I Became a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 173

"Sorry, I didn't mean to."

Only then did Li Yan realize that the blond girl writer was already sitting beside him, and said apologetically.

"It doesn't matter. After all, if you are free all of a sudden, it is only natural for you to think about the plot like you do. After all, this is the serious author."

This girl with a snow-white complexion and even a childish face showed a confident smile, patted her flat chest lightly, introduced herself and said: "It's the first time we meet, my name is Yamada Ilf, She is the author of "The Dark Fairy of Exploding Flame", please give me your advice."

"Hello, I am Uesugi Yan, the author of "Super Power Academy War", please give me your advice." Li Yan replied politely.

It should be said that the two of them met for the first time, but Li Yan is quite familiar with the author Yamada Goblin, after all, the other is the ace writer who has won the first place in the ORICON ranking.

Speaking of which, from the beginning, Li Yan realized that if he got to know this girl, nothing good would happen. After all, he was a colleague, or an arrogant writer whose work strength crushed him at present. If you deal with a woman who is too arrogant and unrestrained and likes to underestimate others, you may be ridiculed from time to time by the other party in the future. After all, when dealing with authors, mocking and belittling other authors with sales volume is what he hates the most.

Moreover, the title of the book seems to be quite unfavorable to him. According to Feng Shui, her debut work is almost like his natural enemy.

"I've always been very interested in getting to know Mr. Uesugi Yan, who was the dark horse last year. I went to look for you today, but you don't seem to be here. Did the Kagurazaka editor and other authors tell you about this?"

"Yes, I heard that they mentioned that you came here, but today's work schedule is busy, so I have been busy until now. I'm sorry, I should have returned to visit you earlier." Li Yan could only prevaricate guiltily, and said.

"I see. Today's arrangement is really tight, and your speech is really wonderful. It can be seen that your servant book fans like your books very much. They love them deeply and hate them very much."

Yamada Elf said with a casual smile.

"...Uh, yes."

Li Yanqing replied with a straight face. He trembled all over when he thought of the almost out-of-control scene. This is almost the black history of his career. To be surrounded by readers just after the interview was completed. It should be regarded as an unprecedented precedent in the novel world.

"Well, can I know something about Uesugi-sensei's new book? Hehe, I'm actually writing a new book recently. I want to know about Uesugi-sensei's subject matter, and I hope to make proper arrangements."

Yamada Ilf, who was sitting next to him, was careless, shook his little feet a little, showed a smile, looked at Li Yan curiously, and asked with a smile.

"Oh, this...there is indeed a plan for a new book." Li Yan was slightly stunned, and suddenly understood why Yamada Irfu seemed a little preoccupied compared to the morning, but it turned out that he was planning to ask questions material problem.

In the world of novels, as long as the works are published in a domestic market, works of the same type are undoubtedly the old enemy type among the opponents.

The reason why Irf Yamada inquired about it was probably to examine how his new book might have an impact on her new book. After all, the last book "Super Academy War" happened to involve the theme of different worlds and fairy power. Some of his debut works overlapped, so his books have been compared with hers on the Internet since then, and it is precisely because of this that Li Yan knew the author Yamada Goblin very early.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yamada. My new book is probably not threatening to a writer of Mr. Yamada's level. I feel a little flattered by your inquiry."

Li Yan said flatly.

He didn't mean to be sarcastic. After all, the difference in strength is too great. The other party has won the first place in the ORICON rankings, so it is indeed an honor for the other party to care about his new works. There is no age distinction in the field of writing. Although he is a few years older than Irf, the writing talent of the other party is indeed quite amazing.

"Huh~~~"

Irf Yamada let out a breath, then her face became serious, she frowned slightly and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, I don't like to listen to polite words, what you say means like looking down on your own work ah."

"..." Li Yan was slightly taken aback, looking at this young girl whose face became serious.

"Don't underestimate yourself. After I bought all your books, I spent a lot of time researching and reading carefully before deciding to get acquainted with you. After all, I like your books very much, exuding a sense of seriousness and enjoyment." The taste, now your total sales volume should be about 700,000 copies, and there will be more than one million copies after ten volumes, so there is not much difference in the strength of your first work and mine. What makes me more concerned is , Every volume of yours has obvious progress, this is the most terrifying thing, how dare I despise such an old thief?"

Ilf Yamada shook her finger, smiled arrogantly, and said, "Since the so-called novelists intend to put their works on the market, they naturally want to win over other authors, so it is also necessary to investigate the market. But It doesn’t mean I really can’t afford to lose that much, I’m mainly here to meet like-minded authors, as for the information about the new book, it’s up to you to tell me voluntarily, anyway, I won’t lose easily.”

