Yae Miko also tried to stop him:
"That's right, Yuuko. The people outside are so agitated right now. If you go out to explain, what if you get hurt?"
No matter what, Yae Miko did not want Yuuko to encounter danger.
Having served as Chief Editor for so many years, she was well aware that fan groups are at their most irrational during times like this.
If the writer stood out at this moment, they could easily suffer DMG from some aggressive fans.
However, Yuuko laughed without any worry:
"It's fine. Let me handle it. I have a way, and I won't get hurt."
Hearing this, Yae Miko originally wanted to continue persuading him, but looking at Yuuko's confident eyes.
A feeling inexplicably arose in her heart: Just leave this matter to him.
Yae Miko was very puzzled as to why she trusted Yuuko so much.
She was clearly the person who least wanted Yuuko to encounter any trouble... After a long period of contemplation, Yae Miko agreed to the approach.
Thus, after a brief preparation, Yuuko walked out of Yae Publishing House and arrived outside.
He looked at the crowd of people whose faces were filled with agitation because they had queued all day but failed to buy the books they wanted.
Yuuko shouted loudly:
"Everyone! Quiet down! I am the writer of 'Reincarnated as Raiden Shogun and Getting Gay with Yae Miko'!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd immediately quieted down, and everyone turned their attention to Yuuko.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Yuuko lightly coughed, and then bowed his head toward the people:
"First, I must apologize to everyone. Regarding the books released today, we are actually out of stock."
"Many of you have been queuing since midnight until now. We advertised that 'if you come today, you will definitely be able to buy it,' but we still let everyone down. I am truly sorry."
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd immediately erupted into noise.
People discussed heatedly, all releasing their feelings of dissatisfaction.
It was clear that these people were genuinely angry, having staked out the location all day based on the advertisement, only to fail to buy the goods.
At this moment, Yuuko continued:
"However, I still want to explain to everyone why this situation occurred."
"First, we didn't anticipate such enthusiasm for my new book, and I am honestly somewhat overwhelmed."
"Of course, the main reason is that a theft occurred, resulting in a batch of already printed books going missing."
When he spoke these words, Yae Miko, who had been standing behind Yuuko, showed an extremely surprised expression.
She was clearly surprised that Yuuko would mention this matter in such a public setting.
"Yuuko... what are you doing..."
Yuuko smiled and said, "Miko, trust me to handle it."
Yae Miko blinked in surprise, and soon, she understood Yuuko's intention.
She gave a wry smile and said, "Yuuko, Yuuko, maybe you are quite suited to be an administrator..."
Yae Miko was quite surprised that Yuuko, someone who had never governed before, could come up with such a method.
Yuuko smiled and shook his head, then continued to look at the crowd.
As expected, after mentioning the book theft, the discussion among the crowd grew even louder.
But they still displayed expressions of dissatisfaction.
Clearly, even after stating the reason, the anger in everyone's hearts did not dissipate.
Yuuko had anticipated this.
He never thought that simply playing the victim would solve the problem.
Yuuko's goal lay elsewhere.
He spoke loudly again:
"Everyone, quiet down first!"
"The reason I brought this up is not to evade responsibility. This mistake truly lies with Yae Publishing House for not being prepared."
"However, the book theft is also real. You can confirm it by asking the people from the Tenryou Commission."
"As for why I chose to disclose this matter, it is actually to ask everyone for a favor."
"Help me find that batch of stolen books!"
"No matter who finds them, anyone who puts effort into searching will receive a free copy!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd fell silent for a while before starting to discuss among themselves.
Although it was still clear that many people were dissatisfied.
But at least some people's expressions had softened.
This meant it was working!
Seeing this, Yuuko pressed his advantage:
"The first person to find the stolen goods will also receive my complete set of books for free, plus a free copy of the special extra chapter that is not for sale to the public!"
"And by the way, this extra chapter features even more exciting ways to play!"
Those who come to buy my book are definitely all LSPs.
So what can attract LSPs and calm them down?
It must be those more thrilling ways to play that these Inazuma people have never encountered!
At worst, I'll just work overtime tonight and produce an extra chapter describing the mysteries of the human body!
As soon as Yuuko spoke these words, the crowd instantly erupted.
"Ooooooh! Seriously?! There's an even more exciting extra chapter!?"
"No way! The scenes of Raiden Shogun and Yae Miko grinding tofu skins in the main story already got my blood pumping!"
"Seriously?! There's an even more exciting extra chapter!?"
"I must get that extra chapter!"
"Let's go, let's go! It's just looking for stolen books! Inazuma is so small, I refuse to believe we can't find them!"
"..."
Watching the commotion in the crowd, Yuuko smiled and shook his head.
His objective had been achieved.
At this moment, Editor Kuroda came closer and said worriedly:
"Yuuko-dono, is this really okay... giving them a free book after they find the stolen ones..."
Yuuko laughed, "What's the big deal? Since the books are so popular, let's just treat it as a promotional event."
Kuroda pondered for a moment and then said:
"But... what if the people who first find the stolen books hoard them all and resell them?"
Yuuko was just about to explain.
Yae Miko preemptively said:
"Heh heh, you don't need to worry about that. Reselling itself carries risks, and they might not even be able to sell them."
"Uh..." Kuroda was still dissatisfied and confused: "Why..."
Yae Miko smiled and explained:
"After all, this time is enough for us to print out sufficient stock. Then, we can even offer a small discount."
"If the authentic copies are discounted, those people trying to sell stolen goods would have to lower their prices significantly, or no one will buy them."
"Since they won't profit much, and they risk being arrested by the Three Commissions."
"Do you think they would engage in such an unprofitable business?"
"Considering this point, anyone who finds the stolen goods definitely wouldn't dare to hoard them, but would primarily come forward to hand them over, right?"
Editor Kuroda suddenly realized, his expression full of awe: "You actually considered all that!"
Yae Miko smiled again:
"This is also thanks to Yuuko for coming up with such a method."
"This not only diverts the customers' target of hatred so their anger is no longer directed at Yae Publishing House."
"It also gets them to help search for the culprit who stole the books."
"Finally, it buys Yae Publishing House enough time to print a new batch of stock. It's truly killing three birds with one stone."
"Hehehe, I really want to eat Yuuko up more and more now~"
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