[{"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-469":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},1531826,1991,"Chapter 469: 469: That Vile Fat Goose!","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-469",469,"\u003Cp>In the past, whenever Rita topped the rankings or trended, there were always voices demanding that she share her strategies for getting stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take her Orange-Red Light Wings, for example—while most players went straight to Eclipse Vanguard for guides, many still believed that Rita, being as powerful as she was, had a duty to share her knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she was being selfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they meant no harm, there was always an undercurrent of resentment and bitterness in their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at some point, that changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was the day Rita helped all BS players increase their attributes and lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was even earlier—the day she live-streamed herself taking down a Level 45 Boss in the Arena of All Races with just three shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one asked her for guidance anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they had collectively accepted that she was different. That her strength was something unattainable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just strangers—even Rick, Samuel, and Scarlett had stopped bothering her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rick's reasons were easy to guess. But as for the other two…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used to think they had simply given up. Realized they wouldn't get anything worthwhile from her and quit wasting their time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after that conversation with Avery, she suspected Eclipse Vanguard had something to do with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when Shadow.Q messaged her to congratulate her, she casually asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Shadow.Q]: Congrats, I'm sticking with you for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Rita]: …,...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Shadow.Q]: Coded message? I get it. \"Don't blow our cover,\" right? Got it! I won't say a word!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Rita]: I give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Rita]: By the way, did you guys do something about my family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Shadow.Q]: Nope, we just relocated your parents to your brother's place. A family reunion, that's all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Rita]: Whose bright idea was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Shadow.Q]: The commander. Does this arrangement work for you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Rita]: It works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Shadow.Q]: ∠(°ゝ°)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't surprised. Eclipse Vanguard had ways of figuring things out, and she had never hidden her disdain for her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So of course they stopped coming to bother her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel and Scarlett must be fuming. The more they failed to squeeze benefits out of her, the more resentment they'd build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And thanks to Food God, all that anger would be redirected to Rick instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the three of them living together—plus Black Jade—things must be getting real lively over there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she thought about it, Winter Sea Frenzied Shark's hatred for her had never been redirected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had his grudge reached a level beyond reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it because they were in different worlds, separate dimensions, making redirection impossible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or… maybe the skill had already stopped working?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since she checked Rick's loyalty score toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the chat window, Rita turned back to Holy Cup and resumed watching Nivalis and Lidian bicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy Cup and North Year had been silently observing, choosing not to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as Rita listened to Nivalis declare, \"You guys don't know—she's a totally different person when she talks about Pine Bloom in private!\" she suddenly thought of that [Die-hard] skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Lidian, who looked like she wanted to say something but held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And suddenly, she understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian wasn't trying to deceive Holy Cup, North Year, and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid they might start feeling positively toward Pine Bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when she talked about Pine Bloom with Rita and Nivalis, she only relaxed after realizing they weren't taking Pine Bloom's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the end, she still wasn't at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had deliberately framed her warning as \"repaying a favor\" before telling Rita about [Die-hard].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the skill's effect really that overwhelming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why hadn't she just told Holy Cup and North Year outright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't believe Lidian's earlier excuse—that her feelings had nothing to do with the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emotions when talking about Pine Bloom were genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet there was one piece of evidence she couldn't cover up—that [Final Moment] fusion skill, which required deep trust and closeness between pet and master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian had given it away to Emperor Umbrella instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was the fact that she had so easily told Rita about [Die-hard].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth and lies, mixed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Lidian love Pine Bloom or hate her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita couldn't tell. Maybe Lidian herself didn't even know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving Dragon Island, Rita pulled Lidian aside and asked, dead serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you afraid they'll fall for Pine Bloom's tricks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita pressed on. \"Then why not just tell them about [Die-hard]? That way, they'd take the threat seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis, who had overheard, asked what [Die-hard] was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian made her swear not to tell Holy Cup, then explained the skill to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she sighed and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They would take it seriously. Seriously enough to storm Four Seasons City and kill Pine Bloom on the spot. But if I just curse her out and pretend I 'came to my senses,' they'll decide it's better to let her live—so I can spend my life 'reflecting' on my mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"So you don't want Pine Bloom dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian sighed. \"She can't die. Lania Kaia needs Pine Bloom. BS is just fuel for Lania Kaia. And Lania Kaia is fuel for even greater worlds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita's heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That oppressive storm she sensed in the World Battlefield… it hadn't been an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought that if she could just climb over this mountain, she'd be free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, standing at midway point, she realized—there were even higher peaks beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced a smile, using humor to break the weight of the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn. You're actually a wise old dragon, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian smirked. \"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, almost casually, she said, \"By the way, what's your current Divine Game? Looks like it's getting chaotic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita blinked. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian: \"The World Battlefield chat's in an uproar. Maple Syrup's leading a player attack on the Safe Zone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait. Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can read the World Battlefield chat?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian hummed in amusement. \"Mhm. Play enough times and you might get a similar reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis shot upright. \"Aha! You slipped up! Didn't you say she barely shared rewards with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian lowered her gaze, looking the very picture of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She never gives me anything that would increase my power. Just little scraps like this. Leftovers from her table.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis collapsed to her knees. \"I'm so sorry!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was starting to see through Lidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, she seemed loud and emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down… she was dangerously manipulative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis never stood a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather—Lidian had been playing with her the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Lidian abruptly changed the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oho! It's really happening now. They're winning big. Players are bragging about Maple Syrup being the commander. Oh! They're mentioning you, too. Calling you the 'Honorary Soldier.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHO?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHO DARED TO FRAME HER?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lidian, amused by the way Rita's eyes nearly popped out of her skull, kindly explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it was Fat Goose. Said you got thrown into Abandoned Zone, found a way out, and then had a heart-to-heart mother-daughter meeting with Maple Syrup—which led to this whole battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"...That vile, vile Fat Goose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1181,"2026-06-06T06:14:58.840Z",1,"novelbin.me","23ea87cb4c19d56472a7ef7e1ff39112c80b0483778991f715f06cd13b44bc5a","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-470","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-468",1404,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-cover.jpg"]