The King of Elden's Multiverse Life

Upon seeing Luo Yu arrive, Yang Nai happily walked over and affectionately linked arms with Luo Yu.

"Good morning, Luo Yu-jun!"

Luo Yu smiled and said, "Good morning, Yang Nai, you look very beautiful today."

"Hmph, I spent ages choosing my outfit for this date!" Yang Nai proudly raised her head and pulled Luo Yu forward.

"Let's go, Shinazugawa Publishing House is just ahead."

As a comprehensive publishing house, Shinazugawa Publishing is quite large in scale.

The headquarters here is mainly responsible for the publication of books and video products, while other business is carried out in other branch offices.

After entering through the main gate and giving their names to the receptionist, the receptionist immediately contacted the president of the publishing house and then personally led Luo Yu and Yang Nai to the president's office on the top floor of the publishing house.

The publisher was very excited when he met Luo Yu, the new shareholder who had acquired shares from the Shinomiya family.

"Luo Yujun, it's great to meet you! Please have a seat!"

After sitting down with Yang Nai, Luo Yu didn't delay and immediately asked about the publishing house, learning about its situation in detail.

As a comprehensive publishing house, Fushigawa Publishing House is quite profitable.

After reviewing the financial report, Luo Yu, led by the president, toured the headquarters.

After visiting the busy film department, we arrived at Shinazugawa Bunko, a relatively independent organization that publishes light novels, manga, and general books.

Upon arrival, in addition to the president, the editor-in-chief of Shinazugawa Bunko also warmly welcomed us and treated us to a meal.

In the editorial department of the library, the editors were working enthusiastically, while many authors came over to discuss their works with the editors.

The editor-in-chief, smiling beside Luo Yu, said, "Luo Yu-kun is also a young man, do you read light novels?"

Luo Yu nodded: "I did buy a few books before, including some published by Shinazugawa Bunko, but I haven't read many because I've been quite busy lately. But I still have to say that Shinazugawa Bunko has a relatively small number of top-tier light novel authors."

The editor-in-chief was also quite helpless about this, and nodded, saying, "Indeed, we are trying our best to improve. We will also be holding two large-scale light novel writing competitions in the second half of the year to find more talented light novel authors."

As they were talking, the editor-in-chief noticed a corner of the editorial office and pointed there, saying, "There's an author over there, the silver prize winner of our writing competition last year. The first volume of his novel has already sold nearly 90,000 copies. He has a lot of potential. And he's a young person too. Would you like to go and meet him, Luo Yujun?"

Following the direction pointed out by the editor-in-chief, Luo Yu and Yang Nai both saw a figure wearing a school uniform with long black hair from behind.

Yang Nai glanced thoughtfully at the editor-in-chief and the president, who was smiling but seemed uncooperative. After thinking for a moment, she did not object.

Upon seeing the figure over there, Luo Yu smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go meet them. It seems they've encountered some difficulties."

After the four entered the editorial department, they saw that the president and editor-in-chief of the company had arrived, and the originally lively atmosphere in the editorial department gradually quieted down.

The two women who were discussing something in the corner also noticed this scene.

The woman in business attire was startled and tugged at the girl who was biting her nails, saying, "Xiao Shiyu, calm down, the president and editor-in-chief are here!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was deep in thought, snapped out of her reverie and turned around to see Rakuyu surrounded by the editor-in-chief and the publishing house president, whom she had met before.

What a handsome guy!

This is more like the image of the male protagonist in my book!

The more Kasumigaoka Utaha thought about it, the more she felt that the male protagonist illustration in the first volume was not good enough.

Just then, Luo Yu walked over.

The editor-in-chief addressed his subordinates who had already stood up: "Machida, let me introduce you. This is Luo Yu-kun, a new shareholder of our Shinazugawa Publishing House. This is Ms. Yukinoshita Haruno, who acts as Luo Yu-kun's representative in some shareholder matters. And these two, this is Ms. Machida Sonoko, our paperback editor, and this is our up-and-coming female author, Kasumigaoka Utaha, pen name Kasumigaoka Utako. Her work, 'Love Metronome,' has sold very well!"

Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha were both surprised to hear that Luo Yu was actually a new shareholder.

Such a young shareholder?

Luo Yu smiled and said, "Although I'm a shareholder, I don't intend to interfere too much in the publishing house's affairs. I'll just attend the regular shareholders' meetings. Editor Machida, I noticed you were having a heated discussion when you came in. Did you encounter some problems?"

Machida Sonoko hesitated for a moment, but after seeing the editor-in-chief nod, she spoke up.

"Well, it's like this. Ms. Kasumi Shiko's novel, the second volume is currently being written, but the illustrator we signed with, Ms. Ueda, broke her wrist and couldn't draw for almost four months, so we're discussing finding another illustrator."

"The artist is injured? This is a big problem!"

The editor-in-chief immediately took it seriously. After all, Xia Shizi was one of the top three new authors in the publishing house, and such a problem had to be solved properly.

"So, have you found a replacement artist yet?"

