"How can this be possible? We will have to come back to grab tickets later. Let's go back and have a good rest first..."
"Have a good rest, why did you take out the quilt?!!!"
... ... .
When all places were getting busy with the release of the new movie, the trailer was played not only in the north and south, but also in the main entrance square of the Imperial Mage Academy.
Just as Du Lin said before, he made "Fate Zero" this time in order to spread magical alchemy to a wider range, so there is no doubt that at Du Lin's request, the trailer of "Fate Zero" was also released at the Imperial Mage Academy where the Mage Tower is located.
Of course, since there were not many people in the Mage's Tower these days, the only people who saw the trailer were the old guys who only came out occasionally.
And what are their comments on "Fate Zero"...
"Nonsense! What the hell is this? Summoning heroes from history? I've never heard of such magic!!!"
"Yes, and there's something like the Holy Grail that can grant all wishes. Why study magic when you have something like this!!"
"But it's quite interesting. The magician and the summoned heroic servants team up to seize the Holy Grail that can fulfill any wish. I haven't seen such an attractive story in a long time..."
"Yes, that cute girl named Saber reminded me of the adjutant I met on the battlefield when I was young. At that time, I applied to her, hoping that she could be my guardian knight. Ah, I really want to go back to that age..."
"Aren't you afraid that your wife will hear you saying this... If you get beaten to death later, don't blame us for not warning you..."
In the square, the great wizards who usually stayed in their own research rooms came out one after another and started discussing the new movie that would be released in two days.
For them, the movie itself is just so-so, but Du Lin's story this time is also very attractive to these old guys, so much so that they are willing to give up their own research and come to see what kind of story the new movie tells.
As for Dean Hohenheim, who had also watched the trailer for "Fate Zero" and was standing on the high tower, he silently retracted the Eagle Eye Technique he had just used and asked Scar beside him: "Have you heard that kid Durin talk about the plot of the new movie? I feel like this kid is justified in declaring war on other disciplines..."
Yes, even if other magicians could not see the hidden tricks in the story of "Fate Zero", Hohenheim, as someone who was quite familiar with Durin, would naturally not miss any details. He almost immediately guessed Durin's expectations for the new movie, and at the same time, he could not help but have a subtle expectation for the new semester. After all, if he guessed correctly, this year's new semester would probably have some very interesting scenes.
In this regard, Scar couldn't help but wipe the sweat off his forehead after hearing what the dean said. He knew exactly what Durin was going to do, but it was not easy for him to tell him that someone was going to take away the next batch of freshmen in one go, so he could only say half-heartedly, "I've read a little bit. Although it's indeed an interesting plot, it won't have any impact on rational magicians..."
"Haha, what are you saying? Don't you see that the old guys below have their minds full of movies at this moment? How can they be rational? Anyway, I don't care about this matter. If anything happens later, you can solve it yourselves."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Scar naturally did not dare to refute the dean's words. Hohenheim, who had once again broken the alchemy array model in his hand, said angrily, "What the hell is this thing? Damn it! When will the magic alchemy class start?! I'm ready!!"
“… … .”
In response to this, Scar, who had been tutoring the dean in the basics of magical alchemy for several days, explained some basic things to the dean with a smile and tears. He also looked again at the square in the distance where only two or three old wizards were still standing.
Thinking of the lively scene that would take place in two days, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Chapter 100: First Day of Release
Chapter 100
Two days is not a very long time for normal people. After all, if you break it down, two days is just 48 hours, 2880 minutes. In such a strange world where there is almost no concept of minutes and seconds, it is almost impossible for people to have an idea of it.
However, the two days before the release of "Fate Zero" were an unbearable nightmare for the viewers who watched the trailer. After all, when they saw that the movie they had been looking forward to was about to be released but found that there were still more than 2,000 minutes left, they really wanted to strangle themselves to death and jump to the timeline two days later.
Of course, strangling yourself won't jump the timeline, and there's no other way to make time pass slowly except waiting patiently. So what you often see these days is a bunch of idle young people squatting in the square in groups of two or three, watching the trailer over and over again, with their lines almost memorized. Some of them don't even have the chance to watch the trailer because they have work to do, and can only be distracted at work and think about when the movie will be released. What's even more amazing is that when they are worried about being scolded by their boss, they find that the boss is also unaware of the employees' laziness because he is looking forward to the movie too much.
In this case, the sun and the moon gradually alternate, and then alternate again... ... .
Finally, the ticket sales for the new movie "Fate Zero" have officially started!!
... ...
"Don't grab it! Don't grab it! Damn it! I told you not to grab it, everyone has a share, didn't you hear me?!"
