novellhall Chapter 122 Willpower Has Nothing to Do with Background! [3000]
Chapter 122 Willpower Has Nothing to Do with Background! [3000]
Chapter 122 Willpower Has Nothing to Do with Background! [3000]
The scene on the other side was completely different!
These are protesters from the True Green Light Coalition and the Guardians of the Classics!
There were about fifty or sixty people.
They held up identical printed signs featuring the classic white version of Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern.
"Not my Green Lantern!"
"Give me back Hal Jordan!"
"Changing your skin is a betrayal!"
Several leaders held megaphones and repeatedly chanted, "Reject the contamination of our heroes by other people of different skin colors."
The two groups were barely separated by the security cordon, but the air was thick with tension.
On social media:
#GreenLanternPremiere#
#NotMyGreenLantern#
The related topic has already broken into the top three trending topics in the United States!
The argument escalated from online to offline.
"That's quite a spectacle!"
Gina, wearing sunglasses, looked out through the window of the van.
She was dressed in a sharp black suit today, with her hair tied in a tight ponytail, looking more like she was there to fight than to make an appearance.
"The crowd was much more enthusiastic than the ones I saw before my UFC appearances!"
"This is the new world we live in, my dear!"
Kayla sat down next to her, speaking calmly.
This well-traveled English rose was clearly much calmer.
Today she chose a simple beige trench coat and trousers, trying to maintain a British composure, but there was a hint of tension deep in her gray-blue eyes.
Keira rarely finds herself in such a media storm. In the past, she has mostly played classic roles and received praise from the market and fans.
This is the first time such a scene has been witnessed, filled with direct hostility and racial tension.
Chen Xun, who was at the center of public opinion, sat calmly in the car, showing no sign of anything amiss.
Kayla expressed her sincere admiration!
Chen Xun appeared to be dozing at that moment.
Only he knew that he was staring at the panel in his mind:
[Acting Skills Attribute Panel]
Dialogue: Lv3 (580/600)
Limbs: Lv4 (245/800)
Emoticon: Lv4 (10/800)
Eyes: Lv4 (85/800)
Mood: Lv4 (155/800)
Tempo: Lv3 (577/600)
Aura: Lv3 (570/600)
The dialogue, rhythm, and aura on the panel are all stuck at the top of Lv3, just one step away from breaking through.
"Are you all ready?"
Rob turned his head from the front row, his expression serious: "The procedure remains the same: a brief stop on the red carpet, photos, a 20-minute highlight screening inside, followed by a half-hour Q&A session with the audience."
"But given the situation outside—the Q&A session might be very intense."
"fierce?"
Gina scoffed, "As long as they don't have guns, I can dodge even if they throw knives!"
Kayla took a deep breath and looked at Chen Xun: "What are you planning to do?"
Chen Xun opened his eyes, his gaze devoid of panic, only filled with anticipation for his upcoming attribute upgrade: "Answer what needs to be answered, ignore what needs to be ignored. We're here to introduce the movie, not to participate in a debate."
His composure seemed to have inspired the two ladies.
Gina shrugged and stretched her neck.
Kayla also straightened her back slightly.
The car door opened, and a roar of engines instantly filled the room.
The screams and cheers of fans, along with the boos and chants of protesters, filled the air.
Chen Xun got off the car first.
The flashes of light instantly created a vast white ocean, almost blinding people.
He was wearing a well-tailored dark gray suit, without a tie, his collar slightly open, and he gave the camera a standard but sincere smile.
Although his aura attribute hasn't been upgraded yet, it at least allows him to appear as stable as a rock on the surface.
"Chen Xun! Look this way!"
Chen! I love you!
A piercing shout rang out from the protest area: "Go back to your hometown!"
"Hal Jordan is the real Green Lantern!"
The favorability ratings above the protest zone are mostly below 10 points, with some even being negative.
Chen Xun felt a little guilty.
The last time I encountered two robberies, my favorability rating was -99; they started by robbing me with a gun.
Although the current negative sentiment in these protest areas is around -10, there's no guarantee that someone won't act impulsively.
He fired his gun.
This is America!
Countries where guns are legal!
Chen Xun didn't turn his head and walked steadily forward, but he couldn't help but quicken his pace a bit.
Even though it was a red carpet, he had no interest in taking photos on it.
My life is more important!
Gina and Kayla followed closely behind.
Gina has a very outgoing personality and is used to this kind of situation.
She put on a cool "I don't care" face in front of the camera and protests, which drew cheers.
Kayla maintained her elegant smile, but her figure followed closely behind Chen Xun, and her pace quickened, clearly wanting to enter the relatively controlled inner area as soon as possible.
The red carpet event was completed quickly.
Once inside the cinema, most of the noise was shut out, and everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The venue was packed, with hundreds of spectators already seated.
The final trailer for the upcoming movie is playing on the big screen, with the green light radiating brilliant and explosive energy.
The screening of highlights was a great success.
When Chen Xun underwent rigorous training on Planet 0A and finally defeated the training robot by condensing a massive Eastern Azure Dragon energy body with his extraordinary willpower, applause and gasps of amazement rang out in the arena.
When he and Keira Knightley, who played Lindsay, had that emotionally charged yet restrained intimate scene in the safe house after the crisis, a faint gasp could be heard on set.
Chen Xun sat in the first row and could sense the changing emotions of the audience behind him.