Machida Sonoko shook her head regretfully: "No, none of the illustrators currently available are suitable, or their skills aren't quite up to par. We're planning to broaden our search and look for illustrators who haven't signed with our publishing house before."

Looking for an artist?

Upon hearing this, Luo Yu immediately became interested and thought of a name.

Chapter 112 Alice's Call (1/2)

Eriri Sawamura, who is also Eri Kashiwagi, is a doujinshi artist.

This person might be quite suitable?

Moreover, Eriri has kept her true identity well hidden since the start of the school year, and Luo Yu is really looking forward to seeing what she will look like after it is revealed.

Hmm, I feel like this is somewhat unethical.

Shaking his head, Luo Yu ultimately didn't say it directly, but instead looked at Machida Sonoko and asked, "So, Editor Machida, do you have a suitable candidate yet?"

"There are a few, not bad, but we haven't decided who to invite yet."

As she spoke, Machida Sonoko picked up an A4 sheet of paper with several names written on it from the table and handed it to her.

Looking at these names, Luo Yu immediately spotted Kashiwagi Eri.

There was no other way; this was the only person he recognized.

Luo Yu raised an eyebrow and looked up at Machida Sonoko: "You can contact all these artists?"

Machida Sonoko explained, "There are a few that I can get, but some I got from my friends in the artist circle. You can get in touch with them if you have some connections."

Luo Yu nodded, pointed to Kashiwagi Eri's name and said, "If you can get in touch with her, you can give this a try. She's a young person, so it should be much easier to communicate with her."

"Huh? Kashiwagi Eri is a young person?" Machida Sonoko exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise. "I knew she was a woman, but I didn't expect her to be so young! I understand now. I'll try to contact her. Her art style is indeed excellent, quite suitable for Utaha's novels. Mr. Luo Yu, have you read Utaha's novels? Why would you suggest Kashiwagi Eri?"

Luo Yu shook his head: "No, although I did see Xia Shizi's books in the bookstore, I'm not really interested in romance novels. Well, I still bought them, but I'm not reading them."

Besides playing games, Lani also read the light novels she bought, including Kasumigaoka Utaha's Love Metronome. She finished reading all four light novels she bought.

However, after comparing the two, she was still more interested in games, and if she had to choose a book, she would ultimately choose a magic book.

Hearing Luo Yu say that, Machida Sonoko was not disappointed. Instead, she picked up a book called "Love Metronome" from the table, handed it to Luo Yu, and said with a smile, "Then please be sure to take a look, Luo Yu-kun. I really think highly of this book by Kasumi Shiko-sensei!"

Looking at Machida Sonoko's enthusiastic face and Kasumigaoka Utaha staring intently at him, Luo Yu smiled helplessly and took the novel.

"I will read it carefully when I have time."

Then, Luo Yu and Yang Nai were taken by the editor-in-chief to meet the other editors in the editorial department, and finally went to the editor-in-chief's office.

After the group left, the editorial department became lively again, and the focus of the discussion was on Luo Yu, the new shareholder.

The same applies to Machida Sonoko and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Machida Sonoko said excitedly, "I had heard before that the publishing house had a new shareholder, who took the shares from the Shinomiya Group. But today, it turns out to be a young man about the same age as you, Shiho. I wonder if he comes from some big family!"

With her chin resting on her hand, Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Machida Sonoko and said, "Editor Machida, are you smitten? While I can understand someone your age being eager to get married, I suggest you don't overlook that girl next to that shareholder. You know, although they're called agents, their relationship is clearly not simple."

"Oh dear, Shiyu, don't say it out loud! Let me just imagine it!" Slumped onto the table in a sullen mood, Machida Sonoko quickly recovered and said happily, "But anyway, I've recommended your novel to this new shareholder! I'm sure he'll like it. Having another shareholder fan is a good thing!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head: "Compared to having one more fan, I'd rather get the illustrator's matter settled as soon as possible, then adjust the male lead's illustration, and finish the character designs for the new characters. Editor Machida, could you please start contacting them now? I only took half a day off today."

"Okay, okay, I'll ask my friend to help you contact them!"

After listening to the editor-in-chief explain the situation of the paperback with Yang Nai, Luo Yu stayed in the reception room to have tea and rest. The president and editor-in-chief went about their own business and left first.

Seeing that Luo Yu had actually started flipping through the novel called "Love Metronome," Yang Nai said with a smile, "What, is it because you think that girl named Kasumigaoka Utaha is pretty, so you're planning to get to know her through the novel?"

After turning two pages, Luo Yu glanced at Yang Nai and said, "You also think she's pretty? I thought you'd think others couldn't compare to you."

Yang Nai played with Luo Yu's arm, not minding that her good figure was pressed close to the other person, and said with a smile, "I'm not that arrogant, and the other person is really pretty, with a good figure. Especially those legs in black stockings, paired with the school uniform, are very tempting. If I remember correctly, the other person's school uniform is Toyonosaki's, so she seems to be a girl with good grades."

After saying that, she gently poked Luo Yu's cheek with her finger.

