Comet Dragon, breaking into the gravity field

Shiina Riki just felt it was too embarrassing to watch.

Standing next to Gao Songdeng, she crossed her arms and looked up and down at the blackboard in front of her, looking like a tourist strolling in an exhibition hall.

Gao Songdeng's attention was attracted by the blackboard as soon as she entered the door. She opened the book in her hand and planned to find photos corresponding to the story while reading.

After a few minutes, she put down her book and took down a photo from the blackboard.

This photo is said to have been taken by an idle hunter on his way home from fishing.

The protagonist of the photo initially knew nothing about the hunter covered in dirt, but just turned around quickly before the camera was pointed at him, leaving behind this comedic photo.

If we use words to describe it, it would be OVO.

"Pfft—what a stupid face..." When Chihaya Aine got close to Takamatsu Deng and saw this photo that accurately captured the spirit, she laughed out loud as if a balloon was popped.

That look of confusion and vigilance seemed to have traveled through time and space, and was vividly conveyed to the person in front of him through the photo.

"It's not that funny..."

After preparing the matcha that was exclusively for Rakuna, Ritsu Narose seemed a little helpless.

When he heard the laughter, he knew what was going on.

In his impression, everyone who saw this photo would burst into laughter.

Especially for those who have seen the Sky Comet Dragon with their own eyes, the humor of this photo has the unique sense of galloping of the Silver Winged Evil Star in their hearts.

I can only say that it doesn't look like acting.

Putting down the teacup, Ritsu Narose saw Kaname Rakuna holding an old photo in front of him.

He looked at the cat, and the cat was looking at him too.

Her gold and blue eyes shimmered slightly in the light, becoming bright and vivid. Although her expression was not obvious, her raised hands undoubtedly revealed that she was very fond of this photo.

After taking the photo handed to her by Rakuna, Ritsu Narose showed a rather nostalgic look.

This is a photo of him with an Elu cat.

In the photo, Ritsu Narose was obviously much younger than he is now - he was wearing a leather hunter suit, with his hands behind his back, as if he was trying his best to show the temperament of an elite hunter.

The short man next to him, Elu Cat, did the same. He put the engineer shovel, which was polished to a shine, behind his back and straightened his chest.

"This one... Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I last saw it..."

Before Naruse Ritsu could finish, Chihaya Aine, who had been secretly observing the situation, seemed to understand something and suddenly hurriedly waved her hand to interrupt him: "Stop! Don't use the cruel facts to destroy the beautiful filter!"

Knowing that the pink-haired girl was probably thinking about something else, Naruse Ritsu sarcastically said, "What are you thinking about...it just suspended its front-line hunting activities and chose to retreat to the second line to become a supply manager."

Like many hunters who left the New World, this Felyne, who had partnered with him for a while, returned to the Old World and found a job in the Hunter's Guild with his outstanding resume.

"Ahahaha... Yeah~ I see."

Chihaya Aine showed a silly smile and felt a little embarrassed, but this emotion was quickly dispelled by other photos that carried memories.

She knew that Ritsu Narushe usually appeared as calm as a lake. But at certain moments, his passion would make those who gazed at him realize that what they saw wasn't the unchanging lake, but the azure sky accompanied by the sound of fierce wind.

Knowing this, she became curious about the stories contained in these photos and what kind of experiences he had.

40. Naruse Ritsu satirizes Chihaya Aine and accepts advice

The photos collected by Naruse Law Firm include but are not limited to hooded penguins skating on their bellies, the finals of the dance battle at the bonfire party of the Qimian tribe, the wrestling of the Thunder Wolf Dragon and the Bubble Fox Dragon, and many other strange scenes.

With the girls' careful selection, they quickly chose photos that were both interesting and in line with the content of the novel.

——The cherry-colored Bubble Fox Dragon dancing in the stream under the moon, the penguins walking in groups deep under the ice field, the Ice Curse Dragon sitting on the frosty sky, the Extermination Dragon fighting with the golden lion without restraint... and as an easter egg, the "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains and the Silly Cat Picture" painted by a receptionist wearing a shrine maiden costume.

However, they still haven't come up with a suitable idea for the cover.

Flipping through the photos, Chihaya Aine suddenly looked like a biologist who had discovered a new species. She looked at Naruse Ritsu with great interest: "I think Naruse-kun is very handsome. Why don't you use yourself on the cover?"

"This is not a fashion magazine. Do you think everyone is like you..." Rolling his eyes, Shiina Riki felt that he was increasingly inclined to be the one making the comments in the team.

"That's too narcissistic," Naruse Ritsu couldn't help but laugh, then raised a finger. "Back when I was in Yukumo Village, after taking a bath and changing into local clothes, I looked in the mirror and asked my follower, Felyne, 'Who's prettier, the Sky Comet Dragon or the Bubble Fox Dragon?'"

Knowing my true identity, Felu Cat told me seriously, "Boss, you are the most handsome. Bubble Fox Dragon is definitely not as good as you!"

