A super great writer in the second dimension

　Putting aside its literary merits, Battle Through the Heavens is far superior to the Monogatari series. In terms of making money, this book is even more successful than Sword Art Online. Based on my past experience, I know that this book alone has generated billions of yen in subscription revenue.

　How many young people truly understand literature?

　Can that stuff be eaten as a meal?

　After finishing the first five chapters of Battle Through the Heavens, Sanzenin Arashi turned to writing the Monogatari series, Bakemonogatari.

　This book is full of nonsense, but the nonsense is written in a very interesting and bizarre way. Since it can make money, these things are no longer nonsense.

　Value is ultimately assigned by people.

　In her previous life, Sanzenin Arashi watched Bakemonogatari as a bedtime story. Lying in bed, watching the characters talk nonsense, she would fall asleep without realizing it.

　However, in terms of literary merit, the Monogatari series is indeed stronger than Battle Through the Heavens. Sanzenin Arashi's idea is simple: Battle Through the Heavens and the Monogatari series are a perfect match, with each taking the best of both worlds to make up for the other's weaknesses and satisfy as many readers as possible.

　I didn't feel anything when I read it in my previous life, but after writing it down word by word myself, Sanzenin Arashi discovered that this book was quite interesting.

　Battle Through the Heavens is a very enjoyable watch, while the Monogatari series is exceptionally interesting, with both the setting and the banter being very entertaining.

　Yes, the Monogatari series doesn't really have a main storyline.

　This book describes a phenomenon, rather than what the protagonist did.

　When Sanzenin Arashi finished writing a chapter of Bakemonogatari, about 10,000 words, she uploaded it directly. She checked the time and it was already 9 p.m. She was just about to go out for a late-night snack and come back to continue working when her phone rang.

　"Hello, are you Mr. Arashi? I'm an editor from Shinazugawa Bunko. Are you the author of Sword Art Online, Mr. Arashi?"

　A young male voice came from the phone. Sanzenin Arashi was a little surprised. The editor was calling at this time because she had sent an email that morning.

　"It's me. How can I help you?"

　Arashi Sanzenin showed no surprise whatsoever at the fact that Sword Art Online had passed the review.

　"Um...excuse me, are you really sixteen years old?"

　"Yes."

　"..." A gasp came from the other end of the phone, sounding quite surprised.

　"Excuse me, I'm an editor from Shinazugawa Bunko. Mr. Arashi, do you have a moment to spare right now? As you've mentioned, Sword Art Online has passed the review process and we're currently finalizing the two books. If you have the time, I'd like to have a face-to-face chat with you, Mr. Arashi."

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi slightly curled the corners of her lips. There was no doubt about the quality of Sword Art Online. The editor calling at nine o'clock at night and requesting a face-to-face meeting must have some personal requests involved, right?

　"No problem, what's your name?"

　"My name is Nishikawa, Nishikawa Hayabusa."

　"Then, Mr. Nishikawa, let's meet at KFC at Chiba Station at 9:30."

　After hanging up the phone, Sanzenin Arashi began to think. The editor was calling so late, which could only mean that the Sword Art Online novel was highly regarded, or that he had something to do. Either way, it wouldn't be a problem for Sanzenin Arashi, who was familiar with negotiations.

　Arashi Sanzenin himself is more than capable of being a corporate CEO, so he wasn't intimidated at all. He went straight out, hailed a taxi, and headed towards Chiba Station.

　……

　……

　Around six o'clock, Shinazugawa Bunko was holding an editorial meeting before the weekend.

　A blackboard sat beside the rectangular table, on which were written in large characters: "Market Transformation."

　Many editors had complaints about the meeting, as it was supposed to start at 4 p.m., but they were made to wait for two hours.

　What on earth is the editor-in-chief doing?

　Hayato Nishikawa sat at the end of the table, chatting with his colleague.

　"The industry has been increasingly sluggish lately, and the topics we usually discuss are absolutely unrelated to the market..."

　"Yeah, we're just editors, we wouldn't understand any of this stuff anyway."

　"However... Editor-in-Chief Midorikawa seems to be reading a novel." Nishikawa is a rich second-generation, and he is very casual in his work. The editor-in-chief can't say anything to him. Among his colleagues, he has more control over the affairs of the upper management.

　Isn't that quite common? The sons of company executives come to intern, just to get a little prestige or something.

　At this moment, Nishikawa was also quite depressed: "Editor-in-Chief Midorikawa is actually engrossed in a novel. I think this meeting is most likely related to that novel, I think it's called Sword Art Online or something."

　"Nishikawa-kun, are you saying... the editor-in-chief left us here for two hours just to read a novel?"

