NIS Agents Tearing Up the Japanese Empire - Chapter 262



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NIS Agent Tears the Japanese Empire Episode 262

The sun rises above the clouds? (2)

This doctor’s novel.

[The Pacific War] stocks were quickly depleted.

To begin with, not only were there not many copies of the first edition printed, but bookstores also haphazardly scattered the books here and there to get rid of the books that were just taking up space, so more people than expected ended up reading the book.

And of course, because it was written to capture the hearts of Americans and to capture their favorite content, there was no one who read this book only once, even if there were people who had never read it.

And those who enjoyed this book naturally went to bookstores wanting a second volume.

If this had happened in a day or two, I would have dismissed it as something unique and let it slide, but this wasn’t something that happened in a day or two.

“… … .”

“Smith, is it you again?”

“Mr. Bob, that… … .”

“Volume 2 hasn’t arrived yet. I’ve already told you about this three or four times.”

“Well, then, when will you come in… … .”

“I already told you that I don’t know that either.”

“ah.”

In major cities across the United States, it is not uncommon to see lines forming at the entrances of bookstores from early in the morning.

Their appearance was enough to attract the attention of passersby, which naturally led to the following situation.

“Excuse me… … . Excuse me, but what is this place that requires such a long line?”

“As you can see… … . it’s a bookstore.”

“It’s a bookstore.”

A man who appeared to be a reporter at first glance took out a notebook and pen and asked the stern-looking Mr. Smith.

“Is there some illegal transaction going on here?”

“Illegal transaction… … . What is that?”

“Oh, I mean things related to crime, like illegal firearms, counterfeit money, and alcohol.”

Smith shook his head, disgusted by the reporter’s stupid question.

“No. This is just a bookstore. And even if it really existed, I wouldn’t be able to answer so calmly.”

“Ahaha… … . That’s right.”

The reporter asked him, pushing up the tip of his hat with his pen and making an embarrassed expression.

“Then what are you waiting here for? Is it perhaps a Holmes deity?”

“Holmes? It’s been quite some time since a new Sherlock Holmes book was published. Don’t you know that, as a journalist?”

“Then why… … .”

“Of course I came to see the second volume of the Pacific War!”

“The Pacific War… … ?”

This is how word of mouth usually spread.

People who are interested in this interesting situation are following one another, becoming like ants trapped in a net, unable to escape.

Just as ants in a hell struggle to escape and emit all kinds of pheromones to attract other ants, readers also attracted other readers one by one.

As more and more people became interested in it, there was one problem that arose… … .

“You don’t have any books?”

“Yeah, the last one I sold was the day before yesterday.”

“No… … . Just a few days ago, there was a pile of books there!”

“Why are you yelling? What can I do when that novel about the Pacific War is so popular and selling well?”

“Ah… … . This won’t do… … .”

The first edition was printed in small quantities, so when interest reached its peak, they all sold out.

Naturally, readers pestered bookstores to release the book immediately, and bookstore owners sent requests for reprints to publishers.

but.

“I’m sorry, but our publishing company is so small that we don’t think we can handle all the volume.”

“What? Then what are we supposed to do!”

“The 50 volumes you requested are difficult, but… … I think 20 volumes would be possible.”

“Then give me that quickly! As soon as possible!”

The publisher intentionally controlled the reprinting of the book, releasing it little by little into the market.

Naturally, when supply decreases rather than increases in a situation where demand is at its peak, there is bound to be a shortage of goods in the market.

“Is there a Pacific War?”

“They’re all sold out.”

“So when will you come in next time?”

“It’ll be coming in on the 1st of next month… … It’s already been reserved for that time… … .”

“What? No, how can there be no books in the bookstore?”

“Oh, because it’s so popular… … . I’ll use it.”

“No, really, how interesting is the book that people are making such a fuss about it?”

“I’ve never seen it before, so I’m not sure… … .”

In fact, the book itself was not particularly outstanding or superior to other books of its time.

Rather, compared to the many novels written by the great writers of that era, it was just an ordinary novel, with a difference between the sun and a candle.

However, since this difference was completely brushed aside, the readers were completely out of their minds.

“Is the Pacific War that interesting?”

“I heard that people who read it once keep looking for volume 2?”

“I heard that they waited in line at the bookstore for the second volume to arrive.”

“Is that all? What on earth is it about?”

“According to those who saw it… … . It’s said to contain the pride of Americans that cannot be felt even in war?”

“What nonsense is that?”

“I don’t know, I haven’t read the book either.”

As word of mouth began to spread in a situation where there was not even a single volume on the market, let alone two, all sorts of great reviews began to follow.

Naturally, people who heard these rumors naturally became interested in the book, and the demand for the book never ceased.

* * *

“What did I say? I said this would work! Hahaha!”

Thanks to that, I made a huge profit from the book.

With the money he made from selling books, he could buy a nice building outside of Washington.

“Congratulations.”

