Commission

After a while Elerona and I walked into the castle and she took me to the backyard of the castle, there was Orteg who was looking at the beautiful view from behind the castle, a long river flowing in the distance, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Wait isn't it dangerous if the castle is under the mountains? I just found out about this.

"It's finally here," Orteg said.

I stood beside Elerona, waiting for Orteg to continue his words.

"…First, I want to make you swear."

"H-Huh? Oh, okay..." I answered hesitantly.

Orteg looked at my face sarcastically, "I will not betray Princess Elerona."

Hearing that statement, my eyes widened. I, who had been involved in the 'Prophet' alliance that firmly rejected the kingdom's ideology and was determined to overthrow the kingdom, was now asked to take an oath that went against my beliefs.

"I will not betray Elerona..."

Those words might be a lie, but I was forced to say them so that Orteg and Elerona who witnessed this conversation would believe me, at least for now...

Orteg nodded, "Okay, then do you know why Elerona brought you here?"

I just shook my head

"I want Elerona to be a princess knight, and also she wants to be a strong woman… because there is you, I want you to be her companion."

Companion for Elerona? I was just shaking when faced with a demon a moment ago.

"You understand?" Orteg asked.

I nodded slowly, "Yes..."

Then, I turned to Elerona. He smiled happily, as if his face said that he was happy to have a training partner.

He looked at me with a determined smile, smiling. I was only able to respond by nodding.

***

Alan put his hands on the table and put his face in his hands, reading word by word with a tired and bored face.

"Sighs… practice arc? Boring," he sighed

Alan stared at the words that continued to scroll, reading them with unbearable boredom.

After a while of reading, Alan had a sudden idea.

Why don't I just upload this novel? Looks cool to make into a novel, right? And the best part, I don't have to think about it much, just copy-paste and upload! Brilliant!

Alan muttered while smiling, satisfied with the idea.

Alan, increasingly driven by his desire to share this story with the world, immediately took action. He decided to begin the process of uploading the novel to a suitable online platform.

However, as he began this process, Alan realized that there were several steps he had to go through. He needs time to review the story, make sure there are no mistakes, align the format, and also consider the potential response from readers.

"Hmm… is this good? It doesn't look like I have to change a little, maybe the name of the cast."

Alan sat at his computer eagerly, copying every word and making sure the story uploaded well.

[The Title Novel has changed Miracle -> Sins]

[The Main Character has been changed Kratia -> Simon]

In the process, Alan realized that the publishing process was not as easy as he had imagined. He must organize the book description, determine the appropriate category, choose the cover image, and optimize the visibility and accessibility of the novel to make it more attractive to potential readers. This is a process that requires thought and attention to detail.

Alan worked hard to perfect every aspect before finally uploading the story. He feels proud of his achievement even though he realizes that this is only the first step in a long journey towards the possibility of receiving responses and reactions from readers.

After completing the necessary steps to upload his novel, Alan sat in front of his computer screen and looked at the overall display. He realized that there was one thing missing: the cover of the novel.

"It looks like... it's still incomplete, yes, it's missing the cover of the novel," Alan muttered, frowning.

He then started browsing the gallery of images that might be suitable for the cover of his novel. After some searching, he didn't have a picture that matched the impression and theme of the story. However, choosing a cover image is not easy. Alan wanted something interesting but also appropriate to the content of the story.

"Hmm..." he hissed while continuing to look for images to upload his novel, which ultimately made him feel dizzy because of his confusion

Alan frowned as he continued trying to find a suitable image. He felt like he was in a dilemma, needing to find an image that could reflect the beauty of the story, but also attract the interest of potential readers.

Time passed and he still couldn't find the right picture. Alan felt increasingly confused and frustrated. He wanted to make a good first impression with the cover of his novel, because he knew that many readers would judge a book by its cover.

