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

"...From what I heard from that kid, it's clear that he admires my two works."

"That's certainly a reason, but it's only secondary." Li Nian shrugged: "Even if it was us, if it wasn't Amaki's plan, Sawamura would never agree."

"why?"

"I have the evidence?" Li Nian said with a smile, "Because I have the same idea. If it's not a plan proposed by An Yi, why should I take a look at it?"

Li Nian didn't say anything definite at first and didn't refuse outright because the person who made the request was An Yi, his friend.

If it was a stranger who suddenly came up to him and asked him to write a game script, Li Nian would not even look at him. It was precisely because it was An Yi who proposed this project that he hesitated and hesitated, giving him the opportunity to struggle until he was almost convinced.

Only when it comes to requests from friends do you need to find sufficient reasons to refuse.

If you don't have sufficient reasons and can't convince yourself, then you can only sigh and say "there's no other way".

Li Nian didn't explain it clearly, but Kasumigaoka understood it instantly and looked at Li Nian strangely.

"So," Kasumigaoka suddenly said, "What if I ask you for help?"

Li Nian was stunned for a moment and chuckled.

"Of course I have to agree. No fool would refuse the help of a beauty like Senior."

"You know you're being sweet now... But I'm asking seriously, so you should answer seriously too."

"Answer seriously?" Li Nian thought for a moment and replied, "Well, it's not impossible for me to help you to the best of my ability."

"Isn't that a bit too straightforward..."

"Senior sister asked me to answer seriously, so I told the truth. Otherwise, what should I say? Something like climbing mountains of swords and diving into seas of fire, I will not hesitate?"

"That's true..." Kasumigaoka tapped her lips and said thoughtfully, "Is she similar to Amai-san?"

"Well, I always say this to anyone who asks me. How can I help you if I can't do it? If the trouble is too big to bear, it would be too much for me to do it, right?"

"Really? That's your idea... It's different from what someone I saw did."

"Hmm?" Li Nian looked puzzled: "What's different?"

"When the spiritual disaster happened that day, you stood in front of it regardless of everything."

"..."

"He risked his life to protect everyone."

"Senior sister is still obsessed with it..." Li Nian was a little annoyed by this topic. He pressed the back of his neck and sighed. He glanced to the side and said lightly, "A man is just like this. If he has backbone, he will naturally stand at the front. It's not a big deal. It's better to say that it's something that must be done. If you think it's great, you're just thinking too much."

"Is it necessary?" Xia Zhiqiu chewed for a while and looked at Li Nian: "I thought you were a calm and rational person who could distinguish everything very clearly."

Wow, has the great writer started tracking the "essence of the character" again? To be honest, Li Nian really thinks this is not a good habit.

If it were in the past, Li Nian would feel very uncomfortable being probed like this, and would just say a few words to pass over the topic. But now, it was the first time that he was alone with this senior sister Kasumigaoka, and along the way, he was also trying to find something to chat about to ease the awkwardness. Li Nian's mind turned, and after a little hesitation, he decided to continue talking about this topic.

"How can I be so smart? I can't figure out everything. I can only figure out the general idea."

"Clearly? Probably? Isn't that contradictory?"

"It's not contradictory, because to put it bluntly there are often only two sides."

"...For example, what you said before, work and life?"

"Yes." Li Nian said calmly, "There are also things like good and evil, right and wrong, friends and enemies, gains and losses... etc. Isn't it enough to think about these things clearly? If you divide them into smaller parts, life will be too tiring, won't it?"

Kasumigaoka stared at Li Nian in silence for three seconds, then finally nodded and smiled.

"Interesting idea. I'll remember this line."

"... Stop it. I was just randomly lamenting about life. I was in high school and said some pretentious lines. Why do you need to remember them?"

"I think it's an interesting line... Amaki-san is right, you are an example of a person who has a strong sense of character. It has been decided that the male protagonist of the planned script will be based on [Beep——]."

"Pointless simulation silencing?!"

"If we want to collaborate on a script, I will never give in on this!"

"No, please give up this place. It's really embarrassing to think of myself as the model... I'm afraid I won't be able to write the article when the time comes."

"I didn't say it was you. I clearly said [beep——]."

Li Nian smiled bitterly. She didn't expect that, for some reason, the planning of Amai hadn't been completed yet, but the male protagonist of the script had already been established...

