I really only stop

Not feeling at all that the 'friendship' in his mouth is enough to make people sad, Strom, who confirmed that the surroundings are safe, gestured to Lu Xibi:

"The surrounding area is cleared! The environment is safe. My partner Lucy, we can go in now—oh, I'm going!"

"Grinding and chirping."

Kicking the mysterious curly-haired brother into the door, Lu Xi clicked his tongue impatiently, then raised his leg to follow.

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Unlike the ordinary appearance on the outside, the inside of this house is unexpectedly spacious and lively.Dozens of tables with nameplates were scattered around quite regularly, and there was a long queue in front of each table.

Faintly feeling that the scene in front of him was somewhat familiar, Lu Xi couldn't help scratching his chin.

This is... a signing event?

"Let's see, my own booth is in-ah! Over there!"

After looking around, Strom's eyes lit up when he found the target.He was about to ask Lu Xi to go with him, but when he turned around, he saw Lu Xi's dazed expression.

Heh heh heh~ Even if he is as powerful as Brother Lu, it is the first time he has seen such a battle!

Without immediately bringing Lu Xi back to his senses, Strom stroked his chin knowingly.

This is the largest cultural exchange festival in the imperial capital that is held only once a year, and almost all famous authors and painters from all over the continent will come to participate.For the purpose of maintaining market order, if it weren't for people with some connections, it would be impossible to find a venue for the exchange festival.

That's right!The so-called [someone with a connection] - naturally I am the unknown curly man!

Proudly puffing out his chest, Strom patted Lu Xi's shoulder carelessly:

"How about Brother Lu? Did you come here for nothing? This is a cultural festival that ordinary people may not see once in a lifetime. If it is not an [insider], no matter how much money you have, you will not be invited, okay? "

"I also specially emphasized the word "insider". Are you a child who hasn't grown up yet?"

Rolling a blank glance at the childish knight, Lu Xi glanced around, revealing a slightly moved expression:

"But you are right about one thing. There are really many high-quality painters here! It's a pity that I don't bring a wallet. Does this place support adventurer card payments?"

"I'll talk about that later!"

Without any explanation, Strom pushed Lu Xi to a booth on the left of the center:

"Today's show will end at noon. After you accompany me to sign and sell, brother Lu, you can buy as many books as you want in the remaining time! I will pay for all the money!"

Well, this curly hair is finally looking like the second generation ancestor, I am very pleased.

Glancing at Strom with the eyes of looking at the baby's wallet, Lu Xi smiled and followed.

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Facts have proved that, on the point of 'I'm actually a very famous writer', Brother Curly really didn't lie.When the two came to his booth, Lu Xi found that there was already a long queue in front of the table.

But is it my illusion?

Looking at the people in line, Lu Xi frowned slightly.

Why do you think Brother Curly's book friends... are all so strange?

Not only are they all wearing the same strange black robe as Sturm's now, but also tattoos, bandages and other things can be faintly seen on the exposed arms, which makes people feel so familiar.

Could it be that--

"—Oh! Writer of the Book of Secrets, you are finally here!"

Before Lu Xi could think about it, a high-pitched, exaggerated voice sounded:

"Our secret keepers should have lived in the shadows, and it is uncomfortable to appear in front of mortals so openly today. However, when I think that a new book of secret keepers is about to be born in the world under the witness of evil gods , I couldn’t hold back the excitement in my heart——finally! You’re here! With our expectations and excitement, you’re finally——come!”

After poking Strom's waist, Lu Xi looked at the black-robed man who had just spoken with subtle eyes:

"Is this the book friend you were talking about? Shall I ask Yuxia to help him purify it for free?"

It's an evil god and a shadow, it must be very happy to be caught by Yuxia.

"Don't! Are you a devil?!"

After imagining such a scene, Strom was startled: "That is the fixed way of greeting between us! Although the way of speaking is a bit strange, everyone is a good person!"

Looking at the black-robed book friend who maintained a jojo standing posture, Lu Xi seemed to understand something:

"... Secondary illness?"

"Wow!"

"Wow!"

"Umm~"

Because Lu Xi didn't deliberately restrain the volume of these three words, the black-robed book friends who heard the word "Second Second Disease" froze in place at the same time, and sobbed neatly from their mouths.

"Don't, brother Lu! That word is forbidden!!"

Anxiously pulling Lu Xi away who didn't know what happened, Strom said seriously:

"Different from the most common 'publicity secondary disease' on the market, everyone who comes here to buy my book is a relatively shy type. Because the skin is relatively thin, even if you want to say [Black Flame!] [Seal!!] and so on I also took into account the eyes of the people around me and dared not say it. You see, even when they came here to buy my books, they all wore black robes uniformly, just because they were afraid that their identities would be recognized by others, so you must not directly say that they are Secondary illness!"

Shy secondary disease?You only dare to think in your head, but you dare not speak out because you are afraid of being said to be a middle-aged disease?

The different world is really full of wonders, and it can always give me some new tricks.

However, if Selika is also the type who only dares to think in her heart, the big sister Tiamat who is sealed in her body will probably feel a lot easier.

"Hmph, it's okay."

