trary to Eliza's earlier expectations, Edward wasn't just skilled at writing lighthearted fairy tales like KonoSuba.

  Although Goblin Syer still had room for improvement in terms of realism aail, it vividly captured what Eliza needed: brutality!

  At first, Eliza had sidered finding a renowned to write a suitable script if Edward failed to deliver.

  However, when Edresehis story to her, she immediately realized that Goblin Syer was exactly what she wanted!

  The story begins with a group of inexperienovice adventurers who, ign the warnings from the Adventurers' Guild, set out to exterminate goblins, relying on their preceived notions about them.

  However, due to their ck of experiehey are quickly annihited.

  Only one member, a cautious priestess, survives with the help of the seasoned adventurer known as Goblin Syer.

  The story unfolds from there.

  The opening alone was enough to meet Eliza's requirements.

  This story, while dark and filled with grim and violent elements, also tains a glimmer of hope.

  It is this hope, embodied by ce and wisdom, that gives the story its soul.

  Eliza was vihat it would not only realistically portray the world of adventurers but also be a story that people would enjoy.

  "This is indeed an excellent script. Although some of the descriptions of goblins and adventurers are a bit strahe story itself perfectly captures the real world of adventurers!" Eliza praised Goblin Syer highly but also noted some issues.

  The script's depi of goblins raping female adventurers and abdug vilge women as breeding tools was brutally explicit.

  Additionally, the portrayal of Goblin Syer as an anti-hero, going against the mainstream image of powerful adventurers, might provoke audience backsh.

  The difficulty of filming the battle ses, particurly the rape ses, also posed a challenge.

  heless, a film filled with such bloody, violent, and dark elements would have an uable impact when it was eventually released—something that even Eliza, as the Guild Master of the Northern Adventurers' Guild, found difficult to gauge.

  Notig Eliza's s, Edward calmly reassured her, "This script is just a draft. When it es to filming, we will definitely make signifit edits to address the challenges, perhaps by adding bckouts or sorship. After all, I wouldn't do anything that would put me in direct flict with the w. As for the impact of releasing a movie like this, I don't think you o worry. The world needs a certain amount of cruelty and darkness. Pys and novels have already showcased all the beauty in the world. At a time like this, if Goblin Syer is released, I think such a realistid brutal story will actually be well-received by the audience."

  "I hope so. Now, Director Edward, I have o question: Are the goblin descriptions in Goblin Syer based on something you've witnessed yourself?"

  Eliza's suddeion caught Edward off guard, and he quickly responded, "Sorry, I haven't actually been to the Northerory, so I don't know what goblins are really like. The descriptions of goblins in the movie were desigo meet your needs, Guild Master Eliza."

  Clearly, Eliza had instinctively feared that such a terrifying creature might truly exist in the world after reading the script.

  She was worried that if goblins were real, they could have disastrous effects on the world.

  Hearing Edward's "expnation," Eliza sighed in relief and said, "Si's just a story element, I have no more s. Otherwise, I might have unched a gobliermination campaign immediately..."

  "Uh, right..."

  Not knowing how to respond to her thoughts, Edward wiped away a bit of sweat.

  "I hope Director Edward create a movie that matches this excellent script. I'm looking forward to it."

  Eliza's words indicated that she had fully entrusted the film's produ to Edward.

  Without being modest, he fidently replied, "Leave it to me, Guild Master Eliza. I will deliver a perfect movie for the audien the Northerory! Of course, I will need your help with many things before the filming begin."

  "Of course. If it's reted to the movie, I will do whatever I to assist you."

  Hearing Eliza's fident words, Edward merely smiled and said, "Then, before we start filming, I'll o do some fieldwork to choose the shooting locations."

  "Uh, okay. Do you have any specific requirements for the locations?"

  After a moment's thought, Edward responded, "Sihe story is set in yion, the filming should take p the Northerory. you tell me if there are any goblilements there? Preferably narrow caves..."

  "Goblis? Caves? We do have those, but are you pnning to film on-site? I 't guarahe safety of you and your crew. The Northerory is nothing like the Southerory; there are all sorts of dangerous monsters outside the towns."

  Edward just smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry, I've already arranged for security. You just o help me find the locations."

  "Oh, alright."

  Although Eliza didn't know who Edward had in mind as security, she uood that he had a pn and calmly said, "Then, Director Edward, shall we meet here tomorrow? We use the teleportation magic circle to travel to the Northerory."

  "No problem."

  ...

  The m, when Edward arrived at the Adventurers' Guild, everyone scheduled to travel to the Northerory had already gathered.

  This included the Headless Horseman as Edward's bodyguard, Viz as the local expert, Daphne and her bodyguard for the audition, and Winry, who had already returo Durin Castle due to business matters.

  "Viz, are things okay at the tavern?"

  In respoo Edward's question, the lich smiled and said, "The staff all volunteered to take care of the taverhey heard you were making a new movie, without even asking for overtime pay. They must be excited about the new movie."

  "That's good to hear. I was worried you might o stay behind. By the way, Belldia, how do you feel about returning to your old battlefield?"

  Hearing Edward's teasing, the Headless Horseman silently shook the head in his hands.

  The se was both eerie and horrifying, as he replied, "If you had asked me before, I would have been very relut to return. But now, I've e to terms with it. After all, this time, I'm not going back to fight; I'm just ensuring your safety during filming. I'm gd to be doing this job."

  Satisfied that the bodyguard had no issues, Edward smiled and turo the distant Eliza, who still seemed shaken by seeing the Headless Horseman in person. "The's get going, Guild Master Eliza. It's time to visit your territory."

  "Of course, it would be my pleasure."

  Although she had seen the Headless Horseman in the movie, Eliza had no other thoughts about him besides marveling at his swordsmanship, as the film didn't deliberately showcase the pressure he exerted.

  However, now that she was fag the terrifying being radiating an aura of death, Eliza was suddenly overwhelmed by the familiar dread she'd experienced in the Northerory.

  The suffog sense of death lingered around her, and it took her a while to break free from the terrifying impression of the Headless Horseman and finally respond.

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