62 [62] Premiere Concludes
Chapter 62: Premiere Concludes
After the commencement of the final battle, the audience could only describe it with one word: magnificent!
Indeed, for the audience, the most remarkable aspect of the final battle in "Goblin Slayer" was its spectacle, comparable to the special effects of blockbuster movies from another world. With the presence of magic and martial skills, the battles in this world naturally came with special effects!
Due to the extraordinary nature of this world, most of the audience were ordinary people who lacked dazzling magic or formidable swordsmanship skills. For them, witnessing a confrontation between powerful entities was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unless they had the courage to witness battles firsthand on the front lines, remaining safely within the city walls meant they might never witness a battle in their lifetime, unless a monster siege occurred one day.
In such circumstances, when the audience beheld the visual feast presented by the top adventurers from the North, they couldn't help but scream in excitement. The feeling could only be described in one word: exhilarating!
Indeed, during the casting for the final battle scene, the top adventurers from the North, who were genuinely formidable, rushed over to vie for the spotlight. As a result, every adventurer selected for the scene was at least of silver rank. Their performances were fierce, reminiscent of powerful sorcerers using earth-shattering magic to crush a group of pitiful goblins.
Therefore, the final result of the battle scene was undoubtedly thrilling and visually stunning. In terms of magnificence, it was unmatched!
In comparison, the previous film, "Konosuba: God Blessing on this Wonderful World," also had impressive battle scenes, with the Headless Knight's strength surpassing everyone's imagination. However, since "Konosuba: God Blessing on this Wonderful World" was essentially a comedy film, most of the audience didn't pay much attention to how thrilling the fight scenes were but instead focused more on the comedic plot.
Now, "Goblin Slayer," on the other hand, is a pure action series, or rather, an intellectual battle series. The most exciting part of it is the protagonist's unexpected and imaginative methods of eliminating enemies. Therefore, once the audience immersed themselves in the story, they couldn't help but be drawn to the thrilling battles.
Having delved into the dark yet exhilarating battles of Goblin Slayer, the audience suddenly found themselves appreciating the conventional combat of the top-tier adventurers. It was akin to acing an exam and immediately getting accepted into the desired university program—a delightful sensation!
The atmosphere in the entire theater soared to its peak. People had forgotten the initial unpleasant experience of the movie's beginning and were now fully immersed in the thrilling lives of adventurers.
Similarly, General Wilhelm and Knight Commander Wilcliff, while watching the meticulously crafted battle scenes, were equally awestruck. They realized that even the war exercises conducted by the military couldn't match the excitement of the battles depicted in the film. After all, the military lacked the abundance of fourth and fifth-tier Sword Masters and the presence of a top-tier Grand Magician setting off fireworks on the side.
In Knight Commander Wilcliff's eyes, including the battles previously undertaken by Goblin Slayer, the bloody conflicts in the film provided a sensation akin to spectating gladiatorial death matches in the Orc Kingdom!
At this moment, he had shed all prejudices against the film and was fully invested in its narrative.
Finally, after the glamorous battles of the adventurers concluded, the plot reached its climax: the showdown between Goblin Slayer and the Goblin King!
Before the battle began, there were whispers among the crowd discussing the disparity in combat prowess between Goblin Slayer and the Goblin King. However, when the actual battle commenced, most people hadn't anticipated the one-sided beatdown that ensued. While they believed Goblin Slayer could handle the Goblin King single-handedly given his strength, they were surprised by the Goblin King's formidable power after evolving into its final form, nearly overwhelming Goblin Slayer.
Fortunately, everything was under Goblin Slayer's control in the end. When the golden barrier slowly materialized, the audience collectively breathed a sigh of relief, feeling reassured.
Later, as the memories of the Goblin King were revealed, most people realized the reason behind Goblin Slayer's massacre of goblin infants at the beginning. With this revelation, the questions lingering in the minds of the audience since the movie's opening resurfaced, bringing the thoroughly satisfying film to its conclusion.
As they watched the lively scene in the adventurer's guild at the end, everyone was moved by the slight redemption of Goblin Slayer's twisted personality due to his companions. Knight Commander Wilcliff couldn't help but exhale deeply and murmured, "Let's watch it together next time, the movie..."
"Huh? You're saying that too?" General Wilhelm teased with a playful tone. Meanwhile, Ryne, standing nearby, wore an indescribable expression. After all, his teacher, who was only knowledgeable about battle and slaughter, unexpectedly uttered, "Let's watch the movie together next time." Ryne couldn't help but wonder if he would have to keep this scene a secret when he returned...
As the credits rolled accompanied by Wiz's closing song, the entire audience displayed expressions of contentment and enthusiastically engaged in discussions.
Undoubtedly, the most discussed topic among them was the protagonist of this film, Goblin Slayer. After all, the character portrayed in "Goblin Slayer" was undeniably fresh for the audience in this world.
In the past, protagonists in stage plays were often obscured by heavy makeup, speaking in artificial and hesitant tones. Those promoted by the church were typically portrayed as heroic and righteous figures, overly saintly yet lacking in practicality. Not to mention the prevalent Dragon Arrogance novels in the Imperial Capital in recent years, where the protagonists were even more exaggerated.
In contrast, although Goblin Slayer never revealed his true identity throughout, remaining silent and reserved, the audience who watched the movie could still sense his humanity. Despite his actions being the same old chivalrous cliché, his bloody portrayal elevated his authenticity.
As everyone chatted with each other, someone suddenly exclaimed, "G-Goblin Slayer?!"
A young lad, who was discussing Goblin Slayer's handsome and unconventional killing methods with his companions, suddenly caught sight of a figure slowly emerging from the stage where the premiere was held, and he couldn't help but shout.
Immediately, the entire venue erupted into excitement. Because the one approaching was none other than Goblin Slayer himself, clad in full armor, accompanied by most of the actors from "Goblin Slayer"!
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