However, as a sea dragon species known for its beauty and nicknamed "Enchanting Dance", the Pavosaurus has always been very popular, and there are even works of art created with it as the theme.

I didn't believe I was better looking than the Paohu Dragon, so I asked a scholar who was on my team. However, he also said, "The Tianhui Dragon is more beautiful. It's the embodiment of a man's dream."

After a hunting mission, I talked to the village receptionist and brought up this topic again. The receptionist replied, "The Sky Comet Dragon is an ancient dragon. How can the Bubble Fox Dragon compare to it?"

One day, I saw a pufferfish in the stream outside the village. I examined it closely and decided that my head wasn't as beautiful as its large, petal-shaped fins. Thinking about it more, I felt even more that I couldn't compare to its vibrant, beautiful colors and its large, furry tail.

Later, I realized: my follower, Felyn, thought I was pretty because she admired my strength; my fellow scholars liked Sky Comet Dragon because men generally prefer handsome looks; and the receptionist supported Sky Comet Dragon because she was intimidated by the name of "Ancient Dragon."

After finishing the story, Naruse Ritsu looked at Chihaya Aine and said, "Now Aine is a guitarist who has participated in live performances and has achieved some success. She also has excellent grades. Everyone in the band admires Aine's hard work. Your parents at home can't help but dislike you. And every classmate in your class is impressed by your achievements. From this, it seems that Aine has been severely deceived."

"Hehehe...you don't have to praise me like that~"

"Ritsu is calling you narcissistic."

Looking at the pink-haired girl who was still giggling, Nagasaki Suyo exposed her fantasy without hesitation.

"Ah? Really?" Chihaya Aine woke up suddenly and saw Naruse Ritsu nodded in agreement.

"There's no need to be so roundabout and say that I'm narcissistic..." The corners of her mouth twitched, and Chihaya Aine felt speechless.

Looking around, apart from Rakuna Kaname and Touma Takamatsu who were not in a good situation, the other two were trying hard to keep a straight face, walking on the delicate line between half-smile and half-smile.

“I’m really making a suggestion!”

"me too?"

Seeing that Naruse Ritsu didn't seem to be pretending, Chihaya Aine's blood pressure suddenly soared. She was so angry that she gritted her fangs and wanted to bite him.

"But light novels always feature the protagonist on the cover—or the heroine!"

"That makes sense... Does that mean I have to do it myself?"

Touching his chin, Ritsu Narose did not rush to deny Chihaya Aine's words.

However, seeing that he was really thinking seriously, the girl who made this suggestion became conflicted.

As the heroine chosen by Ritsu Naruse, Chihaya Aine naturally hopes that more people will know about Ritsu Naruse's advantages - this can not only prove her value as a "heroine", but also prove her vision in choosing a boyfriend.

But at the same time, she didn't want others to be deceived by this guy on the pool surface. After all, there were already enough people joining the battlefield. After all, she was also possessive.

Not knowing what the girl was thinking, Ritsu Narose thought for a moment, said hello, and went to the storage room on the second floor.

About ten minutes later, the girls sitting in the living room discussing the photos saw Ritsu Narose, who had changed her clothes, walking down the stairs.

Dark brown ankle boots made crisp sounds on the stair steps, and the hem of the black and white interwoven skirt fell to the calf. The surface of this seemingly one-piece design was embroidered with delicate patterns and dark lace.

The left arm is completely covered by a black long sleeve, highlighting the muscle lines, while the right arm is half-sleeveless, with only the forearm to the hand covered by dark leather long gloves.

A sheathed sword, approximately one meter long, hung diagonally from the belt tied around his waist, held in Naruse Ritsu's hand. In his right hand, he held a gray-black conical hat with tassels.

"This is the outfit I often wore when traveling, so I should use it as a reference when designing the cover."

"I haven't worn it in a while, but the size seems fine... What's wrong with you guys?"

After stretching his arms, Ritsu Narose saw that the girls in front of him either turned their backs or covered their faces and turned to the other side.

Only the two radio-type girls were still staring at her.

After noticing that Ritsu Narose was looking at him, Takamatsu Deng blushed and lowered his head weakly.

Only Lena was left blinking and looking at him...

Then he raised his phone and took a picture.

Click——

Suddenly, the living room fell into chaos again. After a few minutes, the chaotic situation was gradually brought under control.

"No matter what, you can't change clothes suddenly... At least tell me in advance." Although she scolded Naruse Ritsu for his unethical behavior, Chihaya Aine's eyes couldn't stop wandering.

My nose is a little itchy...

Afraid of causing an embarrassing incident like bleeding from the nose, Chihaya Aine quickly closed her eyes and tried to calm herself by recalling the music score that had tortured her first.

Meanwhile, Shiina Riki is ordering Lenai to delete the photos on her phone. However, the cat won't listen to her, even when Nagasaki Motoyo joins in training the cat.

