Shortly after Adam Hammer appeared, his image spread at lightning speed across news media and websites.
"This is the most realistic and most powerful villain I've ever seen! So awesome!"
"I'm absolutely in love with Lucy 2, in love with Norton's Eye, in love with Ethan!"
"I want that armor too! My God, this is what future technology should be!"
Many people wished they could see this movie villain in person, but due to time and location constraints, they had to settle for scattered videos and pictures on forums.
At the scene, after Adam Hammer took a walk around, he returned to the stage because the first-place winner of the cosplay contest would receive an award personally presented by him.
Adam Hammer effortlessly lifted a box and placed it beside the winner. He glanced at the cosplayer's Anti-Terror Mobile Squad armor and said in a wild tone, "Kid, I've personally destroyed thousands of guys like you. Your lives are just too fragile."
The winner, James, was so overwhelmed in front of this towering figure that he couldn't even speak. He could only look up at Adam Hammer's imposing form.
After that, Adam Hammer returned to the shipping container and was airlifted away by helicopter once more.
Seeing that the audience was still immersed in the excitement, Ethan picked up the microphone and said, "I know many of you love this villain, but I have to say, you're celebrating too soon, because this guy is a true demon. Once you watch the whole movie, you'll understand the despair he brings."
"So, let's begin today's preview screening!"
With Ethan's announcement, the preview screening of Lucy 2 officially began. One by one, celebrities arrived, drawing the attention of the media.
However, this time, no stars outside the movie were invited. The journalists noticed that there were many unfamiliar faces instead.
After interviews, they discovered that these people were either content creators from video platforms, independent film critics, or veteran reviewers from film forums.
Vincenzo was among them. He followed the crowd into the theater and took a seat in the back row.
This was an IMAX theater, and each person received a pair of 3D glasses upon entry.
Clearly, Lucy 2 was also filmed in 3D.
Vincenzo found this exciting since many blockbusters still only produced 2D versions, failing to offer the immersive experience of 3D films.
Of course, 3D movies weren't very friendly to nearsighted people, and many film critics looked troubled when they saw the glasses.
Fortunately, the staff handed out clip-on lenses. "For those who wear glasses, you can clip these onto your own frames."
"This is a great solution."
"Finally, we don't have to wear two pairs of glasses."
Although Avatar created the 3D movie market and ignited audience interest in 3D films, supporting products had never been fully developed.
After the success of the first Lucy, Ethan decisively collaborated with accessory manufacturers to create a series of products designed to improve the 3D movie-watching experience.
These accessories were also expected to boost box office sales, and major cinemas had already put up promotional posters. Vincenzo had noticed one earlier.
Once all the audience members were seated, Ethan and the cast entered one after another. Amid continuous applause, Scarlett had to step forward and calm everyone down before announcing the start of the film.
The theater went dark, and the audience began watching Lucy 2.
The story of Lucy 2 picks up after Lucy disappears, unfolding in two parallel storylines.
The first follows Peel, who unexpectedly gains liquid-based superpowers. After eliminating Mr. Zhang and striking a blow against the crime syndicate, he thrives in the Anti-Terror Mobile Squad and is on the verge of a promotion. However, due to a scheme by Arasaka Heavy Industries, he suddenly loses his job.
Arasaka filed a complaint against Peel because of a particular incident.
A group of mercenaries had stormed Arasaka Heavy Industries, clashing with their private army. The mercenaries were completely wiped out. Normally, such an incident wouldn't require much investigation and could be closed immediately.
But Peel insisted on looking into it. He planned to examine the mercenaries' bodies, only to discover that their leader's corpse had disappeared. Witness testimonies indicated that the leader had been seen in Arasaka Plaza and had died at the hands of Adam Hammer.
Yet, Arasaka claimed that the leader had vanished and escaped.
This piqued Peel's curiosity, prompting him to dig deeper. He eventually uncovered evidence of human experimentation within Arasaka Heavy Industries.
