[{"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-91":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},1218533,1604,"Chapter 91: Hidden Brilliance 2","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-91",91,"\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo's eyes narrowed; her usual calm demeanor was replaced with palpable tension. The atmosphere in the classroom grew heavy as Rose approached us, her every step exuding confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Riley,\" Rose said, her voice like a melodious chime. \"I hope I'm not intruding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all...\" I replied, trying to keep my composure. \"What brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose smiled at my question. \"I was in the area and thought I'd drop by to see how you're doing,\" she said, her eyes flickering to Seo for a moment before returning to me. \"And maybe join you for lunch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riley and I already have plans...\" Seo interjected, looking at Rose with a subtle bloodlust underneath her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" Rose said casually, ignoring Seo's apparent hostility before looking at me again. \"Well, do you mind if I join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Seo said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn't asking you, Miss Seo...\" Rose retorted, her tone cool and unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>11\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's up with this strange atmosphere right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it so cold, and why do I feel like I'm about to lose my head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did something happen between these two?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually visited yesterday as well, but unfortunately, you were on sick leave, Riley. I'm glad you're doing okay now~\" Rose said, ignoring Seo once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... thank you,\" I replied, trying to keep the conversation neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That explains why I could hear some people in the background saying things like 'She's here again.' or 'Didn't she come by yesterday?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear from everyone's gazes that there was one question that was on everyone's mind right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What's he done to attract their attention?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't unusual to see students from other departments visiting ours, especially from the magic department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, knights and tanks are essential in battle, and collaboration is common, between the two departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Rose, the lone wolf of the magic department and the genius of the century, visiting our classroom for a specific someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something people wouldn't expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Shit...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've already garnered enough attention from Snow last time, and I don't even know how much rumors spread with my interaction with Rose back at the cafeteria, and now this....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've practically sealed myself in a whole bunch of scandals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So Riley, do you mind if I join you two for lunch?\" Rose asked once more, her voice sweet but insistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to say, \"No, I don't mind,\" right away to appease and get out of this awkward situation, but Seo's hand gripped my left hand, tugging firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the bone-breaking grip she had on me, it was clear that she didn't like Rose at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I was stuck in a situation where any form of escape was out. I felt a bead of sweat trickle down my temple as I weighed my options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo's grip on my hand tightened even more, her eyes silently urging me to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose, on the other hand, stood with an expectant smile, seemingly unaware of the tension- or perhaps she enjoyed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" I started, trying to think of a way to diffuse the situation. \"I suppose it's fine, but we should probably get going. The commercial district might get crowded soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo's eyes narrowed slightly, but she didn't protest verbally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's smile widened, and she clapped her hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wonderful! Let's go then, shall we?\" Rose said, gesturing grandly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing up, Seo immediately grabbed onto my side, her hand firmly clasping my left hand while she shot a look at Rose that clearly said, \"Go away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose didn't react overtly, but the gleam in her bright golden eyes darkened slightly, paired with a mysterious, calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension between them was palpable, and I could feel it rising like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a small chuckle to break the ice and grab their attention. \"Alright, let's get going,\" I said, leading the three of us outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we walked out the front door, I noticed just how many people were tuning in to our little drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academy's noble children seemed to thrive on gossip, their eyes filled with curiosity, envy, and a mix of other emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could hear whispers and see pointing fingers, but I tried to ignore them. However, amidst the cacophony of murmurs, I sensed a faint but distinct bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, I thought it was just Seo and Rose eyeing each other, but this was clearly from someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around, scanning the faces of my peers to identify the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To my surprise, my eyes landed on the most unexpected person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo, usually composed and indifferent, stood among the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the sensation disappeared like a flicker in the wind, I was sure that feeling of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>bloodlust originated from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our eyes met briefly, and he quickly looked away, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Killian Hall]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Private Dorms, Training Hall]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dimly lit room within Killian Hall, two students sat parallel to one another, sorting through papers and documents of utmost importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table between them was strewn with a myriad of names, pictures, and detailed descriptions of students within the academy walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan couldn't help but notice her partner's annoyed expression and found his reaction amusing. She decided to break the silence with a playful comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now he even has the golden child's attention. Just how strong is that guy's charm?\" she mused, her eyes flicking to a picture of Riley amidst the documents. \"Well- I can't really blame her, though. If I were in Lady Rose's shoes, I'd also be interested in him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled lightly, watching Theo's reaction closely. Although he tried to mask it, Susan could clearly see that he was deeply bothered by the scene they had witnessed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to do anything about it, Theo?