(Arthur POV)
Making me a "prince" again? How transparent. Father must see the computer's potential and wants to claim everything I've built by reinstating me.
Even though Apollonia and I remain close, I won't crawl back to the family that discarded me like trash when I had nothing.
Back in my office, I study the Ancient Tree from my chair. Since reaching Level 5, its growth has become staggering. We had to cut a hole through the roof just to accommodate it, using magic ba...
2024-12-04 21:49:13 +0000 UTC
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(Cici Hyena POV)
I sit before this colored screen, my fingers dancing between the "keyboard" and "mouse" as I wade through an endless stream of messages directed at my new employer, the famous Arthur Pendragon.
Two weeks into my role as Arthur's secretary, and reality has thoroughly shattered my initial expectations.
I'd imagined myself wielding enchanted typewriters, organizing schedules with traditional magic, perhaps even catching the eye of the famous demon himself - ...
2024-12-04 21:39:11 +0000 UTC
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Neil couldn't hide his surprise. After years of Lucas refusing to consider a private plane, this sudden change caught him off guard. "So, what kind of plane did you have in mind?"
"Honestly, I don't know much about planes," Lucas admitted with a shrug. "What would you recommend?"
"Well," Neil added thoughtfully, "I'm not exactly an aviation expert myself. We should probably look at some options, see which one suits your needs best."
"Jennifer's got a Bombardier Global 500...
2024-12-04 16:32:46 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
Apollonia inserted the small rectangle into the device beneath the screen. The television came alive with color, an haunting orchestral theme filling the room with its rich, melancholic notes.
Azazel leaned forward, fascinated by the screen. "Six years ago, moving pictures were still black-and-white. Now we have television and colored images... the world has advanced quickly."
Apollonia smiled knowingly but kept silent. If brother knew Arthur was behi...
2024-12-03 17:25:29 +0000 UTC
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(Azazel Morningstar POV)
The moment our massive castle appeared on the horizon, I yanked the wyvern's reins, urging it faster toward the training grounds. My heart leaped at the sight of my family waiting below - father, mother, and my siblings all gathered to welcome me home.
The wyvern's wings created a thunderous whoosh as we landed. Using a burst of power, I leaped down gracefully, unable to suppress my smile as I faced my parents.
"Azazel! I've missed you!" Mother's ...
2024-12-03 17:24:21 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
Following Queen Lily's suggestion, King Luke ordered Perah to summon the kingdom's most talented young demons before his throne.
The throne room's atmosphere crackled with tension as the recent graduates from Morningstar's most prestigious universities knelt before their ruler, Luke Morningstar. Each of them could feel the weight of his gaze.
Perah stepped forward to introduce them. "Your Majesty, these young demons before you are the finest talents I cou...
2024-12-02 20:44:28 +0000 UTC
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(Luke Morningstar POV)
Who would've have thought that "my" younger son or more accurately - my nephew, would be able to achieve the impossible.
At first I thought that Arthur was just simply a talented actor, but who would've thought that he can invent incredible things such as this computer and barcode system.
Sigh
I shake my head, turning to my economic minister. "Let's not talk about the things we should not be talking about." I gesture toward the compu...
2024-12-02 20:42:52 +0000 UTC
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Finally back in Los Angeles, Lucas had barely stepped off the plane when people recognized him despite his baseball cap and face mask.
"That's Lucas!" The shout rippled through the terminal, and suddenly dozens of heads turned his way, phones already raised for pictures.
Thankfully, his security team - Simon, Jack, and five others who'd been waiting in the arrival area - quickly surrounded him. Airport security moved in as well, helping manage the growing crowd.
After a w...
2024-12-02 17:40:40 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
Across Horn Kingdom, viewers chuckled at their televisions as Arthur and Rocky traded playful jabs.
"I'm just grateful Don Vito is still alive and well enough to be strong-armed into hosting this little program I dreamed up," Arthur quipped, drawing laughs from home audiences.
"This is actually pretty entertaining," a lone demon mused in his apartment, surprised by how much he was enjoying the late-night format.
The banter between Arthur and Rocky ...
2024-12-01 17:01:41 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
The revelation that Hellfire Studio employed ghost workers sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, drawing immediate skepticism.
A studio executive at Underground Films looked up from the reports, shaking his head. "Ghosts as workers? How is this even possible? Those little troublemakers wouldn't let anyone order them around."
"Yeah, I doubt Hellfire Studio really has ghost workers. It's just not possible," another executive chimed in.
