《Stranger’s Handbook》Chapter 77: Quiet Talk: Zest’s Wish
Advertisement
…………….so it was.’
Good. I finally got this far.
There’s still much more to write though…….
*knock knock*
“Excuse me, Master. It should soon be time for a break.”
The girl, dressed as a maid, entered the room and started to prepare the tea.
I drank some of the tea she prepared then started to talk quietly.
“I finally managed to write until this point. I can more or less grasps the ending now.”
‘The ending’………She probably reacted to this word, because her face got distorted.
Was it the handbook that was going to end?
Was it the Master’s life that was going to end?
She probably wanted to ask that, but she remained quiet instead as she stood next to me.
“Since we came to this point, would you like read a little? I might need to make corrections after all.”
I smiled and handed over the unfinished handbook. Even though she looked a little disturbed, she took it and started to read.
“What do you think?”
She finally took her eyes away from the handbook and smiled.
Maybe she recalled her grandmother, a person she missed very much.
“Haha, grandmother used to do such things.”
She said and laughed. In these kinds of moments she looks exactly like her grandmother.
The women I can’t meet anymore…………..
“It’s interesting! I don’t usually read stories, so I was a little worried I wouldn’t understand, but it was very easy to read.”
“I see. I’m glad you liked it. You know…….this handbook……….I’m addressing it to the people living in my native country.”
I brushed her head lightly, something I haven’t done in a long time.
She looked sad……..and embarrassed…….They really are alike.
“In my native country, there is a platform where many people go to read stories, you know?…….In order to connect to that, I used all my magical powers…….” 1
Advertisement
It’s been already 100 years since I came here.
A lot of things happened…….
“When my fellow countrymen read this, they’ll be able to understand a little about this world. And in case someone comes here, they will know better than allow themselves to be used by the nobles…….they’ll be careful not to get involved in conflicts………they’ll be able to at least smile and live a quiet life.”
The girl stared at me, her pupils fixing mine.
Don’t make such an expression…….I won’t die too soon.
“Therefore, I want this handbook to be read by as many people as possible…….People who do not usually read novels, might get summoned here too.”
“………..That’s why? So that’s why the contents of this handbook are made to look funny and interesting?”
“Ha ha ha, precisely. If I were to write an instructions book or something similar, nobody would have read it. There is meaning even in looking at it, you know?”
I pray that…….
This book will catch the attention of as many people as possible. I pray that it will spread.
I pray that it will reach my native country, where my fellow countrymen live.
“This is a handbook that cannot look like an instructions book…….Then, what about making it into a tale? This option was not good, since there are many similar stories in my world………..”
There were many light novels and fantasy novels in my world.
And it was impossible to write something that is completely different from them…….But even so……
“That’s exactly why I chose this writing style…….Please, fellow countrymen, please realize……..that this is a notification I’m writing with all my might………”
The girl was silently listening to me.
The moonlight was pale.
And this pale light was illuminating my room, as I kept on praying.
Please God…….It should be all right for me to advise them to such a degree, right?
Please, make sure this handbook reaches Japan……….
1. I find this interesting as a narrative technique. The author (Takkurun) wants us to believe Zest is the one who actually writes the novel and through his magical powers it gets uploaded on ncode.syosetsu for all the Japanese people to see it (and maybe, the future Hero). But that’s my interpretation, and you’re free to see it as you wish.
Advertisement
- In Serial14 Chapters
The Lurking Lair - An Adventurer Series Short Story
Charlie had never felt comfortable in their own skin. Enduring the taunts and teasing that echoed from their youth had become all too commonplace. Most adults don't think twice about staring at someone who looks different. They may not speak the insults, but they are felt just the same. This book is a prequel to Adventurer, it is independent and stand alone, but it does contain spoilers that will give away world elements of that work. Spoiler: Nextlife offered the ultimate solution to Charlie's problems. Not only were they able to participate in the development of whole new worlds, they could find the perfect one. A world where Charlie could become the ultimate expression of their desires, dreams, and aspirations. After all, a dungeon isn't confined by the constraints of human interpretation. Join Charlie as they dive headfirst into the world of Elysium! Authors Note: I understand that gender discussions are not for everyone. If gender fluid concerns are an issue for you please consider not reading this story as it may upset you. If you can withhold your judgement, it is not a heavy topic of the narrative, but it is the MC's motivation to become what they become. I hope that this note helps folks.
