How a Hero Lives as a Writer

47 – Chekhov’s Gun (2)

The book that pops up in the 4th position from the left.

[Four Great Warriors, Diana Woodgard]

[Race: Elf]

I didn’t see it wrong.

In the 4th book, it was written that the race of the hero was an elf.

“This, what the hell….”

Surely the editor-in-chief said that all heroes were human?

“Aren’t you curious?”

I’m going crazy wondering!

Still, in order, you have to take a look at the 1st to 6th generations.

I know that, but the story of the four great warriors is very nerve-wracking.

If the relationship with the elves is dramatically restored through the story of the four great warriors, you may be able to obtain the elixir.

Thinking that way, my gaze kept turning to the story of the four generations.

“Wait a minute!”

No matter which one you choose, you will have regrets.

I don’t know how much karma I’ve accumulated so far, and I don’t know how much it fills up every day.

It’s just an abstract feeling that things are building up a little faster than before.

In this situation, if you choose the story of the first generation, what if it takes more than a year to read the story of the fourth generation?

What if Raina fell into an unwakeful sleep like her mother?

I couldn’t make a hasty choice because such ominous thoughts kept coming back to me.

“Calm down.”

Miss Helena put her hand on her chest and smiled a little.

For some reason, the expression seemed more gentle than usual.

Looking at that, it felt like her mind was slowly clearing up.

“Oh, there was that number.”

Miss Helena smiled and snapped her fingers, and another book stuck in her bookshelf floated into the air.

“Now, this is the story of the 7th hero.”

“Thank you.”

I immediately converted the holy sword into a quill.

I’m worried because I don’t know how much karma I’ve accumulated so far, and I don’t know how much more I’ll accumulate in the future?

Then you just have to let them know.

Because I have that ability.

I decided to write new information in my information book.

[The 7th Hero, Bright, can check the amount of karma accumulated through the warrior’s task.]

[The 7th Hero, Bright, can check the amount of karma consumed each time he uses his ability.]

“My lord, is that?”

“Because I am also a warrior. My story is also recorded here.”

With this, I can also get a similar status window.

“Now, check it out.”

Mistress Helena’s hand pointed at the holy sword.

Then the shape of the holy sword changed into the shape of a hand mirror.

[1,032]

Something seems like a very intuitive number….

“I’ll come next time.”

“Really?”

“Yes. You have to check the daily karma.”

My current karma is 1,032.

If you check your karma tomorrow at the same time as today, you can know the amount of karma you earn in a day.

Other than that, I’ll have to specifically check the amount of karma I consume each time I use the power of the holy sword.

Unlike money that has already rotted away, karma is a valuable resource, so you need to manage it with more care.

“Aren’t you curious about what will happen when you open the book though?”

Mistress Helena gently seduced me, as if telling me to open it quickly.

“Oh, I don’t buy it.”

This is a pattern where people just try to taste it and then buy it as it is.

Be careful….

Because work is important.

“Sheesh.”

As Miss Helena clicked her tongue and made a sweeping motion with her hand, the bookshelves and books around her began to fall apart.

And when I opened my eyes again, we were back in the royal castle room.

“… You were friends with great people. Did you mean Helena-sama when you said it was a way to protect yourself in an emergency?”

“Yes. If there is danger, you can run away there.”

“Thank God. Can you use that power anytime?”

“Yes. As long as there is some karma.”

“From now on, please consider leaving that minimal karma behind. You have to be prepared just in case.”

Since the little quarrel with Miss Emma, Sir Louis has become more and more concerned about my safety.

Since I spend more time training than when I was in the castle, I think it’s probably not an illusion.

“Will another race really come, as Emma said?”

“I don’t know either.”

But there is nothing wrong with being prepared.

Sir Lewis seems to have taken that position.

Then you should adjust accordingly.

Anyway, it seems that Sir Lewis is still concerned about the monster subjugation.

From now on, I will act more carefully.

ㅡ Of course it should.

Miss Helena spoke to me again as if nothing had happened.

However, Sir Louis was just staring blankly at Helena, not seeing Miss Helena.

ㅡ Are you curious?

What could be more magical in a sword and sorcery fantasy?

Cartoons that seemed absolutely impossible with this world’s technology can be produced with magic.

“It’s getting dark now, so shall we go back and have a meal at a nearby inn?”

“Yes.”

I left the castle with Sir Louis and headed to the Blue Wolf Inn.

This place has the most diverse menu, so eating is fun.

The menu we ordered came out and we started eating quietly.

Since I was trying so hard to fill my stomach, Sir Louis covered his mouth and gave a small smile.

“Why?”

What’s on your mouth?

Thinking of that, he caressed his lips, and Sir Louis slightly lowered his head.

“I’m sorry, lord.”

“No, it doesn’t really matter….”

“My lord seemed most distressed during mealtime. But you are smiling now.”

That’s right.

Because Oklia’s diet changed drastically before and after the cooking contest.

If you ate to live until then, now it has changed to the point where you can’t even wait to eat.

“I never thought the day would come when I could eat Krasak.”

