How a Former Pro Takes Advantage by Doing an Easy Job

Chapter 193. Finding a way to use the printing press (3) If there is no demand for a book that is difficult to make because of the high literacy rate.

Instead, you can create books that are likely to be in demand.

A book you can read even if you don't know how to read.

In that respect, I thought that there would be quite a demand for children's books and picture books instead of the existing text books.

‘As long as it's a picture, it doesn't matter if I can't read.'

In addition, it is possible to moderately sell to the young nobles of each territory, the sons of merchants, or the city's library.

In any world, as long as the purpose of education is attached, some degree of gain is guaranteed.

Looking back, it's a pretty good business tool.

‘It will also help the future of the kingdom.'

This is probably something that will only work for my next generation.

Let's say we did a good job.

Anyway, if I made a children's book, it seemed that there would be some decent gains, if not to the extent I expected.

In addition, it is quite suitable for the purpose of using the function of the printing press in earnest.

‘I should be grateful to Pena for this.'

In fact, children's books had a blind spot.

Because it wasn't my concern.

Because my taste is a little more adult.

Let's give a prize later to our cute princess who is secretly interested in children's books.

‘There are enough stories that can be written as fairy tales.'

There are quite a lot of fairy tales that have already been handed down.

And if that doesn't work, I can arrange things I already know.

At least I don't have to worry about running out of repertoire.

This is what creative business is all about.

good! Then let's make it right away!!

As soon as I made the decision, I confidently rolled up my arms to fulfill the picture book production plan.

and.

“…Oh, I didn’t expect this.”

....In less than half a day, I realized an unexpected problem and was frustrated.

“I couldn’t draw.”

I sat down in front of the easel and muttered a vain laugh.

On the canvas hung on the easel, there is a painting that is so avant-garde that one would believe it was painted by a four-year-old child... No, it was just not painted.

....I drew it, but I don't know what I drew.

“Now I am reminded of why I hadn't thought of a picture book first...

Why did I put it under the shadow of an idea?

That's because I can't draw.

As a pro in my past life who has mastered martial arts, magic, and various knowledge and experiences, I also have a truly human weakness.

It's just that art can't do anything.

I'm better at hitting and breaking than others.

Only art has no dory.

There are skills at the skill level of appreciating music or discerning the authenticity of a painting.

However, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't build enough ability to make it.

‘...It must be purely a matter of talent.' To the end, I am building up my strength and demonstrating my abilities to the extent that I can play and eat through my many experiences and knowledge.

It means that you can get your current power with a hundred times more time and life than others.

However, art is a realm of emotion.

Technology is important, but fundamentally soul!!

This is an area where only true geniuses are permitted.

Besides, I have not been able to draw since I was born.

No matter how hard I try, this cannot be improved.

I'm a pro in my previous life, but I can't draw.

shit.

If it's about destroying it, I'm confident enough to do it with my eyes closed.

‘I remembered. This is why I didn't try to draw....

There was definitely a time in my previous life when I tried to try painting.

It was one of the few memories that I failed.

After that time, I broke my brush and said I would never paint again.

In the meantime, I had spent quite a lot of life and had forgotten about it.

“Anyway, this… should I hire a painter?”

Actually, that's the right choice.

However, I thought I had to draw at least the basics to make something that suits my taste, and I ended up feeling this kind of frustration.

“Let’s just… hire a painter.”

Again, I gave up on the brush.

“Arell? What is it?”

Around that time, Seina entered as if she had something to report.

I was discouraged for nothing, but I realized it a little late.

“uh? Seina? When did you come?”

“I came to report because of the deployment of new soldiers. But when I called from the outside, he didn't say anything, so I came in first...

I guess he came in because he was worried because he heard me shouting something strange outside the office.

“This??????

“What does this look like?”

I asked with a slightly self-deprecating smile at Seina, who was looking at the canvas incredulously.

“Arell? That's...

I'm starting to think about something seriously.

It's the first time I've seen him look so serious.

Is this serious?

huh. It looks serious to me.

“This??????

“done. Do not say. I get hurt for nothing.”

“Allel-sama, even if you are a genius, there is one thing everyone can’t do.”

“Don’t try to comfort me seriously. Are you really hurt?”

okay. i can't draw Are you dissatisfied? I'll pout.

“Sena, do you know how to draw?”

“I've never held a brush before.”

Seina shook her head.

Heck, I don't think I'll ever have to hold a brush in my life.

If possible, I would like to get it from this line.

Come to think of it, our talented people are surprisingly far from art...

Actually, in this era, art is a realm that can only be accessed by those who are truly selected.

Accessibility is far away.

In a more or less civilized age, people could come into contact with painting or music even as a hobby.

In this place, if you don't really make a lifetime commitment, you won't hold a brush at all.