Chapter 188: Convincing Qingshan

"But then again, does it really not matter?" asked Kasumigaoka.

"What do you mean?" Li Nian was confused.

"If you accept the script and take on this role, won't it affect your own work as an exorcist?"

Now that Kato and others are not around, Kasumigaoka no longer hesitates to tell Li Nian's secret directly.

Li Nian suddenly realized.

"Oh, you mentioned it before... didn't I tell you that I have always been very clear about this?"

"I think that's the answer? But the fact is, no matter what you think, as long as they are carried out at the same time, it is impossible not to affect each other, right?"

"I know."

"That's why I said, if you are really busy, it's okay for you to refuse. This sentence is still valid now."

Kasumigaoka seemed quite cautious. Unlike her previous statement, which was only intended to elicit a specific attitude from Li Nian, she was very serious when she asked the question again this time.

Mr. Hiratsuka had also asked Li Nian the same question, and this time he was asked again by Kasumigaoka. Li Nian sighed and asked back.

"Do I look busy?"

"……Is not it?"

"Not really. It's one thing when I have work, but when I don't have work, I'm still pretty free. At least I can find time to write something. If I really don't have time, I would have refused long ago without you telling me."

Kasumigaoka showed a slightly surprised expression.

"I thought you guys were busy... I saw that Isayama rarely stayed in school. It seemed like he was out and about every other day. It seemed like his attendance rate required for graduation was in jeopardy."

When the spiritual disaster occurred that day, Isayama descended from the sky on his spiritual beast Rangullian to save the situation. While cordoning off the scene, he inevitably exposed his identity as an exorcist in front of Kasumigaoka. Kasumigaoka then understood that the real reason for this classmate who "had to go to the hospital frequently to take care of his ill parents" to take leave was actually because he was busy with work.

Take Isayama as an example. The exorcist that Kasumigaoka saw was not the leisurely job that Li Nian said.

"Is she in such a dangerous state that she has trouble graduating?...Well, Isayama is quite busy, but her and I are in different situations in many ways."

Although she was very curious about the specific situations that Li Nian mentioned, Xia Zhiqiu did not ask more questions and believed what Li Nian said, but continued: "But even so, considering the time and energy that writing may take, I think you should think more carefully."

"...Do you think it would be better for me to refuse?" Li Nian looked at Xia Zhiqiu strangely, not quite understanding the meaning of her repeated questions.

"At this point, I certainly hope that the project can proceed smoothly, but this is based on the premise that it does not affect your work as an exorcist, Li Nian. Similarly, if you suffer from this and end up not being able to produce a script or write something well, it will also be very troublesome to me."

Li Nian nodded.

"I see. I understand. Thank you for your concern. I know why you have such concerns, but if you think of it, I will think of it too. I know what I am doing here, don't worry."

Li Nian certainly took into consideration what Kasumigaoka said, but he still concluded that he could "make time" and that he could take care of both.

Because no matter he is writing with a pen or killing with a knife, his efficiency is very good. The text volume is only a few hundred thousand words, so it is impossible to say that it is not troublesome, but the time requirement is not actually urgent. It will only take forty to fifty hours to write.

"I don't know where you get your confidence from...but since you said so, I can only choose to believe it."

Kasumigaoka breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's you, senior, who should seriously consider whether you have enough time. I mentioned before that your workload has increased recently. Don't think it's a joke. Just don't really ruin yourself when the time comes."

Li Nian's tone also carried a hint of warning.

"Oh my~~ I seem to be looked down upon by the juniors? If you can be so confident, I certainly won't be so busy that I'm at a loss because of this little extra thing."

Kasumigaoka stretched out her hands to push her hair back, deliberately crossed her arms over her chest, raised her head, and gave a rather arrogant reply. It must be said that her action of holding her head high and chest out was quite imposing. Li Nian looked at the fullness of her chest emphasized by her arms, and sincerely sighed in his heart that this senior sister really had a great figure, and continued.

"Is it inappropriate to use me as a comparison? I hope you can keep your word when the time comes."

"Of course... Well, I still have a lot to ask, but unfortunately, it seems that this is the best I can do for now."

They just reached a fork in the road. Kasumigaoka's house seemed to be in another direction. She smiled and waved goodbye to Li Nian.

"I've heard some very interesting things from you along the way, so it's worth the trip... Well, see you next time."

"Goodbye."

