How a Hero Lives as a Writer

13 – Aucklea’s Spring

The invention of paper made by the dwarves made books much cheaper.

Of course, it wasn’t that cheap, but the residents who settled in the north did not spare their consumption in literature.

Because the winter is long, the culture of reading books in front of the fireplace has developed.

Therefore, there were quite a few people who ordered books with a challenging spirit, even if it was the first work by a writer they had never heard of.

And that was also the case with Jack, who was able to afford his life because his older brother worked as a soldier.

‘Is this a novel written by the hero?’

Jack was as clever as his older brother, so he never let anyone know the author of the book.

Jack was a clever kid who could understand the weight of the words of a king’s edict.

‘Oh My Lady….’

Jack preferred adventure stories to romance novels.

But Adela, who is close to him, likes romance novels, so he decided that this would be okay too.

‘Let’s read it all and borrow it.’

Adela comes from a not very laid-back family with her many brothers and sisters.

So I tend to borrow books from the library.

Jack thought so and hurriedly read the book.

And for the first time in my life, I read a book from the first chapter to the last without stopping.

“Wow.”

I was so stunned that I couldn’t even speak.

I thought that a story about a man and a woman’s love did not suit my taste.

But this novel was different.

I don’t know why, but it was just fun.

So Jack read the book over and over again without realizing it.

It was the first time in her life that she forgot her original plan to give the book to Adela, and the day passed.

The next day.

Jack took the book and headed for Adela’s house.

After a while, I realized that I was hearing the words ‘Romeo’ and ‘Juliet’ around me.

It hasn’t even been a day since it was published, but it’s already been talked about by quite a few people.

At this rate, someone other than herself might lend Adela her book.

With that thought, Jack hurried to Adela’s house.

Smart.

ㅡ Who are you?

“It’s me, Jack!”

Kikik.

“What’s up?”

“Since I’ve finished reading this, let’s switch to another book and read it.”

Jack said that and held out the first volume of ‘Oh My Lady’.

“This!”

Adela seemed to already know why the town was buzzing, and her eyes twinkled as Jack accepted the book she held out.

“Can I borrow this?”

“Of course.”

The reason I bought a romance novel that I didn’t like in the first place was for this moment.

But it was so much fun than I thought, it just came later than expected.

“Would you like to read it all and have a viewing party tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow? I can’t read that fast.”

Adela gave a slightly apologetic look.

Seeing that expression, Jack put on a slightly mean expression that reminded him of his older brother.

“I should have read it all in one day?”

“… Do you have to lend it to someone else?”

“No, ah, my mouth is itching.”

“If you say it, break off the relationship!”

Jack bit his itchy lips and calmly accepted the book Adela handed him.

“I’ll go.”

“Yes!”

Back home, Jack opened the book Adela had given him.

The book must have been circulated a lot by Adela’s brothers and sisters, but it wasn’t in very good condition.

‘Adela said it was her favorite novel, right?’

If you read this, you can share Adela and her many stories.

Jack, a little smarter and precocious than his peers, started turning the pages with a smile.

However, the action had to stop after less than 10 minutes.

‘… Bored.’

There was not much difference from the novels I had read before.

Previously, it was quite readable, but now it’s boring.

If you want to find the reason….

‘Oh my lady.’

Jack decided to compare the difference between the borrowed book and ‘Oh My Lady’.

‘This book is better written.’

It is written in the same characters, but for some reason this book felt more stylish than ‘Oh My Lady’.

Jack opened the book and pondered for a long time before realizing the reason.

‘It’s difficult.’

The novel I borrowed from Adela was a bit difficult.

In ‘Oh My Lady’, the part that is lightly described with one or two lines and skipped is described with 4 to 5 lines in this novel.

What’s more, it’s the same scene, but it’s decorated with similar but different words.

I felt that it was something plausible and mature, but it was too difficult for Jack, who is still young.

From a literary point of view, this novel is better, but if you only pursue fun, I don’t think you can beat ‘Oh My Lady’.

Jack fell into the thought that he wouldn’t be able to read other novels anymore.

And it was the same for other readers who encountered ‘Oh My Lady’.

***

“… So you’re saying it’s my fault?”

“I never said it was wrong. But from now on, I want you to know how dangerous the hero’s novels are.”

News about the box office success of ‘Oh My Lady’ is spreading not only in Seong Ha-dong of the Aucklia Royal Castle, but also throughout the Duchy of Aucklia.

It’s only been a day since it was released, but how many works do you think are getting better responses than the works of masters who have just finished?

I think that’s why they called me in a hurry to talk about the distribution of profits and the next manuscript.

“Mmm, so, that.”

The story began with a sharp atmosphere, and Alexander expressed something like a sh*t X.

Ho-ho, ho-ho, ho-ho-ho.

Is this it?

Is that it?

“So, when will the second volume be….”

“Suck!”

Sir Lewis, who was near me, finally exploded.

“….”

Alexander glared at Sir Louis scoldingly, with a look of pride.

“The writing is finished.”

“Then… !”

