# WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #6

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

## Chapter
- number: 6
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Reader focus has dramatically pivoted from the princes to the court mage, Lord Sears, who has undergone a significant reputational shift. Initially viewed as suspicious and shady, Sears has now become a fan-favorite character, with many readers apologizing for ever doubting him. This change is driven by his dynamic with Jerry, which is perceived as that of a mischievous, teasing, but ultimately caring mentor or "annoying uncle." His antics, such as antagonizing Jerry to the point where he can see his "mana burning like a flame," are found to be hilarious. A central event this chapter involved a magical item Sears gave Jerry, called "honest lips" or "mouth of truth," which nearly caused a major incident for the protagonist. While the immediate danger has passed, the lore implications have deepened, as readers noted Sears also possesses the "red eyes" of the imperial family. Speculation has also arisen that Jerry's chronic frailty and fainting spells may be linked to an excess of mana, which he may now learn to control. The intense debate surrounding Fourth Prince Ilya's true nature has been completely sidelined, and Crown Prince Karyan receives only a brief mention of pity, as the comedic and endearing interactions with Sears now dominate the discussion.
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### Safe teaser
Reader focus has dramatically pivoted from the princes to the court mage, Lord Sears, who has undergone a significant reputational shift.

### Spoiler summary
Reader focus has dramatically pivoted from the princes to the court mage, Lord Sears, who has undergone a significant reputational shift. Initially viewed as suspicious and shady, Sears has now become a fan-favorite character, with many readers apologizing for ever doubting him. This change is driven by his dynamic with Jerry, which is perceived as that of a mischievous, teasing, but ultimately caring mentor or "annoying uncle." His antics, such as antagonizing Jerry to the point where he can see his "mana burning like a flame," are found to be hilarious. A central event this chapter involved a magical item Sears gave Jerry, called "honest lips" or "mouth of truth," which nearly caused a major incident for the protagonist. While the immediate danger has passed, the lore implications have deepened, as readers noted Sears also possesses the "red eyes" of the imperial family. Speculation has also arisen that Jerry's chronic frailty and fainting spells may be linked to an excess of mana, which he may now learn to control. The intense debate surrounding Fourth Prince Ilya's true nature has been completely sidelined, and Crown Prince Karyan receives only a brief mention of pity, as the comedic and endearing interactions with Sears now dominate the discussion.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #6](/series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515/chapter-6)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

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