episode_0026

The Haren royal family did not say that Homer was from the Haren kingdom.

I just said that from a traditional point of view, I felt the cultural spirit of the Kingdom of Haren in the great works of Homer. It is a tribute to the great writer.

He ignored the theory of the royal family of Homer, saying it was a question not worth answering.

And, the answer was distorted like this when meeting the reporter.

[Haren Royal Family Spokesperson, The tradition and cultural spirit of the Haren Kingdom lives in the works of the author of ‘Homer’. We remain silent about the theory of the royal family of Homer.]

In fact, this level of ‘reinterpretation’ was common in the process of conveying certain statements through the media.

The problem was that this was the hottest topic in the Empire.

Kindersley Publishing belatedly published an article correcting the false rumor, but people reinterpreted even that explanation to suit their tastes.

“Seeing that you strongly deny that you are from the Kingdom of Haren, isn’t there some reason why you have to hide your origins?”

“That’s right! Is it true that the rumor that he is descended from the royal family of Haren Kingdom is true?”

There was nothing the Haren royal family’s spokesperson could do about these types of rumors related to the ‘royal family’ other than ignore them.

Because I really didn’t know anything.

In the first place, the Kingdom of Haren itself was very closed regarding the affairs of the ‘royal family’. Unlike the Empire, which was a constitutional monarchy with a parliament, the Kingdom of Haren was a religious leader who also served as the bishop of the Eastern Church and was the secular master of the country.

However, the current king of the ‘royal family’ was neglecting the kingdom to the extent that he was nicknamed the Sloth King.

Due to such internal and external circumstances, the Haren royal family did not have any capacity to respond to external rumors. Regardless of the country’s weight, its diplomatic capacity was ridiculously lacking.

That was the cause of this disaster.

The Kindersling owner lowered his head as if he was being ignored, and finally opened his mouth in a trembling voice.

“… Now, writer, what should I do with this… ?”

“What can I do? I have to leave it alone… .”

In the end, instead of making any response to this rumor, I decided to abandon the matter itself.

Of course, if I reveal my ‘true’ identity – Ed, the second son of the Frieden family, this rumor itself can be put to an end.

‘… ‘Because I think my father would be shocked.’

It didn’t really matter that I was bothered, but there was a high possibility that my father would abandon his family home and run away the moment attention was drawn to him.

I have no intention of becoming an immoral person, so I plan to hide my identity as much as possible.

Maybe it actually worked out well. The more absurd rumors grow in size, the less likely it is that my ‘real’ identity will be known.

“Okay then, boss. Didn’t you say this is the end of the story about the Kingdom of Haren and that you have something else to say?”

“Ahh! yes The ‘Heiden Magic Theater Company’ contacted me saying they wanted to put the author’s work into a performance!”

“Performance?”

“Yes! In fact, there were several proposals from other theater companies, but Haiden Theater Company was the largest and had the best proposals… I think I need to tell the writer something first.”

I have also seen several performances of the Heiden Theater Company.

Because it is the largest theater company in the capital of the empire. The spectacular productions using magic remained in my memory.

The actual content of the play is… Well, it was difficult to give it a very good evaluation.

“Please let the boss take care of that part as usual. Because I believe in it.”

“I understand!”

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Rumors about me─that is, apart from the various rumors about a writer called ‘Homer’.

Novels influenced by the works I plagiarized began to be published in the world.

In particular, a number of novels with a dreamy and fairytale atmosphere, inspired by ‘Alice in Wonderland’, were published. There were signs that modernist literature would blossom in that it pursued symbolic and natural art that escaped the rationality of reality.

Of course, as there was no change in social paradigm or civilizational progress, it was only a change in the structural aspect.

Some novels obsessed with poetic language actually felt like a return to the classic ‘epic’. It was fun to read as is.

And the most fun thing of all.

“Oh, you wrote a new novel yourself?”

“Yes yes yes! A story I’ve been thinking about for a long time, I told the kids a fairy tale, and I wrote it down… . lol… .”

