Kapitel 47: 1st World A/O/B: 34

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The Chef x The Movie Emperor

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The Majestic Bonghwang Estates and Luxury Resort -The Starlight District (the entertainment district where all the celebs live and work and where most of the talent agencies and filming studios are located -Terra Anka PXD2422 -The Capital (the whole planet) of The Golden Dragon Star Nexus Empire

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Nix's Party's P.O.V.:

Finally, a woman stepped up to the raised platform that held the podium at the front of the room and waited for us to calm down before she elegantly strode up to the podium and adjusted the microphone. She scanned the room one more time waiting for the last few whispers to quiet and then introduced herself as Skyler Wolfe the Production Director, PD, for The Chef & The Celebrity.

She went over the rules we were to abide by while filming, reminded us of the N.D.A. we all signed and explained how the filming and airing would go. She told us that they would begin filming today, conveniently omitting that they were already actively filimg, and that they would later edit it and use it for the first episode and that after the first episode airs, we will begin filming live broadcasting.

She then went on to inform us that we will be required to stay in the capital for the duration of the filming. "As you all know it is required for you to stay here while filming and we understand not everyone can afford to stay in a five-star luxury resort." She said while gracefully scanning the room, never faltering in her posh, polite and non-judgmental expression. "Thus, we set up dorm rooms for those who wish and for those who would prefer a private room or a higher end suite then you are free to do so on your own credit.

In addition to the free lodging, you will receive three meal vouchers a day for the mess hall. If you do not wish to eat in the cafeteria, feel free to eat at any of the numerous restaurants located within the facility. Be advised you are responsible for your own spending, nothing will be comped unless otherwise directly stated by us, meaning me or the PD team. You are also welcome to use any of the resort's facilities with your C&C badges you were given upon signing your contracts. However, any VIP and areas and services will not be included but you may get the chance to win a VIP service or two during the mini competitions that have been scheduled throughout the filming."

There was a small murmur of whispers and some jostling of a few participants who were already feeling antsy. Taking a sideways look to both my left and right I could see that even several of the celebrities on the front row were excited as the VIP services at The Majestic Bonghwang Estates and Luxury Resort were the crème de la crème, not just in this capital but in the whole empire.

'Now, this will be interesting… I wonder why the changes, could it be because I have already changed up quite a bit?' I thought to myself, forgetting for a moment that Solaris could hear me, so I was startled by his prompt reply.

'That could be the case since all the worlds before you just needed to help improve the shell's life. Since all those shells were without family and friends it was easy for you to "start fresh" as you put it. You have not had to stick around and see how the story changed. Do I need to remind you of the butterfly effect? I am sure I don't, but I say let us just see how things go for now, as the changes don't seem like a bad thing.' Solris said through our shared mind link, and I could not miss the sarcasm mixed with a bit of playfulness there at the end.

While I conversed with Solaris through our shared mind link, I remembered to keep looking straight, slightly nodding my head every once in a while, to show I was actively listening, though I was not. I clapped at the end of Skyler Wolfe speech, though I was only vaguely listening I was still able to follow along and keep up the pretense of actively listening.

With the cameras already rolling I had to be careful and mindful of my image and actions at all times. It is a good thing I have Solaris, or I could have already destroyed my public image. I will have to have him check and see if the live viewers have notified me yet or not.

My gut is telling me I need to proceed with high caution; because there is someone amongst those of us who are gathered here who is throwing out some hostel vibes. I can feel it clearly on the back of my head, but I cannot risk looking around at this time. Well, if it is not one thing it is always another. It is no wonder that Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan was taken down with such ease. He and I both seem to always be surrounded but those who wish ill upon us… typically it is someone who is close and hiding in plain sight.

This also happened in the original timeline and Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan stayed in the shared dorm room since he could not afford to the cost of a room in the capital. He had a hellish time there as his five room mates were all vicious towards him behind the camera "playing pranks" and sabotaging him at every turn while spreading false rumors about him.

Surprisingly, they were already attacking him due to jealousy before that hateful fake white lotus green tea bitch, Lee Eun-ae paid them to attack him and help completely ruin him. They must have been used by Lee Eun-ae in some way seeing that she was the puppeteer who had been pulling all the strings behind the scenes.

That got me to thinking, she must know someone in the production crew and or at least one of the participants. I bet she has already found out I would be participating on C&C and I know none of the Beyols would have told her anything about me. Not, after I came clean and told them all about her true and nasty nature. '

'That means someone here has to feed her information about me. What the actual fuck is she a damn stalker or something? For a crazy green tea, fake white lotus, true black lotus, psycho, bitch who hates Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan and by default now me, she sure as day is creepily obsessed with me and my every move. Wait a damn minute…' My thoughts halted as I froze due to realization dawning on me.

-Nix: - 'Solaris, I need you to do a background check on everyone in this room. I also need you to check and see if I have a tail that we missed.'

-Solaris: - 'Right away Mama Nix. Do you think she has a private investigator or something tailing you and reporting back to her?'

-Nix: - 'It did cross my mind, but I am also concerned that someone(s) that I or rather the original Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan though was a friend is in reality a foe and is helping Lee Eun-ae for whatever reasons.'

