Chapter 773: Your Aunt Will Always Be Your Aunt
How is this story......
While the roster of actors was still scrolling in the holographic projection on the stage, the Earl of Baring bowed his head and pondered how to answer the question of the Duchess of Victoria.
The Duchess seems to have liked this new style of drama called the "Shadow Drama", or rather...... I'm interested in some of the things it represents.
But after a few seconds of reflection, the Count of Baring gave up the idea of touting or echoing it, and frankly expressed his feelings: "It is a completely new thing, in terms of presentation alone, it is novel, but when it comes to the story...... I don't really 'appreciate' it, and I don't really relate to the characters. β
This is the most direct idea that a nobleman who has watched many dramas has after seeing the Shadow Drama for the first time.
"But even so, it's still an amazing thing," said the Earl of Baring after a second's pause, "not only because the people who made it thought of putting the 'drama' on the projection of the magic web terminal, but also because of its script...... I don't know who wrote such a play, but it certainly can't be some long-established playwright who can't write something like this. β
"What about the script......," Victoria Wilder whispered thoughtfully, her eyes falling on the large holographic projection on the stage, on which the cast had been completed, and the names of the producers were emerging, the first being the man who wrote the script, "Film...... It is true that he is not a famous playwright. β
As soon as she finished speaking, Film's name had already disappeared, and the name that appeared immediately made the duchess's eyes change slightly.
Findil Wild β followed by the name of Eliven Franklin.
The Count of Bahrain next to "This ......" also happened to see this name, and his expression immediately became subtle, and he looked at the Duchess a little confused, "Maybe it's ......"
He wanted to say that it was the same name, but when he thought about it, he knew that it was impossible - the same name is okay to say, how did the same surname come about? The Duke of Protector's surname is not repeated!
Victoria sat there expressionless, her gaze slowly turning to the side of the hall, apparently sensing something familiar, but she hadn't expected a name to appear on the holographic projection of the stage.
After a few seconds of excruciating silence and chill, the Guardian of the North suddenly stood up and walked towards a small door on the right side of the hall.
And in the huge screening room, the applause continued......
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Listening to the sound coming from the hall next door, Film, who had been nervous for more than two hours, finally couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and the blonde young man from the north felt his heart slowly fall to the ground, and after a full ten seconds, he whispered to himself: "Finally...... I can give my father an explanation. β
"I can also give you an explanation for the 'Flower of the Mountain'," Fendil next to him couldn't help but smile and patted Film on the shoulder quite hard, "This is a brilliant achievement, no matter who you put it on, it is already worth showing off." β
Film suddenly blushed a little and was restrained: "I ......"
Findil couldn't help but laugh: "Don't be so nervous, my friend, the pursuit of love is something to be proud of and natural. β
It can be seen that the mood of this heir of the North is also extremely happy at the moment, and anyone who has reaped fruitful results after a long period of hard work will do so, even if he is a well-educated and illustrious son destined to inherit the throne of the Duke of the North - this happy mood even made him forget for a moment the inexplicable nervousness and uneasy premonition that had been hanging over his heart not long ago, leaving him with only unadulterated happiness.
Gawain's gaze was withdrawn from a small window with a view of the inside of the screening room, he was also in a good mood, and his good mood was mixed with more ideas than Film and the others.
The success of the Shadow Drama and the fact that the new form of spiritual entertainment has proven to be extremely popular, and the effects and development prospects it can produce in the future are worth looking forward to, all of which were expected for a long time.
Compared with the influence brought by this "Immigration", the more valuable thing gained by the Government Affairs Department and the specific creators of the magic shadow drama is actually experience, and with a successful experience as a reference, it is possible for Gao Wen's subsequent plans to be implemented smoothly.
The first plan was to produce more Shadow Dramas that would show Cecil's life, Cecil's way of thinking, and the Magic Wizard Industrial Age, on the one hand, to promote them in China, and on the other hand, to find a way to infiltrate Typhon, and with the help of the newly signed trade contract, let the merchants open the Shadow Theater to Aldernan......
The second plan, which is still only a vague and general idea, is roughly related to the promotion of the New Holy Light Church and the "embellishment" of the Old Gods.
The applause is still coming, and it seems that there are still many people who are reluctant to leave the screening room, still immersed in the novel experience of watching the theater and the stories that moved them: after today, for a long time, "The Immigrant" may become a hot topic in Cecil City and even the entire South, giving birth to a series of new terms, new jobs, and new concepts.
Gawain had those long-term plans brewing in his mind, but suddenly, he felt that his eyes were falling on him.
Following his feelings, he saw Amber's bright eyes.
"What's wrong?" Gawain looked down at himself, "Something on me?" β
"Relax your mind once in a while, and don't spend all your energy on planning," Amber said in a rare seriousness - although the second half of her sentence still made people want to slap her on the wall, "Watching a drama has to be calculated until ten years later, aren't you afraid that you will be exhausted to death in this life?" β
Gao Wen was slightly stunned, and some helplessness and self-deprecation inevitably appeared in his heart.
He'd been educated by the half-elfβand he had no temper.
He did plan too much, and even turned planning into instinct, and attributed everything to calculation.
