Lord Of Dying Smoke - Chapter 240



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The King of Death Smoke Episode 240

The Last Masterpiece and the Final Choice (13)

People usually experience their first romantic relationship in middle or high school, or at the earliest in their 20s.

The person receiving the confession may have their own set of hardships, but they are nothing compared to the person confessing.

I can’t consult my parents, and it’s hard to consult my friends. I usually feel sorry for people who seek advice online, but I often stay up all night searching to see if there’s anything I can learn from those places.

Bold confessions rarely lead to good results. After all, confessions aren’t meant to be a start, but rather a final confirmation stamp on a contract.

That is why many prospective couples today feel anxious and wonder, “Is this the green light?” or “Is it okay for me to ask someone out?” and end up jumping for joy.

And those who do not have such confidence are usually destined to suffer greatly.

-I am a 24-year-old woman. I think my opponent is really annoying and doesn’t understand me, so I’m going to have a showdown today, so please cheer me on. We met for the first time at an awards ceremony, and it’s been less than 3 years since we met, and I’m proud to say that we’re close. I followed him to his hometown and became close, and we’ve even worked together on projects because of our jobs.

└Not possible;

└Nono, that’s not what a confession is…!

└Jeba Ryuㅠㅠ If you don’t have the face of an actor, don’t try itㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Thank you for your answer. Fortunately, I have the looks of an actor. Does that mean I have a good chance?

└?

└?

└… … .

└Ugh, shit;

Aislinn Lewis was a prime example.

* * *

-? I don’t know why you’re asking about my savings, but I have some. I don’t like aggressive investments, so I have about $60 million, mostly in bonds, and no real estate. Do you think this will increase my success rate? He doesn’t seem to be very interested in that.

-No. We don’t have hundreds of properties. We have a few condominiums in Manhattan and downtown New York. We don’t have any commercial properties.

-Yes, the man has never shown any interest in my property.

-… Yes, he is a real person.

-… … They’re not Batman or Iron Man. They don’t exist.

-Wait a minute, are you swearing just now?

-That’s very rude. There should be dignity in your words and actions. Aren’t you ashamed of using such vulgar language? Please give me a proper answer.

└The correct answer is: I think I’ll give up

└Shut up

Aislin threw her phone down in frustration.

I tried to do something to relieve my anxiety, but I ended up losing my initial investment.

Although not as ugly as Aislin, Seobom in the corner was also biting her fingernails with wavering eyes – the manager tried to stop her but got scared and backed away – and Penelope in the audience was also sighing but feeling complicated inside.

As is often the case with those who give in to the momentum, the actors who got into it eventually began to feel a sense of self-destruction, wondering if this was right.

‘There’s a Korean proverb that says, “Whether you win or lose, you’re still the same.” I guess… .

Penelope thought that since it was going to be a close match anyway, it might as well win.

‘That’s just what I’m saying.’

As the bizarre proverb from the Korean Peninsula was added and the audience that had dispersed during the commercial break returned, the actresses each tried to contain their tension in their own way.

“So, aesthetically, actor Lewis is clearly ahead!”

“You can’t evaluate theatrical techniques as they are! That’s not what actor auditions are for in the first place!”

“Then what do you see? You have to evaluate the weapon you have!”

Meanwhile, the bickering at the judges’ table continued.

All three were excellent and thoughtful(?) works, but that inevitably led to even more extreme differences of opinion.

“In the end, it all comes down to how appealing the video is! Otherwise, there would be no reason to hold an audition like this!”

‘s founding member, CBC’s financial director, raised Aislin’s hand separately from the seal applause.

As a director, he felt that there was no need for any evaluation criteria other than the completed play.

“This is an actor audition, and what we should evaluate is the actor’s quality! In Henry Pyen’s eyes, there was no one with as much emotional power as Seo Bom!”

Director Henry, who was also a founding member, raised Seo Bom’s hand.

He insisted that as a director, the actor’s natural qualities are most important.

“Hmm….”

Representative Jaylen remained silent.

He just kept wondering how he could make his nephew the best.

But all three groups agreed on one thing.

“… Let’s get this straight. This is essentially a winner-decision. And the winner of the audition should be given a special treat. Do you agree?”

“Oh, of course.”

“That special privilege will be given to the role after the full season starts. Is that correct?”

“Of course.”

“So, we are trying to decide on a double lead role and Kang’s partner for that will practically continue the season. We have to keep that in mind.”

This line was released right away thanks to the production team’s quick decision.

“Wow!!!”

“oh my god!!”

“We get to have a vote in deciding who will be the main character in this series!”

“When you get home, you can have my Xbox as payment, son!!”

The effect was amazing.

As if nothing had happened, the audience of 30,000 people erupted in wild cheers and applause.

And, the host on stage had the power to continue that atmosphere.

[1 year and 3 months! The audition that has been going on for 1 year and 3 months ends today!]

[First, we will count the audience votes! Please start voting within 10 minutes from now!]

[Your choices determine the future of the series!]

The final choice has begun.

* * *

As with most auditions, this special also reflected the audience’s votes to some extent.

As with most auditions, the percentage was somewhat at the discretion of the candy seller, sometimes as low as 5% or as high as 1%, but the audience was excited.

Anyway, isn’t it enough just to be able to influence something?

“Who will you vote for?”

“It’s difficult….”

