I am a director in Ark. If I am not banned, I will be considered successful.

"I gave this candy to some kids, there's not much left, I hope this helps you."

"…Thank you. I'm much better now."

After tasting the last bit of sweetness in his mouth, Horn felt a little better. Seeing that Horn still seemed to be under a lot of pressure, Ravshini couldn't help but say, "I know you are sad, but we all have to be strong."

"No... I just think... maybe what Lord Blood Demon said is right." Horn smiled bitterly and shook his head repeatedly and replied:

"When we retreated from Duolun County, only one in ten of the infantry battalion members survived... But after watching Darkest Hour, I, as the acting battalion commander, actually dragged our comrades who had finally left the battlefield and stepped into this hell again..."

"And it's only been a few months, and I've discovered that...my will isn't as strong as I thought it was."

"I brought them here, but I can't take them away... I dragged them back to hell... I should have come here alone."

"——But I think that their willingness to follow you to this hell means that they have made the same decision as you." Ravshini felt the sadness of the horn and couldn't help but comfort him:

"Besides, I think we still have hope, just like the movie Darkest Hour. What if the director Chen Qi makes another movie to support us?"

"Director Chen Qi?" Of course, Horn had heard of this name, but after hearing Lavshini's somewhat naive words, she couldn't help but shake her head:

"Don't be silly. Movies like Darkest Hour are rare. If it weren't for this movie, Victoria wouldn't even be here now and might have surrendered."

"Besides, the war today...can't be solved by another movie. Moreover, it's only been three months since Darkest Hour aired. How can a movie be finished so quickly? Even if Director Chen Qi is a genius, there will be times when his inspiration runs out and he needs to think, right?"

"…But my sister and I both think he can do anything."

But Ravshini had a different opinion. She couldn't help but think of her sister - she was originally just an ambitious person who was determined to build a country for the Tara people.

However, because of the works of director Chen Qi, her sister has undergone several earth-shaking changes. Until now, her sister has even forgotten about the Tara dynasty and is fighting for Victoria - even though she has never tasted the treatment of being a crown princess for even a day, she is still fighting for Victoria.

This made Lavshini have a strange superstition about Chen Qi... She believed that if Chen Qi knew what was happening here, he would definitely use his own methods to change everything.

While the two women were talking, suddenly, all the gunfire from above stopped. For a moment, everyone looked upwards in confusion with suspicious expressions.

The artillery fire of the Ursus Army would of course be small, but it would never stop. It would just be large-scale bombing at fixed time periods. But when there was no sound like this... it made people subconsciously feel weird.

"——All soldiers from Ursus and Victoria, please listen carefully. We are members of the notary office from Lateran. I am here to inform everyone during the war that your war has lasted for several months."

"Today is the day when the Pope invites all nations to attend the Summit of All Nations. The Pope has obtained permission from all the leaders of all nations. The Lord does not want to see bloodshed, so today is a day of truce."

"——Day of Truce? I've never heard of it. What on earth do these haloed Sakota people want to do?"

However, on the Ursus side, the Viscount who was commanding the battle in the city suddenly had a bad premonition about this. However, when the officers beside him asked whether he should comply, the Viscount was helpless.

"We can't start a war. Apart from anything else, the Sakota people are extremely devout in their faith and in protecting the Lord. I don't want to go to war with them."

"Let's stop fighting, it's just for this day! I don't believe that these Sakotas can do anything else within this day."

"Tell all artillery and sniper operators to pay attention to the sky! If there is a parachute lowered, shoot it down!"

Of course, the Viscount did not forget the first time that the entire war situation was directly affected by a movie called "Darkest Hour". Now when he saw Sakota coming again, he reflexively felt that something was wrong.

But if they just open fire on the parachutes, it won't be a bloody conflict. It won't be the start of a war, it won't hurt anyone, and it won't affect the war situation.

However, what the Viscount did not expect was that he did not see the parachute this time because the videotape was not delivered by Rutland's people - this time they really just came to announce the day of the truce.

And Chen Qi "happened" to send the videotapes to Londinium through Penguin Logistics. Now, there are already many Sarkaz transport teams that have sent a large number of videotapes to various places in Victoria, including the front line!

Chapter 107: Braveheart? Sounds like a good movie for war!

"What on earth do these Laterans want to do?"

"Who cares what they do? Anyway, the Viscount has ordered that if any parachute supplies are found, they must be shot down. We must not allow movies like Darkest Hour to affect the war situation!"

