There is nothing wrong with the training method of the Justice Messenger

"Did you hear that?"

"…I'm not deaf, of course I can hear it. I'm a little surprised that you think so highly of me, Sawamura-san, but the problem is not with the script."

"But what you said before sounded like you were worried that you and I wouldn't be able to work together well and thus wouldn't be able to write a good script."

"That's not the case. The failure I mentioned is not just about the script... I just think that this project can't go forward, and the script is only one of the reasons."

"So what are the other reasons?"

"The more realistic reasons are... First of all, it's a question of compensation."

""...""

"Why are you all looking at me like, 'What are you talking about?' Didn't you think about this at all before I pointed it out?"

When Li Nian brought this up, everyone looked confused.

"…The point is, the one over there, the initiator of the project, the producer (laughs), Aki-san, there's no scenery in the direction you're looking at, turn your head, look over here, and answer properly."

"Haha, don't embarrass Tomoya-kun. He can't think of such realistic problems. His head is filled with endless dreams like [The best bishoujo game I came up with sells well and becomes a TV animation, a theatrical animation, and finally a live-action movie]. "

Sawamura, still wearing a ladylike smile, gracefully waved her hand, with an expression that said such a question didn't even need to be asked. Instead, she used a metaphor that seemed to hit the nail on the head as she had a deep understanding of the industry, and spoke harshly, causing Gogen and Kato to look at her with suspicion.

"I didn't expect a high school student like An Yi to pay me."

Kasumigaoka shrugged as if she didn't care about the money at all.

"So you guys actually still think this project can go ahead? Well...putting that aside, I don't think Amaki hasn't thought about this before."

An Yi's expression just now showed "Oh no!", which Li Nian did not miss, indicating that he had not completely ignored the issue of remuneration. He just immediately pretended to be "I was looking at the scenery and didn't hear what you said~~~", which further showed that he did not have a good way to solve this problem.

Only after Li Nian pointed it out did An Yi turn his head with great difficulty.

"I will! Of course I will!"

"You answered with great confidence... You can't afford it."

The issue of remuneration would of course be very difficult for An Yi, because as a student, how could he possibly afford anyone's salary? It is almost inevitable that he would be at a loss when it comes to the issue of money.

"Who said I can't afford it? I will work as hard as I can to earn money!"

"No, although it was my own idea, don't worry, I'm not targeting your hard-earned money."

"Student Li, Li Nian, I know you understand me the best..."

"So what are you going to do? Borrow from a loan shark or sell your kidney? I might be able to help you find a way in this regard."

"It's so dark! Too dark! And why do you have such access?!"

"Hahaha~~ Just kidding, about half."

"Are you serious about your significant other..." An Yi felt that it would be dangerous to continue this topic and shook her head vigorously: "Anyway, I will definitely find a way to solve the money problem... For reference, let me ask, what is your expected salary, Li Nian?"

"Expected salary... Well, I actually have a decent job with a good income right now."

"Eh? Oh, you mean you found a good part-time job? You even treated me to a meal last time..."

"That's the one."

"Really? Then, how much is the income specifically..."

"Let me calculate." Li Nian thought for a moment, calculated the frequency of his recent commissions and the corresponding remuneration, and then gave a number: "About two to three million."

Kasumigaoka and Gogen knew that Li Nian worked as an exorcist and looked surprised.

An Yi was also stunned.

"Three-three million? That's actually the amount you earn per year. You really work hard..."

"..."

It seems that after the figure exceeded one million, An Yi no longer considered the possibility of it being a monthly income.

Kato and Sawamura did have some doubts, but after hearing what Aki said, their thoughts changed and they showed an accepting expression.

Li Nian decided it would be better not to break this misunderstanding and remained silent.

Of course, Kasumigaoka and Gogen did not have the same misunderstanding as Aki.

"Tsk!" Wu Geng spat, muttering with resentment, "And my family's rent... this bastard is rich."

"I heard that it was a well-paid job, but I didn't expect it to be this bad... I see, in that sense he is also a member of society... No, the bitterness of society cannot be understood from this number... This means that this person is actually a winner in life..."

Feeling a little resentful, Li Nian immediately began to divert his firepower.

"There's no need to mention my income, and I'm not eyeing the little money in your pocket, but for others, this is an unavoidable topic, right... For example, Sawamura-san?"

