The Heroines Can Read My Secret Diary

"Calm down. If you still want to continue listening."

Natsuki could see that Hakuto's emotions were off and said to him.

"Go on, Natsuki-chan."

Natsuki looked at Hakuto and then continued. "Whether it's as we guessed, probably only that man knows. But it is certain is that he left your mother after obtaining your grandmother's keepsake."

Hakuto closed his eyes. The anger flowing in his heart told him that he needed to calm down now.

It was a long time before Hakuto opened his eyes again.

"No matter what you want to do, improving your strength is key. The Spirits residing in you are very strong, but you can only use a little bit of their power. Right now, you can't even beat that Yuki-Onna."

Hakuto: ...

What Natsuki said was absolutely correct. Hakuto's Spirits were indeed very powerful, but that was all based on him using Cthulhu's power. However, the power Hakuto's body could withstand was limited.

Once that limit was exceeded, Hakuto's body would be like a balloon filled with air beyond its limit, and then it would go boom.

"Also, regarding that man's wife, her surname is Liu. Liu as in Liu Mao Xing's Liu."

Hakuto's pupils contracted. Then Hakuto seemed to think of something, a certain gleam flashing in his eyes.

"The Lei Family, the Tang Family, the Xie Family, and others who are on good terms with the Liu Family. Behind him stand at least five or more Super Chefs."

Even without Natsuki having to say much, Hakuto could understand just how vast this network of relationships was.

"Don't worry, Natsuki-chan. I know what to do."

Hakuto calmed down. The angrier he became, the more he needed to be calm.

"For now, you should focus on accumulating strength."

Natsuki had actually considered not telling Hakuto. But after seeing the appearance of the Supreme Dragon Mark, Natsuki decided to tell him.

The purpose was to motivate him.

"So, besides this, Natsuki-chan, is there anything else?"

"Regarding the aged starter dough, I have confirmed information that there is a portion of Shu Han aged starter dough in the Great Ming's national treasury. As long as you pass the Chef God candidate examination, you can obtain the Shu Han aged starter dough."

Upon hearing this, Hakuto asked instead, "What about the Bai Luo Snake Coiling Chain? Is there any trace of it?"

"Not yet."

Hakuto wasn't disappointed. After all, getting information about the Shu Han aged starter dough was an unexpected bonus.

Hakuto looked at the Jade Dragon Pot.

The rusted Jade Dragon Pot was clearly unusable.

"Natsuki-chan, this Jade Dragon Pot seems to have lost its effectiveness. Do you have any suggestions on how to restore it to its original state?"

"You should have met Yae Miko by now, right? Go see her. That fox might have a way. Here's the address."

Hakuto looked at the address Natsuki handed him, then hesitated and asked, "Natsuki-chan, it seems you really don't want to meet Yae Miko?"

"I have a bit of a hard time dealing with that woman. Every time, we basically start arguing, and then the arguing turns into fighting."

Seeing Natsuki's troubled expression, Hakuto thought of Yae Miko's personality in the game and found it understandable.

Other people's familiars would say to the traveler: "Go on, give my familiar two slaps."

But with Yae Miko, she would say to the traveler: "Go on, give my deity two slaps."

"Understood. I'll go see Yae Miko myself. Natsuki-chan, please request leave for me from school tomorrow."

Natsuki looked at Hakuto. "Then get some good rest."

Leaning on the sofa, Hakuto didn't know what he was thinking. He didn't know how much time had passed until a ringtone snapped him out of it.

He picked up his phone and looked at the caller ID.

"Yamada Chris?"

He answered the call. "Editor Yamada, what's up?"

"It's like this, Byakuya-sensei. The advance chapters we released for your two light novels have sparked a lot of discussion. So our editorial department has decided to release them early. If you agree, we will officially release your two light novels in three days."

"Is that so? If you think it's ready for release, then release them. I have no objections."

"Great. We'll prepare immediately. We'll release your light novels in three days."

Then Hakuto hung up. He thought of another person.

Kasumigaoka Utaha.

'She probably hadn't even finished writing her light novel yet.'

Little did he know that Kasumigaoka Utaha was even more concerned than Hakuto himself about when his novels would be released.

After Chris had prepared to release the light novels, Machida, who received the news immediately, passed it on to Utaha.

"Shi-chan, are you sure you want to release at the same time as Hakuto? According to our editorial department's estimates, Hakuto's two light novels this time will definitely sell over one million copies each."

"I know very well, Machida-san. Please, let me be willful this time. I believe my light novel is definitely no worse than Hakuto's."

"Shi-chan, I know your abilities, but you're gambling with your future."

"The bet between Hakuto and me has already been made. Even if I wanted to back out now, it's too late. So please, Machida-san."

Hearing Utaha's plea, Machida said helplessly, "Alright, alright. I'll help you. Is that okay? But you're probably going to lose this time, Shi-chan."

"I understand. If I lose, I lose. I just want to try once. If even in the area I'm best at, I lose, then I have nothing to say."

Machida felt like hitting her. This dead girl Utaha was driving her crazy.

"Fine. I won't interfere. But what's going on between you and Hakuto? Didn't he save us last time?"

"Don't mention it anymore, Machida-san. I've already repaid that favor. Don't bring it up again."

"Alright, alright. I really don't understand what's going on with you young people."

"If I could choose again, perhaps I wouldn't have hurt him."

Utaha smiled bitterly.

Utaha actually didn't understand. Even if she had made some mistakes in the past, it shouldn't have caused Hakuto to hate her this much.