Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

Chapter 798

Noah paused, his tone tinged with emotion: "In a script, there may be multiple actors playing the same role. But as the plot progresses, there will inevitably be differences in their performances. And the script's 'favoritism' will gradually become apparent, naturally revolving around that most dazzling core."

"Whoever acts well becomes the lead actor."

"This principle has always been true."

"And now, Noah, Ava, you are in this position. The second and third acts of 'AI Coverage' have clearly established a storyline with you as the protagonists."

"What's even more amazing is that you two are rare 'twin protagonists,' one male and one female, with dual narratives. This not only enriches the perspective but also significantly increases the commercial value."

"If you're willing to give a helping hand to your colleagues in the script, that would be a bonus. After all, being in the same script world gives you a convenient advantage."

"If you don't want to, that's perfectly fine too."

Li Xian specifically mentioned this because, during his observation in the second act, he discovered that Noah had already interacted with Yuri, Lina, and even Lucy, and judging from the current developments, Noah's attitude towards these people was quite friendly.

Lucy, in particular, was directly recruited into his ranks.

Giving a heads-up beforehand is both to establish a good relationship and to prevent Noah from developing any potential resentment due to the information provided, which could lead to him subconsciously rejecting a particular character.

Although real-world memories are blocked once you enter the script, prior knowledge creates an "imprinting effect," bringing a strange sense of familiarity or alienation.

Once this subtle bias takes hold, it could bring a potentially promising alliance to an abrupt end.

"Don't worry," Noah immediately reassured him. "Since we're colleagues in the same company, it's only natural for us to look out for each other. Besides, Lucy and I are on opposing sides. If we can work together from the inside, we might be able to uncover more hidden opportunities."

Li Xian nodded approvingly: "It seems you understand, that's good."

"That's right, this is standard practice for many established teams. After the first act of many scripts, members of the same production team will subconsciously establish 'hidden' connections through specific methods. Even if they are on opposing sides, as long as the script's logic is self-consistent, they can achieve deep cooperation and jointly develop the plot."

As he spoke, Li Xian held up two fingers.

"Ultimately, in a script, we only need to do two things: First, do our best to perfect our character, acquire more abilities, and increase our personal pay; second, work together to create a wonderful 'series' so as to obtain higher authority, win a better initial identity, and subsequent scripts."

"Outside of the script, we belong to the same company, which is a natural foundation of trust and allows us to explore more possibilities. Our fundamental interests are aligned."

"Of course, we can't say for sure." Li Xian's tone became more relaxed. "Cooperation is cooperation, but we should still be careful. Backstabbing is nothing new in this industry."

"However, this risk shouldn't be a problem for you. With your attention to detail and ability, you can handle it with ease even without my reminder."

"By the way, your compensation has been improved; you're now official partners. The company has prepared new standalone dormitories for you, as well as a quota of two vehicles. You can take a look at the shortlist; the latest models should all be included. Once you've chosen, just place your order, and the vehicles should be delivered this afternoon."

Noah said, "There's no need to change our accommodations; we're quite used to where we are now. We'll keep the car; having a means of transportation is definitely much more convenient."

Li Xian naturally had no objections.

Noah and Ava have unlimited potential now, so we should naturally go along with their wishes.

"No problem. Feel free to communicate any needs. Once you become a partner, the company will give you a substantial dividend regularly. However, I suggest that you use the company's channels to purchase items through the company's account whenever possible. The more cash reserves you have, the better, as they can be used to pay your salary in critical moments and solve many problems."

Li Xian joked, "It's a waste not to spend the company's money."

After giving these instructions, Li Xian seemed much more relaxed. He added a few more words of advice, such as "Take care of yourself" and "Just let me know if you need anything," and then left in a hurry, just as he had come.

His main purpose for this trip seems to be to inform others of the salary increase and to obtain the script authorization.

After Li Xian left, Noah discovered that the company had reimbursed him for his full salary.

