"Movie?"

John pondered briefly and recalled the term from his conversation with Lin Ke.

A motion picture powered by electricity.

However, Lin Ke also mentioned that magic could be used too.

"Young master, I understand." John thought of the movie and naturally remembered Lin Ke’s words: "I’ll start recruiting people now."

"Hmm, the first step, I’ll handle the interviews." Lin Ke considered: "As for positions, let’s set these: director, we can recruit three; scriptwriter, two; lighting master, ten; makeup artist, five..."

John silently took notes, without needing paper or pen, as one of the effects of being a [butler] is a clearer recollection of what the person he serves says.

"...that’s about it, just find a place casually, I’ll conduct the interviews. Hmm, watch how I do it, learn how to interview too, otherwise it would be a waste of time with only my input."

Lin Ke said, "Bring a few people from the Ministry of Culture along, the production and distribution of movies later will need their involvement as well..."

"Alright." John nodded and immediately began preparations.

Lin Ke then meditated, but only for a short while, stopping after an hour.

Andrew’s Elemental Grand Capture Meditation Method enhanced his speed and efficiency in capturing and digesting elements, allowing him to feed his profession more elements in the same amount of time.

Now he generally only feeds the necessary professions.

Professions like [scientist], he has stopped feeding to avoid unexpected breakthroughs.

Soon, John returned to report that everything was ready, demonstrating high efficiency.

The location was chosen to be a vacant shop on the second floor of the historical district.

The target of the Great Wilderness Tower was too conspicuous; if Lin Ke appeared there, it would inevitably lead to a wave of star-chasing activities, having too great an impact.

Thus, John thoughtfully chose this place; he understands Lin Ke the most, even more than Garoce, Fulon, and Rica in some sense.

Arriving at the shop, a long line had already formed outside.

These were people specifically notified by John, who weren’t just ordinary but also had no criminal record.

The Ministry of Culture personnel had also arrived, arranged inside to learn the method and key points of interviewing movie personnel, which would be useful during future movie production, distribution, or shoots.

Lin Ke and John invisibly made their way inside, the layout resembling a classroom, with rows of Ministry of Culture personnel at the back and Lin Ke at the very front center.

Before Lin Ke’s position was a simple stage.

Upon entering, all the Ministry of Culture personnel stood up and thumped their chests in salute, each showing excitement.

Lin Ke and John returned the salute and then took their seats.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Ke raised the Magma Staff, pointing outside.

Immediately, rows of seats appeared in the previously empty corridor outside.

The excited interviewees outside remained unaware of what had just occurred until Lin Ke’s voice echoed:

"Everyone, please be seated first, then enter in order. For actors, there are two sessions after entering: a talent show and a designated topic performance, each limited to one minute. For directors, there will be on-site Q&A and problem-solving sessions, each also limited to one minute, lighting master..."

Lin Ke’s voice traveled within the corridor but did not extend beyond it.

The interviewees fell silent immediately.

In their hands was a sheet of Azanen Paper, detailing their general situation and the position they aspired to interview for.

Each had a desired position, but with nearly a hundred people here and very limited openings, competition was intense.

Thus, each began to think silently within their hearts about how to pass the upcoming test.

"...those are the basic rules. Now, will the first interviewee please come in."

Lin Ke withdrew the Magma Staff, and the discussions outside ceased.

He took the paper John handed him and looked at the first person entering.

"Hello everyone, I’m interviewee number one, Hitler. I’m applying for the position of actor, and my talent performance is..."

The first to enter was a girl, articulate enough, though very plain-looking, with the semblance of a simple country girl.

So upon entering, the eyes of the officials from the Ministry of Culture changed.

Too ordinary!

Too simple!

She’s practically a village maiden!

Of course, they tried hard to dispel such biases, as Lin Ke once wrote in "Notre-Dame Cathedral," that good looks or ugliness cannot be used as standards for kindness or intelligence.

As Ministry of Culture personnel, their contacts were mainly from the Azanen Theater Troupe, people who were once maids and butlers but, after years of nurturing and maintenance, had their temperaments changed.

They didn’t understand why Lin Ke wasn’t interested in the seasoned [actor] performers from plays but opted for newbies.

After Hitler performed a nondescript dance for thirty seconds, Lin Ke nodded slightly: "Now, imagine there’s someone in front who wants to kill you, that person is extremely vicious, completely overwhelming, facing imminent slaughter, unable to flee, sitting on the ground, full of fear... how would you perform this?"

Now there’s someone about to commit murder?

The officials from the Ministry of Culture pondered, while the girl gave her answer.

With a "bang," Hitler collapsed to the ground, gasping heavily, eyes fixed on a blank spot above as if something were there:

"No... no... don’t come closer!"

Her voice conveyed grievance, fear, helplessness, even tears pooled in her eyes the next moment.

She frantically tried to retreat on the ground, but her legs had gone weak from fear, forcing her to back up while seated.

This was an ordinary girl driven to desperation by a relentless murderer.

The cultural department staff all brightened their eyes.

Magnificent!

This plain-looking country girl Hitler almost perfectly embodied the scenario Lin Ke described!

Lin Ke also nodded in satisfaction: "There are some flaws, somewhat unnatural, but overall, quite impressive. Please go and sit at the back and wait."

Sitting at the back would also allow them to familiarize themselves with other interviewee skills, which might be helpful.

Thus, Hitler sat at the back.

Though talented in acting, Hitler seemed not as open, shyly sitting in a corner.

"Next."

Lin Ke’s voice went out, and a little girl came in...

Gradually, two hours passed, and everyone had been interviewed.

Lin Ke, holding the papers, was quite satisfied.

The people he recruited were blank slates.

The Azanen Theater Troupe personnel already had muscle memory and professional occupations.

But these people were different.

"Everyone, please return and prepare, take this script along and read it over, the play we’re going to perform is called..."

"Schindler’s List!"