\" she asked, her tone teasing yet curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo glanced at Susan, his eyes cold and calculating behind his glasses. He took a moment to readjust them before replying tersely, \"Just shut up and do your job, Susan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan smirked but didn't push further. Instead, she returned to sorting through the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>documents, her mind wandering back to the events of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo, on the other hand, was struggling to maintain his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of Riley, Seo, and Rose together gnawed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw, trying to push the thoughts aside and focus on the task at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Susan couldn't help herself and decided to tease him a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you won't do anything about it? He's taking away your betrothed, you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo glared at her, his anger intensifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that's right, she's your ex-fiancée now?\" Susan said, her voice dripping with mock sympathy. \"I'm so sorry, did I open up old wounds perhaps?\" She giggled, watching Theo's hand tremble as he nearly crushed the metallic pen he was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Susan...\" he growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm~?\" she responded, feigning innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you say one more word about it, I'll kill you myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, sure, I'm sure you can do that. I'll even cheer you on!\" Susan chuckled subtly, clearly\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>enjoying Theo's frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo clenched his fist, trying to calm himself. He knew all too well how obnoxious Susan\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are no fun, Theo. Are you just going to let another man take Rose away from you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|| ||\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're going to act unbothered, you should really hide that blood lust of yours, you know? Even Riley noticed right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if you're mad, at least try to stand your ground. Why the heck did you chicken out the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>moment he stared back at you? Hahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo's anger flared, but he took a deep breath, attempting to control his emotions. He couldn't afford to lose his temper, especially not with Susan's taunting making things worse. \"If you want, I can request the master to send the twins after him for you~\" \"You don't understand anything, Susan...\" Theo said through gritted teeth, his frustration\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I understand everything pretty well, though-?\" Susan replied with a teasing smile. \"Just shut up! And do your job. The master's waiting,\" Theo snapped, trying to regain his\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who used to be betrothed to Rose, Theo knew just how spoiled and dangerous\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that woman could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the type to play with and have fun with anything that amused her, and he was sure\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riley was one of those same cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she was done with him, she would throw him out immediately, just like she had done to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>him in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Riley is just the same as me.... That's right he's just another toy, I'm sure of it'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Once she's done with him....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'll make sure to make her mine then'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan smiled, seeing Theo trying to change the subject once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she had already had her share of fun teasing him, she decided to let him off the hook for\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she could probably tease him more later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure-,\" she said, getting back to her work. She promptly sorted out all the documents they\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>were handling. \"By the way, Theo, have you heard anything from the twins yet?\" \"No... didn't you send them to hunt that Henry bastard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did, but it's been three days since I've gotten anything back from them. Usually, they'd be\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>done in a day or two. They're even absent in class as well. Did something bad happen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>perhaps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo frowned; concern clear on his face. \"That's unusual. They're normally very efficient. We\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>need to find out what's going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Susan nodded in agreement, her usual playful demeanor giving way to seriousness. \"I'll reach\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>out to our contacts and see if anyone has seen or heard from them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why the heck did Theo show me that much animosity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Theo Lightway'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, he wasn't exactly an important character. He wasn't even a side character to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just like me, a disposable character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I remember correctly, he dies in one of Rose's many arcs, and he didn't even die in a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>significant way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just died randomly in one of the many missions with Rose where he accidentally got hit by\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>one of her spells. There were also a couple of instances where he probably died in the main scenario as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did have a certain connection with Susan, the best informant side character in the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>game, so in reality, he's probably part of a bigger picture in this world...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why is he mad at me, though? Although he was trying to hide it, due to my acute senses now, I could clearly tell back then\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>when our eyes met that he wanted to rip my face off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should try and see what I wrote about him in my diary later. Maybe there's something\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>more about him than meets the eye.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here...\" Seo's words jolted me back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked ahead, surprised by the destination Seo had suggested for the three of us to have\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ramen... Senhi?\" Rose mumbled, squinting to read the characters above the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear this was an Eastern-inspired restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Seo was from the East, it wasn't that surprising, but to take us to this place... Was she\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>mad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place only sells spicy ramen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Does she want to kill Rose?'\u003C\u002Fp>",1898,"2026-06-03T14:40:38.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","43dbbbcea75632b8c04769644efbab36a4fb16c5b340c7a67394b3c31f6b46ee","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-92","how-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-chapter-90",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhow-to-survive-in-the-romance-fantasy-game-cover.jpg"]