Handsome, Gentle, and a Heart-Melting Gaze-Do You Like This Kind of Secret Agent? / 264. Lord Diarmuid, We Love You!!

Shinji took the opportunity to observe the theater. It was packed with people, especially the regular audience seating area, which was 100% full!

Not a single empty seat!

Moreover, women accounted for more than 50% of these viewers.

[Looks like my Diarmuid Cruz plan is going well; the Shuage is very popular.]

"It's about to start!"

The female fans attending the premiere were unaware that they had fallen into a trap set by Shinji Matou.

These die-hard fans immediately focused their attention when they saw the opening credits of Type-Moon Company and Jidai Group. appearing on the big screen.

Ever since Fate/stay night ended two years ago, everyone has been eagerly anticipating the release of Mission Impossible: Impossible, and now that wish has finally come true.

The film soon officially began, with rousing background music, burning wires, and various clips from the movie.

Although Shinji edited the opening himself, he still felt his DNA stir the moment the music started.

There was no way around it; Shinji's mother before he time-traveled was a Tom Cruise fan. Although she wasn't fanatical, she watched almost every one of Tom Cruise movies.

Dragged along by his mother, Shinji was no stranger to the Mission Impossible: Impossible series, otherwise he wouldn't have thought of "replicating" the series in this world.

Even the familiar background music at the beginning of the film was created by Shinji using his own memories and with the help of a composer.

Fortunately, this wasn't the first time Shinji had used this strange soundtrack style; he had done it in Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero before.

As long as the money is right, those composers wouldn't mind even composing music for dogs barking.

Those in the premiere audience had no way of knowing this; they were quite intrigued by the "traditional" opening of Mission Impossible: Impossible.

Especially the series of dashing edits of Diarmuid at the beginning of the film, which were so cool that several female fans in the theater got wet.

"I can't believe it, why is Diarmuid so good-looking?!"

"Is this the most handsome man in the world?"

"Ah, if I could shake his hand, I'd go a year without washing my hands!"

"A handshake isn't enough. I'm willing to let him [beep--!] my body."

The female audience members' exclamations of admiration rose and fell in the theater. They compared their love for Diarmuid, not caring at all that their behavior might be considered abnormal in a legal and sociological sense.

Sure enough, when women get into a lewd act, men really don't stand a chance.

"Sigh... sometimes I'm really annoyed by how popular I am."

Despite being very far away, Diarmuid could clearly hear the whispers of his enthusiastic female fans.

This is not a good thing for Diarmuid, who has a history of psychological trauma related to women.

"Take it easy, Diarmuid."

As someone "of the same kind," Lancelot said with a smile, offering words of comfort.

"How can I let it go? Those women are pursuing me so intensely that I don't know how far I should keep from them."

Lancelot, speaking from experience, said, "For those unmarried young women, once they reach a certain age, it's perfectly fine to keep a close distance."

"But!" Lancelot's tone suddenly became very serious, "Those married women, even if they were fairies, you'd have to put up with them!! Not to mention, these days fairies are extinct, and there aren't any fairies left!!"

"Forehead..."

Diarmuid's lips twitched.

Oh, I almost forgot, this knight used to be a romantic (or perhaps a bit of a flirt?).

Chapter 263 Handsome, gentle, and with alluring eyes—do you like this kind of male agent?

If you had to choose one movie to represent a watershed moment in Hollywood cinema, most movie fans would probably choose either Titanic or Avatar.

The former represents a breakthrough in Hollywood's special effects technology, setting it on a completely different level from films from other countries and regions.

The latter signifies the rise of the 3D film wave, ushering in the 3D era for commercial films.

However, if the film category is narrowed down to action movies, many movie fans would choose <The Matrix>.

Although Hollywood films had already begun incorporating some fighting techniques from kung fu movies into action films before this one, due to the popularity and buzz surrounding kung fu films, the one that truly mastered and established it as the industry standard for action films was undoubtedly the Matrix.

Before the Matrix, Hollywood action movies weren't exactly spectacular; they were at least chaotic brawlers throwing punches without any aesthetic appeal.

The original Mission: Mission Impossible 1 was released in 1996. Although Hollywood action scenes at that time were a bit better than the street brawls of the 1970s and 1980s, they were still not particularly outstanding.

