Hyperdimensional Warlock

Chapter 3812 Popular Elements

Chapter 3812 Popular Elements

After resting for a few minutes, until Kallain's face had some color and was no longer as pale as before, they began the second dismantling.

The process of disassembling "Footnote: Phantom Mist" went smoothly, but the disassembly speed was a little slower than that of "Prologue: Manufacturing", and the disassembly precision was also required to be higher.

Perhaps this is why the manufacturing points required to dismantle "Footnote: Phantom Mist" are higher.

After the dismantling of "Footnote: Phantom Mist" was completed, even Ingres' forehead was slightly sweaty.

The main thing is that you have to control the output measurement of energy and the delicate operation of the gold scissors. If there is a flaw in any step, all the previous efforts may be wasted.

Fortunately, as a wizard, Angel has the means to control energy, otherwise there might be problems during the dismantling.

However, from this experience of removing the book pages, Angel also gained a lot. Before, he always felt that the fashionable magic system was a bit like chasing and feeding. As long as he had a magic book in his hand, he could use magic at will, and he didn't have to worry about problems like "magic backlash".

But now it seems that he knows too little about the magic of fashion.

Those energy-intensive magic spells are actually no less sophisticated than wizards' spells, and also require the magician to have strong control.

However, Angel still has some questions about the fashion magic system. For example, wizards start casting spells by studying the essence. Only after they have thoroughly studied their duties can they build a spell model and perform the spell. On the other hand, fashion magicians seem to start operating as soon as they hold the magic book. Do they really not study the essence of fashion magic?

Judging from the situation in Modern City, it seems that very few magicians study the nature of spellcasting.

If we want to dispel this question, perhaps we need to understand the world better to get the answer.

……

Before removing the pages of the book, Karen thought that after the removal was completed, he would talk more with Ingres to enhance their relationship.

After all, he has the "Golden Scissors" and no other organization behind him. As long as the Hermits treat him with sincerity, perhaps they can gain a general.

But although Karen had beautiful thoughts, the reality slapped him hard in the face.

After disassembling "Footnote: Phantom Mist", Calen finally lost control of himself, rolled his eyes, and collapsed directly on the sofa.

He could feel some movements in the outside world, including Angel's worry and Xiaolu's exclamation, but his body just couldn't move, and he couldn't even open his eyelids.

The aftereffects of tearing apart two special pages in a row... are still too great.

As Calien's thoughts slowly became dull and he was about to fall into a dark whirlpool, he faintly heard Xiaolu saying goodbye to Angel, saying something like he would help him return to the Hermit Society.

Karen wanted to say to her: "Don't worry about me, stay in touch with Angel..."

I couldn't open my mouth.

I could only hear Xiaolu and Angel saying goodbye.

Before his consciousness fell into a deep sleep, the only thought in Karen's mind was: "Fortunately, I paid the money before opening the pages..."

Karen slept.

Xiaolu took Kalean back to the Hermitage. She actually wanted to talk to Angel more, but Angel had said before that he had something urgent to do.

Although Xiaolu was willing, after considering it, she decided to postpone contact for today.

Keeping in touch with others is not something that can be done in a day.

Anyway, she still has to help Ingres sell the "clown costume". If this matter is handled well, she can also win Ingres' favor.

Thinking of this, Xiaolu happily said goodbye to Angel and reminded him: "If you have any questions or need any help, please feel free to contact me with the Hermit Ring. My code name in the Hermit Society is 'Xiaolu'. Just ask the receptionist to transfer the call to me."

After saying goodbye to Xiaolu, Angel also left the deep underground black market.

Next he would go look for Gleipnir and the Starworm.

Who to look for specifically depends on the progress of the task on their side.

Angel first looked at Gleipnir from a God's perspective. Gleipnir was still sleeping in the lakeside corridor of the Sona district, and it seemed that he had not completed his mission yet.

Look further into the mission space.