It was a fascinating fairy tale written by Rolls Camel.

“The length is really long, right?”

“Yes, yes… . I wrote down all the stories I always told my children… . I haven’t been able to meet the kids lately… .”

In Rolls Camel’s fairy tales, one could feel the sparkling intelligence and unique innocence of a child.

It was a little different from Alice in Wonderland. In her novel, I felt a certain narrative direction. Like protagonist-centered novels, the child in Rolls Camel’s story travels to many worlds and experiences many adventures and conflicts.

It felt too wordy, but it didn’t make the writing feel heavy or pedantic.

“A epic novel for children… It feels like this.”

“Is that so? lol… .”

“I think it’s good. Very.”

I’m not sure if this novel will be as successful as the classics I plagiarized from.

However, as someone who studied literature, I couldn’t help but admire the greatness of the inspiration contained in this writing.

So, it was clear what I had to say to the writer ‘Rolls Camel’.

“Let’s publish this.”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

This book should have been evaluated by more people.

No matter how great the writing is, if it exists only in the writer’s drawer, it cannot be a work of art.

‘I’m sure Mr. Kindersley will like it.’

This is Mr. Kindersley, who loves reading as much as I do.

I don’t know what kind of evaluation he would make after seeing this fairy tale, but I could clearly guess what kind of reaction he would have by looking at it.

You will like it. greatly.

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“Let’s go see a play?”

Frieden’s home.

At dinner, my older brother made an unexpected suggestion.

“Ugh. The novels you wrote are all turned into plays and performances, but you don’t really care and just write. Sometimes you have to change your mood.”

“Well, I’m not particularly interested in theater… .”

“Still, it’s based on your novel, wouldn’t it be nice to take a look? In particular, the recent performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by the Heiden Theater Company is famous for being very cool.”

“Hmm… .”

Certainly, I think it would be quite meaningful to see what impact the novel I plagiarized has on other cultural and artistic circles.

It will also change your mood.

When I think about it, I felt like I was only looking ahead too much. The desire to develop literature was so strong that he neglected other matters.

Because literature is not the only thing to enjoy. It might be a good idea to pick up another hobby at this time.

“Okay. Let’s go see it together.”

“I already reserved the ticket. Do you know that it’s been a long time since I went out with you?”

“… Is that so?”

ah.

No, um.

Before pursuing literature and art, I rarely spent time with my family… .

Aside from dinner, the last time I spent time alone with my family was… .

uh… .

that… .

Isn’t there… ?

“… Would you like to go with your father and mother?”

“I am done. What kind of play is this at this age? You guys go see it among yourselves.”

“Hehe, I got it too. Have a good time with your brothers.”

“Ah, yes.”

… I have to reflect.

Because literature is not everything in life. From now on, I need to spend more time with my family.

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The magic show was definitely fun.

It really felt like I had landed in Wonderland. The scenery, scents, and everything created with fantasy magic were as dreamy as a dream, yet as clear as reality.

Some scenes could not be explained in records, so they were just left as impressions.

Things like laughter without cats.

I have never felt as strongly as I did today that this world is a world where ‘magic’ exists.

That’s how the play ended. The curtain call followed and the actors stood on stage. Behind the actors, the magical effects used so far were displayed in a distorted panorama-like form.

“The play was fun. Right?”

“Uh… . It was just like a movie.”

“Movie?”

“Oh, no. There is something like that.”

“But what was that old man who broke into the middle of the play? He was dressed as Don Quixote.”

“Well… .”

“It was a bit funny. He cut down the illusion with a cane. Was that also staged? Anyway, it was very fun.”

“Okay… .”

Next to me, Eric was expressing his feelings, but I couldn’t hear him.

An impulse kept going through my head.

The decision was quick.

“Brother, I… .”

“Huh?”

“I need to write a play… !”

“… Huh?”

Just a few hours ago, I had reflected that literature is not everything in life.

but yet.

When you see something like that, you can’t help but think of it.

Plays from a previous life that dominated half of literary history… . Those great works.