Chapter 92 New Products
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The next day, after a rain, the weather became unusually cool.
In summary, today is a good day to go out for a walk.
In the new district, there is a large flow of customers, and the temperature of the environment is artificially increased.
It was the first day of the cinema's opening and also a holiday, so there were many adults and children who were willing to come out to see something new. No matter where the main urban area was, it was extremely lively at this moment.
The cinemas are all quite large, and the square is full of magic promotional banners.
〖Hilarious coming! The first comedy movie, sweep away all the unhappiness! 〗, 〖3D horror movie, do you dare to challenge it〗, 〖Emotional shock, great value for money〗... Various promotional slogans sparkle with magical elements.
There are more than twenty movie posters, each with its own characteristics. Karen cleverly combines the cinema with other shops operated by the business, and various types of goods can be bought around.
Not far away is the opera house, where the Sound of Music project between Luke and the elves is in full swing.
Today, the opera house is not in decline, but has been transformed into a palace of high-end art.
All the stores are connected to form a perfect business circle.
When the reporters actually saw this scene, the controversial headlines they had originally imagined completely faded away.
He keenly noticed something strange.
Celebration flower baskets were placed outside a large store. But the sign on the door read: Open at 1:00 p.m.
If you don't hurry up and open the business while there are more people, what are you waiting for?
The reporter kept an eye on it and planned to check it out later.
Standing in front of the closed store, looking back at the entire square was even more shocking, and a perfect title suddenly emerged from my mind:
"Setting Sail: A New Era of Civilization".
Newspapers publish too much gossip and unofficial history. If they change their thinking occasionally, they may win praise from the outside world.
Nearby, when the reporter's mind was opened, Leo and Blaney happened to be guarding this cinema, and they also felt a sense of pride that "my child has grown up".
The two sides agreed that one would guard inside and the other would guard outside.
After the Dragon Claw Rock-Paper-Scissors, Leo was victorious and took the spot inside.
Blaney gritted his teeth and watched the other person walk in.
The second floor of the cinema is still recruiting investors. The first floor lobby contains at least a dozen small halls with special waiting areas for massage.
There were some expensive snacks being sold at the front desk and there were a lot of customers. There were many films playing at the same time, and Leo had no doubt chosen the one adapted by director Luke, and his spiritual awareness covered other theaters in advance.
The style of the poster is a bit childish, but many people bought tickets just for Luke's name.
The entire theater was packed.
Leo has read the beginning of the story, and with the background music, he feels more involved.
"Monkey! Is the headband the monkey is wearing made of gold?"
There were many children, and when they saw the monkeys come out, they started dancing and shouting.
The parent sat calmly aside, chewing a snack: "Maybe."
"That monkey..."
The shadow of a huge dragon head suddenly appeared in front of the father and son.
One eye, big and one small, widened in fear.
"No crying, no shouting, no noise, understand?"
The two demons trembled and nodded at the same time.
Under the shielding spell, the audience around didn't understand what was going on, but when they finally quieted down, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Before the shadow disappeared, Leo saw out of the corner of his eye that an audience member in the back row kept kicking the front seat, trying to attract its attention.
The dragon's tail flicked lightly, leaving a red mark on the face of the spectator who kicked the chair.
The dumped magician was about to lose his temper, but when he saw the dragon head, he sat back in shock.
Pop. He decisively slapped the other half of the face.
Under good order, other viewers were able to watch the movie more attentively.
The story adapted by Lu Jia is one of the most classic ones: "The Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon".
Compared with text, it is difficult to reflect the fun of each character in a short movie, and Tang Seng can only make his first appearance in a stereotyped form.
The audience was furious throughout the whole process!
Not only did Tang Seng wrongly accuse Sun Wukong once, he did it again, again, and again!
Sun Wukong is not some soft-hearted young master, he has a rebellious spirit in his bones, and he is smart and powerful.
A pair of sharp eyes can see through everything.
So much so that when the audience stood in the God's perspective and watched it being suppressed, they wanted to rush in and punch Tang Seng twice.
A monkey who is both talented in literature and martial arts is lying on the ground, holding his head and screaming. Who can tolerate this?
"Go save that monkey!"
This time the child subconsciously called out to Leo and did not stop him. He was also sharpening his claws, wishing he could poke them into the screen.
The story ends with the same ending as the original novel.
The Great Sage bid farewell to Tang Monk and said, "If a demon captures Master, you should say that I am his eldest disciple."
