Chapter 337 – Lucy’s Return (3)
Seo Joo-hwan pondered all night long.
New blessings and skills, Lucy’s advice, Gabriela’s prophecy.
All three factors made him worry, but what played a decisive role in moving his mind was Gabriella’s prophecy, ‘If you want to find what you want, go forward’.
“Lucy, the ‘what you want’ Gabriella is talking about is a piece of S-class talent, right?”
[Yes. I think it’s very likely.]
He has collected six pieces of talent so far. We still need four more for this item to show its full potential.
Seo Joo-hwan raised his gaze and confirmed the slightly changed talent window.
[Writing (A+/A+) – 1%]
The system level has risen and all talents that can be graded have been made A+. And from A+ grade, the proficiency of the talent is displayed intuitively.
There are two conditions required to raise a talent to S-class.
One is an S-class talent stone that can be made by collecting 10 fragments. The other is proficiency marked from A+ level.
In other words, even if you made an S-class talent stone, it was impossible to raise it to S rank if the skill level of that talent was insufficient.
‘Although there are expedients.’
You just need to make a woman with S-class talent have an S-class rating. For example, the latent grade of the game talent he got from Han Soo-ah was S grade.
However, the problem was that there were too many parts that depended on luck. Finding a woman with S-class talent is his job her, and there is no guarantee that he will be able to raise her likeability her to the maximum, and he must also consider whether the woman’s talent is the kind he wants .
Even if all three conditions above were met, it was unknown whether the opponent’s top three talents would win the S-class.
In the end, it was infinitely close to impossible to make the desired talent S-class in the way above. It would be a faster way to choose the straight method and slowly raise your proficiency.
In other words, with the mastery level at 1%, there was no need to urgently collect ‘S-class talent pieces’.
‘But thinking of Lucy, I want to collect them as soon as possible.’
I remember what Lucy said yesterday. Lucy said he wanted to be a man. And I guess from the conversation we had yesterday, in order for Lucy to get a clue to becoming a human being, he must first make an ‘S-class talent stone’.
[Master, don’t mind me. As I said yesterday, you must move as the owner’s heart goes. I don’t want me to be a factor that forces the master’s actions.]
Lucy’s heartfelt words.
Lucy revealed that he wanted to be a person, but he didn’t want to be a burden to him.
However, Seo Joo-hwan smiled and shook his head.
“No, I have already decided.”
[Master, again, making me a human would be a nuisance to you. You have to give up other possibilities.]
Lungs? Seo Joo-hwan shook his head. Lucy was determined to disappear someday and helped him. Couldn’t you grant a wish for Lucy?
“Done. It’s my heart that I want to make Lucy a person. Then it’s right that this also moves as I go, right?”
[Master…….]
“Are you impressed? I can’t do that. It does it for me too.”
[… ] Is it for the master?]
“Okay.”
Seo Joo-hwan smiled mischievously and said in a playful tone.
“Hehe. When Lucy becomes a person, she will surely be very pretty.”
[… ] Yes?]
“You don’t want to be a man, do you? That’s troublesome You said you were jealous of the rings other kids received? I don’t want to put a ring on a man.”
Saying that, Seo Joo-hwan burst out giggling. Lucy exists only as a system. Of course, there is no fixed form, so we do not know what it looks like. However, for some reason, her figure with a puzzled face was clearly drawn.
[Whew. I really can’t stop.]
Lucy let out a sigh of her own. Wouldn’t she shake her head if she had a form?
Seo Joo-hwan laughed and said teasingly.
“Uh huh. If the owner says so, that’s it. What do you want to stop? A cheeky helper.”
[Yes, yes. Do everything the master wills. But let me tell you one thing.]
“What?”
[She later found out that when information restrictions were lifted and she knew how…….]
Lucy paused for a moment before continuing her words.
[… ] Even if you withdraw your statement now, I will never resent you, Master. Lucy is already moved enough by her master’s heart her.]
Seo Joo-hwan frowned at her.