“Is this blowfish?”

“Yes. It is the fish most avoided by Aucklea’s few fishermen.”

“I heard that there is a port in Aucklea, is it difficult to maintain there?”

A country with a port is bound to develop, but Oklia heard that the port is used for fishing at best.

“If you are not a skilled fisherman, it is a place with a high risk of capsizing. There are many dangerous fish because the water temperature is low, and in winter, the sea freezes, so it can not serve as a port.”

It feels like the Russian sea.

“I think the reason why the empire abandoned Oklea was because they knew the true nature of the port.”

“As expected, you are the lord.”

No, this is a natural flow.

Still, it makes me feel good to have it floated like this!

ㅡ You are a human figure that will crumble if you leave it nearby.

Are you saying that when a wicked witch like Helena is around, she is easily affected?

ㅡ Do you want to search?

“It just seemed like the flow.”

I think everyone can easily relate to this….

Still, I didn’t feel bad listening to it.

A writer to this taste!

ㅡ Tsk tsk.

I’m not an adult, so please allow me to do this much.

The only drug Mare allowed me….

That’s a compliment that makes even a whale dance!

“My lord. Now you have to prepare slowly.”

“Ready?”

“… Have you forgotten? It will soon be the one year anniversary since the lord came here.”

“Ah.”

I forgot.

“I forgot because I was busy these days.”

“My lord….”

“I have already written a letter to send to the other world when the gate opens.”

“Are you okay with that?”

“Well….”

It’s not okay, but other than that, there’s no point.

What if I went to the other world and couldn’t come back here?

I can’t choose the choice of going back because of that thought.

Still, since he disappeared without contact for a year, I should write a letter informing him of my situation.

ㅡ Still, if I suddenly say it’s a different world, will it be easy to accept?

My father often read martial arts and fantasy novels when he was at the rental store, so he knows about the cliche of summoning to another world.

So if you send it along with the evidence in your own way, you will believe it.

ㅡ For example?

Won’t you notice when you see books written in this world?

If it’s written in a sentence you’ve never heard of, you’ll probably look for it out of curiosity.

If you do a search like that, you’ll find that it’s not the language of the Earth.

Wouldn’t this be sufficient evidence in its own way?

If you send me some gold bars, the reliability will increase.

I don’t have a serial number unlike gold bars on Earth, so don’t you think I’m really a noble in another world?

ㅡ Oh, all of our warriors have ideas, right?

“By the way… , Sir Lewis, do you want to send me to the other world quickly?”

Hearing my words, Sir Louis lowered his eyes with a somewhat hurt expression.

“… Please don’t joke like that.”

“Uh, hmm.”

I didn’t expect this kind of reaction to come back.

“That! Which story do you think Sir Lewis should choose?”

I decided to try to allay this stuffy air somehow.

“Are you talking about the story of the warrior?”

Fortunately, Sir Louis suited my unnatural transition.

“Yes. Personally, I am most attracted to the story of the four generations.”

“You seem to be contemplating between the 1st and 4th heroes.”

I nodded at Sir Lewis’ words.

“I think any choice will be fine.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. I have a feeling my lord’s choice will go in the right direction.”

That’s how it came out of here?

ㅡ An example of a knight.

In times like these, it would be nice if you could give me some opinions.

“I hope there will be some karma left after looking at all the stories from the 1st to the 6th generation.”

Then you won’t have to worry.

“Are you planning to publish all of the hero’s stories as comics?”

“Should I?”

“Ummm….”

“Please feel free to tell me if you have any problems. Because it is surprisingly helpful.”

“The biographies of those who saved the world. It will probably be quite a long one. I am concerned that there may be difficult parts to express in a cartoon.”

“Oh, sure.”

If you try to imitate shonen manga without thinking, that will be quite a problem.

On Earth, there is no problem because comics are cheaper than novels, but here, comics are more expensive than novels.

Under these circumstances, it is quite difficult to draw a full-length film like a boy’s manga.

However, if you cover all the stories of the 1st to 6th generations, it will inevitably be a long series no matter how you reduce it.

I’m sure there will be readers who complain of fatigue even with the rental store method.

“Thank you, Sir Louis. I’ll think about it.”

“… Yes.”

Sir Lewis didn’t like my handling of the hero’s story.

You must be concerned that there may be unnecessary friction with Intrus.

Even if there is friction, this is something I have no choice but to do.

Because it’s an opportunity to go beyond the mere popularity of comics and become a bridge to restore severed diplomacy with other races.

I was thinking about that.

The noisy atmosphere of the inn suddenly became quiet, as if in a quiet forest.

Not the warm heat of a rocket stove, but the feeling of a fresh breeze caressing your cheek.

I looked up at the thought of something strange, and saw a duo approaching the table we were sitting at.

One looks like a girl around 160, and the other looks like a woman around 170.

“Can I talk to you for a minute? A human warrior.”

Saying that, the short girl took off her hood, revealing pointed ears peeking through the beautiful blonde hair.

A wandering elf with an elixir… ?