“However, the timing of publication needs to be adjusted.”

Why is someone I know like this?

“….”

Whether it is a novel published as a book or a novel serialized as a web novel, the timing of publication needs to be adjusted appropriately.

Although readers claim that ‘If you practice twice a day, your profits double!’, Surprisingly, this doesn’t double your profits.

There are many complex factors, so it is beneficial for a writer to adjust the publication time.

The editor-in-chief must have known that, but this kind of reaction….

“Then would you like to receive the manuscript for Volume 2 in advance?”

Too excited.

I tried to act expressionless, but I couldn’t stop my shoulders from shaking.

It was a motion to insist that the second volume be released immediately.

“… It should be reviewed in advance to see if there is anything that could be a problem for society.”

Perhaps it’s because you’re a little older, but your excuses are great.

“Volume 2 came out rather satisfactorily.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Maybe I should shoot a little more this time.”

Lord Lewis, who was next to me, nodded with an expression of pride.

Yes, this could not have been written without the help of Sir Lewis.

You can feel a little more proud, Sir Lewis!

ㅡ Me?

Wizard is a bit….

ㅡ Are you a very rude kid? It might be better to be prepared when you come to the cradle later.

You are a very good wizard.

“What happened to the story of making a hardcover book?”

Hearing my words, he suddenly looked five years older.

Did something go wrong?

“Hardcovers are handcrafted. As a result, it takes a lot of work, so the cost goes up as well.”

That’s why it’s usually the exclusive property of kings, nobles, and wealthy merchants.

I know that.

“Usually, I tend to receive hardcover books prepared by merchants, but the story changes again when they are treated as masterpieces.”

Are you going to be called a masterpiece?

Volume 1 is literally just a prologue, but with this reaction, when volume 2 comes out, it will just do somersaults.

ㅡ Like me?

Magician, please keep your body tight.

“Inquiries about making a hardcover book through a scribe I hired myself poured in.”

“Ow….”

Even in this world, everyone has their preferred handwriting.

So, if you have a lot of money, it’s something you can ask for.

“How does it work?”

“I send a scribe hired by a noble family to the branch where the original is located, and I make a copy myself and go back.”

“… Why did you come all the way here?”

“These are people who want to copy even the typos in the original.”

In short, is it like a different world version of a collector’s mania?

Odeok culture becomes money… !

Lord Lewis, as if he had never heard of such a story, had a rather surprised expression on his face.

Hmm, this might be an opportunity, right?

In other words, cultural exchange can occur, right?

I’ll have to talk to Prince Albert about this.

“Next is the revenue story.”

Obviously, there was a tax part in the terms of the contract.

As I was frowning because I didn’t know the detailed price, I saw Sir Louis’ shoulders twitching.

It seems like quite a lot of money.

That’s right, that’s right.

“For now, please keep the money in the safe operated by this store, and send 10% to Father Simon of the convent in Oaklea.”

“Yes?”

“… Bright Ball?”

“And whenever a book comes out in the future, I hope that at least 3 books will be sent to the monastery.”

I just gave away one volume without much thought, but if the public reaction is that good, one volume would be insufficient.

It is natural to make a donation.

I don’t know how much the monastery’s subsidy is, but the children are growing up, so there’s nothing wrong with having money.

Because the winter is long, there will be food problems and heating problems in the winter.

There was an offering called tithe in the other world too, so 10% would be fine, right?

First of all, since I’m God’s agent, I have to do that much to live up to my looks.

ㅡ You are kind.

It’s not kind, it’s clever.

If you do this, won’t the gods look down on you?

Ha ha ha!

ㅡ Yes, I’ll leave it like that.

“It doesn’t really matter, but….”

“Please tell me it was donated by someone named Bright R.A.”

“What do you mean by R.A?”

“Named after the people who helped me.”

Thanks to Reina and Sir Angelica Louise’s help.

“… All right. I’ll read book 2 first. If there is a problem, we will get back to you.”

Please do not write anything that could cause problems in the future.

Alexander said that in a serious voice.

That’s why I-

“Freedom comes with a price.”

I decided to say something I really like in America.

Because it was the right word for this situation at the right time.

“I have no intention of denying the price your organization has paid for world peace.”

How many times have you killed and killed yourself before cultural censorship took place?

So I have no intention of setting up a confrontational angle.

“I just want to enjoy this world a little longer.”

Twenty-four hours on Earth were short.

It was that busy, and there were so many things to enjoy.

Human beings turn their eyes to other places when food, clothing, and shelter are resolved.

Since the problem of food, clothing, and shelter is gradually being resolved in this world, people will start to turn their eyes to other places.

Then I just need to draw their eyes to the novel I wrote.

Let’s make reading my novel a pleasure in life.

People who read my novels gradually write various novels, and then people are distracted by those novels again.

Then the body, mind, and soul will be filled with a happy story that everyone is happy.

Then cultural exchanges with other races will occur naturally, and medicine to treat Reina’s disease will be obtained.

“Then let’s go.”

I said hello to him and left the office.

Now it was time to write the third volume again.