Started as a comics editor

Chapter 201 What kind of trash did I play yesterday?

[I received so many private messages last night, my hands were shaking before I even opened them... Sure enough, everyone was asking the same question: 'Mr. Rumi, do you really approve of the plot of "Dark Night's Decree"?']

Now, let me give a formal reply... Actually, there are many things I can't control. I can't interfere with the plot of game adaptation projects.

I can only apologize here.

However, if you're really unhappy with the storyline of the adapted game... you can try FGO.

[I provided the main outline for their collaboration storyline, and I also communicated with the creators... They really respected me as the original author, and I even drew quite a few character illustrations for them.]

It's actually a bit embarrassing to admit, I wonder what it will ultimately look like in the game...

at the same time.

Jian Yinghua also saw this post from a fan... It seemed to be a routine publicity stunt.

But neither the tone nor the wording seems to be a template product; rather, it seems to be something that Teacher Rumi wrote herself.

This put him in a dilemma.

yesterday.

He was genuinely furious! Those so-called "official" game adaptations were an insult to the works he loved!
So he uninstalled the game immediately, went to the forum to rant about it, and vowed never to play any games with restricted access again.

The official FGO website that I had saved was also deleted.

I have absolutely no plans to touch games anymore.

just.

After a night's sleep, once he had calmed down, he saw the post from Rumi.

He recalled his feelings when he first watched the FGOX "Nightfall" promotional video, and also remembered that FGO had previously said that their collaboration event would feature an original story, and that it was even written by the author, Rumi...

Now, even Teacher Rumi says so.

In addition, he was aware of the situation on the forums and knew that there were still quite a few players who were optimistic about FGO.

This……

Although Jian Yinghua felt that he was really despicable.

But I do really want to play it again.

However, the impression left on him by "The Decree of the Night" yesterday was too deep.

He was still somewhat hesitant, so he turned off social media.

Jian Yinghua thought for a moment, opened a group chat for fans, and posted: "The FGO and Nightfall collaboration event is going live today, are you guys still playing?"

As soon as these words came out.

The group chat, which was just discussing a hot social topic, suddenly fell silent, and then exploded.

"Even a dog wouldn't play this game! I fell for it yesterday! You think you can fool me again?"

"This game is garbage! Such a poorly adapted storyline! Who would dare play it? Even legitimate adaptations are this bad, so FGO, being a collaboration, is even worse!"

"I'm not playing! Get out!"

"I still get angry when I think about it now. How could I play it? Playing a game even gave me the illusion that someone was better than me! It's infuriating."

"Actually, being a cow is pretty good..."

"Quick, quick, quick! Where's the Pure Love Warrior?"

"..."

Jian Yinghua was somewhat prepared when he saw the screen filled with rolling images.

After all, everyone in the group is a fan of the work "Nightfall".

He was starting to have second thoughts.

However, after closing the group.

He was still somewhat unwilling to give up, and subconsciously opened the FGO official website again.

Then, he was immediately drawn to the exquisite character illustrations on the official website.

no way.

Yesterday's "Dark Night Decree" was really bad... The contrast is just too stark.

However, when "Dark Night Decree" was first announced, it seemed pretty good.

...I hesitated for a long time.

Jian Yinghua gritted his teeth and clicked download anyway.

Forget it.

He was indeed interested.

If you really get scammed, you'd better never do it again.

With that in mind, he downloaded the game and then checked the time.

11:50.

It's quite a coincidence, it's almost midnight.

The FGO collaboration event is about to launch.

This time, however, Jian Yinghua lacked the excitement of yesterday; instead, he felt uneasy.

I'm afraid I'll be scammed again.

Just ten minutes.

It passed quickly.

Jian Yinghua leaned back in his chair, expressionless, and opened the game, muttering to himself, "Please, please, don't let it be another scam..."

The phone screen briefly loaded.

The logo appears.

Immediately afterwards, the game login page appeared.

Jian Yinghua, who had been expressionless, was stunned. So fast... Why was "The Dark Night's Decree" so slow yesterday?

As he thought about it, he easily completed the registration process and then officially entered the game.

The screen went black.

Then... the prologue begins.

So fast.

Jian Yinghua had this thought again.

But soon, he couldn't care less about that. When the game's exquisite character illustrations unfolded on the screen, the refined art style and delicate details were displayed before his eyes.

Jian Yinghua was filled with questions, and at the same time, she suddenly sat up straight, her back lifted off the chair.

No?

He stared at the screen in shock.

Is this the same game I played yesterday?
Dynamic character illustrations, excellent audio-visual integration, such strong art style.

Although the plot still progresses in the style of a visual novel.

But Avalon has managed to make the most of Live2D despite numerous limitations.

This performance...

Jian Yinghua looked incredulous as she continued to advance the story. When she entered the battle screen, she saw exquisite character illustrations appear, followed by a scene of a Noble Phantasm being unleashed that filled the entire screen.

He asked another question mark?

At the same time, he recalled the game "Dark Night's Decree" that he had played yesterday, remembering its rudimentary presentation, rough art style, and clumsy combat gameplay.

Vaguely.

It seems that the shadow of "Dark Night Decree" can still be seen in this game.

wrong.

It's more accurate to say that "Dark Night's Decree" bears the mark of this game... Compared to this game, "Dark Night's Decree" is a completely clumsy imitation.

"No...no way?"

in the room.