What the hell is that way to do this?
Suddenly, the words’I have to give up other possibilities’caught on in her mind her. But he soon shook her head.
“Lucy, don’t you think your master is too watery? It’s not going to happen.”
Lucy doesn’t answer easily even if I tell her firmly.
Seo Joo-hwan made another promise in her silence her.
Let’s make Lucy human. To do so, let’s first collect ten ‘S-class talent pieces’.
*
He was determined to change without standing still. However, when he said he would move forward, he did not mean that he would hit zero-back in the shortest amount of time.
First, slowly, one step at a time.
There is no time limit, so let’s walk at a leisurely pace. First of all, I thought I would take a picture of it by putting one foot in various fields.
‘The wider the range of activities, the easier it will be to find a woman with S-class talent.’
The first step among many fields has already been decided.
‘If I’m going to reveal my face, I’ll have to start as a writer first.’
I have acquired many talents so far, so I will do a lot of things as time goes by. Seo Ju-hwan tried to define his identity as his as an artist at the center of it.
So, his first step was to interview the artist.
“Are you going out for an interview? Suddenly?”
Lee Seok-chan, who was reading a novel, asked with a puzzled face.
Seo Joo-hwan nodded his head.
“Uh. In fact, I have received several interview offers so far.”
After the regression, three works hit the jackpot in a row.
The first work, ‘Master of Poison’s Moorim Achievement’ was a martial arts, the second work, ‘The Barracks Life of a Returner’, was a military material, and the third, ‘Devil’s Predator’, was a modern fusion fantasy that made top-notch sales.
Even if one work hits the jackpot, there are many artists who disappear after being eaten up by the next work. In such a market, in just one year, three works were completed without ups and downs, but rather developed and completed each time they were written, so it was natural to receive attention from industry officials.
“Until now, you didn’t go out because you were bothered. What kind of wind was blowing all of a sudden?”
“Just because people are interested?”
“Damn it.”
Lee Seok-chan said with an expression that said it was not the same. However, instead of questioning, Lee Seok-chan shook his hand and said a word.
“I’m going to go and promote the site. You know it’s opening soon, right?”
“Of course you know. I’m going to do that as well.”
Novell Dice, a web novel free serialization site, was created under the leadership of Lee Seok-chan.
In fact, the site itself had an assortment right away, but it was planned to open only in March because it was not possible to secure enough works to attract within the site.
It was thanks to the recruitment of Choi Mi-hwa that the schedule was advanced. Based on her experience and personal connections with her at her Funny Books, she has successfully signed distribution contracts for over hundreds of her works with her.
Lee Seok-chan, who recalled her, said with a satisfied look on her face.
“Mihwa did a better job than I thought.”
At the words of praise for his woman, Seo Ju-hwan raised the corner of his mouth his.
“Didn’t I say I was good? I got a job in this industry right after graduation, so I have a lot of experience compared to my age. There are quite a few writers who have discovered themselves. Beautification is quite popular among writers.”
“It seemed like that. I’ll have to get some bonuses later.”
“That’s nice too, but give me more authority when working. As long as you stand firm, you’ll do just fine. At first, you should think that no matter how many times you eat it, it will be an experience.”
“I’m already treated like a team leader or higher. So, please give me a new one soon.”
“Honey, it’s only been a month since I finished it.”
“Shut up, wrapper. You didn’t sign a contract with our company, where you made a few completions.”
“No, why not? You promised to upload my previous works when the site was opened.”
“That’s already sold enough to be sold on other sites, right? Put out a new work, new work. That way, it won’t attract readers.”
Lee Seok-chan was not urging him for nothing.
Novell Dice does not yet have any special merits that readers can use. Thanks to the number of works Choi Mi-hwa has collected, it has an assortment, but in the end, the works can be seen on other platforms. In order to appeal to readers, Novell Dice’s unique strengths were needed.
