"H-How was I, Director and Sir Frank?” Marcus asks the Director and Frank. “I was thinking that maybe the ad-libs were a bit too much.”‘They are not saying yet. I saw Frank's expression. He must be angry with Marcus for changing the script. I mean, Marcus, that was just too much,’ Eric thought.And, as if on cue, the writer's face contorted with anger, and the room seemed to crackle with tension. Everyone was on edge, except for Eric. His triumphant thoughts echo in his mind. 'He’s mad. Haha! It's over, Marcus!’ Eric thought smugly. ‘It's time you say goodbye to your career.’‘Sir Frank looks so angry! That's what you get, Marcus.’ Rachel smiled triumphantly. ‘I didn't get to do any ad libs because of you!’Frank leaned forward, his face trembling with emotion, but it wasn't the emotion Eric had anticipated. "Marcus," Frank began, his voice carrying a potent mix of amazement and frustration, "what you just did in there was... astounding." Eric's triumphant expression crumbled int
MARCUS heard the ’Ding!’ Again.‘It seems that I accomplished the mission, but it's not the time to see it,’ Marcus thought as he listened to the actors delivering their lines and could not help but be amazed by how different the actors act but still aced it in their own way.***"All right, everyone," the director said and cleared his throat. His throat was starting to hurt after all the talking and narrating. "That's a wrap for our table read today. A big thank you to each one of you for putting in the hard work. It's been an insightful and productive session," the director said, pausing for a moment and allowing his words to sink in. "We've seen some incredible performances today, and I'm excited to see how this project unfolds. Remember that this is just the beginning. There's a lot of work ahead of us, but I do not doubt that with this team, we'll create something truly extraordinary," the director said with a smile on his face.The director was feeling good today.The cast and
MARCUS laughed, a smirk was twirling over his lips. "I remember that we don't have a relationship any longer, so who are you to command me, Rachel? What? Are you here to beg me to become my girlfriend again?” Rachel's eyes narrowed. “Me? Beg?” she yelled at Marcus. “Who do you think you are to have someone as beautiful as me to beg for you? Are you crazy?”Marcus scoffed. “If not, then why are you here? Surely, you are not here to compliment me on my acting.”Rachel clenches her fist her nails dig into her palms. She was at my wits end.Marcus was not supposed to appear in front of him again but because of his presence she was on the verge of losing her mind.Marcus destroyed everything for her! Her plan and her dream life!Eric ordered someone to beat up Marcus—that was their plan but Marcus' appearance surprised everyone. He was unscathed and looked perfectly fine while the men that Eric ordered were in critical conditions. “How did you survive? You fought three of the men and
[Congratulations, Marcus! You have successfully overwhelmed the entire cast, astonished the director, and astonished the revered writer at the impending table read. They successfully defied expectations and silenced the doubters!][ You have earned:][ Experience Points (XP): +300Recognition Points (RP): +250You have acquired a new skill, ‘Script Memorization’!You have acquired a new skill, ‘Ad lib’![Hand-to-hand combat (Level 10) -> Hand-to-hand combat (Level 15)][Congratulations, Host! Your star is rising. You have leveled up!][Aspiring Actor (Level 1) -> Aspiring Actor (Level 3)] [Status Window:] [ Marcellus Thornwood | Aspiring Actor Lvl. 3] [Special Skills: Enchanted Realism] [Acting: C+ ] [Vocal: E+] [Dance: E+] [Visual: C-] [Charm: D] [Attribute: Limitless Potential] [Reputation Points: (RP): 360] [Experience Points: (XP): 300] ****“Hmmm… It seems that rewards are not set and can change depending on my performance, and I got an Ad-lib skill because of my perfo
“Are you done?” Eric is sitting on the makeup chair while his highly paid makeup artist diligently works asks Rachel, who just arrived. Rachel didn't reply, and she sat on the sofa with a satisfied grin on her face."Judging by the expression on your face—I'm guessing you were successful? Well, it looks like the rumors about that guy were true, huh?" Julia chimed in, sharing a sly smirk with Eric. She, too, occupied a makeup chair, undergoing her own transformation at the hands of a skilled artist. "Declan has a soft spot for the ladies."“Haha! It is done. The idiot and ugly guy is frantically running back and forth in the comfort room!” Rachel exclaimed with a wicked grin. “Haha! Ugh! Disgusting!”"Marcus made him coffee, so I made sure that I put the sedative on something that he has to drink. That way, the Director will suspect Marcus, and it will be all according to plan,"Rachel continued, her voice dripping with cunning satisfaction. "Good. Now, everything will go as planned.
"WHAT?!" the Director yelled, taken aback by Marcus' words."What are you saying, Marcus?" The writer yelled in a bewildered tone. “You will do the stunts? You know that a professional must do those scenes, right? You are only a new actor and we wouldn't want you injured.”'Exactly, what is this loser saying? Did his head really get too big that he thinks so highly of himself now? Does he think that action scenes are that easy?' Rachel's thoughts raced, and her incredulous gaze fixed on Marcus."Declan said that I might be able to do it myself," Marcus explained with a determined look in his eyes, "and there is no hurt in trying, Director. I could try it for just one take, and if it doesn't work, then at least we tried."Despite being trapped, Marcus was actually confident in doing it himself. His skill, Hand-to-Hand Combat, had already leveled up to level 15, and what's more, this skill came from Victor Petrov himself, the role that he is playing!Silence hung in the air as the Direc
MARCUS wiped the sweat dripping on his forehead and took a deep breath before glancing around.Bewildered expressions greeted him, and there was a sense of awe among the crew.They all stared at him with bewildered looks.The crew exchanged astonished glances, murmuring among themselves."Is he really a rookie?""Did you see how he looked at the soldier?! It was so terrifying! How can he act like that?""He's like a completely different person. Did we underestimate him?"The actors, who were insulting Marcus just a while ago, were all taken aback."Did he secretly enroll in a military academy or something? How was he able to fight and move like that?"A 'Ding!' once again sounded in Marcus mind, and the translucent screen appeared before him.[Side Mission 'Rise Above' Completed!][Congratulations, you successfully did your own stunts in your first project, "Brothers of Valor" and stole the spotlight! You have shown those jealous schemers what you're made of!][Rewards:][Experience Po
JULIA shook her head slowly. "No, Rachel. I'm just sharing with you the tragic story of the director and because of his tragic past, and he's very protective of the women on his set. He wouldn't want any harm to come to them," Julia said as a playful smirk played on her lips.Rachel's heart began to pound as she started to grasp the meaning of Julia's words."You're saying... if I were to make it seem like Marcus had crossed a line…" Rachel's lips slowly curled into a sinister smile. “...the director would take it very seriously?"Exactly, Rachel. Think about it. You could secure your place in Eric's good graces while eliminating Marcus as a threat.” Julia tapped Rachel's shoulder. “All you need to do is play your cards right,” she added before going inside again, leaving Rachel by herself. Just as Julia entered the room, she saw her brother glaring at the mirror."You haven't relaxed yet?" Julia asked, trying to ease Eric's frustration."How could I? That loser bastard!!" Eric seeth