Chapter 227 (Return) (Comic Plot)...
Yan Shi lowered his eyes to look at the last scene of the story. Lin Cai stood at the school gate, smiling at the colorful pages of Libertas, silently exited the reading, and clicked on the comic details.
The Curse of the Laws
Main character: Lin Cai
Synopsis: Young Lin Cai finds a strangely shaped kitten at the entrance of his apartment complex. After taking it home, the kitten unexpectedly takes him to another world! And so begins his adventure...
A single-protagonist comic; the supporting characters don't even have names.
Yan Shi fell silent.
It turns out she wasn't the main character in the comic.
She's not the main character in the comic?!
I'm heartbroken.
Putting aside Yan Ju, just look at Yan Lan, a character with a single storyline and highlights throughout the entire chapter. Isn't he a main character in the comic?
It's incredible that the comic's author hasn't been torn apart by the protagonist's fans.
Because of amnesia, Yan Shi was unaware of the plot and instantly lost interest in the numerous chapters of the manga that Yan Ju hadn't read.
It's definitely because of amnesia, not because she's not the main character.
Yan Shi, with little interest, skipped directly to the last chapter, preparing to scroll to the end of the latest manga update.
Most comic forums on Qiman require users to navigate to the end of a chapter; there is no direct entry point on the navigation page.
She jumped to the last episode being updated, then froze in place in shock.
The latest update for "The Curse of Laws" was posted 5 minutes ago.
The cover art for the new chapter differs from the single-character-centric cover art that Yan Shi saw earlier; instead, it's set on a bustling commercial street. Crowds throng the area, hawking their wares.
In the center of the picture is an ice cream shop with its signboard lit up with brightly colored lights. There are three tables outside the ice cream shop. On the right table sits a woman wearing a sun hat and a little girl, with two servings of shaved ice in front of them.
The sun was blazing, and a gentle breeze lifted the thin veil beneath the woman's hat, vaguely revealing the pale lower half of her face.
Wuhu is number one!
[It's been a long time since the old thief updated; the last update was a month ago.]
[My wife hasn't appeared in three whole episodes! Three episodes! You old scoundrel, hurry up and give Yan Ju back!]
[Finally, neither Director Yan nor Yan Lan are making appearances. Although Lin Cai is searching the world for someone, it's better than being a security camera. At least the plot is returning to the traditional shonen manga style.]
[I don't think Lin Cai is a good fit... A protagonist in a typical shonen manga can be a little eccentric, but he shouldn't be like a villain, hopelessly addicted to death magic. It's enough to make anyone who hears it skeptical and everyone falls silent.]
Those who understand will cry.
[Being hopelessly addicted to death calligraphy, how can that not be considered a growth trajectory! At least the storyline has emerged (humbly)]
[Speaking of which, why did the old thief change the local customs and culture of the world depicted in the cover art? After the twins lost their highlight scenes, can't Lin Cai, as the protagonist, even hold her own with a single cover art?]
Yan Shi stared at Feng Hua with wide eyes.
This was a scene she had experienced less than four hours earlier.
From the veiled hat the little mermaid gave her to Bu Shuo across from her, and the shaved ice on the table, everything was exactly the same as she remembered.
This comic, featuring Lin Cai as the main character, records her life in real time.
Yan Shi was greatly shocked.
She continued to roll backward.
As expected, the opening scene is set in Port Novano.
Lin Cai stood beneath the enormous statue of Yan Ju in front of the port, clasped her hands together, and closed her eyes in prayer.
Behind her was a chibi-style figure, also praying devoutly.
Wishing Lanlan good health, happiness, and all her wishes come true.
I hope I can meet Lanlan again soon.
Lin Cai murmured her wish three times, then bowed deeply.
"Director Yan, I wish all my wishes come true."
Yanju's statue is devoid of sorrow or joy, its eyes lowered as it gazes upon the countless creatures that come and go at its feet.
【...? Is the statue... Director Yan?】
I haven't seen my wife in a long time, but this isn't how she should have made her entrance.
The new question is, is it confirmed that Director Yan is still alive? Statues aren't usually erected for living people, are they?
【Aaaaaah, stop cursing Director Yan!! Everyone, get out, get out, get out! Pshaw, it's bad luck, it doesn't count】
Lin Cai came to visit Director Yan, praying for the safety of Director Yan's sister, Yan Lan. What a ridiculous joke!
After making her wish, Lin Cai straightened up, sighed, and followed the crowd into the city.
She came to visit Asca.
After practicing death magic for more than half a year and failing many times in his attempts to become the deceased, Lin Cai finally realized a problem.
She might be working in the wrong direction.
Yanju disappeared after the Novano Port incident, and the Dono Sea is closely connected to the Guixu Sea, and is known as the gateway to the Guixu Sea.
The previous governor, Garcia, was extremely obsessed with the sea, so his residence contained a vast collection of books related to the Guixu Sea.
Lin Cai came to borrow books.
Here it comes again, the comic book protagonist won't give up until he hits a brick wall, so he's changed his direction and is continuing to hit that brick wall.
I feel that my worries about Lin Cai losing her light and her perception of the spirit are completely unnecessary.
Lin Cai doesn't need to sense spirits because the protagonist of the comic has switched to learning necromancy.
[I have to say, Lin Cai's widowed charm, where she's obsessed with her career after her wife's death, is absolutely irresistible!]
Next to the former Governor Garcia, now a branch of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs, is a commercial street. The street is bustling with people, all wearing smiles and happy expressions.