The doctor must have been impressed by my business acumen, as he nodded while reading the Pacific War that I had specially prepared for him.

“I certainly never imagined you would have such a talent for writing… … .”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, I don’t know about other parts, but the story that unfolds in the work interlocks one by one like a well-made machine, and as I watch, I find myself nodding along.”

“okay.”

The doctor, who had no idea that this was actually happening, looked truly amazed after reading the book.

“Actually, I had similar thoughts. As the Japanese Empire continues to rise, it will inevitably come into conflict with the United States.”

“I think so too.”

The Empire of Japan goes to war with the United States.

There was no one in this day and age who had any ink in their head who did not anticipate this.

However, while I was confident because I had seen the future, this doctor only vaguely thought that it might be so.

“However, the setting seems a bit excessive. The Japanese Empire’s military runs wild and starts a war without the government’s permission, and when the United States and the League of Nations condemn it and impose sanctions, the country withdraws from the League of Nations… … Heh heh, even if it’s a novel, the setting is too much.”

I also smiled at the doctor’s words.

“Rather, isn’t it because this is a novel that things like this happen? If something like this actually happens… … . That would be a big deal in its own right.”

“Haha, I know that Japanese people have a screw loose in their heads, but… … This is just too much.”

“Isn’t that what makes it fun?”

“That’s true.”

Dr. Lee, who had finished reading the book, put it back down and asked me a question.

“So when do you plan on writing volume 2?”

I answered calmly.

“Aren’t you going to use it?”

“……what?”

“From now on, I will terrorize this doctor’s house.”

“???”

The doctor blinked and looked at me as if to say, “What kind of nonsense are you talking about?”

Then he asked me with a slightly fearful expression.

“By any chance… … . did I do something wrong to you?”

“no.”

“Then why are you trying to terrorize my poor home!!!”

“Hahaha, don’t worry. I won’t cause any harm to you or your family.”

“what?”

“Please evacuate the house for now. From now on… … .”

I checked the time on my wristwatch.

“… … The bomb is going to explode in exactly 10 minutes.”

“What, what did you say?!”

“I’ve already put away valuables and important documents, so please take a quick look around and just take care of yourself before you leave.”

“Ah, no, you guy!!! You have to explain what happened!!!”

“I’ll do that later. I don’t have time right now, so let’s go for now!”

“Ah, no… … !”

The doctor was led out by my hand.

And as soon as we left the doctor’s house, there was a small explosion and the whole house was engulfed in flames.

-Whoosh.

“ah.”

The doctor glared at me with as much anger as his own burning house.

“Explain right now.”

“That was a terrorist attack committed by a mysterious terrorist from Japan who was furious after reading this doctor’s book.”

“… … .”

“A terrorist from Japan committed a terrorist attack on Dr. Lee’s house after reading a novel that portrayed Japan in a negative light… … In addition, the publisher was subject to some kind of pressure along with the terrorist threat, making the release of the second volume of Pacific War uncertain.”

The doctor’s gaze towards me softened a little.

I shrugged my shoulders and said to Dr. Lee.

“There’s a picture of a conspiracy theorist in the US who says even the slightest bad thing about Japan threatening to make them shut up right away or he’ll make them suffer… something like that.”

“… … .”

“This is a direct blow to the American people’s minds that the Japanese government is controlling their image.”

Dr. Lee, who had been listening to me calmly, asked me a question.

“… … Americans probably don’t even know that this is the work of the Japanese government. And the Japanese government will actively deny it.”

“There is a saying that a strong negation is soon an affirmation.”

“That’s a strange thing to say. How on earth can negation become affirmation?”

“It means that you have already decided the answer and are pushing the opponent.”

The doctor nodded.

“I understand.”

I patted the Dr. Lee’s shoulder, which was drooping as his house burned down, and said to him.

“Don’t worry about the house. I have already purchased a building in downtown Washington for you and your family to live in. I have already moved all your belongings in, so you can stay in a motel for the time being and then just leave.”

“In downtown Washington… … ?”

“Yes, it’s new so it’s sturdy and nice, and we even installed air conditioning so you can enjoy a cool breeze in the summer.”

“Air conditioner… … ! That expensive thing… … !”

“Even though it was a while ago, if you were the President of the Republic of Korea, shouldn’t you live in a nicer place?”

I winked at the doctor, and it seemed as if the anger from his house burning down had melted away.

“Ahem… … . Since you say it’s for the greater good, I’ll let it slide this time… … . If you’re going to do something like this again, come to an agreement with me beforehand.”

“Yes, I will consult with you next time, Doctor.”

“Ugh… … .”

The doctor looked at the burning house and laughed in vain.

“It was the first house I bought after coming to the US… … .”

“Oh, like that.”

“The installment hasn’t even been paid yet… … .”

“I can take care of that.”

“Ugh… … .”

Needless to say, this act of terror against the doctor was immediately reported throughout the United States through major newspapers in Washington.