Dylan

In preparation for his upcoming stage performance, Jack reviewed his [Magician] career panel.

[Magician·Intermediate (900/1000)]

Title bonus:

- [Magic]·110

- [Intermediate Hypnotise]

- [Intermediate Charming]

- [Intermediate Magician's Hand]

Magic performances are not taken lightly; they require meticulous planning. This is especially true for large-scale stage performances like the one Jack is about to undertake, the kind that will be televised and covered in newspapers. It involves scripting, selecting locations, audience engagement, and more. Naturally, it demands a significant amount of preparation time.

Only by doing so can the endorsement effect be maximized. After all, when people pay for your services, they expect results. If the performance falls short, you're unlikely to get repeat business. But when you excel, you don't even need to promote yourself; word of mouth takes care of it.

This is the fundamental principle of business: deliver value in exchange for payment. While clever tactics might yield short-term gains, in the long run, genuine skill and quality prevail. Those who rely on underhanded methods eventually lose out to those with genuine expertise.

Consequently, in the past year, Jack and Daniel, his partner, have only performed nine magic shows together. Today marks their tenth performance. Although the quantity is low, the quality is exceptional, and the returns are substantial. Jack is on the cusp of advancing to the next level, as evident from his progress towards the advanced career panel.

Nonetheless, Jack has no intention of departing from this world just yet. As a time traveler, he seeks to maximize the resources available in each world. In his previous adventures, he left once he achieved wealth and status, having exhausted the world's offerings.

Then, there was the world of assassins, where he had no choice but to stay. Jack had intended to elevate the power of the Templars and gain an experience points buff, only to unexpectedly find himself in the "Assassin's Creed" universe. Looking back, he still feels a twinge of frustration.

Jack has committed one thing to memory: once he's powerful enough, he'll return with a Star Destroyer fleet and put an end to the Isu pretenders.

But for now, his focus is on the current world, the world of "Now You See Me." If this world is a realm of comedy and leisure, Jack would treat it as a place to relax, enjoying some downtime to recover from the psychological toll of his previous violent encounters. After reaching a senior level, he'd consider moving on.

However, this world is different—it's a world of magic! Moreover, considering the existence of the The Eye, magic in this world is far from untapped. This organization, referred to as the Holy Land of Magicians, is populated by "ordinary" people who possess an extensive knowledge of magic.

Over the past year, Jack has collected information from various sources, solidifying his belief in the The Eye's significance. This organization boasts a rich history and tradition. Can one believe that there are no formal training, mentors, or magical texts within their ranks? Jack certainly doesn't think so.

In summary, regardless of whether the other party possesses it or not, in Jack's situation, it's imperative that the other party possesses it!

Hence, Jack's current plan revolves around concluding his collaboration with Daniel following this performance. He intends to awaken Daniel, who has been blinded by greed, and offer him an opportunity to return to his original path. Simultaneously, Jack seeks out the members of the The Eye, preparing to see if he can reap some benefits.

Jack had no intention of reaching out to Dylan Rhodes.

Dylan Lord, known as Mark, played the role of the Hulk in the Marvel universe. However, in this world, he serves as an FBI agent and is the son of the magician Lionel.

In "Now Now 1," he is the mastermind behind everything.

As a member of the The Eye, Dylan scrutinized Daniel and the Four Horsemen, assigning them a mission - to deceive the money-hungry insurance company owner Arthur Tresler out of his fortune and return it to those who rightfully deserved it.

Additionally, they were to clear Bradley, the magic debunker, of his reckless exposure of magic and have him imprisoned.

However, there's a hidden layer to this scheme.

Dylan is not a genuine member of the The Eye; he's an imposter.

He lacked the qualifications to join the Sky Eye Club but, through some acquired information, he learned enough about the society to pretend to be a member. This masquerade allowed him to utilize Daniel and the other four magicians for performing magic under the guise of a test while simultaneously avenging his father's death.

Dylan's father, Lionel, tragically perished during a magic trick where he was locked in a safe and submerged in a river but couldn't escape. In Dylan's eyes, much of the blame for his father's demise rests on Bradley, the magic debunker. Bradley revealed his father's trick, causing his father to panic, attempt an unperfected magic trick, and meet an untimely end.

For magicians, exposing their secrets is the ultimate affront.

But to Dylan's surprise, Bradley was also a member of the The Eye, and he had been partners with his father. They had collaborated on previous performances, albeit for different motives - making money.

Bradley felt remorseful for not disclosing this fact to Dylan and willingly accepted imprisonment as a consequence of his actions.

Moreover, Bradley vouched for Dylan, allowing the The Eye to tolerate Dylan's impersonation and arranging further tests for him. This eventually led to Dylan and his Four Horsemen becoming legitimate members of the genuine The Eye... That's the crux of the second part of the story.

Regarding the act of siphoning off all of Arthur Tresler's insurance company funds and distributing them to the audience, it was a response to Arthur's exploitation of his connections and contractual traps to pilfer insurance money from those who were entitled to it. It was a way of rectifying an injustice for the people.

As for Dylan being a counterfeit member of the The Eye, Jack's statement holds true. This is evident from "Now You See Me 2." If Dylan were genuinely part of the The Eye, wouldn't he have known Bradley, the elderly lady, and Jay Chou, who are also members? This, by itself, is quite telling.

Shortly thereafter, Jack took the stage to an enthusiastic ovation from the audience.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is a privilege to be here with all of you tonight..."

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