——Why did you suddenly take photos?

In response to their questions, Kaname simply tilted her head and said calmly, "Mom likes it."

41. Seize the Opportunity

"Leuna-chan's mom is a fashion designer!?"

The first time she heard Rakuna explain her family background, Chihaya Aine was greatly shocked.

I worked hard in the UK and was a fashion designer - what kind of Chihaya Aine Plus version is this?

After triggering the keyword, Naruse Ritsu pondered for a moment and recalled the topic the pink-haired girl had talked to him about before: "I remember that Aine Mirai wanted to develop a career as a fashion designer?"

"Yes, yes."

Although she did aspire to work in the field of fashion design, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but feel a little shy when it was said so directly.

"So, Wildcat, you took the photos just to give..." The words felt weird no matter how he thought about it, and Shiina Riki hesitated to speak.

This was a strange thing no matter how you looked at it. After much persuasion from the people around her, the free-spirited cat finally deleted the photo from the album.

"Aren't you going to change back?"

Sitting on the sofa, Nagasaki Suyo looked up and down at Narose Ritsu with her new skin, and felt a hint of sweetness in the liquid in the teacup after it entered her mouth, which was not supposed to be there.

But like a squirrel preparing to store food for the winter, she would only allow herself to take the delicious, plump fruits back to her nest. Thinking of the future opportunities to enjoy them, her possessiveness drove her to push Ritsu Narushe back to her original, "ordinary" self.

Not realizing that what he was doing was just like a peacock spreading its feathers, Ritsu Narose was still debating whether he should dress up like this and attend future book sales events.

"Wait a minute - what's going on with the sale?" Upon hearing the unexpected information, Chihaya Aine's eyes suddenly became sharp.

"It's the new book sale next week," Naruse Ritsu recounted the news she had received, spinning her bamboo hat around her fingertips. "It's going to be held at a bookstore that partners with the library. There will be a designated area for the event."

Just as many light novel writers are known for their airtight and mysterious style, there are also many authors who will do everything they can to make a name for themselves and make themselves a label in the minds of readers.

Taking the library that Ritsu Naruse is currently working with as an example, they have countless successful marketing cases, and the most recent successful case is the author who reorganized the work of harem in another world.

——No one would have thought that the author who could write such an insightful harem novel would be a fair-skinned and beautiful blonde girl!

The quality is excellent and the gimmick is maximized. Among the millions of sales, there may be people who buy books out of curiosity.

Now that libraries and publishers have tasted the sweetness, there is no reason not to continue doing so.

After learning that Ritsu Naruse was interested in cooperating, the library has prepared a complete promotion process in the past few days - in fact, it is just a modification of the methods used before.

The classic marketing case was calmly told by Ritsu Narose, which made the girls around her feel unreal.

Seeing that they were still a little confused, Naruse Ritsu explained, "To put it bluntly, it's about using contrast—first deliberately hinting at a certain identity in the advertisement, then using the image on the release date to create a contrast. This way, it can spark discussion."

As he spoke, Ritsu Narose suddenly remembered that he should consult the editor.

"Has anyone taken any photos? Can you send me one?" As soon as he opened his phone, Mingse Ritsu saw four photos taken from different angles sent to his phone.

He raised his eyes from the phone screen - he saw Chihaya Aine trying to get away with it, Nagasaki Suyo pretending nothing happened, Shiina Riki turning his back guiltily, and Kaname Rakuna, who had tricked everyone, retrieved the photos that should have been deleted from the recycle bin.

Only the innocent little animal sat there blankly, with the book that Ritsu Narose gave her on her legs.

The law does not punish everyone, so Mingse Lu has no choice but to obey.

"The sale... well... sounds just like a live performance." Chihaya Aine muttered to herself while exchanging photos in the band's chat group.

Just imagining that scene made Chihaya Aine eager to jump to the release day to watch the excitement.

"Performance..." An idea gradually took shape from Chihaya Aine's unintentional words, and Naruse Ritsu said, "By the way, is anyone interested in performing there?"

"Performance? Us?"

Not only Chihaya Aine, but the other girls were also stunned by Naruse Ritsu's sudden inspiration. Only Rakuna seemed to have activated her Trans-Am system, becoming active under the power of her internal solar furnace.

With one hand resting on the suitcase containing the guitar and its accessories that she had dragged along, Maomao's thoughts were self-evident.

"But won't this cause you trouble?" Nagasaki Motoyo, who had always followed the crowd when it came to band activities, didn't rush to agree or refuse. This time, she took the initiative to ask, "Events like this are usually arranged by the library, right?"

"Indeed," Naruse Ritsu nodded, then said, "But they wouldn't mind if I reduced their workload and helped them come up with a suitable event."

"Does Deng want to join?" Without ignoring the little animal that remained silent, Ritsu Narose looked at Deng Takamatsu.

Meeting his gaze, Gao Songdeng used her determined eyes to show that she was ready and able to attack at any time.