The command left behind by the "Director"...
Hearing this, Gilan froze.
Clearly, this command had been aimed specifically at him.
Yet Gilan could not understand why the "Director" wanted to restrict this fellow countryman of his from revisiting the True Film Reels of the past.
The "Director" knows about my uniqueness and even accurately predicted that, after advancing to a Long-Lived One, I would learn that I could influence the characters in the film...?
His brows drew together slightly.
But why specifically prevent me from watching the same film again...?
Just as Gilan was feeling troubled, on the screen, in that dim little room filled with an array of monitors, Miss Hera Nibal, seated in a single sofa chair, spoke again:
"Mr. Gilan Iros, the 'Director' did this for your own good. Besides, it is not that you are completely forbidden from revisiting films. You are simply limited to three opportunities."
"You had best think carefully. Once you use up those chances, I will no longer permit you to watch the same film again."
"Hm?" Gilan snapped back to himself, delight appearing on his face.
He had not expected there to be room for negotiation.
Gilan lowered his head and glanced at the six or seven black film reels by his side. After some thought, he raised his eyes and said:
"Lady Hera, I would like to revisit the film Pan. Would that be possible?"
The reason he had chosen this film was none other than its protagonist, Peyton Sasha, That Beauty and Apostle of May.
Gilan had already met her once in a dream. If he could use the film to forge a deep bond with her, then use "Iridescence" to carry that bond into the present, he would gain considerable assistance.
"Of course." Lady Hera replied calmly. "If