How a Hero Lives as a Writer

44 – Comics published! (3)

“Sir Lewis, this is a gift.”

As I said that, I handed over the appearance-changing artifact to Sir Louis.

“Are you talking about a gift?”

“Now, even with this appearance, people’s eyes are drawn so much that it is difficult to spy on them.”

Today is the release date of the long-awaited comics.

So I tried to spy on him, but now it seems difficult with this appearance.

There were signs from the time I received my title, but after making heating equipment, when I walked down the street, there was a commotion as if some celebrity had appeared.

So, in order not to be noticed, it was necessary to change the appearance of not only me, but also Sir Lewis.

Of course, those with keen eyes might notice it right away, but they won’t notice it so easily.

“… Thank you.”

Sir Lewis carefully held the bracelet I had given him in his arms.

I couldn’t see his expression because he had his head down, but it wasn’t a bad reaction.

“I will cherish it.”

“No, you have to use it.”

“Ah, um, yes….”

Sir Louis, a little taken aback, cleared his throat and put on his bracelet.

Then, her blonde hair, which seemed to have been made from molten gold, turned into an ivory color like a ripe reed.

It feels similar to the description of the main character in the novel The Lady of the Autumn Field.

This kind of hair color suits you….

ㅡ Because the original version is good~

That’s right.

Sir Lewis nodded his head slightly as he checked his appearance in the mirror in his room.

It was a look that I liked quite a bit.

“Then shall we go?”

“I will accompany you.”

What kind of reaction will people who have seen the comics have?

I hurried to the front of the store.

“Uh….”

“….”

But it’s a bit cold… ?

There were fewer people in front of the store than I thought.

I hurriedly went to the store and found the editor-in-chief.

“It’s been a while.”

“Yes. Long time no see. But isn’t it very cold in front of Sanghoe?”

The editor-in-chief sighed and laid out the causes of what just happened.

The first is that the price is burdensome.

The second is that people are conservative because it is something that has never existed before.

The third was that I was somewhat less interested because I was re-watching what I already knew as a cartoon.

The biggest reason must be money.

Is it necessary to pay a lot of money and re-buy a pictorial with the content you saw?

That’s why such a quiet atmosphere is created.

At least, the price was reasonable for the play, and it was used as a date for men and women, so it was a good response….

Cartoons fail?

ㅡ Are you saying that failure is the mother of success? Sometimes there are days like this….

Cartoon must succeed!

“Fortunately, the reaction is not bad for the nobles.”

“That’s a bit fortunate.”

I was disappointed as much as I expected.

As soon as the manga was released, ‘Woooooh! What the hell is this?!’ People appear.

Then I said, ‘Are you molesting? Ah, this is called a cartoon.” !

“Over time, more and more people will show interest.”

“As expected, the biggest part is the unit price, right?”

“Yes. That part was unavoidable.”

“Is there any way to reduce the unit cost?”

“With current technology….”

“I don’t know what kind of original it was, but this time it was published not by drawing a new picture on paper, but by printing it?”

“Yes. It is an application of magic used by sorcerers to create scrolls.”

It’s expensive because magic power is involved in the publishing stage….

Woodcutting is enough to print books, but for comics, woodcutting or transcription is virtually impossible.

At least with Mare’s technology, it’s impossible without magic.

Then….

“How about using recycled paper?”

“Recycled paper, do you mean?”

“Yes. Recycled paper. In that world, it was released weekly in the form of a manga magazine containing various manga.”

If it is recycled paper, the unit price can surely be significantly lowered.

“Replay….”

The editor-in-chief closed his eyes and thought for a moment.

“I will try.”

The editor-in-chief finally made a decision based on my opinion.

Please take care of me, Mr. Alexander.

In this manga, the future of Oklia, Reina, and even Mare is at stake!

ㅡ That’s grandiose.

It’s grandiose.

Because manga is such a great culture!

“This is an issue that requires some thought.”

“Is that so?”

“Unlike Aucklia, commoners should also consider the markets of the Elvens, the Kingdom of Arcas, and the Terse Empire, who have plenty of pockets.”

If you have enough money in your pocket, you won’t bother to buy a cartoon made of recycled paper.

But I don’t have to worry about that.

You have to take care of it.

Do it!

“First of all, we will hold a meeting on effectiveness and volume.”

Good luck, editor-in-chief!

All I could do was pray for things to work out.

The god who summoned me!

Please help me this time!

ㅡ Inje, are you looking for God?

Originally, that’s what God means to atheists!

You seek God only when you feel sorry for yourself!

***

Even the earnest prayers of an atheist sometimes reach God.

Unlike the sluggish record of the first day, good news about comics was gradually heard.

“Didn’t I tell you not to be impatient?”

“Oh, is this the cartoon Kruger was talking about?”

“Ha ha ha ha! This is fun!”

The trio of dwarves laughed and chatted about whether they liked the released manga.

In my room, of course.

“Kruger.”

“What happened?”

“Why is everyone flocking to my room?”

“Isn’t it warm here?”

“Wasn’t there an ondol in your room too?”

“Isn’t it annoying to have to keep turning on the lights?”

“Can’t we just turn on the mass heater?”

“The mass heater is warm, but it’s hard to sit around like this.”

“Ha ha.”