“Honestly, wasn’t spring better?”

“If you look at only the impressive parts, it was like that, but if you look at the play as a whole… .”

While the audience was chattering away, the stage camera alternately captured the faces of Seobom, Aislin, and sometimes Penelope on stage.

For actors who are skilled at controlling their facial expressions, their nervous expressions were unusually evident.

Of course, this created a sense of ‘once in a lifetime’ and brought out even more cheers.

In the midst of such enthusiasm, only director David was puzzled.

“It’s strange. After all, isn’t the choice of lecture important to them? I don’t think there’s any need to be nervous about the audience vote.”

“Um, have you never met that guy named Kangmin?”

“Oh, yes. I just didn’t get the chance… .”

“He was a more terrifying guy than any other guy.”

Director Kim Chul muttered.

“The stubbornness to push forward with a goal, the madness to not realize how crazy it is, the tenacity to start digging a tunnel instead of turning back when the road is blocked… .”

“Oh, that, that sounds like crazy…?”

“Oh, of course you’re crazy! But that’s only half the understanding. It’s crazy, but those kinds of people are more sensible and fair than crazy.”

“then…?”

“Yes. If there is a huge difference in audience ratings, it means there is no room for fighting.”

Director David swallowed.

Audience voting involved casting a vote by scanning a QR code printed on the back of the ticket.

The voting lasted exactly ten minutes.

It was the longest 10 minutes.

Seobom’s lips twitched, and Aislin barely managed to hold herself back when she was caught on camera trying to throw her phone back.

The host got excited.

[I can’t believe it! We’ve got 30,000 votes!]

[Exactly 30,000 votes! Not a single person in the audience gave up voting! Amazing!]

[I will announce it right away without wasting time!]

[Audience Voting! Who will be the winner of that glorious first place?]

[The main character!]

[… At this very moment, we have news that the number of people joining us has surpassed 70 million! That’s amazing!]

[Yes, thank you for the boos. Let’s get back to the presentation!]

[The main character is-!]

[The main character is–!!]

[Continuing with the advertisement!]

Manager Chuyeonji desperately stopped Seobom from throwing the earphones she was holding. The audience, who took it as a joke, burst into laughter.

The host wasn’t joking around anymore.

The results were announced two minutes later and there was an eruption of cheers.

[Amazing! It’s almost a tie!]

[Actors Lewis, Seo Bom, and Olsen each shared 10,000 votes!]

[A difference of a few hundred votes is within the margin of error! Amazing!]

No one questioned the margin of error in the tally of votes. The baton went straight to the judges.

The judges who had been fighting and arguing just held onto their convictions and pressed their buttons.

“Whaaaa …

The result was an even louder roar than before.

Even the host looked embarrassed for a moment, unable to control his expression.

The judges looked at each other, smiled wryly, and shrugged their shoulders.

[Something unbelievable, something truly unbelievable happened!]

[Peter Jaylen, CEO! Francis Lang, Director! Henry Pyen, Director! …]

[The votes of the 15 judges, who are called Naero, were split exactly, literally, equally!]

Three works.

A sign that is split like a pot’s legs.

Neither the audience vote nor the judges vote could decide the winner. So what happened next was obvious.

The cheers from the audience were now closer to screams.

[So now only the final step remains.]

The host lowered his voice slightly.

At the same time, everyone in the audience read the mood and lowered their voices.

Everyone knew what was about to happen.

Now one person’s vote would decide everything.

30 thousand people.

No, tens of millions.

Everyone’s eyes were focused on the spot where the camera was pointing.

[Maybe it was this way from the beginning.]

Kang Min had his eyes tightly shut with a calm expression on his face.

[At first, when the William White commercial became famous, there were people who laughed at it.]

[When caused controversy, there were those who laughed at it.]

[They were busy laughing at a project called an actor audition targeting the world on a talk show and saying it would fail. Even the host of the talk show did the same.]

[But who could do that at this moment?]

The host raised his hand and turned to the video.

Kang Min’s face from to passed by as a single flow.

Just 30 seconds of video.

All that was reflected there was struggling.

But sometimes, a single struggle becomes history.

Since the methodology was a little different, who could find fault with the results he achieved?

And then the time came to make the final decision on all of it.

All that remained were the words painted in red on the darkened screen.

At the same time, all the lights in the room went out.

And then, only in one place did the lights come back on.

It was a place where a man was.

‘… … .’

In it, Seobom reminisced about Kangmin from the past.

‘… … .’

In that house, Aislin watched the current Kangmin.

‘… … .’

Outside, Penelope thought of the future Kangmin.

The three colored gazes each held their own emotions and looked at one place.

Beyond that, in the audience, Director Hong Ji-ho, Writer Baek Chae-yi, Producer Yoo Ho-hyun, Director Kim Kang-hyun, Producer Han Ye-seul, Director Kebab, Writer Yoo Ji-min, Actor Yoo Ji-yoo, Stefan Zishler, Harry Gordon, Lloyd Gonzalez, Finnegan Stix, Zoya Stix, two professors, theater owner, and Hopper Dusk were all looking at the same place.

The last moment,

The host’s declaration echoed.

[The man who started it all concludes!]

[Please announce the winner!]

Kangmin opened his eyes.

and,

hmm,

what,

As usual, he started to bicker.

“Let’s make it a joint win.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

… … .