Gleipnir was still frantically drawing designs in the room. Compared to before, the paper balls on the floor almost filled up the floor. It was enough to see how many drafts Gleipnir had drawn during this period.

Looking at Gleipnir whose eyes were almost bloodshot, Angel hesitated whether to say hello to her.

In the end, Ingres chose not to speak immediately.

A minute later, when Gleipnir crumpled up another design, Angel took advantage of the opportunity to ask, "Are you okay?"

Gleipnir paused holding the pen, and after a long while he said:

“I don’t know whether it’s good or bad.”

Angel: "What's wrong?"

Gleipnir put down his brush, rubbed his sore eyes, and said, "In this room, I was indeed influenced by Anna. I quickly found the style and direction that Anna wanted to paint."

“But even if I found the direction, I still didn’t draw the perfect design I wanted.”

As he spoke, Gleipnir picked up a few pieces of paper that he had discarded earlier, unfolded them, and placed them on the table.

"You'll know when you see it."

After this look, Ingres also found some problems.

Previously, when Gleipnir was influenced by Anna, she could not finish the design halfway through, which meant that "Anna" did not approve of the design.

And now, Gleipnir's design drafts have basically been completed, and some of them are even complete.

Being able to complete the design under Anna's influence, doesn't that mean I have Anna's approval?

Since Anna approved it, why did Gleipnir still throw the design away?

Facing Angel's question, Gleipnir sighed and said, "Even if I draw the complete design, I can feel that Anna's influence has not disappeared. She is still not satisfied."

Even though the style, direction and color were all correct, Anna was not satisfied.

Gleipnir thought her perception was wrong, so she took a complete design draft downstairs and threw it into the lake. However, Anna in the lake still showed a big "X".

Anna disagrees.

This shows that Gleipnir's perception was correct. Even though the design draft was complete, it still failed.

Gleipnir: "Before, when I threw away half of the painting, at least I could feel where the problem was, and I could change in the right direction. But now, I can feel that there is still a problem, but I can't sense the direction to solve the problem..."

"It feels like... I've already taken ninety-nine steps, and I'm only one step away from reaching the end. But I have no idea which direction to take this step."

At this point, Gleipnir rubbed his swollen temples and said, "How about... you come first?"

She is kind of giving up now.

Perhaps, letting Angel do the task would be easier than letting her continue to waste time here. After all, Angel came here to do the task, and he was also doing the task in the outside world. With Angel's authority, as long as it was not a test of "skills", it should be completed quickly.

Seeing Gleipnir's exhausted look, Angel was silent at this time.

Angel had asked Gleipnir before, otherwise when he came, Gleipnir had a confident look on his face as if to say "I can handle it".

And now, her appearance has changed in less than an hour, which is enough to show how great an influence Anna has on her.

Ingres thought for a moment and said, "Bring out the complete drawings so I can take a look."

Gleipnir: "You want to try it too? That's fine. Perhaps an outsider can see the shortcomings more easily."

Thinking of this, Gleipnir found a dozen complete design drafts from the paper balls on the floor, flattened them and placed them on the table in order.

The design gives people a very bright feeling, strong colors, and a very eye-catching impact. The lines of the clothes are relatively simple, emphasizing geometric shapes.

In addition, Gleipnir also used a brush to paint the texture of the "material" of the clothes.

Plastic, metal sequins, laser fabrics... these materials are also very bold, combined with the bright and strong contrasting colors, which makes Ingres feel vaguely familiar.

It's kind of like...Pop style.

The pop style likes to use a lot of highly saturated and contrasting colors, such as bright red, bright yellow, royal blue, fluorescent green, etc., to attract the eye and create a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

At the same time, various simple lines are emphasized.

However, when pop art is applied to clothing, there are usually some popular elements that emphasize the characteristics...

The popular elements here generally refer to popular elements that are recognized by the public, including patterns of various dramas, advertisements, celebrity idols, cartoon characters and other elements.

