Started as a comics editor

Chapter 46 Preparation
obviously.

Li Xue had already read the twenty or so works that were released in advance for the comic award, or to be more precise, she had read the two works that Tang Yao had recommended... and which she had also drawn herself.

Not to mention the human head balloon, Li Xue has already seen it.

But this is the first time I’ve watched Li Xue’s “Fate/Zero”.

Because Tang Yao couldn't find a chance to show it to her.

After all, it was drawn later. In order to catch up with the progress of the comic award, Tang Yao had just finished it when the manuscript was in Shang Tao's hands.

So like other ordinary readers, Li Xue also read "Fate/Zero" for the first time, and read the comic that Tang Yao said... was the original design of the game for the first time.

And after reading it.

Li Xue's only thought was—this is the original design for the game? What a waste of talent.

The most important thing is that not only she thinks this comic is good, but many readers also think it is good.

In this case...it's totally possible to debut as a cartoonist!
and so.

She called Tang Yao immediately.

"Ms. Li, I also know the situation on the website..."

Tang Yao couldn't help laughing when she heard the older sister's excited words on the other end of the phone, "But I really don't have any intention of becoming a cartoonist."

"...Really not going to try?"

Li Xue was silent for a moment, then continued, "The current beginning of Fate/Zero... is completely suitable for serialization."

"Don't try."

Tang Yao lay on Xun's thighs, looking at the ceiling above her head: "If it really was going to be serialized, I wouldn't have given the manuscript to Shang Tao in the first place. Although the popularity of the comic after it was released was indeed a bit beyond my expectations, I have already decided not to change it, not to mention..."

Speaking of which.

Tang Yao thought of their previous conversation and joked, "I want to take you away from the Literature Museum. How can you become a cartoonist? What will you do then? Should I ask you to be an editor? You're not responsible for works oriented towards men. Of course I have to try games with higher ceilings. That way I can make more money and take you out of the Literature Museum with peace of mind... take you home!"

"..."

Li Xue suddenly fell silent.

And at the same time.

Tang Xun also looked at her sister's face.

Tang Yao noticed it and was a little confused. She looked at Xun and asked...what happened?
But Xun didn't know whether he didn't understand or didn't want to disturb her, so he didn't say anything and just stared at her.

“…I don’t really value the position of deputy editor.”

Just as the two sisters were looking at each other, Li Xue's voice sounded again, but without the excitement just now, instead a little... shy?
Why is your tone so weird?
Tang Yao was a little confused, but she just temporarily turned her gaze away from her sister's face and replied, "I value it... Anyway, I have made up my mind, Miss Li, please help me contact your relative."

"I've already contacted..."

On the other end of the phone.

Li Xue seemed to take a deep breath, then mumbled something inaudible before slowly returning to normal. "But, what about Fate/Zero...? You put it on the website to promote it, right? What about the next update?"

"Hmm... wait until the heat gets a little higher."

Tang Yao thought for a moment and replied, "Then on Tuesday or Wednesday, I will release it for free at a weekly rate."

"Free release?"

"Well, to avoid some unnecessary copyright disputes."

"What happens after it's fully released? Will it be published as a separate volume?"

"Forehead……"

"Haven't you considered this? Royalties from single-volume books are a significant source of income for manga artists, accounting for 40% of their total revenue. Even if you offer free updates and don't bother with manuscript fees, you can't completely abandon single-volume books... Given the current popularity of manga, as long as the sequel is exciting enough, the single-volume books will definitely sell well."

"I haven't really considered it..."

"Then give me some time to think about it. I'll help you plan it. It's fine to release the series for free, but the potential profits that may come from it can't be ignored."

“…Actually, it’s too early to think about this now.”

Tang Yao felt a little embarrassed when she heard Li Xue's serious tone. She hesitated and said, "We haven't even started yet. This can only be considered a good start. Besides, I can't cause you any more trouble."

"That's not a big deal!"

Li Xue replied directly: "Even if it's troublesome, I will help you... But I want to confirm one last time, Tang Yao, are you really planning to resign?"

Tang Yao gave a definitive reply: "Yeah."

Li Xue was silent for a moment, then said, "Then you have to promise me first that if you fail, don't give up on yourself and come back to draw comics... When the time comes, I can quit my job and become a freelance editor to help you. I really don't value my current position as deputy editor."

"it is good."

"Then get ready... I've made an appointment with my relative on Wednesday. I asked him to come downstairs at the company, and I'll accompany you then."

"..."

