Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 381

381. Good Eye (1)

November 16, 2022

The experts at Miracle Company and Gabriel’s publicist were highly competent.

[Never a calm day, never a calm day.]

The most pressing issues these days were largely divided into two categories:

First, there was the public service advertisement featuring Gabriel.

Second, there was news of foreign capital secretly infiltrating Hollywood.

“What goes around comes around.”

[That’s true, but… Anyway, Kang Yeon-woo, that scary kid…]

“It’s been a while since I’ve heard that? And let’s be clear. I didn’t start this, okay?”

[At that point, it’s Kang Yeon-woo’s script and Kang Yeon-woo’s direction… So, how do you feel?]

“I feel great.”

Watching the public relentlessly criticize them made me feel full, even though I hadn’t eaten anything.

‘Well, doing this won’t completely eliminate their capital, but it will serve as a warning. Don’t even think about interfering recklessly.’

Originally, this issue wouldn’t have lasted a day.

What do you mean a day?

It wouldn’t have lasted even half a day or even been exposed at all.

The media, wary of the massive capital, would have taken care of themselves.

But now, the story is different.

With the addition of enormous funds to a publicist and experts known worldwide for their competence, there was nothing to fear.

‘But seriously, isn’t Miracle going to get huge because of this…?’

Amidst the success, there was an unexpected side effect.

A side effect that Yeon-woo hadn’t anticipated at all.

‘I didn’t expect so many people to flock to us…’

At this rate, they might end up running a real film company by accident.

Fortunately, they had a professional manager in place, but…

Originally, Miracle was little more than a temporary company set up to invest in Mac Houston… or so Yeon-woo thought.

But while doing this, countless directors knocked on Miracle’s door.

The rumor that it was a film company that didn’t interfere with editing rights had spread like wildfire.

“I’ve been promoting it diligently. Hehe. Such a good company should be widely known! Let’s create a miracle in Hollywood’s film industry, starting with Miracle!”

The culprit was Mac Houston.

“Yeon-woo is doing such a great job? Great. Then the next movie will be with Miracle! Then Yeon-woo will let me film a movie with him, right…?”

Jonas Ben, filled with ulterior motives, joined in.

Leaving Mac Houston aside, the involvement of Jonas, who was practically a big name, made the situation even bigger.

‘Who decided to create a miracle without my permission…?’

I’m a little worried about what will happen next.

In any case, the public opinion battle proceeded very smoothly.

The general public wouldn’t be able to connect Gabriel’s advertisement with the exposé.

‘But people in the industry will know.’

Things that industry insiders secretly support were bound to go smoothly.

[The film industry is about selling dreams, not about being used as someone’s business tool.]

Dreams and hopes.

Freedom and independence of imagination.

These were cheesy slogans, but they were enough to capture people’s hearts.

People were shocked that the culture they loved had been quietly taken over.

As a result, public opinion flared up, which was only natural.

In conclusion, it was like this:

“Oh my god. This is truly a miracle. Truly Miracle!”

Perhaps because they still couldn’t completely ignore them, no proposals were sent from the giant agencies.

But there was a change.

“Do you know how many people came today? A whopping thirty! Thirty people!”

Mac screamed with happiness.

Actors who didn’t go through agencies were flooding in.

The number of individuals who came to request auditions had reached dozens in the past few days.

[Received Mailbox: 99+]

Mac Houston’s mailbox, which had been close to zero for weeks, also began to explode.

The staff was now seriously worried that Mac might have a heart attack from joy.

The film production that had been suspended for so long was resumed.

The audition was the beginning.

*

“Me…? Auditioning, you say?”

“Yes!”

A bright answer came back to Yeon-woo’s bewildered words.

“What’s wrong with it? It’s all experience, so it’s not bad to try.”

When I turned to look at Gabriel, I only got a lukewarm answer from him.

I thought he would stop me.

Was that a trap too?

“Isn’t it strange to participate in an audition when you’re not even a production staff member…?”

“Why isn’t Yeon-woo a staff member? He’s the president of Miracle.”

“Huh? Pre, what?”

“President.”

Something was strange.

‘When did I become the president? All I did was put in money?’

Kwon Seong-hyun must be the culprit.

“It’s a movie that Yeon-woo is investing in, so of course, Yeon-woo has to check it out!”

And so, it was decided that I would participate in the audition.

‘Well, I probably won’t have much to do.’

Yeon-woo thought that Mac was probably trying to take care of him under the guise of being an investor.

It didn’t take long for that thought to change.

“You’re going to watch all these people…? The auditions?”

“Of course!”

“…?”

No.

Wait a minute.

This isn’t about taking care of me; it’s like a scene of labor exploitation…?

Mac explained quickly.

“Ah. This is the list that has been filtered once. Unfortunately, conditions that don’t fit the role have been excluded.”

“And this many are left?”

“This is a decent number. Jonas must have seen about four times this number. He’s the type who wants to see and judge with his own eyes from the beginning. Anyway, they are grateful people. They are hesitant now, but who knows when those guys will be running around again, but they gave us an offer.”

“…”

That’s true, but…

Yeon-woo began to worry about the approaching audition schedule.

*

“Hmm. Auditions? It wasn’t a big deal? I just went and said hello and got picked right away. Come to think of it, I don’t remember seeing many auditions except in the early days?”

“…”

Gabriel, the former American Sweetheart who once stole the hearts of all North Americans, said.

It wasn’t helpful at all.

The only helpful one was Raymond Taylor, who played Black.

“You don’t have to worry too much. Before the final audition, they usually look at the feeling. In fact, you have to make a big impact on the judges at this stage to stand out. That’s how you get to see the next audition.”

