VIP Chapter 297: A Conversation with the “Creator God”
“In any case, this is an opportunity specially arranged for you because you’ll be taking over as the producer for the upcoming project. Not only will I be there, but the opposing boss will also be present. Do your best.”
“Don’t be afraid. He’s collected so much IP licensing fees, you should ask whatever you need to. Any inconvenient questions won’t be made public.”
“Of course, what you should be asking is how we can adapt it to make more money from the IP. After all, we might not even break even this year.”
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“Brother Wei! Is Brother Wei really going to meet with Master ▇▇▇▇? This, this… can this be called a conversation with the Creator God?! Can you help us ask some questions we’re curious about?”
“Yes, yes! Looking at the player community and the original fanfiction community, there are quite a few interesting things.”
“Master ▇▇▇▇ doesn’t seem to talk much about his work. The things he usually posts are about his daily life and have nothing to do with his work, so I’m really curious.”
“Oh, Brother Wei, this really isn’t personal. You know I really like the legal loli type… No, no, look, in the permanent gacha pool, isn’t she designed to be the powerhouse?”
“Hey, hey, since this interview might not be released, directly asking about the ending… there shouldn’t be a problem, right? I’m dying to see the progress of their relationship!”
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Q: So, as the defeated rivals, who are still very cute, will they reappear after being defeated? Many people like them! Especially the Little Witch, it seems like there’s been no description of her after her departure?
A: Is your liking based on watching them get their comeuppance? Yes, everyone is very cute. In any case, please look forward to Treya’s performance as the protagonist of the Princess’s Revenge. The new volume next month will also feature her on the cover.
— On the surface, he says everyone is cute. He immediately starts promoting the new volume and remains silent about the characters specifically mentioned. Perhaps from the very beginning, he intended to use characters up and discard them like an assembly line.
Q: Speaking of which, the next volume is rumored to have surprising plot points. What are they? Please ignore this question if you’re afraid of spoilers.
A: It’s already finished and handed over to the editor. The promotional text should have been released, so it’s okay to talk about it! It’s a story that reveals the most important underlying setting! It will thoroughly reveal the origins of the Dungeon’s monsters, why they have thoughts, and where their memories come from. Everything will be answered.
— He claims to reveal important underlying settings, but in reality, the setting document provided to us is only three pages long, and it all consists of content that has appeared in previous texts. Perhaps the content of the next volume is also an addition to expand the story.
Q: I’m very curious, as the original author, which character is your favorite?
A: It’s really difficult for an author to talk about which character they like. I created them all, so I should love them all. If I had to choose, it would definitely be Empress Li Wei’qi. She’s always ranked first in popularity polls. Of course, who wouldn’t like the domineering and powerful Li Wei’qi? Please also look forward to her relationship with Xiu later!
— A very reasonable answer, he didn’t even hesitate, directly choosing the main heroine who won’t cause any controversy. He’s also constantly using this opportunity to steer back to the original work. It seems he probably doesn’t know that Li Wei’qi will likely not be available as a suitable character to draw for another half year because he hasn’t clearly written her story yet.
Q: Do you have any expectations for the game?
A: After communicating with the staff, I found it to be a derivative game that very faithfully reproduces the original work! I tried the earliest internal test version, and the ability to showcase the original Dungeon setting in the game is truly incredible! I hope everyone will come and experience it after the server opens!
— The trial account given to him was clearly stuck at a thirty-minute playtime. He might not have even passed the first chapter’s stages, let alone carefully read the plot. However, he is indeed a very dutiful commercial author, recommending the game to fans of the original work even under these circumstances.
Q: I heard that the story, “I Was Kept by the Dungeon Empress After Quitting,” originally had many versions. Can you elaborate?
A: I didn’t expect anyone to be interested in this. Initially, it was a very traditional story about a powerful hero gathering companions and their lover to defeat the Demon King, gradually understanding the truth of the world. However, the editor said that no one cared about such cliché things anymore. It was revised many times to get the current story. But it seems like the current story has also become quite cliché (laughs). When will the next evolution of the story happen?
— It’s unexpected… Although it carries a strong sense of sarcasm, he’s provided a lot of “information” for this particular question. What kind of story would it be to defeat the Demon King together?
(Strikethrough) Q: So, as a personal request, is it possible for you to write the plot for the game?
(Strikethrough) A: I’m very sorry, but I’m too busy with work. There’s no need for such a thing. The future producer seems very enthusiastic. However, there’s no need to invest so much energy; just keep it easy, like other adaptations. Ah, perhaps this question should not be released? Wouldn’t it be more beneficial for promotion if readers anticipate that I’ll write plots in the future?
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Q: Well, this is the last question. Stories always come to an end. So, what will the story’s ending be? Will a stoic character like Xiu eventually resolve his inner struggles and be with Li Wei’qi and everyone in the Dungeon?
A: That’s a very direct spoiler question (laughs). This book still has a long, long story waiting to unfold! This means we are very, very far from the end. It’s too early to talk about the story’s conclusion now. I haven’t even designed the endings for many characters yet.
— He didn’t answer directly. No, he completely avoided the question.
— On the surface, his answer is flawless. In reality… it seems he hasn’t thought about the ending at all, or perhaps he doesn’t want it to end at all — Of course, as an author who has written novels for several years and finally achieved success with one book, he should undoubtedly maximize the possibilities of the work and earn more money.
Q: Then, that’s all for today. I also look forward to seeing how the entire story concludes.
A: That’s natural. Everyone, please rest assured, I will definitely give them a fulfilling life. Please also support the game and continue to support the new volume.
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“This meeting is not over yet. Master ▇▇▇▇ has indicated that after this interview, it will be sufficient. If further promotion is needed in the future, additional fees will be required.”
“Of course… Of course, it’s not that we think you’ve done a bad job. It’s just that generally, isn’t it better to market licensed works and the original work separately?”
“Simply put, we want players and readers to feel like ‘they are actually two different works.'”
“You, you must understand, right?”