"Who cares about you!! I promised my girlfriend that I would definitely get tickets for Fate Zero!!"
“Get out of my way!!”
Chaos broke out at the entrance of the Northrick Cinema. Due to the rapid expansion of the audience of the film industry, the scale of the new movie release this time was much more enthusiastic than the last time "Goblin Slayer". Especially after Du Lin cancelled the premiere system, a group like scalpers was born unknowingly. Of course, most of the scalpers nowadays just help wealthy businessmen buy movie tickets. When they discover the opportunity to make a fortune by reselling tickets in the future, Du Lin may have to purge the scalpers.
In short, such chaotic scenes occurred in almost every cinema in the empire, including the newly opened cinemas in the North. Due to the release of "Goblin Slayer" and the large number of audiences, the scene of "Fate Zero" this time can also be described as crowded.
Of course, the chaos of this situation is still under Durin's control. He has already asked Barnir to expand the industrial chain of cinemas according to the population ratio of the town. A large city like Northrick with a population of more than ten thousand has opened more than five chain cinemas. This time, even if only a prototype has been created, it has to be made up under pressure. Fortunately, Durin invented a new unified live broadcast method, otherwise the number of imaging crystals may not be enough, and then he can only go to the Dwarf Kingdom to purchase a batch of new imaging crystals... ...
In short, compared to the chaotic scene in the cinema, some places are quite idle at the moment, and the first one to be affected is undoubtedly the Imperial Mage Academy where the Mage Tower is located.
Since today happens to be the day for the new students of the Imperial Mage Academy to enroll, most of the freshmen who have beautiful dreams of becoming magicians are coming to this place, which symbolizes the pinnacle of the Imperial mage world, for the first time.
For them, the first day as a freshman should have been a time to make new friends and get familiar with the campus. But in fact, what greeted them first was a huge screen placed at the main entrance of the academy. While the trailer of "Fate Zero" was playing on it in a loop, a poster next to it clearly stated that the premiere of "Fate Zero" would be held tonight in the main square of the Imperial Mage Academy. All mages who obtained student cards today could attend the show and receive a small exquisite gift.
This kind of benefit, which was promoted at a complete loss, naturally gained a lot of popularity. In addition to making friends with other students, the most talked-about topic for all freshmen on the first day at school was this so-called movie.
The freshmen from other places were still a little confused for the time being, but some freshmen from the southern border were very happy. Originally, these people thought that they had to report for freshman orientation today and would not be able to watch the premiere of "Fate Zero". As a result, when they came here, they found that not only could they watch it directly, but they didn't even have to fight for tickets. They were so excited. With their promotion, most of the freshmen, even those from areas that were completely unfamiliar with movies, gradually became interested in it at this moment.
After all, since freshmen have few common topics to begin with, now that something hot and interesting has finally appeared, naturally no one will give up.
In short, the news that "Fate Zero" was going to be released spread throughout the Mage Tower very quickly, and almost every magician present made up their minds to go to the big square to watch the movie that night after watching the trailer of a few minutes.
Under the impact of public opinion that is boiling on its own without any need for any promotion, the movie is bound to attract the attention of all new students!
... ...
"Watch a movie! Let's watch a movie!!"
Following Aya's excited words, Edward's Tavern chose to close early in the morning, and all the customers left the tavern in tacit understanding, leaving the space to the people from the studio.
Although the premiere system has been cancelled, the production team, whether it is people from Edward Studios, the Snow Flower Theater, or actors from the army, all received free tickets, and they were undoubtedly VIP center seats. You have to know that these tickets can be auctioned at a high price of thousands of gold coins on the market.
In response, seeing everyone's excited expressions, Du Lin confirmed that Scar had already set up the stage in the square of the Imperial Mage Academy, then led everyone out of the closed tavern and came to the headquarters of the Northrick Cinema just opposite.
The current Northrick Cinema is completely different from before. As the place where the film industry originated, it is now built like a large shopping mall. The official posters of "Fate Zero" are pasted everywhere and can be seen without paying close attention.
In this situation, the most noticeable thing is the crowded crowd outside. There is no doubt that these people are waiting for the movie to be shown. Some of them have been waiting at the door of the cinema early in the morning, while others have bought tickets in advance and came late after finishing their work. But no matter what, it is certain that everyone is looking forward to the movie tonight.
Chapter 101 of "Fate Zero" (Part 1)
Chapter 101
In the screening room, most of the audience had already taken their seats. These people who had been looking forward to the movie showing since last night were now anxiously waiting for the image to appear on the white wall in the distance, while all kinds of sounds were echoing in the screening room.
