Is this cartoonist mentally ill?!

Chapter 49 The Meaning of tragedy

"The next story..."

Lin Qingshan thought for a while and said the truth: "people will die. In terms of plot, everyone will die slowly. Only Lucy and Falco will survive."

When Liang Zhiyuan heard this, he was immediately shocked.

But when he learned that Lucy would survive in the end, he breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, some clues can be seen in Pilar's death.

The plot of "edgerunner" is about killing people, but I didn't expect Lin Qingshan to be so cruel.

Liang Zhiyuan still had some premonitions.

Isn't it normal for important characters in entertainment works to die?

There is nothing surprising...

Ayumi Ito, who was behind Lin Qingshan, was a little dumbfounded when she heard these words.

"..."

However, Liang Zhiyuan suddenly felt that something was wrong.

"Professor Qingshan, you said that only Lucy and Falco will survive, but what about David?"

he asked, his eyes widening.

"He will die too."

Lin Qingshan shrugged: "in night city, there are no living legends."

All those present could not help but be surprised. In fact, in addition to Liang Zhiyuan, there were also some people present who were also fans of "edgerunner".

They are all relatively young, like Liang Zhiyuan and Wang Weijie.

Everyone couldn't bear to Hear Lin Qingshan's cruel words.

"But... Isn't David the protagonist?"

Liang Zhiyuan said incredulously.

"It's the death of the protagonist that makes this world seem crueler."

Lin Qingshan sighed and said, " Actually, I don't understand it either, but it's true. There are no living legends in Night City."

He is not the author of the original work and did not organize the plot.

He also does not want to change the plot because of personal likes and dislikes.

And if it really switches to a happy ending of making dumplings, the rating of" edgerunner " will not be so high, right?

"But I still can't accept it ..."

Liang Zhiyuan was obviously moved and said, " you can't... let David live?"

"Sorry... I can't."

Lin Qingshan shook his head and said, " but if this game can be produced and sold..."

"Then everyone will be able to really help David get revenge. That's no problem."

Suddenly he thought about it, if everyone saw the ending of "edgerunner".

At that time, the game "Cyberpunk 2077"was produced.

I also know that "Cyberpunk 2077" has Arasaka Tower and Adam Smasher.

Will outraged comic book fans buy the game "Cyberpunk 2077" in anger and go to the Arasaka Tower to beat up Adam Smasher?

Until then... will not game sales increase?

At present, although "edgerunner" has been completed, Lin Qingshan has not yet drawn it.

But according to the current serialization speed, there are still more than 20 chapters left. At the speed of bimonthly serialization, the series will take more than ten months.

The series won't end until next year.

After more than a year, with the memory of the past life and the help of the veteran of the system, it must be completed, right?

"Is there the culprit who killed David in the game we made?"

When Liang Zhiyuan heard this, he gritted his teeth with a fierce expression.

"Of course, what we have to do is reproduce Night City in "edgerunner" 1:1. Not to mention the division of forces, even street scenes should be reproduced perfectly!

Lin Qingshan said.

"So how about we continue to cast David as the player character?"

Liang Zhiyuan said,"at this time, players will be able to control David and take revenge personally."

"Huh? That."

Lin Qingshan was stunned for a moment, but still shook his head, "No, that would be too repetitive with the plot of "edgerunner". I suggest creating a new player character."

"Forget it... let's talk about it then."

He thought for a while and said, "How about we have a meeting at your company later?"

"All right... then we will discuss the details of game development in our company."

Liang Zhiyuan said.

"Okay, so I'll come back first."

Lin Qingshan stood up and said.

He has been here for a long time and Pochta is still waiting for him downstairs.

Don't let Pochita wait too long.

"I will send professor Qingshan to you."

Ayumi Ito, who looked sad behind him, said quickly.

…

Lin Qingshan followed Ayumi Ito down the stairs.

Pochta waited a long time and looked a little sleepy.

But after seeing Lin Qingshan and Ayumi Ito appear, he immediately became energetic.

He immediately got up from the ground and wanted to run towards Lin Qingshan.

However, the collar around the neck was tied to the strap, and suddenly it was pulled back by the collar.

Seeing this, Lin Qingshan quickly stepped forward to loosen the dog's collar and patted Pochita's head.

"Wow, au!"

Pochta shouted excitedly.

"It's been a long time, Pochita."

Lin Qingshan said with a smile: "let's go home!"

"Wow, au!"

Pochta replied.

"Okay, Ito-san, Pochita and I will go back first."

Lin Qingshan smiled and turned to look at Ayumi Ito.

However, his expression froze at this moment.

Ayumi Ito's eyes were full of tears at that moment, looking even more depressed than Pochita now.

"What... What happened?"

Lin Qingshan asked cautiously.

Ayumi Ito took a deep breath, restrained herself, and said,"it's nothing..."

Lin Qingshan blinked and suddenly thought of something.

"It is... why did I say David was going to die?"

he asked timidly.

Ayumi Ito immediately stopped talking and just looked at Lin Qingshan.

Obviously it was because of this incident that she was so sad.

"Professor Qingshan... why do you have to send David to his death?"

Then Lin Qingshan heard his somewhat depressed voice.

Lin Qingshan shook his head: "actually, I don't want to paint David to death..."

To be honest, he was a fan of comics in his previous life.

Watching the animation "edgerunner", also very saddened by the death of David.

He was very saddened by the death of not only David, but also Rebecca, Maine, Dorio and even David's mother Gloria.

As a comic book fan, he also hoped that David and Lucy would have a happy ending.

At that time, after watching "edgerunner" at once, he also became depressed.

Then there is a game that has not been released for a long time, it has how to beat up Adam Smasher!

Now that Lin Qingshan has drawn this "edgerunner" in a parallel world, he seems to have the ability to change the plot and ending.

But... is it okay for him to do that?

No, that's not a good idea.

There is no other benefit to doing this, except that he will be happy.

It is said that tragedy will make people remember a work, especially a reasonable tragedy.

But if you change the plot, change the ending.

Then "edgerunner" will become a bad and ordinary work, and David, Lucy and Maine will no longer be remembered.

The original meaning of "edgerunner " will also be lost.

Therefore, he cannot simply interfere in the plot for his own selfish purposes.

"The greater significance of the tragedy itself must be remembered. I hope... let everyone remember this work and the name David Martinez, so that he continues to live in the hearts of everyone."

"Instead of living in the tragic world of Night City."

Lin Qingshan sighed and said,"I also know that what I do is really like a bastard and an old thief who will do anything to sell."

"But I need to, I'm sorry, Ayumi."

Then he shook his head and left the comic company with Pochita.

(End of this chapter).