Ch.107What on earth did you make?

Lee Taeseong, played by Kim Donghu, is a person with innate martial talent as explained earlier.

However, being naturally lazy and violent, he failed to achieve his ambitions in officialdom, and despite approaching his prime years, he continues to live dissolutely.

To him, who believes that what unfolds before his eyes is all there is to the world,

“What butcher would attempt conversation when livestock rebels?”

The sight of a nobleman conversing with his inferiors was intolerable to him.

“The blade is the only law that governs livestock, and I believe Your Excellency knows this well.”

Lee Taeseong, or rather Kim Donghu, looks directly at Jin Yuseong.

As if he had already memorized the script long ago.

Everyone stares at Kim Donghu in amazement as his eyes casually scan the surroundings.

‘What kind of guy is this?’

‘They said he was good, but I wondered how good… is this kid really only 17?’

‘…I deliberately guided this direction, but I didn’t expect him to deliver to this extent.’

A perfect embodiment of the character,

exceeding the level of method acting.

In this situation, only Jin Yuseong,

collected himself to deliver the next line.

“Ah, you’ve arrived? I was waiting for you.”

“Haha, your joke goes too far.”

Jo Seonghak, played by Jin Yuseong, is a character born of a concubine,

born in a nobleman’s household but unable to fulfill his ambitions due to his birth.

Because of that resentment, humiliation, and discrimination,

he became the sole heir to the family by killing all potential successors.

Perhaps that’s why.

He was uncomfortable with Lee Taeseong, who was born noble in a historically prestigious family.

“Joke? How could I joke about something like this?”

“Why would Your Excellency wait for me? Perhaps because you’re reluctant to kill those people?”

“…Of course not.”

Lee Taeseong was a noble-raised beast,

and Jo Seonghak was a nobleman born lowly.

The two had similar yet completely different textures.

“I was just thinking of showing a moment of mercy to those beneath us.”

“Isn’t it because you couldn’t find what you wanted, rather than mercy?”

“What did you say?”

“As far as I know… there’s just one… I heard that the child of the Jo family’s late-born son is still alive.”

“You should… watch your words.”

Despite being just a script reading session without props,

Jin Yuseong shot a razor-sharp gaze directly at Kim Donghu.

At Lee Taeseong’s statement crossing the line,

“My blade despises ignorance.”

The scene of Jo Seonghak’s anger emerges perfectly.

As someone who passed the military service examination with top honors at a young age,

showing his genius from early on.

His excellence goes without saying,

and if not for his birth, he could have aimed for the position of Fifth-rank Training Officer.

His strength is undoubtedly the best in Joseon.

Who wouldn’t fear his anger?

“Sometimes ignorance can be useful in understanding principles.”

But Lee Taeseong calmly received Jo Seonghak’s anger.

Lee Taeseong is a beast blessed with heavenly talent.

While Jo Seonghak reached his position through blood-draining effort to change his destined fate,

backed by talent.

Lee Taeseong matched Jo Seonghak’s level effortlessly without any such effort.

Without any practice, while enjoying alcohol and gambling daily.

His level was equal to Jo Seonghak’s.

“But why are you hostile to me?”

Lee Taeseong’s eyes narrow.

As if a knife were at his throat, he briefly lowered his gaze.

With a sticky smile, he points to the opposite side of the table.

Looking at the five traitors there, he calmly speaks.

“Aren’t those the ones who should be killed, Your Excellency?”

“Okay! Okay! Cut!!! We’ll stop here.”

As soon as Lee Taeseong finished speaking.

Director Yoon Seongbin, who had been waiting for a break, gave the okay sign.

“Good work! Good work!”

Kim Donghu, as if his acting had all been a lie,

smiled kindly and bowed as if nothing had happened.

“I should have greeted you first, I’m sorry. I’m Kim Donghu playing the role of Lee Taeseong! Please take care of me!”

Everyone was dumbfounded at this sight.

‘Where did that kid who was acting so intensely just now go?’

‘Isn’t his emotional transition too fast?’

‘Real monsters always have a screw loose somewhere….’

It was a moment that made it somewhat understandable

why Kim Donghu was called a guaranteed box office success.

Anyway, after a short break.

“Thank you for your hard work!”

“Thank you very much!”

After successfully completing the remaining script reading.

Originally, they planned to conduct a short interview, but.

“…Ah, something urgent came up, so I’ll end here today. I’m sorry.”

“I also have something to attend to, so I’ll… do it next time. I’m sorry.”

The actors hurriedly left as if they had planned it.

Only two actors remained.

Only Kim Donghu and Jang Geonho stayed behind, chatting quietly.