-Solaris: - 'I understand, I will do a thorough check and make sure we did not miss anything. No one can hack into any of your accounts since no one can outpower, cough, I mean hack me or my encryptions. So there has to be someone feeding her information about you, you are whereabouts and your activities.'

-Nix: - 'You are such a good boy! Thank you baby, I do not know what I would do without you!'

-Solaris: - 'Mama Nix why do you insist on teasing me? Is it that fun to you to see me blush and get all flustered? You are welcome my dear Mama and it will take me a bit times, so please rest assured that though it may be "radio silent" I am still here if and when you need me. I just do not want to worry, and I promised to give you a head up beforehand. I keep my promises.'

-Nix: - giggles inwardly (tehehe) -'En and just so you know I wish I could pinch those little cheeks of yours while I pepper kisses all over your adorable face as your beautiful scales take on a lovely ruby pink hue.'

-Solaris: - 'I, I, I… I will go do that thorough background check now. I will be back as soon as I have the results of my findings.' – With that Solaris went silent and no longer was responding.

I guess I pushed a little too much with my teasing, but I cannot help it. It is too much fun and cute watching Solaris' reactions. I am not sure why I love it so much or why I feel compelled to do it. Perhaps I am a sadist? Nope, that definitely is not the reason. I may be indifferent, but I do not derive pleasure from other's pain and anguish unless they cross me or truly deserve it.

I sat and absent mindedly "paid attention" to the gentleman on the stage, as he gave his speech. Turns out he is the director, not just any director but the famous Director Wang. I was not too concerned as I can always review it, and well everything, using Solaris. Thankfully I can still access and utilize the Solaris system when the sentient part of him is busy.

This allowed my mind to wonder, and I could not help but think about the original Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan and everything he was put through. The longer I stay in this world the more I feel as if I am merging with Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan, and it is causing me to question some things. Yet, I am still too scared to ask Solaris. If my crazy paranoia turns out to be true then I am not sure how I will keep it together.

Poor, innocent, naive and bighearted. Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan never had a chance. This time I am here, and I will make sure they all pay for what they did. My mind was busy thinking up all the interesting ways to punish those who harmed Beyol Bong Tae-Hwan and his family and anyone stupid enough to bring or try to bring harm to me. I may try to be "well natured" as I try to stay neutral as much as possible as well as not caring for violence but that is if a person does not touch or cross my bottom line.

I absent mindedly applauded with the rest of the crowd upon the completion of the director's introduction and speech when I heard my own self mumble. I had hoped no one had heard me since I did not mean for my inner thoughts to slip out. I flinched when that hope was dashed the beautiful, sassy, pink haired omega, the galactic renowned artist Aaron Van Scrimsher IV replied to me.

-Nix: - … （ꐦ𝅒_𝅒） … - "Ha, even a rabbit will bite and fight back to the death if it is a cornered and threatened."

-Aaron Van Scrimsher IV: - … (￣▽￣*)ゞ … - "What did you just say? I missed it while eval… checking out all the outfits the 'celebrities' are wearing. After all fashion is more the just clothes, it tells a lot about a person."

-Nix: - … (´･ω･`)? … - "Oh, nothing it just accidently said a thought out loud. I apologize. Can you really tell a lot about a person just from their clothing and fashion style?"

-Aaron Van Scrimsher IV: - … (^_<)〜☆ … - "Well of course I can, and I can teach you too, darling."

"Thank you, Director Wang Liàng-Un We are looking forward to working well together as we all strive to make The Chef & The Celebrity a hit." There was a round of applause and Ms. Skyler Wolfe waited for the applause to die down. She then proceeded to say "We have carefully screened everyone, and we believe that this will be the greatest variety show of the year! It is such a great pleasure to be working along beside you Director." Ms. Skyler Wolfe said as she continued her polished and well-rehearsed speech.

Unfortunately, or rather fortunately depending on how one looks at it, Aaron-ssi was interrupted before he could finish what he was saying about teaching me about fashion, art and the human body. It is not that I do not have any interest in fashion but that this just simply not the time nor place.

I took another quick scan around thinking I would see Choi Yongbok but to my surprise I could not locate him. I gave up and just assumed he was in a hidden or secrete viewing room and would be announced as a surprise guest or possibly even the guest of honor. Now that I think more about it, the later rings more likely given the circumstances.

"It is with great honor and happiness that I get to welcome in our special guest for the duration of The Chef & The Celebrity…" I stopped paying attention to Skyler Wolfe was saying as I was too focused on the fact, I still could not locate the infamous Choi Yongbok also known as the male lead 'Damn it, where is he?' I wondered to no one in particular. Everyone began applauding and the volume rose due to the excitement almost everyone in the room was filled with. I clapped along though I was not entirely sure why. I had just assumed that she was finally done with her speeches.

Yeah, that was a huge nope. I was gently smiling and maintaining my appearance when I felt a deep yearning to look back at the podium. As soon as I turned my attention back up to the small stage and podium, I locked eyes with the most beautiful pair of blue sapphire eyes I have ever had the pleasure to look into. The instant our eyes locked I was at a loss for words and when I was finally able to grasp them again only one word came to mind.

… to be continued.

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