"*Ursus swear*! Is that director named Chen Qi treating us differently? Is he an infected person? Why does he have such a big problem with us Ursus? The movies he made are either against us or they blacken us!"

However, when the people from the Lateran Notary Office arrived at the scene, all the soldiers of the Ursus Army looked unhappy when they saw the Sakotas coming, obviously thinking of the "good memories" from a few months ago.

The movie "Darkest Hour" turned the original offensive of the three countries into a long-term war. Casimir was scared away and they thought they won by making a fortune, so they had to face the buffed Victoria together with the weaklings of Lethannia.

And now that Lateran and his men have come here again, it is hard for the Ursus side not to feel that this group of people is here to favor Victoria again.

I was so angry. What happened to Ursus? Why are you being targeted everywhere?

However, for the members of the Ursus Army Group, this idea is just something they can think about in their hearts. Now that Sakota has not made any move, even if they want to shoot down the parachute, don't they have to wait for the parachute to fall?

"The people of Lateran...what do they want to do?" On Victoria's side, some people gradually returned to the streets from the sewer area at this moment, looking at the notary staff guarded by the papal knights on the high ground, and Horn couldn't help but ask:

"It's impossible for them to get involved in this war, but standing with Victoria over and over again... isn't it inappropriate for them?"

"——Don't worry, they have plenty of reasons this time. These traitors are only sincere to the 'that' they believe in. This truce is just an opportunity."

However, while Horn was still in doubt, the Blood Demon Lord had unknowingly returned to the ground from the sewer. He obviously knew what agreement Tracy had reached with Chen Qi to try to end this endless war.

Although the Blood Demon Lord was not optimistic, he didn't mind if it was just a one-day truce to try it out.

"Come to think of it, our people should be here too."

"Who? Reinforcements?" Horn heard the Blood Demon Lord's mumbling and asked subconsciously. However, at this moment, the Blood Demon Lord seemed to sense something and cast his gaze in one direction.

Soon, all the Victorians who came out of the sewers heard the sound of rolling tracks. Not long after, they saw a large land ship heading towards them at the door on the other side, raising dust.

The land ship had just arrived at the location when we saw teams of Sarkaz starting to walk out. Not only Sarkaz, but there were also quite a few Victorians. But judging from their makeup, these Victorians looked more like construction workers?

"Lord, we are here with the Victoria Engineering Team as ordered by the Regent." A Sarkaz mercenary immediately came to the Blood Demon Lord and said:

"There are also curtains, projectors, videotapes for projection... They can start working at any time."

"Then do it." The Blood Demon Lord nodded and casually ordered: "Build a few open-air cinemas that are tall enough. Oh, and remember to build a few for our Ursus friends' camp as well."

"Don't worry, tell those people from the Victoria Engineering Team that they will be fine. No one dares to kill anyone today, not even Ursus, unless they are ready to fight against Lateran."

"I have only one request. These works must be completed before dark. Do you understand?"

"Yes." With the order from Lord Blood Demon, the Sarkaz began to work in an orderly manner. Several teams of Sarkaz led the Victoria Engineering Team to start working first, while the other team drove the land ship towards the Ursus army formation.

"…Is this a movie directed by Chen Qi?"

As soon as he heard about the plan to build an open-air cinema and screen movies, Haojiao immediately understood that this was something worthy of the cooperation of Sakaz and Sakota in such a high-profile manner. It seemed that except for the mysterious director Chen Qi, no one had ever seen such a grand arrangement.

However, this time, when she heard that Chen Qi's movie would not only be shown here, but also be sent to Ursus, Horn began to worry - after all, she could not figure out Chen Qi's character. In Horn's view, Chen Qi was a mysterious person who acted on his own accord.

He can accelerate the division of Victoria with a TV series, and rekindle hope for everyone in Victoria with a movie, and now there is another movie... Horn really can't guess what he wants to do.

"He is a puzzling person... He has the talent to stir up the earth, but he is unwilling to carry out such an action." The Blood Demon Lord also has some personal opinions about Chen Qi, the "friend of the Sarkaz"... He does not deny Chen Qi's talent, but feels that Chen Qi is destined not to become a clan with them, the Sarkaz, and Tracys needs to rely on his talent.

The Blood Demon Lord had originally suggested that he directly inject the blood of the Blood Demon clan into Chen Qi's body, so that he would completely become a member of the Sarkaz. In this way, the Blood Demon Lord could be sure that Chen Qi's talents could be used by the Sarkaz clan.