When Tang Yao heard this, she immediately got up from the sofa, smoothed her messy hair, and asked, "Ms. Li, is this true?"

"Well, but getting investment isn't easy, even if your Fate/Zero is very popular right now...if it fails in the end..."

"I know, and I'll be mentally prepared."

"Let's talk about the details at the office on Monday. I need to think about releasing the manga and comics for free. Also, remember to dress maturely on Wednesday... Never mind, you don't need to. You're fine the way you normally are."

"..."

Then, the two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.

Tang Yao slowly put down her phone, took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and forced herself to calm down.

Finally, we have reached the most important step, which is to get the money.

While there are still many issues to be resolved, this is undoubtedly the most important step.

"...Ms. Li."

At this time.

Tang Xun saw her sister finally hung up the phone and asked, "Is it a colleague?"

"Yes, a friend I met at the magazine." Tang Yao came back to her senses, nodded, and smiled brightly, "A very good friend!"

She could tell that Li Xue really cared about this matter.

And for that, she was truly grateful.

Tang Xun hesitated for a moment and continued to ask: "...Is it a woman?"

"Ah? I've already called you Miss Li, so if she's not a woman, then what is she?"

"Oh……"

Tang Xun lowered her eyes, thought for a moment, and stopped asking.

"Let's not talk about this, Xun."

Tang Yao got down from the sofa, then walked to her sister, stretched out her hand, and said seriously: "I need you to do me a favor now. This is very important."

Tang Xun raised her snow-white chin slightly and looked at her sister, who was still beautiful even in her simple pajamas. She was a little confused, but still placed her hand on her sister's palm: "What?"

"Help me pick out clothes."

Tang Yao pulled her sister up and took her into the room.

Subsequently.

Tang Yao stood still, opened her arms slightly, and said seriously: "Xun, I want a set of clothes that are more neutral... that can make me look more mature."

Although Li Xue didn't say anything else just now, Tang Yao still heard that she wanted to dress more maturely when they met.

She also felt that this was necessary. After all, when taking money from others, one must have a proper attitude.

Hearing this, Tang Xun shook her head and said, "...it's not suitable for you, and there are no clothes like that at home."

"Then those that are more female-oriented are also fine."

Tang Yao hesitated for a moment and replied.

Forget it.

do my best!

"..."

When Tang Yao heard this, she didn't say anything else. She just looked up and down at her sister in her pajamas, then thought for a moment, turned around and started searching.

About five minutes later.

"Xun, let me ask you something. What are you doing with pantyhose and high heels?"

"Don't you want mature clothes?"

“… Or, let’s just forget it.”

……

at the same time.

Just as Tang Yao was preparing to dress up.

The popularity of the comic award...is also beginning to rise.

But as time goes by.

Because Ou Congquan won a comic award with huge traffic, it gradually had nothing to do with Ou Congquan.

And it seems...it has nothing to do with the comic award itself.

Because most readers didn't discuss the comic award at all, but instead started discussing a cartoonist, a cartoonist with a somewhat strange name - a third-rate painter.

And as readers discussed... the popularity of the two works grew, and more and more readers came to read them.

This creates a positive cycle.

then.

Even Kang Ming, who had learned from Tang Yao that Ou Congquan had changed the storyboard and no longer paid attention to the comic award, had seen those two works.

His reaction after reading it was the same as most readers: How could there be such an interesting comic!!!
but.

Besides being interesting.

After watching "Fate/Zero", Kang Ming felt more admiration and thoughts.

"Holy Relics, Heroic Spirits and Servants, Command Seals, Summoning of Heroic Spirits, Holy Grail War..."

Kang Ming looked at the last page of "Fate/Zero" on the screen and said excitedly, "Where did Editor Tang find this cartoonist? He's amazing! These settings are genius! If this were made into a game..."

Thinking about it.

He seemed to have a burst of inspiration and couldn't help but open a document and then started writing something based on the existing comic settings.

After all.

This new operator in the editorial department prefers games more.

So when I see a novel setting, the first thing that comes to my mind is the game.

only.

There are still too few settings revealed in the comics at present.

Soon Kang Ming got stuck.

He raised his head again, then grabbed the mouse and switched back to the web page, just about to replay "Fate/Zero" to find some inspiration.

But looking at the black and white cartoon on the screen, he suddenly came to his senses... and laughed at himself.

...What are you doing?

I won’t talk about the unfinished comic strip. I’m an editor myself, so why am I still doing this?

Besides, how could this possibly be made into a game?

(End of this chapter)