[{"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-759":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},1532616,1991,"Chapter 759: 759: Divine Game – Card Swap 8","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-759",759,"\u003Cp>Rita's body trembled from the pain—she had never suffered like this in her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade, across from her, wasn't faring much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after hearing what the treasure hunter said, a strange calm washed over them—not physical, but emotional and mental calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade looked at Rita and silently mouthed: If I can get us back on our feet… do you have any way to fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita mouthed back: I have a defense skill. It's strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade: You first or me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: Me first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, she couldn't wait any longer—she activated Nebula Bubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, the world dimmed. A single light blinked on—a soft, moon-white glow, the only light in a world swallowed by darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange phenomenon vanished almost instantly, and a faint bubble formed around the winged child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it appeared, the treasure hunter leapt to her feet, slashing at the bubble surrounding the Oak Owl child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reaction. The blade bounced harmlessly off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, darkness surged again, and two more glowing star-speckled bubbles appeared around Mistblade and Fat Goose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bubbles formed, Mistblade activated a healing skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing Rita did when her hands regained feeling was wipe away her snot and tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regretted not using this skill sooner. What was she even thinking, trying to run?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, Fat Goose sat up, sniffling. A bubble of snot puffed from his nostril, and he wiped it away with the back of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, \"You guys got any attack skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita: \"I'm ten! Do I look like I come with a built-in attack kit?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasure hunter let out a breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whew. If I actually got taken out by a bunch of kids, I'd never live it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three kids suddenly pulled out identical daggers and charged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daggers came from Mistblade's Copy skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what gave them the guts to charge was Fat Goose's ability: Mine, Mine, All Mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let him copy any target's skills for five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the hunter used her blade again, he'd be able to copy her moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose had tried this skill before—he once attempted to copy Rita's alchemy methods to recreate her potions. That didn't work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, when he asked that question earlier, he'd actually been blinking furiously at his teammates, hoping they'd pick up on his signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, they totally got it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita spoke to draw attention, Mistblade used her skill to copy a weapon—one they had once secretly touched in a weapons shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daggers were perfect. Easy to carry, easy to use, and they could aim well enough up close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they rushed in, Rita gave a quick breakdown of the bubble's effect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight minutes—just go nuts. If the bubble breaks, I'll pop up another one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan was bold. The atmosphere was intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment was almost heroic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment the treasure hunter realized their strategy was skill-copying, she immediately switched tactics—no more skills, just raw technique and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the face of that overwhelming difference in strength and experience…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their resistance was crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, the hunter had all three bubble-wrapped kids tied up like dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even discovered two deeply hidden magical artifacts on Rita and Fat Goose—one necklace and one ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's probably how they were casting skills even though they hadn't awakened magic yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for her, the artifacts were soul-bound—her hands passed right through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Oak Owl didn't have any visible artifacts… but she had magic runes on the back of her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made Lightchaser start to seriously wonder just what kind of identities these kids had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter. She would travel overnight and sell all three of them first thing tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were way more trouble than they were worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slung the three kids over her back like a bundle of firewood and started walking along the river, leaving Gilane behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose finally cracked. He let out a huge wail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita's mouth quivered. She held it in for a second… then broke, sobbing with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade had already been sniffing for a while. When her snot dripped onto Rita's forehead, it became the final straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade sobbed, \"You were right, Rita… Ten years old really is a turning point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little Oak Owl cried even louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regretted everything. She never should've agreed to help that bored old lady find a new apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to save her ears from the noise, she attempted to reassure them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. I'm just selling you to the undercity to do black-market work. I grew up there too. You'll have food and shelter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kids cried even louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita sobbed, \"Scarlett! Mom! I want my mom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade: \"I wanna go back to Snowtown!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose: \"Don't sell meeee!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cried all the way until sundown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now leaning against a tree in the forest, Lightchaser stared up at the Winterveil moon through the snowy branches, enjoying a moment of peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, the three kids were still crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose sniffled, \"I need to pee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser, arms behind her head, said lazily, \"Just pee yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted back, \"Then just kill me! I'd rather die here than wet my pants!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little Candlebeast sniffled too. \"I also gotta pee… Can I just… do it here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls immediately turned to him and screamed, \"No you can't!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose wailed even louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser stabbed her sword into the dirt. A hundred meters away, a temporary barrier shimmered into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sliced the vines holding Fat Goose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go. But if you try to run, I'll kill the other two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Oak Owl instantly shouted, \"You have to come back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose looked genuinely desperate. He yelled \"I will!\" and bolted off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned a few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Oak Owl looked touched. \"I acknowledge you now, Fat Goose. We're best friends for life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade nodded seriously. \"Yeah!! Best friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should she tell them Fat Goose had definitely tried to escape, only to find the barrier held strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next up was the Oak Owl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser: \"You finish and come back, or I kill them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, she came back too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mistblade's eyes were red. \"Friends forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat Goose: \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even want to comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one also tried to run. Real friendship vibes, huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was Mistblade's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightchaser looked at the seemingly well-behaved Moon Fox. \"Your turn. Try to run, and your lifelong friends die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little Moon Fox nodded seriously. \"Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to the others. \"Wait for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…A few minutes later, Lightchaser felt the barrier flicker again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much for \"best friends for life,\" huh?\u003C\u002Fp>",1126,"2026-06-06T06:15:17.348Z",1,"novelbin.me","b798750031dcdc21c0017c1de75231f548c7a6153be65fbe4695092a11e76d7f","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-760","this-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-chapter-758",1404,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-life-i-will-be-the-protagonist-cover.jpg"]