However, the original Director, Brian De Palma, was a clever man. He didn't focus the film's action scenes on fights between characters. Instead, he used various vehicles to chase each other, explosions, and exciting time limits to create a tense atmosphere, thus masking his weakness in filming human-to-human fights.

Now that Shinji is producing and Diarmuid is Lead Actor, there's no need for those unconventional methods anymore.

By drawing on the strengths and weaknesses of the six Mission: Mission Impossible films he remembered, and with Diarmuid's dedicated and responsible work, this Mission: Mission Impossible can be said to completely surpass the original.

As a standard spy movie, the opening scene naturally features a minor character introducing the characters—the protagonist Ethan and his special agent team interrogating a Russian.

During the interrogation, each member of the team performed their respective duties, using techniques such as disguise and feigning death to deceive the target.

During the interrogation, the team members didn't communicate much, but they cooperated very well, showing the audience what true elites are.

Through this simple yet thrilling scene, viewers realized that Mission Impossible: Impossible is a film completely different from previous spy movies.

Compared to the 007 series, which overemphasizes elegance and the political correctness of its characters, this Mission: Mission Impossible is more like a real-life Fate.

With its tight pacing, suspenseful plot twists that keep viewers hooked, and a charismatic protagonist, the series offers audiences a fresh and exciting experience.

The action scenes were so sharp and realistic, so clean and efficient, that they seemed real – in fact, they were filmed live. The one-on-one duels in the movie were mostly performed by Diarmuid and Yan Qing in disguise.

This was nothing short of a divine gift for the female viewers; their long-cherished dream since the Fate/Zero era had finally come true.

To be able to admire Diarmuid's face as much as possible in one movie.

During the editing process, Shinji specifically instructed the editor to present Diarmuid's face from various angles, with particular emphasis on his beauty mark.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly minor impact of Diarmuid's alluring Magecraft on screen. Shinji sees this level of infatuation as just right; any more and he'd be seen as a "blonde-haired" Shuage breaking up couples and lovers.

This level of allure is just right so that female fans feel they are willingly liking Diarmuid, and it's a fan's infatuation with a star, not romantic love.

Ordinary moviegoers don't realize this; they simply think Diarmuid is handsome.

Many viewers saw through the Magecraft's trick, but they didn't say anything because the movie was so well made.

Compared to the chaotic fighting in 007 movies, Diarmuid's fighting is undoubtedly much more exciting.

Soon the movie's plot reached a turning point in the middle, with the elite special agent team dying one by one under mysterious circumstances due to betrayal by a traitor.

As the sole survivor, Ethan must flee while searching for the traitor lurking within the organization.

"Thank goodness this is the set of Mission Impossible: Impossible, not the neighborhood elementary school," Shinji joked with a laugh. "Otherwise, it would be hilarious if Ethan found out at the end that everyone except him was an undercover agent."

"Everyone except the main character is an undercover agent? How could a work with such a bizarre premise possibly become popular?"

Upon hearing Chloe's sarcastic remark, Shinji's smile became somewhat strange.

"They might be very popular; the undercover agents might even be more popular than the main characters."

"Would such a story really happen?"

Although Chloe has learned a lot from Shinji, she hasn't yet learned how to sell pairings and create characters.

Because Shinji hasn't taught him yet.

Commercial films are still in their infancy, and the formulas and patterns are still in version 1.0, so Shinji naturally wouldn't start using version 2.0 formulas.

After all, as a shrewd businessman, Shinji clearly understood the importance of sustainable development and avoiding the depletion of resources.

You can't squeeze all the money out of your fans' pockets at once; you have to use multiple methods to extract money from them little by little.

Only in this way can the audience willingly pay their money while also saying "Thank you!"

"However, it's time to move on to the next phase."

Hearing the various exclamations of the female fans in the theater, Shinji slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

On screen, the story of Agent Ethan continues.

In order to lure the traitor into a trap, Ethan decides to steal the list and hand it over to the arms dealer.

Thus, the most classic scene in Mission Impossible: Impossible is the one where the list is stolen by falling from the ceiling.

Ethan must infiltrate a room with what is touted as the world's most secure security system, where temperature and pressure are kept constant, and entry requires passing through multiple security checks, including iris scans and passwords.

Since entering the room directly from the front was out of the question, Ethan had no choice but to sneak in through the ventilation shaft.

