The Prince's Revenge
03: Favored characters
DSP 03
The clock continues to spin tirelessly. The sun rose and sank alternately with the moon.1 week passed since the appearance of Egon, the black prince in the novel series 'The Dark Prince,' in the room of Mysha.
When Mysha saw the prince appear in her presence, of course she felt shocked and disbelieving. He thought he was the one who moved the dimensions into the novel, but when he realized that he was still in his room, he could immediately guess that Egon was the one who was brought into his world.
Mysha is a college student enjoying a semester break. He spent his time off with an internship at a publishing company as editor of ********. When there is no work, he uses his time to read novels, especially novels with the themes of reincarnation, historical romances, and the like. Therefore, when Egon suddenly appeared before him, he could immediately guess the situation and quickly accept the reality.
“Egon!” Mysha called out to Egon who had just come out of the bathroom with a white t-shirt and a long jogger pair of young ash that she had bought some time ago.
“Hmm?”
“You should see this..” Mysha approached Egon and stood nearby. Egon, who was much taller than Mysha, slightly bent his body to look at the small object shown by Mysha.
“What is this?” Egon, who was a little confused by what he saw, immediately asked Mysha without trying to explain it first.
“You remember downtown last night? Many people take your pictures, right? People seem to admire you. They write a lot about you.” Mysha explained the situation to Egon enthusiastically.
#princeegonitunyata
That's the hashtag that is going viral on social media. Various writings and photos of Egon paparazzi much plastered like a top artist. However, Egon did not look the slightest bit shocked.
In the novel ‘The Dark Prince,’ Egon is described as a handsome cold-blooded figure also good at sword arts. Since getting the title of the best royal knight, the things that became its advantages are increasingly visible in the public eye. He has a lot of fans who tell him a lot about him. That was the reason why he did not flinch in the slightest with the writing he read inside the small object.
“Egon, how about you try to be a stagram celeb?” Suddenly a strange question was thrown from the mouth of the girl in front of him.
“Seleb stagram?” Egon pulled his body back to stand up straight and dried his still somewhat wet hair with a towel in his hand.
“Yes, you can sell—I mean share your photo there to find popularity. You can also share something with the community, such as hobbies, knowledge, or anything. If your popularity is high, there will be people who offer contracts to help promote their products. From there you will get money.”
“Hmm.”
“At least, it's the fastest way to earn money. You need that to live, right?”
“You're right.” After hearing the word ‘uang’, without thinking long, Egon agreed.
“Lantas, what should I do to start the job?” Egon realized how helpless he was in his new world. Technology that is too sophisticated, even humans who have a different way of life to their world, making Egon need more time to adapt there.
Of course, as the only one who knew of Egon's existence, Mysha understood very well what Egon was worried about. He also thought that utilizing his physical near-perfect when pressed like this is the easiest way to go. Moreover, Egon managed to attract public interest due to his appearance a few days ago. It will be a golden opportunity to start his career.
Mysha then invited Egon to talk on her bed. He helps Egon to start his work by creating a Instagram account first. Although Egon currently does not have his own mobile phone, at least starting his account from now on will help him get famous faster.
“Well, now you have to take a selfie for your first upload. First you have to open the camera and get stylish. Then, press this button. You can edit it a little bit before you upload it. I'll explain how to edit it later, after you take a selfie.”
Mysha then showed me how to take a selfie. Unknowingly, Egon smiled seeing how Mysha was styling in front of the camera of her phone.
To him, Mysha looks not as elegant as the noble ladies in her place, but that is the fascination of modern man that she wants to know more about.
“This, you have to try,” Mysha gave her phone to Egon.
“I'm not sure I can do it.”
“You should try first”
“OK..” with doubt Egon also grabbed Mysha's phone and..
Click!
“Pfft..” Mysha held back her laughter.
“Hmm?”
“B—bahahaha” suddenly the sound of Mysha laughter enlivened the atmosphere of the morning at that time. Egon who was initially quite confident even looked confused to see the reaction of the girl before him.
"Am I weird?”
“No—haha, you—you know, pff—hahaha” Mysha covered her face to hold back her laughing voice.
“...”
“Hahaha I can't stop.”
“Ahaha—maaf, you do have a charming face, but it does not seem talented to be a model” he said while trying to ease his laughter.
“You know, the mothers here, if you take a photo, the style is exactly like you did earlier, you remind me of my mother,”.
“Oh my goodness—hahaha—I can't forget your face earlier. Don't look at me like it\~” Laughter Mysha reappears.
