few elven dignitaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elves usually looked down on human commerce, treating it as something crude and greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, exceptions existed everywhere, and where profit flowed, pride tended to bend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite standing beside Snow the entire time, no one approached Riley directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because of her presence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it because of his reputation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dwell on it for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, he didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with pointless attention and empty conversations had never been his thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing to look around without drawing attention to himself, Riley wondered where the main heroine of this whole scenario was supposed to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should be here by now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he noticed Snow looking straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment their eyes met, she gave him a small, playful wink—and before he could react, she lightly nudged him to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The push was so subtle that no one around them even noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply turned back to the people in front of her, continuing the conversation as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That only made him more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he’d honestly thought she brought him here just to enjoy the night together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm evening, some light conversation, maybe handling a few things about the north on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she was easing him into the crowd, letting him stand on his own—even though she knew he disliked these kinds of gatherings—it could only mean one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wants me to get used to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought settled in quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense. If he was going to stand beside her in the future, nights like this wouldn’t be rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just a party—it was practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at her once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow was smiling gently as she spoke, completely composed, completely in control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah... he was probably on the right track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley let out a quiet sigh and stepped away, just enough to give her space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still things he wanted to talk to her about—plans for the north, things only the two of them could discuss, maybe even stealing a moment alone in this rare setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like those would have to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica let out a quiet breath as she leaned against one of the pillars lining the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glass of wine rested loosely in her hand, and she took a small sip while her eyes drifted over the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was way too big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it the moment they walked in, but actually being inside was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall seemed endless—golden lights, polished floors, voices blending together into a constant hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, she still felt a little overwhelmed by how lavish everything was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d already done her share of wandering around on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than enough, honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would’ve been better if that idiot was here...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought slipped out naturally, but she quickly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. For his sake, this was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her head, Janica spotted Lucas in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, he was completely surrounded—merchants, nobles, sponsors, all talking over one another, eager to grab his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smirk formed on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehe... now you’ll finally understand just how much influence you actually have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d always been the one handling most of Lucas’s social messes—deciding who to talk to, who to ignore, how to word things so he wouldn’t accidentally offend someone important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn’t do that forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lucas was truly walking the path of knighthood, this was something he had to learn on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was just awkward small talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially before some real trouble came knocking later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica took another sip of her wine, watching him struggle with a mix of amusement and quiet trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll manage... even if it takes a few bruises to your pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if things got too complicated—or if any annoying woman tried to get too close to Lucas—she would step in immediately. No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, this was his time to grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I’m sacrificing my time with you today, you’d better learn properly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica’s gaze softened as she watched him from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had actually wanted to spend the evening by his side, especially on a rare occasion like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments like these didn’t come often, and she knew just how much they meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, there would be other chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as we don’t miss the final dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That, at least, was non-negotiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first and final dances of the night carried the strongest romantic meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew that. No matter what happened in between, that was something she absolutely refused to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, walking through the hall alone felt a little awkward. Janica wasn’t exactly fond of drifting without purpose in crowded places like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, the neatly arranged tables of food made up for it—especially the desserts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled as they landed on a beautifully plated slice of cake, layered delicately and decorated with shimmering sugar petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That looks dangerous...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to move—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you perhaps Lady Janica Mortelina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet, gentle voice called out to her. Turning around, she froze for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man before her was... striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long golden-blond hair fell in soft waves down his back, catching the light with every subtle movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His purple eyes were calm yet vivid, and the white suit he wore—lined with intricate golden patterns—fit him flawlessly, as though it had been tailored specifically to command attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe this is our first meeting. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Alain Etrama Zelova—second prince of the Zelova Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Prince?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janica blinked, genuine surprise slipping into her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Alain’s smile widened slightly at her reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. If it’s not too much to ask...\" he continued smoothly, his tone courteous and composed, \"...may I have a moment of your time? Alone, if possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1854,"2026-06-03T14:41:09.353Z",1,"novelbin.me","7ca5c12d4d9992e40d812b2d760da1ac618e6ea252aea20f0fc01e281e14bd63","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-676","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-674",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]