Great Mangaka

On Tuesday, the news about Saber was leaked, but it didn't cause much of a stir.

"Is King Arthur a woman? What is Takumi up to?"

"There's also the Hero King and the Witch of Treachery. I don't understand them, but I already said Takumi must be playing tricks."

The taboos that concerned Alice were unknown to the common reader. These kinds of things are normal. TV series, video games, movies—many things must go through rigorous review, and only the people involved can know the detailed requirements.

However, the newspaper that revealed Saber's identity left Sun-san, manager of Kanto Manga Company, very surprised: "Takumi portrayed King Arthur as a woman. Is this considered a violation?"

"It should be considered a violation, but the game they launched is a new type of game." Kazuki, right beside him, replied, "Takumi-sensei did not violate the rules. This is a boundary."

The so-called "boundary" is a method many people use, regardless of the industry. For example, writing pornographic books as ambiguous articles, and manga that do not have pornographic scenes—many artists use imprecise drawing methods to provoke readers, which is also a boundary.

"Takumi-sensei certainly knows how to use the boundary ball..." Kazuki frowned. Perhaps he was the person who distrusted Takumi the most at Kanto Manga Company. When he was at Tatsuryū Publishing, Kazuki greatly distrusted this young artist, and this vigilance even intensified over time.

'Since Takumi indulged in playing the boundary ball, why did he do it? Obviously, because it was necessary. This boundary ball must be very important. Saber is Takumi's favorite character; she must have the identity of King Arthur...'

That game is probably a test of self-confidence.

"Should I remind the minister?"

Kazuki hesitated inwardly, mainly because "Fate/Stay Night" is a game; it has nothing to do with manga and generally nothing to do with Kanto Manga Company.

But before Kazuki could think about whether to say it, Sun-san suddenly laughed.

"Haha, great, what perfect timing!" The young minister held the newspaper. With a joyful face, he said, "Takumi has fallen into a trap. Duke Anthony has been avoiding us. Now is the time for him to act!"

Takumi turned King Arthur into a woman, which coincidentally impacted Anthony's weapon. In the luxurious hotel suite, the maid Anne also got a little angry reading the newspaper.

"Your Excellency the Duke, that Takumi is too audacious!"

However, Anthony, sitting in the chair, did not respond. He closed his eyes and thought for a long time before replying, "I want to meet that child." He opened his eyes and said, "Go and arrange it... No, it's too difficult for us. Contact Kanto Manga Company and have them arrange a meeting with Takumi."

"Kanto Manga Company?" Anne asked, surprised. "Aren't you going to avoid them?"

"No need now."

Anthony shook his head. He looked at a pile of manga on the desk. He spent a few days reading all of Takumi's works. Anthony knew his talent very well.

"Takumi is an exceptional artist." He praised him: "Literature, music, manga, and now video games; I've never seen anyone capable of doing so many things, including Ander; he hasn't either."

"Putting aside his other talents, as for manga, Takumi's skill has exceeded my expectations." Anthony took out "Detective Conan" and looked at the cover portrait: "It's not unfair that my 'The Detective Sherlock' lost to him...".

He had a very good opinion of Takumi. There was no need to avoid Kanto Manga Company. That company could no longer hinder his subjective judgment. What Anthony needed now was to contact Takumi.

"Does your desire to meet Takumi mean..." Anne was a little nervous: "Have you already made up your mind?"

"It's up to him whether he makes a decision or not." Anthony nodded, shook his head, and sighed, "Ander is American after all. If he snatches the entire market from us, then we'll have no chance to compete for fourth place in the United Kingdom."

"But Takumi's attitude towards King Arthur..."

"That doesn't matter. This doesn't prove that Takumi has a bad impression of our country..." Anthony carefully put down the manga and slowly said, "Japan is a typical patriarchal society. Takumi has no father. I like him."

Anne frowned slightly and confirmed, "Does Your Excellency the Duke want to bring Takumi back to the United Kingdom?"

"I don't know..." Anthony denied: "So I want to meet him, and King Arthur is just an excuse."

"I understand". Anne, relieved, nodded: "I'll contact Kanto Manga Company immediately."

She turned around and called Kanto Manga Company's Osaka branch. Before coming to Japan, Hiroshi Kawakami had given them Sun-san's contact information, the person in charge of manga in Osaka.

Sun-san was very excited to receive the call.

"Okay."

"No problem, we'll arrange it in two days!"

The call was at nine in the morning, and the secretary left the company with Sun-san's instructions before ten. The way they wanted to find Takumi was very simple: they could negotiate directly with Genji.

"Minister, I heard that Duke Anthony has agreed to help?"

After the secretary left, Kazuki received the news and rushed to the minister's office, excited.

"He hasn't agreed yet, but it's almost there." Sun-san smiled and said, "I've always heard that Duke Anthony has a sequel to 'The Detective Sherlock.' If we let him star in it this time, it will cause a sensation!"

The timing was too opportune, and Sun-san felt very fortunate.

The sequel to The Detective Sherlock is news that has been circulating since Anthony left politics. There are many rumors about it. Some say it's a novel specially made for Japan, while others say it's just some of Anthony's reflections after his abdication.

Of course, the most interesting thing is that this work is a love letter to King Wu of Japan...

Anthony has never married. This man has resisted Japan's economic war for decades. It is said that in the Western political alliance, the queen of Japan is a recurring theme. She is his nightmare. At the same time, there are many admirers, and Anthony is one of them. It seems that he did not become prime minister for this reason.

However, Sun-san didn't care much about the rumors or legends. He called Tokyo: "President, the Duke Anthony is going to make a move. Which artist should I ask him to cooperate with?"

"I'll let Aika go there. Send someone to pick her up."

Hiroshi Kawakami mentioned a name, Aika, who ranks fourth among all Kanto Manga Company cartoonists. However, despite being fourth, the top three have special circumstances, and he can be considered first.

Kanto Manga Company is ready to act.

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