[253] JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Premieres! (15)

Chapter 253: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Premieres! (15)

The intense battle between Jonathan and Dio has finally come to an end, but before the audience could catch their breath, an unexpected twist unfolded.

Amid the charred ruins of the Joestar mansion, the man who had sold poison to Dio suddenly appeared, rummaging through the debris. To his surprise, he unearthed the Stone Mask.

However, before he could even revel in his discovery, a withered arm abruptly emerged from the rubble, gripping his right hand with a vice-like hold.

"Huuu~~~"

From beneath the ruins, a pair of icy, piercing eyes revealed themselves, unveiling a shocking truth.

Dio was still alive.

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In movie theaters everywhere.

The gripping and thrilling storyline of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure had the audience on the edge of their seats. No one could have anticipated that Jonathan, an ordinary man, would engage in such a fierce and intense battle with Dio.

This confrontation truly showcased the essence of human courage and the incredible feats that someone with bravery and determination could achieve!

"That was amazing! I've always heard people raving about movies, but I thought they were overhyped. I was so wrong—this was absolutely incredible!"

"Same here! The movie was phenomenal. I'm completely blown away!"

"I never expected Jonathan, as an ordinary person, to be able to fight Dio in such an astonishing way. It just goes to show that no matter how big the gap in strength, with courage and wisdom, there's always a chance to turn things around!"

"Absolutely! Sure, there were a few unrealistic moments in the movie, but Jonathan, as an ordinary man, pushed himself to the limit. He did everything he could."

"But it seems Dio isn't dead yet. If he's still alive, how on earth can he be defeated?"

"After suffering a defeat, Dio will undoubtedly be on high alert next time. No matter how you look at it, it seems impossible to create another opportunity like this to defeat him."

"That's true, but I still believe Dio's schemes won't succeed. Someone will surely step up to stop him."

"I can't wait to see what happens next."

"..."

The audience in the theater buzzed with such discussions.

It's safe to say that after this segment of the story, all viewers were thoroughly hooked, eagerly anticipating what would come next in the film.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure may not have relied on exaggerated or overly twisty plotlines, but its straightforward and unpretentious battles and dialogue left a deep impression on everyone in the audience.

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At the Imperial Mage Academy.

The mages, too, wore expressions of astonishment, clearly not expecting that Jonathan could actually defeat Dio—a human triumphing over such a powerful vampire.

Of course, as mages, even the students of the academy noticed some logical inconsistencies in the story. However, rather than nitpicking these details, they found themselves swept up in the overall atmosphere, feeling that everything somehow made sense.

After all, when emotions and atmosphere are built up effectively, many things naturally fall into place.

"I never imagined Jonathan would defeat Dio in such a way."

"It just goes to show that Jonathan possessed immense courage, willpower, and an extraordinary stroke of luck. If any single step had gone wrong, he would have been killed by Dio."

"Watching this part of the story, I couldn't help but think of the concept from The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral, where human will selects a hero to save humanity when faced with a collective threat. The chosen hero might not even realize they've been selected, yet they manage to eradicate the source of evil."

"Now that you mention it, it does feel similar. After all, Jonathan's strength was far inferior to Dio's, yet he still managed to defeat him. It's as if he was chosen by fate."

"But in the end, it was Jonathan's own courage and will that made it possible. I think the core of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is fundamentally different from *The Garden of Sinners*. While both touch on the idea of fate, the former suggests that human courage and will can break free from its constraints, while the latter implies that humans can never escape their origins."

"Personally, I'm not a fan of fatalism. After all, this world is one we've created ourselves. We are the architects of our own destiny."

"The two stories have entirely different cores, so it's better not to compare them directly."

"Speaking of which, Dio is so powerful. If he really does return, how could he possibly be defeated? It seems almost impossible."

"I'm not sure either. After all, the JoJo universe clearly doesn't have magic or anything like that."

"The future looks bleak."

"..."

And so, the mages' conversation came to a close.

Though their words were tinged with pessimism, the spark of anticipation in their eyes remained undimmed. It was clear they were eager to see how many more surprises the movie had in store for them.

...

At the encampment of the Southern Border Army.

When the soldiers saw their two commanders fighting desperately in the sea of flames, they were utterly electrified, each one brimming with excitement.

Especially since both sides of the battle displayed remarkable strength, astonishing cunning, and unwavering determination.

To the soldiers, this movie wasn't just a tale of humans battling vampires—it was also an incredibly thrilling action spectacle.

After all, in their daily lives, they rarely had the chance to witness two fourth-tier swordsmen clashing in combat.

And as the battle concluded, a glimmer of anticipation flickered in the soldiers' eyes, especially when they realized Dio wasn't truly dead.

They were already looking forward to the next showdown between Jonathan and Dio.

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"It's a very interesting movie."

In the Southern Duke's mansion, the True Ancestor Arcueid smiled as she spoke these words.

Duke Constantine was slightly surprised by her high praise, as she hadn't given such an evaluation to any of the other movies they had watched before.

Ignoring the duke's astonishment, Arcueid simply gazed calmly at the unfolding scenes on the screen, her mind drifting to some ancient memories.

Long-buried recollections, stirred by this film depicting the battle between humans and vampires, began to resurface in her mind.

Meanwhile, the movie's plot continued to develop.

After the fierce battle at the mansion, Jonathan, severely injured, was taken to the hospital by Speedwagon.

At this moment, the brave hero who had vanquished the vampire was left with almost nothing, utterly alone and vulnerable. This filled Speedwagon with deep sorrow, and he was eager to find a way to help Jonathan in any way he could.

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