Doesn’t this mean that they will continue to occupy my room illegally?

It must be difficult to write a novel in a warm ondol room.

I’ll turn any room into a study and use it as a workshop….

“Where are you going?”

“I’m going to visit the store.”

Two weeks have passed since the release of the manga, and today is the day the newspaper is released.

Even if you wait, the store’s staff will bring it to you, but it’s not bad to go and check out the atmosphere of the store.

“I hope you stop by the inn and ask for a drink!”

“Don’t! I am your Shidabari!”

“What do you mean, Kruger?”

“Ha ha ha! You say something interesting, hero!”

“Originally, I am a person who sometimes says nonsense. You better do it.”

Will Koh Gil-dong feel this way after his house was taken over by Dooly?

These beggar drunkards….

ㅡ Because the house was taken over by slaves… Are you saying this is jugaegjeon?

Your learning speed is extraordinary.

ㅡ Afterheung~

Whew.

Still, I can’t say anything because those guys are helping Yeongji a lot….

I joined Sir Louis and headed for the shop.

As I was walking down the street like that, my steps got heavier and I let out a sigh.

Cartoon… Are you going well?

“Don’t worry. Comics will definitely do well.”

“Is that God’s will?”

“No. It’s just my feeling.”

I never thought I would throw a breaking ball here.

Looking at the slightly mischievous expression on Sir Louis’ face, I felt relieved to some extent.

“If it’s Sir Louis’ intuition, you have to trust it.”

Something… Sir Lewis seems to have changed.

ㅡ I did change my appearance with an artifact~

No, it’s not like that, but I think the atmosphere has changed a bit.

ㅡ Compared to when we first met, wouldn’t it have changed?

That’s it, but ah, I can’t explain it.

It’s just that the atmosphere is more gentle.

“It seems that the effect of the newspaper is coming out.”

“… Can you see that?”

As expected, knights are mysterious beings, right?

When I reached the front of the shop after walking for a long time, as Sir Lewis said, there were many people at the shop.

That’s it.

Cartoon is a new culture that has never existed before.

So the people who knocked on the shop’s door on the first day were innovators and early adopters.

I’m glad.

I’m so glad….

“Sir Lewis. Did you really know this?”

“It’s a secret.”

Who is this?

“Welcome.”

As we approached the store, an employee recognized us and directed us directly to the parlor.

We waited for the editor-in-chief’s arrival while drinking the tea served by the staff.

But the person who opened the door was Emma, not the editor-in-chief.

“Hello, Author!”

“Hello. By the way, is the editor-in-chief very busy?”

“Oh, I have a little troublesome problem.”

“Do you have any issues related to comics?”

“Yes. This time, it is a matter of obtaining permission from His Highness the King.”

“Hmm?”

Anything to discuss with Prince Albert?

Somehow the scale feels a little big, doesn’t it?

“This is the newspaper that came out this time. If you read it, you will probably understand.”

I decided to read the newspaper Mr. Emma handed me.

Mmm.

“Wow, this works….”

When I read the newspaper, admiration came out spontaneously.

ㅡ A library only for comics?

This is called a comic room over there.

It is said that the beginning was the kingdom of Arcas.

Cartoons are certainly attractive, but compared to novels, they are quickly read.

So it was a bit burdensome to buy it after paying a considerable amount.

So, it is said that about 10 people pooled their money to buy one book at a time and give it back.

Observing this, a merchant who runs a bookstore thought of a business where he borrowed comics and received money.

The reason the editor-in-chief requested an audience with Prince Albert is probably because of this comic book store.

Prince Albert installed a library in the capital for the people of Aucklea.

Anyone in Oklea can borrow the library for free.

Of course, comics are also a type of book, so they will be placed here.

The king has set up a library that lends books free of charge, but is the business lending books without permission?

Of course, there is no choice but to come out, so it must be the right thing to get permission from the king first.

It was an issue that made the editor-in-chief vacate.

“Then what about making comic books with recycled paper?”

“That’s a good idea too, so I’m going to be hired.”

“Then I’m glad.”

“But there are some problems.”

“A problem?”

“The supply is not smooth compared to the demand for comics. Because there is only one book.”

“Ah.”

Everyone experiences something when they fall into a newspaper called comics.

It is to watch cartoons all night long.

But here, Lady Volume 1 has just been released.

I want to see it like crazy, but there are no comics!

That seems to be the case.

“The other guilds are also very noisy these days.”

“You mean the painters guild?”

“It is precisely the story of the entire artist guild.”

A new wind has blown into the arts and sports, which has been the most hungry job.

I think that’s why there’s a fight going on over the rights.

The most important issue among them is that the ransom of the painters who were living on a cold rice cake was high.

“Lady was just the beginning. If this trend continues, won’t many works become comics?”

ㅡ A small ball launched by a hero!

No, a big f*cking ball!

Comics seem to have safely taken root in Mare.

Now I can do that.

ㅡ Ah, this is called ‘manga’.

That’s my line, right?

As I was arguing with Miss Helena for a while, I heard a knock on the drawing room door.

“Wait a minute, writer.”

Ms. Emma asked to wait a moment and then she opened the door and left.

You must be very busy….

I decided to wait for Emma to come back while drinking the tea her staff gave me.