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Seeing Bai Qianqu's insistence, Gretchen picked up her pen with some excitement.

"Then I'll sign it."

Bai Qianqu nodded, watching Gretchen sign her pen name—Hui Shi.

"That's a really good name." Bai Qianqu inexplicably praised it and then sent the file directly to Prometheus.

At this moment, Prometheus was sitting in front of her computer sighing. She had just finished talking with a contracted artist, who insisted on leaving and said that even if it meant breaching the contract, he would not stay at the World Serpent Library.

Prometheus was also helpless about this, as this was the third painter to leave this month. They already had a small number of painters, and now people kept leaving.

Prometheus felt he wouldn't make it to the New Year.

Seeing her sighing repeatedly, Mistelin, who was standing next to her, handed her a chicken cutlet with concern: "Want some?"

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Chapter 231 Invincible Novel

Prometheus was speechless. The department was almost gone, but this guy was still eating and drinking as usual, seemingly without any psychological burden.

Aren't you worried at all?

Mistelin ate her chicken cutlet and said nonchalantly, "Isn't there still Initial D? I have a feeling that as long as this manga is published, it will definitely bring us back to life."

"Aren't your expectations too high? We've only read one chapter so far," Prometheus said helplessly.

"Trust my intuition; my intuition has always been very accurate!"

Prometheus didn't know where Mistelin got her confidence from, but she really didn't have any good ideas at the moment and could only pin her hopes on that comic book.

Forget it, let's take a step by step.

Prometheus took the bag of chicken cutlets that Mistelne handed him, and, turning his grief and anger into appetite, began to eat them heartily.

While the two were feasting, Prometheus's computer received a message.

Prometheus thought it was another painter trying to leave, but when she saw that the sender was Zhiyin, she quickly put down the chicken cutlet and opened the message.

A new chapter for Initial D is here!

Ever since they finished reading this comic, Prometheus and Mistelin have been eagerly awaiting its update, and now it's finally here.

The two had previously worried that Zhiyin would run away, but now that they saw that the other party had actually sent a whole volume, they were immediately invigorated!

Zhiyin has not given up!

The two quickly opened the comic and started reading, still wondering about the previous issue, and prepared to read the first volume in one go.

"The champion of Mount Akina is actually Takumi Fujiwara's father!"

"I knew it! The guy who was racing at the beginning was the main character!"

"Takumi Fujiwara is actually a racing legend! I thought he was a complete novice before!"

"It's not just us, everyone in the comics was fooled!"

"The author skillfully combines his mastery of racing expertise with his control over the plot's twists and turns, transforming a niche subject into a passionate and exciting story. Although it's an anime about racing, it's not difficult for either laypeople or experts to understand. Even I, someone who knows nothing about racing, found it fascinating."

"Moreover, this comic is an ensemble piece! Every character has their own personality, and the main storyline shows how these people gradually grow through each competition, which feels very realistic!"

Both of them felt unsatisfied after reading it last time and loved the comic very much.

Of course, the most crucial element is the male protagonist's invincible demeanor.

The two initially thought it was a typical monster-slaying and leveling-up story, but the author unexpectedly changed the tone in the second chapter, having the protagonist thoroughly defeat his opponent and showcasing superb driving skills that left everyone speechless.

However, it's not entirely the fault of the characters in the comics. After all, Prometheus and Mistelne were also fooled. Who would have thought that someone who gets nauseous in a car would be a drifting master?

But then I thought about it, and Fujiwara Takumi delivered tofu on this mountain road for five years straight, rain or shine, so it's only natural that he could have developed such driving skills!

It's safe to say that Takumi Fujiwara is practically invincible on the road to Mount Akina! Every challenger is just there to deliver their own death to him!

The key point is that each of those challengers seemed incredibly capable at first, but without exception, they were all thoroughly humiliated by the protagonist.

Although the plot of this kind of "cool" story seems simple, it is very practical. After all, the "Dragon King" genre has not yet emerged in this world, so readers find it very novel.

This kind of invincible text is already very popular, but it is only because the original world was written in such a vulgar way that it was disliked.

