[{"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-1398":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},1533209,1991,"Chapter 1398 Adjudicator Game: Game Invasion 3","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1398",1398,"\u003Cp>\"Were you really fighting for Forest Sea... or for your own pride?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you refuse to surrender for the sake of your fallen kin, or because you wanted revenge for Maple Mu’s death in the war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sighs of Forest Sea were filled with the hatred of wandering souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind from Faded Homeland swept through the figures of the owlfolk, tearing them apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup’s voice was hoarse, yet utterly steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cold eyes watched the fading silhouettes of her people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re afraid, then don’t step onto the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But once you do, don’t become deserters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If following me earns you greater glory and military honors, then you must also pay with greater courage and blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I’m your nightmare, then remember this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you dream, do not surrender.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before Maple Syrup could take another step forward, a new figure appeared in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Mu stood in her path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you were given another chance now... would you still choose to let me resurrect inside BS Zoey’s body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup answered instantly, clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frost in her gaze softened at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Maple Mu without blinking, unwilling to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never hid that fact. She knows it. Maple Cang knows it. Maple Burn knows it. And you know it too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When BS Zoey arrived in Lania Kaia carrying Maple Mu’s wings, how could she possibly resist helping Maple Mu seize that body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rose Credential truly could only revive one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate refused to offer even the smallest extra gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BS Rita stripped Maple Burn’s soul away and returned it to Lania Kaia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment that happened, Maple Mu’s attempt was doomed to fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BS Zoey retained Maple Mu’s wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, BS Rita turned Maple Burn’s wings into wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After piecing everything together and circling through countless twists of fate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still only managed to bring one daughter back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not because she did not want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply could not find another way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, Mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I missed you very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother and daughter gazed silently at one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until that voice rang out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maple Syrup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand grabbed Maple Syrup and dragged her forward several steps, pulling her out of Forest Sea’s sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BS Rita shoved her lightly ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run, run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Maple Syrup turned back, she could still see Maple Mu standing upon the bridge behind Rita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl watched her with devotion and longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup suddenly grabbed Rita’s wrist before she could leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes remained fixed on Maple Mu, but the words were directed at Rita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can hear the conversations on the bridge too, can’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita was pulled back again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, she answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can. But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup tugged at the corner of her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did her gaze finally leave Maple Mu and settle on Rita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time I’m questioned, you happen to be there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous time had been during Divine Instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time was the Bridge of Sighs in Game Invasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time it was Autumn Deer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was the owlfolk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An honor, I guess?\" Rita answered casually, already trying to leave again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still had other players to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Maple Syrup’s grip only tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She refused to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Autumn Deer and the owlfolk both seem to want me to admit I was wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does my opinion really matter that much to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you rarely judge other people. That’s exactly why I’m curious what you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does my opinion really matter that much to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita repeated the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked directly into Maple Syrup’s wine red eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t actually care what anyone thinks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All those arguments about right and wrong are just noise to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup stared at Rita for a very long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip tightened further and further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a radiant smile spread across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the carefree, open smile from their first meeting in High Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This smile was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true color of Maple Syrup’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really do understand me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand me better than most people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s exactly why I want to hear your answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup’s unusual stubbornness made Rita realize she would not let this go without a response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t answer Autumn Deer’s question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I’ve used Little Bear Cookies too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the other question...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used Maple Syrup’s grip to pull the owlfolk queen back into Forest Sea’s sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call back the owlfolk who questioned you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask them this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they had another chance, would they choose never to follow you again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or would they choose never to surrender again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maple Syrup’s dangerous smiling eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremor passed through her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly regained her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Pine Bloom left for BS, half the owlfolk chose to follow her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Rita saw this expression on Maple Syrup’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she did care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cared that half the owlfolk had left her without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the other half stayed,\" Rita said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even with Pine Bloom’s [Diehard Loyalty] talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even while Dawn was invading Lania Kaia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half the owlfolk still chose to remain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And from what I know, nearly forty percent of those who stayed were your followers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the remaining owlfolk dislike Pine Bloom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pine Bloom wanted to become Adjudicator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, she had absolutely worked to win the owlfolk’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were those owlfolk unafraid of the war that Dawn’s invasion would bring?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of war still hung over every living being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Maple Syrup’s cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet they still stayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts overcame affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overcame fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And chose Maple Syrup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maple Syrup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t ask me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already know the answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Rita shook free from Maple Syrup’s grasp and ran toward Pine Bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You worshipped and loved by everyone... was that truly because of your own contributions to Forest Sea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or was it merely the illusion created by your skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita heard the accusation the moment she approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could pull Pine Bloom away, a hammer slammed downward and shattered the illusion into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t even have a dragon. What gives you the right to lecture me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pine Bloom spun the hammer in her hand and smacked Peach Crown awake beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked up at BS Rita, whose hand was still half extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came to wake me up? No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately started running forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she passed Rita, she tossed out another line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely fake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First time I’ve ever seen an owlfolk dare point at my face and scold me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peach Crown, who had also started running, nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very fake indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good thing my willpower is strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn’t seen how long the two of them had been standing there, she might have believed them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1171,"2026-06-06T06:15:33.929Z",1,"novelbin.me","433fe663d51098bb03b5abbcb47a439ab7cf0bb3c6c516f85dcdc25b0293ed94","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1399","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-1397",1404,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-cover.jpg"]