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Chapter 280 Anime, Games, and Comic Book Readers

at the same time.

The morning sunlight at eight o'clock shone through the window onto Xue Youqing's desk. His phone screen was still lit up, displaying the image of Bedivere turning into stardust and dissipating.

He slowly put down his phone, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the surging emotions in his chest.

He was clearly stronger than Su De, and gradually calmed down, though Bedivere's last words and the tragic silence of his passing still echoed in his mind.

to be frank.

Xue Youqing was truly shocked.

He's a veteran player, having played through the previous five singularities, but none of them were as impactful as this chapter...

This chapter not only had a captivating plot but also excellent character portrayals, leaving a deep impression on him with each character.

Hassan, the Cursed Arm, is ugly in appearance but kind, honest, and cares deeply for the people.

Arash is a great hero who is as cheerful as the sun and extremely reliable in crucial moments.

Nitocris appears arrogant and dignified on the surface, but is actually a very kind and vulnerable person inside.

Although he puts on the airs of a king, he is both dictatorial and wise, giving the impression of being an unreasonable Osmandis.

There is also Bedivere, who wandered alone for 1500 years, challenging heroic spirits with a human body, just to return the holy sword to the king and atone for his sins.

Even in this chapter, the portrayal of the Knights of the Round Table as villains is quite interesting. Lancelot, Tristan, Agrave... each of them has a rich backstory, and their hearts are not simple, but rather complex and full of various emotions.

The final dialogue between the Lion King and Bedivere is the most emotionally moving and tear-jerking moment of the entire film.

Tell the truth.

He became a complete fan.

He now really, really wants to spend money to collect all the characters that have appeared in the game and those that are in the new gacha pool.

At the same time, a very strong thought arose.

Try animate it!
The only thing stopping him at this moment is that the plot hasn't finished yet.

Xue Youqing took another deep breath and then moved on to the final plot.

...under the influence of inhibitory forces.

The buildings of the holy city are disappearing.

This land is gradually being restored to the appearance of Jerusalem.

Having regained her senses, Artoria sat on the throne, quietly awaiting her destiny.

Covered in wounds, Agravwen dragged his broken body step by step toward the king.

He still has a lot to do; he can't afford to give up yet.

Artoria simply wanted him to get closer to her, even though his injuries were beyond repair.

But she hoped that holding his hand tightly would lessen his pain.

that's it.

The last ruler and his minister met their end in tranquility.

As the final part of the story unfolds.

The title of this chapter appears along with the words "foundation laying and restoration".

"..."

Xue Youqing breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this scene.

It's really rare.

None of the characters were perfunctory.

Even Agravivan, the second-tier character who appears last.

He paused for a while, then a strong desire to share and an urge to find resonance drove him to temporarily exit the game and open the community section of Avalon Game Assistant—the FGO special edition.

And just opened.

Even though he had expected it, the sight before him instantly woke him up, banishing all sleepiness!
It's really outrageous!
The entire forum was like it had been hit by a nuclear bomb; the homepage was completely flooded with posts related to the Sixth Singularity! The refresh rate was astonishing, with new posts pouring in like a fountain, and new replies and discussions being added almost every second!
"Bedwell's final act was truly powerful! Fifteen hundred years! How did he manage to endure that?!"

"Arash! My great hero! When he shouted 'Shooting Star!' it was truly breathtaking! Avalon's performance was divine!"

"The Lion King's last look... Ahhhh! Third-rate teacher, I hate you! But I love you too!"

"The plot is high-energy from start to finish! Not a single minute is filler! Power struggles, knights' tragic wishes, heroes' sacrifices, and millennia-old obsessions... all the elements are there and blended together seamlessly!"

"I stayed up all night to finish the game, and now I'm going to work with dark circles under my eyes, but I think it was worth it! This storyline is worth sacrificing my sleep for!"

"..."

