I write novels in Liyue

"Damn it! Humph, I'm going to give you an awful nickname: Riddler!"

Paimon stamped his foot and said.

"Did you really invite us here just to thank us?"

Ying asked.

"Alright, alright, sometimes I just want to treat my friends to tea. Don't overthink it, go read a book."

Yae no Miko smiled and said.

As she spoke, she glanced at Yaedo across the street, a playful, expectant smile playing on her lips.

The two-meter-high signboard is a promotional sign for Fang Qiu's new book, with the book title and a brief introduction written on it.

"Angel's Heartbeat".

Awakening in the afterlife, the protagonist, having lost all his memories, is left with no choice but to go about his life.

Welcome to "Angel's Heartbeat" as we unravel the mysteries of the afterlife.

I saw a promotional image of Qiu's book above the standee.

The boy lay in a pool of blood.

The crowd of ghost story enthusiasts queuing in front of Yaedo Hall went wild.

"The afterlife? My... my general! Fang Qiu really wrote ghost stories!"

"This time, I'm going to really savor it."

"Angel's Heartbeat? This title doesn't seem like the name of a ghost story. It's more like the type of story called 'The Moon Shines Beautiful'."

"Little brother, if you don't trust Fang Qiu, don't you trust Brother Thomas? Brother Thomas said to keep us looking forward to it, which must mean that Fang Qiu will write a ghost story novel."

So, amidst laughter and joy, they bought the book with great anticipation.

So they went into the teahouse together.

As the people downstairs took their seats, Yae no Miko narrowed her eyes slightly.

Downstairs, the fans of ghost stories opened their books and began to read quietly.

As the pages of the book were turned one by one, the afterlife slowly unfolded before their eyes.

When Otonashi wakes up, Yuri tells him that this is the afterlife.

Ok.

While it may seem somewhat comical, the real horror lies in using humor to create a terrifying atmosphere.

As expected of Fang Qiu, he is indeed formidable.

Immediately afterwards, Otonashi was stabbed by Tachibana Kanade.

Ok.

Indeed, a strange atmosphere has arrived.

A smile crept onto their lips.

Then, Otonashi woke up in the ward to find himself hacked to pieces with a long axe, his body covered in blood.

Not bad.

Absurd enough.

That's the essence of ghost stories.

Their smiles deepened; what followed was the gradual unveiling of the madness of this world.

Then, as time went on.

From Otonashi Yuzuru joining the front lines to Yuri's painful past, and then to Iwasawa fulfilling his wish and leaving this world.

The smiles on their faces gradually disappeared, replaced by deep sorrow.

The story continues.

After Hinata and Naoi's painful memories of their past lives, comes Otonashi Yuzuru's memories...

Time passed slowly like this.

Before you know it, it's evening.

The sun is setting.

The orange-red sunset light poured down on Inazuma Castle.

And the story of Otonashi Yuzuru and Tachibana Kanade has come to an end.

Seeing the scene described by Fang Qiu in the book, where Otonashi Yuzuru kneels on the ground in anguish under the setting sun, crying and shouting Tachibana Kanade's name.

Many people were moved to tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Otonashi is so pitiful, it's so heartbreaking, I want to cry, but no tears will come out..."

"Otonashi was so kind, but why was fate so cruel to him... He lost everything in life, and even in death, he lost everything. Why did such a kind person not receive a good reward..."

"It's not God's fault, it's Fang Qiu's fault! How awful! But she's so beautiful, I can't bring myself to curse her... Now I feel even worse..."

"Why are you cursing Miss Fang Qiu? The real person to curse is that old scoundrel Thomas! Damn it, he said 'stay tuned,' but it's just another angst-filled story!"

"Damn it, that Toma tricked us! He definitely made us think Fang Qiu was going to publish a ghost story novel, and then lured us in to rip us off!"

