Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 119

Such a Thing, As Much As You Want (1)

119. Such a Thing, As Much As You Want (1)

2022.02.27.

‘This is… they’re like zombies.’ The dark circles under their eyes were so dark, and their faces were pale. And that’s not all. ‘I should see it as a positive thing that they are at least distinguishable from lingering spirits or vengeful ghosts….’ How much did they grind their souls that the vitality unique to the living is so faint? I heard that they outsourced the minor parts by mobilizing top-notch equipment and additional personnel. ‘There are parts that money can’t solve….’ Perhaps it is because they have to directly handle and verify the important parts. “Then, can we really upload it as is? Is there anything else to fix….” The assistant director asked very carefully. Even as he asked, his face was pleading not to say yes. “Yes. I think you can finish it as is and upload it.” Fortunately, the answer he wanted came out. Once again, sighs of relief erupted from here and there. “Thank you, thank you….” From people praying and greeting an unknown entity to people who looked like they would collapse and fall asleep, saying, “Ugh… I can sleep now….” “We really burned it all out properly…. It can’t even be compared to staying up all night at the broadcasting station for a month.” Only two and a half days. It was a short time, but it was an incredibly long time for the staff who had exerted a high degree of concentration as if to burn everything. “I told you to make a making-of film for YouTube, but what kind of documentary did you make….” “I know, right? We can just put the title on it now and broadcast it on terrestrial TV. Or maybe we should contact a nature documentary channel…?” “It’s a bit of a waste to just use this for promotion….” “Oh, I’m already looking forward to it. Our movie editing will come out with this kind of quality, right? If it’s this kind of quality, it’s completely amazing and crazy. Maybe we’ll even get invited to overseas film festivals?” “Hey, Arthur. If you say that now, you’re jinxing it. Don’t say things like that yet.” “Oh, yep.” While the assistant director, the staff, and Kwon Seong-hyeon were neatly finishing their business, the actors who watched the video again were impressed once again. It was a great quality video for something made in just two days. “They must have really poured their souls into making it.” One of the supporting actors said. Yeon-woo’s eyes glanced at the staff. They don’t have much energy, but…. No. They don’t have much at all, but…. ‘Surely not.’ Surely they didn’t really grind their souls. The other person was just saying it, but the problem was that Yeon-woo, who came from a world where souls could be ground, couldn’t just let it pass. Aren’t those symptoms often seen in overworked people? [I need to eat some tonic these days because my energy is low.] [I feel chilly, I wonder if my energy has weakened….] [I haven’t been able to sleep lately, so I’m tired and seeing things.] [When you’re tired and exhausted, you need to replenish your energy. I should go eat samgyetang [Korean ginseng chicken soup].] These words are often used in everyday life. Not all people who use these words have the spiritual eye like Yeon-woo. But it can be said that these words originate from instinctively feeling the depleted parts of the body and wanting to fill them. ‘It seems like there’s no one like me.’ In fact, the magic of carving a person’s soul requires a very high level of spiritual ability. The people here are just ordinary people. If there was someone in the same industry, I would have recognized them long ago. So, surely that kind of thing didn’t really happen. …Maybe. ‘…But just in case, let’s clean up the surroundings.’ It would be troublesome if stray ghosts entered the place where the soul had fallen out. Yeon-woo glanced around. [Ssssh!] The child spirit sitting on Yeon-woo’s shoulder took a deep breath. [This fresh smell. I really hate the smell of newly created thoughts no matter how many times I smell it.] “Why?” [It means that human malice continues to boil over.] “That’s true.” [Are you so jealous of others doing well? Our actor is working so hard, I hope those guys who send such thoughts get pressed by ghosts at night!] “If you say that, it seems like it will really happen, so let’s be quiet.” [Why? I don’t waste my precious spiritual power on that kind of thing. I don’t know. Maybe if you share a little bit of your spiritual power, Yeon-woo….] “Don’t even dream about it.” [But Yeon-woo, is it okay for you to talk to me like this? People will look at you strangely?] Most people are engrossed in the monitor and have no interest in this side. Still, if they get caught, they won’t be able to avoid strange glances. But Yeon-woo answered nonchalantly. “No. It doesn’t matter anymore. I don’t get caught.” [Huh? How? You still can’t use mind reading or telepathy. I told you to practice hard, but you stubbornly refused to practice. That’s why it was so annoying to disguise it with earphones and stuff. It’s a good thing that cell phones and Bluetooth earphones came out these days, or else you would have been treated like a crazy person!] “Anyway, isn’t it okay if I don’t get caught now?” [So how do you not get caught?! What did Kang Yeon-woo pick up and appear again?!] “Are you curious?” [What is it, what is it?!] “I won’t tell you.” [Argh! How can you do this!] The child spirit whined to be told, but Yeon-woo just shrugged his shoulders once. A way to talk to the child spirit who is not visible to people and not visible to anyone’s eyes. It was thanks to the B-grade stat ‘ventriloquism’ obtained from Yeon Do-hee. [Ventriloquism] [B] – You can speak without moving your lips. It can be effective no matter what expression you make. However, because the level is still low, there is a chance that others will hear you if you use ventriloquism for a long time. ‘Yes. This is it.’ There is no need to practice for a long time under the fierce waterfall that makes your bones feel cold. Mind reading? Telepathy? Why bother going through that trouble to learn such things? ‘Such additional stats are always welcome. Of course.’ Everything can be solved with one additional stat. If his mother, Kang Yeon-hwa, knew, she would grab the back of her neck and fall over, but good is good. It is said that there is a chance that others will hear you because the level is low, but…. Isn’t it okay if you don’t get caught? If you only make your voice low enough for the child spirit to hear, there is no risk of being heard by anyone. [Really, how do you do it?! Tell me, tell me!] “I’ll see what you do.” After all, the only time I’ll use it is when I’m talking to the child spirit. [What kind of magic did you learn? Huh? Yeon-woo…?] Leaving the whining child spirit behind, Yeon-woo scanned the studio. In his opinion, like the child spirit said, the number of thoughts and vengeful ghosts around him exceeded the ordinary. Compared to when I came just two days ago, it has doubled. No. What is double, it feels like it has increased three or four times. ‘Come to think of it, is it because the thoughts are sticking to them that they became like that, not because they were making the video?’ Thinking about it, it made sense. Without thinking twice, Yeon-woo immediately started moving. ‘Anyway. People’s jealousy.’ After returning to Korea, attention was already focused on him. There, a short advertisement properly fueled the fire. Soon, the YouTube video will be updated, and in addition, interest is slowly gathering in the movie itself. A romance movie that doesn’t seem to have much content. And what about the open ending? It was criticized several times from the script stage. Even the mockery that it was a movie that would fail anyway, so why bother making it. The movie, which was steadily produced in all sorts of adverse conditions, was finally about to see the light. But. ‘Are there so many people who can’t stand others doing well?’ The thoughts and vengeful ghosts that had become such thick stagnant water made me naturally stick out my tongue. Come to think of it… Maybe one of them was sent by Park Chil-deuk? [Squeak….] [Kkeueueueuk….] Every time Yeon-woo’s hand, which contained the heat of the amulet, passed by, the thoughts scattered, emitting black smoke. “Yeon-woo, aren’t you watching with us?” “Yes. I’m a little….” “He’s still shy. Well, it’s understandable since the making-of film came out like a movie. Yeon-woo is the main character here.” He is the main character, and he is an actor who has nothing to lose in terms of acting skills. The only flaw is that he just debuted. ‘No. That’s not even a flaw.’ Rather, there will be more words to decorate. A rookie who appeared like a comet. An anticipated actor who will expand the pool of young actors. An actor who is still full of fresh passion. Etc. Yeon-woo’s career as a supporting role in a TV drama will no longer be a problem if this movie is released. The actors who appeared in the movie together could feel it. They are not on the podium where the spotlight is shining, in a position to be noticed. They were also actors and actresses. They had the eyes to see who would shine in the future. “It will be even more so after this comes out.” “Oh, fresh. It’s the perfect time now, the perfect time.” Moreover, considering the help he received from Yeon-woo when he was shipwrecked, he couldn’t help but see Yeon-woo in a good light. Fortunately, the actors misunderstood Yeon-woo’s aimless wandering as a rookie’s shyness and moved on. [Heehee. I’m curious….] Whether the child spirit followed him or not. Yeon-woo diligently roamed around the studio, diligently removing thoughts and vengeful ghosts. ‘It’s quite good.’ Thanks to that, he was able to accumulate his lifespan little by little, eliminating them one by one, like picking up fallen grains. Although it is a lifespan like dust, where is that? Then, he made eye contact with Yeon Do-hee, who was looking at this side. [Yeon-woo, Yeon Do-hee is looking at you?] “I know that because I saw it too?” [Did something happen while I was away? The way she looks at you doesn’t look normal?] As the child spirit said, Yeon Do-hee was looking at Yeon-woo with an ambiguous look that was hard to understand. * “Did you see the video, Yeon-woo?” “Yes.” “Director Ji edited it so hard that it was really amazing. Other people said that they could release it as a documentary or turn it into a documentary movie.” “It seems that Director Ji saw it in a good light. I’ve never done anything so great.” “No. Yeon-woo, you did a great job. Um. I think it would have been great even if Kwon Seong-hyeon hadn’t had any influence. If it weren’t for Yeon-woo, the people here would have had a big problem.” For example, repaying a favor? Yeon Do-hee smiled as she added that. “But thanks to Kwon Seong-hyeon, it came out incredibly fast. As Yeon-woo knows, Director Ji is an incredibly meticulous person, so if there hadn’t been any prodding or pressure, he would have been holding on to it for ages. This time, it’s not anything else, but an edit that focuses on Yeon-woo. Look over there.” Yeon Do-hee gestured with her shoulder. “Go and have a drink with him later. He seems to be completely in love with Yeon-woo. Even if I don’t know, Director Ji has become nothing more than a muse since filming the movie?” “Muse… Yes?” “Muse. It’s the name of a god in ancient Greek mythology, and it’s a word derived from it. Should I say it’s an existence that inspires Director Ji?” “I know the word itself.” Because I’ve heard it once before. “But… why is it me?”