Ignoring Yang Nai's teasing, Luo Yu said softly, "She is indeed beautiful, but I've seen plenty of beautiful girls. I'm not so easily captivated by every one I see. I'm reading this novel purely because Lani read it and quite liked it, and I just happened to have some time now. Yang Nai, you wouldn't expect me to do anything with you here, would you?"

"Forget it then."

Yang Nai was naturally unwilling, so she just held Luo Yu and read the novel with him.

After reading for ten minutes, Yang commented, "Well, I have to say, Kasumigaoka Utaha's writing is really good. Her psychological descriptions of the characters are very delicate. I personally don't read this kind of novel very often, but I enjoyed reading this one quite a bit."

Luo Yu nodded and said, "The writing is indeed quite good."

Just as I was about to turn to the next page to continue reading, my phone rang in my pocket.

Luo Yu picked it up and saw that it was Alice Nakiri who had answered the phone.

"Nakiri?"

Upon seeing this surname, Yang Nai glanced at Luo Yu curiously.

She did know some of what happened yesterday, such as that this Alice Nakiri would be learning magic from Luo Yu.

Luo Yu answered the phone directly and said to his ear, "Alice, why are you calling me now?"

On the phone, Alice Nakiri's lively voice came through: "Luo Yu-kun, you're in Tokyo today, right? I've finished my class. Do you want to have lunch together? I can make reservations at several restaurants in Tokyo frequented by outstanding graduates of Totsuki Culinary Academy. Let's go together!"

Upon hearing this voice, Yang Nai narrowed his eyes.

Good grief, are they trying to raid my base?

Chapter 113 Alice's Lunch Invitation (2/2)

Upon hearing Alice's invitation, Luo Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "Wait a moment, let me ask."

Then she covered her phone and looked at Yang Nai, saying, "Have you decided on lunch for today?"

Yang shook her head: "No, I booked a private room at the Kiriya tonight. I made it with Hinako-nee, and she's really looking forward to you coming again."

"Then let's have lunch together with Alice, how about that? The restaurant she chose must be quite good."

"Alice, Alice Nakiri, isn't she beautiful?"

Seeing Yang Nai looking at him so intently, Luo Yu smiled and nodded: "Her mother is from Northern Europe. Her skin is surprisingly fair, and she has white hair and red eyes. She is indeed very beautiful. You will see when you meet her. I will tell her now."

Picking up his phone again, Luo Yu said to Alice on the other end of the line, "Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's have lunch together. But I have someone else coming over, the one I told you about yesterday, Yukino's older sister."

"Oh! It's Yukino's older sister! That's great! I'll go book a restaurant right now. Where are you now? I'll come pick you up!"

Luo Yu gave the address of the Undying River Publishing House directly, and then ended the call with Alice.

Looking at Yang Nai, Luo Yu smiled and said, "There's no chance for just the two of us. Aren't you disappointed?"

Yang shook her head: "It's not that bad, and I'm also quite curious about what kind of person this Nakiri Alice is. But, isn't that God Tongue coming?"

After thinking for a moment, Luo Yu said, "These two sisters have quite different personalities, somewhat similar to you and Yukino. However, one is cunning and the other is tsundere. As for Erina, she should still be adjusting to the state after her God Tongue was sealed."

Yang Nai said with great interest, "Another pair of sisters with different personalities, you're really lucky! But you actually sealed her God Tongue directly, will that really solve her God Tongue problem?"

Luo Yu nodded: "It can be resolved initially. We can temporarily slow down the growth of the God Tongue and let Erina train and improve properly. I will also study the specifics of her God Tongue later to see if there is any way to modify it. An uncontrollable ability is really worse than no ability at all, just like Miko's Yin-Yang Eyes at the beginning, which can only bring side effects. However, the God Tongue is still more advantageous than disadvantageous at the moment. The problem lies in the future."

Based on Erina's current condition, God Tongue shouldn't have too much of a problem for the next three to five years.

However, dealing with the side effects of God Tongue at that time would be exponentially more difficult, and might even have a significant impact on Erina's mental state.

Therefore, it would be most appropriate to deal with this when Erina is in her first year of high school.

"Hmm~~"

Yang Nai looked at Luo Yu and chuckled, "It seems you value that Nakiri Erina quite a bit, Luo Yu-kun. Looks like I'll have to work harder."

After saying that, he tightened his grip on Luo Yu's arms slightly, making it even more noticeable to Luo Yu.

As for Luo Yu himself, he naturally enjoyed himself and continued reading.

Twenty minutes later, Alice called; she would be at Shinazugawa Publishing House in two or three minutes.

Luo Yu then put the book away and went out with Yang Nai to inform the publishing house president that they were leaving.

Upon hearing that Luo Yu was about to leave, the club president said enthusiastically, "It's noon now, would you like to have lunch together?"

Luo Yu smiled and waved his hand: "Next time, I've already made plans with my friends today, and they're on their way to pick us up."

The president nodded regretfully, and then personally escorted Luo Yu and Yang Nai downstairs.

As soon as I stepped out of the building, I saw a black sedan pull up and stop in front of me.

The car door opened, and Alice, dressed in a Totsuki Academy uniform, stepped out and happily approached Luo Yu.

"Good afternoon, Luo Yu-jun!"