Chapter 29: Making.
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There's still a while before the Deadline. And Search and Destroy is tomorrow as well. So I need to work on the Prototype right now.
My Idea of the Short Film is Loneliness. In this Idea that I'm exploring. I will record it in Eclipse Online.
The Idea is... The Fact that I'm being too strong that nothing will be able to beat me. I will use every single thing as my Advantage. Being too strong that even Monster is afraid of me.
And I will edit it further. I will add more Soundtrack and effect. And yeah. With the help of Mercy, Kaixen and Blossom. We make it possible and due to the Time difference. It's easier to record.
"So here's the thing. I will use the Record Feature and Record all the area around us. You guys need to act normal for sure. Let's be ourselves so that the feeling is genuine."
I said. They all nodded. So we started recording. Starting with me walking down alone from the Atlantis Building. I get to my Sea Serpent and look as bored as I could. I make sure everyone amazement is recorded as well. Using different type of Technique from the get go. But not too much. The technique is a simple one. Just manipulating the Camera Lenses that we use.
And then. I just keep recording. Telling everyone to go to the Abyss. And they're fighting monster right. And they're fighting a bunch of whales. So they're pretty struggling.
"Boring..."
I muttered. I look down and manipulate the camera to look down as well. And then. I just drop down from the Sea Serpent. The Camera cut to the Group who is pretty exhausted right now.
"This is bad... My Magic can't be used..."
Mercy muttered.
"This is bad indeed... Even with Blossom Frost Shield to reduce the Drag. My Damage Output is not enough... Moreover... We're cornered to a wall."
Kaixen muttered. Blossom, In a last ditch effort.
"Frozen Coffin!"
She try to Froze the Whales. But her Mana does not Allow that. Due to her Mana is out. She fall down trying to recreate the despair effect.
"Damn it... She can't fight anymore..."
Kaixen muttered. All the Whales immediately open their mouth and Giant Water Spiral shot out toward them. The Camera is recording Kaixen, Mercy and Blossom despair face as the Water get closer.
And then. I arrived from the top. Everyone look at me and wonder who I am. But they see me as their Savior. The shot closing up to my Face.
"Will this be it. The one who will give me a fight?"
I muttered. I pull my Mask down and immediately. Everything stop attacking and stop moving. In my Presence, They just shut up.
Now... This is the good part. Mercy, Kaixen and Blossom is genuinely confused on how the Monster stop attacking.
"W-Who are you?!"
Mercy asked. I turn around and said.
"I am just someone who's gone too far. My goal is to find. Something that can cure this loneliness."
I muttered. I turn around.
"I've been searching for answer. But nothing can cure it." I look at the monster who is stopping. And then. Mercy said.
"How about you go with us?"
I look at her and said.
"Ah! I don't know if you want. But if you're interested. We can work together to cure your loneliness!"
She said. In that moment. My heart melt. I step toward them and smiled.
"Very well. I hope we can find it."
I said. And then, We change place to the first floor. Where it's greener. We stand on the Field far away from everything. And the three of them are dying.
They stab Swords and Magic to each other.
"Thank you... Even though it's a short one... You cure my loneliness... Please... Rest easy my friend..."
I look toward the skies and cries. And I will add 'May we meet again. And hopefully... My Loneliness will disappear completely.'
The shoot ended really nicely. We just started exploring like a mad man while I took photos and record the Audio. And then. The Project seems to be completed. It took 7 days to do. Which is pretty long. Though, The Short Film itself is just 20 minutes and with a lot of credits later on.
And after that. We just log out and I transfer the File to my Computer.
"So, You're going to edit it?"
Michi asked. I nodded.
"Yeah. I'm going to make it."
"Honestly. Why did you make Short Film in the first place?"
"Oh. It's just a requirement that Director need. He say that he want to see my ability so I deliver."
I said. Michi nodded. She watch me edit videos. Since I shoot to edit. It's easy for me to edit it. But I make sure everything is perfect. And without knowing it. It's done. 11 PM. It's done. Michi was pretty impressed by my workflow.
"You're more pro than my Peers Shiro..."
"Yeah. I know."
Michi hug me and said.
"Now that it's done.. Let's go to sleep... I'm really sleepy."
She said. I nodded. I'm sleepy as well so... It's not bad. So we go to bed and sleep. Tomorrow is Friday. Which is the Day of the Event. And I left the Video to Render in 4K. Because that's what most people think as Impressive.
Thank god that Eclipse Online support 4K.
Anyway. After Sleeping for 8 hours or so. I wake up feeling really refreshed. It's 7 AM and Michi is nowhere to be seen. I hear her voice from downstairs and she was talking to somebody it feels like. I don't know who but it's a girl voice as well. So I wear my clothes and go downstairs looking sleepy still.
I arrived at the Living room and see that Michi is talking with some of her friends. One of them is Cherry for sure since I recognize her face from the Game.
"Ah. Morning Shiro!"
Michi greeted me. Everyone look at me and nodded awkwardly.
"Hm? What's going on here? Why is there's so much people?"
I asked. Michi said.
"Ah. We're just having breakfast together. It doesn't bother you right?"
"No.. Not really... Anyway... Don't be late for the Events..."
I muttered. She nodded. I grab some drinks from the Fridge. And then.
"AH!!! BROTHER!! HELP ME!!"
Shingo run down the stairs and scream that. Everyone was pretty shocked. I look at him wearing his uniform.
"Brother! Can you drop me off to the school? I'm going to be late! I need to arrive in 15 Minutes!"
"Hm? Sure. Get ready. Eat your food for a bit."
I immediately started running out. I go to the garage and immediately pull the door open. I turn on the car. From the inside. I hear.
"Michi Sister! Good Morning! Sorry for disturbing. Also, Congratulation on the Engagement! I hope you and Brother find happiness!"
I run inside and said.
"Oy Shingo! Come on! Don't stall for more time! If you're late, I'm not going to vouch for you."
I said. Shingo immediately nodded and wave at Michi and her friends. They wave back and I take Shingo to his School.
While Michi.
"WAIT! YOU GET ENGAGED?!"
"Hm? Yeah!"
She pointed to her Finger and everyone clapped their hands. Cherry is looking at her funny. Michi put her finger on her mouth. Telling her to not say anything. So she didn't.
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