Initial D was released quite early, and at that time, there were no widespread invincible novels in the original world.

Its success is mainly due to its well-developed characters. Similar works include "The Prince of Tennis", "Noragami", and "One-Punch Man".

It's clear that people don't dislike invincible stories, they just dislike stories about idiots.

He's already invincible, so why does he still act like a coward? And to make matters worse, he's a sycophant, taking the blame for everything. Facing a bunch of weaklings, he doesn't even dare to fight back.

It's better not to read this kind of invincible novel! Because it's not an invincible novel at all, but a stupid novel disguised as an invincible novel!

Even if a fool has invincible power, he is still a fool.

Initial D is indeed a light novel, but it's not mindless. The protagonist, Takumi Fujiwara, almost crashed several times, but he always managed to turn the tide at the most crucial moment. He also improved himself in each race, taking his driving skills to the next level.

Just as Ryosuke Takahashi said, the protagonist's skills are top-notch, but his professional competence is still very weak, and he is completely unorthodox.

Once he learns to think systematically, that will be the time when he is truly invincible.

Of course, there's some merit to this unconventional approach. After all, most people wouldn't think of a way to navigate a drainage ditch around a bend, but Takumi Fujiwara did, and he did it, leaving everyone speechless.

The manga has reached the point where Takumi Fujiwara narrowly defeats Keisuke Takahashi by using a drainage ditch to navigate a bend, but the story is not over yet. Ryosuke Takahashi, the true strongest member of the Red Sun team, is about to challenge the protagonist, so the challenge facing the protagonist is still very severe!

The first volume ends here, and Prometheus and Misterin look up with a sense of loss.

"That's it? I haven't had enough!"

"After all, the time was relatively short, and it's already quite an achievement that they were able to draw so much." Prometheus was disappointed, but he could understand.

"If this comic can be published in our comic section, it will definitely attract a lot of readers!" Mistelin licked her lips excitedly. "We're really going to be revived!"

However, Prometheus was not very optimistic. She shook her head and said, "This comic is indeed a good comic, but it's difficult to take off with just this one."

"Huh? Why?" Mistelin asked, puzzled.

Prometheus patiently explained to her, counting on his fingers, "Firstly, our World Serpent Library's comic section has very few readers. Even if we publish the comic now, how many people will actually read it? We don't have many promotional resources, and we can't afford to advertise. Plus, the title of this comic isn't appealing at all, so even fewer readers will be willing to click and read it!"

"Secondly! The readers who are willing to stay with us are basically those who follow one or two comics. They are regular readers and they are not willing to read anything else except those few. This new comic by a new author will not catch their eye."

Chapter 232: Three-Party Collaboration

"Zhiyin's reputation is too low. Few readers have heard of him. He has no fame whatsoever, and no one would specifically search for his works to read."

"So, considering all these factors, I think there's a greater chance that this work will be released and immediately become a flop, since excellent works don't necessarily succeed."

Mistelin also looked helpless, and she spread her hands: "What can we do? Originally, we were worried about not having good works, but now that we have good works, it's still not enough. What can we do?"

"What should we do? Can't you think of a solution yourself?" Prometheus didn't indulge Mistelin this time. "You should start using your brain. All you do all day is eat and sleep. You'll get fat sooner or later!"

Mistelin stroked her chin and thought for a moment: "I think we should ask Zhiyin. Maybe he can help. I remember he seems to know Qianjian, and Qianjian knows Quyin. Maybe he knows Quyin too? Why don't we ask those two great gods to help promote it? If those two are willing to recommend it on Weike, I believe the effect will be very good!"

Prometheus's eyes lit up immediately.

"Oh right, how could I forget that!"

As he spoke, Prometheus immediately sent a message to the Voice, explaining the current situation and relaying Misterine's advice.

After receiving the message, Bai Qianqu pondered for a moment, chin in hand. She had to admit that Mistelin's suggestion was indeed feasible. It was just like a peddler praising his own wares; it wasn't the first time he'd done it, and he was used to it.

