How a Hero Lives as a Writer

28 – All Winds and Storms (3)

“I heard that the novel you released is becoming a hot topic again.”

“It was a book to take a break, but it was fortunate.”

Suddenly, it was July in Oaklia, and the delayed third volume of Lady was released.

The 3rd volume focuses on depicting Juliet becoming conscious of Romeo and Romeo feeling skeptical about his life.

It’s time to take a little break, but I focused on the description that Juliet is gradually conscious of Romeo.

Maybe that’s why the story that it’s not good compared to the second volume didn’t come out this much.

ㅡ You threw rice cakes so exquisitely, you idiot.

Originally, the selling point of a long novel is to have an interesting ending.

In Volume 3, the two families ended by highlighting the fact that there are families who are reluctant to become in-laws.

And the background of the lady is set to start summer vacation soon.

In Volume 4, it is implied that there will be an event where the two become closer as fiancées, and there is also an episode in which Juliet learns why the two families became enemies.

To be honest, it’s impossible for the heat to cool after throwing this much rice cake.

Even if I think about it, I did some nasty things.

“They said that Lady’s hardback book is likely to sell more than expected.”

“I think the firepower of the illustrations was a little too much.”

“I heard that the volume cannot keep up.”

“Yes. I think it will be difficult for Marie alone.”

“I think we should at least recruit painters by mimicking your cooking contest.”

Oh, Assistant is a big deal.

I don’t know the illustrations of novels, but if I want to go all the way to comics, I need an assistant.

As expected, unlike his appearance, he is a king who is good at his work?

“When will Volume 4 be released?”

“I am thinking about October.”

I have an important event in October.

“Didn’t you say you were publishing other works in the meantime? I heard that it is a work that will be made into a play by a theater company?”

“Yes. Volume 1 will be released first under the title ‘Revenge is Mine’. If the market response is good, it will be screened in theater companies.”

“I look forward to it.”

ㅡ Ah, this is called the ‘power of analysis’.

That comment was allowed only to a person like me who came from Earth to another world.

Don’t imitate me.

ㅡ But maybe it’s because the culture is really different, so the way of thinking is also different.

Originally, they say that culture begins with imitating other works.

In Marais, Revenge, which tastes like cola without carbonation, sells well, so there are many similar works.

When my novel is released, this will become a trend this time.

ㅡ Could it be?

The revenge of Mare can be roughly classified into two types.

I named them arbitrarily, one for internal conflict and the other for destruction.

In the internal conflict type, the main character swears revenge and experiences internal conflict throughout the process.

Is revenge right? Doesn’t revenge lead to more revenge?

From the beginning to the end of the work, I worry about such unreasonable things.

Destructive type depicts a development in which the main character is consumed by anger and repeats destructive acts.

In this case, it describes the main character who achieves revenge at the end and burns everything, leaving only ashes.

The aftertaste is not refreshing.

Revenge of Mare contains the theme consciousness that revenge is insignificant even though the development and ending are different like this.

Doesn’t this look like a real beggar?

The life of the main character, who would live happily if no one interfered, fell into the gutter.

But why don’t you make me happy at the end?

I’m sure there are readers who think the same as me.

I decided to write a cider that would scratch the insides of such readers.

My novel, ‘Revenge is Mine’ is the story of a promising knight.

The protagonist, the third son of a noble family, is a knight with excellent swordsmanship skills.

He marries his beautiful wife and enjoys his happiness, but ends his life as a knight by injuring his right arm on the battlefield.

To make matters worse, he is abandoned by the master to whom he dedicated his sword, and is imprisoned as a death row prisoner on false charges.

Although desperate to lose everything, he encounters an unexpected person in the arena.

It was a man named Gideon, a knight who fought back to back with himself on the battlefield in the past.

The main character learns the whole story of the incident through Gideon and succeeds in escaping with his help.

Five years have passed since then, and the main character is called Gale, the swordsman of the battlefield, and begins revenge.

Those who know the Count of Monte Cristo have a story that feels like it was taken as a motif.

“I heard there was a little commotion while writing. What happened?”

“Originally, it was a story about a commoner knight getting revenge on a nobleman.”

I tried to revive the underdog sensibility, but it failed due to the opposition of Intrus and Seongguk.

It’s a bit unfortunate, but it can’t be helped.

But speaking of the holy kingdom, a saintess suddenly comes to mind.

ㅡ Because she is a beauty?

Mrs. Helena is also beautiful.

ㅡ Don’t say things that are obvious.

Why are you smirking at the corners of your mouth when you say it’s obvious?

Anyway, I’m concerned about the reaction when I show the first draft of the novel to the saintess.

This is a fantasy novel standard, but the saintess is in a position similar to that of a cardinal, right?

I’m in a fairly high position, but after reading my novel, he looked embarrassed and avoided answering me, saying that he would try to inquire at Seongguk.