At this moment, the black-robed book friend who spoke earlier seemed to have recovered from the mental shock.He barely raised his head and snorted softly:

"We didn't hide our identity because we were cowardly. It's just that when we wake up from sleep every day, there will be such a sentence in our ears-'Don't tell others that you have this ability', because of this, so We are the only ones who keep our destructive power secret!"

"Understand."

Lucy nodded in relief.

How good is this type of secondary illness, I thought to myself, the appearance is normal and does not cause trouble to others, but in fact he is a hero in the secondary illness.

After all, it's still cowardly, I really want to call Lika, who is too arrogant to jump face, and let her learn from others.

But then again—

Lu Xi looked suspiciously at Strom, who had already started to greet his book friends warmly:

"The novel you wrote... so it's the [Secondary Two] type?"

"Goo-"

There was a sudden pause in Strom's fluid movements.

PS: Three digits oh oh oh oh oh! ! !

Chapter 101 The Pressure From Expectations

Ah~ I'm still the happiest here~

Stylishly signing the ghost-like name on the cover handed over by the black-robed book friend, Strom's face covered by the black robe burst into laughter.

Although I don't think there is anything worthy of praise for the works I wrote casually, I have always longed for this kind of environment where everyone communicates freely.

That's right, unlike them, I understand the meaning of the word "secondary illness" and I know that I am not "secondary illness".

However, why did I write the 'Book of Secrets' and maintain such a good relationship with these guys?

This question suddenly flashed in his mind, and Strom was slightly taken aback, and then a touch of clarity appeared in his eyes.

Yes, probably because of this rare [closeness].

Book friends have their own roles in life.Maybe it's a simple and honest bakery owner, maybe a wealthy businessman, or maybe a petty official with a little power. At the same time, they have to play the role of a qualified "husband", "children" and "father"... because they are bound by these roles , They had to carefully hide what they wanted to say, and only when they covered their faces like today can they speak freely.

Actually, so am I.

The title of "Perfect Knight" bestowed by the fan group has bound hands and feet, not only can't do what you want to do, but also can't make good friends--I won't talk about others, even if I If they want to get closer to the fans, they will run away with the reason of "how can someone like me talk to such a noble existence as Lord Strom",

Really, it is completely unclear whether this is [support] or [bullying].

Although the process of getting acquainted with Brother Lu went wrong due to misunderstandings, he was the first time I made friends as a 'Strom' in an open and honest manner.

I don't know how long this kind of life will continue, but——

Strom took the books handed over by the black-robed book friend, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth:

As long as you keep your identity hidden like now, there is nothing to be afraid of.

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It seems that Brother Curly is the same as these black-robed book friends. Although he has a "hot" heart, he dare not show it because of the sight of others.

"..."

Seeing Strom's back showing excitement everywhere, Lu Xi sighed long, pulled his chair and sat down.

Not that this behavior is bad.But in fact, seeing them secretly exchanging the 'Book of Secrets', I don't know why I feel a little awkward——

"Eh? Is that... Lord Strom?"

——A somewhat surprised question suddenly sounded in the venue, making all the voices quiet down instantly.

Following the sound, the speaker was a well-dressed young woman holding a lot of romance novels in her hands, and the direction her gaze was facing was Sturm, who was wearing a black robe and froze in place for an instant.

"Absolutely! That is Master Strom!"

As if not trusting her intuition, the young woman looked and looked, and finally found the evidence:

"Not only is the body shape and height exactly the same, but when Lord Strom stands, his feet will naturally be separated by [-] degrees, and when his hands hang down, the index finger bends less than the other fingers - that person is Lord Strom himself! "

What, what! ?

Lu Xi, who was sitting on the side, expressed shock.

It doesn't matter about your body shape and height, what the hell is the curvature of your fingers!You know him better than his mother, right? !

Facts have proved that Lu Xi's thinking is still too naive.

As the young woman pointed it out, more and more people recognized Strom, who was wearing a black robe tightly:

"It seems that you are right? The shape of Master Strom's arm is exactly like that of the man in black robe!"

"Really! The skin color of the exposed fingers is exactly the same as Master Sturm!"

"His ass line...is very similar to Master Strom..."

Hello!The last one!Aren't you the brawny adventurer from the Rhine City Guild? !

Also, you, Strom, have a wide audience of fans, right? !How come there are so many exhibitions where 'unconnected people can't get in'? !

--correct!Strong!

Only then did he realize that Brother Curly came here hiding his identity, Lu Xi turned his head and looked in Stron's direction.

"me……"

Although the face cannot be seen clearly because of the cloak, Brother Curly's exposed fingers trembled slightly, which seemed to reveal the owner's uneasy mood:

"I-I'm not..."

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fear.

When everyone in the audience looked towards him, Strom could only feel a burst of pressure that almost suffocated him.

It is not the kind of life-and-death pressure faced by fighting monsters. This pressure comes from expectations, dreams, and worship. Because of this, it seems heavier than any existence.

"me……"

His throat trembled, but he couldn't even express a clear meaning.

"me……"

An indistinct voice of discussion came from my ear, and after a while, it seemed to turn into a vague auditory hallucination again:

"That perfect knight, Strom, secretly sold secondary school books at the venue? Is it a lie?"

"Of course it's true! He was recognized by others, and now the human design has collapsed!"

"It's a pity that I still like him so much! It turns out he's just a liar..."

"Liar! Liar! Liar!"