　"Shh..." Nishikawa gestured for silence to everyone and pointed to the door.

　A middle-aged man walked in, and the editors who had been whispering to each other immediately fell silent. After the middle-aged man took his seat, he directly called out Nishikawa Jun's name.

　"You have ten minutes to read the first chapter of this book. Then you contact the author and draft the contract using Plan A. You can do this over the weekend."

　Nishikawa rolled his eyes. His weekend was ruined again, and he still had to work. Japan was such a troublesome country. He was the son of a director, yet he was bossed around by an editor. Even though the editor-in-chief was the editor-in-chief, wasn't he just an employee?

　Now I don't even have time to play games!

　Nishikawa reluctantly took the document, glanced at it briefly, and immediately stood up.

　Even if it's a game, it's not something to be taken lightly.

　—A fully virtual reality online game where a player's life ends in the real world upon death.

　Compared to Xi Chuan's shining eyes, the editors around him were already gasping for breath.

　Now they finally understand what those words on the blackboard mean...

　Market transformation... Plan A.

　This is the beginning of creating a god.

　..

25. You're interested in this too?

　Arashi Sanzenin got off at Chiba Station and immediately saw a young man standing in front of KFC. He guessed that the editor who had called him was there, so he walked over immediately.

　"Are you Teacher Lan?"

　When Nishikawa Hayato saw Sanzenin Arashi approaching, he recognized him immediately. "This way, please. It would be too disrespectful to the teacher to go to KFC. The paperback will take care of this meal!"

　Sanzenin Arashi frowned. What exactly was this editor Nishikawa up to?

　In Japan, the word "teacher" is a very prestigious title. Only those who achieve the highest level of success in a certain field are called teachers. Sanzenin Arashi doesn't remember doing anything outrageous.

　Since someone was treating him to a meal, he didn't stand on ceremony and went along.

　The two then sat down at a coffee shop, where Sanzenin Arashi ordered a grilled New Zealand lamb chop. He hadn't eaten yet and was really starving.

　After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Sanzenin Arashi picked her teeth, then looked at Nishikawa and asked, "You called me here so late, do you have some personal issues to deal with?"

　Hayato Nishikawa nodded. "The newcomer award for Professor Arashi has been decided. The editorial department is preparing for a big event this time. Editor-in-Chief Midorikawa is worried that Professor Arashi is too young and may not be able to handle such a situation, so he asked me to serve as Professor Arashi's assistant. I will also be Professor Arashi's editor in charge from now on. What do you think, Professor Arashi?"

　Can you finish what you're saying?

　Sanzenin Arashihira looked at Nishikawa Hayato and said, "I don't really like beating around the bush. Let's just say everything else at once."

　Even though Nishikawa Hayato called him out privately, he said a lot of businesslike things.

　"The teacher's eyes are still sharp; nothing can be hidden from you."

　Nishikawa Hayato tapped his fingers on the table and said decisively, "I am the son of a director of the Shinazugawa Group. Actually, the editor in charge of your book has not yet been decided. Editor-in-Chief Midorikawa is using Plan A to draft the contract. You can appoint any editor yourself. I will definitely take full responsibility for your book. Please give me this opportunity."

　Then he pursed his lips and said, "Actually, I really enjoy playing games, and I'm completely devoted to the teacher's books!"

　Then Nishikawa Hayato took out a piece of paper: "Could you please give me an autograph, Mr. Arashi?"

　Sanzenin Arashi sighed; it had been a long time since he had been treated like a child.

　The editor, Nishikawa, thought that if someone flattered him and then pretended to be a fan, he would be deeply moved and agree to his requests. Sanzenin Arashi thought that this was wishful thinking. He was nothing more than a spoiled rich kid who had come down to get some experience. He had seen countless people like this. They were just like the heirs of minor noble titles, with little real power, but they all acted more important than their fathers.

　"When you're looking for someone to do something, it's the proper way to state your price upfront."

　Sanzenin Arashi stared at Nishikawa: "Bring me the official contract first, then we can talk about something else. It doesn't matter to me who the editor is; I'll only write one book at Shinazugawa."

　Nishikawa Hayato's pupils contracted; he really hadn't expected a sixteen-year-old to speak in such a tone.

　"It seems this is someone whose social skills are completely ineffective," Nishikawa thought to himself, as he quickly pulled a file folder from his bag. The contract for Plan A had been in his hands for a long time, but he hadn't told Sanzenin Arashi about it.

　Ideally, he would want to gain some benefit from the other party. This contract was originally his trump card, but he didn't expect the other party to be so unconvinced.