However, Bai Qianqu also offered her suggestion: first release the first ten chapters for free on Weike, and have Qianjian and Quyin forward them. This way, interested readers wouldn't need to download the World Snake APP, making it convenient for them to read directly and attracting more readers.

Moreover, the content of the first ten episodes has laid the groundwork, the basic world view has been unfolded, and the plot has reached the point where Keisuke Takahashi challenges Takumi Fujiwara, and that night Takumi arrives in his 86 to accept the challenge, which is the famous "86 up the mountain" incident.

The foreplay is plentiful, immediately raising the level of anticipation. Normal readers would definitely be excited by this point and would be very likely to continue reading.

If they want to continue reading the next chapter of the comic, they need to download the World Snake app and search for "Initial D," thus achieving the goal of attracting traffic.

Of course, Bai Qianqu knew that only a few people would download an app specifically for a comic book, but as long as someone was willing to come, it was a success.

He also suggested releasing the comic book ahead of schedule, since the first volume had already been completed with Gretchen's help, and there was no need to wait until after the new year.

Prometheus agreed to Bai Qianqu's suggestion without hesitation. She was willing to do anything to attract readers.

Soon, the first post appeared on Zhiyin's microblog account.

[A note from the author: My first manga, *Initial D*, will soon be available on the World Snake Manga section. The first ten chapters will be released for free on Weike tomorrow at noon. Everyone is welcome to read them.]

After that, he logged into Qianjian and Quyin's accounts one after another, first followed Zhiyin on both accounts, and then forwarded the new post.

Soon, the phones of those who were paying close attention to Qu Yin and Qian Jian's Weike accounts rang. When they took them out, their eyes lit up.

"Teacher Qu Yin actually posted a new update. Is she promoting her new song 'War of the Gods'?"

"People who participate in the War of the Gods post ten updates a day, but Qu Yin only posted one, and it was just a repost of Ying Jiang's. He's really lazy to the extreme."

"This is unprecedented! Qianjian has posted a new update. What's he doing? Is he collaborating with Quyin again to promote her? But Quyin is so famous now, she doesn't seem to need Qianjian's help with promotion, does she?"

After everyone saw the content of the post, they were all somewhat bewildered.

"Zhiyin? Who is Zhiyin?"

"Holy crap? Qu Yin and Qian Jian are both following this person named Zhi Yin. What's going on? Aren't Qu Yin and Qian Jian best friends for life? How did a third party suddenly appear?"

"I just don't understand. What makes this Zhiyin so special that she can get both Quyin and Qianjian to pay attention to her at the same time?"

"I checked, it seems to be a cartoonist, and a new cartoonist at that, who is just about to release his first comic."

"Huh? A cartoonist? And a newcomer at that? What's going on? What exactly did Qu Yin and Qian Jian see in him?"

"Never mind all that. Since both Qu Yin and Qian Jian recommended it, I'm still very curious. I'll find out tomorrow."

"I've never been disappointed by Teacher Qu Yin's recommendations, I definitely have to support them!"

"Sigh, I thought it was news about a new song. As expected, Qu Yin doesn't care about his own work at all. Is it confidence or indifference?"

"A thousand swords urge you to update! 300,000 words a month? You're playing with fire! Even the donkey in the production team can write faster than you!"

"Exactly! Instead of focusing on writing, he's reading comics. Looks like he's got too much free time!"

The two reposts attracted a lot of attention, and Bai Qianqu's guess was also correct. Many people decided to read Zhiyin's comics tomorrow, and some even started downloading the World Snake APP.

The number of people following the voice is also growing rapidly, and it soon has tens of thousands of followers.

For a new comic artist who hasn't published a single work yet, this is such a comfortable start.

Prometheus and Mistelin had been keeping an eye on the Voice of China's activities, and they were both stunned to see the number of followers growing so rapidly.

They never expected that Qu Yin and Qian Jian's promotional efforts would be so effective. If tens of thousands of people actually watched "Initial D" on the World Snake APP, they would definitely be able to overcome their current difficulties!

Could they turn their lives around with this comic book?