Emma, who was dispatched from Intrus, also said, ‘Oh, this is a bit….’ She was about to comment right away.

Something fishy.

“Your Duke?”

“Oh, sorry. Anyway, I hope you find those painters sooner rather than later.”

“Let’s hurry up as much as possible.”

My holy power is being used unintentionally for Marie’s canned food.

If I do something wrong, I will be dragged into child abuse, so I want something done quickly.

“The world is changing so quickly that it is difficult to keep up.”

“That’s right. Are you still having fun?”

“hahahaha!”

Despite many complaints, Aucklia is cruising in the end.

Still, it’s getting to the limit, so I hope there won’t be any more troublesome things.

ㅡ If you think like that, something always comes to mind.

… Really don’t do that!

***

[Bright, the writer who revolutionized romance novels!

Since he wrote a new novel this time, it is the work called ‘Revenge is Mine’ that will be dealt with this time.

As you can tell from the title, this work is a type of novel commonly referred to as ‘revenge’.

Those who came across the fact that Bright’s next work is about revenge, not love, may have been disappointed at first.

But read it.

I’m sure disappointment will soon turn into cheers.

In the meantime, there were many opinions that I felt uncomfortable while reading novels in the category of revenge.

This is because even if the protagonist succeeds in revenge, nothing remains, and only futility remains at the end.

However, ‘revenge is mine’ is different.

The main character of this novel regards revenge as his sacred duty and right.

This is because the main character portrays revenge positively throughout the story.

For example, just as a person who commits a crime is punished, vengeance is a right for a person who has been treated unfairly.

It is a sanctuary that even the gods cannot violate.

Vengeance is only mine.＞

It can be said that the main character’s line tells everything about the work.

Someone might accuse it of being morally problematic.

But someone else might support him, saying that it is natural to be punished for committing a crime.

Anyway, it is true that those who doubt Bright’s writer’s capabilities will disappear through ‘Revenge is Mine’.

Those who have criticized his novels so far as light and childish will not be able to criticize them anymore if they have read this work.

Finally, when evaluating his novels, I carefully express my opinion to those who say that they are light because they do not have a sense of the subject matter.

Isn’t the philosophy behind Bright’s novel ‘fun’?]

– Critic Martin.G –

“Ow….”

This man named Martin gave a good evaluation last time, but this time it’s a rave beyond him.

It’s to the point where I want to meet them in person and entertain them until my stomach explodes.

“Writer, please sign a contract with our theater company ‘Leonard’. We promise to treat you the best in the industry.”

Theatrical manager Mike praised my novel, saying it was a revolution.

Even though the second volume hasn’t come out yet.

“Is it okay if Volume 2 hasn’t been released yet?”

“It doesn’t matter.”

Theatrical directors reacted as if they didn’t even think about throwing a novel into the poop.

“You sure said that if I signed a contract with Leonard’s Company, I could be involved in the play, right?”

“Yes. It was the Viscount’s order.”

“Hmm.”

Usually, if you sign a contract to hand over a play to a theater company and receive money, that’s it.

No matter what play comes out, the original author can no longer be involved in the work of the theater company.

That’s an unwritten rule in this industry.

In terms of the district, it seems to be the concept of handing over the copyright while handing over the script.

However, Viscount Leonard made a condition that I could get involved in the troupe.

This is a pretty good deal for me.

ㅡ What does a play feel like?

Well….

I hope it goes well.

I heard that the royal family and the imperial family also come into contact with the play, but I think it will hurt my stomach if it perishes like a dog.

“When are you planning to release the next volume?”

“If there is no problem, it will be released next month.”

“The theater is expected to be completed sometime next week. I don’t think there will be any problems.”

That’s right….

As of now, Viscount Leonard’s troupe is the largest of the troupes entering Aucklia.

It’s the first time I’m making my novel into a play, and the treatment here is the best, so let’s leave it to you for now.

“Thank you very much.”

“Thank you very much!”

I carefully reviewed the contract Mike presented and concluded the contract.

And then a week passed.

“Mmm.”

ㅡ What’s wrong?

Something is missing.

I think he did a good job interpreting the character in many ways because he’s definitely more expert than me.

But uh, it’s not enough.

ㅡ Where are you going?

Action!

Because it’s a fantasy world, swords and magic shook shush shush! I thought it would work, but it’s a bit too static.

Isn’t it so dynamic?

With that in mind, I spoke to the troupe owner.

“Well, it must be difficult because I am not a knight or wizard to learn.”

Ah, so it’s possible if you’re a knight or wizard, right?

“Can’t you use a double actor?”

“… Are you talking about doubles and actors?”

Is it a mole….

This is a stuntman.

Top-shots can be said to be the flower of a movie.

“The main character is a master of swords to the point of being called a sword demon, but she couldn’t express that part, so I expressed it too statically.”

I feel like the main character’s charisma is lacking.

“Let’s write a band.”