　Of course, he didn't take the idea of ​​only writing one book seriously. He had read Sword Art Online, and even someone as well-read as him, who was in charge of his job, had to admit that he was genuinely looking forward to reading this book.

　The portrayal of the character is also impeccable.

　But the author was only sixteen years old.

　"Okay, I admit I did have some ideas before, but aside from my family, I'm just an editor and there's nothing about me that would attract the teacher."

　Nishikawa, looking like a spoiled rich kid, shrugged boredly: "Actually, I don't care. If I stay in this position for a few more years, I'll get promoted and enter the core of the group. I really envy those guys with strong personal abilities, especially that heir of the Sanzenin family. He's practically a monster. How did he train to be like that... Um, teacher, I'm just talking to myself."

　Sanzenin Arashi was somewhat surprised.

　Unexpectedly, Nishikawa Jun knew about him. He rarely showed his face in public and was a hidden trump card before inheriting the family business.

　In other words, those who knew their own names were either British nobles or elites from major financial groups.

　"I'm somewhat interested; you can tell me more about it."

　Sanzenin Arashi leaned back in her chair, feigning boredom, and said, "I sense the breath of inspiration."

　"Oh? The teacher is actually interested?"

　With this book's success, Nishikawa Hayato could undoubtedly prove his worth to his family. He immediately said earnestly, "Since you can write a book like this, you must know the true state of the world right now, right?"

　Arashi Sanzenin nodded: "The Thirty-Two Zaibatsu control the world, and all politicians are their pawns. Led by the Sanzenin family, they are divided into two major factions: the Sanzenin family and the American Zaibatsu alliance. The frequent financial storms in recent years are the product of the constant friction between the two factions."

　"This……"

　Hayato Nishikawa's eyes widened: "How could the teacher know more than I do...?"

　Sanzenin Arashi waved her hand, interrupting Nishikawa: "Continue with what happened before."

　Xi Chuan nodded, no longer daring to underestimate the person in front of him.

　Perhaps the other person is like me?

　"Please keep what I am about to say confidential, Teacher Lan."

　Nishikawa said in a low voice, "Perhaps this will inspire you, Master. The Sanzenin family recently announced the disappearance of their heir, and the Nakiri family's daughter used this as an excuse to try and dissolve the marriage alliance between the two families. They originally planned to unite in this generation to strengthen the internal relations of the entire alliance. This matter..."

　Before Nishikawa could finish speaking, Sanzenin Arashi spat out a mouthful of water.

　..

26. Anyway, it's something like Nakiri's drawing.

　Sanzenin Arashi wiped the water from the corner of her mouth. "Continue."

　“I really envy that guy named Sanzenin Arashi. It’s hard to imagine that there’s such a guy in this world.” Nishikawa Hayato sighed. “I heard that he received an education in imperial studies in Britain and gained the approval of Count Cassius at the age of twelve. He can sit in his room and issue orders to multiple companies. He’s much better than someone like me.”

　Let's stop here.

　Sanzenin Arashi sighed and wrote his name on the contract: "Anyway, it's not something we can interfere with, but it's not bad as a lighthearted conversation. I agree to your request."

　"I sincerely thank you, teacher." The expression of the young master Nishikawa Hayato vanished. "I'm truly sorry to have troubled you tonight. Is there anything else you need, teacher?"

　The editor-in-chief instructed Nishikawa to give the author of Sword Art Online a good helping hand, which clearly shows that the author is highly valued.

　Sanzenin Arashi shook his head: "I have only one request for you: if it's not absolutely necessary, it's best not to notify me."

　“Uh…” Nishikawa Hayato’s smile froze for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure: “Then please feel free to contact me if you need any help, teacher.”

　The author who wrote Sword Art Online is definitely going to be someone important in the future. I came here with the intention of making friends, but I got a cold shoulder instead.

　After returning to my own little home.

　Sanzenin Arashi made herself a cup of coffee and sat down in front of her computer to observe.

　NICO already has tens of thousands of clicks.

　Previously, Sanzenin Arashi commissioned several well-known bloggers to promote the product, and the results were unexpectedly good.

　This really surprised him. The website had only been running for a few hours, yet it already had tens of thousands of clicks – that's a real number of people!

　Then he glanced at the comments section.

　A look of surprise appeared on his face. In just over an hour, hundreds of people had left comments.

　[I've never read a novel like this before. The site owner's ideas have truly broadened my horizons. Although both are very good, if I had to choose, it would definitely be Battle Through the Heavens.]

　[The person upstairs is a complete heretic. They don't understand what's so cute about Senjougahara. Are you a high school girl?]