Looking at the passionate words and the astonishing number of replies, Xue Youqing felt deeply moved and fell into deep thought.

At the same time, my finger unconsciously slid down.

And soon.

He then saw a rather unusual post—

"Wow, that's amazing! Avalon is awesome! Although FGO is essentially a card game with limited gameplay, focusing on selling card art and using the story as a secondary element, I have to say that the story adds so much to the game, especially this chapter... I recommend that any game that wants to imitate FGO play this chapter."

Characters support an excellent storyline, and the storyline, in turn, makes the characters more vivid and naturally attracts more players. This is how "fan appeal" comes about. FGO's current success is not solely due to a few illustrations.

You guys shouldn't just focus on the character art when you imitate this game. You should also put some effort into the story. I consider myself a player who likes this type of game. Besides FGO, I've played quite a few similar games, but either the main story and event storylines are very obscure and difficult to understand, or the storylines are too unserious. It's like they moved the funny and irreverent storylines that are only used in FGO events into the main storyline. What are they trying to do?
And to be honest, after eating this sixth chapter of fine chaff, I don't think I can stand you guys anymore either. You'd better watch yourselves.

By the way... do you guys think this chapter has a chance of being animated? I really want to see it! Although Avalon's performance in the game was amazing! But after completely completing the story! I really want to see the anime!

This post received an extremely high number of replies.

Most players are criticizing other games of the same genre.

Xue Youqing agreed, but his focus was on the last sentence.

Animated.

After all, he is a producer at the largest animation production company in China.

Animation producers, planners, and overall supervisors bear the heavy responsibility of determining the direction and final form of an animation.

They are responsible for raising funds, selecting investors, and playing key roles such as finding directors.

Although the specific model differs from the system that Tang Yao is familiar with.

However, Xue Youqing does have considerable influence within the company and possesses the ability to advance animation projects.

In fact.

His interest in playing FGO is inextricably linked to the rise of ANF, but he never expected to become so obsessed with it.

In addition, he had long felt that FGO, this game that originated from a manga, was really interesting and would definitely make a lot of money if it were made into an anime!
Rather say!
Avalon has many interesting works! Even their ongoing series, Chainsaw Man, is quite entertaining.

However, this thought wasn't too strong.

The main reason is that ANF has become a channel and is still the spiritual home of old-school anime fans. Although Xue Youqing is very interested in the animation projects of these works, he has to consider the rights negotiations that will be sometimes long and sometimes short, sometimes painful and sometimes joyful when contacting ANF during the process of promoting the projects.

He hesitated a bit.

Moreover, he had a strong intuition that as long as he contacted ANF, they would definitely fight for greater influence and push forward the work according to his ideas.

He saw this trend in Avalon's games, or more precisely, in FGO.

The thought of coordinating their voice and oversight in the future... gave him a headache.

So he never made up his mind.

But now.

Xue Youqing looked at the reply about the animation adaptation and the countless agreeing player comments below, and he was truly tempted.

"Animated version..."

This thought had been lingering in Xue Youqing's mind for a long time, and now, because of the enormous shock brought by Chapter Six and the overwhelming anticipation of the players, it became stronger and more concrete than ever before.

He completely agrees with the players' point of view.

The success of FGO, especially the terrifying power displayed in this chapter, cannot be determined by just a few exquisite illustrations.

It possesses top-notch narrative and character development, as well as the power to evoke a tsunami of emotional resonance. This is precisely the core material that film and television adaptations dream of. Arash's heroic sacrifice, Bedivere's tragic wish for redemption across a thousand years, the intense conflict between the Lion King's divinity and humanity, the struggles and downfall of the Knights of the Round Table under distorted ideals... Every scene and every character arc is full of dramatic tension and visual impact, making it naturally suitable for being brought to a wider screen.

His professional instincts as a producer were screaming, reminding him that this was definitely a gold mine! A super animation IP with unlimited potential, a huge fan base, and enough content depth to support multiple seasons!

