An ominous light illuminated the room, reflecting off the smoke that filled it…-.
Vashti was poised, cool and composed, in a stately chair as he looked down at an uncomfortable Avi.
Vashti: “Hahaha! I’ve been waiting for you, Knight of Justice. You did well defeating my subordinates and making it this far. I commend you.”
Avi: “Y… your selfish deeds stop here.”
Avi awkwardly gripped the handle of his sword as he frowned at Vashti.
Vashti: “Your response lacks conviction. My subordinates will never be able to rest in peace having been defeated by someone as cowardly as you.”
Avi: “Uh… you don’t have to say it like that…”
Vashti: “I have no choice but to dispel the mortification my dear subordinates must be feeling. I am the evil overlord who will rule the entire world!”
Having heard Vashti’s declaration, Avi breathed out, finding his resolve and firmly gripping his sword.
Avi: “I won’t let you do as you please. I’ve come this far… for the sake of peace in this world that I hold dear.”
Vashti: “Ha, I see. So you plan to resist me until the very end then? In that case, come and get me! I shall defeat you and claim this world as mine!”
Avi: “…I won’t let you.”
Avi tightened his hold on the sword hilt and stared straight ahead at Vashti.
Avi: “I will protect this world!!”
Director: “Cut!! That was some great acting you two!”
At the director’s signal, the staff immediately went into action and began talking.
This place is one of the film studios in the Land of Film.
Avi and Vashti have been chosen to appear in a short hero film and are currently shooting.
Avi: “…phew.”
Avi lowered the replica sword and locked eyes with Vashti, who had remained seated.
Avi: “You’ve really gotten into that role. You really look like an evil overlord.”
Vashti: “That’s because beyond acting, I have made this role mine. At any rate, I wondered what was going to happen with your acting in the beginning but… that final signature phrase wasn’t bad.”
Avi: “Well thanks. But acting really isn’t my thing… this is the last time I ever want to appear in a movie.”
Vashti: “…well now, I wonder about that.”
Avi: “Hey, stop implying stuff…”
Vashti simply smiled at Avi’s suspicion.
Afterwards, their performance would gain popularity and it would be decided to make a sequel… which Avi was currently ignorant of.
END