Chapter 88

Busan Metropolitan City, Dongnae Fortress.

Tap, tap-tap—

I tapped on my laptop, recording the information from the system.

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During a period of intense conflict between factions in Joseon.

In the 24th year of King Seonjo, the 'Ganjeo' incident surrounding the designation of the crown prince led to the Dongin faction taking control.

In March 1590, Seoin Huang Yun-gil and Dongin Kim Sung-il were dispatched as Joseon envoys to Japan.

The two had sharply differing opinions from the moment they arrived in Japan.

In particular, Kim Sung-il, deeply immersed in Confucian thought, failed to see the reality of the situation.

"Toyotomi Hideyoshi is not a king! How can we treat him with the same respect as a king!"

"Bringing a young son to diplomatic talks? The actual ruler of Japan doesn't even understand the basics of diplomacy."

"The regent's eyes are like those of a rat. Even if such a person were to invade, how could they pose a threat?"

The foolish mistake of the Neo-Confucian scholar, who judged based on Confucian etiquette without considering Japan's military strength.

The following year, the differing reports they gave upon returning to Joseon shook the fate of the nation.

Huang Yun-gil said, "There will definitely be an invasion by the Japanese. We must prepare early to defend against it."

On the other hand, Kim Sung-il said, "I did not see any such signs. Huang Yun-gil is making exaggerated reports to unsettle the people."

Along with Prime Minister Ryu Seong-ryong, Kim Sung-il was a leading figure of the Dongin faction.

Kim Sung-il's influence far exceeded that of Huang Yun-gil.

Rattle—

A university professor stood up and said, "That's it for today's class! Since it's the first class, there's no homework."

In a university lecture hall, Kim In-su, who was taking a general education course, was frustrated.

Even though he already knew the historical facts, hearing them again made him angry.

'Kim Sung-il…'

How far did the butterfly effect that started with him extend?

"Hey, In-su, are you going out for drinks today?"

"No, I'm not going."

"Ah, why! If you don't go, half the girls won't come!"

"I have something more important to do today."

"???"

"Those who forget history have no future!"

"…. Idiot."

Kim In-su went home and started studying the start and end of the Imjin War all night.

"Damn, it's sweet potatoes again."

A parade of trolling figures like Won Kyun, Shin Rip, and even Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who was hit by enemy bullets in the final battle at Noryang.

Even though there is no 'what if' in history, a small event could have changed the future.

"Thinking about it, it's all…."

Because of Kim Sung-il's snowball effect.

If they had prepared properly for just one year…!

"Ah, if I could enter his body, I would definitely change history."

If he had said that, he should have definitely said 'undo, undo, ptoo ptoo ptoo' before going to sleep.

The foolish In-su had a strange experience as soon as he woke up.

"??????"

He couldn't regain his composure due to the sudden change in his surroundings.

From the surrounding scenery, it seemed to be a rather expensive house.

"…. Is this a hanok village?"

Was he kidnapped by some lunatic, dressed in a hanbok, and thrown into a hanok village?

As time passed,

It didn't take long for In-su to realize his situation.

"Am I Kim Sung-il?"

The servants and family thought his condition was strange, but only to that extent.

"Sir, in a few days, it will be time to go to the court."

"Auntie, why are you saying that to me? Really."

"???"

With a casual tone and all sorts of eccentric behavior, In-su.

After one night, he returned to the present.

"Whew."

What is this?

How can a dream last all day?

In Joseon?!

And a year before the war started?

"Right. It's all a dream. Hahaha."

That day, In-su couldn't concentrate during class and was half out of his mind.

When he got home, he studied Kim Sung-il's life.

It was natural to be curious after living in his body for a day.

He fell asleep, exhausted.

The next day, he skipped a day and possessed Kim Sung-il's body again.

"…. Damn."

It was clearly a dream.

If it's a dream, why is it happening again?

"Sir, you seemed fine yesterday, but why are you like this today…."

"That's what I'm saying. Why am I like this today?"

"Sir, if you act so recklessly, how can you go to the court…."

"??"

The day to report to the king about the Joseon envoys' mission.

The day when all the officials gather at Gyeongjeong Hall.

'From today…'

The history of Joseon will change.

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Tap—

I finished organizing the last part of the drama and closed my laptop.

"…. Is it really ending like this?"

I usually think of it as basic practice to write alone.

But I finished it properly, thinking I might come back here again.

I'll probably be busy for a while.

Ding—

At that moment, I received a message from Manager Jung Sa-rom.

