Chapter 482: The Mask Slips on Mr. Reca's True Identity! What a Absolute Blast It Is to Watch This Trainwreck!
Stelle and March 7 took their seats in the front row.
These seats were usually reserved for performing guests.
They could be clearly seen by the vast audience in front of the stage.
Just as Boothill had said.
Now they were truly going to be inspected by the players!
March 7 still felt a little timid, but Stelle was already accustomed to such scenes.
After this brief interlude, the crowd refocused their attention on the live broadcast on the screen.
...
The Astral Express trio arrived at the public classroom to wait for the exam.
Dan Heng sat in his seat like a model student. Even though the teacher hadn't arrived yet, he was still reading his book attentively.
March 7 held her camera, seemingly sharing the photos she had taken with the classmates beside her.
Stelle, on the other hand, propped her head up with one hand, dozing off at the desk.
It seemed all three of them had integrated very quickly.
Just then.
A voice rang out.
"Actors, quiet, quiet down."
"Do not wander around."
"Turn off all audio and video recording devices…"
"Get ready."
"The film is about to begin."
Following his opening words, the phone of the student who was recording actually shut down automatically!
As for the speaker himself, he wore an almost devout expression.
As if stepping onto a stage, he bowed slightly to the students in front of him in greeting.
…
"Mr. Reca!"
"The madman who appeared in the preview program?"
"Hallucinating Gallagher right now…"
"He's actually the chief examiner of Paperfold University?"
"He clearly isn't an ordinary person."
"Maybe he'll be in the warp banner in the future!"
"I suspect he's one of Dr. Primitive's subordinates!"
"Arriving at Paperfold University right at this moment, it's really possible!"
…
On the podium.
Profiles of the students had been placed there in advance.
After glancing at them, Mr. Reca let out a disdainful chuckle.
"Under the examiner's supervision, the Family attunes the candidates to discover the talent within their soul's melody…"
"An utterly boring arrangement. I'm going to shoot it differently. Family actor, you're wrapped."
Beside him.
The Family member who had come to conduct the attunement was instantly stunned: "Wh-what? But attunement is the most important part of the string-testing exam…"
"Huh?"
Mr. Reca cast a cold glance at the Family member.
In the next second, he blurted out directly:
"Ms. Stina, in the thirteen years and four months of your teaching career, you have committed academic fraud seven times in a row—it seems sloth has turned your artistic cultivation into a pile of scrap film."
"This scene decides the students' future, yet your esteemed school uses such a boring filming plan. No wonder the Iris Family hasn't produced a single good movie in centuries."
"Enough! Allowing you to be the examiner was out of respect for the Acting Principal. Don't push your luck! According to the school rules…" the Family member said, flustered and exasperated.
"According to the school rules? Try to remember carefully, what do the school rules actually say?"
When he said the word "remember," the colors on the screen suddenly dimmed!
It was as if a dark purple filter had been applied.
Moreover, in the subtitles, that word was intentionally highlighted in a different color!
This anomalous phenomenon immediately caught the attention of countless players!
The Family member replied self-righteously, "The school rules state clearly that in the exam room, what the examiner says goes! So…"
"…Wait, you're the examiner? What's going on…"
The Family member was completely bewildered.
Seeing this through the omnipresent perspective, the players flooded the screen with bullet comments!
…
"What a unique effect… Did he use an ability?"
"History Fictionologist?"
"Looks kind of familiar, seems like Black Swan used something similar…"
"With this kind of manifestation, nine times out of ten, he's from the Garden of Recollection."
"He probably read that Family member's memories in an instant just now, which is how he knew about her academic fraud, right?"
"Turns out Mr. Reca is a Memokeeper!"
"A Memokeeper, plus a Galaxy Ranger… wrong room, sorry to disturb."
"Such a small Paperfold University actually has so many hidden masters?"
…
Meanwhile, at the Paperfold University venue.
Among the crowd, an ordinary-looking man lightly stroked his forehead, showing a helpless expression.
He muttered softly, "Spoilers are the most taboo part of appreciating a film."
"Revealing Mr. Reca's identity so early will affect the viewing experience of the subsequent film…"
However, a slow curve suddenly tugged at the corners of his mouth.
He showed an excited expression!
"Feathered Spirit, this must be within your expectations as well, right?"
"Mr. Reca's true identity should be inconsequential to the upcoming plot."
"Therefore…"
"Making hints and foreshadowing at this moment is entirely reasonable."
"I see, I see!"
"As expected of the director who could produce Honkai: Star Rail!"
A flash of red light flickered across the man's eyes…
He didn't care in the slightest about the strange looks from the surrounding players!
Because he was none other than Mr. Reca!
Ever since his scene appeared in the preview trailer, he had immediately rushed to the set where the scene took place.
Using the power of memory, he altered his appearance and blended in among the many players watching the story unfold!
For Mr. Reca, this was a prime opportunity to record and appreciate!
At that moment, Mr. Reca in the story was also full of excitement!
"Yes, you've finally remembered. On my set, the director [ Mr. Reca ] is the rule."
Then, he turned his gaze toward the students in front of him.
"Little actors, I have reached a consensus with the production team. This exam will be changed into an audition—"
"Are you ready? I will definitely find the most suitable roles for you."
Soon, it was Stelle's turn to participate in the so-called audition.
The audition took place in another filming classroom.
Mr. Reca had been waiting there for a long time.
"Student, welcome to the audition."
"The audition process is very simple. You only need to answer a few questions. Of course, my judgment won't be based solely on your answers, but also on your every move in front of the camera."
"I know you are the superstar of Penacony's Charmony Festival, so I hope you can display your corresponding abilities this time as well—"
"Scene one, take one, ACTION!"
A close-up shot of Stelle's face appeared in the frame.
Facing the camera, Stelle showed no stage fright or hesitation whatsoever!
Instead, she gave a smirk!
"Let me see… Wonderful! You truly are a natural-born actor!"
The bullet comments surged once again!
…
"MC is so gorgeous!"
"Medium shot, close-up shot."
"The moment she smirked, I couldn't hold back my laughter, hahahahaha…"
"Gotta say, our protagonist really does have some looks."
"That smile is genuinely entrancing, what a galactic beauty~"
"This is literally me!"
"Another day of wanting to date myself."
…
Seeing the stream of bullet comments, Stelle in the audience also smirked!
The feeling of being acknowledged by all the players… feels so damn good!
Truly worthy of me!
Feathered Spirit really knows how to pick a protagonist!
Time to stand with hands on hips!