I'm just an internet cafe owner

If the Old Man's Ring is the King of Elden and the Bell Ringer, then here it is the Heart of the Rising Sun and its charm Nanoha.

Chapter 268 Let's Play Games Together!

A massive fire spell enveloped the entire barrier. This power was comparable to the Starburst spell, but when Nanoha Takamachi saw this spell, she felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

Nanoha Takamachi was acutely aware of her strengths and weaknesses. Her strengths lay in having slightly more magic power and sufficient firepower from Rising Sun Heart. However, her speed, agility, and combat experience were far inferior to those of orthodox combat mages.

This was demonstrated in the first battle with Vita; if he didn't have a chance to charge up his power, the final result would be defeat.

But... as long as the firepower is sufficient, what does it matter if you don't charge it up?

Under the bombardment of the explosive magic, Signor, Sharma, and the dog Zafira were all stunned. The three of them and the dog lay on the ground, foaming at the mouth and unconscious. Seeing this, Nanoha Takamachi confidently said to Rising Heart, "Now communicating with them shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Yes, Master!"

According to the calculations of Rising Sun Heart, this is indeed the optimal solution. It allows the other party to understand one's determination and strength, while also allowing one to have a satisfying experience. This is no longer a win-win situation, but a complete victory.

However, this shot may have been quite powerful, as even Vita, who was the first to be hit, did not wake up for more than five hours.

"It hurts... what's wrong with me..."

"you're awake."

"hateful!"

Vita tried to get up, but the pain all over her body prevented her from doing anything.

"Do not move."

Vita's physical symptoms were alleviated by the healing magic used by the Heart of the Rising Sun: "Are you feeling better?"

"Hmph! Thanks..."

Vita's voice of gratitude was so soft that even Takamachi Nanoha, who was right next to her, could only hear it slightly. However, upon hearing this gratitude, Takamachi Nanoha smiled.

"Vita-chan, can you tell me now why we're doing all this?"

"I…"

Vita initially wanted to refuse, but recalling Nanoha Takamachi's magic, and looking at her unconscious companions and the Book of Darkness in her arms, she knew that she had no right to hide it now.

Even if she didn't say anything, what difference would it make? If this person took the Book of Darkness away, her master, Yagami Hayate, would still be dead. Instead, she placed her last hope in what Takamachi Nanoha had said earlier.

She wasn't a formal member of the Time and Space Administration, but she was willing to help them.

Thinking about all this, Vita told everyone everything: her purpose and Hayate Yagami's illness.

As she said these things, Nanoha Takamachi confirmed a few points.

First, a beating can indeed be a good way to communicate.

Secondly, they collected magic power to save people, and they did not kill or cripple anyone in the process. The most serious injuries were only about half a month to a month of recovery in bed, without any aftereffects.

In that case, many things become much easier.

The matter of the Book of Darkness was a real headache for her. Based on their previous conversations, she was certain that if the Book of Darkness's power was fully gathered, it would destroy the world. She just couldn't understand how the people in front of her had concluded that gathering its magic power would heal their master.

Just as she was worrying about this, Rising Sun Hearts contacted the Machine Seeds via TT.

After all, it's a machine, and it feels that asking those big shots in the machine industry about these kinds of questions is much more practical than asking ordinary people.

Although she didn't offer any good suggestions for change, Hugh pointed out a clear path.

"You can bring them online; the boss will have a solution for this kind of problem."

According to Rising Sun's description, this problem is not particularly urgent or even life-threatening, so they can simply wait until the internet cafe reopens and go there to ask Liu Yuan for a solution.

Rising Sun Heart conveyed this plan to Nanoha Takamachi.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Nanoha Takamachi said to Vita, "Vita-chan, tomorrow I'll take you to a place where there's someone who can solve your problem."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. The Book of Darkness..."

Before she could finish speaking, Nanoha Takamachi grasped her hand: "Trust me."

"I…"

Recalling the dazzling bombardment before he lost consciousness, and looking at the determined eyes of the girl in front of him, Vita, who had no confidence at all, chose to believe in Nanoha.

"I believe you."

I will not let you down.

When Signo and Sharma awoke, they were stunned to see Vita and Nanoha, who were suddenly on very good terms with each other. Then, they were shocked to see the Book of Darkness in Vita's arms.

"Vita, what's this?"

"It's Nanoha, Nanoha is going to help us."

"Help us?"

Signor shook his head vigorously. He had used his ultimate move as soon as they met before he fainted, but now he was saying he could help. Why did this feel so fake?

Although she said she didn't believe it, the control procedures within the Book of Darkness told her that she could agree to Takamachi Nanoha's request.

Information about the other world isn't just available to the Time and Space Administration; the Book of Darkness also possesses it. The Book of Darkness was originally called the Book of Night Sky. The reason it became what it is today is because a previous holder misused it, causing its internal programs to malfunction and become irreparable.

However, as a core management program, she also possesses some important information. Based on Nanoha Takamachi's behavior, she also judges that Nanoha Takamachi is connected to the other world.

"Okay, I believe you."

Signo's words startled Sharma, who was standing nearby. Signo replied, "Lady Nanoha's strength is evident to all. She could have easily captured us and taken the Book of Darkness, but she didn't, which proves that she genuinely wants to help us."

