So What If I'm the King of Curses?

[For the original cover, see my author page or Weibo. Cover art by Chuan Shang Heineiku, depicting the battle-worn lord; sunflower art by Er Mumu Mu. Cover design by Achai Zipu.] You might not believe it, but after more than ten years as an ordinary wage slave, Ling Xiaolu Aoi finally had her identity exposed because she bought a bucket of instant noodles. After clashing more than ten times with the curse afflicting the person she fell in love with at first sight, and bringing down an entire street, Ling Xiaolu Aoi was promptly arrested and thrown in jail. During her interrogation, Ling Xiaolu Aoi admitted that she’d once set fire to the legendary King of Curses and left him bald. WTW: Huh? Ling Xiaolu Aoi: That’s not all. I also pulled his pants down. WTW: Wait a second, I have to share this in the group chat. Ling Xiaolu Aoi: As for why he holds a grudge, maybe it’s because I used his name to pick up pretty young female curses, then didn’t pay them afterward. WTW: Hahahaha. Ling Xiaolu Aoi: Surely it can’t be because I danced on his grave and set off firecrackers after he was sealed away? That would be so petty. It’d cheapen the reputation of a Special Grade Curse like him. WTW narrowed her eyes and smiled. “Oh? And who are you?” The blond girl blinked in confusion. The flickering light in the cell passed over the wound on her cheek, spreading a warm golden glow through her deep blue eyes. The chains on her hands were sliced apart by a sudden flash of a blade. Facing the kneeling tsukumogami, she raised one finger and grinned with absolutely no solemnity. “I’m a god.” ★ A story about a divine girl and the King of Curses [Bonus scene] “A god?” On a throne built of bones, the legendary King of Curses rested his chin lazily on one hand. He narrowed his eyes and looked down at the girl with casual disdain. “Never heard of that useless crap.” With a low laugh dripping with mockery, he raised his hand. “It’s not too late to beg for mercy.” Ling Xiaolu Aoi: I have a photo of you bald and without your pants. Want to see it? A certain King of Curses: ... #Forget it, only an idiot would date someone like that# [The story starts in ancient times. The modern-day plot begins in Chapter 24; the scenes from the blurb are in Chapters 15 and 18.] [Content warning: The heroine loves putting on an act. She can fight, but she can’t beat a certain lord.] *Plot idea saved to Weibo on December 6, 2020 - Coming soon: "We Said the Game Wouldn’t Become Reality" In her third year as an otome game planner, Kusama Akiha meets a lean young man online who’s working his way through school. His voice is warm when he laughs, and he patiently listens to all her troubles. Kusama Akiha: It’s funny, even though we’ve never met, you really remind me of a character I wrote for a game. Okkotsu Yuta: Is that so? Kusama Akiha: Yeah! But I was young and foolish when I wrote him. I made him completely crazy and messed up. I kind of feel bad for him. Okkotsu Yuta sent a smiling emoji. “It’s okay. He’ll forgive you.” Just then, someone knocked on the apartment door. When Kusama Akiha opened it with her phone in hand, the screen of her kind online friend’s phone still showed that he was on a call with her. “Long time no see.” The young man smiled faintly, his voice coming through the phone and into her ear. - Kusama Akiha smashed her computer and deleted every game proposal she’d ever written. If there wasn’t a single word left in the documents, Okkotsu Yuta would cease to exist. And yet... “Keep trying, Akiha.” Okkotsu Yuta gazed at her calmly, holding out a dessert. His lips curled into a harmless-looking smile. “Want some?” Kusama Akiha: ... Kusama Akiha: Y-Your last supper? - Special Grade Sorcerer Okkotsu Yuta once had a childhood crush on the girl next door. She reached out to him when he was at his lowest. She held him and kissed him, then cruelly abandoned him. Now... He has found her again. Theme: Grow through adversity