Only Lin Cai walked briskly with an expressionless face.
The commotion of others had nothing to do with her.
She hurried past a bakery, a mercenary guild, and a jewelry store. As she passed an ice cream shop, she suddenly heard a familiar, clear female voice.
"What? A wanted criminal?"
It's Aska. She's not at the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs; she must be at her patrol shift.
Lin Cai turned her head, intending to call out to Aska after she finished her patrol mission so they could return to the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs together.
Then her gaze froze.
The scene that followed was the sealing of the painting. A bustling street, an ice cream shop with a prominent sign, three tables in front of the shop, a woman wearing a hat, and a little girl sitting opposite her.
But there are some differences.
The woman's hat was blown completely inside out by the wind, revealing her face.
Black hair and black eyes, her hair cascading over her shoulders, her features unchanged. She wore a simple white shirt, and now her gaze was cold and distant as she looked at Aska.
Everything froze in time.
Lin Cai slowly stopped walking and stood still.
Everything around her blurred, leaving only the woman in the center.
【！！！】
【Holy crap!!! Director Yan!!!】
So handsome, so handsome, so handsome, so handsome! I'm tired of saying it, so I'll just say one word: God.
[This is the first time Yanju has appeared in his casual outfit, and he's so incredibly youthful! I want to swim in my wife's collarbone!!!]
[By the way, how did you guys know this was Director Yan...? We were supposed to see Director Yan with her hair up and Yan Lan with her hair down. This doesn't even look like she has her hair up.]
[Hilarious! Online readers are judging each other by hairstyles, and some honest people actually believe it! Although Yan Ju and Yan Lan have the same face model, their expressions are quite different.]
Most importantly, when the old thief draws Yan Ju, he applies a single filter to the characters. It's hard to explain with words, so I'll post a comparison image on the forum later. Now, what we need to do is welcome Yan Ju back!!
After a moment of stunned silence, Aska finally came to his senses, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed deeply in solemn respect: "Director Yan."
The whole street fell silent. All eyes turned to this direction.
In the center of attention, the woman slowly and methodically put her hat back on.
The little girl opposite her dropped her spoon onto the table with a crisp clinking sound.
I don't know when it started, but pedestrians on the street gradually began to bend down.
Those wearing hats took them off, and those with disheveled clothes tidied their appearance.
Everyone did their best to bow solemnly.
Lin Cai continued to stare intently at the woman, muttering to herself, "Director Yan."
The bustling streets fell silent, and everyone bowed in respect. This is the true value of Director Yan's appearance. Hopefully, some leaders understand that respect for living beings doesn't come from force. :)
[What an amazing scene! She's such a wonderful wife! Wife, wife, wife! wer]
Falling in love with Yanju is as natural as breathing.
[This feels so good! If I were there, I'd crawl on all fours, twisting and turning, until I reached Yanju's feet and hugged her legs.]
[Then they were caught on the spot by the authorities.]
After a long bow and silence throughout the street, Aska slowly straightened up: "It's so good that you're alright."
Director Yan: "Hmm. I'm fine."
The thin veil under her hat concealed her expression: "Hello."
Everyone was waiting for Director Yan's next move.
Yanju: "The shaved ice is delicious. Novano Port is also very beautiful."
Aska sensed something was wrong and looked at Director Yan with a puzzled expression. Because of the hat, all that could be seen was a glimpse of Director Yan's chin as the wind blew and the thin veil was lifted.
The crowd began to cheer, and countless flowers were handed to Yan Ju, gradually forming a beautiful sea of flowers.
Aska didn't have time to think any further; Yan Ju had already stood up from the sea of flowers: "Let's go."
[I would call this another milestone in the old thief's drawing skills! Yanju in the sea of flowers is almost glowing, the atmosphere is so well drawn.]
Why won't you let me see my wife's face?! Why, why, why, why?
I really want to mute the upstairs neighbors; they're disturbing my eyes.
[After Yanju's name came into the picture, Yanju's face became the new target of disapproval.]
[Something feels off...? Does Director Yan usually speak like this, with long, meaningless compliments? Director Yan is usually quite taciturn, only getting to the point and being concise.]
[Yan Ju is sitting on the street eating shaved ice with a strange little girl... It looks like something out of a dream. Never mind, welcome back, Yan Ju!!]
Director Yan and Aska made way for each other through the gaps in the crowd and made their way back to the Bureau of Eccentricity with almost no obstruction.
Lin Cai was in a daze and had just come to her senses when she was already a step too late. She was instantly engulfed by the dense crowd of people who had rushed over after hearing the news.
Lin Cai: ...
She was jostled by the enthusiastic crowd of Novano Port residents, struggling to breathe.
Fortunately, Lin Cai was quite familiar with the alleys near the Garcia Governor's Palace.
After finally squeezing through the crowd, she followed the path and quickly ran to the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs.
The hall was empty; only the backs of Director Yan following Yu Youguan upstairs could be seen.
Lin Cai stood outside the main building and looked up at the window of the reception room. It wasn't high, and it had a window ledge, making it very easy to climb.
She pulled a rope with a hook from her pocket, pushed herself up with both hands, and leaped onto the second floor.
The window was tightly closed, but Lin Cai quietly pushed it open a crack and just in time to hear Director Yan speaking inside.
"Oh," Yan Ju said casually, "I don't remember anything now."
Yu Youguan: "Then what do you remember?"
Yanju: "I just graduated from university."
【Huh? What is that?】
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