"I never expected Lun to be able to earn the salary of an artist of my level."

"That's absolutely true..." An Yi lowered his head in shame and agreed with this statement.

When Sawamura talks about "painters of my level", he feels quite proud.

“……” Li Nian felt a little uncomfortable.

Speaking of it, it seems that Amaki invited Sawamura only because he had such an ace of the art club by his side, but of course there is no such thing as someone who studies art will definitely be able to draw and draw good game CGs. The evidence is Shiina Mashiro.

However, although Li Nian doesn't know what level of ability Sawamura has, this girl is essentially a otaku girl like Aki, so it's not surprising that she can draw CG. Aki also seems to trust her very much.

Let’s not delve into Sawamura’s affairs for now…

"Is that the case with me and Sawamura-san? You can't even calculate the remaining reward for the popular light novel writer Kasumi Shiko, right, Aki?"

An Yi's head was almost buried under the table.

"...If you take out the word 'popular', it will be very accurate." Kasumigaoka showed a self-deprecating expression: "At present, it is very appropriate to describe a woman like me as third-rate. In fact, I don't have much income... At least it is definitely not as much as someone who earns three million."

"...Anyway, it's a sure thing that Aki can't pay."

"Well, can we wait until the game is finished and sold before settling?"

Sawamura pretended to understand something: "So you mean to write a blank check?"

"Gww... Eriri! Where on earth are you standing?!"

"Hmph, at least I'm not on your side."

"If you keep going on like this, I will...I will not lend you the final volume of Angel Heartbeat, believe it or not!"

"W-what? You actually resorted to this trick!? You are so despicable!"

Kato secretly asked Gogen: "What is [Angel Heartbeat]?"

“A very famous animation.”

As Gogen answered, he looked at Sawamura, who was arguing with Aki, with great suspicion. It seemed that he had a good relationship with this otaku. It felt that the personality of this famous "princess" of Class 2 J was really becoming more and more wrong.

At this time, Kasumigaoka spoke.

"My thoughts are the same as Amaki-san's. I don't expect him to get paid right now. There are also fan clubs of this kind, right? They gather together out of interest and work hard on their creations. As for whether the works sell well or not, we can discuss the distribution of profits after we have done our best to create something good enough. Amaki-san over there should also be thinking this way, right? To be honest, I don't think there's anything wrong with this."

"Kasumigaoka-senpai..." Amai was very touched.

"I feel the same way. That's why I didn't expect this poor bastard to come up with money from the beginning." Sawamura said as he spat to show his contempt. It seemed that he was so angry with An Yi that he didn't care about maintaining his image in front of strangers at all.

"You really don't care about money." Li Nian was a little dumbfounded.

"It seems to be like this. So, are we like this? Do you care?"

"..."

Kasumigaoka asked back, and Li Nian fell silent.

Well, actually, he doesn’t really care since he earns two million per month.

It is not uncommon in this world to start from scratch as a team, sell the results and then discuss profit distribution... Often the original intention of this kind of cooperation is very pure, and many good works do come from this way... Yes, Li Nian had to admit that the people present seemed to be like that, they just gathered here because of the idea of ​​"wanting to make something big".

Just because Li Nian doesn't care doesn't mean he can assume that others don't care. Rather, it's common sense to prepare compensation for someone before entrusting him with something... But Kasumigaoka and Sawamura don't seem to care about this either. Kamiigusa and Mitaka are the same, with an attitude that "money is not the first thing to consider". Are all so-called creators stupid...

"Then one last question."

"You have so many questions." Kasumigaoka sighed as if she was tired.

“There’s no getting around it.”

"So what is the final question that cannot be circumvented?"

"Schedule."

"What do you mean?"

"Senior, you said before that you are a third-rate author. I'm sorry to disagree with that. I think at least this situation will change soon. After all, you and Shiina are already working on the comic book, and more multimedia collaborations in the future are worth looking forward to. Senior, your rise is undoubtedly in the near future."

"If everything goes well, that's it."

"According to this, there will definitely be a lot of work waiting for you, senior."

"If everything goes well, that's it."

"So, in addition to the script and the remuneration, the third more important question is, Senior Sister, do you have time to complete this game plan?" Li Nian looked around: "Or, do everyone here have time?"

Kasumigaoka pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"I'll make time for it."

