[265] "The Garden of Sinners" Oblivion Recorder! (2)

Chapter 265: "The Garden of Sinners" Oblivion Recorder! (2)

Southern Region, TV Tavern.

The moment the news broke that the sixth episode of The Garden of Sinners was about to be released, the entire populace, regardless of their usual occupations or statuses, erupted in excitement.

No matter their profession, identity, or what they were currently doing, the announcement of the new episode sent them rushing to the TV taverns, all eager to secure a good spot. Even though the update was still several hours away, the crowd was already buzzing with discussions.

"Although The Garden of Sinners was delayed for a month, I honestly don't mind. After all, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure was so incredible that, right now, I'm actually more excited for its sequel than for The Garden of Sinners."

"You're really...? I mean, I also think Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is amazing, but compared to The Garden of Sinners, I feel it's just a tiny bit lacking."

"Oh? How can you say that? Jojo's Bizarre Adventure has it all—plot, epic moments, tear-jerking scenes, iconic lines, and unforgettable moments. It's definitely more thrilling!"

"I can't agree with that. Everything you mentioned, The Garden of Sinners has too. In fact, I'd argue its storyline is even more captivating!"

"Jojo's story is more thought-provoking. 'The hymn of humanity is the hymn of courage'—my son keeps chanting that line every day!"

"'If it lives, even a god, I'll kill it for you.' Isn't that just as iconic? My introverted kid keeps muttering these edgy lines in his room, thinking I can't hear him. But the walls are so thin, I can even hear him doing his... 'handcrafts'!"

"Stop arguing, this is getting ridiculous. Honestly, I'm more excited for Fate/Zero. I heard it won't be out until March, and I can't wait any longer!!"

"What are you talking about? I'm even more hyped for Steins;Gate. Compared to its hardcore sci-fi brilliance, everything you're talking about pales in comparison!"

"Are you looking for a fight with that comment?"

"Bring it on, I'm not scared!"

"..."

In an instant, chaos erupted in the TV taverns. Since this world lacked the internet, heated debates often didn't escalate into endless online arguments but instead turned into real-life confrontations.

To manage this, every TV tavern was equipped with dedicated security personnel, all volunteers from the southern region's military.

Given the disciplined nature of soldiers, they couldn't rush to watch TV or movies at the first opportunity.

Thus, the role of a security guard, who could catch the latest shows while on duty, became highly coveted. Only the most capable and elite members of the military were assigned these tasks.

With such individuals maintaining order, the disturbances in the taverns were quickly quelled. Faced with these formidable guards, even the most hot-tempered individuals dared not speak out of turn, quickly quieting down.

Once the environment was under control, the discussions shifted from confrontational to more amicable. People, filled with various expectations, patiently sat in the taverns, waiting for the official broadcast.

In a way, this atmosphere was even more captivating than the shows themselves. It was why, even when there were no new episodes, many ordinary folks still visited the TV taverns daily.

The commercial opportunities this presented turned TV taverns into a booming industry, rivaling cinemas. Merchants who had initially doubted the viability of this free-to-operate model were now left in shock. By this point, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get a slice of this lucrative pie.

Undoubtedly, cinemas and TV taverns had completely transformed the entertainment landscape of the southern region. Traditional industries were either forced to adapt or shut down.

Yet, this was merely the growing pains of progress. Durin believed that one day, the golden era he dreamed of would take root and flourish in this world!

...

At the same time, in the Imperial Mage Academy.

The mages received the news even earlier than the southern populace, and the reason was quite simple: it was accidentally leaked by the student council president, White.

Originally, Durin was discussing with White about a potential new movie to be filmed in the future and casually mentioned the upcoming release of The Garden of Sinners. Excited by the news, White inadvertently let it slip to other members of the student council.

Naturally, the rest of the council couldn't contain their excitement either and spread the news further. Within just a few hours, the entire Imperial Mage Academy was abuzz with the announcement of the sixth episode of The Garden of Sinners.

While Durin felt a bit helpless about the situation, he didn't dwell on it too much. After all, the information would have been revealed eventually, and knowing it a bit earlier didn't cause any major issues.

However, while he saw no problem with it, the students' anticipation severely disrupted the academy's class. Many students found themselves distracted during lectures.

It wasn't just the students; even some lecturers, overly excited about the upcoming movie, lost focus during their teachings, leading to a significant drop in the quality of instruction.

Recognizing the situation, Dean Hohenheim promptly approached Durin, demanding that he refrain from casually leaking information about movies and TV shows in the future.

Although Durin felt he was unfairly blamed, he had no choice but to agree to the dean's request.

After a day of near chaos, the day of The Garden of Sinners' release finally arrived. All students and lecturers rushed to the Alchemy Tower at the first opportunity.

Due to numerous complaints from students who hadn't mastered the Eagle Eye spell, the Alchemy Tower's master, Scar, was forced to install a massive screen in the hall—a super TV.

While it paled in comparison to the liquid crystal TV at the Southern Duke's residence, it was still a miraculous feat of magical alchemy.

Of course, it was quite evident that Dean Hohenheim had a hand in its creation.

Regardless, at this very moment, the students of the Imperial Mage Academy were all set, their eyes glued to the screen in front of them, eagerly awaiting the official premiere of The Garden of Sinners.

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