Chapter 167

"Damn, just as it got really good, you killed the bard and cut it off."

"Wind God above, strike this bastard down?"

The mood was abruptly shattered; everyone was furious and wanted to hit someone.

"Do you even know how to end a chapter like this?"

At that moment, a spectator spotted the Duel Disk on Windy's left hand and stared in utter disbelief.

"That on your hand isn't the Duel Disk from the game, is it?"

"That's right—I'll show you."

Windy chuckled, pulled out the Dark Magician, and placed it on the Duel Disk.

Hum—

A blinding flash of light suddenly appeared,

and from within the light emerged a tall, stern-faced man clad in a mage's robe, holding a magic staff.

"This is the monster card Dark Magician, often used by Dark Game!"

Windy explained.

"Whoa, so cool (acee), looks just like the real thing."

"Incredible—I want one too."

"Good, I'll head to that manga shop later."

Seeing the cool Dark Magician appear, everyone grew restless.

Their eyes brimmed with longing.

Unlike last time, when most were skeptical.

Thanks to the huge reputation of last night's Golden Egg Fried Rice, the manga shop's magic had now gained considerable trust.

Reading manga really gives rewards!

Anyone with money in their pockets went to try the manga shop.

Not only could you read beautiful manga, you even got such a cool reward.

Who wouldn't be envious?

"That's all for today's story—see you all tomorrow!"

After retracting the Dark Magician, Windy smiled warmly.

The task was done; he could happily read manga again.

Hmm, he could also enjoy the boss's food at lunch.

Hehe!

Perfect!

At that moment, a pleasant voice sounded from beside him.

"Excuse me, is it true that the manga shop really enhances one's strength?"

"Huh?"

Windy turned to look and saw a cute girl in a maid's outfit standing a short distance away.

Her expression carried a hint of shyness.

"Ah, it's Young Lady Noel!"

Windy greeted her with a smile.

Her reputation in Decheng was even comparable to Barbara's.

To the people of Decheng, the maid Noel was nothing short of miraculous.

She seemed to be everywhere and capable of anything.

Knights' banquets, wine industry dinners, ordinary barbecues…

No matter where a problem arose,

Noel would appear like a gale, swiftly resolving it.

For this reason, some called her the "All-Purpose Maid."

"Yes, that manga shop really is that miraculous—if you're curious, why not come with me and take a look?"

Windy smiled.

Hehe,

Taking such a cute maid along—wouldn't Boss Han let me read longer?

Clever!

"Th-This is too much trouble for you!"

Noel looked embarrassed.

Usually, people came to her for help.

This was the first time someone offered to help her.

"It's nothing."

Windy waved his hand. "If you really want to thank me, just say a few good words for me to Boss Han later."

"Huh?"

Noel blinked her cute eyes, puzzled.

You're taking me there—shouldn't you be the one asking for favors?

Why am I the one speaking well of you?

"Ahem, come on, you'll understand once you go."