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Chapter 54 Suspicion Under the Snow
An initial print run of 5,000 copies is not a small number for a complete newcomer.
But given the quality of "Konosuba," it shouldn't be like this.
If the editor-in-chief had ever read "Konosuba," the initial print run would not have been this large; otherwise, he wouldn't have become the editor-in-chief.
That leaves only one possibility: the editor-in-chief didn't see it.
Because Xia Sheng is a newcomer?
Xia Sheng thought it was because of the black cat.
When he visited the editorial department that time, he noticed Black Cat's predicament; perhaps the authors under him weren't producing any good results.
Naturally, the novels she's currently interested in are no longer worth looking forward to.
This is somewhat contrary to the duties of the editor-in-chief; he actually stopped caring about the novel just because he looked down on Black Cat.
However, Xia Sheng didn't mind; he loved being proven wrong.
Do you look down on black cats?
"Konosuba" will teach him how to be an editor; just wait to be replaced.
If one book isn't enough, then two; if two aren't enough, then three or four. He has plenty of good books to learn from.
As long as he's associated with Black Cat, his novels will sell like hotcakes, and Black Cat's status in the editorial department will definitely rise accordingly.
The editor-in-chief is, in the end, just an employee.
He's become a cash cow; it will be an easy task for him to help Black Cat rise to power.
Natsumi couldn't wait for the release of "Konosuba".
However, he still has to complete his mission to protect the world this week before the release date arrives.
Friday arrived quickly, and that evening, Natsuo, Yukinoshita, and Shiina Mahiru returned to that place once again.
The two were dressed in sportswear as always, with their hair tied in high ponytails, but Xia Sheng felt something different about them.
Yukino Yukinoshita has a thin face, a slender figure, and an upright posture, giving her a cool and handsome appearance.
Shiina Mahiru has a slightly chubby face and a slender figure, which makes her look youthful, energetic, and full of sporty girl charm.
Both have their own strengths, and their charm is equally captivating.
Xia Sheng, along with the two others, was also dressed in sportswear today, two in red and one in green, adding color to this quiet and dark space.
Yukino Yukinoshita still carried her baseball bat. She nodded to the two of them and looked around, trying to see if she could find anything.
This place remains shrouded in mystery; they know nothing about it.
Shiina Mahiru didn't bring anything with her.
"It's good that you didn't bring a kitchen knife, but why didn't you bring anything at all?" Natsumi asked Shiina Mahiru.
"It's useless anyway, it's not even as good as the stones here," Shiina Mahiru replied with a faint smile.
"That's true... well, whatever, you're more athletic than Yukinoshita anyway."
"What do you want to say?" Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly interrupted, her tone a little cold.
"You don't like hearing the truth either?" Xia Sheng wasn't guilty and turned to look at her with a smile.
"...Excessive energy is meaningless; skill is more important." Yukino Yukinoshita turned her head away, stubbornly refuting.
"Alright, alright, as long as you're happy. Then today's slime problem will still be handled by you and Shiina." Natsumi sighed, his tone full of doting affection, as if he were dealing with a little girl.
Yukino Yukinoshita glared at him unhappily before asking, "Aren't you going to solve this? Isn't your ability effective against slimes?"
"No, just in case even stronger monsters appear in the future, and while the slimes aren't too strong yet, you can easily deal with them, so let's do more experiments," Xia Sheng explained, shaking his head.
"I don't think it's necessary," Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly.
"How so?" Xia Sheng looked at her.
"The most special one should be you. Only you can come here with different people, so the reward should only be given to you." Yukino Yukinoshita met Natsuo's gaze calmly and asserted.
She seemed to be implying something, suggesting she had doubts about Xia Sheng's identity.
"Let's give it a try first." Xia Sheng avoided her gaze.
Natsuo agrees with Yukino's guess; he is a transmigrator, and this world has stated that it needs his help as a transmigrator.
Therefore, he is special.
Therefore, it's highly likely that only he will receive the reward.
However, he couldn't understand why Yukino Yukinoshita and the others were also there.
Does the world want its people to do their part, however small?
Or is it just for him, to pair him with a man so he won't get tired of working together?
Xia Sheng didn't mind the latter; with them by his side, he was indeed more motivated.
"Okay." Yukino Yukinoshita nodded, not intending to ask any further questions.
Everyone has their own secrets, and their relationship isn't good enough yet for them to share secrets.
Shasha~
Shasha~
In the silent space, a faint rustling sound suddenly arose.
Six slimes appeared out of thin air and slowly moved toward them.
It was as if behind them lay an illusion from which they silently crawled out.
However, there was indeed nothing there. Xia Sheng had investigated before when he lured the slime.
It's also possible that the illusion or exit will disappear after the slime appears.
Next time, I can wait and check before the slime appears.
"Natsuo, there are three blue slimes this time," Shiina Mahiru reminded him.
Of the six slimes this time, half are blue, with three side by side in the middle, while the other three are white, surrounding them on the left, right, and front.
"Hmm, judging from the situation, the slime's attack range should have increased. I'll go test it out first," Xia Sheng said, taking the initiative to approach the slime.
"Be careful," Yukino Yukinoshita whispered.
"it is good."
Xia Sheng approached the slime and stopped when he was about four meters away from the one in front.
Whether it's an increase of one meter at a time, or a doubling of the increase, depends on the next step.
Xia Sheng became more alert and stepped out quietly.
Swish-!
Without warning, the slime leaped up and crashed into Xia Sheng at an extremely fast speed.
Xia Sheng was prepared and quickly dodged to the side, his gaze following the slime with suspicion and uncertainty.
The attack range has doubled!
Attack speed has also doubled!
A comprehensive upgrade.
Fortunately, he increased his speed, otherwise it would have been difficult to avoid.
Xia Sheng moved away from the five slimes and circled the stray slime. When he was near a stone pillar, he approached it again.
Swish-!
It was another attack without warning, but Xia Sheng had already experienced its attack speed and easily dodged it.
boom--!
The stone pillar behind him was smashed to pieces, with rubble flying everywhere.
The attack power seems to have increased as well.
This position was a bit far from the five slimes, so it didn't startle them.
Natsuo quickly picked up a few pebbles, stepped back between Yukino and the others, and handed the stones to them.
"As you can see, the slime's attack range, attack speed, and attack power have all doubled."
"I can see it clearly," Shiina Mahiru replied with a serious expression.
"Is it because of the increase in blue slimes?" Yukino Yukinoshita guessed.
"It should be. Blue slimes may have the ability to amplify the power of their companions." Xia Sheng nodded.
"One more each time... what if all six are blue slimes?" Yukino Yukinoshita frowned, looking worried.
"That's not something we need to worry about. Let's solve the immediate problem first."
Xia Sheng reassured them and began to give instructions: "I'll assist again this time. You're in charge of all six of them, is that alright?"
After he finished speaking, he looked at the two of them with a smile.
"No problem!" Shiina Mahiru replied with a smile.
"Don't underestimate us." Yukino Yukinoshita smiled slightly.