Just as Peel was about to get to the truth, Arasaka framed him with falsified evidence, causing him to lose his job. They even set a trap in his home, planning to eliminate him.
At the critical moment, several unexpected allies arrived.
A medieval royal knight Reese, wielding a unique greatsword and possessing the ability to control light.
Adonijah, heir of the ancient King Solomon, with the power to invade minds.
David, a soldier from the World War II era, capable of manipulating weapons—he instantly turned Arasaka's armored vehicles into a hailstorm of gunfire.
These individuals helped Peel escape, leaving him bewildered.
As they traveled together, they introduced themselves, and Peel learned why he was rescued.
This introduced the second storyline: Luc 2.
After transforming into a USB drive, Lucy did not lose her consciousness. Instead, she roamed the digital world, absorbing vast amounts of knowledge.
To uncover the truth about CPH4, she began tracing back through time to find those who had sought answers before.
During this journey, she encountered these superpowered individuals—each one a top-tier powerhouse of their respective eras, all of whom had once tried to uncover the origins of their abilities.
After meeting Lucy, they became intrigued by her ability to traverse time.
Although they possessed extraordinary abilities, they could not achieve eternal life. As time passed, they would inevitably wither and die.
However, they were all proud individuals. Even in collaboration, they wanted to maintain as much control as possible.
After assessing the situation, Lucy determined that she needed their assistance but could not cede control, as only she could transcend human emotions and choose the most optimal path. Thus, she used a nearly overpowered method to secure their cooperation.
She waited until they were old and dying to finalize their alliance, then traveled back to their youth to find them and bring their future memories to them.
After experiencing this process, they quickly realized the terrifying extent of Lucy's powers and acknowledged that she was the true leader of this collaboration.
With their cooperation secured, Lucy brought them to the modern era.
Since part of her consciousness was constantly monitoring the digital world, she became aware of Peel's predicament.
So, the superpowered individuals arrived just in time to save Peel.
Once everything became clear, they proceeded to a church, where they met Lucy and Egyptian princess Cleopatra.
But right on their heels was Arasaka Heavy Industries' pursuit.
As one of the most terrifying military-industrial complexes of the modern world, Arasaka's strength far surpassed that of Mr. Zhang's criminal organization.
Their special forces had made groundbreaking advances in CPH4 utilization, allowing them to generate a unique electromagnetic field.
Within this field, all superpowers would be weakened to varying degrees. In such conditions, the effectiveness of heavy-firepower weapons became even more pronounced.
But Lucy wasn't one to be easily taken down. In fact, she had already anticipated Arasaka's offensive. Through a series of data exchanges, she successfully got another military technology giant to take action.
Just as the battle between the two sides was at its peak, Adam Hammer made his grand entrance.
With an unstoppable aura and exaggerated firepower, he stormed onto the battlefield—killing whoever stood in his way, destroying everything in sight.
The others suffered heavy losses, leaving only Lucy capable of holding her ground against him.
However, Adam Hammer's entire body was constructed from the most advanced materials, and his brain system was entirely sealed off. As a result, he had no common mental weaknesses, and even data-based attacks were completely ineffective against him.
Fortunately, Lucy came up with a plan.
She remotely gained control over a near-orbital weapon and had Reese and David transform into beams of light, flying towards it. Then, David used his superpowers to merge with the near-orbital weapon, making it his own. After locking onto Adam Smasher, he fired a devastating shot.
Although the CPH4-based weakening field could suppress superpowers, it had no countermeasure against such weapons.
Thus, under Lucy's restraint, Adam Hammer was struck by the orbital cannon and suffered a critical blow.
Taking advantage of the situation, Lucy and the others swiftly infiltrated Arasaka Corporation, obtaining various research data on CPH4 from their scientists.
From this, they discovered the time when the first superhuman emerged. Successfully traveling back in time, they met the Grand Sorcerer, Xuan.
"The starry sky surrounding us is, in fact, an illusion."