Signo's answer not only dispelled some of Sharma's concerns, but also made Nanoha Takamachi more convinced of what Rising Sun Hearts had said: it is indeed more effective to communicate first and let the other party understand one's thoughts than to just talk.

"I'll take you back."

Having decided to help the other party's master, Nanoha Takamachi decided to meet who the other party's master was.

This time, Vita and the others did not refuse.

At Hayate Yagami's house, Signor rang the doorbell.

"Here you are~ Did you forget your keys?"

A girl's voice with a Kansai accent came from inside the room. When the door opened, Hayate Yagami, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was stunned when he saw Nanoha Takamachi.

"Excuse me…"

"My name is Nanoha Takamachi, I'm in the third grade of elementary school. Do you like playing games?"

"Hey?"

Hayate Yagami paused for a moment, and just then, Nanoha Kamishima asked Rising Sun Hearts, "Is this really okay? She seems doubtful?"

"Don't worry, Master. After calculation, this is the most direct way to bring you closer to her."

Just as Rising Sun Hearts was explaining, Hayate Yagami smiled and said, "I like it."

"Let's play a game together! This is a new type of game console that my uncle at the research institute made."

With the help of Rising Sun Heart, Nanoha Takamachi purchased a handheld console manufactured by the Machine Seed from the player shop.

Chapter 269 Kisara's Ambition

"Boss, can you tell me if Gale's illness can be cured?"

"Don't rush, let me take a closer look! Hmm, I roughly know what's going on. It's a minor problem, magic erosion, but it's very troublesome to solve. If you want to solve it..."

Liu Yuan's heavy breathing made Nanoha Takamachi and Hayate Yagami instinctively hold their breath. Finally, Nanoha Takamachi asked nervously, "What do you need?"

"Nothing is needed, but you'll have to pay extra."

"... "

Both of them fell silent at that moment, and Liu Yuan continued, "If it's to remove the harm of the Book of Darkness, it's a flat price of 500,000. If you want to resolve the internal disordered program and restore all the Guardian Knights and the original controlling personalities, it will cost 5 million."

"what…"

Nanoha Takamachi and Hayate Yagami opened their mouths in surprise. This five million wasn't their country's currency, but rather a figure specific to the internet cafe's economic system. Converted to their world's consumption level, it would be roughly tens of millions, a sum that even the Time and Space Administration couldn't easily come up with.

Liu Yuan continued, "If you don't have the money, I'm sorry, I can't help you solve this."

"Hey!!"

Nanoha Takamachi asked in a low voice, "Boss, we don't have that much money..."

No money? No problem!

Liu Yuan revealed his true intentions and produced a contract.

"If you don't have money, sign a contract with me and become our temporary worker."

"Temporary worker?"

Hayate Yagami picked up the contract Liu Yuan handed her. To be honest, she could definitely scrape together 500,000 yuan. But Hayate Yagami's ambition wasn't just to cure herself; she also hoped her family could continue to be with her.

She was struggling to reach 500,000, let alone 5 million. Now Liu Yuan had proposed other solutions, which piqued her curiosity.

Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a temporary employment contract. The contract is very simple, essentially stating that the employee must work for the internet cafe for fifty years after completing their treatment.

As the number of customers increased, Liu Yuan also discovered a serious problem: he was becoming overwhelmed. After get off work, if one or two customers needed help, it was manageable, but now that the number of people was gradually increasing, he had to consider hiring some professional enforcers.

As for the other employees? Liu Yuan still had some conscience. He could go to work after his own shift, but to let the other employees fight like this? Even capitalists wouldn't do that.

While Hayate Yagami was looking at the contract, Liu Yuan also took out a contract and gave it to Nanoha Takamachi: "If it's just her alone, she'll need to work for sixty years. If you help her, then the two of you will only need to work for thirty years. I promise to waive your internet fees for thirty years, and you'll have basic social insurance and housing fund during your employment. This job will not affect your daily life, and you will not be assigned enemies who are stronger than you or on par with you."

"But…"

Nanoha Takamachi hesitated, but Hayate Yagami simply took the pen and signed his name on it.

Upon seeing the name and Hayate Yagami's eyes on the document, Liu Yuan smiled and said, "The contract is established. Please take care of me in my future work."

"Please guide me, boss. When, boss, would you like to...?"

"Now, Nanoha, you can also consider it. Sign this contract, and the benefits will be great."

Liu Yuan is very stingy when it comes to money, but he is really making improvements to employee benefits little by little.

Even Kisara herself probably didn't realize how much of an improvement there was from the basic work meals she received when she first arrived to the current situation where she can eat and drink freely.

These improvements didn't come out of thin air; they were all achieved by Liu Yuanyue giving up her share of the profits after the internet cafe made money.

A dozen minutes later, Liu Yuan came out with two contracts. Compared to Hayate Yagami's contract, Nanoha Takamachi's contract was more flexible; her work would reduce Hayate Yagami's working hours, and she could quit at any time during the work period if she wanted.

Liu Yuan was in a very good mood after two high-level thugs arrived at once.

"See? Whenever the boss has that smile, it means his schemes have succeeded. Don't imitate him, Leise."