"Even though it's bound to have an impact on your own schedule?"

"Don't underestimate me. I wish I could have more work so that I can accumulate experience and become stronger." Kasumigaoka said firmly, and paused: "If this level will drag me down, how can I become a writer worthy of that child?"

Li Nian was speechless for a moment.

That child refers to Shiina.

Recently, Kasumigaoka and Shiina have been collaborating on a comic book... She also felt Shiina's terrifying talent from a close distance.

If she continued like this, she would be caught up, surpassed... and even left behind. Kasumigaoka felt the pressure.

"To be honest, I'm looking for a breakthrough." Xia Zhiqiu stared at Li Nian and suddenly said, "And you have things that I don't have."

Kasumigaoka Utaha, here is the reason why I hope to make this project a success.

"...I don't have anything worth learning from you, senior." Li Nian frowned.

"Who knows? Anyway, I made this judgment on my own." Kasumigaoka retracted his gaze and looked at the tea stems standing upright on the water surface of the teacup. He narrowed his eyes slightly and continued, "So let me be frank. I hope this project will be successful."

An Yi was immediately greatly encouraged and her eyes widened with emotion.

At this time, Sawamura gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and expressed his opinion.

"I still say the same thing. If you two agree to collaborate on the script, I can consider the next job! As for time... I will also try my best to make time for it!"

This is equivalent to agreeing to participate in this project.

The only person left was Li Nian.

Looking at the people who were looking at him, Li Nian suddenly realized that he had been pushed to the opposite side of being alone without knowing when, or in other words, he had forced everyone else to An Yi's side?

Is there something wrong with this development?

Chapter 186 The Result of Negotiation

When An Yi originally proposed this project and said he wanted to make a game, Li Nian treated it as a joke because he felt it was not feasible in every sense. At that time, she said that if he found all the necessary manpower, she would give him a chance and they could talk about it, but in fact, she felt that he would definitely not be able to find the manpower.

By then, An Yi should have known that the idea of ​​making games was a fantasy. After two days of excitement, it would almost die down and the enthusiasm would fade away, so it would be time to stop talking about such stupid things.

Unexpectedly, he actually found someone to come over and pull Kasumigaoka and Sawamura to this table.

Li Nian could also see that he seemed to have used his own name as a guarantee to trick these people over. When Li Nian showed a negative attitude, the deception was exposed and they should have disbanded at the beginning. However, since Kato said he wanted to talk again, Li Nian decided to explain the reality to An Yi and let him know how unreliable his idea of ​​gathering a group of people to make a game was...

So he raises important issues here regarding both time and money.

Do you have the time to do it? Will you get the corresponding rewards if you do it?

These are the two most basic questions that people must consider before deciding to do something. Li Nian originally thought that after hearing any of these two points pointed out by him, Kasumigaoka and Sawamura would immediately make their own assessment and come to the conclusion that "investing in Tomoya Aki's unreliable plan" is a very unprofitable judgment -

But in fact, when Li Nian pointed this out, they showed a momentum of going ahead with the plan despite all the difficulties...

"Wait a minute, make sure you understand that I am not your enemy. I am putting myself in your shoes, do you understand? I just told you that you may devote yourself to this, spend a lot of time and energy, but still get nothing in return."

"All plans in the world are like this." Kasumigaoka said calmly, "Before the actual results come out, who knows if it will be successful in the end? Maybe you will do it with high aspirations, but in the end you will get nothing... This is just a risk that must be taken, and it is not uncontrollable. At least I am confident that if I work with you, I will write a very good script. This Amaki-san seems to be attracted by [Kasumi Shiko]'s skills in romantic comedy, and I will prove that this vision is not wrong."

Kasumigaoka wanted to keep this project going, partly because Amaki wanted to invite Li Nian to be another script writer, and partly because this junior wanted to make a [text story romance game] - which was exactly the category that Kasumigaoka thought she was good at.

"Humph, although I don't care about the ideas of Renye and his ilk." Having completely forgotten to put on the proper attitude of a lady in front of Kasumigaoka and the others, Sawamura snorted coldly at him deliberately, as if to express her disdain for Amaki, but turned to Kasumigaoka and Li Nian with a serious expression: "But, if you can write such an excellent script, I am also confident that I can draw a painting to match it and make it a big seller!"