Tang Seng said: "I am a good monk, I will not mention your name, you evil man, you can go back now."
The Great Sage flew away on his somersault cloud, crossing the mountains and the sea.
Amid the misunderstandings and contradictions, the audience felt torn, angry but also wanting to see Tang Seng regret his actions.
However, what was left to them was the image of Monkey King’s long journey on the screen.
The child was sharp-eyed: "Look, there are words!"
At the end of the film, a few lines of subtitles scrolled:
——Adapted from Wu Chengen's Journey to the West.
——The TV series will be broadcast soon.
——On June 24th, next to the TV, we faced 81 difficulties together!
When the lights were turned on and the theater became bright again, the audience, who had been feeling upset after watching the movie, now looked at each other in confusion, their attention somewhat diverted.
"What's a TV series? Is it another name for a movie?"
"I don't know. What is a TV?"
The only relatively clear one is the eighty-one difficulties. Smarter audiences immediately realized that "The Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon" should be just one of them.
Isn't there a lot more to see? So will the Monkey King come back in the end?
The relevant exchanges did not stop until we left the cinema.
Suddenly there was a crackling noise in the distance, which scared them.
I saw that the shops that had not opened before were now using firecrackers to attract people's attention.
The loud speaker looped over and over again: "New store opening, accepting reservations. The latest TV sets will give you a pleasant viewing experience!"
TV set? Making sure he heard it right, the child was very curious and ran over, greeting his parents as he ran.
“Come quickly!”
With the first person taking the lead, more and more curious spectators moved in that direction, and finally rushed forward like a swarm of bees.
A long line soon formed outside the cinema, and there was also a queue inside waiting to watch the movie.
This was the first time they made a movie, and the capitalists had not yet learned to cut corners. This was a work of great sincerity, and there were many high-quality works this time.
Everyone who comes out will be attracted by the long queue outside and will join the queue.
The spot stocks were quickly sold out, and while the pre-sale registration was pending, the new term "television" spread as people discussed it.
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Some people join in the fun, and some don't.
On a rare day off, Karen's mother, Mrs. Beryl, was lying in bed ready to enjoy life.
Although she is elegant and proper, she actually doesn't like socializing at all.
How nice it is to curl up in bed, read a book, and check the terminal.
Why do people have to go out?
Her freshly finished nails gently scratched the screen. After opening the community, Mrs. Beryl was quickly attracted by the purple-red words.
Entries that are too popular will show different colors, and those who can resist clicking on them are all geniuses.
"TV set?"
After having contact with the terminal, it is actually easy to understand what a TV is.
To put it bluntly, it intercepts one function of the terminal and can only be used to view things on a daily basis.
But the TV is much cheaper than the terminal, and it hardly consumes too many magic stones. Lady Beryl was attracted to it at first sight!
She is not short of money, she only cares about the experience.
Every time I use a terminal to watch online movies, the screen is too small and I have to hold it in my hand.
Wouldn’t it be perfect if there was a TV hanging on the wall opposite the bed?
Not only her, the public also has high expectations for television sets:
[Good news for the common people!] God knows how troublesome it is to have to queue up every time I go to the Internet cafe. 】
[I saw propaganda saying that in the future we can watch the News Broadcast and other programs on TV. Is that true? 】
[The inscriptions studied by Lord Luke were made by the dwarves and joined by the elves... How could this be fake [continue to promote 3D glasses]]
[I can’t take it anymore, I’m too excited! I have already grabbed the spot and am waiting for the "Journey to the West" to be aired on the 24th. I have had enough of the pain of chasing movies. 】
[I’m tired of following the serials and movies every day. Wait, I don’t need to follow the TV, right? 】
All hot spots within a day are almost dominated by televisions.
The TV is not priced high, of course, if you want a high-end appearance, that's another story. Apart from that, the price will be adjusted according to the resolution.
The resolution is average, so the material cost is naturally low, and the lowest one can be bought for only three silver coins.
It can be said that it has truly benefited thousands of households.
On the other hand, Luke's reputation is still rising.
In order to encourage the emerging industry, he did not let Karen schedule too many screenings for him. The box office on the first day was good, but it did not top the list.
However, no one cares about the box office. When other movies faced critical criticism, "The Monkey King 3" was lucky.
Audiences generally believe that films with higher box office than Journey to the West animation can be considered, but films with lower box office than this one don’t need to be watched.
