Several people were outside the library, and they seemed euphoric. Elma wasn't outside, but I could hear her voiside. However, I couldn't uand what she was saying due to the noise from all the voices.

  "Luan, what's happening?"

  "I don't know. We'll have to go in to find out."

  "But how are we going to get ihere's a crowd in the way. Do you think this has something to do with your book?"

  "I'm not sure... but maybe. Do you want to e, or are you staying here?"

  "I'll stay here for now."

  "Alright, I'll head over. Wait for me here."

  "Be careful."

  I approached and started walking through the crowd to the library door. Along the way, I overheard some iing things. Lili was right; this is happening because of my book.

  The reason is… Elma mentiohe sed volume. As I approached the door, I saw a sign... [The Sed Volume of Re: Zero Will Be Released Soon]. She didn't specify a date... and that's why this chaos is happening.

  People thought it would be released today, but it will only be out in the ing days.

  Elma did something stupid.

  Wheered the shop, I saw Elma being pressured by some ers, and I had to step iween them.

  "I already said the sed volume will be released week, please stop insisting!"

  "We want to read it today! If you put a sign outside saying the volume would be released, you must have it avaible!"

  "Hey, cut that crap." I stepped in front of the man yelling at Elma. "If she said the sed volume isn't for sale, it's because it isn't."

  "And who do you think you are?" The man got closer, visibly irritated. He is a bald man of my height and has many muscles. He is an adventurer.

  "Hey, Luan, don't worry, I've got this under trol," Elma whispered so the others wouldn't hear. She did it so they wouldn't suspect I'm the author. There aren't many men named "Luan" in this world... I think I'm the only one.

  "You think this is under trol?" I poio the library door. Many people were eagerly waiting outside.

  "But you don't o get involved, you could get hurt! That man looks strong."

  "I'm an adveoo, Elma." I smiled at her, and she gave up trying to stop me.

  I stared at the man, and I almost spat in his face. His expression disgusted me.

  "Listen here, you idiot. The owner of this library is my friend, and I know she doesn't have the sed volume here yet. It'll only go on sale in the few days. Why don't you just obey me and leave? You e ba a few days."

  "Who do you think you're talking to, kid? Huh?" The man puffed out his chest to show off his muscles. I couldn't help but ugh. "Why are you ughing? You want to die?"

  The man punched me, aiming straight in my face, but I stopped his hand. I grabbed his wrist and started squeezing.

  I'm much strohan he is. Too bad he didn't realize that sooner.

  I made sure to break several of his fingers while the man screamed in agony.

  The other ers b Elma started stepping bad slowly left the store. Once I released his hand, the man started g untrolbly and ran out of the shop.

  The ers waiting outside noticed it was dangerous to stay and began to disperse.

  "Hey, Elma."

  "Yes?" Elma asked cautiously.

  "o be scared, I don't usually act like this. I just did it to get rid of those guys. But you know… you did something really stupid, didn't you?"

  "I'm sorry!" Elma lowered her head, frightened.

  It almost seemed like I was intimidating her.

  "Luan? Why are you bullying a dy?"

  At that moment, Lili walked through the door.

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  After expining everything that had happened, I took the sed volume of Re: Zero from my bag and ha to Elma. Her first rea was to hug the sed volume with tears in her eyes.

  "What is it? Were you that anxious about it?"

  "Of course! Do you know hoeople have been asking about the sed volume? Every day people would e in and ask!"

  "And besides, you'll make a lot of money from it, right?"

  "I don't care just about the money! It's also important to let ers enjoy a good story!"

  "Sure, sure. So, we go now? Will you handle everything?"

  "Leave it to me! It'll sell eveer than the first."

  "About that, I was thinking of adding artwork on the cover. A picture illustrating the main characters. What do you think?"

  "Hmmm… that might make things a bit more plicated, but I think it's possible. What kind of art are you thinking of?"

  "It's a little hard to expin."

  I tried to expiwork details to Elma as best I could. The style, the lines, I even drew some images. But I don't have much talent for it, so the drawings didn't turn out well.

  But it was enough for Elma, who said she would hire someoo design the cover and then call me for the final verdict. Whether or not the cover will be used is up to me.

  With everything sorted, I left the library with Lili.

  "I didn't know you could draw so well."

  "Those drawings weren't good. I'm not good at it."

  "They were incredible. If you keep improving, you'll bee a famous artist."

  "You're praisioo much, just stop."

  "I like giving pliments, hehe." Lili held my hand.

  I had the urge to take her to my room and devour her.

  ParodyGirl