Jian Yinghua muttered to himself, continuing to advance the prologue.

The sounds of the game kept echoing in the room.

As the plot unfolds, a host of charismatic characters begin to appear, and the story progresses smoothly, with the narrative deepening layer by layer, complemented by combat gameplay of moderate difficulty...

soon.

The prologue is finished.

There were several guided sessions during the game, but Jian Yinghua wasn't as annoyed as when he played "Dark Night's Decree" yesterday.

Because FGO's explanations are appropriate, simple, and clear, it doesn't constantly remind players. Instead, it subtly introduces players to the game's various systems in conjunction with the storyline.

As for the plot... compared to "The Dark Night's Decree," it's worlds apart.

Jian Yinghua had also read Fate/Zero, given its immense popularity at the time, and he also enjoys comics.

However, he personally doesn't like ensemble pieces, so he doesn't like them as much as he does with "Nightfall," which is why he didn't play FGO because of the manga... But even so, he has to admit that the manga is really excellent.

FGO is also adapted from a manga...

to be frank.

His hesitation just now was also related to this point.

After all, that game adapted from the comic yesterday... the plot was really awful.

He was genuinely worried that this game would end up like "Dark Night Revelation".

But as the prologue progressed, he realized he was overthinking things!
Replacing the male lead is such a brain-dead move! Only "Dark Night's Decree" would do that!
FGO has a completely original storyline! It doesn't borrow any plot elements from Fate/Zero at all!

But that doesn't mean the game has forgotten about Fate/Zero.

Observation: Under the filter of memory, the scene of Saber cutting down the Holy Grail in Fate/Zero appears in the game.

Although it's just dynamic CG.

Despite the exceptionally high standard of the performance, Jian Yinghua was still incredibly impressed.

He stared wide-eyed at the screen, then muttered, "If 'Dark Night's Decree' could do this, I'd have paid for it already!!! Look at how others treat the original work!!!"

this moment.

He was a little angry.

Because the quality of FGO... truly exceeded his expectations!
He now understood completely! The Dark Decree was entirely capable of being created! They simply lacked the capability! Seasonal Technology lacked the capability!

If this were done by Avalon...

Jian Yinghua didn't continue thinking because he remembered... FGO also collaborated with "Nightfall".

Correct.

Joint activities.

He temporarily exited the game's observation interface and went to the main page.

I just got back to the main page.

Because the prologue and the introduction have been completed.

A pop-up window immediately appeared.

This is precisely the collaborative event.

[The veil of eternal night falls, and humanity's defenses are in grave danger—the "FGO x Nightfall" collaboration begins!]

"..."

Upon seeing the pop-up window, Jian Yinghua immediately clicked on it.

However, instead of a gacha pool, the page that appears is a dedicated story page, featuring the original story promised in the promotional video – "Star Cocoon and Night Chrysalis".

Seeing this, Jian Yinghua reached out her hand with a mixture of anticipation and unease.

This shouldn't be like yesterday's "Dark Night Edict," right?
The main game is so good, it shouldn't be that bad, right?
Please don't let people down.

As he thought about it, he clicked "Start".

The prologue to the crossover storyline begins.

The screen appears...

The Chaldea alarm ripped through the silence, and the moonlight in Singularity F was distorted.

The ruins of Fuyuki are seeping out asphalt-like black mud, the buildings are covered with scarlet patterns, and the star map of the Grand Temple is swallowed by an unknown shadow.

When the footsteps of the lantern bearer echoed through the turbulent flow of data, the 'night' of pan-human history was given form...

I just watched the beginning.

Jian Yinghua's eyes widened suddenly, and she murmured, "Handsome..."

His tone was filled with barely concealed excitement.

He knows it!

He knew it from the beginning!
This time! I wasn't fooled!
This is not "The Decree of the Night"!
He was a little excited.

And then, as the game's story progressed... he became even more convinced of this.

Especially when familiar comic book characters make a dashing entrance with high-caliber performances, uttering famous lines from the comics.

"what!!"

Jian Yinghua was so excited that he jumped up from his chair.

Yes, yes, yes, yes!

That's what it feels like!

He played "Dark Night Revelation" yesterday just to see this scene!
Damn it! We've been tricked! We've been tricked!
You should just play FGO!
Jian Yinghua was almost in tears, and when the battle scene appeared... the character portrait of the heroine Meiyue from "Nightfall" appeared, and at the same time, she activated her Noble Phantasm. The entire screen was covered by the performance, and the golden summoning circle in the darkness intertwined with the broken glass of the lantern, revealing two lines of burning blood-red text.

Seeing the skills that are exactly the same as in the comics, and seeing the amazing character art, I can feel Avalon's sincerity.

Jian Yinghua immediately had a thought: What rubbish had he done yesterday?!

Followed by.

The second thought came to mind—he wanted this role! He'd pay any amount of money for it!

Excitement, agitation, astonishment, regret... a mix of emotions.

As the crossover storyline progresses, it gradually builds to a climax.

Once the prologue of the crossover storyline is completed.

Without a moment's hesitation, Jian Yinghua immediately put down his phone.

But that doesn't mean I won't play.

But...

He opened the group chat he'd just been in, and within five seconds typed out what he wanted to say and sent it out—"Everyone! This time you really won't be disappointed! Hurry! Go play FGO! This collaboration between their game and 'Nightfall' is absolutely amazing!!!"

(End of this chapter)