The box office of animated films is the measure.
According to the Dragon Clan, when other investors were rushing to compete, Luke stood there and served as a ruler for them.
How thoughtful.
At this moment, Luke, who is "slightly aware of human nature", is checking the photo stones outside cinemas in various places.
He was sure that he had not discovered the whereabouts of the Demon King.
"Strange." The devil was silent, definitely doing something strange.
Luke closed his eyes and circulated his faith. It is easier to focus on yourself. It won’t take long for you to break through and become a legendary magician.
"Now it depends on who is faster."
Luka stopped thinking. He didn't see any trace of Quill Pen around him. As he was looking for her, the other party just walked in.
It was hot in the summer, so Feather Pen brought him a glass of cool juice.
It tasted like grapes, and as the juice flowed down his throat, Luke couldn't help but think of the kiss that night. His body temperature even rose a little after drinking it.
Before he was noticed to be abnormal, he asked first: "Where did you go this morning?"
"Put pressure on some nobles." There is a demon who is not satisfied with the abolition of the aristocratic system. In this process, he also checks if there is any trace of the devil.
Luke became interested when he heard this: "You defeated them."
Quill shook his head: "Learn from you."
Luke was puzzled.
Quill: "I just stood there in front of them and said, look me straight in the face."
It turns out that no one dares to look directly at a necromancer.
“…”
After sitting down, Quill finished the remaining half glass of juice and mentioned another thing: "Recently, your fans are increasing everywhere, and there are many clips on the Internet."
Luke already has a huge fan base, so he didn't take it too seriously after hearing it.
He has been busy checking the photo stones recently. When he entered the community, he was surprised to find that seven out of ten recommended videos were of himself.
There is no big data at the moment, it’s just pure popularity.
"Flowers bloom in the barren land, and the devil grows in the storm..."
The light-hearted and passionate style of the music, coupled with some clips of him performing on various occasions, received a lot of high praise below.
The comment made Luke's pupils tremble:
[Under the bloody sky, the boy doesn't know that his future has just begun. 】
[On this day, a young man walked into the Stone City. 】
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I watched a few more, and they were all similar background music.
Before he knew it, he had his own bgm.
The characteristic of celebrity short video editing is that it is very exciting. When Luke read it himself, he felt as if someone was reading his signature in his ear, and he tapped his toes for no apparent reason.
Quill handed over another newspaper.
The title "The Era Begins" was written in large letters on the page.
"Magic writing majors and the Internet are actively changing this era. It can be foreseen that the aristocracy system is a thing of the past, and various places are introducing measures to protect civilians...
Many experts believe that once Lord Luke becomes the Demon King, the demons and humans will usher in an unprecedented era of peace..."
"Your fans wrote this," said the quill.
Only fans would use the name Luke in professional reports.
In fact, this reporter is not only a fan, but also the latest passer-by fan.
The quill helped him turn the newspaper.
Luke looked carefully and wondered what this was.
“Your fans are on parade.”
“…”
The terminal has more specific videos.
An old man with a white beard excitedly said to the camera: "I support Lord Luke. I heard that the Demon Realm gives free Gugu eggs to the elderly, and the elderly can also receive subsidies!"
The freshman representative of the First Magic Academy is speaking on the stage:
"We have clearly seen Mr. Luke's efforts in education. I want to tell all the exchange students from the Demon Realm that you should make the right choice..."
Luke: “???”
Quill: "Two crown princes are not willing to give up yet. They are secretly trying to find legendary magicians to protect them, win over the downtrodden nobles, and covet the position of Demon King."
That's why he would take time out to intimidate those nobles.
In fact, Luke's dominance was already established, but he rose too quickly and was somewhat unwilling to accept the reality.
Many journalists exaggerated the facts and wrote sensational headlines.
What is "Civil War in Demon Realm"? Whether Iliad can really succeed in ascending the throne", "The battle between the demons has re-emerged", etc., which makes Luke's fans extremely unwilling.
"Supporters of different races are marching everywhere, preaching that you can become the devil."
Trying to interfere in other countries' internal affairs through demonstrations.
The number of short essays online about the benefits of Luke becoming a demon king increased by hundreds of thousands in a short period of time.
As Luke read, Quill deadpanned, "There are also some radicals who say they will never love again if you withdraw from the battle of the demon king."
There are indeed precedents in history of giving up the throne of demon king.
