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Chapter 619: Acting Material (Sixth Update for Wide-Brimmed Hat Alliance Leader!)
Chapter 619: Acting Material (Sixth Update for Wide-Brimmed Hat Alliance Leader!)
Sylvia looked at the girl in front of her, both shocked and bewildered. She had considered that her limited knowledge might have prevented her from recognizing the familiar, or that the familiar was so rare that it wasn't commonly known. But she never imagined that both the familiar and the girl herself were not from Supernest.
"I have a request", the Director said. "Do you think you could let your familiar help me play a role?"
Qiao Sang was momentarily at a loss.
She didn't want to agree.
It wasn't that she was against Fangy having the experience, but the College Entrance Exam was just around the corner, and she really couldn't spare the time to act in a play.
But if she refused, what if the Director got upset and decided not to help her...
The Director, being a Director, was adept at reading people. He noticed Qiao Sang's hesitation and added, "This role has very few scenes, just two. If you're in a hurry, we can start shooting right now! I guarantee it will be done within an hour. Once we finish, in addition to the Dream Projection you requested, I can also offer you some compensation."
He looked at Qiao Sang with a hopeful expression, waiting for her response.
The Assistant Director, standing nearby, also looked expectant. He knew exactly which role the Director was referring to.
The role had already been assigned to another familiar, but Blue Star's familiar was clearly more suitable for it.
Two scenes, an hour to shoot... it wasn't impossible... Qiao Sang sighed with relief and asked, "What kind of role is it?"
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy wagged its tail, showing an eager expression.
Although it usually watched matches, the Treasure Seeker often watched various TV shows and movies. The thought of being able to make a grand entrance and incinerate enemies like a character in a TV show made it feel that this role was quite impressive.
The Director smiled. "It's a familiar that makes a stunning entrance, leaving a deep impression on the protagonist. Before the protagonist becomes a Beastmaster, they catch a glimpse of this familiar and remember it. Later, they search through various records but can't find any information about it. The first scene is just showing the familiar's face."
"What about the second scene?" Qiao Sang asked.
The Director cleared his throat. "The second scene is when the protagonist encounters the familiar again. By then, the protagonist is already a B-Class Beastmaster and has a blank Bond Page, hoping to bond with the familiar they saw as a child. However, when they meet again, they see the familiar being defeated by a wild beast companion. The protagonist thinks the familiar is too weak and decides not to bond with it, choosing another familiar instead."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy's tail drooped, and it let out an unhappy cry, indicating that it didn't want to play such a weak role.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Xunxun!"
Before Qiao Sang could gently translate Fangy's meaning, Invisibility's Treasure Seeker appeared, its claws raised excitedly, volunteering itself.
Big Brother Yabao didn't want to act, but it could!
The Director was startled by the sudden appearance of the Ghost-type Beast Companion but quickly regained his composure.
"Is this your familiar?" the Director asked, noticing the ID Bracelet on the Ghost-type's body.
Qiao Sang nodded.
"Also from Blue Star?" the Director asked again.
"Yes", Qiao Sang confirmed.
The Director's eyes lit up as he carefully examined the unfamiliar familiar in front of him.
At this moment, Qiao Sang said,
"Director, can we use my Ghost Ring for the role? It’s more interested in acting."
"Xunxun!"
Treasure Seeker nodded.
Yes, yes.
The Director was taken aback for a moment but quickly made a decision. "Sure!"
Despite being a Ghost-type Beast Companion, it was already considered quite handsome among its kind. The main feature of this role was its rarity; people rarely encountered such creatures, which is why the protagonist only met one after becoming a B-Class Beastmaster.
Blue Star’s familiar was a rare sight for people from the Supernest!
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker, upon hearing this, happily floated around in a circle.
Then it seemed to have a thought and looked at the Director with a curious expression.
"Xunxun?"
When would the show air, and when could it see itself on TV?
Qiao Sang suppressed a laugh and translated for the Synchronization.
The Director pondered for a moment and said, "If everything goes smoothly, it should be about six months from now. You’re friends with Sylvia, right? She’ll definitely let you know when it airs."
"Of course I will", Sylvia smiled.
Qiao Sang thought to himself that he should exchange contact information with the client later.
After confirming the role, the Director couldn’t wait to start filming.
The first shot was very simple, requiring no acting skills. All Treasure Seeker had to do was float past the protagonist and turn its head for a close-up.
"Action!" the Director commanded.
Treasure Seeker drifted forward, slowly turning its head as it passed by the actor playing the protagonist, giving him a flirtatious glance before floating away.
Just turning its head was one thing, but throwing a flirtatious glance... Qiao Sang facepalmed, feeling like he couldn’t bear to watch.
To his surprise, the Director exclaimed, "Perfect!"
Qiao Sang: "..."
"Fangy"
Fangy sighed in relief, glad it wasn’t chosen for the role. It could never pull that off...
The first scene was completed in one take, and the second scene was a fight sequence.
The fight was staged, of course. Having watched so many TV shows, Treasure Seeker naturally allowed itself to be hit by the opponent’s Leaf Blade and fell to the ground.
Then it saw the protagonist.
"Xunxun..."
Treasure Seeker lay on the ground, trembling as it extended its claws toward the protagonist. Before the protagonist could get close, it closed its eyes, and its claws slipped to the ground.
"Amazing!" the Director clapped enthusiastically, praising, "You did an incredible job!"
The actor playing the protagonist quietly stepped aside, knowing the praise wasn’t directed at him.
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker floated up and joined its Beastmaster, wearing a smug expression that said, "It was just okay."
The Director turned to Qiao Sang and exclaimed, "Your Ghost Ring is a natural-born actor!"
It’s more of a bookworm... Qiao Sang smiled. "It just loves watching TV shows and movies."
"Enjoying shows and acting are two different things", the Director said cheerfully. "A familiar without talent can watch all the shows in the world but still can’t act well. Alright, let’s go. You’re waiting for the Dream Projection, right?"
Qiao Sang’s eyes lit up.
Finally, the moment had arrived!
The two of them went to a spacious, empty office, with Sylvia following along.
Qiao Sang set Fangy on the ground and then turned to Treasure Seeker, speaking seriously. "Bring out the Dream Insight Stone."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker called out, indicating it understood, then took off the ring and fumbled inside it.
A moment later, it pulled out a small blue box.
"Fangy"
Fangy was both nervous and excited.
It knew the importance of this object.
Its Beastmaster had worked so hard to earn the credits, all for this.
(End of Chapter)
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