However, that invisible concern, like a thin layer of ice, covered his burning impulse.

ANF, or Avalon, is a very special company. They are not a traditional content provider; they have powerful channels, a deep community ecosystem, and... they seem to have a unique understanding of their own work.

From the game FGO itself, you can clearly see their style of doing things—content is king, and user experience is paramount.

"..." Xue Youqing rubbed his temples, his gaze sweeping over the passionate discussion posts in the community once again.

The players' heartfelt sentiments about the characters' fates, their in-depth analysis of the plot, and their strong desire for an animated adaptation... these passionate words, like warm currents, broke through the thin layer of ice in his heart.

He opened the game again, looked at the page after completing the level, and seemed to hear that vow that spanned thousands of years echoing in his ears once more.

These characters and these stories shouldn't just remain on a phone screen. A strong sense of mission, accompanied by professional passion, suddenly broke through the last hesitation.

Try it!
After all, even he wants to watch anime!
The fact that Avalon is difficult to work with precisely demonstrates their appreciation and responsibility for the work. Rather than worrying about the struggle for discourse power, it's better to see it as a rare opportunity to collaborate deeply with partners who truly understand and love the work! An opportunity to challenge oneself and participate in the creation of a truly excellent piece!

Risks? Of course there are.

But the enormous opportunity is worth the risk!
Moreover, judging from the explosive popularity in the community and the almost fanatical anticipation of the players, there is absolutely no need to worry about the market foundation!

This is a gold mine!

Perhaps we can start with the original Fate/Zero...

Xue Youqing's thoughts raced. The excitement of being able to personally participate in and bring the epic chapter he had just experienced to the screen even made him tremble slightly.

As a producer, he knew all too well what a story with such deep emotional depth and compelling characters would mean if it were successfully adapted into an animation—not just a huge commercial success, but potentially a classic.

In an instant, many scenes from the game automatically switched into animation sequences in his mind, accompanied by rousing or mournful background music, making the impact even stronger!
However, despite his excitement, he still retained a sliver of rationality.

This matter cannot be rushed, nor can it be rushed.

After all, persuading others takes time.

"There's no rush."

Xue Youqing muttered to himself, forcibly suppressing the chaotic thoughts about copyright negotiations, production budget, and director selection.

But right now, there is one thing that is urgent and cannot wait!

His gaze involuntarily refocused on the phone screen.

The game's endgame results screen has long since disappeared, replaced by the game's main page, and on that page, a summoning interface that flashes an alluring light, seemingly silently urging players to come and summon me.

New card pool!
"..."

Xue Youqing felt the excitement that had just subsided in his chest instantly replaced by another, more primal impulse—the instinct of a player who was completely moved by the story and deeply captivated by the characters: the desire to collect!

The characters from those stories.

He wanted to see them again in the game, hear their voices, and use their Noble Phantasms!

This desire, fueled by the lingering effects of the story after completing the game, became incredibly strong, almost bursting through the dam of reason.

Xue Youqing's fingers moved with lightning speed, opening the recharge interface with practiced ease.

Upon seeing the notification that 860 Saint Quartz had been credited to his account, Xue Youqing skillfully opened the summoning interface while muttering to himself, "The cooperation hasn't even started, we haven't even seen the negotiating table, and I've already obediently and impatiently sent them money..."

But complaints are complaints.

When you click on the 10-pull option.

He didn't hesitate at all.

……

The new version is a hit.

This is not just reflected in the explosion of forum posts.

In fact.

Many players haven't finished the story yet.

Players who stay up all night grinding for progress are a minority.

Xue Youqing's fingers danced across the summoning interface, the Saint Quartz transforming into streams of light, carrying his longing for those heroic spirit characters... and a touch of euphoria.

However, this fervor belonging to a single player is merely a small microcosm of the storm sweeping across the entire anime and manga community.

