[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist":3,"chapter-this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1384":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","This Life, I Will Be the Protagonist",{"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},1533195,1991,"Chapter 1384 1384: 1384 Don’t Break This Moment, Don’t Calculate the Future","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1384",1384,"\u003Cp>Rita silently looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She firmly believed there was still a difference between herself and Deceitful Bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, she did not deliberately stir up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Deceitful Bloom sat beside her as usual, studying the draft, when she suddenly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've visited other timelines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In those timelines... did I ever go see her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Rita remembered the idiotic act of collecting a tiny bottle of Variational Quicksand from every timeline, she immediately became irritated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not a single one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That answer would probably make Youwo laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it also made Deceitful Bloom smile faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita instinctively asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already know she wouldn't want to see you in Graveyard of Bones, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The softness in Deceitful Bloom's eyes slowly faded as she lowered her gaze toward the painting in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the flowers on her vines drooped slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now she was upset again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita instantly regretted asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing her regret, Deceitful Bloom finally pulled her gaze away from the painting she never seemed capable of growing tired of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at BS Rita with an amused half-smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes you're far too obedient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were more interesting back when you were covered in thorns and trying to kill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now she wanted to pick a fight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita's expression cooled immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back toward her work and decided she would not speak to Deceitful Bloom again for at least a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser, who had been sitting nearby watching Rita draw, could not help giving Deceitful Bloom a strange look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deceitful Bloom looked back lazily, one eyebrow lifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser curled her lips into a fake smile that clearly said she could not be bothered arguing with Vineborne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had asked around about quite a few things already, yet she still could not understand how this unnecessary extra teacher's brain worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her understanding of Vineborne was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All she knew was that vines and Vineborne personalities were deeply connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So in the end, she simply blamed it on Flower of Deceit naturally craving excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only a few days later, she realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tendency to dislike overly obedient people apparently had very little to do with Flower of Deceit specifically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Lightchaser and Cinders sat beside BS Rita waiting for her to finish the last part of a painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was New Year's Eve in BS.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their student had promised that once she finished the final details, they would all head back to BS together to celebrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Quiet Mountain Rita and Quiet Mountain Cicada just happened to walk past nearby, their argument drifting clearly over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you really plan to make Lynx Duke your official teacher?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already have Deceitful Bloom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Quiet Mountain Cicada's icy voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet Mountain Rita replied slowly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deceitful Bloom agreed to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides, didn't you say Deceitful Bloom belongs only to Vineborne? Isn't finding another teacher a good thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes, but that's completely different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet Mountain Cicada sounded frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, you're not allowed to learn bad habits from Starsea Rita.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at her now. Every time she calls someone 'teacher,' half the ship turns around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does that sound normal to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to become like that too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita, who had merely been quietly painting: \".........\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like what exactly?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately looked up, ready to angrily yell at Quiet Mountain Cicada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she met the deeply meaningful stares of Lightchaser, Cinders, and Deceitful Bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita blinked twice slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then lowered her head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could not be bothered dealing with Quiet Mountain players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the argument nearby continued, though the direction shifted unexpectedly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet Mountain Rita still sounded calm, but there was sincerity in her tone now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll think about it seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, are you still coming to BS with me for New Year's?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mistblade and Maple Syrup are already there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Frost Deer promised me she wouldn't swear for the entire day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing that, Quiet Mountain Cicada suddenly lost most of her aggression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stayed silent for a long while before muttering,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren't you arguing back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're way too weak-willed lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has my temper been too good recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet Mountain Rita sounded genuinely puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cicada... are you questioning me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet Mountain Cicada immediately fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Quiet Mountain Rita asked once more,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So are you coming to BS to celebrate New Year's with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cicada.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I'm coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point she genuinely could not tell whether the problem was with the Vineborne race or with people named Rita in general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita hurriedly finished the last section of her painting and began packing up her things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked toward Deceitful Bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to come to BS and celebrate New Year's with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the Vineborne are there. Cicada and Smoke Tune are staying at my place too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But BS New Year traditions mean no fighting and no causing trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deceitful Bloom withdrew her gaze from the spectacular stupidity unfolding between Quiet Mountain Cicada and Quiet Mountain Rita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fighting? Causing trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know I have the highest emotional intelligence out of all your teachers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That part she actually admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was simply that she hated the way Deceitful Bloom used her emotional intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Flower Crown Murder petals drifted onto the three teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another floated across the deck and up into the sky, lightly brushing Foolishness, who was sitting atop the mast enjoying the view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, everyone appeared inside Rita's home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had directly transported them all back to BS.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Rita personally escorted each teacher and friend to the guest rooms she had prepared for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she climbed onto the rooftop with Nivalis and lay down beneath the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis could tell Rita was genuinely happy today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since entering Divine Game, Rita's loud carefree laughter had become increasingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hardly did stupidly funny things anymore either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like spinning Nivalis around while playing embarrassingly outdated music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or exchanging meaningless nonsense with Shadow.Q just to argue for fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But throughout dinner tonight, Rita had worn a smile so bright that \"radiant\" was honestly the only fitting word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sea Pony had secretly asked Nivalis several times,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is she drunk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the end of dinner, Smoke Tune had even quietly replaced Rita's champagne with fruit juice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita rested both hands behind her head and gazed up at the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden stars crackled softly overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were her companion lightning bolts woven into Quiet Mountain's night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course she had heard Sea Pony asking whether she was drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade had even secretly slipped a sobering gemstone into her pocket under the table with her tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Rita almost wondered whether she really had gotten drunk without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was simply happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been far too long since she had felt this happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silence, B80 suddenly spoke from beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will we become enemies someday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita's voice was so gentle it felt as though a breeze could scatter it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't break this moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don't calculate the future, B80.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's something for ninety-eight years from now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who she might eventually oppose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many people survived in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were problems for the distant future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They should not disturb this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you have to promise me one thing too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someday in the future I raise a weapon against you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't be me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation drifted quietly through the palace windows alongside the soft night wind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1290,"2026-06-06T06:15:33.929Z",1,"novelbin.me","1abad3e494480419c55a2d6214387e2d34bf00c2e5eddae7d39901f17b66b387","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1385","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1383",1404,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-cover.jpg"]