Faced with such a scene, Du Lin, who was sitting quietly in the best position, found a more comfortable seat, then squinted his eyes and waited for the movie to begin.
However, before he could close his eyes for a moment, several familiar figures sat down behind him.
"Oh, is this the cinema? This is my first time here, and it feels quite lively..."
"No, no, no... Didn't I tell Your Majesty not to call yourself that? We got out secretly this time..."
"Dad... Dad, this popcorn thing is so good..."
"... ..."
The voice behind him made Du Lin's brows jump twice. He turned around immediately and saw a general of the empire, the king of the empire, and the king's little daughter...
"Uh, if I'm not mistaken, are you guys out for a picnic?"
In response to Durin's trembling words, General Wilhelm, who had just realized that Durin was sitting in front of him, laughed dryly and said, "I just accompanied His Majesty the King to watch a movie."
"A movie...?"
Du Lin showed a suspicious expression. After all, if the news of the king's disappearance from the imperial castle were to spread, there would definitely be trouble. In other words, if His Majesty the King were to leave the castle under normal circumstances, it would basically directly shock the entire royal family and aristocratic circles. If the other party really came out openly, the entrance of the cinema would probably have been surrounded by the Knights.
Wilhelm, who naturally knew this, also understood that his words were untenable, so he quickly added: "Ahem, who told you, Durin, to give that strange magic item that can communicate remotely to His Majesty the King last time? It was really difficult to get out, but now that I am outside to support you, all you need is a phone call, I mean a phone call, to get His Majesty the King out of the castle..."
"Oh, it's my fault..."
I didn't expect that this old general, despite his age, is so good at passing the buck.
Although Du Lin showed helplessness about this, he did not care much about it. After all, his original intention of creating movies was to allow everyone to have the right to pursue entertainment, even His Majesty the King.
Seeing that Durin seemed to have acquiesced to his presence, King Hubbard, who had been observing the young man, showed an expression of appreciation. Then, just when he was about to say something, the light of a movie gradually appeared on the white wall in front of him.
"Oh, is it finally starting?"
"Hurry up, I'm almost done with the snacks I just had."
"Is anyone organizing a group to watch it again? I've already bought the tickets!"
Various sounds flashed by in a flash, and this time, the video transmission alchemy equipment newly invented by Durin and Scar played the movie "Fate Zero" in all cinemas and wizard towers across the empire with the same signal.
Soon, as a white world slowly emerged on the screen, the story of "Fate Zero" officially began.
... ...
"My wife gave birth."
It can almost be said that it is abrupt, as the prologue of the story begins with the maid happily opening the door to call out Emiya Kiritsugu.
The main theme of the scene next is the conversation between Irisviel and Emiya Kiritsugu, who is holding her newborn baby.
Although it looks like a warm scene of the birth of a child, it is obvious that the atmosphere displayed by this couple who have just become parents is completely far from that of a normal couple. Rather than a scene of welcoming the birth of a new life, it is more like a scene of the death of an old life.
As expected, when Kiritsugu Emiya said, "Airy, I will kill you one day," everyone suddenly realized that this was not a heartwarming story. Although it could be roughly predicted from the trailer and the movie guide that this story might be cruel, when such a plot really appeared, the audience completely abandoned all their original fantasies.
Soon, when the audience was watching the plot of the prologue in confusion, not knowing how it would develop next, as Irisviel first said the key word "Holy Grail War", almost everyone realized at the first moment that the real plot was about to unfold.
At the same time, under the shadow of the last "Goblin Slayer", the audience is almost ready for intense scenes to appear at any time.
However, unfortunately, contrary to their ideas, the initial plot of "Fate Zero" has been describing the setting. Watching the head of the Toosaka family and Father Kotomine in the movie performing a duet while describing the setting of the Holy Grail War, most of the audience was confused, and some even yawned. After all, such a bland narrative is not what they want. Compared to watching a few rough guys chatting awkwardly, they would rather watch the blonde female knight that appeared in the previous trailer!!!
Finally, this plot ended with great difficulty, but the audience was disappointed that the movie still did not directly enter the theme of the Holy Grail War.
The person who appears on the screen is a man named Matou Kariya. When he was chatting with his childhood sweetheart, now the wife of Toosaka Tokiomi, he accidentally learned that the other party's daughter was adopted by Toosaka Tokiomi to his own Matou family. Therefore, he immediately returned to his family and started negotiations with the head of the Matou family, a shriveled old man.
To be honest, if it weren't for the previous movie and trailer, the audience would have been discouraged by the boring and lengthy prologue. Most people were confused by this part of the plot at this moment, and some people even got up to go to the "bathroom" more than once. In the end, they stayed because they were reluctant to give up the hard-earned right to watch the movie.
