Chapter 421 - Manga? What is that? (Bella's POV) (Patreon)

I explored the floor for a long time until I managed to calm down. Unfortunately, I didn't find a Juggernaut. 'Well, it's not that simple.' With a smile on my face, I teleported back to the mansion.

As soon as I arrived in my room, I found my laptop open on my bed. I walked over and started reading the text document. "Volume three? Has she already written that much?" I'm genuinely surprised.

Mikoto is writing faster and faster, and the quality of her writing is improving. Could her being in my harem have something to do with this? Maybe my writing skill being at max level makes a difference for her since we're connected.

But no, that's not it. This is Mikoto's talent!

'I can't act as if she doesn't have a talent for this.'

With a smile on my face, supporting Mikoto in my mind, I went to the bathroom and took a shower to wash all the dirt off my body. I had sweated a lot inside the dungeon. As soon as I left the bathroom, I saw Mikoto.

"I read some of what you wrote. Keep it up, the quality is really good."

"Wait, you read it!?"

"Yes, I did. It's much better than what I read before. Your skills are improving quickly. You have a talent for this."

Upon hearing that, Mikoto's eyes lit up and she opened a big smile. "I learned from you!"

"Hm? But I didn't teach you many things."

"But I read a lot of things written by you! I learned a lot by reading everything you wrote."

"I thought your writing was quite different from mine."

"Well, it's impossible to write as well as you do."

Hearing her words, I sighed. "Don't flatter me so much. I'm not that good."

"If you're not good, then what am I? Don't underestimate yourself. You're the best author to ever set foot in this world." Mikoto wasn't someone who could give me the title of "the best author to ever set foot in this world," but hearing that come from her made me very happy.

"Thank you for the compliment."

I finished getting dressed and prepared to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to visit the library. It's been a while since I've been there. I also want to talk to the artist of my books about a new project I want to start."

"A new project? You're making me curious."

"I'm sure you'll like it. It'll be a little difficult, but it'll be worth it."

And I'm sure it'll make me a lot of money.

Then I teleported directly to Elma's bookstore's private room.

As soon as I arrived in the room, I didn't see Elma, but rather a few employees. They were startled by my presence and dropped the boxes on the floor. They then approached me.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Heitor. I've been working as a stock clerk at the bookstore for less than a month. I'm a huge fan of yours. I've read everything you've written! I started working here after discovering that this was where you published your first book!"

The man fired all of that at me without even letting me breathe.

The other man also started talking, praising me a lot.

I smiled a little awkwardly. "Hahaha, thank you. I'm glad you like my works so much. I came here to talk to Elma. Where is she?"

"Are you going to publish a new volume of Re:Zero!?" the two men asked at the same time.

After all this time, Re:Zero is still my most famous work.

I smiled and replied. "A new volume will be published soon, but I didn't come here to talk about that. I came to offer Elma a new business opportunity."

The men finally realized that this was something serious and left the room in search of Elma. Some time later, she entered the room running. She approached me and held my hands. "My God, it's been so long since we've seen each other! I was starting to get worried."

"You know I won't die that easily."

"I know that, but I thought you might have given up on working with me! Given up on writing! I was going to go to the Hestia Familia's house next week if you didn't show up!"

"I'm sorry about that."

"Bella also wants to meet with you. You used to help her with the artwork, but now she's doing everything on her own. She's not satisfied with the artwork she's been making..."

"That's great."

"Hm?"

"I came here to offer you a new project. And this project involves Bella."

Hearing that, Elma became very confused. "Could you explain it to me?"

"Of course."

"Ah, first I'll prepare some tea. Make yourself at home." Elma ran out of the room to get some tea.

You're as rich as I am, you know? You should hire someone to take care of this.

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POV: Bella

I was sitting in my room, looking at the paper in front of me with some discomfort. It was a drawing of Emilia, but for some reason, I don't think it's good enough. 'I don't think it fits ...'

But I can't think of anything better to draw. This is so tiring.

I put the brush down on the table and threw myself backward, ending up on the floor.

As I stared at the ceiling, Luan's image came to my mind.

"Where is he? I haven't seen him in a long time."

I thought many times about going to the Hestia Familia's house to ask him for help, but I thought that might bother everyone.

I already told Elma that I want to meet with Luan, but even she hasn't seen Luan.

"Did he give up on writing?" Just thinking about it made me nervous. "No, of course not!"

Then, suddenly, the door to my room opened. It was my mother.

"A letter just arrived for you. It's a letter from Elma."

"Argh! The artwork isn't finished yet!"

"Don't worry, the letter doesn't say anything about the artwork."

"Hey, I told you not to read my letters without permission!"

"I'm sorry, I got curious, hehehe!"

"It's fine. Give it to me."

I took the letter from my mother's hand and quickly read it all.

"Manga? What is that?"