[The Magical Girl should start production as soon as possible]

"Ugh, look at that speed."

I need to hurry with the film shooting to comfortably write the historical drama script.

Without asking or arguing, I bought a KTX ticket to Seoul and sent a message to her.

"Let's just meet today."

I haven't seen her for a week. It's a bit disappointing.

* * *

Sa-rom was waiting for Jin-woo, reading the movie script.

She didn't even glance at the numerous scripts and scenarios piled on her desk.

They would soon return to their original owners or end up in the trash.

How happy must the writer be, who monopolizes the love of the production company?

For Jin-woo, who has been on an unbeaten streak since his first work, it was a normal day.

'Fortunately, the production seems to be going smoothly.'

The three main reasons why movies fail are:

Actors, directors, and investment.

Among these, the most important is the 'investment review' by the investors.

Of course, without money, nothing can be done.

Since both Cheonseong Group and Disney Play have shown active interest in investing.

"Now, what's left is…."

The lead actor casting.

The three investment companies seem to be judging based on the casting.

Also, the production staff will be selected by Disney.

Knock, knock—

At that moment, Kim Jin-woo knocked on the manager's office door.

"Come in."

Soon, Kim Jin-woo appeared.

"Finding investors for this project was particularly difficult."

"…."

"That's why casting is important."

"Yes."

In fact, if it weren't for the major investors, Disney Play and Cheonseong Group,

this movie wouldn't have been produced in the first place.

"Although not much rewriting is needed, if the investors request changes, we need to make them."

"Yes? Ah, yes."

"Mr. Kim Jin-woo, please take charge of the rewriting yourself."

Movies are fundamentally different from dramas.

Unlike dramas, where production is decided after seeing four episodes, a complete script is essential for movies.

Usually, once a movie script is sold, it is completely out of the writer's hands.

After that, the production company is free to rewrite or edit it during the contract period.

"I'll do it."

"There probably won't be many changes."

Quantum physics, robots, dinosaurs, magical girls.

To think a movie would be made with these themes.

'Doesn't it need to be completely rewritten?'

Reading Jin-woo's expression, Sa-rom smiled and tried to ease his worries.

"Since they decided to invest after knowing the content."

"Um…."

"Ah, I checked the available actors. Would you like to see the list?"

"Oh, this one is good. The image is also good."

"Take your time."

The second most important role in Magical Girl, after Yeo Min-seo, is A-class Hunter Gordon.

A giant rider who battles the leader of the final dungeon, a mutated tyrannosaurus.

Jin-woo scanned through the photos and hesitated.

"Hmm, actually, this role is already decided…."

"Really? Who is it?"

"…. There is such a person."

"Yes….?"

"Probably an aspiring actor somewhere in Korea…."

"…."

Sa-rom casually stepped on Jin-woo's nonsense and handed him a photo.

"The person I recommend is this one."

"Who is it?"

The only one who knows the true nature of the broken magical girl.

The male lead who starts with a fight and ends with a crush.

"Actor Baek Yun."

"…. No way."

"Um, why? I consider him the top candidate for the male lead."

"Absolutely not."

"…."

Jin-woo hesitated for a moment, then sighed deeply.

"Actually, I'm considering Actor Baek Yun for the lead role in my next drama."

"Really?"

"It's a historical drama. It would be good if KBC produced it."

"Um…. I can't hear well these days."

"It's a historical drama. KBC…."

Jin-woo, not noticing her reaction, continued the same statement, then quickly changed his tone.

"Ah, that's how it is. Haha."

"…. Just kill me."

"Hey, you need to live a long life."

Is it an illusion that Jin-woo looks annoying today?

* * *

"Magical Girl Mimi is you."

Yeo Min-seo pondered how to react to her manager's words.

"Wow…."

"Doesn't seem like you like it?"

"Wow─!!!"

"…."

Yeo Min-seo raised her arm expressionlessly.

What if she dyes her hair pink and fights some dinosaurs?

What if she argues with a missile-shooting robot as a magical girl?

'Is the lead role in a billion-dollar movie just anyone?'

Especially since the production of the next series is almost guaranteed if this movie succeeds.

The script clearly states 'Part 1,' and given Jin-woo's style, a second part is likely.

But if this project fails?

Not only the second part, but her acting career might be at risk.

She might end up being preserved in a YouTube channel and mocked by her nephews.

"I'll eat it."

Actors speak through their performances.

If she performs brilliantly, that's all that matters.

In the drama, the magical girl is a nerd who struggles with the concept.

She acts for the