Crossover Anime: Starting with a Simulated Online Game with the King

February of the following year: You and Lin Ye took your younger sister Ayou out for a spring outing. You lamented that the timing was bad, as the flowers hadn't bloomed yet and you couldn't truly appreciate the beauty of spring. Upon hearing this, Lin Ye casually waved his hand, and instantly, flowers bloomed from the ice and snow...

"so beautiful!"

New work acquired!

Ah Rong immediately wrote down the work. Sure enough, Lin Ye is still the most amazing! Without Lin Ye, you really wouldn't be able to see such a sight.

Meanwhile, Lin Ye in Fuyuki City was completely caught off guard.

Because your painting skills are becoming increasingly refined, your illusion magic has broken through to A level.

"No, what does my superb painting skills have to do with my breakthrough in illusion magic to A level?"

Lin Ye was puzzled, but after thinking about it carefully, he suddenly understood.

Illusion, simply put, is a kind of magic constructed by the caster from the images in their mind. As their drawing skills improve, their compositions naturally become more and more perfect, so the illusions they perform become more vivid and soulful, and naturally, they will continue to improve.

Having figured this out, Lin Ye couldn't help but sigh.

"Imitating these artists is so easy. You don't have to do anything, you can just travel and enjoy the scenery every day. If everyone could imitate like this, I would be so relieved."

Lin Ye couldn't help but sigh, but as soon as he finished speaking, the simulation style suddenly became mysterious.

In May of the following year: On this day, Ah Rong suddenly found you and told you that a painting she had done for a geisha, titled "One Hundred Demons of Hell," had caused trouble.

Curious, you followed Ah Rong to the red-light district, where you met the most beautiful courtesan. You saw that the courtesan's eyes were lifeless, and she was huddled in a corner, completely distracted.

You learn from those around her that during this time, this courtesan has been seeing strange things.

She saw the shadows transform into ghostly hands swirling around her; she saw hundreds of ghosts floating and drifting outside the window; she saw her soul arrive in hell and begin to be torn apart by the ghosts!

The reason for all this is that Katsushika Ōi drew a picture of a fierce demon for her!

"Damn it, my sanity is starting to drop."

Lin Ye already sensed something was wrong; the art style was clearly off! This legend had always been attributed to A Rong's paintings throughout Earth's history, whose skill was so extraordinary that they could be mistaken for the real thing, and this was done to praise A Rong's skill.

But where am I?!

Type-Moon!

Who are Arong and Katsushika Hokusai related to? Cthulhu! Cthulhu! Cthulhu may not be the strongest in the Cthulhu Mythos, but he is definitely the most famous one!

SAN, or reason, is the concept of sanity in the Cthulhu Mythos. When SAN drops to 0, people go mad.

In the Type-Moon universe, Outer Gods also exist. However, these Outer Gods cannot directly descend into the Moon world. Therefore, they use various means to reduce the target's sanity to 0, and then descend into this world through a method similar to possession or summoning.

The Outer God associated with Katsushika Hokusai is none other than Katsutoshi!

At that moment, Katsushika Hokusai also walked in. He didn't react much when he saw you and A-Ei walking together, since he didn't care much about anything else except his paintings these days.

He went straight to the painting of the ghost and then said to Ah Rong...

“Your paintings have been getting better and better lately, but you need to improve more than just your painting skills. Finishing up is also very important. A painting with problems is no different from a piece of waste paper.”

After Katsushika Hokusai finished speaking, he immediately began to paint on the painting with his brush!

Soon, a Bodhisattva, exuding a sacred aura, appeared in the painting. This Bodhisattva's appearance immediately suppressed the hundred demons depicted within!

Hokushin Myōken Bodhisattva!

With the appearance of this Bodhisattva, the original image of a fierce ghost suddenly transformed into an image of a Bodhisattva subduing a ghost! In an instant, the gloom dissipated, and the mad courtesan gradually returned to normal.

"So, it was at this time that Kōji set his sights on Katsushika Hokusai?"

Lin Ye had already noticed something was wrong. Cthulhu might have just been visiting out of boredom, but Katsushika Hokusai's appearance had attracted Cthulhu's attention.

While Lin Ye was pondering the Cthulhu issue, A Rong on the other side wasn't thinking about so much.

"The matter is resolved, thank goodness."

Arong was relieved that her painting hadn't caused any problems, but she was also very indignant. Her painting skills were clearly no worse than her father's, so why did she still fail this time? Was it really because she hadn't thought things through properly?

In August of the following year: Inspired by Lin Ye, you created "Three Pieces in Harmony". Your father was astonished and your fame finally began to spread.

December of the following year: Inspired by Lin Ye, you created "Mount Fuji in a Bamboo Grove," which brought you great fame.

July of the third year: Under Lin Ye's guidance, you created "Guan Yu Cuts Off His Arm"...

Year 4, Part 4: "Lily Painting"

June of the fifth year: "Beauty Beating an Anvil Under the Moon"

August of the fifth year: All your masterpieces were purchased by Lin Ye, and on this day, Lin Ye funded an art exhibition for you. Visitors praised your paintings highly, and in no time, the name Katsushika Ōe became widely known!

"I... I really have my own name now!"