"I could have accepted the slash fiction if I hadn't hoped Fang Qiu would write a ghost story... It's so painful. Before, when I read Fang Qiu's books, I always prepared myself emotionally. But after being tricked by Thomas, I wasn't prepared at all, and I was just stabbed again and again..."

"After reading this book, I suspect that it was originally supposed to be Tachibana Kanade playing the piano quietly, but Thomas went to Yaedo and gave him advice, so it was changed to what it is now!"

"That makes sense, that must be it! That old scoundrel Thomas not only tricked Miss Fang Qiu, but he also swindled us!"

"Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense! After returning from Inazuma, Miss Fang Qiu wrote two books. One was 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' which, although the deaths of the Second Prince and Zhuge Liang were quite tragic, is essentially an epic military saga. I heard that the Heavenly Commander requires every soldier to read it. The second book was 'The Moon Is Beautiful.' In other words, Miss Fang Qiu originally intended to write a sweet romance novel, but Thomas's letter ruined everything!"

For a time, voices condemning Thomas were heard continuously.

Readers who were not originally fans of ghost stories were immediately enraged when they heard the condemnation from ghost story enthusiasts, coupled with the note at the end of the book thanking Thomas for his valuable advice.

The plan to create a reader-centric narrative was commissioned by Thomas!

The news spread like wildfire throughout the teahouse.

Even Paimon and the traveler, who were immersed in deep sorrow on the second floor, were disturbed.

"What happened?"

Paimon cried and wiped away his tears, his voice trembling.

"It seems like they're denouncing Thomas."

Ying glanced at the author's note on the last page of the book, then at the crowd downstairs denouncing Thomas.

Yae no Miko smiled and said, "Next, that guy Thomas is going to be in big trouble. He'll have to pay at least five times the price for groceries, right?"

“I knew it. You invited us here for tea just to see this.”

Ying looked helplessly at Yae no Miko and said.

"Of course not, I already said, I did this to thank you."

Although Yae no Miko said this, her eyes remained fixed on the excited crowd downstairs.

Seeing this, Ying smiled helplessly.

This is not Fang Qiu's fault.

Thomas was the one who struck first.

If Thomas hadn't deliberately built a haunted house to scare Fang Qiu, Fang Qiu would have already decided to stop seeking revenge.

Fortunately.

Fang Qiu also knew when to stop.

This is the last time.

However, let Fang Qiu explain it in the book next time.

I wonder what Thomas's expression will be when he finds out that he was retaliated against like this because he frightened Fang Qiu...

Just as she was thinking this, a shout came from downstairs.

"Look, it's Thomas!"

"Which one?"

"The one in red is Thomas!"

"Oh? Things seem to be getting more interesting."

Yae no Miko looked out the window and saw Thomas walking out of Yaedo across the street, holding a book.

Then, they rushed out of the teahouse and headed towards Thomas.

Meanwhile, Thomas had just finished buying the books from Yaedo.

"After a busy day, I can finally read Miss Fang Qiu's book. Tsk tsk, the afterlife, plus this cover, it seems that Miss Fang Qiu really is writing ghost stories."

He had been busy all day and had only finished a dozen minutes ago.

So he rushed to Yaedo without stopping.

Just as Thomas was happily taking the book and preparing to return to the Wooden Leak Tea Room to savor it, a group of people surrounded him.

"Hmm? It's you guys. How is Fang Qiu's new book? Isn't it great?"

Seeing several familiar faces in the crowd, Thomas smiled and asked.

"You dare ask about Miss Fang Qiu's new book! You've really fooled us!"

"Kid, don't come to my store to buy groceries again! Unless you pay five times the price!"

"Thoma, dare to fight me one-on-one! I challenge you to a duel!"

"Hey bro, we'll just strongly condemn and protest, don't do anything rash. That old scoundrel Thomas is a master. Even if we all gang up on him, we'll probably all get beaten to a pulp."

"Who wants to fight him, Thomas? If you're so tough, challenge me to a duel! Whoever loses has to run naked around Inazuma City!"

"Hiss... Bro, that's way too ruthless!"