[148] "Kara no Kyoukai Comes to an End! (Part 2)"
Chapter 148: "Kara no Kyoukai Comes to an End! (Part 2)"
The beautiful ending theme of "Kara no Kyoukai" silently plays on all the televisions, accompanied by the appearance of all the cast, crew members, and sponsors.
The initial broadcast on television concluded perfectly, leaving everyone craving for more.
Reflecting on the final scene, the audience in the many taverns of Norsrick are now excitedly discussing.
"It was stunning, holy crap!"
"The final scene with Shiki was so beautiful!"
"Even though I still don't fully understand what Kara no Kyoukai is about, it was amazing to watch."
"Damn it, the director already left us hanging with Fate/Zero, and now we have Kara no Kyoukai? How am I supposed to survive?"
"When is Chapter 4 of Kara no Kyoukai going to be released?"
"By the way, will this TV show anything else in the future?"
As various voices rose in the tavern, the audience had already settled into the agony of waiting for updates that would take a long time.
And just as people were discussing and some were even preparing to leave, with the ending theme fading out, a brand-new scene suddenly appeared!
"Wait, there's more!"
"Holy crap, I almost left!"
"That was a close call!"
In the midst of the audience's eager expressions, the screen slowly revealed the tall figure of a person wearing a black coat.
At the same time, the voice of a middle-aged man began to narrate slowly.
"Three pawns have been prepared."
"The one who floats, clinging to death, with a dual body."
"The one who experiences pleasure from touching death, an ill-adapted existence."
"The one who escapes death and awakens to the origin of self."
"They will entangle with one another, awaiting in a spiral of mutual conflict."
In the next moment, the narration ended, and the man in black slowly faded away.
A message then appeared on the screen, causing everyone's hearts to stop.
"Kara no Kyoukai will air Chapter 4: The Hollow Shrine in mid-next month, with one chapter being released every month thereafter, broadcast on televisions across the Empire."
"The first three chapters of Kara no Kyoukai will be replayed on television every afternoon."
"The television promotion plan is currently in preparation. Please stay tuned."
In an instant, the entire audience erupted!
No one expected the good news to come so suddenly. Compared to waiting until winter for the second chapter of Fate/Zero, the fact that Kara no Kyoukai would release a new episode every month had everyone practically ecstatic!
"I declare, the director is my new dad!"
"Durin, the eternal god!"
"Where can I buy a TV? I need one now!"
"Me too, I'm going to watch Kara no Kyoukai at home!"
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The audience in Norsrick was now completely thrilled; they were clearly utterly captivated by both the television and Kara no Kyoukai!
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Meanwhile, at the Imperial Mage Academy…
Even the rational mages found themselves in a similar state as the common folk, overjoyed at the news that Kara no Kyoukai would be updated monthly.
However, they had no idea that this was actually part of Durin's devilish plan—a concept he had envisioned from the very beginning when he first decided to create anime: to let the people of this world experience the agony of waiting for new episodes!
Of course, despite the anticipated suffering, they eagerly began discussing the specifics of Kara no Kyoukai.
"The storyline of Kara no Kyoukai is much more ambiguous than Fate/Zero. I can't seem to grasp the main plot at all."
"Yeah, at first, I thought it was just a simple story about the heroine fighting monsters, but now it seems like there's a much bigger conspiracy behind it."
"That final scene—the man who appeared—looked like Professor Stitch from the Department of Mental and Spiritual Studies. So he was acting alongside Master Rosa all along."
"Ahhh, time is passing so slowly. I can't wait for next month!"
"I know, I wish there was a spell to speed up time."
"What kind of spell would be useful for that, just to watch a movie? Although, I admit I'd do it too!"
With these conversations filling the air, the students eventually left the hall, reluctantly returning to their dormitories.
At the same time, the numerous lecturers and professors present surrounded Stitch, who was standing at the back. Their eager gazes made it clear they wanted to know what happens next.
Stitch could only sigh and say, "I haven't read the script. But Durin did inform me that I'll be filming the next chapter of Kara no Kyoukai in a few days. I'll probably see the script for Chapter 4 then. If you want to know more, you should ask Master Rosa or Durin directly."
Hearing this, the lecturers and professors could only shake their heads in resignation. Even with their lofty positions at the Imperial Mage Academy, they couldn't casually approach someone like Archmage Rosa, who stood at the pinnacle of all mages, or Durin, who had become the head of the Alchemy Academy.
For now, even they had no choice but to curb their curiosity and patiently wait for the next month's update of Kara no Kyoukai.
One mage, who was familiar with Durin, sighed, "Who would have thought? A few years ago, Durin Edward was nearly expelled from the Mage's Tower and almost stripped of his status as an Imperial Mage. And now, after returning, he's stirred up such a big deal."
"Yeah, I used to be his homeroom teacher. That kid was a real handful, always giving me headaches."
"Is the era finally beginning to change? This Mage's Tower, which has stood for thousands of years in the Empire, is now about to undergo unpredictable changes."
"At a time like this, I should be feeling quite sentimental, but instead, I just want to see the next episodes of Fate/Zero and Kara no Kyoukai. What's wrong with me?"
"Haha, the tides of the era are wrapped in superficial entertainment, allowing us to recognize changes with ease. You have to admit, Durin is a genius."
"The future truly belongs to the young."
The group of high-ranking mages sighed in unison as they left, but the anticipation for future movies lingered in the air, palpable to everyone around them.
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At the same time, at the top of the Alchemy Tower...
Several archmages stood, staring intently at the frozen image on the television screen, still savoring the moment.
Unlike ordinary mages, they were far more aware of the deeper significance behind this seemingly entertaining cultural phenomenon.
The world was indeed beginning to change, influenced by that young man.
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