8 150 - In Serial54 Chapters
Reborn as a Slave
When the main character Ken Hemdall was hit by a vehicle and killed due to an accident on God’s part he is reincarnated into another world. A world of fantasy and adventure with all sorts of fantastical creatures and magick… the only problem is that he was reincarnated into the body of a slave about to be sold at auction. Join him as he tries to survive his new life. (Adult content, use your own discretion in reading and discussing the contents. Do not read if you are under the age of 18.) Author's Note: Presently I am working to get all current chapters uploaded onto royal road. Until then chapters beyond those posted can be found at my website located in the Author's note at the bottom of each chapter. Current release schedule for new chapters: Mon, Wed, Fri. Early release chapters available on my website for patrons of $1/month or more. Artwork by Trick Sevilla contact for custom commissions $20 and up!
8 131 - In Serial16 Chapters
Commoners Magic
Dropped. I may or may not come back to this. Crear is an ass at the best of times and hates humans as a whole. He wants only one thing in life: Revenge His weapons? His snark and his uncanny abilities as a ranger.His trademark? A blindfold and more snark. But first, he has to get rid of the adventurer group the Guild Master has pushed onto him.
8 160 - In Serial6 Chapters
Its Where My Demons Hide
I enter my brother's room to find it wrecked and his favorite bunny into shreads. A gasp leaves my lips when I look at the mirror to find a note all in red. ' I have shane. If you want him to be safe and not into pieces surrender yourself to me. -your loving father and master. ' "Grey! he has Shane! we have to do something! " I say " I know! let me think what to do!" he growled back. " Hey, I have a plan. Do you trust me? " he asked. I was taken aback by his question. Sure he always saved me but.. did I really trust him? Wasn't he just my imagination? " Do you trust me Blaze?" he asked again, softening his tone. No he wasn't my imagination. He is here to protect me, he was always there. " I do" I say softly. " OK then I have a plan. Don't worry we will get him back" he says. I could almost feel the mischievous plans he was devicing. _________________________________________
8 212 - In Serial79 Chapters
Her Unrequited Love (Completed)
Love is the thing which make life heaven or hell💕Highest rankings#1 in Tamil out of 1.09k#1 in painful memories out of 328#1 in Krishna out of 320#1 in Meera out of 74#4 in betrayal out of 67.4k#5 in women out of 10.4k#9 in girllove out of 1.42k#9 in firststory out of 20.6k#11 in non fiction out of 33.2k#21 in unrequited out of 6.56k#18 in onesided love 2.99k#7 in general out of 7k#16 in care out of 13.46k
8 135 - In Serial31 Chapters
True Love [BxB] (Unedited)
Jeon Jungkook , the only heir to The Heartless Dragon mafia is exactly what you would expect from a future mafia leader. He's ruthless, vindictive, heartless and cruel. He derives pleasure from hurting others and cares for nothing and no one but power. He has not a single thread of humanity in him, and after recently being betrayed by his right hand man and having to personally execute the man he came to love, the last bit of what could be called as humanity left within Jungkook , has been sniffed out. He closes himself off with the belief that no one can truly love him as he recalls the last words of his love.."You're unlovable"Kim Taehyung, a poor college student struggling to make ends meet along with working three jobs to pay for his sick mother's hospital bills and medication after his good for nothing father walked out on them finds himself with an opportunity of a lifetime when the head of one of the most dangerous mafia gangs in the whole of South Korea, knocks at his door with the proposal of becoming a right hand man to his son, the heir. The job would pay for college as well his mother's expenses, but that would mean losing himself in the process..Can he truly be what the young and ruthless heir needs? Can he sacrifice what he believes in to survive in the mafia world or will it eventually all suffocate him?NOTE: THIS BOOK IS TITLED "BXB" MEANING THERE IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BE SEXUAL INTERACTION BETWEEN MALES.
8 103