In the original Mission Impossible: Impossible, the scene where Tom Cruise hangs upside down to steal the password to the list is undoubtedly one of the most classic moments in the history of spy films.

With Diarmuid in the new world, his performance became even more spectacular.

After all, no matter how amazing Tom Cruise is, he's still just an ordinary person, and there are limits to human potential.

In comparison, Diarmuid has better physical attributes and is more durable, allowing for bolder action sequences.

In the original version, in order to be able to hang in mid-air sideways, Tom Cruise had to add a lot of coins to the soles of his shoes to increase the weight of his lower body.

Diarmuid simpler; he accomplished it effortlessly thanks to his exceptional balance.

Of course, hanging himself in mid-air is just the ticket to filming this scene. Diarmuid also needs to complete a series of operations without making a sound, and it is estimated that he will create tension for the audience through several small but easily fatal operations.

From an action scene perspective, this scene is not intense; the members of the opposing sides never even meet face to face, it's all a battle from a distance.

No special effects or tense background music were added during the entire performance.

But the audience watching the movie were breathless, their adrenaline was pumping, their palms were sweating, and they were incredibly tense.

Nevertheless, the audience held their breath and tried their best not to make a sound, for fear that their voices outside the screen would affect Diarmuid, who was carrying out his mission on screen.

"That's really impressive."

Milo Johnson couldn't help but exclaim, "It's been so many years since we've seen such a thrilling spy film! This is a real spy movie!"

A film critic standing next to him, aligned with his views, agreed, "Handheld shooting, action choreography, plot development, character development, camera work—it's all a classic choice... from the perspective of an average viewer."

Milo Johnson rolled his eyes. "Of course he cares. When has he ever cared about film critics' opinions?"

The "he" in this context undoubtedly refers to Shinji Matou, and only that Director would completely steer the film towards the audience market.

But Milo Johnson had to admit that, disregarding intellectual depth, Shinji Matou's films were genuinely entertaining.

Although Mission Impossible: Shinji Matou, the film is imbued with his style in everything from the script and casting to the editing.

Especially the actor who plays Diarmuid, who can be considered Shinji Matou's closest protégés.

Before Mission Impossible: Impossible, Milo Johnson had a rather indifferent impression of Diarmuid.

Despite being handsome, he was just too ordinary in the monstrous storyline of Fate/Zero. Apart from his good looks and tragic ending, he left almost no impression.

However, this film showcases a remarkably good ability to create compelling characters.

Unlike the perpetually perfect and calm agent 007, Diarmuid makes mistakes, acts impulsively, and even puts himself in danger because of two flaws.

But it is precisely because of this that Ethan seems more human, more like a person than a machine, than James Bond.

Because he's more human, Ethan feels more relatable to viewers, especially female viewers.

All the previous James Bonds were very handsome, but his overly calm demeanor made his gentlemanly attitude towards women seem too aloof, making it difficult for him to get close to them.

In contrast, Diarmuid's Ethan is much more of a warm-hearted guy. His gentleness towards women is not merely a matter of gentlemanly etiquette like Bond's, but more like the genuine concern of a friendly older brother.

To describe these viewers using the title of a light novel, it would be: <Handsome, gentle, and with captivating eyes—do you like this kind of male agent?>

"Today is another day of resounding victory for Shinji Matou."

Looking at Diarmuid on the big screen, covered in sweat yet still incredibly handsome, and listening to the female audience members in the back row slurping their saliva, Milo Johnson made a very affirmative statement.

Chapter 264 Diarmuid, we love you!!

On the screen, the final climax has arrived.

Ethan, with great ambition, arranged to meet his superior who was hunting him down, the arms dealer who was about to make a deal with him, and the traitor in his own ranks on a train, intending to settle everything at once.

He first handed the list to the female arms dealer Ultraman Max, but then used a tunnel to interfere with the computer signal, preventing her from transmitting the list.

Next, Ethan used his camera glasses to film the traitor Jim still alive and sent the footage to his superior, exposing his teammate's traitorous identity and clearing his own name.

Realizing he'd been tricked, Jim had no choice but to take a desperate gamble and prepare to kill Ethan, while Craig, another teammate of the traitor, arrived in a helicopter to provide support.

The final showdown unfolds in the tunnel, but unlike the original, the helicopter pilots were switched midway through to add a tense and exciting fight scene.