Chapter 1096 - His Expertise (1/2)

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It was Roland’s first time meeting this preeminent actor and screenwriter, his hair half gray, his face half hidden in his bushy and tangled beards, his black tuxedo crisp, and his tie neatly around his neck. Like a man from a portrait, he looked old-fashioned and antiquated.

Roland pictured his portrait hung on a wall, with a caption underneath.

Although Kajen was an elderly man, his eyes had not yet aged. After a bow, the screenwriter directly rested his eyes on Roland. Apparently, it was not his first time having an encounter with a royal family member.

“Your Majesty, this is Sir Kajen Fels,” Barov introduced the man while massaging his hands in exuberance. “He’s the best actor and screenwriter in Graycastle and is also very well known across the Four Kingdoms. Back in the old king’s city, I was a frequent visitor to the Central Theater and I liked Mr. Kajen’s work very much.”

“You act like a child… You’re the Hand of the King. Can’t you behave more like an adult?” thought Roland while twitching his lips

“Good morning, Your Majesty,” said Kajen as he clapped his hand over his chest. “Now I know why you don’t watch new plays.”

“Really?” Roland seated himself in the host chair and said, “Why?”

“You’re… too young,” Kajen replied slowly. “You’re much younger than I thought.”

“Are you saying that a person who doesn’t have a great deal of experience of life doesn’t have the capability to understand your plays?” Roland would have been a little affronted at such imprudent comments if he had still been the lord of Border Town. However, as he grew older, he became more unflappable in such a situation.

But his tone, which dropped dramatically at Kajen’s words, clearly indicated that he was not very pleased.

Barov shot Kajen a warning look.

“No, Your Majesty. I’m not referring to your age but your spirit,” Kajen explained while shaking his head. “Youth has nothing to do with a person’s age. I’ve seen many nobles who live like old men in their prime. Likewise, a man who has crept in his decrepitude doesn’t necessarily mean he’s old.” His smile became a little self-mocking at this point. “I thought I was very young, but now I realize life doesn’t have a limit.”

“Can I take your words as a compliment?” Roland said as he raised his brows.

“We can’t say a young spirit is good and an old spirit bad, Your Majesty.” To Roland’s surprise, Kajen did not answer his question directly but went on, “A person with a young spirit can be motivated, audacious, curious, and the list goes on. However, he may also lose himself or even bring upon himself swift destruction while pursuing his goal, so…”

“Ahem, Mr. Kajen —” Barov interrupted him in a low voice.

“Ah, sorry, please don’t take my words too seriously,” said the dramatist, who had just realized he had spoken more than he was allowed to. “I’m an old man who has seen a lot of things, so I often have some crazy ideas. Please forgive my impertinence.”

“That’s fine,” said Roland, who waved his hand and started to take a liking to Kajen. “Let’s get down to the business. Barov told me that you want to work on my plays or join the Star Flower Troupe. Why’s that?”

Kajen replied straight away, “I want to know more about the Magic Movie.”