Naoki looked at the still-trembling Lin Fan and offered a thin smile.
"After seeing all this, do you still doubt me, Lin Fan?"
"..."
Lin Fan was unable to answer. The proof of identity Naoki had displayed actually made him wish that all of this was just a very elaborate prank. Ten years of working in the creative industry and building a career from scratch (via plagiarism) had caused his imagination to automatically construct various wild and terrifying scenarios.
Many transmigrators felt they were the "Child of Destiny" or the center of their world, and the presence of another transmigrator like Naoki shattered the illusion that he was the only special person. This created a profound identity crisis, and Lin Fan was no exception.
For years, he had kept his true identity tightly hidden to avoid being labeled as insane or possessed by the locals. A fellow transmigrator could easily recognize the modern behaviors or Earth references he used, and that was the most terrifying part: his big secret as a plagiarist was now exposed. The image of the genius creator he had painstakingly built for a decade had collapsed instantly in front of a peer.
What worried Lin Fan most was the clash of interests and ideologies. He knew that sometimes, one transmigrator wanted to build a modern utopia, while another might want to enjoy absolute power as an ancient king. These differing perspectives often led to deadly ideological conflicts.
"..."
On the other hand, Naoki had no idea that in such a short amount of time, Lin Fan had over-thought so many complex things about him.
"This is no place to talk. Let's head back to your house. Step in."
After saying that, Naoki casually stepped into the portal, which remained open.
"Is this safe? There won't be an accident like spatio-temporal distortion that teleports me to the middle of nowhere, right?"
Lin Fan stared at the portal with a suspicious and skeptical gaze.
FWHOOSH!
However, a cold night wind blew hard across the roof, making his body shiver since he was only wearing thin pajamas. After a full minute of standing in hesitation with trembling legs, Lin Fan gritted his teeth and squeezed his eyes shut as he walked through the portal.
"Finally, you came. I thought you'd keep standing there until morning."
Hearing that annoying voice, Lin Fan slowly opened his eyes. He saw Naoki already sitting comfortably in one of his assistant's chairs.
"You... what do you want from me?" Lin Fan asked, his voice still slightly hoarse from shock.
"No need to rush. Sit down first. Then we'll talk."
"..."
The casual attitude shown by Naoki slowly lowered Lin Fan's guard, if only slightly. He finally walked toward the main chair and sat down.
"You're so tense, Lin Fan. Relax, I'm not going to do anything bad to you."
(Who would believe that?! You entered my house without permission, took me to a rooftop without asking, and now you're acting like you own the place! Truly delinquent behavior!)
Although Lin Fan complained and cursed intensely in his heart, he still tried to maintain a friendly expression toward Naoki. Even so, he struggled to act completely normal. Standing before someone who could decide whether he lived or died on a whim made the word "normal" feel irrelevant.
Realizing the other party was still uneasy, Naoki tried to start a more casual conversation to break the tension.
"By the way, why did you choose Kato Megumi to be your wife? I thought Chinese men were obsessed with black stockings and high heels. It's surprising you didn't go after Kasumigaoka Utaha."
The attempt to calm him worked; Lin Fan seemed to lower his guard and began to speak.
"It was actually quite simple." Lin Fan sighed, leaning back in his chair. "I transmigrated here exactly when the Saekano plot was starting. You know that iconic moment? When Tomoya picks up Megumi's beret on the slope? Yeah, I landed right at that point."
"At that time, Utaha already had very deep feelings for Tomoya because of their past. I realized my chances of winning her heart were nearly zero if I had to compete with their history. And honestly, I don't like women who still have lingering feelings for a man they once liked. To me, that's just a waste of energy."
He turned toward Naoki, this time with a steadier gaze.
"Therefore, I decided to focus on getting Megumi from the start. Besides, Megumi isn't actually inferior to Utaha. If you look at it from a realistic perspective, she is far superior as an ideal wife. She's good at managing the household, she's calm, and she's stable. She's the type of woman you need if you want to live a peaceful life."
Naoki nodded in agreement, a thin smile playing on his lips. "You have a point. Netizens in our previous life even nicknamed her 'Saint Megumi' for her unreasonable patience and kindness."
"You understand too!"
Lin Fan's eyes instantly lit up. His gripping fear seemed to evaporate, replaced by the enthusiasm of a fanboy who had finally found a like-minded conversation partner. He leaned forward, his hands moving enthusiastically as he began to talk without needing to be asked.
"Exactly! Think about it. Compared to Utaha or Eriri, whose hearts were already 'contaminated' by their feelings for Tomoya from the start, Megumi was clearly the best choice. When I entered this world, she wasn't even close with Tomoya despite being in the same class. She was a perfect blank canvas!"
Lin Fan chuckled softly, recalling the days of his pursuit.
"Winning Megumi's feelings wasn't actually difficult at all. Maybe it was because of her very low presence—you know, right? She was often ignored by those around her; even her own family often treated her like 'thin air.'"
He leaned back in his chair, but his eyes remained animated.
"Once I started consistently paying attention to her, greeting her every day, and interacting with her regularly, Megumi's heart slowly opened. It felt very natural. After all, if you look at it from the girl's perspective, it was very hard for her to find a man who could actually feel her thin presence at all times. I came as the only person who always noticed her existence, so it was a given she would develop feelings for me."
Lin Fan took a long breath, looking proud of his achievement.
"She just needed someone who saw her—not as a 'heroine' in a game, but as a human being. And I gave her that."
Lin Fan rubbed his chin, a satisfied smile etched clearly on his face as if he were reminiscing about a very sweet memory. Without needing further prompting, he continued his story in an increasingly relaxed tone.
"And you know the best part? Our married life is truly peaceful. There's almost no such thing as a major argument in our household."
"Megumi is a very stable type of woman. She doesn't demand strange things, and her loyalty... wow, I can guarantee she would never cheat. That's what allows me to live in total tranquility without having to feel anxious every time I leave the house for work."
He chuckled slightly, then leaned toward Naoki with a slightly naughtier expression, as if sharing a big secret between men.
"But, this is our little secret." Lin Fan whispered with a wink. "The most enjoyable part is her submissiveness. You know, right? She has that flat and calm personality? It turns out that applies in bed too. No matter how vulgar the costume I ask her to wear—ranging from cosplay of characters I've drawn to clothes she likely never imagined before—she still obeys."
Lin Fan laughed softly while shaking his head.
"Even though her face turns red from embarrassment and she constantly complains 'this is too much' in her typical flat tone, she remains obedient. She serves me in various positions without protest. Truly 'Saint' level service. Having a wife like her is the greatest achievement a transmigrator can get in this peaceful world."
Naoki just listened while propping up his chin, observing how Lin Fan had truly tamed one of the most iconic heroines in the ACG world into an obedient and loyal wife.
"So..." Naoki finally cut through Lin Fan's long narrative. "You're truly satisfied just being a successful mangaka and having this harmonious little family? You have no ambitions to... let's say, rule the world or seek greater power?"
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