“You shouldn’t make the reading session so heated like that.”

“Pardon?”

“Don’t pretend you don’t know, when you act like that, everyone wants to act their best too.”

Jang Geonho looked at Kim Donghu and smiled.

‘When this guy acts, everyone realizes. Oh, was my analysis insufficient?’

That’s why everyone disappeared in a hurry.

They wanted to study the script more and do better right away.

To be precise, it was a struggle.

If this had been an actual filming set

instead of a script reading session.

‘Everyone would have been consumed by Donghu’s acting.’

Lead role? Supporting role? What does that matter?

The moment Kim Donghu starts acting, everyone becomes a mere backdrop.

So to survive, they had no choice but to struggle desperately.

‘Well, I’m fine since I don’t have many scenes against Donghu this time.’

For those who actually had to face him, like Ju Seonghwan and Jin Yuseong, their determination would be different.

‘He’s already shown it once.’

What should one do to avoid being consumed?

Naturally, one had to go beyond.

“So did you hold back during this reading too?”

“Huh? Ah… to some extent, yes.”

“Well, that means you’ll do even better during filming?”

“…Yes.”

Though it was an embarrassing answer, Kim Donghu nodded.

“Well… then I should go too, to prepare harder.”

Jang Geonho got up as soon as he heard that answer.

‘If I’m not careful, I’ll be consumed too.’

Working with Donghu had clear pros and cons.

The advantage was guaranteed box office success,

and the disadvantage, needless to say,

‘You have to struggle desperately to survive as an actor.’

It was extremely difficult.

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The schedule after the script reading was very relaxed.

There was about a month left until the first shooting,

and I didn’t have much to do during that time.

Immersing myself in the script to keep the character alive,

and maintaining my boxing skills through consistent exercise.

And finally.

>Donghu, everything else is fine, but… I hope you won’t give up the piano.

Reading Director Edward Park’s earnest message, I occasionally practiced the piano.

Besides that, it was really leisurely.

‘Come to think of it, my filming order is quite late.’

I don’t appear at all in the first act,

and I only start appearing from the second act.

Of course, movies aren’t filmed in sequence,

but considering the schedule, I probably wouldn’t be filming from the beginning.

Time flew by quickly to October.

Just before turning 18.

>Donghu, how are you?

After a very long time, a message from Kangsik arrived.

<hi

>Still cool as ever

>I contacted you because the game demo version is out

>Want to try it?

“What?!”

As soon as I received that message, I immediately called Kangsik.

Ring ring, click.

-He-hello?

“Hey, your game is finished?! I’m coming right now! Where should I go?!”

-Y-you can come to my house.

“Okay! I’m on my way!”

What kind of game did he make?

‘He said it was a party game.’

Wondering what type of game it would be, I rushed to Kangsik’s house.

Since I’d been there before, it was easy to find.

“Oh my, Donghu, you came quickly?”

“Hello!”

“Yes, thanks for coming.”

“Thank you for inviting me.”

After exchanging warm greetings with Kangsik’s mother,

I immediately opened the door to Kangsik’s room.

Then.

“…Wow, how many computers do you have here?”

“It’s all because you invested in me.”

I saw a 21st-century cutting-edge game development site.

The title of genius developer certainly wasn’t for nothing.

I just provided the money,

but Kangsik had perfectly converted his room into a game development workspace.

‘Well, that’s not what’s important.’

The development period was about 2 years.

It was a very short time, but

thanks to the investment, the demo was already available.

“I-I drew the pictures, but, this, I’m planning to hire someone later.”

The first thing I saw when starting the game was a cute character.

Perhaps inspired by a chick, it had a very adorable yellow color.

“What’s this one’s name?”

“Oh, Ari.”

“Oh… Ari, controlled with keyboard and mouse?”

“Yeah, the usual way, like when playing FPS.”

“Okay.”

Let’s give it a try then?

‘What on earth did he make?’

Since it’s a party game, is it like a board game?

But can you play such a game alone?

‘Did he include AI?’

With such questions in mind, I started the game.

The first thing I saw on the screen was.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

A brutally large giant.

“…?”

Isn’t it a board game?

‘What is this?’

With a puzzled mind, I controlled Ari.

Crunch!

Before I could even control it, the giant stomped on Ari.

And then the message appeared.

『 YOU DIE 』

“…Kangsik?”

To my question demanding an explanation,

Kangsik answered with a smile.

“I-it’s multiplayer… easier to clear… um, that kind of thing I made.”

So you’re saying you made a Dark Souls-type game that’s easier to clear in multiplayer?

‘And the character is a chick?’

What on earth did you make?