Li Nian said goodbye to the senior student and watched her walk away. She felt that the distance between them was indeed shortened in just a few words. Just as she was about to turn around and go back to Sakurasou, she suddenly realized something. She turned back to look in the direction where Kasumigaoka left and narrowed her eyes slightly.

This direction, this road...

To get to Sakurasou from school, one would need to turn a right angle and walk in the direction of Kasumigaoka. There was obviously a much shorter way home, but she accompanied Li Nian all the way and took a big detour...

What Kasumigaoka said before about going home on the way was obviously a lie.

Shaking his head with a wry smile.

"What's wrong with this senior sister... If it were a boy, I'm afraid he would have some wrong illusions."

……

……

Sakurasou, dinner time.

Qingshan came back, which was rarely seen. She first announced the good news to everyone happily at the dinner table.

"Thanks to everyone! I performed well in today's performance!"

"Really, that's great." Ren smiled and clapped.

"Congratulations to Nanami! You're one step closer to officially becoming a voice actor!" Kamiigusa gave a thumbs up.

"It's not that exaggerated yet." Qingshan said this shyly, and he was obviously very happy. He said excitedly: "However, the judges from the agency did look very satisfied, and kept nodding their heads."

It seems that Qingshan performed really well. Considering her usual efforts, although Li Nian was not surprised by the result, she also showed a gratified smile.

He turned his head inadvertently and glanced at Kanda next to him. It seemed that he had picked up Aoyama and should have known the news a long time ago. For some reason, he did not speak at this time. He looked at Aoyama with his brows furrowed as if he was worried about something. He seemed to feel Li Nian's gaze. He turned his head to look at Li Nian, his gaze stayed for a few seconds, then turned back to look at Aoyama, his face obviously more worried.

Afterwards, Aoyama was in high spirits and chatted with everyone about some interesting things that happened at the performance, and Kanda suddenly spoke to her.

"Qingshan, I want to discuss something with you."

"Hmm? Kanda-kun? Okay, just tell me. I'm in a good mood today, so there will be a certain chance of a bonus." Aoyama replied with a smile.

"That would be best..." Kanda took a deep breath and said slowly, "I'll get straight to the point. If anything, let me take care of Shiina."

As soon as these words were spoken, the air suddenly became quieter. Everyone shut up for a moment, and everyone understood something in their hearts.

In the past, it was Aoyama who took on the responsibility of taking care of Shiina, on the grounds that a girl should not be left to be taken care of by a boy. Even though Kanda and Li Nian had advised her that it was not an easy task and would take up a lot of her energy and increase her burden, she did not waver and obviously would not easily agree to this request.

Sure enough, when Aoyama heard what Kanda said, he was stunned for a moment, then immediately frowned and looked alert.

"Why are you still saying this now? Do you think I haven't done well enough?"

"That's why I'm bringing this up now." Kanda didn't back down. He said seriously and earnestly, "It's not that you haven't done well enough, Aoyama. You've done very well. I just think your condition can't continue like this. I've said before that taking care of Shiina is a heavy burden. You have to balance school, work, and training. If you continue like this, your body will definitely collapse."

Shiina lowered his head silently.

Kanda's words immediately aroused Aoyama's rebelliousness. She did not hide her rebelliousness at all, and her tone and eyes became cold.

"So what? Haven't I handled it well so far?"

"Until now?" Kanda asked back.

"Any questions?"

"You just fell down once yesterday. Have you forgotten what it felt like?"

Obviously he had not forgotten. Qingshan was stuck and shrank his neck, speechless for a moment.

She had a bad cold before and had a fever to the point of being unconscious. She fell down and became weak all over. Li Nian sent her back to her room.

Anyone who sees that situation will think, "This can't go on." Everyone understands that Aoyama has reached his limit. It's no wonder that Kanda made this request and decided to take back the job of taking care of Shiina. Aoyama must lighten the burden on him.

But given Aoyama's personality, although she was a little shaken, she was not to the point of changing her mind. Instead, Kanda's words seemed to arouse her stubborn side. She quickly regrouped and spoke unconvinced.

"It was just an accident! Everyone gets sick from time to time. In fact, I was in good health. I know that my weakness at that time was a bit exaggerated, but you see, isn't it okay to take some medicine and sleep? Nothing will happen after one night."

Kanda raised his eyebrows, becoming even angrier.

"How dare you say that, if it weren't for..."

He suddenly got stuck and looked at Li Nian again.