"Now it all depends on whether the reward is real."
Ayaka murmured to herself.
With that thought, she picked up her copy of Dragon Ball and walked toward the counter.
Seeing her approach, Han Feng glanced at the system.
The information had already refreshed.
[Customer Kamisato Ayaka has finished reading Dragon Ball and obtained the reward — One Dragon Ball.]
"As expected, she got a Dragon Ball."
Han Feng nodded slightly.
He wasn't particularly surprised.
Obtaining all seven Dragon Balls was the difficult part.
But getting a single Dragon Ball?
With decent luck, it was entirely possible.
Buzz—
A dazzling beam of light descended from above and enveloped Kamisato Ayaka.
"Hm?"
Ayaka looked at the sudden light curiously.
"This is your reward from the manga."
Han Feng smiled.
A moment later, the light faded.
A yellow orb appeared in Ayaka's hand.
Inside the orb floated a single red star.
"It's really a reward! And it's actually a Dragon Ball!"
Ayaka's eyes lit up with delight.
That familiar red star—
It was unmistakably a Dragon Ball.
Which meant...
Everything was real.
Reading manga really could grant rewards.
There really was a chance to obtain a wish-granting miracle.
Thinking of that, she looked at Han Feng with even greater astonishment.
What kind of manga shop have I stumbled into?
"You're holding one of the seven Dragon Balls. If you're lucky enough—or if you can acquire the remaining six from other people—you'll be able to summon Shenron and make a wish."
Han Feng explained with a smile.
"I understand. Thank you, Boss!"
Taking a deep breath, Ayaka bowed gratefully.
Ever since the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree began,
she had been lost and uncertain.
Now,
she had finally found a potential way forward.
Her intuition had been correct.
The turning point she'd been searching for
really did lie with this mysterious black-haired young man.
The Dragon Ball in her hand was proof enough.
Just who is this person...?
As relief washed over her,
her curiosity only deepened.
After all, curiosity was a natural trait for many women.
And when faced with someone capable of running such a miraculous manga shop, it was impossible not to wonder about him.
"If you want to thank me, just keep coming back. And if you can bring a few friends along, even better."
Han Feng chuckled.
"I definitely will."
Ayaka nodded seriously.
Even if he hadn't suggested it,
she would have brought others here herself.
Missing out on a place this extraordinary would be a tremendous waste.
Besides, she couldn't gather all seven Dragon Balls alone.
Even if her luck exploded and she obtained one every day, she would still need six more days.
So she needed help.
Thoma would be a perfect candidate.
He was currently avoiding the Vision Hunt Decree anyway, making this a great opportunity to bring him here.
"And later, I can bring my brother too."
Ayaka quickly formulated a plan.
"Then I'll take my leave for now, Boss."
After offering a graceful bow, she stepped backward politely before leaving the manga shop.
"That young lady really has incredible poise. Even Miss Ningguang doesn't compare."
Barbara couldn't help sighing in admiration.
She had never seen someone with such impeccable manners.
Every movement was elegant and pleasing to watch.
"Well, she truly is a noble young lady."
Han Feng laughed softly.
Ningguang might now be the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, but she had risen from humble beginnings.
Ayaka, on the other hand, came from one of Inazuma's most prestigious clans.
She had been taught etiquette and proper conduct from childhood.
In that regard, Ningguang simply couldn't compare.
It was the difference one's upbringing made.
"By the way, would you like to read this one?"
Han Feng picked up Dragon Ball and handed it to Barbara.
"Dragon Ball...?"
Barbara looked tempted.
She had overheard Han Feng's explanation earlier.
Gather all seven Dragon Balls and grant any wish.
Of course she had wishes of her own.
For example, holding concerts all across Teyvat.
But hesitation soon appeared in her eyes.
Her sister had given her an important task, after all.
"Go ahead. For me, the best way to show appreciation is simply by reading manga."
Han Feng smiled and offered her the book.
The more people read manga, the more rewards he could obtain.
Everything else was merely a pleasant bonus in life.
"Okay!"
Only then did Barbara accept the manga.
After placing a pouch of Mora on the counter, she hurried toward the reading area, clearly eager to begin.
"It's definitely more relaxing when I'm alone."
Han Feng stretched lazily and took a sip of tea.
Not long afterward,
Eula and Amber arrived at the counter carrying their manga.
"Boss! Ultraman Tiga was amazing! Humans can actually transform into giant heroes!"
Amber leaned against the counter excitedly.
Unlike Zhongli, she hadn't been thinking about profound themes like humanity, nature, or the light within people's hearts.
She simply thought giant heroes fighting giant monsters was incredibly cool.
Especially considering their enormous size.
Buildings and mountains looked like toys in comparison.
"You want to become one too?"
Han Feng asked with a smile.
"Of course! Who wouldn't? Unfortunately, I don't have a Spark Lens or any of those special genes."
Amber sighed regretfully.
"Not necessarily."
Eula laughed beside her.
"Rewards come from the manga. Maybe if you're lucky, you'll obtain something related to Ultraman."
"Even if that doesn't happen, there will probably be mecha manga in the future. You might end up getting an awesome mech instead."
Han Feng added.
There weren't many Ultramen in Ultraman Tiga,
so he didn't think Amber's chances were particularly high.
However,
there was a good chance future manga would feature giant robots.
For example—
Mobile Suit Gundam.
In a world overflowing with mechs,
obtaining one as a reward would be far more likely.
And honestly, piloting a giant mech was arguably even cooler than flying an airplane.
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