# WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #20

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

## Chapter
- number: 20
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The narrative escalates from intimidation to direct physical violence as the bullying arc reaches its climax. A new antagonist, identified by readers as Anderson, confronts Jerry, but his roommate Siren steps in to protect him, taking a severe beating in the process. This act of sacrifice dramatically shifts reader perception, redeeming Siren and casting him as a loyal friend. The chapter’s pivotal moment is the arrival of Fourth Prince Ilya, who intervenes just as the bully is about to strike Jerry. The readership overwhelmingly supports a violent retaliation, with comments demanding that Ilya "fuck him up." This intense, protective rage has solidified a fan theory of Ilya possessing "yandere" tendencies, as his devotion appears to be bordering on obsessive. While the conflict stems from classist jealousy over Jerry's proximity to the princes, the immediate focus is on Ilya's impending and brutal defense of Jerry, which a spoiler suggests will result in the attacker's wrist being broken.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Ilya intervenes in the bullying incident, displaying protective and violent tendencies.
- Siren is beaten while protecting Jerry from the bully Anderson.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The narrative escalates from intimidation to direct physical violence as the bullying arc reaches its climax.

### Spoiler summary
The narrative escalates from intimidation to direct physical violence as the bullying arc reaches its climax. A new antagonist, identified by readers as Anderson, confronts Jerry, but his roommate Siren steps in to protect him, taking a severe beating in the process. This act of sacrifice dramatically shifts reader perception, redeeming Siren and casting him as a loyal friend. The chapter’s pivotal moment is the arrival of Fourth Prince Ilya, who intervenes just as the bully is about to strike Jerry. The readership overwhelmingly supports a violent retaliation, with comments demanding that Ilya "fuck him up." This intense, protective rage has solidified a fan theory of Ilya possessing "yandere" tendencies, as his devotion appears to be bordering on obsessive. While the conflict stems from classist jealousy over Jerry's proximity to the princes, the immediate focus is on Ilya's impending and brutal defense of Jerry, which a spoiler suggests will result in the attacker's wrist being broken.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #20](/series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515/chapter-20)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

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