Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

"Just find any excuse to send him away!"

"Wait!" Ayaka Kamisato stopped the guard from leaving and said solemnly to Ayato Kamisato, "Brother, let's meet him first. If he is truly a morally corrupt person, I agree to cancel this marriage."

She didn't care about the man's appearance or wealth; she only hoped that the person she married would be a kind person.

"Okay, I promise you."

.......

Ueno Chiki squatted outside the gate of the magistrate's office, idly picking up a foxtail grass to tease the ants on the ground.

He had been waiting for almost half an hour, but there was still no response.

Just as he was about to head back home, the messenger guard came to him and informed him that the head of the Kamisato family had agreed to see him.

He followed closely behind the guard as he stepped into the tranquil and peaceful courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard stands a tall ailanthus tree, its thick trunk and mottled bark revealing its antiquity and history. This tree is the focal point of the courtyard, its presence filling the entire space with vitality and natural charm.

Soon, he arrived at a hall filled with Japanese style.

A handsome young man with the air of a superior sat quietly cross-legged in front of the low seat in the center.

A wooden screen in the style of an Inazuma was placed to his side and behind him.

Ueno Chiki walked straight up, bowed slightly, and said humbly, "Greetings, Head of the Kamisato family."

Ayato Kamisato frowned. Ueno Chiki was dressed in shabby clothes and was obviously living in extreme poverty.

"Please sit down." His tone was full of distance.

Ueno Chiki naturally understood as well, but she could also comprehend it. No one, no matter who they were, could accept a poor boy dressed in rags marrying her precious sister.

He found a spot not too far from Ayato Kamisato and sat down cross-legged.

After he sat down, a maid came in from outside, placed a tea table beside him, and brought a cup of tea and a delicate pastry.

He was starving and started eating right in front of Ayato Kamisato, completely disregarding his image.

Ayato Kamisato frowned even more deeply; this guy had absolutely no airs of nobility.

He quickly finished the snacks on the coffee table, and drank his tea with great satisfaction. The only downside was that there weren't enough snacks; he wasn't full yet.

"Ahem, may I ask what brings you to our office today?"

"It's all because of that marriage," Ueno Chiki said bluntly.

"That marriage, well, at the time, it was just a joke my parents made. Now, it's still based on Ayaka's feelings. So,"

"So, is this marriage going to be canceled?" Ueno Chiki abruptly interrupted Ayato Kamisato. "If that's the case, I'll be very hurt and need compensation."

Ueno Chiki secretly wished to cancel the marriage. The idea of ​​a poor boy marrying a rich heiress is something only found in novels. The huge gap in their social status and understanding meant that the two types of people were destined to be apart.

But if the marriage is really called off, the Kamisato family should at least offer themselves some compensation.

Ayato Kamisato was carefully considering the meaning behind Chiki Ueno's words. It seemed that this guy was blackmailing him by threatening Ayaka's marriage.

Such exquisite goods actually exist in the world!

Chapter 3 There are seven monkeys in the tree, how many monkeys are there in total?

That's right, Ueno Chiki was blackmailing Kamisato Ayato.

According to the typical formula of online novels, the marriage between a poor boy and a rich and beautiful girl will inevitably be opposed by the girl's parents, who are materialistic and disdainful of the poor. In order to make the poor boy give up, the girl's parents will give him a considerable sum of money as compensation.

His goal today is to see if he can get this compensation.

"Ueno Chiki, do you mean you're willing to accept a annulment of the engagement if the compensation is sufficient?" Ayato Kamisato could hardly believe his ears. Someone would actually give up a marriage with the "White Heron Princess" for such insignificant wealth.

The person in front of me is so stupid. Doesn't he know that as long as he marries Ayaka Kamisato, he can gain both wealth and a woman?

"Yes, head of the Kamisato family, Miss Kamisato Ayaka is like the bright moon in my heart, while I am now covered in mud. How can I expect to be with her? It would be better to forget each other and let each other be at ease. As for asking for some compensation, it is because I am indeed living in poverty."

Chiki Ueno decided to be frank and explain the situation and reasons in detail.

Little did he know that his actions would earn him more respect from Ayaka Kamisato behind the screen.

“In that case,” Ayato Kamisato was about to agree to his request when he suddenly heard a noise outside the screen and immediately changed the subject, “The Kamisato family still needs to consider this matter.”

Still need to consider?

Ueno Chiki was stunned. He had thought that the annulment of the engagement would go very smoothly, that he would get a large sum of Mora, and then live a carefree and happy life.

The outcome was unexpected. However, he was easygoing and didn't dwell on it.

"Since the head of the Kamisato family still needs to consider, I'll take my leave now. Let me know when you've made your decision. My home is in the northwest suburbs of Inazuma Castle."

After saying this, Ueno Chiki finished the remaining tea in her cup, got up, and left.

No sooner had he left than Ayaka Kamisato slowly emerged from behind the screen.

"Ayaka, you see? Ueno Chiki is willing to give up his marriage with you for wealth. He is obviously a short-sighted person."

Ayaka Kamisato gently shook her head. "Brother, I don't think so. Chiki Ueno is a very self-aware person, which is a very rare and valuable quality."