While hundreds of people could calm down and enjoy a story, he was just thinking about how many Typhonians it could turn into "returners" who yearned for Cecil, calculating how much value this new thing would produce and what it would use.
But this is exactly what he had to do, and what he had to doβwhen he decided to create a new order, he was doomed to lose the right to enjoy something in that new order.
Luckily, though, Amber's big-mouthed guy reminds him that he can reawaken himself - don't forget the fundamental meaning of these new things in the first place.
"It's a good drama indeed, and it's worth calming down and enjoying it," Gawain finally exhaled, the slightly serious expression on his face quickly replaced by a relaxed smile, he first smiled at Amber, and then looked at the door of the monitoring room, "Besides, we have guests here." β
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a knock at the door.
Amber and Film and the others immediately looked curiously at the iron door, and Fendil, who was laughing happily and joking with his friend, also turned his gaze with a bright face, and raised his tone: "Oh, visitor, let me see who the interesting friend is...... Friends ......"
A staff member stepped forward and opened the door, and Duchess Victoria Wilde and several nobles and retinues in civilian clothes appeared.
Fendil's bright smile became stiff and stagnant in an instant, as if he had encountered a "cold disaster", and the subsequent words seemed to be squeezed out of the bronchi: "Auntie...... Aunt ......"
The Duchess Victoria, however, did not seem to see the nephew who had been raised by her, but first came to Gawain and saluted with impeccable courtesy: "Respectfully, Your MajestyβI am sorry to be present to you in such a circumstantial." β
"It's out of the way, I already knew you were here just now," Gawain sat in his chair, smiled and nodded, and also responded to the salute of the others, "It's just that I didn't expect you to come to watch this first "Demon Shadow Drama", I think it should be a coincidence"
"It's a coincidence," Victoria's always cold face showed a slight smile, and then her gaze fell on Fendil before it froze again, "Findir, you're here...... Is it also a coincidence? β
"I ......" As soon as Fendil's stiff smile eased, his expression became stiff again, this young man from the north who was always smiling brightly was obviously not smiling much in front of Victoria, he looked around, his gaze swept over Gawain, and finally organized a follow-up language, "I am here with Your Majesty to inspect this ......"
"Ahem," the Earl of Barin, who was standing not far away, couldn't help but cough in a low whisper, "Marquis of Fendir, it's out of the list at the end......"
Findil: "......"
"It's a good idea to have a list of all the cast and crew at the end, and it's very much in line with the nature of magic projection, which has never been seen in old-school plays before," Victoria said with a grim face, "who came up with the idea?" β
Findil: "...... It's me, auntie. β
"In the last letter, you said that you had entered the Imperial College, that you were devoting all your energy to your studies, and that you had made some use of your talents to achieve something......" Victoria looked into Findir's eyes and said unhurriedly, "So...... You're actually working with people on how to make a play? β
Gawain didn't speak, just sat quietly on the side with a smile and watched, expressing his willingness to "continue" with practical actions, and his smile was very happy.
Amber even pulled melon seeds out of her pouch.
Fendil also noticed the apparently happy attitude of His Majesty the Emperor and the head of the Intelligence Bureau, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
After such an awkward and nervous silence for several seconds, Fendil, who knew that the duchess had always been impatient, finally broke the silence with a heart that could only be thawed after the spring blossoms: "Auntie, I did do something...... It may not be true that the production of a play is not quite in keeping with the status of an aristocracy, but it seems to me that it is a very meaningful thing, especially in this place where there are new things everywhere, and in this place where there is a new order, some old ideas must be ......"
Victoria didn't wait for Fendil to finish speaking, and interrupted him in a cold and indifferent tone: "Did I say you did not do well?" β
Findil: "...... Yes? β
Victoria's ice-blue eyes contained no emotion: "I'm just checking to see if this new kind of drama really has your share - the people of the Wilder family need to be honest." β
Gawain tilted his head slightly and whispered to Amber, who was snorting melon seeds, "I thought she wouldn't joke and play tricks on people at all. β
"Actually, the more people with facial paralysis make jokes and jokes," Amber muttered in response, "You can't tell from the changes in their expressions which of them are joking with you." β
Gawain thought about it and felt that what Amber said was quite reasonable, and then clapped his hands, smiled and said to relieve some of the embarrassment on the scene: "Victoria, don't be so strict with your juniors, it's good for young people to try more things, as long as they are not too presumptuous, they should be encouraged directly." β
Victoria withdrew her gaze from Findil and bowed her head slightly in front of Gawain, "Yes, Your Majesty." β
A distinct exhalation was heard from not far away.
The man who gasped for breath was none other than Film, who was standing behind Findir.
This young man from a small northern town and from a civilian family had just almost suffocated in that tense atmosphere.
"Let me introduce you," Gawain smiled as he stood up and began his work without any pretensions, "this is Mr. Film, and he created the wonderful Shadow Drama - his career has been fully supported by the royal family.
"This is the Duchess of Victoria Wild, one of my trusted archons, the patron of the North.
"The rest...... Tell us about yourself. β
The Earl of Bahrain and the others were surprised by Film's youth, and they were taking a closer look, and when they heard Gawain's words, they no longer cared about the reserve of the nobles and the so-called rules and manners for a while, and introduced their identities one after another.
Listening to the names, Film was in a trance for a while......