Chapter 9: Anti-Entropy Cooperation and Promotion Video
At the cross street of St. Freya's College's commercial district, the Café with a platinum sign is privately owned by Cillian. As a more expensive consumption spot in the college, not many people visit it, especially since it is still class time.
The seat that Cillian chose was next to the window, and the sunlight shone through the glass onto the succulents in the pots.
"Mr. Welt, I miss you so much since we last met in New York."
Cillian still remembers what Otto taught him when he was a child: when you face unfamiliar people, showing a friendly smile can avoid a lot of trouble and keep yourself out of trouble.
The brown-haired man sitting opposite Cillian raised his black-framed glasses and looked at Cillian vigilantly. The familiar tone almost made him suspect that the other person was Otto.
"Heh, I have nothing to discuss with Otto's people."
Siegfried, who was sitting next to Welt Yang, looked embarrassed. To be precise, he was also Otto's subordinate.
"Mr. Welt, you can't say that." Cillian behaved very elegantly, like a British gentleman. He ordered a glass of American coffee for Siegfried and Welt Yang, and a glass of sugar and milk for himself.
Cillian crossed his hands on the table to support his chin, and said with a half-smile: "Just as President Otto would never have thought that the Vice President of Anti-Entropy, who is on par with Schicksal, would actually be quietly working as a history teacher at Saint Freya College, which is invested by Schicksal?"
Welt Yang was choked and speechless.
"How about this, Mr. Welt, let's make a bet?"
Looking at Cillian's smile, Welt Yang felt inexplicably flustered and asked cautiously: "What bet?"
"You read the script first."
Cillian snapped his fingers.
Rita, the sexy secretary, walked to Cillian's table and placed three cups of American coffee on the tray in front of the three people with a smile.
"Rita, that's not what I meant," Cillian said awkwardly.
Rita smiled, took out the plan from behind her, and handed it to Welt Yang.
Rita stood quietly behind Cillian.
Welt Yang took the plan, looked at the calm Cillian and the fox-like Rita suspiciously, and said, "You just showed me such an important plan? Aren't you afraid that Anti-Entropy will copy it? After all, Anti-Entropy has been in the entertainment industry for twelve years before Schicksal."
Siegfried nudged Welt Yang under the table.
"I believe in Mr. Welt's character, and I also believe in the character of the two doctors of Anti-Entropy." Cillian used a spoon to shake the coffee and milk, took a sip, and smiled: "Besides, I also grew up watching the special effects directed by the two doctors. Arahato's demeanor and battles left a deep impression on me."
"In terms of directing, the two doctors can be regarded as my life mentors." Cillian respected the two doctors verbally, but there was not much admiration in his tone, as if he was talking about two strangers.
"Oh."
Welt Yang felt the light sandy feeling of the white paper. He originally had the intention of having fun and did not think that this young man could write a good script. However, the more he read, the more fascinated he became.
Especially when watching the part where Welt represents mankind in the chapter of the Herrscher of the Void, the chuuni soul in his heart began to burn.
Siegfried, who had read his own script, couldn't help but move closer and was immediately shocked.
Because the script he was shown was just black words on paper, but in order to show his sincerity in the project plan for Welt Yang, Cillian asked Patricia to work overtime all night to draw a sketch. The uncolored black and white comic format brought a greater shock to Siegfried.
About half an hour later, Cillian was biting a piece of bread, looking at Siegfried who was shaking Welt Yang angrily and kept saying angrily: "It's all your fault, it's all your fault. My wife is almost convinced Sirin, why are you here to make trouble?"
Siegfried looked angry, but he didn't actually use much strength.
Welt Yang's head was shaken until he was confused.
"Stop shaking it."
Welt Yang shook his head, trying to sober himself up, took off his black-framed glasses, looked at Cillian with an inexplicable look, took a deep breath, and said, "I have to admit that your script has surpassed Arahato."
"Hahaha." Cillian laughed softly, "Being recognized by you, Welt, I think this is the happiest day of my life."
Welt Yang said: "Anti-Entropy is willing to cooperate with the Far East Branch, but I need to work with you in the creation of future scripts."
