Chapter 35 - Shooting Himself In The Foot (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Many people cursed at such an ostentatious operation.

“What the hell is ‘Ghosthand’? How can that thing compare to ‘The Lost Tomb’?”

“That’s right. They’re not even on the same level! I can’t bear to read another chapter.”

“It’s so lousy! After reading two chapters, I still don’t even know who the main character is…”

The scene was filled with curses, but the judges could not do anything about it since everything was based on data.

Now, “Ghosthands” popularity surpassed “Candle in the Tomb” and “The Lost Tomb”.

“Is it that bad? I think it’s very good. I just finished reading it.”

A different voice came out from the crowd.

This time, everyone was very unified. The fans of “Candle in the Tomb” and “The Lost Tomb” collectively denounced it.

“F*ck that! ‘Ghosthand’ is just trying to scare people. It’s not literature! How can that be good?”

“Yes, I agree. Please read ‘The Lost Tomb’ or ‘Candle in the Tomb’ first before commenting. There’s no place for you here!”

At the scene, everyone who had read “Candle in the Tomb” and “The Lost Tomb” was in an uproar.

An opponent was only worthy when their strength was equal.

Otherwise, that opponent would just be an ant. “Ghosthand” was not horrible, but it was just far inferior to the previous two books.

Dunbar went on stage and heard the commotion below the stage.

He pretentiously raised his hand and signaled for everyone not to speak.

However…

“F*ck! What the hell is he doing? Does he think that he’s a president?”

“No, he’s just reaching out his ‘Ghosthand’…hahaha! Get it?”

Dunbar had not even spoken yet.

The reporters below who supported “Candle in the Tomb” and “The Lost Tomb” raised their hands to ask questions.

Dunbar really had nothing to say when it came to writing inspiration, so it was especially uncool to share it.

Fang Yuan, the author of “Candle in the Tomb”, mentioned a lot of cultural knowledge in his writing inspiration.

He even gave a brief explanation of Chinese tomb culture so well that it made Dunbar feel a little inferior.

Although Dunbar saw that his book was ranked first and was naturally ecstatic, he felt a little guilty.

After going on stage, he was somewhat regretful. How could he make his creative inspiration sound good?

In the end, he only said that he got his writing inspiration from a strange dream. He was a little embarrassed and could not say anything else.

At this time, when a reporter asked him a question, it naturally gave him an excuse not to share his creative inspiration.

Dunbar maintained a gentle smile and said to the female reporter who had a question, “Please go ahead.”

“Mr. Dunbar, are you able to stand on the stage and say that you’re number one? What are the merits of your work compared to the two top tomb-robbing novels?”

This was such a sharp question and was a f*cking deliberate provocation.

Dunbar’s face sank as he said, “My work is recognized by the public, so naturally, it has its advantages over ‘Candle in the Tomb’ and ‘The Lost Tomb’. I don’t need to say more because won’t I be like the author of ‘Candle in the Tomb’ that said ‘The Lost Tomb’ was inferior to my own book?

…

“What the f*ck? How thick-skinned is he to say that his book has received the public’s approval more so than ‘Candle in the Tomb’ and ‘The Lost Tomb’? How is it better? Why can’t I see It? I think those who have agreed to it are either trolls or have never read ‘Candle in the Tomb’…”

Afterward, more reporters raised extremely sharp questions.