Luke looked up in disbelief. What kind of career-defying fans are these?
Quill suddenly said, "I think they are right."
Wealth and status, all of which Luke deserved.
Luke: “…”
"What can I do to save you, my love?"
Wake up!
Quill Pen didn't know that this was once a very famous TV series, and Luke had even auditioned for the new version of the short drama.
He only heard 'my love'.
The key words lingered, and the skin under his palm broke through the normal low temperature of the necromancer and actually became hot.
There's no hope.
Luke shook his head, brain-dead fans should be included in medical insurance.
Just as he was about to make a joke, he suddenly felt dizzy, almost to the point of blacking out.
Quill supported Luke in time to make sure that he had no magic disorder.
Airplanes, high-speed trains, medical insurance cards… the whole scene flashed by, and the dizziness quickly disappeared. Luke stood firm again, breathing deeply.
Is it because I miss the real world that I have illusions?
Of course, he wasn't that naive. After the brief dizziness subsided, Luke immediately thought about the reason behind it.
After finding no results, he went to see a pharmacist to make sure that there was nothing wrong with his body.
In the end, it can only be attributed to the excessive consumption of magic power and lack of rest in the recent period.
Luke had to calm down and sort out the power of faith in his body.
While he practiced, Quill watched over him.
The mechanical clock passed a grid, and the feather pen's gaze towards the opposite window gradually focused.
High in the sky, the rules of the starry sky seemed to have loosened a little, and there was some black air faintly mixed in the middle.
Cold, dark, and reminiscent of the breath of the dead. He frowned slightly:
"It's not a good sign."
At the same time, many people in different places were looking up at the sky.
The fortune teller with a white beard squinted his eyes high in the tower. The light spots on the star map below moved chaotically, and his connection with the heaven and earth was weakened invisibly.
The mermaids in the deep sea, the orcs in the wilderness, and the griffins that rush around every day occasionally lose their sense of direction. Even magicians would experience some sluggishness when mobilizing elemental forces, but the elves have the strongest perception.
The elves, who are born with the most acute sense of nature, have occasionally felt uncomfortable recently. It is a purely physiological nausea.
The Tree of Wisdom is still saving the souls of the dead in the Tree of Life, and for the time being it is unable to spare the time to comfort these little elves.
The Elf King and the Dark Elf Chieftain, it was rare for the two to sit at the same table.
A look of surprise flashed across the dark elf's stern and beautiful face: "Two days ago, I felt something was wrong."
Two days ago?
The Elf King frowned, his reaction was actually forty-eight beats slow.
The dark elf leader sarcastically reminded: "You were Monkey Brother at that time, Monkey Brother."
“…”
The Elf King did not argue and picked up the terminal.
The Saint sent a message just a minute ago. He only took a glance, his emerald eyes darkened, and he said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid it has something to do with the Demon King. The Saint has gone to find Luke."
You have to make some arrangements yourself.
Everything went smoothly for Luke's training, and he encountered no problems sensing the elements.
The law of faith is less affected by the environment alone but more affected by the group.
After sorting out his magic power for a full hour, when he opened his eyes again, a dazzling light suddenly appeared at the door.
"My eyes." Even if you are a flowery person, your eyes should not be blinded by the light.
Not far away, silver threads seemed to be spread on the ground but there was some distance between them. A ferret was chirping on the man's shoulder. The saint stood outside with a gentle smile and knocked on the door twice with his fingers.
The quill was not surprised by the saint's arrival, and thought it was related to the recent abnormalities.
Lujia took the initiative to move a few small stools out so that he could breathe some fresh air.
The ferret also received its own little stool.
After everyone sat down in a row, Lujia sighed, "It feels like we are the ones gossiping about others at the entrance of the village."
The saint, who was about to gossip about the Demon King, had his smile slightly frozen.
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Excerpt from Luke's diary:
Come on, good friends should fight the cricket devil together behind the scenes [eat melon]
Sage: Use civilized language. We are thinking about the worries of all ethnic groups and worrying about the affairs of the world.
This shouldn't be considered a spoiler. To protect everyone's good mood over the weekend, I'd like to explain in advance that there are other reasons for the physical discomfort of 6+. It's not a big deal and won't have any impact.
One hundred Happy Week red envelopes will be randomly dropped~
PS: The red envelopes are not sent out manually by the author one by one. The system has a random option, so it is truly random [Cat’s Paw]
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