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However, for various reasons, such as his family's tofu shop in Tokyo being left unattended, or his laziness in not wanting to participate in competitions, he has remained at the professional sixth dan level.
Ding Dong!
The pinned post on the shogi forum was suddenly updated.
The match schedule for tomorrow has been released.
To Luo Chen's surprise, he was not among them.
"Because I defeated the sixth-dan player, Kaname Seikatsu, I can get a bye for a day?" Luo Chen touched the tip of his nose and chuckled.
That's good, then I won't have to go through all the trouble of rushing back home after getting back to participate in the competition.
Shut down the shogi forum.
On the screen, an app appeared. Luo Chen gently pressed his brow... Hiss! Dengeki Bunko!
I suddenly remembered the message I left for Kasumigaoka Utaha a few days ago.
I don't know if the other party has replied or not.
Luo Chen opened the novel reading app. Since he only had "Love Metronome" on his bookshelf and was currently reading it, he easily found the other person's comment section.
Several new comments appeared in the comments section, but they were all insults. As for my own comment, I scrolled down two pages and found it.
There were also four replies below.
Hey buddy, let's make some money together! How much is this comment?
[Pfft! Seriously?! How can someone protect an author who breaks their promises like this? I can't take it anymore!]
[I admit it, I am the employer. This comment is worth 10 yen, haha.]
[Seriously, is this some kind of alt account the author created on purpose? I discovered this guy even tipped 10 yen! Are you kidding me?!]
【…】
Luo Chen was a little disappointed. He rolled his eyes, edited a positive review, and posted it at the top.
Just as I was about to close Dengeki Bunko, I suddenly noticed a private message from an unknown number in my chat window.
From: Author Xia Shizi!
The fish has taken the bait!
Luo Chen clicked on it in surprise.
Kasumi Shiko: "Thank you for your support, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to disappoint you. There's absolutely no progress on the second part. I'm sorry."
It's hard to imagine that Kasumigaoka Utaha, such a proud senior, would look so dejected and apologetic... though, it does seem rather amusing.
Luo Chen had an urge to video chat with the other person and see how dejected he looked, but of course, it was just a thought.
The other party's reply was just this one sentence, nothing else, and they didn't even mention contact information.
Is it because they don't believe he can offer any suggestions for the second season of Love Metronome, or are they worried that he might be a troll or a cross-dressing fan?
After a moment's thought, Luo Chen chose the most direct way to communicate.
I found a laptop, plugged in a USB drive, and copied the first four chapters of the novel "Battle Through the Heavens".
The first four chapters of a web novel are often referred to as the "Golden Four Chapters"! They can reveal a lot, including the author's skill level and the novel's appeal.
However, after copying it, Luo Chen felt it was not very reliable, thinking that the first four chapters might not have enough exciting moments and were mainly depressing.
Although there are many insightful remarks like "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river," something is still missing.
So, I copied six more chapters.
There are ten chapters in total.
The self-disclosure of the mysterious old man and the "golden finger" Yao Lao will undoubtedly elevate the novel's enjoyment to another level.
As someone in the same profession, Kasumigaoka Utaha should be able to tell at a glance what his "level" is like.
Luo Chen smiled, packaged the ten chapters together, and sent them all to the author, Xia Shizi, via private chat.
Finish these.
The long-awaited Shiro's treasure chest has finally refreshed!
[Ding! Detected that Shiina Mashiro, the heroine of "Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo" (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou), has resided under the host's command for 72 hours, triggering a treasure chest reward!]
[Quality: Purple Epic!]
A dark purple treasure chest slowly appeared before their eyes.
With a thought, Luo Chen noticed a blue premium treasure chest appearing next to the purple one.
Luo Chen stroked his chin. He would open the blue one first, then the purple one. Good things are always better saved for last!
Of course, it doesn't necessarily mean that the items in a purple treasure chest are infinitely better than those in a blue treasure chest.
It's simply a matter of probability.
Moreover, the purple treasure chest serves as a cautionary tale; the power of the title "Extraordinary Appeal" is still astonishing to Luo Chen.
This thing is so buggy!
"System, open the blue treasure chest," Luo Chen silently commanded in his mind.
There was a click.
The blue treasure chest on the left is the first to be opened!
[Ding! Treasure chest successfully opened. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the skill: 'Genius Brain']
[Analysis: In school (this is a necessary prerequisite), extraordinary learning abilities will emerge under any circumstances, and learning efficiency will be significantly accelerated!]
[Note: Before each exam, if the host uses their "genius brain" to stare at a top student for more than one minute, it will produce amazing results.]
Chapter 110 Listen to this! This elementary school student is truly defying the heavens!
"A genius brain..."
Luo Chen considered the practicality of this thing.
It's impressive, because having this thing allows you to quickly become a true academic star.
However, this thing also has its limitations.
There is an additional prerequisite: it will only take effect in a school setting.
Of course, besides that, there's another mysterious hidden effect: the note says that making eye contact with the top student for a minute will bring unexpected joy... Luo Chen mentally circled it.
The unknown should always be treated with the utmost respect.
However, Luo Chen also guessed that since it was a hidden effect that would be triggered before the exam, the benefits must also be related to the exam.
And the next exam... Hiratsuka Shizuka said, is a week from now!
Composing himself, Luo Chen silently ordered, "System, open the purple treasure chest."
There was a click.
As the blue treasure chest next to it disappeared, the purple treasure chest opened in response.
[Ding! Treasure chest successfully opened. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the skill: Comic Master!]
[Analysis: The moment this skill is triggered, the host already possesses world-class manga skills, effortlessly producing a manga adaptation of a light novel to an exceptional level!]
[Note: Additional effect (will be triggered under any circumstances): Every comic the host handles will receive at least 5+ fans! Also included is a bonus: the Wind-Cutting Novel and Comic Editorial Department*1! (The inheritance contract is already stored in the host's bedside table)]
……
From a rational perspective...
This time, the purple treasure chest doesn't seem to be as useful as the "genius brain" that drops from the blue treasure chest.
But it's not useless.
At least for the novel "Battle Through the Heavens", I can not only publish the novel, but also personally draw its comics.
In the current Japanese market, where light novel development is not particularly advanced, this should cause quite a stir.
As for Mashiro, my guidance to her will likely become more professional and detailed in the future.
In a flash, Luo Chen scanned the entire range of the skill's usability in his mind, then composed himself and let out a soft breath.
"Master~!"
In the kitchen, Hinatsuru Ai, with a sweet and ingratiating smile, came out carrying a steaming bowl of miso soup.
"Slow down, give it to me, I'll do it."
Luo Chen got up and went over to take the miso from the elementary school student.
"Hehehe~ Master, don't worry about Ai. At home, Ai often does this." Ai, the little crane, raised her little face and said seriously.
"well."
Luo Chen shrugged and placed the miso soup on the table.
Hinatsuru Ai went to the kitchen and brought back cod sushi and eel rice, along with a plate of golden tempura and two plates of delicate salmon.
"Okay."