Cillian's eyes turned cold in an instant, and his smile no longer had the kindness he had just had as if Welt Yang's words had touched his reverse scale.
"Mr. Welt, are you kidding?"
Welt Yang's momentum was not weak at all, and he stared into Cillian's eyes.
"Although the script is good, I still don't trust Otto."
Cillian said coldly: "Mr. Welt, I didn't lie."
Siegfried quickly came out to smooth things over, "Hey, hey, hey, Welt, Cillian, stop arguing, let's have a good chat."
Rita pinched Cillian's shoulders and signaled him to calm down.
"Everyone should take a step back."
"I allow you to participate in the creation of the script, but you are not allowed to change my ideas."
Welt Yang thought about it carefully and agreed.
"May our cooperation be sincere and successful."
"Um."
…
After a few days of cooperation with Anti-Entropy, Cheng Lixue worked day and night using Anti-Entropy's special effects technology and finally completed the promotional video.
In an instant, the calm network suddenly began to promote it. With the capital of Schicksal, it was entirely possible to let the whole world know about the release of Schicksal's first movie, Honkai Impact 3rd.
["When did Schicksal prepare to enter the entertainment industry?"]
["Looking at the length of the article, the girl, the mecha, it seems like they are going to attack Arahato."]
["Arahato!"]
["What a bunch of idiots! Didn't you see that they are cooperating with Welt Yang of the Anti-Entropy Group? You are just trying to lead the trend."]
Online reviews were mixed.
In Miss Pink Elf's live broadcast room, 300,000 people were watching at the same time. Elysia's cute virtual image blinked, and the barrage of comments instantly dominated the screen with Elysia being the most beautiful woman in the world.
"Hi~ dear fans, long time no see, did you miss me?"
The barrage of comments never ceased.
"Well, let's watch the controversial movie promotion video on the Internet during today's live broadcast, right? However, before the live broadcast officially starts, Elysia invited a special guest~"
Elysia opened the chat software mysteriously.
["Who is it? Who is it? Is it Eden?"]
["That's not right. Isn't Eden holding a national concert? Could it be Brother Kalpas?"]
["Is it really Brother Kalpas? (Excited)"]
Elysia was confused. The guests she invited were all beautiful women, such as Eden, Pardo, Mobius, and so on. But why were the fans watching the live broadcast so concerned about Kalpas?
And most of her fan base are boys!
Something is wrong. Something is very wrong!
Elysia shook her head. "No, it's not right. It's the first time for a newcomer to come to the live broadcast room~"
Elysia said to the people on the microphone: "Welcome, Cillian, to Elysia's live broadcast room for the first time~ Cillian~ Cillian~ Cillian~ Come and say hello to everyone~"
"Hello, I am Cillian Schariac."
Cillian's magnetic voice sounded, and the comments in the live broadcast room disappeared for a moment and then broke out into even greater excitement.
["Wow, the voice is so charming, my family, my ears are pregnant, I am bent!"]
["Little brother, little brother, do you have a girlfriend? If so, would you accept having another boyfriend?"]
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["I often fell into self-pity because I couldn't fit in with this group of perverts."]
["Wait, Cillian Schariac? The president of the Far East Branch of Schicksal, the youngest billionaire in the world's top 100!"]
["Oh my goodness, the top executives of the Schicksal Group, Miss Elf's connections once again shocked me. The last time was Dr. Mobius who was included in the biology university textbooks, and the time before that was the world-class superstar Eden."]
"No~" Elysia smiled wickedly, "The promotional video we are going to watch today is from Cillian's company~"
["A young CEO with a charming voice. If he is also handsome, wouldn't the buffs be stacked up? This is definitely the male lead!"]
["I knew I came to this world just to make up the numbers."]
"Okay, Elysia." Cillian didn't feel embarrassed, but he just felt a little uncomfortable. He was not good at communicating with others.
"I know." Elysia showed her skillful skills in controlling the situation and diverted the fans' attention with one sentence, "Before watching the video, I have some questions for Cillian~"
"Ask."
"This plot knife?"
Cillian took a deep breath and said in an unchanged tone: " The plot of Honkai Impact 3rd is sunny, positive, and uplifting."
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