This Is the Brand-New Illya You've Never Seen Before

A blushing Chloe stomped Shinji's foot.

Ouch!

Shinji let out a genuine, unpretentious wail.

Chloe wore high heels to the ceremony, which must have hurt her feet.

Chapter 306 This is a brand new version of Illya you've never seen before.

As Cú Chulainn delivered his acceptance speech, the live broadcast panned across the spot where Shinji was sitting.

On the monitor, Shinji was smiling and clapping, appearing very relaxed.

Although this was the first time he had heard his name mentioned in someone else's acceptance speech, Shinji had heard it countless times in other interviews where people expressed their gratitude to him.

Therefore, he naturally wouldn't show much change in expression this time.

Of course, this was Shinji deliberately presenting a nonchalant demeanor to outsiders.

In reality, he really wanted to squat down and rub his feet with his hands.

[This level of pain... at least leaves a bruise.]

Shinji kept an eye on the camera in the distance, hoping it would move away soon so he could check how badly Chloe had stepped on his foot.

Compared to Shinji's anxiety, Denis Villeneuve felt a pang of regret.

Cú Chulainn winning the Best Actor award means that <Ultraseven X> is completely out of the running for the Golden Lion.

This was a significant blow to Dennis, who was also the Director.

Knowing he couldn't compete with Alain Resnais for the Silver Lion for Best Director, Dennis naturally hoped that <Ultraseven X> could win the Golden Lion.

After all, among the behind-the-scenes workers of a film, the Director holds the most important position.

If he wins Best Picture, then the audience will naturally recognize his achievements as Director.

While an actor winning Best Actor certainly requires the Director's help, in most cases, people tend to view Best Actor and Best Actress as the actor's personal honor.

"Let's hope for a miracle."

Although he knew the chances of winning both prizes were slim, Dennis still held onto a sliver of hope, since no one can predict who will win the grand prize until the very last moment.

However, this year's Venice Film Festival did not produce any unexpected miracles, and the Golden Lion Award was awarded to "Still Life" by the jury.

"It's alright, Dennis."

While applauding and congratulating Dennis, Shinji said, "For your next film, we'll focus our efforts on securing Best Director and Best Picture."

"Thank you, Director Matou."

Dennis's smile was somewhat forced, but his gratitude towards Shinji was genuine.

He discovered himself in the Canadian film industry, which provided him with a platform to showcase his talents.

No matter how you look at it, Dennis felt that Shinji Matou was his benefactor and mentor.

While Westerners emphasize the individual, they also hold ungrateful and disdainful attitudes towards ingrates.

Not winning the award was a pity, but Dennis wouldn't hold a grudge against Shinji, because he knew that the Venice Film Festival Best Actor award was very important to Type-Moon at the moment.

All I can say is that he was unlucky this time.

"Once the movie is released in North America, let's try to make a run for the North American Academy Awards."

Shinji wagged his finger and said, "A film that's already been recognized by Europeans will surely do well in North America... Oh dear!"

Shinji let out another wail and glared fiercely at Chloe.

"Why are you here again? Let me tell you, Lizzie, my patience has its limits!"

In response to Shinji's threat, Chloe bit her lip and let out a strange sound.

"So I don't have one? Look at what you're saying, as if Academy Awards is easy? You look down on the Academy Awards so much, yet you rave about the European Film Awards?"

"That's not true at all."

Shinji quickly shook his head. "There's a Chinese Director who's won several awards at the three major film festivals, but he's never won Academy Awards in his entire career. He's desperate to win Academy Awards."

At this point, Shinji flashed a fawning smile, "You see, Lizzie Academy Awards's judging standards are much higher than those of the three major film festivals."

As a result, Chloe gave Second Master a look that said, "Are you kidding me?"

"Do you think I'm stupid? How could those old guys at the Academy Awards be so blind?! They'd be scrambling to fawn over Director win the three major awards!"

I'm telling the truth.

Shinji awkwardly touched his nose, without explaining that this was happening in another Parallel world.

◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆

Tokyo, Magecraft' Club.

"Yawn!"

Seeing the presenter hand the small Golden Lion Award sculpture to the Chinese Director on the TV screen, Aoko, who was curled up on the sofa, let out a big yawn.

"Alright, Azu. That's about enough of the awards ceremony. Let's change the channel, <Magical Girl Prisma Illya> is about to start."

If it weren't for Azu's desire to know whether Shinji Matou would win the award, Aoko wouldn't have watched this meaningless awards ceremony.

In her opinion, whether Shinji Matou returned to Japan empty-handed or not was none of her business; she would rather focus more on the Ruby Staff from <Fate/kaleid Ruby Illya>, which was going to be released next month.

That's Bandai's PROPLICA series, one of the few toy series under Bandai that focuses on recreating props from the show in a 1:1 scale.