And from then on, except the Sarkaz, no one else in this land could accept him. After all, the Blood Demon was notorious among the Sarkaz, and the Blood Demon Lord knew this.

But unfortunately, Tracy did not adopt this plan. Instead, he gave Chen Qi considerable respect... Now the Blood Demon Lord had to treat Chen Qi as a "friend".

"He really opened my eyes. This time, a movie ended a war. This feat is unprecedented. I am looking forward to it."

The Blood Demon Lord said calmly, as an immortal, Chen Qi, an ordinary person, had indeed surprised the Blood Demon Lord more than once. He also wanted to know whether Chen Qi could end the war by means other than war.

……

Soon, accompanied by the Victoria engineering team and the leadership of the strong Sarkaz, open-air cinemas were slowly built on the two fronts of Victoria and in the ruins of the mobile city. Even in the Leithania and Ursus camps, several open-air cinemas were built.

"What does this mean? You think we watch this stuff?"

"Whether you watch or not is none of our business." Facing the questioning of the Ursus and Leitania officers, the leaders of the Sarkaz on both sides said:

"We are only responsible for the construction and placing the projector with the videotape here. We cannot force you to watch it or not."

"But even if you don't watch, I'm afraid you can hear the voices on the other side, so my suggestion is that instead of making your soldiers feel itchy, you should show them."

"——Who knows what movie you are shooting this time? What if it is "Darkest Hour" again?" The officers of Leitania and Ursus answered with suspicion, and Sarkaz replied with disdain:

"If that were the case, we wouldn't have sent it to you. Why would we bother boosting your morale?"

"Anyway, it's up to you whether to watch it or not, we can't control it, but I can tell you, this is a good movie, your own army's morale has almost dropped, and you have been fighting for so long, it's rare for you to have time to relax. If you hold back and cause a mutiny in the army, we can't control it."

However, Sarkaz's words silenced the generals of both sides - in fact, when Sarkaz led the Victoria Engineering Team to build an open-air cinema in public and even delivered the projector, the morale of their army had already been affected.

Because now everyone knows that their superiors have such a thing in their hands. If they really don't show it to them, it will dampen the interest of the army and reduce morale, which is really a small matter. If they are not careful, it will cause a mutiny. How can they fight the battle the next day?

And if it was released... who knows what the movie is about? Is Chen Qi really that kind-hearted to make a movie that would be helpful to their war? Impossible!

Overt conspiracy, this is a pure overt conspiracy! And they have to bump into it, they are already right in front of you!

For a moment, looking at the already built open-air cinema, the projector left in place by the Sarkaz, and their own army looking anxiously...even if the officers of Leitania and Ursus wanted to order the bombing of the open-air cinema, they were reluctant to give such an order.

"... Well, let's just wait and see. No matter how bad the situation gets, it won't be any worse than it is now."

Since the Sarkaz Legion joined, the death and disability rates of both legions have increased several times. The logistical pressure on both sides is very high. At this time, having a way to release mental stress would be good for the army.

——No matter how amazing Chen Qi is, he is still at war, right? It's impossible for him to destroy the morale of their elite troops with just one movie, right?

With the idea of ​​giving it a try, the Ursus and Leitanian armies, as well as the Victorian Legion on the other side, all came to the open-air cinema at this time - that being said, but in fact, there were only two tall stands supporting the screen, and there were no seats, so everyone sat on the ground.

As the projector turned, everyone saw the title of the movie displayed on the screen, and this title immediately made those who were worried that this was a trap feel relieved.

——"Brave Heart". It seems to be the name of a movie that can boost everyone's morale.

No one knew that when they thought this, they had already fallen into Chen Qi's "trap". Everyone's relaxation of vigilance made them lose the last chance to refuse to watch the movie...

Chapter 108: A movie with multiple protagonists? War from different angles

[A few days after Karl left, the war intensified... I had to be transferred to the front. I knew the dangers of the front, but I had no choice.]

[I hope I can come back alive... Carl too, I hope we won't become enemies on the battlefield in the future. ]

[And Mary and the children... I sincerely hope that they can be safe on the farm while Carl and I are on the battlefield. I hope the war will not engulf them, and that fate will be kinder to these innocent people.]

Just looking at the name and the previous plot of the movie "Brave Heart", it would be difficult for you to regard it as an anti-war movie, because although the scene at the beginning is quite depressing, most war movies start like this, so there is nothing worth paying attention to.

Many of the dialogues and dubbing in this movie are in the form of diaries and letters to help the audience understand interpersonal relationships, current situations and psychological descriptions. In just the first few minutes, the background and interpersonal relationships are clearly introduced to everyone.