He said that all the filming for Black had ended recently, so he came to see Yeon-woo with Gabriel.

“You’ll probably know what I mean right away. Casting directors usually say that the decision is already made the moment you open the door and walk in.”

After that, if there’s a good actor, they’ll do a camera test.

“Yeon-woo will have to match his acting with them at that time. Not all of them, but the finally selected actors will have a screen test to match with Yeon-woo.”

He explained that he also matched with several actors who would play the role of Rachel, his lover.

The actor who best captured the chemistry was finally cast.

“The actors who come to the final screen test are all great people. But there’s only one role, so they pick the actor who best suits the lead.”

“It sounds like a lot of trouble just listening to it… Then shouldn’t I just participate at the very end?”

“We’re counting on your eye. You discovered Mac Houston, didn’t you? Mac is expecting another miracle like himself.”

“Yeah. Yeon-woo, don’t feel pressured and just relax. Then other people will take care of everything.”

Yeon-woo suddenly remembered what Dongja-ryeong had said.

[Gabriel, that kid. She’s been through a lot, so she’s very deep. But sometimes her brain is too innocent. Sigh… That’s why she’s been through so much hardship and suffering.]

Why did this suddenly come to mind?

Regardless of Yeon-woo’s worries, time passed mercilessly quickly.

Soon after.

The monumental audition began.

The first thing Yeon-woo felt was one thing.

‘There are so many people.’

At first, I didn’t know why they were holding the audition in such an unexpected place.

“Miracle has a building that they bought…”

“That won’t work. It’s too small to fit everyone in.”

Then, they quickly renovated a factory-like site into a stylish building.

There was a side effect that Mac, who was laughing and saying that money is the best, looked a little crazy…

Anyway, the huge site was filled with a lot of people.

“Didn’t you say you filtered out a lot?”

“Yes. This is after a lot of filtering?”

It was also explained that other movies would take several days to proceed with this number of people.

[Wow. This is Hollywood class.]

Dongja-ryeong, who had been away from cheese for a long time, muttered as if he was tired of it.

[Wow, really… It’s like a war zone.]

Listening to the chattering, Yeon-woo closed his eyes.

‘I’m glad there’s a distance.’

If not, my brain would be overloaded with a huge amount of information, and I would be suffering from a splitting headache.

‘Hoo… I thought I had gained a useful stat, but I didn’t know there would be such side effects… No. I wouldn’t have known if there weren’t so many people… Should I like this or not?’

Anyway, you old geezers.

You never give me anything cool.

Anyway.

It’s good that there are a lot of people at the audition.

The problem is that the expected number is too many.

The reason why Yeon-woo is closing his eyes now,

It was because of a stat that Yeon-woo had obtained from the system a few days before the audition started.

He recalled the memory from a few days ago.

“Isn’t there anything?”

[Yeon-woo, what are you doing?]

Cheese, Dongja-ryeong, approached with his tail stiff and rubbed his cheek.

But Yeon-woo didn’t have the mind to pay attention to it.

“Isn’t there really anything? It’s hard to pretend you don’t know at this point.”

[What are you doing? Eh? Are you trying to communicate with the old geezers?]

That’s right.

That’s it.

[Hmm. Those picky old men won’t listen to you? Maybe they’re laughing while watching you struggle?]

Surely it’s not that bad?

[But Yeon-woo, is the mastermind really those old men above?]

Well. I don’t know for sure.

Wouldn’t it be impossible for anyone to be 100 percent sure?

Even that Madam Kang Yeon-hwa wouldn’t be able to give a definite answer.

‘But this is a reasonable suspicion.’

When I gave all the lifespan I had collected to my mother, Madam Kang.

I remember the voices whispering in a vague reality that I couldn’t tell whether it was a dream or a lucid dream.

It’s nonsense to others.

But does this world only run on stories that make sense?

In the first place, seeing ghosts is treated as nonsense to ordinary people.

[Well, you know better than me, Yeon-woo.]

Listening to the sound, Yeon-woo threatened the empty space again.

To be honest, I don’t know if I can do this, but, well…

‘I’ve been struggling so far, so I should get this much.’

It would be nice if it works out.

If not, oh well.

“Are you really not going to give me anything? Don’t you have any bonuses? How can people just work all the time? You have to have time to breathe to work hard. You suddenly throw out surprise missions. Isn’t it great that I’m not slacking off? I’m working hard as you want, isn’t there really anything? Nothing?”

There must be something coming to get something going.

The voice, which was neither a threat nor a coaxing, continued for a long time.

Finally.

-Ting!

[…Many people agree with your efforts!]

[A special additional random roulette is given for your success!]

It feels like they’re giving it to me by force, but is it just my imagination?

For some reason, the lights on the random roulette board, which used to be brighter than before, seem to have faded a bit.

And I got it.

-Ta-da!

[Congratulations!]

[You have acquired the stat ‘Simnian’ [Mind’s Eye/Clairvoyance]!]

Even the name is ambiguous…

What is Simnian, what is Simnian.

The name, which sounds like I’m going to get sick before I even go ten *li* [A traditional Chinese unit of distance, approximately 500 meters], was not satisfactory.

But.

Now that thought has completely changed.

Not 180 degrees… about 120 degrees?

‘I thought the effect was so-so… but it’s perfect in this situation.’

If it was Simnian, Baengnian [Hundred-fold Mind’s Eye], or Cheonrian [Thousand-fold Mind’s Eye].

‘My brain might not have been able to handle seeing the status window of everyone I see.’