Chapter 60: Otto's Disciple and Welt II
"Why is the Bronya's model from three years ago?! Why can't they use the Bronya's current body?!"
Bronya was agitated, so much so that she didn't even notice her old speech quirk slipping out. Her current figure was quite well-developed, yet her character model was based on her flat-chested self from three years ago.
"You'll have to ask the guy upstairs about that," Sabu said, taking a sip of coffee and pointing a thumb upwards.
Fuming, Bronya stood up. After taking a few steps, she realized no one was stopping her, so she silently sat back down.
Kiana stared at the direct and suggestive lines in her script, her simple tuna brain nearly overheating. Her face turned beet red. While she would occasionally take advantage of Mei, she had never said anything like this.
I want to drink Mei's juice...
How could she say such a thing out loud? Suddenly, Kiana wanted to try it. She was a little curious what Mei's juice would taste like.
"I have no objections," Himeko said, perfectly fine with her character setting and model.
"My character is the 3rd Herrscher..." Raiden Mei's impression of Herrschers was still that of god's messengers who destroyed the world. She couldn't help but get a headache, especially after seeing her Herrscher persona's lines.
"Mei, don't overthink it! I'm sure you'll be a Herrscher who fights for humanity, just like the 1st Herrscher!" Kiana scooted closer to Mei.
Sabu could immediately tell that their relationship was special, but she had no opinion on lesbians. Perhaps because she herself was...
"Does anyone have any questions about the script or character settings? Feel free to ask," Sabu said with a smile. "Just a heads-up, I'm very efficiency-focused, so my tone might get a bit harsh once we're in the recording studio. I hope for your understanding."
"I have a question!" Kiana was the first to raise her hand.
"Little Kiana, you don't have to raise your hand. This isn't a classroom," Shigure Kira chuckled.
"Sister Kira, this big sister just gives me the feeling that I'm in class," Kiana said, scratching her head.
"Sister... Kira?!" Hearing Kiana's term of address for Kira, Sabu nearly spat out her coffee. Her eyes widened as she stared at Kira in disbelief.
I don't even have the nerve to let little Kiana call me 'sister,' yet you, an old woman six years my senior, are having her call you sister?!
Seemingly noticing Sabu's glare, Shigure Kira felt no shame at all. Instead, she shot a look back at Sabu, signaling her to keep her mouth shut.
Fine, fine.
Sabu understood Kira's meaning and could only nod helplessly.
Kiana, of course, couldn't understand their silent exchange. She said earnestly, "I feel like the me in the story is a bit too dumb. It doesn't capture this young lady's smart-talent at all. At the very least, this young lady doesn't misuse idioms!"
Kiana put on an expression identical to Theresa's proud look.
Sabu and Shigure Kira exchanged a glance. They didn't think there was anything wrong with how Ya Qing had written the character; in fact, it was a little too accurate.
"Kiana, it's 'talented and smart,' not 'smart-talent'," Mei gently corrected her.
"Ah!"
"The Bronya does not consent. The Bronya does not want a flat body. The Bronya wants her current body," Bronya muttered, a dark aura emanating from her.
"What terrifying killing intent!" The sensitive Kiana felt it instantly and scurried away from Bronya, squeezing herself into the space between Himeko and Mei.
Mei looked at the cowardly Kiana-cat with amusement before asking seriously, "What should we do if we can't capture the feeling of the characters? The Herrscher personality... I don't think I can pull that off."
"Just try your best to lean into the personality. If you really can't do it, don't force it," Sabu said. "Schicksal currently has a research project on mimicking timbre and emotional tone, it's just not fully debugged yet. But it's good enough to be used as a substitute if needed."
With Mei's problem solved, only Bronya was left. Sabu turned to look at her.
"Br... I want to see Ya Qing."
...Ten minutes earlier, on the 33rd floor, Ya Qing was enjoying the afternoon tea Rita had brought him while calling Welt Yang. The moment he dialed, the other end picked up instantly.
"Ya Qing Schar—"
"Mr. Welt—"
They both spoke at the same time.
"You first."
"You go ahead."
They spoke simultaneously again.
"I'll go."
"I'll go!"
They spoke in unison a third time.
A moment of silence hung in the air.
"Mr. Welt, it seems we're truly in sync," Ya Qing said, breaking the awkwardness.
"Heh." If he didn't need something, Welt Yang really didn't want to have too much contact with Otto's people, especially one who had played him for a fool.
"Mr. Welt, I need your help," Ya Qing got straight to the point.
"I don't see how I can possibly help you," Welt Yang's guard shot up, afraid his opponent would set a trap for him in his words.
"In the previous script, I portrayed President Otto as a villain despised by the audience. Now, my Honkai script needs a new villain. I'm sure you won't refuse my proposal and will certainly offer your assistance, right?" Ya Qing said, standing on the moral high ground.
"Fine. Go tell the netizens that you were the writer of the first movie, not me. See if they're willing to help you then!" Welt Yang replied coldly.
Ya Qing's expression changed. He knew full well that if the truth came out, he would be torn to shreds by Schicksal's employees.
"You're asking me to die."
"Sorry, I'm not the writer."
"Who would know?"
Ya Qing said playfully, "Mr. Welt, I remember at the very beginning, you were very insistent. I was forced to let you join the script's creation, but now you're not happy about it."
Welt Yang almost coughed up blood. He had only joined the script's creation to supervise Schicksal and ensure they didn't write anything to slander Anti-Entropy. But now, a giant scapegoat pot was sitting on his head, causing him to be flamed by the entire internet.
"Ya Qing Schariac, you truly are cunning. I admit, you got me," Welt sighed. "Tell me, what kind of help do you need?"
"Not so fast. Just like last time, you should look at the script first."
"I'm not looking!" Hearing that phrase gave Welt instant PTSD.
"I promise you, Mr. Welt, my name will be the only one in the writer's credit for this movie. I swear on the President's honor," Ya Qing said, finally making a serious promise.
Only then did Welt open his email and pull up the script. He thought Ya Qing was talking about the president of the Far East branch—in other words, himself. But in Ya Qing's heart, there was only one President he recognized.
"Are you insane?!"
After reading the script, Welt could no longer maintain his composure. He knew how much the real Cocolia loved her adopted children, but the Cocolia in the script was a deranged woman who wouldn't hesitate to experiment on her own children, even killing a poor girl who had become a Herrscher.
"Mr. Welt, that's precisely why I have such a headache. I don't know what price I'll have to pay to get Ms. Cocolia to agree," Ya Qing said, rubbing his temples.
"She will never agree."
Welt came to a conclusion.
"Mr. Welt, don't be so certain. President Otto once taught me that no one is perfect. Everyone has their flaws; they're just hidden well."
"Now that you mention it..." Welt thought carefully. "She does seem to have one weakness."
"What must I do?"
"Invest."
"Hahahaha." Ya Qing laughed from the bottom of his heart. He never expected that the problem that had troubled him for days could be solved by something as simple as throwing money at it. "Mr. Welt, I really wish I could have a drink with you right now."
"Forget it. I can help you talk to Cocolia, but you have to do something for me in return."
"Mm, asking for a price in exchange for a request. Nothing is more normal. Mr. Welt, what do you desire? Power, wealth, knowledge, technology? All of these are trivial."
"Nothing so troublesome. I just need you to help a few actors."
"Is that all?"
"Yes, just that one small thing."
"I would be delighted to be of service to you, my esteemed... Mr. Welt."
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