# WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #14

## Series
- title: How to Refuse the Route
- slug: how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

## Chapter
- number: 14
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The current chapter builds immense anticipation around the dramatic and mysterious return of Fourth Prince Ilya, who opts to lurk and build suspense rather than reveal himself, leaving readers both ecstatic and frustrated by the cliffhanger. Protagonist Jerry provides significant comic relief, causing second-hand embarrassment for readers as he comically mistakes a cat with its kittens for a multiplied Ilya, a callback to a past deception. This highlights Jerry's continued naivete and his preoccupation with Ilya, even when Crown Prince Karyan is physically present. While some readers express sympathy for the sidelined Karyan, fan sentiment overwhelmingly solidifies Ilya as the main love interest. Readers interpret his calculated entrance as a possessive desire for Jerry's undivided attention, a trait they find endearing, especially when noting he still has a cat toy Jerry gave him. The chapter successfully fuels excitement for a full face reveal, cementing Ilya's fan-favorite status through his "extra" and "mysterious" re-introduction.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The current chapter builds immense anticipation around the dramatic and mysterious return of Fourth Prince Ilya, who opts to lurk and build suspense rather than reveal himself, leaving readers both ecstatic and frustrated by the cliffhanger.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter builds immense anticipation around the dramatic and mysterious return of Fourth Prince Ilya, who opts to lurk and build suspense rather than reveal himself, leaving readers both ecstatic and frustrated by the cliffhanger. Protagonist Jerry provides significant comic relief, causing second-hand embarrassment for readers as he comically mistakes a cat with its kittens for a multiplied Ilya, a callback to a past deception. This highlights Jerry's continued naivete and his preoccupation with Ilya, even when Crown Prince Karyan is physically present. While some readers express sympathy for the sidelined Karyan, fan sentiment overwhelmingly solidifies Ilya as the main love interest. Readers interpret his calculated entrance as a possessive desire for Jerry's undivided attention, a trait they find endearing, especially when noting he still has a cat toy Jerry gave him. The chapter successfully fuels excitement for a full face reveal, cementing Ilya's fan-favorite status through his "extra" and "mysterious" re-introduction.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #14](/series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515/chapter-14)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

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