"AAA!" he shouted

Alan then jumped out of his chair, lay down on his bed, then turned on the AC, feeling very frustrated because until now he had not found a suitable image.

"Sighs…"

Alan sighed in uncertainty. After he took a deep breath, he took out his cell phone and started searching on social media for someone who accepted commissions to make pictures. He looked for a way to get a cover image that matched the image he wanted for his novel.

At that time, Alan discovered a commission image post from the account '@HolaLove'. The images on display are of good quality and are apparently also priced at affordable prices.

At that time, Alan watched carefully.

"This... is also good," he muttered as he opened the '@HolaLove' profile. However, he was surprised to find that the account had no followers and was also not following anyone.

"Maybe... he's just getting started," Alan mused, trying to find an excuse.

He selected one of his posts, "But this photo was uploaded 8 months ago..."

Alan felt a bit confused, pondering the reasons behind the lack of activity on the account, even though the quality of the images displayed was quite promising.

Alan then decided to send a message to the '@HolaLove' account in the hope of getting a response. However, after some time passed, he realized that his messages were not being responded to. He was disappointed not to get a response, causing a bit of disappointment in his efforts to get the cover image he wanted.

Alan pondered for a moment, wondering why the account wasn't responding, even though the work displayed was promising.

It's better for me to rest than wait for uncertainty, after all my stomach is already growling

Alan decided to divert his attention.

He chose to rest for a moment and take time to eat because his stomach felt hungry. Getting away from a frustrating situation for a moment can provide an opportunity to relax your mind.

Alan rushed to the ground floor of his second-story house, heading to the kitchen. As he crossed the living room, he saw his mother who was busy watching television.

His mother, who was sitting relaxed on the sofa, watched Alan pass by the room. "Hi, darling, what's wrong?" he asked, looking away from the TV screen.

"I've been looking for something good for a novel cover, but haven't found the right one. I'm feeling hungry so I went to the kitchen first, ma'am," answered Alan with a slightly disappointed look.

"Yes, of course, darling. Don't forget to eat, okay?" said his mother as she returned to paying attention to the program she was watching.

Alan continued his steps towards the kitchen, hoping to find something that could relieve his disappointment.

Alan thought, "Mother seems to be in a good mood," as he headed into the kitchen.

He walked into the kitchen feeling better, hoping to find food that would fill his stomach and give him additional energy to continue his search. When he entered the kitchen, the aroma of food being cooked by his mother filled the air, giving a sense of comfort and warmth to the house.

Alan looked for food in the kitchen and found a dish that was ready to eat. He chose the food he found, then sat at the dining table. With each bite, his hunger gradually disappeared. However, his mind was still thinking about the cover image of the novel.

If use that image... that means, oh no... is the idea just like this? Or…

As he chewed, Alan thought about how he could solve the problem with the cover image. He wants something that fits the content of the story, that can attract the attention of potential readers. Sometimes, an idea comes when a person is resting, and that is what he was hoping for.

Alan continued to ponder while eating, trying to find the inspiration needed to complete his novel with the right cover image.

While Alan ate, he let his thoughts and imagination fly, looking for the right idea for the cover of his novel. He thinks about what elements will best represent the feel of the story, how to depict the characters, or even how to include important moments from the storyline in the cover image.

Every bite of food tasted better because the food his mother ate always pleased his tongue. However, his mind remained focused on finding a solution to the problem of his novel's cover image.

After finishing eating, he cleaned his plate and returned to his room. With a full stomach and a fresh mind, he hopes to find the right idea for the cover of his novel.

After entering his room, Alan saw his cellphone lying on the bed with the screen on. With surprise, he saw a notification that stated:

[@HolaLove received your message 5 minutes ago]

[@HolaLove replied to your message 4 minutes ago]

Alan quickly took his cellphone, feeling happy and a little surprised by the quick reply from the account '@Holalove'. With a pounding heart, he opened the message to see the response.

< Chapter 12 > To Be Continued.