[{"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-473":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},1531830,1991,"Chapter 473: 472: Is It Insulting You in a Roundabout Way?","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>Even now, Rita found it hard to believe she had gotten this lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked, \"Are time-based and theft-based skills common in the World Battlefield?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 responded, \"One in ten thousand, maybe. Even among the world's most elite talents, time is not something easily touched. Naturally, time-related abilities are extremely rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita frowned. \"You mechanical race… can you see all players' skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a serious concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 had somehow figured out she had both a time ability and a theft ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had assumed locked skills were undetectable, but this thing had barely interacted with her and already identified her rare abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 reassured her, \"I don't know your exact skills. But players with time-based or theft-based abilities are specially marked in our system—so we're always told to monitor them closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita's expression darkened. \"First job for you—erase all skill-related information about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\" B80234615 quickly complied. \"Also, locked skills can't be detected by any scouting ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita exhaled, feeling slightly more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since her theft skill upgraded to I Just Want to Improve So Badly, and after she had burned her one-use skill I Could Just Steal It on Winter Sea Frenzied Shark, she hadn't been as worried about concealing her skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That said, her instincts were still sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Diamonds Miner, she had acted cautiously, almost paranoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, hearing from B80234615 just how valuable theft skills were, she felt that paranoia creeping back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that issue handled, Rita dumped all her ore in front of B80234615.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her robotic pet's battery had already dropped to 9%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These ores—you said they might have skill tablets hidden inside? Scan them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 hesitated. \"I can, but each scan consumes 1% of my ener—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could finish, Rita tossed a World Graveyard item in front of it—a simple baseball cap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about it. I've got plenty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had 47 World Graveyard items from scavenging in the World Battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding her original three from kill rewards, that made 50 in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't even counting the mahjong-themed World Graveyards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was convertible into power, she had no reservations about using it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 buzzed in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow. This is too extravagant… I know how rare these are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita & Nivalis: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sounded exactly like what Nivalis had said minutes ago when she scolded B80234615 for being wasteful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita coughed, holding down a wriggling, furious Nivalis in her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem… we're all family here. It's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 turned to Nivalis. \"Nivalis, do you approve?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis was about to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita sighed and gave B80234615 a long, skeptical look. \"Are you sure you haven't ignited a soul yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robot was genuinely confused. \"Of course not. Why would you think that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita narrowed her eyes. \"Because you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're annoying as hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn't say that outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she rephrased it nicely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Because you have a lot of personality. You speak in a way that provokes emotional reactions. That's usually a trait of sentient beings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615's response was immediate. \"That's because of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita raised an eyebrow. \"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 confirmed, \"Yes. After you charged me, I remained inactive for a while to connect to this world's network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gathered all available data on you from phones, computers, and any digital records I could access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I analyzed your speech patterns and behaviors—and learned from them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to remember all her past black history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis, meanwhile, gave a brilliant summary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So basically… it's insulting you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita immediately shut that down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't hear any insults!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She firmly praised B80234615 instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great job, B80234615!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she shoved all the ores toward it. \"Now hurry up and get to work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robot said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its status bar displayed emotions: Joy. Relaxation. Relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while scanning the ores, B80234615 kept talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita still couldn't figure out where its voice was even coming from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, it brought up something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, your past interviews as an actress were amusing. It makes sense you never became an A-lister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis perked up, \"Wait, what? Explain! Give examples!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"...Weren't you two just arguing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 ignored her. \"She always lost her temper slightly—never a full-blown rage, but enough that it was awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to hold back, but couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, she wasn't seen as rebellious enough to attract a fanbase… but she offended people anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis leaned in, intrigued. \"Give me an example.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 obliged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For instance, when asked about a failed drama, her agent prepared polite, diplomatic responses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead, she said, 'The sooner you flop, the sooner you get over it.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita remembered that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still didn't think she was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this gossip session helped these two get along, she had no reason to stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nivalis, utterly fascinated, whispered, \"She sounds so different from the Rita I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 continued scanning, and soon, it finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pushed 27 ores toward Rita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These contain skill tablets. You'll need to break the outer layer carefully to extract them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be cautious—damaging the tablet might weaken the skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita nodded, thanking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stored the remaining 78 ores—she'd sell them to Eclipse Vanguard tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, B80234615 had scanned 105 ores in total, dropping its battery to 4%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The World Graveyard hat had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita wordlessly handed it another World Graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it charged, B80234615 suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's from several years ago, but my calculations show it's highly relevant to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita carefully rubbed the surface of an ore with magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615: \"There was a historical drama—a project that was very important to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was secretly funded by your grandmother, Eleanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She specifically requested you for the role… and forbade anyone from telling you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita's hand slipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was silent for a few seconds before muttering, \"…Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B80234615 added, \"Also, another piece of information I believe will interest you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eclipse Vanguard's leader, Avery—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is your father's elder sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By human terms… she is your biological aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1007,"2026-06-06T06:14:58.840Z",1,"novelbin.me","42568d6f1b416526313b336ec44f35577051aab46bfaba8b15a277f2f0f41abd","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-474","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-472",1404,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-cover.jpg"]