Therefore, when people watching "Brave Heart" saw that the son-in-law "Karl" played by Margaret, and "Emile" played by Maina, were forced to be involved in the battlefield because of their respective positions, even if they were used to it, they still couldn't help but sigh.

"Are we going to become enemies fighting each other just because we have different positions?"

"We volunteered to join the army, right? But now it's a war, and the Grand Dukes have also started mobilizing. Although many people have signed up, some were forced... maybe."

Beside the horn, several Victorian soldiers couldn't help but talk in low voices. One of them turned to the silent Sarkaz mercenary beside him and asked:

"What about you? I heard that most of you Sarkaz are mercenaries, right? Is there such a situation over there?"

"...To be honest, I have never seen my parents. I have been a mercenary since I can remember." The Sarkaz replied with his eyes fixed on the words, "So I have no feelings. After so many years, I don't know if I have killed my parents in any mission I have taken on."

"The environment in Kazdel is much more cruel than you think. There is no such thing as voluntary enlistment. If you want to survive, you must learn how to survive."

Sarkaz's words immediately ended the topic with his worst situation, and several Victorian soldiers looked awkwardly at the big screen.

The plot continued to play out. After a simple training, Emile led the Gallic army to charge towards the Lethanian army. Emile's duty was to be the standard-bearer, which was very important for a team because during the charge, the blood-thirsty soldiers could only judge the direction of the team by the flag. As long as the flag was there, the soul of the army would not disperse.

The Emir who assumed this responsibility was naturally very dangerous. Facing the Leitanian army, the Gallic officers who trained them led the charge towards the enemy formation, but the Leitanian army had already made sufficient preparations, and what greeted them was the Leitanian Warlock Corps.

Under the wave after wave of bombardment from the Warlock Corps' Originium Arts, the bravery of the Gallic officer who led the charge could not change the fact that he was killed by the Originium Arts.

As a veteran, Emil had rich combat experience. Although he was a little old, he was still very agile. Facing the overwhelming bombardment of Originium skills, everyone was sweating.

"Charge!" Emile rushed forward with a battle roar. The front line of Leithania was right in front of them. Everyone was expecting Emile to rush into the enemy camp and fight bravely.

Just when everyone was thinking this, a wave of Originium skill fluctuated, immediately focusing on Emil in the movie. With a burst of blood gushing out, Emil's body immediately fell to the ground.

There was no twist, nor any scene like in those heroic movies where the protagonist keeps fighting even after being shot by an arrow or a knife. The shot Emil just fell in a pool of blood like an ordinary nobody, which stunned everyone watching the movie.

[There are no heroes on the battlefield. I know this very well.] In the movie, Emil's voice came out slowly, and the camera of the movie showed him being shot in the shoulder and unconscious on the battlefield.

[You can't change the direction of the war even if you give up everything. Everyone is just struggling to survive until the next second. I have no pursuit of glory and medals. I just hope I can survive until the end of the war. ]

As the camera slowly zoomed out, more and more bodies of Gallic soldiers gradually emerged. Such a scene also made the audience, who were expecting the protagonist Emil to stand up, silent.

It turns out... there is no protagonist in war. The protagonist may be the lucky one, but not the undefeated one. As long as he is a flesh and blood, he will be injured and die. In war, everyone is equal.

[Miss Mary, Private Emil of the 150th Infantry Regiment was wounded by fire on August 8 and captured by the enemy. I hope we can get news of him as soon as possible.]

In the blink of an eye, the daughter on the farm received the letter from the front line. This plot was indeed unexpected, and some people even started to whisper.

"No way? That Emile, is he dead now? Isn't he the protagonist?"

"You didn't look carefully. He's not dead, he's just captured. But it looks like it would be hard to escape."

However, before the soldier could finish his discussion, the camera turned and a Sarkaz holding a halberd appeared in the camera.

This Sarkaz also appeared in the first few minutes of the movie. He was a mercenary who came to participate in the war, but was discriminated against by some Gallic soldiers because of his race. In the movie, Emile, played by Mainna, rescued him and the two met once.

[I came to Gaul at the beginning of the war. Some Sarkaz said I was crazy. I was lucky among them. I had a wife and a family. Obviously, I had earned enough money and should withdraw from the battlefield.]

[But I'm back, as a Sarkaz mercenary, to punish those who ruined my life.]

"Oh? Isn't this the Wendigo? He's also in the movie?"