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2024-12-01 16:59:39 +0000 UTC
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The veterans' stories left a deep impression on the cast, breathing life into characters that had previously existed only on paper.
For Lucas, though, these accounts hit differently. His time in the Mind Workshop had given him an eerily personal connection to warfare, despite never having experienced it firsthand. The Workshop's simulations were so vivid, so precise, that listening to the veterans felt like hearing echoes of his own memories.
War, he'd learned through both the W...
2024-11-30 19:09:47 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
The audience watched casually as Firfel's character made her purchase, assuming Karen simply had an interest in toys. But when she arrived home, everything changed.
"Happy birthday, Andy!" Firfel beamed, presenting the wrapped box to Rowan Bramble, fresh from his role as Ron in Harry Potter. The boy's eyes lit up as he tore through the wrapping.
"A Good Guys doll!" Andy bounced with pure childhood excitement, quickly freeing Chucky from his packaging. The...
2024-11-29 19:39:06 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
The line outside Hellfire Theatre wrapped around the block, demons and other creatures chatting excitedly as they waited for Horn City's exclusive screening of "Child's Play."
Unlike Arthur's usual kingdom-wide premieres, tonight's showing was a test screening at just this one theater. If anything, the limited release had only made people more curious.
The theater's entrance featured a massive poster of what looked like an ordinary children's doll, except...
2024-11-29 19:37:17 +0000 UTC
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Nolan was genuinely impressed by how effortlessly Lucas slipped into character, as if flipping a switch. Years ago, when they first worked together, Lucas needed time to ease into his roles, carefully building the emotions and nuances. But now, his ability to embody a character instantly was remarkable—a testament to his growth and dedication as an actor.
"After playing Arston trapped in that canyon in '127 Hours,' I'm actually looking forward to being trapped in a cockpit instead," ...
2024-11-28 19:05:32 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
The scaled demon, Qing, knelt before the High Arbiter. "Your suspicions about Arthur's heritage are correct, High Arbiter. The exiled prince is not the son of Morningstar Kingdom's Demon King."
The High Arbiter nodded slowly. His investigation into Arthur hadn't been random - a week ago, he'd discovered an old newspaper questioning Arthur's lineage, suggesting the prince wasn't King Luke's son. The article had piqued his interest enough to launch a deeper inquir...
2024-11-28 15:25:10 +0000 UTC
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(Arthur POV)
Two weeks into the barcode rollout, Hellfire Standard's revenue hit 91 million dollars just from companies purchasing bulk orders of unique barcodes - thousands of dollars per million codes.
Each financial report brought a smile to my face. The profit margins exceeded my wildest expectations.
Originally, barcodes were meant to showcase computer utility. Instead, they'd become a revenue stream generating millions weekly.
The EPA government des...
2024-11-28 15:24:16 +0000 UTC
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(Arthur POV)
I watched satisfaction spread across the business owners' faces as they grasped the implications. Unlike Dwalric's system, where companies paid for individual Rune-based patterns and ongoing royalties, my solution offered independence. They could purchase the equipment - printers, computers, scanners - and produce their own barcodes without additional fees.
Their interest peaked during the factory demonstration, watching the printer rapidly apply barcodes to sample ...
2024-11-27 12:35:23 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
Robert watched helplessly as his carefully orchestrated plan crumbled. Arthur's generous offer had completely changed the protest's momentum.
"Don't fall for his tricks!" Robert shouted desperately, waving his arms at the news cameras. "He's just trying to manipulate you all!"
But the protesters had already begun exchanging thoughtful looks. One by one, they turned away from Robert.
"We need work, not more protests," a demon worker said firmly.
...
2024-11-27 12:33:00 +0000 UTC
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Lucas was catching up on personal matters when his phone buzzed with news about TikTok, a fresh competitor to Vine in the USA. Though just launched, the app was picking up users faster than expected.
Despite Vine's strong position with nearly six hundred million users and steady daily growth, Lucas knew better than to ignore competition. He immediately pushed for Vine service improvements, wanting to stay ahead in the short-content market.
Vine's constant feature updates kept us...
2024-11-26 19:32:17 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
The unbiased financial reports triggered a wave of computer purchases across the kingdom, primarily from small business owners willing to take the risk. Hellfire Electronics' store in Hellscape Center, previously quiet due to media criticism, now buzzed with curious entrepreneurs.
Groups of business owners gathered around display units, discussing potential applications.
"Running a restaurant is headache enough without staff constantly botching calculatio...
2024-11-26 11:12:54 +0000 UTC
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(Dorian Arcanum POV)
The executives gathered in my conference room, their faces reflecting various degrees of concern over my decision to purchase a hundred computers.
