Roland was not surprised by the strong repercussions and sensations caused by the Shadow of the Shadow.

In fact, on the night of the filming, as a producer and one of the first audiences, he was also shocked when he admired this epoch-making work with its experimental nature in the castle hall.

The visual impact brought by the virtual illusion is by no means something that can be described in a few words.

In retrospect, there is no such strong feeling in the Reflection Chapel of the Old Holy City, but it is because most of the meetings and celebrations recorded by the sigils are still images, and although they are novel, they have limited stimulation for the senses. And once it is replaced by dynamic recording, its realistic and compelling characteristics can be brought into full play, such as when falling from a height, even if you know that it is fake, the brain will still be deceived by the eyes.

Even he is like this, not to mention the general public whose appreciation level is still at the stage stage.

The Shadow's success was expected.

But there were also some things that Roland didn't expect.

That is, the effect of the Shadow is a little too good.

In the third and fifth performances, there was a phenomenon of audience fleeing and fainting. The former almost caused a stampede, while the latter was rushed to the medical hospital, where he would have been more than lucky if it weren't for Nanawa.

And all of this happens before the echoing song sounds.

Obviously, the bird's-eye view of the opening scene and the wolfish awakening of the eldest princess are the high-risk areas of the problem.

This is still a high-priced field set up for the rich, and the audience's breadth of knowledge and receptivity are much higher than that of ordinary people, and if it is the turn of the parity field a week later, I am afraid that the situation will only be more serious.

Realizing this, Roland had to revise the broadcast plan.

Originally, he planned to increase the capacity by changing the seats - for example, if the reclining chairs in the high-priced field were replaced by benches, the number of spectators would be doubled immediately, which is why the low-cost market did not allow you to bring your own food and alcohol. However, in order to prevent stampede, the bench that would fall over with a push was obviously not suitable, so he eventually replaced it with an iron bench that could be fixed to the floor, and asked the audience to wear a fixed belt before the performance to avoid disaster.

In addition, he also made restrictions on the age and physical condition of moviegoers, and people over the age of 45, or those with a history of fear of heights and heart palpitations will not be allowed to watch "Wolf's Heart".

After all, the Shadow is also a new thing for him, whether it is the design of the new theater or the rules for watching the movie, he has to start from scratch.

Even with the heat of the Shadow of the Shadow, those gadgets that were given as gifts have also attracted the attention of many people.

Over the past few days, the town hall has received trade applications from more than a dozen merchants, all of whom have come for popcorn and milk packets, hoping to compete for a chance to franchise. However, after listening to Barov's report, Roland rejected their requests.

After all, puffed foods like popcorn are difficult to preserve, and there is no technical difficulty in itself. The profit of doing the source of supply by yourself is meager, and it is easy to imitate the technology for partnership sales, and Neverwinter is not the main producer of corn, so it does not have any advantages in competition, so it is better to hold it in your hands and use it as a sweetener to attract foreign population.

As for the bags, there is simply no surplus to sell.

It is one of the first achievements of the "rubber bug" breeding industry.

After nearly a year of cultivation, these bugs have basically settled in the Third Frontier City, and the ancient witch's research on them has also made considerable progress - since the discovery that biocolloids with different degrees of flexibility can be obtained by adjusting the ratio of bug mucus to organ secretions, the content of the research has quickly become clear.

Synthesizing samples of different compositions and testing their corrosion and wear resistance has become a side business for the Tachira remnants.

That's where liquid bags and straws come from.

Making these two things is not a whim for Roland, it is also very important for the logistics of the army, whether it is to hold food or disinfectant, soft plastic bags can come in handy, not to mention that it is much cheaper than metal or glass containers, and consumes almost no additional resources except for bugs.

Although several new caves have been dug in the Third Frontier City to raise rubber insects, and their number has increased from more than 100 to nearly 1,000 now, it is still far from satisfying the needs of the war. Therefore, it is foreseeable that it will be one of the strategic resources of Neverwinter for a long time.

......

Four days after the release of the Shadow, Roland received news that Edith, the pearl of the Northland, had returned to Neverwinter with Lyvoa.

He saw the woman he had met again in the castle drawing-room.

The other party looked a little nervous, but he didn't avoid his gaze, and there was a vague sense of resignation in his eyes.

Unlike the last night encounter, in the well-lit hall, Roland saw her more clearly—her delicate features and slender body made her like a flower that could not withstand the weather, and the fatigue and weakness of the long voyage deepened this weakness. But that inner indomitable unyielding was sustaining her, preventing her from truly falling down. This contrast adds a touch of brilliance to her, and people either can't help but care for it, or want to take possession of it. If it falls into the hands of other lords, it is nothing more than these two ends.

She seemed to be ready for that.

Roland couldn't help but laugh dumbly, although the noble circle in this era is indeed very chaotic, but he doesn't have that kind of idea.

"Don't worry," he said kindly, "it's much warmer here than Cold Wind Ridge, and no one will disturb your life." After a while, you'll love the city. ”

"Yes...... Your Majesty. She hesitated for a moment, then bowed her head deeply.

"Then you go and rest first, someone will arrange your accommodation. Roland gestured.

It wasn't until Livia was taken away by the guards that Edith curtsy and said, "That's it, I thought you'd talk to her a little more to get acquainted with each other." ”

"You've said everything you have to say, and I don't have anything more to add. Roland shrugged and pretended not to understand the meaning of the word emotion, "How is it, is the trip going well?"

Of course, in front of the child, her choice was decisive. Edith replied, "The finishing touches have taken a little longer than expected, but those people won't trouble you again." ”

"Good job," he nodded, "and I'm the right one to do it." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment," said the Northland Pearl, "and I have one more thing to report—on the way back, I received a message from an engineer corps. Aqima failed to find the Radiance of the Sun in the east, and turned to the north. ”

Really...... Is that extension from the other side of the Vortex Sea?Roland frowned slightly, if it could only go north, the veins were in the territory of the Grey Castle, but it would be more difficult in other kingdoms.

"I see," he said, but he quickly regained his normal complexion, "and you should go down and rest." ”

"Yes. ”

As she reached the door, Edith suddenly turned around, "You too—please take care of your body." ”

"Oh?" Roland looked at her with some surprise.

"The world would be a lot less interesting without you. She smiled and disappeared behind the hall door.