It is said that Bandai has used the latest recognition technology this time, which can read the 7 Class Card included with the toy, making it a fun and cost-effective product.

"Na na, Azu."

Aoko leaned close to her best friend and said in a sweet, flattering tone, "The Ruby that's releasing next month is a bit pricey, and I'm a little short on cash..."

"Can't."

Before Aoko could finish speaking, Azu righteously and firmly refused her.

"They clearly didn't finish speaking..."

Aoko made a pitiful sound, trying to charm Azu.

"Then let's not talk about it."

Unfortunately, Miss Kuonji Azu remained unmoved.

"..."

Seeing her best friend being so heartless, Aoko rolled her eyes.

"I heard that Bandai's newest toy will incorporate some cutting-edge technology!"

Hehe~

Azu chuckled coldly twice, clearly uninterested in Aoko's statement.

"However, I heard some rumors from my sister," Aoko explained softly, "That so-called cutting-edge technology is actually just a pretext for using Magecraft technology."

"Is this real?!"

Azu could even speak, Shibamatsu and the others eagerly crowded around.

Aoko nodded. "Yes, my older sister was involved in this toy development, so she knows."

"What kind of Magecraft is it exactly?"

In which part is it applied?

"Could it really be possible to launch Magic Bullet?"

The young Magecraft present bombarded Aoko with a barrage of questions.

Since it's a toy released by Bandai, it's obviously aimed at everyone. How could they not be curious about what kind of Magecraft spells Shinji Matou and Aozaki Touko used on the toy?

Even those who didn't speak, like Azu, sat up straight and listened attentively.

"Um... as for the specifics, my sister has a developer non-disclosure agreement, so I can't say."

Aoko chuckled and waved her hand. "The only two things are certain. One is that Shinji Matou is trying to find more ways to generate revenue through Magecraft, and using toys this time is a pilot project."

"The other reason is that he and his sister wanted to verify something, and if successful, it would revolutionize Magecraft chanting."

"A revolution in Magecraft chanting?"

Upon hearing this, Azu's expression finally changed.

Aoko wasn't interested in the new revenue-generating project Azu mentioned.

It's probably nothing more than adding a few inconspicuous little tricks to the toy to increase its playability.

Since Shinji Matou dared to show it off so openly, it means that the magic on the toy is very simple and not worth studying at all.

But the change in Magecraft incantation was completely different. The technological change that Shinji Matou himself mentioned was absolutely huge!

Unfortunately, Touko didn't tell her sister any specific information, and Aoko couldn't tell her friends what Shinji Matou.

My appetite was piqued, but I had to put it aside. This unpleasant feeling is exactly the same as it was a week ago.

When the story of <Magical Girl Prisma Illya> came to an abrupt end, it left everyone feeling very upset and unsettled.

Now everyone has developed the same mindset because of the new technology that Aoko talks about.

If there's any difference, it's that the knot in my heart from last week can be untied this week, while the knot in my heart from today probably won't be untied until next month.

"As expected, Shinji Matou is a master at manipulating people's minds."

While complaining, Shibamatsu ate dried fruit from the coffee table, his eyes fixed on the television screen.

"Anyway, Saber will probably leave today, right?"

Shibamatsu made a prediction about today's plot.

Fujita retorted, "I'd much rather Saber joined Illya's team as a new member! After all, isn't Artoria a young girl too?"

"..."

Shibamatsu held reservations about whether Heroic Spirit could be considered young girls.

Fortunately, by this time, <Magical Girl Prisma Illya> had already officially started, so he didn't necessarily have to answer that question.

The previous episode of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya" ended with Illya unlocking a lock, and this episode of "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya" naturally begins with Illya's monologue.

"What's going on now... I have absolutely no idea..."

"I'm just scared."

"I feel sad..."

"So... we're at our wits' end."

On the screen, Illya is seen hugging herself with an expression of extreme pain.

As the lock fell off, [she], who had been sealed within Illya's body, awoke.

"They have absolutely no idea what their impending fate or what will happen next..."

"Then... my memory ends here."

As if to confirm Illya's words, two enormous magical vortexes shot straight into the sky, looking from a distance as if Illya had grown two wings.

"How could this be...?"

Miyu, standing next to Illya, was completely bewildered by what had happened; Illya's body was erupting with magical power far exceeding what an ordinary person could withstand.

But wasn't her friend just an ordinary person before becoming Magical Girl?

"They must be defeated..."

[Illya] raised her head with a cold expression, her pupils changing from red to bright gold, as if she had become a different person.

"I'll kill you..."

Looking at Saber standing in the distance, [Illya] announced this.

"What should we do? What methods?... What means?... What strength?"

"Ah, I've got it."