"Chief, ordering such a large quantity of these unproven devices poses considerable risk," one of them spoke up, adjusting his tie nervously. "We're venturing into unknown territory here."
"The media attention is already affecting us," another added, spreading financial reports across the polished table. "B...
2024-11-26 11:10:41 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
Arthur immersed himself in "Child's Play" production, watching as his ghost crew mastered their doll vessels with increasing precision.
"Now that you've got the physical control down, we move to acting," Arthur announced to the possessed dolls.
"What?" Diddy's voice emerged from Chucky's mouth. "I thought learning the body control was enough. Nobody mentioned acting."
"You're starring in a film," Arthur reminded them. "Acting is essential."
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2024-11-25 11:46:41 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
"Careful with those movements, ghost," Eloso cautioned as Chucky bounced around. "The mechanisms are delicate, despite their durability."
"Sorry about that," Diddy settled the doll into stillness.
Arthur stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Diddy, since you feel like you're inhabiting a child's body, can you sense pain?"
The doll's hands patted its plastic exterior. "No, just the metallic shell."
Eloso shook his head. "Not surprising. While I eng...
2024-11-25 11:45:56 +0000 UTC
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The room crackled with tension after Lucas's brutal takedown of Kevin. Several celebrities turned to Hart, who just smiled and shook his head in silence, acknowledging the direct hit.
Gasps and whispers rippled through the audience – this wasn't the polished, diplomatic Lucas Knight they were used to seeing in interviews. This was someone who could give as good as he got.
"I apologize if I'm being particularly harsh tonight," Lucas said, his grin carrying an edge. "But I respe...
2024-11-25 11:45:41 +0000 UTC
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(Arthur POV)
I had just finished sketching the "Chucky" doll from multiple angles, nodding with satisfaction at the designs, when a loud crash shattered my concentration.
Looking up, I found my ghostly employees frozen in guilt beside broken objects scattered across the floor. The shards of my favorite coffee cup lay in pieces.
"We're getting punished again, aren't we?" Diddy mumbled anxiously.
Their faces showed genuine fear of punishment, but I just sighed and wa...
2024-11-23 10:37:16 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
"Seven Samurai" faced limited competition during its release. Among its rivals, "Tales of the Evil Eye" from Arabia Kingdom's Rainfall Realm studio stood out most prominently. Though horror rarely captured demon audiences, the film managed to earn 1.2 million dollars - respectable numbers that still paled against Seven Samurai's 5.2 million dollar haul.
Critics showered "Seven Samurai" with praise. A prominent Horn Kingdom reviewer wrote, "I never expected a...
2024-11-23 10:36:13 +0000 UTC
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The crowd hushed as Kevin introduced the first roaster. Jonah Hill strode to the podium, adjusting his tie with exaggerated nervousness.
"I'm really honored to be one of Lucas Knight's roasters tonight," Jonah began. "Just hoping this goes better than the Franco roast where everybody ended up roasting me instead. Though looking at this lineup, I might be safe for once."
The audience erupted in laughter as the camera caught Lucas shaking his head, smiling.
Jonah turned to ...
2024-11-23 10:34:46 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
On December 3, the Hellfire Network initiated its campaign to present December 25 as a special day.
On Hellfire News, news anchor Alissa's voice carried through television screens across the kingdom. "Did you know there exists a myth about December 25? A tale where a being named 'Santa Claus' bestows gifts upon those who show kindness and decorate their homes with twinkling lights?" She let out ...
2024-11-22 06:20:31 +0000 UTC
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(3rd Person POV)
Upon returning to Horn Kingdom, Arthur strode into Hellfire Anime Studio. Through the soundproof glass of the recording booths, he watched Firfel and Vivienne working at their stations. Their voices carried faintly through the monitors as they breathed life into their characters, scripts clutched in their hands while red recording lights pulsed steadily.
When Vivienne emerged, her eyes sparkled with mischief. "Look w...
2024-11-22 06:20:28 +0000 UTC
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After tucking the ring box safely away at home, Lucas checked Twitter and found it flooded with demands for his appearance on Comedy Central Roast. Following Justin Bieber's roasting the previous year, fans and celebrities alike were pushing for Lucas to be next.
"After seeing him destroy Fallon, we need @LucasXKnight at the next roast 🔥"
"Put Lucas, Kevin Hart, and Jeff Ross in one room!"
"This man ended Jimmy's whole career in 2 minutes"
Donald Trump himself t...
2024-11-21 10:44:35 +0000 UTC
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