Night Bureau Member with Misallocated Talent Points (Part 2)

In the little dark room, Fang Ran fell silent after hearing Yota's answer and just kept staring at him. Made uncomfortable by the stare, Yota shrank farther back into his chair.

"Um... did I say something strange?"

Fang Ran looked at Yota, who was somehow even more timid than him in every conceivable respect.

He found it a little unbelievable that someone whose technological abilities could probably make him the strongest hacker would stay cooped up at home writing novels all day, but he put aside his preconceived notion that the other person looked completely unrelated to writing.

"So you were writing just now? Can I find it online?"

"Uh, I guess you can."

Hearing Fang Ran say that, Yota's voice became a little more eager.

He moved aside and tapped the keyboard. A novel website popped up—not an industry giant, just some obscure site Fang Ran had never even heard of.

Then what seemed to be Yota's author dashboard appeared. Leaning over to look, Fang Ran saw:

King's Throne — Updated to Chapter 178 — Fantasy Editorial Team — Favorites

10

Fang Ran: "..."

Ten favorites.

"Um... Yota."

Looking at what was probably the physical monitor Yota had specially prepared for writing, Fang Ran suddenly spoke with complicated feelings.

Yota, whose eyes were shining as he watched Fang Ran look at his novel, immediately answered!

"I'm here!"

"Let me ask you something. For example, in a classic adventure story, when the final boss launches one last attack before dying during the ultimate showdown..."

"Amid howling winds, explosions, and shattered space, why would the male lead suddenly turn back and give the female lead a warm smile?"

"Uh... he wants to show off his masculine charm?"

"...Then when facing an extremely difficult opponent, why would a companion call the protagonist