Chapter 18: Life is Like a Play (Part I)
Time went round and round, and soon a month passed.
In the past month, the rest of the Thirteenth Team has not been sent by Haiyan... And after the so-called "novice period" of Qinghe, when absorbing the spiritual power of Hibangu, the improvement is not so great...
Everything seems to have fallen into a bottleneck, far from what Qinghe expectedβuntil now, the green spirit pressure bar on his attribute board has only increased by one-fifth.
After all, the time agreed between the two was two hours... No matter how much more, Ribanya will really go berserk: in these two hours, he will have to pay the price of two more meals.
"Whew... Xiaobai, Peach, I have to go to the comic club. β
I glanced at the old clock in the house and stopped running.
"Qinghe, is today the day of the press release?"
Hinamori Momo's face is slightly red... Because Qinghe said not long ago that if there is too much, he will invite her and Xiaobai to eat barbecue.
Ribanya on the side also subconsciously pursed his lips... Barbecue is a high-cost thing in Soul Street.
"Well... I'll go take a shower first, and you two will wait for my good news. β
Recently, when I returned home, I either ate steamed buns or bread... These two things are the cheapest, but the taste is really too much for Qinghe to compliment - he is about to fade out of his mouth.
Recently, what Qinghe has to do every day is... Draw comics, exercise, replenish bottles, and secretly practice "ringing" - after all, this is the life-saving thing in the face of danger.
His pitiful "physical strength" attribute has also risen from 12 to 20... Without the help of the system, Qinghe understood the difficulties involved.
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"Oops... Isn't this Seiwa-sensei? Come on, come on... The next draft has been brought, right? Uncle Yamada, who smiled like a chrysanthemum, introduced him into the house as soon as he saw Kiyowa.
"It's so fun to laugh... The barbecue is here!"
Kiyowa secretly wiped the saliva from the corners of his mouth... He was so eager for this manuscript fee.
When the two of them sat down, Yamada took out a thick white envelope from his chest and handed it over with both respectful hands.
"President Yamada... I think it's better for you to call me Qinghe. β
"Since you asked for this, teacher, then I will take the liberty of calling you Qinghe... Do you know? The children of Wandering Soul Street are already clamoring to see below. And the nobles of the Jingling Court are very interested in your comics... Of course, I'm also interested in you. β
Yamada, who used to be salty and indifferent to himself, suddenly became amiable... Kiyowa suppressed the faint discomfort in his heart - he knew that all this was brought to him by the one called Yamamoto Motoyanagisai Shigekoku.
Qinghe doesn't think that the comic that has only 10 chapters has been launched... To be able to get the favor of such a big person: it is normal to attract children, after all, it is hot-blooded.
"President Yamada... You didn't tell the nobles my name, did you? β
"No, no... How could I do such a thing without your consent. Qinghe, really don't think about it anymore? You know, once you get acquainted with those nobles..."
"No need... My original intention in drawing manga was to perpetuate the spirit of the dean. I am already satisfied to be able to improve my living conditions. β
Before Yamada could finish speaking, Kiyowa interrupted him... If he was just a soul with no spiritual power, maybe he would have agreed directly.
But now, how could he give up the power of death and not save that kind and beautiful Shiba?
Hibanya hopes that he can protect Hinamori Momo in the future, and Shiba Haiyan hopes that he can join the 13ban team and fight with him... It's Ukitake Shishiro, who also gave himself the shallow fight he needed the most.
It's all about it... The bond brought made Qinghe feel pressured at the same time, but also willing.
The fiercely beating heart told Qinghe that he not only wanted to repay the favor, become a powerful god of death, and fight against many strong men... He still longs for eternal life!
In this world, strength and longevity are completely proportional!
Qinghe knows that he may be a little greedy... But isn't greed the most primitive driving force of human beings?
Sometimes, don't push yourself... You won't know how good you are.
When he was killed by that spider and cut off the chain of cause and effect in his chest, Qinghe was so eager for power at that moment... Not salvation.
He knew that in this otherworldly... Only strength can save himself: let himself protect those he wants to protect and do what he wants to do!
Facing Qinghe, who looked extremely serious, Yamada still spoke: "Qinghe! I know you want to be the Grim Reaper to repay your kindness. But that's the job of death, and if they were anyone, they'd do that! Instead of risking being killed at any time, make friends with the big ones and you can live a good life and be protected by them in the future! β
"President Yamada, do you know what the Will of Fire is?"
Kiyowa, who got up slowly, did not take the white envelope on the table, but took back his sketch - Yamada must have been instructed by some big people, so he persuaded himself so attentively.
Of course, it could also be coercion... Anyway, he has his persistence.
"Sister Du can treat everyone equally, and can insist on the glory of death. She was so gentle, so strong, so beautiful... How can I just be a drill camp person who sits back and enjoys the success! β
Without looking at Yamada again, Kiyowa resolutely walked outside - anyone who stood in his way to the path of "Death" was an enemy!
Even if he loses his source of income for this, even if he may be suppressed by the other party... It doesn't matter.
"Qinghe, Qinghe... It's me who is wrong, it's me who is wrong. I'll add one more money, one more money! I promise not to mention this matter again in the future.,You just need to reassure the serialized comics.,You don't have to worry about anything else.γ β
He really didn't expect that Qinghe's reaction would be so big... I directly planned to give up cooperation with the comic club.γ
"It's late."
The stubborn temper came up with Qinghe, although he knew that it was best to reconcile with the other party now... But there was a breath in his heart, urging him to go straight out.
"Seiwa-sama... Please! If you don't serialize it with me, I'll be covered by those..."
The rest of the words, Yamada did not dare to say ...
Looking at Yamada, who stopped in front of him, his eyes were full of pleading, and Kiyowa still couldn't give up after all... It doesn't seem that someone is forcing Yamada to ask his name, he just wants to get more opportunities for himself to climb up.
But like he said... If he gave up on him because of this, his reputation would plummet and the family could be in crisis.
Since Yamada in front of him admitted his mistakes, assured, and even begged himself, why did he rush to kill them all.
"Well... You promise it's the last time. β
"Good... For the last time, I promise! Yamada, who nodded again and again, kept wiping the cold sweat on his forehead and squeezed out a smile with difficulty.
"Now."
After handing the sketch to Yamada, Kiyokazu stretched out his palm.
"Mr. Qinghe, you wait." Yamada, who was holding the drawing, bent down and ran inside.
When he came out again, he had another thick white envelope in his hand, and together with the previous one, he respectfully handed it to Qinghe.
"Thank you, President Yamada."
For Yamada, who wants to use himself as a promotion, Kiyowa has forgiven him... But he won't have too many good looks for him.