These patterns are expressed in bright colors and applied to clothing through printing, hot stamping, outlining, etc.

And in Anna's room, Ingres actually discovered a popular element.

And Ingres happened to know this element.

——The Clown King.

On the wall of the room, there is a poster of the Joker, and in the magazines on the table, there are a lot of interviews with the stage actor Jinx.

And the Joker King is played by Jinx.

The reason why Ingres knew all this was because when he was completing the random task "Who Makes the Clown Laugh?", through Sisley's narration, Ingres learned about "The Clown King", a popular drama that has a great influence in Modern City.

The Joker's outfit, whether it is the exaggerated oil paint or the collision of various bright colors, perfectly fits the reconstruction of popular elements in the pop style.

This discovery gave Ingres an idea.

"How about putting a print of the Joker King's head on your design?"

Gleipnir: “???” What is the Clown King?

Ingres did not hide anything and simply explained his discovery.

"Pop art style? Popular elements? Clown King?" Gleipnir fell into thought: "I actually had the idea of ​​adding patterns to the clothes before, but I feel that this idea is a bit too ordinary."

"If you just add the pattern, it's really ordinary. But if you can create a clash of colors and match the pattern, it can be considered a novelty." Angel: "Also, there are multiple Joker elements in the room. I feel that they are not just decorations, but more like a task prompt."

Gleipnir pondered for a moment and felt that what Angel said made sense.

"Then... I'll try."

Thinking of this, Gleipnir tore off the poster of the Joker King and placed the interview photo of Jinx on the table, drawing inspiration while analyzing the facial features.

When everything was ready, Gleipnir began his new creation.

The design concept is the same as before, with simple geometric lines, unique and trendy materials, and exaggerated and bright colors. When everything was completed, she carefully carved the face of the Clown King on the clothes.

It was at the moment when she completed the design that her eyes suddenly lit up.

"No...no more!"

Angel: “What’s missing?”

Gleipnir: "When I finished the design draft before, I clearly felt a sense of stagnation, which meant that Anna still did not approve of it. But now, when I drew this design, this sense of stagnation disappeared!"

Gleipnir's expression was full of surprise, what this meant was self-evident!

"You are right!" Gleipnir: "What my design lacks is the popular element!"

“So, this is the pop style…”

Gleipnir stood up excitedly: "I'll go to the lake and try it now!"

Although Gleipnir hasn't seen Anna yet, she has a hunch that she will pass this time!

Sure enough, when she rushed downstairs, came to the lake, and threw the design into the lake, Anna's pale arm, which was always marked with an "X", did not float up.

Instead, it was Anna's original soul that floated out from under the water.

She held the design drawn by Gleipnir in her hand and kept appreciating it. Her eyes, which once contained paranoia, were now filled with indulgence in joy.

She stretched out her fingers and touched it, as if she could see through the design and touch the clothes in the painting.

…Just when Gleipnir thought Anna was a little crazy, she actually pulled out an identical dress from the design draft.

The pop-style long skirt emitted a dazzling light, as if a rainbow was coming out.

Finally, it merged into Anna's soul.

When Gleipnir opened his eyes again, the pure white dress Anna had worn before had been replaced with one designed by Gleipnir.

The exaggerated colors, bright dynamics, and the Joker King's prints of laughter and anger completely transformed the previous plain white Anna into a dynamic and even hip-hop Anna.

Anna's soul slowly glowed along with the dress.

When the light reached its peak, Anna's figure slowly disappeared, leaving only a soft voice echoing in the wind.

"Thank you."

"To be drowned in glory is my dream... Even though it cannot be realized at the moment, but... it is enough."

"Finally, may you be covered in glory."

The moment the words fell, the entire challenge space slowly and silently faded away like spring snow melting.

Gleipnir's consciousness also returned to his comatose body in the outside world.

She slowly opened her eyes, and in front of her was still the center of the lake in Sona Street, but there was no more cursing.

A breeze blew across the lake, as if someone was sighing softly.