“Mom-mom?” Egon tried to imagine the figures of the middle-aged women in his brain. But he couldn't find anything interesting in the way they were photographed. ‘But should not the mothers who can take the most pictures?’ Her thought.
Egon looked at him with a serious gaze, expecting an explanation he could better understand.
“Tidaak—hahaha” saw Egon's face like that, even more so making Mysha laugh out loud.
Egon finally resigned himself and began to sigh deeply. He did not understand the world Mysha was in. Never once had he met a girl who dared to laugh foolishly like that at him. At least when they're in front of him.
Even so, seeing Mysha who was laughing so loosely like that, made Egon feel calm. According to him, a person like Mysha, is better than a person who wants to look good in front, but scoffs at the back.
“Sorry, I should have shown you the example of someone else's selfie first. You're not mad, are you?” Seeing Egon who was starting to ignore him, Mysha became guilty. His laughter faded with his mood.
“Hmm.. In that case, instead of taking a selfie, let me take a picture of you. can you raise one of your legs and look that way?” Mysha took back her phone and made Egon stylish.
‘Crazy! This is talent and grace!’ Egon's figure that looked extremely beautiful made Mysha's heart thump. His well-formed hand and shoulder muscles make a white t-shirt that looks ordinary and even makes the man like an angel.
After taking some photos with her phone, Mysha taught Egon how to use the app to edit photos. He is grateful, nowadays editing photos can be easily done. Although, in fact, the unedited photos of Egon look more charming, still he had to teach her if she needed it one day.
***
A week had passed since the appearance of Egon in his new world. Egon who came without carrying anything but body and clothes, managed to electrify the community because of his very striking figure.
Mysha's decision to use the opportunity to start Egon's career as a stagram celeb was arguably successful. It can be seen from how Egon who has not long started his career, got a lot of followers who actively give likes and comments on each story and post.
Small business accounts began to contact him a lot to ask him to endorse a variety of products, ranging from skincare products, heighteners, even products such as mite suction though.
"Looks like you should start looking for a manager who can manage your finances and schedule,” saw the workload that was piling up, Mysha also advised Egon to hire someone, who can replace his job.
"Manager yes... What if you were my manager?" Egon who clearly saw Mysha's skill in managing finances and schedule offered her the job. After all, as a newcomer, he still did not know much about others. His life is still very dependent on Mysha. He could trust no one but himself.
"But, I ‘kan already have a job," he replied.
"If you want, you can take advantage of more than I give you now.”
Mysha who heard this immediately looked uncomfortable. He was not a two-faced person who expected rewards from anyone when he helped someone, even though he knew of Egon's considerable income for a newcomer.
"I don't mind how much I can get." But again he realized, maybe the people in the world of Egon are more concerned with money than the comfort of work.
"Sorry,” Seeing Mysha's response that looked uncomfortable, made Egon feel guilty. “Looks, shouldn't I talk like that.” Evidently.
“How did you feel when you helped me all this time? Do you have any objections?” Ask Egon.
"You're my favorite main character. I'm glad I could help you so much!” answer with a smile.
For some reason, hearing the word 'main character' that Mysha had thrown, Egon did not feel happy. It is true, he has accepted, that he is a fictional character in the novel. But his existence is no longer fiction. He has truly become a human being living there. Although, he himself is uncertain whether his appearance is temporary or not.
“But, I also like my current job. I like to read. I want to help people to create works so I can read more,” with a happy looking face Mysha explained why she couldn't accept Egon's offer.
Egon responded with a smile. Again he was amazed by the way people think in the world of Mysha. Their dedication to their work and dreams are very high. “Well, then, help me in a moment. I'll find someone who can replace you.”
“Alright! Then let's get ready for the cafe!” Hearing her decision being supported, Mysha looked overjoyed. Support from the closest people is a happiness for him. Moreover, Egon accepted it without questioning his sincerity first.
***
Today is Egon's schedule for tasting food for a small cafe ad that just opened in the area where they live. Since Mysha still could not leave Egon alone, she often went to accompany Egon as she was today. Of course, since Mysha also had her own job, they arranged her schedule well so as not to quarrel.
"Prince Egon?" a woman in her 30s came to him. The woman had black hair. His clothes were neat, like a manager who would meet guests.
"Ah, Miss Anika?" Mysha immediately stood up to give her a welcome. Egon followed Mysha while smiling at the woman named Anika. Yes, Egon is known on the stagram by the name of 'Prince Egon.' That was the reason the woman called him ‘Prince Egon.’
"Thank you for cooperating yes,” welcome the woman. “Cafe we sell Italian food. For this ad, we have prepared several dishes including desserts and beverages. For the details of the advertisement itself......."
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