Director Edward

Chapter 243: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Premieres! (5)

In the Southern Border Defense Army camp.

Warrant Officer Josen took out the imaging crystal he had obtained from Durin and had the military mage infuse it with magic before playing it in the camp.

Upon hearing the news, all the border defense soldiers had long been eagerly waiting, their eyes filled with anticipation as they watched the film begin.

As the movie unfolded, the soldiers' eyes initially gleamed with excitement. However, when the protagonists Jonathan Joestar and his rival Dio Brando appeared, exclamations immediately erupted.

"Wait a second — isn't that Warrant Officer Josen and Captain Brando? Were they off shooting a movie all this time?"

"That explains why they've been missing lately."

"By the way, where is Captain Brando? Hasn't he returned yet?"

"Well… I'm not sure. Warrant Officer Josen probably knows what happened."

"I honestly didn't expect Warrant Officer Josen to play the lead role, and Captain Brando to portray his rival. That's just wild."

"Yeah, and the most surprising part is how good they are! You'd never guess Captain Brando had this kind of talent."

"I can't wait to see more scenes between the two of them."

The soldiers chatted enthusiastically.

In this camp, Captain Brando was essentially the de facto authority. Though his rank was only captain and his experience somewhat limited, his status as the eldest son of a duke naturally set him apart.

So when the usually imposing figure appeared on screen playing what seemed to be a villainous role, the soldiers couldn't help but burst into a frenzy.

...

At the same time, in the Duke's residence in the Southern region.

When Duke Constantine saw his son playing a villain in the movie, he couldn't help but feel a knot in his heart and spoke up, unable to hold back:

"Is that Brando? What on earth is this kid doing, starring in a movie?"

Hearing Duke Constantine's comment, the True Ancestor Arcueid immediately smiled and said:

"So this is the heir of the next generation? He certainly bears quite a resemblance to you when you were young."

"Uh, this..."

Duke Constantine, caught off guard by the words of his elder, who had watched him grow up, suddenly found himself unsure of how to respond.

Seeing her usually stern father appear so flustered, Daphne couldn't help but smile faintly.

...

At that moment, under the watchful eyes of the audience, the movie continued to unfold.

After receiving a letter from his father, Dio took the initiative to visit the Joestar family and was greeted by Jonathan, who came to welcome him.

The moment they met, a tense, confrontational energy emanated from Dio.

"So you're Dio, huh? I'm Jonathan Joestar. They call me JOJO. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Despite Jonathan's friendly greeting, Dio's demeanor remained cold and indifferent.

Just then, a small dog suddenly ran over from a distance.

Jonathan immediately spoke up:

"Ah, Dio, let me introduce you to my dog. His name is Danny, and he's my beloved pet. Don't worry, he never bites anyone."

"Woof?"

At Jonathan's words, Dio sneered, then kicked Danny in the face, sending the poor dog flying.

In an instant, Jonathan's face darkened with fury, and he shouted:

"What are you doing? I won't let you get away with this!"

Just as it seemed the two were about to clash, Sir Joestar suddenly walked out from the house.

"What are you two doing?"

At Sir Joestar's question, Dio quickly lowered his head, his voice filled with apology:

"I'm terribly sorry. The dog suddenly lunged at me, and I panicked..."

"What?"

Jonathan, stunned by Dio's explanation, found himself at a loss, unsure of how to explain the situation.

Thus, under the pressure of asserting dominance from the very beginning, Dio officially moved into the Joestar household.

And Dio presented himself as two completely different people: in front of others, he was polite and refined, exuding the charm of a gentleman.

But when alone with Jonathan, he revealed his true, sinister nature, subjecting Jonathan, who had initially just wanted to get along with him peacefully, to constant torment.

...

As the scenes played out in the movie, nearly every viewer couldn't help but sympathize with Jonathan and harbor intense hatred for the villainous Dio.

After all, seeing a kind person being tormented by a bad one naturally evokes sympathy for the good and revulsion for the wrongdoer.

Therefore, in theaters across both the Eastern and Western territories, as well as in the Southern regions, the vast majority of the audience couldn't help but voice similar opinions.

"This Dio is beyond evil! Just like his father—he's a born villain!"

"Jonathan is so pitiful. He's such a kind-hearted kid, yet Dio is bullying him without reason."

"At this rate, is Dio really going to steal the entire Joestar family's fortune?"

"This is too much! Sir Joestar is such a good person."

Sigh "I really hope Sir Joestar can see through Dio's true nature soon."

The murmurs of the audience were loud and unanimous.

In truth, most people shared similar thoughts at this moment.

...

In the Southern Border Defense Army camp.

As they watched Captain Brando's portrayal of Dio so viciously tormenting the protagonist Jonathan Joestar, played by Warrant Officer Josen, the soldiers couldn't help but show subtle expressions, quickly starting to discuss among themselves.

"I never expected Captain Brando to play such a villain so convincingly. If I didn't know his usual personality, I'd really think he's just like that in real life."

"Yeah, no wonder he hasn't been around lately. I bet he's avoiding people because he's a bit embarrassed about playing such a role."

"That's a bit much, though. It's just a character, right? Most people can tell the difference between reality and fiction."

"Not necessarily. I'm honestly feeling the urge to beat Dio up right now. If Captain Brando were here in front of me, I might not even be able to tell the difference and could end up acting on impulse."

"Better be careful then. Captain Brando is a 4th-tier Sword Soul. Someone like you wouldn't stand a chance against him."

"Uh… well, I'm just saying, you know…"

The soldiers in the camp continued their chatter.

As the movie was still in its slower phase, they were the only ones with countless complaints and observations to share.

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