Director

Moka Nali Village, a small village tucked away among the mountains, welcomed a new day today.

The sorrow brought to the village by the bandit raid and the demon's descent had been completely dispelled after the villagers celebrated their loved ones' safe return with songs and dances.

Today, a beautiful young woman had also arrived in the village. The moment she appeared on the street, she became the center of attention for everyone there.

"A quiet village..."

I Nuo slowly stepped out of the house, softly singing the score Joshua had given her. She had practiced all night. It had to be said that I Nuo had a talent for singing. Succubi all had a talent for singing; their voices were beautiful enough to seduce any man.

Music rang out in the sky. No one knew where it came from, yet the villagers instinctively accepted it as natural and listened to I Nuo's singing.

The succubus's ability was displayed to its fullest at that moment. Her voice enchanted the villagers, making them follow her wishes.

"When everyone wakes up in the morning, they all say..." I Nuo walked to the entrance of the village market, where she could see the village's only clock tower.

The clock tower chimed, signaling the villagers to wake up.

"Good morning." The villagers began greeting one another.

A lively ensemble officially began at that moment.

I Nuo walked through the village, and the villagers' conversations blended with the music in the sky to form a song. It was a wondrous sight, though I Nuo knew it was the result of her charm ability.

The villagers warmly greeted I Nuo. Although they called her Belle, she was still happy.

But beneath her happiness, I Nuo also felt worried. She sensed some evil force occupying the sky. It was entirely different from a demon's aura, carrying instead the decayed stench of death.

It stood in complete contrast to this lively little town, yet none of the villagers could sense it, even though it was right beside them.

I Nuo could only vaguely sense it herself. For example, two auras had been following her ever since earlier.

But remembering Joshua's instructions, I Nuo continued dutifully playing the role of Belle.

Lifting her skirt, I Nuo stepped across the stones and hopped over a stream, arriving at the only place in the village that could be considered a library. It was the location Joshua had specified in the script.

When I Nuo entered, she froze slightly.

"The town's only bookworm is here."

The librarian stopped cleaning, climbed down from the ladder, and warmly welcomed Belle as if they were familiar.

"Tell me, where have you been traveling this time?"

"Two cities in Osta, Frost Country. Do you have any new places for me to visit?"

I Nuo recognized the librarian as Joshua. Although his appearance had changed and he had become a Fikel, I Nuo quickly composed herself and delivered the lines Joshua had given her.

"I'm afraid not, but perhaps you could read your favorite books again."

"Thank you. Your collection makes this little place feel bigger."

After I Nuo finished all her lines, she quietly let out a breath of relief.

"Cut."

At that moment, the librarian removed the ring on his hand and changed back into Joshua. Then, a banshee holding a Camera suddenly appeared beside I Nuo, making the succubus stiffen in fright.

"Your... Your Highness... Was there something wrong with my performance?"

I Nuo hugged the book in her arms and looked cautiously at Joshua.

The death aura carried by an Undead Creature like a banshee was no joke. The destruction caused by her wails was hundreds of times stronger than I Nuo's charm.

"No, I'm very satisfied. So, I Nuo, put this on."

Joshua took out a pendant and handed it to I Nuo. She curiously examined it and discovered an unfamiliar magical power seeping from within.

"This pendant can strengthen your mental power. Hide it beneath your clothes."

The pendant was one of Bone Duke's collectibles. Among his many treasures, it could only be considered a trivial trinket, but Joshua had brought it specifically to ensure that I Nuo's charm could cover the entire village.

I Nuo obediently put on the pendant and concealed it beneath her collar. With its help, she found that her thoughts had become much clearer, and her mental power had greatly increased as well.

"Your Highness... Such a precious item..."

Only after putting it on did I Nuo realize how valuable it truly was. A magical item capable of rapidly increasing mental power without any side effects was something she could never have afforded before, even if she sold herself...

"It isn't precious. I Nuo, you must understand that your charm isn't meant to captivate merely the people of this village. The people of this country, even this entire world, will be captivated by your charm! Don't underestimate yourself." Joshua said.

Joshua's high praise left I Nuo flattered and overwhelmed, making her incredibly nervous.

"Now, all you need to do is perform this scene properly, just as you did at the beginning."

Only after Joshua reassured her did I Nuo barely calm down. In the end, Joshua patted her shoulder and sent the succubus back beneath the Camera's lens.

"Camera One, pay attention! The female lead has left the library! Where is Camera Three for the long shot? Camera Two, move in for the close-up too!"

Joshua walked out of the library and began directing the banshees into position.

This time, Joshua had brought twelve banshees from Bone Duke's territory. One of them possessed her own consciousness, while the other eleven followed Joshua's commands completely.

The Camera itself was merely a medium. As long as it was placed at the center, the recording function of the Source Crystal Stone would activate automatically.

Only after entering actual filming practice did Joshua realize how convenient banshees were as cinematographers. They could go anywhere, through the sky or underground. If the Cameras were small enough, Joshua could capture every shot he wanted.

As a director, Joshua had only filmed a few Micro Movies while he was in university. He believed he had some talent for directing, but for now, the only thing he could rely on was his own memory.

With the banshees' help, Joshua successfully recreated every shot from the first major scene of the film.

Joshua had even specifically assigned a banshee to film Behind the Scenes. If the scene in the movie was filled with vitality and beauty, the Behind the Scenes footage was rather chilling.

More than ten banshees emanating the aura of death circled around Belle. Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought Belle was some necromancer who had appeared out of nowhere.

Yet no matter how one looked at it, the beautiful girl's warm and lively temperament was nothing like that of a necromancer.

The pendant Joshua had given her also successfully strengthened I Nuo's charm ability. Under I Nuo's subtle guidance, all the villagers began their day's activities with Belle at the center.