# WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #4

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

## Chapter
- number: 4
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The chapter delivers a shocking narrative shift, culminating in a dramatic cliffhanger where the frail protagonist, Jerry, is poisoned after consuming snacks. This abrupt turn from the established comedic tone to life-threatening danger has generated widespread shock and outrage among readers, who are now highly invested in the unfolding mystery. Speculation regarding the perpetrator is rampant, with readers pointing to several potential culprits. The mischievous mage Lord Sears is a primary suspect due to his unsettling personality, though some theories also implicate a background maid or even the fan-favorite Fourth Prince, Ilya, whose innocent demeanor is now viewed with suspicion. This poisoning incident has effectively sidelined the romantic subplots, replacing them with a tense atmosphere of royal intrigue. Reader confusion persists regarding secondary details like the princes' true ages and an apparent inconsistency in Jerry's parents' noble titles, but the central focus remains on the sudden, violent attack on the vulnerable main character.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Jerry is poisoned after eating snacks, shifting the tone from comedy to royal intrigue.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The chapter delivers a shocking narrative shift, culminating in a dramatic cliffhanger where the frail protagonist, Jerry, is poisoned after consuming snacks.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter delivers a shocking narrative shift, culminating in a dramatic cliffhanger where the frail protagonist, Jerry, is poisoned after consuming snacks. This abrupt turn from the established comedic tone to life-threatening danger has generated widespread shock and outrage among readers, who are now highly invested in the unfolding mystery. Speculation regarding the perpetrator is rampant, with readers pointing to several potential culprits. The mischievous mage Lord Sears is a primary suspect due to his unsettling personality, though some theories also implicate a background maid or even the fan-favorite Fourth Prince, Ilya, whose innocent demeanor is now viewed with suspicion. This poisoning incident has effectively sidelined the romantic subplots, replacing them with a tense atmosphere of royal intrigue. Reader confusion persists regarding secondary details like the princes' true ages and an apparent inconsistency in Jerry's parents' noble titles, but the central focus remains on the sudden, violent attack on the vulnerable main character.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #4](/series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515/chapter-4)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

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