“I still don’t think he’s a good match for you. Now is a good opportunity to cancel the engagement,” Ayato Kamisato said somewhat urgently. He was afraid that things might change if he waited too long, and that Chiki Ueno might change her mind.

"Brother, let's observe for a while longer."

Ayato Kamisato knew very well that his younger sister was a very opinionated person, and once she had made up her mind, she would not easily change it.

So he stopped trying to persuade her, but he had already made up his mind to break off the engagement.

.......

Ueno Chiki walked dejectedly through the streets of Inazuma Castle, when a wave of hunger washed over him again.

Although he had just eaten some snacks at the Shinri family's house, today's long journey had exhausted him.

He found a cool spot on the street, sat down, and spread out the three novels that Kuroda had given him the day before on the ground.

"Selling novels! The hottest light novels are for sale!"

He shouted a few times, but it had little effect; no pedestrians paid any attention.

He gave up hawking his wares, lay down to conserve his energy, and planned to rest a little longer before heading home. He planned to shamelessly mooch a meal at the old woman's house later.

"Oyamada, I, the great Arataki, am the best fighter in the world. I sincerely invite you to make a bet with me."

A young demon with two red horns on his head bent down and spoke to a little boy licking a lollipop.

His cheerful voice echoed throughout the entire street.

The little boy, Yamada, shook his head and refused Araki Kazuto's invitation to make a bet. "Big monster, my mom told me not to play with you anymore, or she won't buy me candy anymore."

"Is that so?" Arataki Kazuto couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but he was a straightforward person and quickly forgot about these unpleasant feelings. "Fine, you've lost your chance to fight Arataki, the world's number one fighter, again. You'll always be my defeated opponent. Hahahaha!"

"Excuse me, may I make a bet with you?" A clear voice came from behind him.

He turned around and saw that the speaker was a thin, pale-faced young man. Although he didn't seem to be doing well, the man had deep and focused eyes and was full of energy.

"Heh, you actually dare to challenge me, the number one fighter in the world of Araragi. You must be a strong person. State your name. I never defeat nobodies."

"I am Ueno Chiki. I once fought the Stormterror in Mondstadt and slew the Vortex Demon Lord Ocel in Liyue. I am known in the martial arts world as the Little White Dragon in the Waves."

After hearing this, Araki Ichito fell into a deep silence. Damn it, he'd been utterly defeated in the nickname contest.

"Alright, Little White Dragon of the Waves, what do you want to bet with me on? Let me tell you, my specialty is drinking a bowl of ramen soup in one go and eating a sour plum without any expression."

Ueno Chiki naturally wouldn't compete with him in that area. "Let's compete in addition and subtraction within ten. Are you up for it?"

Upon hearing this, Araki Ichito was overjoyed and said confidently, "Don't even mention within ten, I can easily take down within twenty."

For him, anything under twenty is no challenge at all; his fingers and toes are just enough.

"Since you're so confident, let's raise the stakes." Ueno Chiki's lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile of triumph.

"Then tell me, what are we betting on?"

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Chiki Ueno took three books out of her pocket. "If you lose, you have to buy these three novels for a total of four thousand five hundred moras."

Araki Kazuto took out his empty purse and counted it several times, but still couldn't figure out how many Mora he had, so he simply gave up.

"Uh, if you beat me, I won't take your novel, I'll just take my purse. If you lose, I'll take a novel."

"Okay. Now, please listen to the question: There is one monkey on the ground and seven monkeys in the tree. How many monkeys are there in total?"

Araki Ichito spread his rough fingers apart, "One, two, three... eight, eight monkeys in total,"

"wrong!"

Araki Ichito was taken aback. How could he be wrong? He counted on his fingers again. "There are eight monkeys. Where is the mistake?"

"There's a monkey on the ground and a monkey riding in the tree, the 'riding' being the same as 'riding a horse,' so there are two monkeys in total."

"Huh?! It's riding! Oh dear," Arataki Ichito scratched his big head, full of annoyance and regret, "This time it doesn't count, I didn't hear clearly."

"Alright, I'll give you one more chance. Under what circumstances does one plus one equal three?"

"Huh?!" Arataki Kazuto's mind was full of question marks. "How can one plus one equal three?"

"I asked you, why are you asking me again?"

Araki Ichito felt an itch on his scalp, as if a brain was about to grow out of it, so he simply gave up thinking. "I give up, but you have to tell me what the correct answer is first?"

"One plus one equals three if calculated incorrectly."

"What if the calculation is wrong, and the result is still four or five?"

"Never mind what it equals, just ask if the answer is correct?"

“That’s right.” Araki Ichito said dejectedly, and then handed his purse to Ueno Chiki.

"Little White Dragon of the Waves, you are the one I, the Supreme Ruler of the Wilderness, acknowledge. Next time we meet, I will definitely defeat you!"

Chapter 4: Rice prices haven't gone up in all these years.

Ueno Chiki emptied all the Mora from Araki Ichito's money bag, counted it, and was very disappointed; it only added up to a thousand Mora.

What does one thousand moras mean?

A potato costs 100 Mora, and a light novel costs 1,500 Mora.