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Chapter 64. I'm Truly a Genius!
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That's right. After experiencing countless betrayals, Cujoh Jolyne finally discovered the problem. Although Pucci was quite reliable when it came to disappointing her, it was clear that he wasn't very smart.
But perhaps it's true that fools have their own blessings. Every actor Pucci recruited was exceptional!?
Whether it was Dio, Artoria, or Kirito.
In a certain sense, before "Phantom Blood" truly showcased its character charm, the somewhat mediocre and even off-putting early story of "Phantom Blood" was supported by the hard work of these actors!
If not for the improbability of such luck repeatedly landing great actors, and if Sakata Gintoki, the newly certified main character, was a reliable actor who could clearly lose money, Cujoh Jolyne really wouldn't dare let Pucci continue recommending actors.
But to be on the safe side, since "Phantom Blood" achieved its current popularity, a significant part of it was due to this luxurious cast of actors, who could be considered top-tier even in the industry. Then she would go the opposite way!
Using the worst actors to ruin the reputation that "Phantom Blood" had built!
It must be said, despite being deceived many times, this was entirely because Pucci and his team didn't play fair and always tricked and ambushed her, a weak woman.
This made her seem less sharp. If she could freely exert her will and walk this kind of evil path, Cujoh Jolyne's IQ would reclaim the high ground.
She deliberately searched for a bunch of bad films online. From the most obscure war films, she found a famous worthless actor who couldn't even play a small supporting role, and before a bullet even hit him, he was scared and fell to the ground, thus becoming notorious in the industry—
"Major!!?"
Looking at the fat man in front of her, Pucci was originally puzzled as to why Cujoh Jolyne was so adamant about inserting someone into the crew, and why she insisted on assigning this actor a major role.
Concerned that this might affect "Battle Tendency", all his doubts and worries dissipated at this moment. Although he wasn't the chosen actor who contributed to the scene of "Germany's technological level is the world's best," this was still the Major!
The same chosen actor from an alternate dimension, who said "Gentlemen, I love war" in "Hellsing Ultimate"!
"Well, actually, my name is Nobuo Tobita..."
(PS: Since the original work used the Major as a code name and never revealed the real name, the author uses the voice actor's name here.)
"Name doesn't matter. By the way, did you read the script before coming over?"
After spending time with Dio and others and improving his acting skills, Pucci suppressed his excitement and tried to maintain a serious demeanor, asking, "What role are you playing? Which role do you think you are suited for?"
Although in terms of physique, Stroheim, the perfect embodiment of the tall, muscular tough guy style from the "JOJO" series, is completely different from the Major, who, if not for Germany's late-stage wars leading to recruitment restrictions loosening from strict requirements to accepting anyone, wouldn't have been successfully recruited into the German army. Not to say it's just a little bit unlike, but it's fundamentally different.
But in terms of personal will!
The Major is undoubtedly one of the people Pucci has met with the most resolute will!
Even with his body transformed into machinery, he still firmly believes he is human and takes pride in his human identity!
Even in death, his steadfast will is why he refuses those who want to inject vampire blood into him and become a non-human vampire!
If such a character is cast correctly, it could be like Jonathan, directly becoming the most shining star in the industry.
And if not cast correctly, with their strong will, the addition of a mere full-dive template wouldn't affect their will in the slightest. Ultimately, it would only lead to a story with a chaotic ending.
This might also explain why the Major, despite being an actor for so long, has encountered war films and monster films that fit his chosen actor traits. But due to bad luck, he always drew roles he wasn't good at. This led to later on, no crew choosing him.
So even without finding Stroheim, Pucci was quite tempted by the Major, who had a less suitable appearance but was very fitting in terms of internal qualities.
But after seeing the Major's terrible resume, and the role arrangements for the Major being predetermined by Cujoh Jolyne in her role as an investor, Pucci's current mood was probably a mix of both joy and suffering.
If Cujoh Jolyne had indeed assigned some strange role to the Major, then he would argue and negotiate with Cujoh Jolyne no matter what. Perhaps in terms of judging people, Cujoh Jolyne's eye for talent was truly excellent, uncovering the discarded gem that was the Major.
But this level still fell far short compared to his own memories from the past life. Just as Pucci had already figured out how to persuade Cujoh Jolyne, before he could act, he heard a response that was both unexpected and reasonable...
"Well, Supervisor Pucci. President Cujoh said she wants me to play a military-related role named Stroheim..."
Perhaps aware of his poor resume, the Major's tone was noticeably weaker when saying this. After all...
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"Can Nobuo Tobita play a military role? He can't; he doesn't have that ability, you know!?"
With hands on her hips and feeling proud of her wise decision, Cujoh Jolyne said with a happy smile: "Even an actor like Nobuo Tobita can play a major role, rather than continuing to use JOJO and others, Green Dolphin Studio has truly lost its face!"
"...I can almost imagine how the audience who liked "Phantom Blood" will criticize us after "Battle Tendency" airs!"
"And coming up with such a damaging trick, I am truly so bad, so genius!!"