This means that the abilities he gained from "AI Coverage" can now be used routinely in the real world.

A massive amount of knowledge related to the internet flooded my mind and has automatically adapted to the current technological foundation of the world.

The top-notch hacking skills he honed over a year in the world of the script were instantly integrated into his mind the moment he received his paycheck, propelling him into the ranks of top hackers in the real world.

Thanks to the special perception of AI networks retained from his growth program, he could clearly perceive the hidden monitoring nodes throughout the hall with just a glance.

"President Li is a shrewd man with a keen eye for talent and a generous spirit. No wonder he was able to bring Giant Serpent Pictures to where it is today. Accurately investing in potential stocks is a remarkable ability in itself."

Noah pondered to himself.

"On the other hand, no wonder scriptwriting is so popular in this world," he sighed softly. "Just by experiencing a script, an ordinary person can rise to the top of the industry in one step. This terrifying speed of growth can only be achieved in scripts."

"Speaking of which, I'm starting to like this world a little." Noah's lips curled up slightly. "As long as you have real skills, you can greatly shorten your growth cycle and quickly reach the peak that your abilities can reach."

Ava understood the unspoken meaning behind his words.

She nodded and added, "But this ability is also subject to constraints."

Li Xian just hinted at a lot, but the core meaning was nothing more than this: no matter how extraordinary the abilities brought out in the script, once the salary is exhausted, one will be reduced to nothing.

More accurately, the source of all their abilities is subject to the underlying rules of this world.

At the end of the first act, when the two had just come into contact with this world, their memories had not yet returned, and their understanding of this world was still superficial.

Now that their memories have returned, they have truly come to realize the depth and wonder of this world.

Putting everything else aside, the very ability to seamlessly transfer and adapt abilities from different scenario worlds to the level of reality demonstrates that this world itself is of an extremely high level, capable of being compatible with many strange rules.

This ingenious mechanism, centered on "remuneration" and restricting the use of abilities, fundamentally eliminates the possibility of ability users going out of control, maintaining a certain balance.

But this raises a thought-provoking question: how exactly does the world use the "script" as a medium to separate the performer from their own abilities and achieve this kind of almost "rental"-style periodic fee?

This unique set of rules also sparked Noah and Ava's keen interest in the world's top performers.

Are those who stand at the top of the pyramid also subject to this rule?

Noah did not ask rashly.

Such core mysteries concerning the origin of the world would certainly be top-level forbidden knowledge in the wizarding world they are familiar with, and would never be easily revealed to others, requiring them to explore on their own.

"No rush, take your time, we have plenty of time," Noah said calmly to Ava through the symbiotic link.

After a short while, he and Ava set off back to their residence, "Stargazing Pavilion".

As soon as I returned to my room, my personal terminal vibrated slightly, and a new message popped up.

The sender was Li Xian.

The information is a new announcement jointly released by the Performers Association and Giant Snake Pictures.

The announcement states that, after friendly consultation, both parties have reached a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop the "AI Full Coverage" series of scripts.

The first act of the script will be officially open to the public, and actors who can complete the performance will be sought.

The entry requirements are quite high, requiring a hefty fee as an "entry ticket."

Even if the player successfully completes the game, they must make a copy of the "ability map" they developed and permanently store it in the script world of "AI Coverage," making it one of the character's potential ability options.

Although it's advertised to the general public, this threshold effectively filters out a portion of the performers.

The conditions sounded quite demanding, but they still sparked an unprecedented surge in applications.

Countless people are eager to take on this seemingly lucrative opportunity.

the reason is simple.

Noah and Ava's brilliant performance in the first and second acts of "AI Coverage" has been presented to the public as the most convincing supplementary information.

From an unknown brother and sister in the slums to partners in the industry giant "Giant Snake Pictures," rising to the top in one step and possessing top-tier resources... This vivid rags-to-riches story undoubtedly demonstrates that this script contains astonishing potential that can attract the attention of capital and change one's destiny!