It can be said that the long prologue at the beginning of "Fate Zero" is very difficult for most audiences to endure, no matter how beautiful the pictures are or how well the actors perform. During this period, the tragic experience of the little girl Sakura Matou caused some audiences to cry out in grief, but because most people cannot get into the plot, even such a plot did not bring much feedback.
This is what Chase had persuaded Dooling to do during the filming, but the latter had no intention of changing it in the end and still adopted this step-by-step filming approach. The final result was a long prelude that was difficult for ordinary audiences to accept.
But after all, the prelude couldn't last forever, and as the plot about Weber finally came to the end, the plot finally came to the section about the summoning of heroic spirits in the trailer. This made most of the audience who were already extremely disappointed with the movie and even almost fell asleep perk up a little.
Chapter 102: Fate Zero (Part 2)
Chapter 102
Picol is a magician who has just been admitted to the Imperial Mage Academy. He is also the eldest son of a noble family in the imperial capital.
As the only person of his generation with magical talent, he was almost confirmed to be the heir to the title of this generation. However, he actually had a completely different ambition in his heart, which was to become a powerful magician who would go down in history. At least, he could just casually graduate from the Imperial Mage Academy with mediocre grades and then go back to inherit the family. This was not what he wanted.
For him, since he has decided to learn magic, he naturally has to do his best. Moreover, compared to being a boring noble, he would rather be a magician exploring the unknown.
However, it is not easy to convince the family. Since the family has already taken a fancy to him, they will naturally not let him go easily. In this case, there is no doubt that his last choice is to join the Tower of Mage and become a true imperial magician.
Although this seems to be a very difficult task, or it is difficult for a magician qualified to join the Mage Tower to emerge from a class of students graduating from the Imperial Mage Academy, this is the only chance for Picol.
Of course, for him, failing to become a magician and having to go back to inherit the family business would be a barely acceptable outcome.
Why do people always have to face such painful choices? He often thought about this from time to time...
In short, he was such a person. After gloriously becoming a freshman at the Imperial Mage Academy today, he also made up his mind to study magic well. However, this determination was shaken at the very beginning.
"Picolle, let's go to the Grand Plaza to watch a movie together."
Dylan, who was in the same dormitory, rushed in from outside, then grabbed Picoult who wanted to go to bed to meditate, and dragged and dragged the freshman who wanted to meditate all night to the door. At this time, outside the dormitory building, various freshmen were walking together towards the large square in the distance.
"Movies? What the hell is that?"
Apparently, because he was so focused on becoming a powerful magician, Pico didn't even have time to pay attention to the trailer that was playing on loop at the school gate. So even though everyone knew there was a movie tonight, he had an expression like, "What are you talking about? Am I living in a dream?"
"Anyway, you'll know when you get there."
Without giving his roommate time to understand the situation, Dylan pulled Piccol to the crowded square. Looking at the shocking scene in the distance, Piccol couldn't help but mutter, "The last time I saw so many people gathered together was when the capital held the founding ceremony..."
Similarly, it was not only Piccol who was shocked by the crowded scene. Most of the freshmen who had just arrived seemed very shocked. After all, students from the imperial capital might have seen similar scenes, but those from the other four regions were really like country bumpkins coming to the city.
The viewing platform and seats that had been arranged a long time ago surprised the large group of freshmen. Some old students who came to school early also showed surprised expressions. Or rather, they were even more surprised, after all, these things did not exist before they left the college.
In short, with several staff members sent by the Northrick Cinema guiding the students in and distributing movie brochures to them, the originally lively scene did not seem very chaotic, but remained orderly.
Piccol, who was also seated, first flipped through the movie booklet in his hand in surprise, and then asked anxiously: "This thing called movie... What is the meaning?"
"Uh, I don't know. Anyway, I saw everyone else coming so I followed them. Hahaha."
Dylan was not from the South, so naturally he had no idea what movies were. At this time, most of the people around him were in a similar situation. They had no idea what movies were and were brought here purely by the atmosphere.
"Qi, is this just a waste of time? I'm leaving first..."
Piccol, who aspired to become a great magician, turned around the moment he realized the situation, intending to leave immediately and go back to continue his meditation. However, almost at the same time, the picture gradually appeared on the huge screen in the distance.
In an instant, no matter whether they were really looking forward to the movie "Fate Zero" or were simply brought here by the atmosphere, everyone was staring at the screen in the distance where light was gradually emerging.
After all, most people were curious about the principles of this technology when they watched the trailer before. This time, the feature film even cancelled the crystal imaging step, which made everyone look shocked.