The release of FGO's sixth chapter, Camelot of the Divine Round Table Realm, caused a shock far exceeding even the most optimistic predictions within Avalon, and even surpassing the imagination of top competitors like Nine Heavens and EasyGame.

As the time goes.

The FGO section of the Avalon Game Assistant community has been completely overrun.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Various other random communities... any forums involving discussions about anime or mobile games were flooded with keywords like "Chapter Six," "Beedwell," "Arash," "The Lion King," and "Round Table."

Everywhere you look, there are plot analyses, gacha pulls and bragging, shipwreck woes and fan art... The information feed refreshes every minute, and the popularity index is soaring exponentially.

Players spontaneously and enthusiastically shared this shock and emotion, creating an unprecedented viral spread based on high-quality content.

This chapter has received such high praise that it's almost unbelievable. It's been hailed as a divine chapter, the pinnacle of FGO's storyline, the ceiling of mobile game narrative, and Avalon is awesome. Such comments have practically flooded all anime and manga discussion forums.

Player reviews were exceptionally consistent and positive, reaching an astonishing level of positive word-of-mouth.

The most direct indicator of popularity is, of course, the flow of water.

Back-end data shows that in less than 24 hours after the new version of FGO was launched, its revenue has easily surpassed the peak of the first day of all its previous events!
Including the day of the official public beta!

Two new card pools, cards given as rewards in the story that require a lot of resources to develop, and players spending money to collect cards to speed up the story... In addition, the user stickiness and cultural heritage accumulated by the ANF community over a long period of time, the real-time explosion and interactive effect of ANF live broadcasts, and the seamless experience and strategy support of Avalon game assistant, the closed-loop ecosystem formed by the three factors amplifies the energy of high-quality content to the extreme.

These factors combined resulted in a terrifying number.

Forget about the outside.

In fact, the staff of the FGO project team inside were all taken aback.

After all, this is just one version.

Why is the water flow so exaggerated?!
However, they quickly realized what was happening and couldn't help but look towards the location of their boss Tang Yao's office.

Content is king... Top-notch stories, compelling characters, and unforgettable emotional experiences are always the core weapons for winning over players.

It's an undeniable fact...

And it's not just players and Avalon staff who recognize this undeniable fact.

And then there's the rare sight of the three giants coming together.

They originally agreed to get together because of the impact of the emerging Avalon game assistant platform on anime-style mobile games.

But they didn't expect it.

After they gathered together.

The topic is no longer related to the platform.

Because that teaser for the new FGO version... was really just a teaser.

After the new version of the game was officially launched... the hype is even more terrifying!

Blue River Technology.

Ji Zhuo looked at the consistently low data of his platform, and the terrifying traffic that FGO was now generating. Even some games in the app store had players leaving comments urging users to play FGO. His face turned ashen.

How the game is is none of his business.

But he's very concerned about how far Avalon Game Assistant can go with this popularity, and whether it will really become a way to bypass app stores.

And the other side.

Looking at the frenzied celebration in the ANF community, Shen Lun and Jin Feng thought of the dismal feedback on their own mobile game project, and their last bit of hope vanished. Their faces turned ashen.

Avalon, like a sci-fi axe, not only shattered the arrogance of those who looked down on it, but also broke through the ceiling of content value and ecosystem value in the gaming industry!
They were even somewhat dazed.

How did it suddenly turn out like this!

How could Jiuxiao and Yiyou, established and reputable companies, be led around by a company that's less than three years old?!
The three remained silent for a long time.

In the end, it was Ji Zhuo who spoke first.

"Alright, let's discuss this now... how to suppress Avalon. They don't seem like they're going to let this big piece of the pie go."

"..."

Meanwhile, in Avalon Comics' reader community, there's a discussion forum for Chainsaw Man.

The atmosphere here is somewhat subtle compared to the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of the FGO-themed section next door.

"Damn, I'm so envious..."

(End of this chapter)