As for the condition of "imprinting ability map", it sounds a bit painful, but if you think about it carefully, if your performance is amazing enough, even surpassing Noah and Ava, and you successfully bind the protagonist's identity, then wouldn't all the actors who enter this script be "working" for you?

In this industry, it's not uncommon for newcomers to surpass and replace the original performers.

Moreover, how could these actors, who have undergone systematic training in professional academies and are experienced, be inferior to two "lucky ones" who came out of the slums with a guaranteed minimum of welfare?

Even if it ultimately fails to bind the protagonist, the "mind enhancement," "AI control," "advanced weapon application," and those unique "techniques" shown in the script are already a very powerful and highly scalable ability system, definitely worth investing in.

Below the announcement, actors from various film and television companies were discussing and debating heatedly.

Noah flipped through the comments, some expressing envy, others dissatisfaction, and still others challenge, and couldn't help but smile: "It seems the association and Giant Serpent Pictures are quite quick, reaching a cooperation agreement so hastily."

Ava also leaned over to look at the screen and laughed, "There are quite a few people here who are confidently saying they will surpass us and get the character binding."

"Oh? Quite a few people have started live streaming, showing their strategy process in real time."

Meanwhile, in addition to Giant Snake Pictures, the other nine of the top ten film companies also sent their well-known actors to try to enter the world of this suddenly popular script.

Having an extra powerful role or tactic in reserve is never a bad thing.

Moreover, considering the grand setting of the script, if the super AI that dominates the entire world can be subdued in the end, it will gain an unparalleled advantage in most scripts with a technological background or modern urban theme.

Noah thought to himself, "This is just the right thing to do."

I was just pondering the level of this world's top performers, and now I have the perfect opportunity to observe them.

Noah and Ava, of course, wouldn't miss it.

He sank lazily into the soft sofa and casually projected the live stream onto the giant screen in the living room.

"Since I'm just killing time anyway, I might as well look at other people's strategies and techniques to relax."

Noah and Ava's success was largely due to their retention of their real-world talents, coupled with a growth plan tailored for them by the "Potion Assist System." This allowed them to recruit "Fancemen with a Face" through unconventional means early in the story, giving them an advantage.

He was curious how other actors, lacking these unique qualities, would cope with the tricky challenges in the early stages.

With his fingertips swiping across the virtual screen, he quickly selected a popular live stream from the list of live streams, one that was featured on the homepage of the Performing Artists Association and clearly marked as belonging to one of the "Top Ten Film Companies".

The streamer's name is Abin, and he comes from "Pili Pictures," a company known for its strong financial backing.

Pili Pictures is a long-established giant in the industry, with businesses spanning multiple fields such as scriptwriting, artist management, and virtual live streaming.

Many of its performers are frequent visitors to the live streaming industry, and even the official platform of the Performers Association has received significant investment and technical support from Pili Pictures.

The company is currently ranked third in the world, but there have been rumors in the industry that its true strength has long been at the top, but it has maintained its third position by keeping a low profile and not easily revealing its full strength.

Ah Bin is one of the pillar-type top actors that Pili Pictures is currently promoting, known for his exceptional talent and arrogant personality.

He has successfully completed the series and secured three core roles in different scripts, earning an astonishingly high personal fee, making him a true star performer.

In the internal document of "Top Performers Who Need Attention" that Li Xian provided to Noah, Abin's name was prominently listed.

Acting requires exceptional talent. A deep understanding of the character, rapid absorption of the information, and creative execution require a great deal of mental effort and are often closely related to the actor's own personality traits.

The fact that he was able to successfully bind three core characters has fully demonstrated Abin's extraordinary talent.

Some insiders at Pili Films have even publicly stated that, setting aside those veteran actors who have already semi-retired and are living off their past achievements, Ah Bin's raw talent is arguably the best in the world, and it's only a matter of time before he's crowned the "Strongest Actor."