After last night's sudden incident,
the Film Crew was no longer filled with idle chatter when work began today. Instead, it was unusually quiet, with everyone efficiently handling their tasks so the film could be shot and released as soon as possible.
As long as they achieved the projected "box-office funding," the entire Film Crew would undergo a qualitative transformation and reach the complete form of the Tenth Calamity, no longer being so pathetic.
Yi Chen and Lainey also arrived at the studio on time,
The only leading actor who had offered a helping hand last night, Bandit, took the initiative to approach them. His injuries had basically healed, though a spiral-shaped scar remained on his chest, and his expression was no longer as honest and simple as before.
"Mr. Lorien was taken away, right?"
"He left on his own."
"There really was no other choice... What a pity. When all is said and done, this was still my fault. You two don't belong to the City of Evil, and I should have realized sooner that the subway station was also part of the underground. It might have provoked the arrival of the Eighth Calamity.
"In the end, I couldn't even put up any effective resistance and was instantly defeated by the new... William.
"I heard afterward that, to protect your companion, you fought all the way from the Film Crew's entrance to the hotel. Your dedication to killing far surpasses ours.
"I'd like to make it up to you over this matter. If you need any help in the Film Crew from now on, just come to me.
"Today is still your featured performance. Put on a good show."
The filming began,
Without Lorien's help implanting the witch's subconscious, Lainey's acting was far worse than before. Still, relying on