Lee Seok-chan intended to push Seo Ju-hwan’s work with that strength. If his new work his, which has become a top-tier author in name and reality in the web novel version, comes in as a first-class exclusive, there will surely be readers who come to see the work.
Seo Joo-hwan licked his lips and nodded. Even so, he was in the middle of preparing a new work in his own way.
“The settings are set. I was going to talk about it in this interview…”
“Yumma! If you have a set up, you should have told me first!”
Lee Seok-chan opened his eyes and shouted. Prior to being the CEO of Nobel Dice, he was an avid fan of ‘Artist Seo Hwan’.
“What setting? What is the material Is it a different genre this time?”
Lee Seok-chan poured out a barrage of questions.
Seo Joo-hwan smiled and told me the rough setting.
“What I’m going to write this time…….”
*
– You already arrived?
“Yes. I’ll be waiting for you in the cafe.”
– I’ll be there in 5 minutes!
“No, you can come slowly… Did you hang up?”
Seo Joo-hwan blinked at the disconnected phone. That’s right, he’s a hot-tempered person.
As he promised to be back in 5 minutes, the reporter quickly entered the cafe. The reporter who saw him opened his eyes wide and asked.
“Seo, are you the author Seohwan?”
“Hello. Are you Reporter Park?”
Seo Joo-hwan smiled lightly and held out his hand for a handshake.
“Yes Yes. My name is Park Ji-yeon.”
Reporter Park Ji-yeon shook hands with a bewildered look and looked at Seo Ju-hwan’s face.
‘What kind of writer is this handsome? I thought he was a celebrity.’
Meanwhile, Seo Joo-hwan was also looking after her. She checked her status window her.
‘As expected, there is no S-class talent.’
Gabriella’s words came to mind, and she tried just in case, but to no avail. Well, it must be greedy to hit a home run in your first at-bat. He asked, hiding his regret her.
“Usually interviews with writers are often done in writing, but was there a reason you asked to see them in person?”
“Ah, I am a fan of the author. I really wanted to see all three works because I really enjoyed them. May I ask for your autograph before the interview?”
“I can do that, but where… ?”
“Here you go! I bought that book!”
Reporter Park Ji-yeon, excitedly, took out the books of ‘The Master of Poison’s Murim Achievement’ and ‘The Barracks Life of a Returner’. He holds out a thick pen as if he had prepared it in advance.
Seo Joo-hwan signed the inside of the cover with elegant hand movements. He is not very accustomed to signing autographs, but thanks to his ‘dexterity’ talent his, his strong and cool handwriting his stretched out.
Park Ji-yeon, who received the autograph, smiled widely.
“Thank you, author. However, it is regrettable that there is no book on Devil Eaters.”
“I think you enjoyed watching it, so I’m more grateful. Oh, and a book version of Demon Eater will be published soon.”
“Really? I will definitely live!”
“Haha. Thank you.”
“…….”
Park Ji-yeon saw her smile and exclaimed inside her. I might end up becoming a fan of the artist rather than the work in the future.
She immediately came to her senses her and put her glasses on her.
“Then may I proceed with the interview? It won’t take long.”
“Take good care of me.”
“That’s me. By the way, can I take a picture before the interview, sir?”
“Are you going to use it for an article?”
“I’d like to do that if possible… You don’t have to take a picture if you’re uncomfortable. Please let me know if there is anything I need to pay attention to. There are many people who only write under their pen names.”
It was common for interviewees to hide personal information such as face, name and age. In the case of web novel writers, one pen name was sufficient as the minimum information required for writing.
Seo Joo-hwan thought about it for a while and then made a decision. Didn’t she say that making your face and name known is good for earning points?
“Photos are fine. Your name and age are fine.”
Park Ji-yeon’s face widened. Deep down, she wanted to record her celebrity-level handsome face her as a photo material.
“Really? Don’t you want to?”
“You have to take a good picture instead.”
“Yes, don’t worry about that!”
Click, she looked at the pictures a few times and said with a tidy look.
“Then, let’s begin.”
Click. The tape recorder is back.