For a moment, Arong was moved to tears. Wasn't her lifelong pursuit to no longer live in the shadow of Katsushika Hokusai and to make the name Katsushika Ōi widely known? She had actually succeeded.

"Of course it will succeed, isn't that obvious?" Lin Ye felt it was perfectly normal.

First of all, Katsushika Ōe's painting skills were not bad. Even Katsushika Hokusai believed that Ōe's level of painting beauties and adjusting the relationship between light and shadow was superior to his. However, even the best wine needs a good location. Artists also need to promote themselves if they want to become famous.

True gold shines wherever it is, but! Even if you shine, someone has to see it. If you shine alone in the dark, you can only feel sorry for yourself.

Now, Arong was very happy. No matter what happened in the future, at least for now, her reputation in Edo had indeed surpassed that of her father.

And all of this was thanks to Lin Ye.

Chapter 110 Cthulhu, Descends!

Ah Rong continued watching.

October of the fifth year: Despite your success, you haven't given up painting; you're still painting for others. However, on this day, your painting is questioned.

"How can an unmarried painter capture the essence of erotic art?"

Upon hearing this, you suddenly understood, and then you went to Lin Ye's house and said to him...

"Lin Ye, may I stay here tonight?"

Hearing what you said, Lin Ye seemed very happy. He continued to ask, "Why so suddenly?"

You told me the truth. However, upon hearing your words, the joy on Lin Ye's face vanished.

"So, you only did this for the sake of painting? What will our relationship be after one night?"

Faced with Lin Ye's question, you choose:

Option 1: Yes, we can continue to be friends.

Option 2: That's not the case; it's not just because of the drawing.

"I choose two!"

Ah Rong said shyly that although the painting was a factor, choosing Lin Ye was her own choice. The painting was just one reason that helped their relationship progress, but not the whole story.

You chose option two, and after the night of June 630th, your erotic drawing skills improved dramatically. However, you never managed to circulate another erotic drawing.

"What? You're saying erotic art is art, just like sculpture? That won't do. It's better to leave this kind of thing as just fun. Anyway, I'm not short of money."

Year Six: You and Lin Ye have been through thick and thin together. You have gained a lot of insights. One night, Lin Ye took you on a white dragon and flew to the horizon to watch the sunrise. The beautiful scenery captivated you.

He told you,

“Your father said that the world is made up of circles and lines, and I can’t argue with that. But you must remember that the world is not just about circles and lines, but also about light and shadow.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the sea of ​​clouds began to churn, and pink cherry blossoms began to fall from the sky.

You thoroughly relaxed for a night amidst such beautiful scenery.

The next day, you created the artwork "Night Cherry Blossom Beauty" despite your body being on the verge of collapse.

You gave this painting to Lin Ye as a gift, and Lin Ye hung it in the center of the hall. He also gave you a youth-restoring berry as a return gift.

Your father came here, saw the "Night Cherry Blossom Beauty" painting on the wall, and shook his head helplessly, saying...

"You beat me to it?"

In the seventh year: Your father went on a journey, leaving his family in your care. In the same year, Katsushika Hokusai's name spread throughout the country with "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji", especially "The Great Wave off Kanagawa", which is considered the best of ukiyo-e prints.

March of the eighth year: Your father returned. His health had deteriorated due to his constant travels, and he suffered from a stroke. You took care of him constantly.

Your father's good friend, Qu Ting Maqin, also came to visit him, bringing a basket of pomelos, saying they could cure his ailment.

Looking at Katsushika Hokusai lying on the bed in front of him, Kyokutei Bakin mocked him without any politeness, "Old man, you're already dying so soon? I thought you could see me create a satisfactory work before you die, but you've already given up painting? I'm not like you. Even if my hands can't hold a pen, even if my eyes can't see, I must write down the works in my heart! This is the destiny of a creator! Katsushika Hokusai, how long are you going to lie here!"

Hearing Kyokutei Bakin's words, Katsushika Hokusai struggled to his feet and then said...

"Give me a pen! I can still draw!!!"

Then you pressed your hand down directly. At that moment, Lin Ye walked in. He saw Qu Ting Ba Qin, and the two of them were stunned for a moment, then nodded silently.

"Kokutei Baqin? Why is it an old man... I'm not interested."

Is this the same old, crooked man I was back then? Ah Rong is much better looking.

Actually, the heroic spirit form of Katsushika Hokusai is different. Similar to Orion, the beautiful woman is the moon goddess, while Orion's true form is a little bear. In this case, the little girl/beautiful woman is O-Ei, and the flying octopus beside her is the true form of Katsushika Hokusai.

As for Kyokutei Bakin... Lin Ye could only say, don't make promises you can't keep. You'll be unable to hold a pen or see properly in your later years. But this guy kept his word. Even so, he managed to complete his own creation by dictating and having others copy it down. He was truly amazing.

but……

"Be more careful in the future, and don't let Arong break the third time."

You went straight to Katsushika Hokusai and used the power of the Light of Salvation to cure Katsushika Hokusai's illness. Instantly, Katsushika Hokusai jumped off the bed and then, holding the Kyokutei Bakin, drew eight illustrations for his "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden"!