Upon hearing these words, the audience was utterly shocked. Meanwhile, someone like Vincenzo, who had read the Comic, was delighted by the stunned expressions on others' faces, secretly feeling smug.
"This is just the beginning. It gets even more mind-blowing later," he muttered, displaying a sense of superiority.
However, just as the audience eagerly awaited an explanation, the movie abruptly ended.
"OMG, why did it just stop here all of a sudden?"
"I need answers! If it cuts off at this point, I'm going to be frustrated for a long time!"
"Could there be a post-credits scene?"
Seeing that the theater lights remained dim, the audience held back their confusion and continued watching the credits.
Luckily, the credits ended quickly, and the screen lit up again. The voice of the Grand Sorcerer Xuan played as narration, accompanied by breathtaking visuals of the cosmic galaxy.
"The Ring, the Serpent, the Flame."
"These great deities have veiled the world with a curtain, separating us from the stars."
"If we wish to see the true starry sky, we must lift this curtain and unveil the galaxy's true form."
"Do you know where to start?" Lucy's voice asked.
"I don't, but I believe the answer lies within the puzzle itself," Grand Sorcerer Xuan responded.
"I think so too," Lucy agreed.
"Hey, hey, hey! Explain it more clearly—I don't get it!" Peel's loud voice suddenly cut in, making the audience burst into laughter.
Lucy explained, "Simply put, since the veil is a physical entity, we just need to locate its position and its key nodes. Once we destroy them, we can lift the veil."
"But where are these nodes? And why can't I see the veil? Is it right in front of me?" Peel continued asking.
"The nodes? Perhaps they are hidden right here."
The final shot zoomed in on CPH4, its petals blooming vibrantly.
With that, the movie finally ended, and the audience could finally relieve their full bladders.
Throughout the three-hour runtime, whether it was the relentless pacing or the explosive action sequences, the audience felt they had more than gotten their money's worth.
Even though they hadn't paid for this screening, many were already planning to watch it again once it officially released.
Especially the manga fans, like Vincenzo. He never expected Lucy 2 to catch up to the Comic's plot, accelerating the revelation of Earth's truth and condensing it all into a single film.
But he had to admit, this pacing was just right—it cut out unnecessary side plots and focused entirely on the most shocking main storyline, making the movie feel incredibly satisfying.
There wasn't a single dull moment; the audience was glued to the screen the entire time.
When the audience returned from the restroom, the theater moved into the interview segment. The first question made everyone burst into laughter.
"Director, when will the third installment be released?"
The question came from a reporter, but judging by his expression, he was clearly blown away by the movie's quality and couldn't wait to see the next one.
As soon as the question was asked, the audience erupted in cheers.
"That's right!"
"When is it coming out?"
"Start filming now!"
Ethan shrugged and replied in surprise, "Wow, thank you all for your enthusiasm. But to be honest, the third movie is not ready yet. In our plans, both in terms of story and effects, the third installment will be the most spectacular of all. I can't say much, but don't worry—you won't be left without something to watch."
"Because Cleopatra and Royal Knight Reese's related films will be released next year. Alright, let's get back to discussing the movie."
Before long, the interview ended.
Reporters rushed back to their offices at full speed, while film critics and influencers hurried home, eager to publish their content as soon as possible.
Clearly, everyone wanted to capitalize on the first wave of hype.
Vincenzo was no exception.
Fortunately, he had recorded plenty of footage with his camera, so he could start editing and uploading as soon as he got home.
"But what should the title be?" Vincenzo pondered for a long time. Even the next morning, just before publishing his video, he was still struggling to describe the movie.
Unable to come up with anything, he lightly bumped his head against the wall.
Thankfully, inspiration struck at that moment—he looked up and saw the white ceiling.
Immediately, he rushed back to his computer and typed in the title.
"Lucy 2: The Sequel Ceiling! An Insanely Satisfying Superpower Film! A Must-Watch This Summer!"
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