"..."

Hearing Yamada Ilf's words, Li Yan felt a little surprised. Although the first impression would make people think that he was extremely arrogant and not very beneficial, but now he realized that he was a nice person.

"The theme of the next new book should be about monsters." Li Yan thought for a while, and finally told Yamada Ilf the information about the next book, and said calmly.

"Ghosts? I see, it's indeed a good subject. It's completely different from mine. My next book is going to be about cultivating idols, so the market target will be slightly different."

Ilf Yamada breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

After all, the strength and market share of Yan Uesugi, known as the old thief, cannot be underestimated anyway. Even if it is not a zero-sum game, the launch of a rookie work of the same type will generally cause a certain loss in sales of other works. It is necessary to measure how many such excellent works the market can accommodate, so that my efforts will not fall into oversaturated competition and go to waste.

This is also a responsible attitude towards my new books and readers.

Although I don't know why, after hearing about such a book on the Internet, she bought it and read it. In the end, she wanted to get to know such an author who dared to write bloody stories in the world of light novels where cuteness dominates. Take quite a lot of seriousness and enjoy the same kind of writing novels...

At this time, a staff member came over, smiled and said to them: "Mr. Uesugi, and Mr. Yamada, I'm sorry for making you wait so long. Now it's your turn to play. Thank you for your hard work."

Li Yan and Irfu agreed, but just when they stood up, they suddenly heard a long scream from the mountain again, which made Li Yan and Yamada Irfu feel guilty.

When it was their turn, it was almost one o'clock in the morning, and this was the most cloudy time. (Ugly time is 1:00-3:00)

Chapter 115 The Master of Light Novels and Choushi's Visit

At eleven o'clock in the middle of the night, the mountain wind is bleak, the forest sea is roaring, the bright moon is bright and dark, and the silvery white moonlight is falling down, but it is fleeting.

The once vermilion torii has long faded, filled with a pitch black color, Li Yan came to the stairs, raised his head to look at the spreading stairs, and the whistling wind swept past his ears.

"...I seem to have been dragged into hell, why am I still afraid of such a scene?"

Li Yan thought with a dark face.

"Ma Ma, there are no monsters and ghosts in this world. They are all deceiving tricks. If there are, I would like to see them."

Ilf Yamada folded her hands on her chest and said with an arrogant expression.

"..."

Li Yan glanced at his partner Yamada Goblin who was still desperately raising the flag. He felt that there were not only monsters and ghosts in this world, but there was even a time traveler standing beside her. It is better to be cautious when saying such things on such occasions.

"Welcome, Mr. Uesugi En, and Mr. Yamada Goblin."

Suddenly, a middle-aged male host came out of the camera with a cheerful smile and said to the two of them.

"Hello." Li Yan and Yamada Irf nodded in response.

"Yes, everyone, welcome to watch this special program "Looking for Reality in Illusion". I am the well-known host of the show, Miyamoto. Today I am still among the adventurers of light novel writers. There have been a group of light novel writers visiting before. After leaving this abandoned shrine, now the cursed holy place, I still remember that the group of writers were terrified, so what will happen today?"

The show host named Miyamoto was full of enthusiasm, and he explained in a strange tone. It seemed that he planned to arrange the filming clips of Li Yan and Yamada Erfu to be broadcast in the next episode of the show, and he was very smart and didn't say the current time. , It seems that I plan to see the shooting effect before making a decision.

"Thank you for your hard work today, both of you are now best-selling novelists in the light novel industry. Um, Mr. Uesugi Yan, I also watched the anime "Super Academy War" after you wrote the book. There are many truths and choices in it that make people think deeply, would a passionate novelist like you believe in the existence of ghosts and monsters?"

Miyamoto asked seriously.

In front of the camera, wearing a mask and hat, Li Yan nodded and said, "I believe."

"Ehhhhhh? Do you believe it?!"

Miyamoto asked again with a look of surprise: "Are you sure? So far, you are the first writer who directly admits their existence without thinking. Why are you so sure?"

"..."

Li Yan narrowed his eyes. There are many reasons to talk about the reasons. He not only fought with monsters and ghosts, but also was dragged into hell. The whole world thinks that he is an extreme second-year middle school youth, so now he regrets saying that he believed it.

"This... because after all, there are many unknown existences in the world, isn't it? This is also the fantasy that novelists have been pursuing, so as a novelist, you should not casually deny the legends that have been passed down through the ages, although they are very particular now. Science, but I think it is unscientific to use scientific terms to deny everything, so I choose to believe in the existence of ghosts and monsters.”