“Who doesn't think there's a guy who knows how to draw...

Shall we try it?

While it came to my mind, I went around looking for people close to me and asking if there was anyone who had a talent for drawing.

In the case of Asha, when I asked, she answered with embarrassment.

“I had learned musical instruments as a culture in the past,

but painting….

“Do you know how to play an instrument?”

“I learned to play the violin when I was little.”

I was curious because it was music, so when I begged her to listen to it, Asha tried to play the violin.

After listening to the tone for a while, I honestly expressed my impressions.

“...Asha, you seem to have just been a knight.”

“....yes. I actually think so too.”

Detailed reviews are omitted for her honor.

I couldn't bear to criticize him, so I forced myself to smile.

Sometimes forced consolation is more cruel.

“...Actually, this is the first time since I learned it when I was younger than Aimet.”

In the end, Asha lowered her head with her face reddened while holding the violin.

I guess it's embarrassing.

are you okay. I know that feeling.

It is not possible for a person to be good at everything.

After that, I went to see Dia.

In her case, she was looking forward to it.

He has a good head from the start and has many talents.

Because she has a knack, she knows how to show something, so I let her hold a brush.

What she drew with a brush confidently.

“…Dia? What did you draw this on?”

“It is a view of the city.”

“Why do I only see the scenery of the land of the apocalypse? Since when did it rain red in Fahilia?”

“That's art... maybe.”

“Wouldn’t that be solved by simply labeling the inability to draw as art?”

You wouldn't even recognize this as a city before then.

It seemed that her paintings were still early for mankind.

There must be someone worse than me.

After that, the other guys didn't have much surprise.

Damon also admitted to himself that he was far from painting.

In the case of Aken, the dwarf blacksmith.

“It’s a painting… I don’t know anything like that. It would be possible if it was sculpted out of iron instead.”

Saying so, isn't it making elaborate ornaments with iron in an instant?

Unlike his thick muscles, this man has surprisingly great talent.

Unfortunately, this time it was not necessary.

When I said it wasn't necessary, Aken turned his head away, but for some reason he looked a little sad.

Like this delicate dwarf.

In conclusion, it was the moment when the people on our side confirmed again that the distance from the painting was as far away as between continents.

“...should I also look for a painter?”

It seemed that the time had come to find talented people by selling their feet again this time.

Therefore, in order to complete a picture book, a painter was needed to draw the picture.

“Do I have to go there to find a painter…

” “Are you talking about the studio?”

Asha nodded and said.

“okay. I should go to the studio.”

Yes. To find a painter, you need to go directly to the workshop where they work and entrust the work.

“By the way... If it's not my mistake, do you think Arel-sama isn't very reluctant to go out to find a painter?”

That's right, he's sighing on his desk in the office at home with an unmotivated face on his face.

“that's right. To be honest, I think it's a bit annoying.”

I didn't feel the need to hide it, so I told her the truth.

“In the first place, it's not that easy to find a good painter in Ernesia Kingdom.”

“Well… maybe so.”

Asha seemed to agree with me to some extent.

As mentioned before, the Kingdom of Ernesia possesses a number of mines and uses them to make iron products, making profits.

On the other hand, art fields such as music and art tend to lag behind compared to other countries.

This is not a matter of arguing about which country is good or bad.

It is a delicate matter related to the geographic location of Ernesia Kingdom and their lifestyle.

Even in the same art, the technology of casting metal fittings, bells, or statues was superior to that of other countries in the Kingdom of Ernesia.

But what I want to save now is an angry person.

“Well... it's not that there aren't any painters in the kingdom... but

of course there are painters.

There is, but...

“That's where the most useful painters are, of course.”

“...You're talking about the Pratche spirit.”

“huh. There it is.”

Ironically, the city where art is most favored in the Ernesia Kingdom is none other than the city located in Pratse.

Purichen, a large city located in the center of Pracheryeong.

I heard that Dezel Pratze, the head of the Pratze family, had a lot of interest in art collection from before.

‘Even though I burned them all.'

Rumors say that at the time of the incident, he was more sad about losing precious paintings than losing his property.

Even after losing it once again, they are encouraging painters again and collecting new works of art?

If it offends you sooner or later, let's go burn it again.

Anyway, thanks to his support, who originally liked to collect art, artists including painters mainly dreamed of working there.

Naturally, many associations have been formed in the city, and they are said to be quite active.

That's not a bad thing.

Even if it wasn't so, the fact that the art level of the kingdom of Ernesia was inferior to that of other countries was also an issue that my father was concerned about.

In particular, it is said that he was quite upset when he heard rumors that he was inferior to the Merman Empire.

However, my father is not particularly good at it, so I am in trouble about what to do.

At least, it is definitely desirable that someone like Dezel is supporting them somehow so that they can continue their existence.