Supporters became more engaged, while a few prejudiced individuals seemed to be briefly drawn into the story by the high-quality visuals and performances.
Attribute balls began to drift in sporadically from the direction of the stands.
Most of them are blue, such as "Viewing Immersion and Emotional Resonance +5" and "Appreciation of Action Scenes +3".
Chen Xun's [Expression] attribute is 7 points away from reaching level 4!
The Q&A session with the audience has begun.
After the host warmed up the audience, the first person called on was a white male who looked like a college student.
He took the microphone, his tone polite enough, but his questions were sharp: "Mr. Chen Xun, the movie clips were excellent, but on behalf of many comic book fans, I'd like to ask, why couldn't we stay true to the original work and have Hal Jordan tell the story? What are your personal thoughts on such a major adaptation of a classic character?"
The room fell silent the moment the question was asked.
Everyone looked at Chen Xun.
Chen Xun adjusted the microphone in front of him and said in a calm tone: "Very good question. First of all, we have never forgotten or replaced Hal Jordan. The Green Lantern Corps has 3600 sectors and 7200 members."
He paused. "We're telling the story of a new member of Sector 2814, a legacy of the universe and heroes, which is part of the Green Lantern legend."
He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room: "As for the adaptation—any transformation from comics to film requires adaptation to new media and times! We've retained a ring that requires immense willpower, the growth of an ordinary person burdened with enormous responsibility, and the eternal theme of confronting fear."
The response was appropriate, referencing a comic book setting and shifting the debate from skin color back to the spirit of heroism itself.
Some applause rang out in the room.
The boy who asked the question sat down thoughtfully, and his favorability rating above his head rose from 40 to 50.
But then, a sharp voice rang out from the back row, before the host could even call on anyone: "That sounds nice! But everyone knows this is just pandering to the Asian market! Look at those protesters outside, the real fans aren't buying it! Do you really think an Asian can represent American heroism?"
The speaker was a white man with a thick beard, and his tone was full of provocation.
The people around him laughed in agreement.
The room erupted in uproar.
The host was speechless for a moment and stood there stunned.
Just then!
A clear, bright female voice rang out from the other side, tinged with obvious anger: "Can I say a few words?"
As everyone looked, she appeared to be a young Arab girl.
She stood up and snatched a poster featuring the classic Green Lantern directly from a protester-looking person next to her.
Then, facing the entire audience, his voice trembling with excitement, he said, "When did heroism become the exclusive domain of a certain race or culture? In your DC Comics, there's a Green Lantern named Simon Baz! He's of Arab descent, and after 9/11, he faced endless discrimination and suspicion, even being mistaken for a terrorist!"
"But isn't it precisely this Lannister, chosen by the Ring of Light because of his unparalleled courage and unwavering will, whose story deserves to be told?"
"Chen Xun is also an ordinary person who struggles with prejudice but ultimately finds the strength he relies on in his heart. This is precisely the most touching aspect of the Green Lantern spirit!"
"Willpower has nothing to do with background!"
The girl's words were like a bomb, detonating in the silent theater.
Many viewers, especially those from minority groups, showed expressions of emotion and agreement.
Even some neutral viewers nodded frequently.
Chen Xun looked at the girl with the blue feet and was deeply moved.
He never expected to hear, here and in this way, the story of another minority Green Lantern from the comics being used to defend himself.
A golden aura-filled attribute ball floated out from the excited girl, Ichiran.
[Resonance of Beliefs and Public Speaking Skills +15]
He absorbed it immediately.
[Dialogue: Lv3 (597/600)]
A surge of intense and unwavering strength welled up in my chest.
It is the emotional power that words can convey when confronting injustice.
The bearded man's face flushed red from the retort, and he tried to retort, "Ashi is just a minor character in the manga—"
"My turn!"
Chen Xun's voice came through the microphone, interrupting the man.
After absorbing the new attribute ball, he felt his line attribute base's final barrier was shaking violently.
He looked at the man, then at the entire room: "This lady said it very well. A hero is a hero not because he is born perfect or in a certain fixed way, but because he chooses to do the right thing when faced with fear, prejudice, or even his own flaws."
His gaze swept over the protesters who looked indignant, and he said in a more forceful tone: "My character in the movie has to fight not only the alien parallax monsters, but also the doubts of those around him about his abilities and his own sense of unworthiness."
"This ring chose him not because of who he is, but because of what kind of person he can become!"
Chen Xun paused slightly: "I know that not everyone will immediately accept this new story."
"That's okay! But I urge everyone to at least retain the right to make their own judgment before going to the theater and seeing the full film."
"Give Ichiran, a story about courage, growth, and overcoming prejudice, an opportunity, and also give all children who have ever doubted or are currently doubting whether they can become heroes, the opportunity to see a possibility on the screen."
There was no anger, no excuses, only clear statements and sincere appeals.
The theater was silent for a few seconds.
Then applause erupted from all directions, initially scattered, but quickly becoming enthusiastic and sustained.
Many people's favorability towards him skyrocketed at that moment.
The bearded man opened his mouth, but amidst the surrounding gazes and applause, he finally sat down dejectedly and remained silent.
Just as the applause reached its peak, Chen Xun nodded slightly in greeting to Shun Chou!
A purple attribute orb fell from Ichiran's body:
[Emotional impact of the dialogue +8]
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