[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-all-rounder-artist":3,"chapter-all-rounder-artist-all-rounder-artist-chapter-1386":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","All-rounder Artist",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1270606,1699,"Chapter 1386: 1152: The Finale is a Feel-Good Rhythm","all-rounder-artist-chapter-1386",1386,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1386: Chapter 1152: The Finale is a Feel-Good Rhythm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it’s because Chu Kuang the old rascal has too much dirt in his history, leading readers to be excessively worried about the grand finale—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that they’re afraid he won’t write it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re purely afraid he’ll go too hard with the knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this fear in mind, countless readers actually banded together the day after the news came out and stormed Silver Blue Books’ official account:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The finale can’t let Chu Kuang the old rascal mess around!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You Silver Blue Books need to take responsibility!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From Cedric to Sirius and then Dumbledore, this time it’s definitely the turn of the three main characters. Silver Blue Books must stop him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t stop the old rascal, we’ll boycott your company!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t deal with the old rascal? We can still deal with you guys!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every time the old rascal causes chaos, you do nothing and ignore it. You need to take some responsibility now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need a firm promise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not a single one of the main trio can be missing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s come to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The readers have completely lost hope in Chu Kuang the old rascal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their previous meek pleas couldn’t change Dumbledore’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This proves that the old rascal doesn’t listen to opinions at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Silver Blue Books has become everyone’s breakthrough point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like netizens say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can’t deal with the old rascal, you can still deal with Silver Blue Books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was kicked over to Silver Blue Books’ side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Mu urgently contacted Lin Yuan: “Silver Blue Books is being forced by readers to take a stand. You can’t mess around in your ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ finale!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan: “What do you mean by ‘mess around’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Mu said seriously, “Like killing off the main trio—Ron or Hermione, especially Harry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If even one of the three dies, the impact would be far too negative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just because Silver Blue Books reached out, pleading with him to hold back the old rascal’s pen;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But also because Jin Mu doesn’t want to see yet another reader riot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still vividly recalls the chaos caused by Sherlock Holmes’ death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t laughing at the readers’ wild imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This absolutely isn’t some baseless, eccentric speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowling once admitted in an interview: “Using emotions as a way to fulfill certain wishes—that was my thought process. In the initial drafts, I considered killing off Ron.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This character was created based on one of Rowling’s close childhood friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s mindset is also deeply rooted in Rowling’s own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because once upon a time, Rowling thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the wildly popular Hermione end up with the protagonist Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which would require Ron to sacrifice himself in a certain battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But evidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowling eventually abandoned this idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a certain sense, Ron is the true “Boy Who Lived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unlike Chu Kuang the old rascal:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Rowling kills off important characters, she releases an apology to fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apologizing for the death of fictional characters has even become a tradition for Rowling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever she writes off a beloved character, Rowling tweets an apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, Rowling has mastered this routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As netizens put it: “It’s like she’s apologizing for the sake of apologizing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan could only reassure Jin Mu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Neither Harry, nor Ron, nor Hermione will die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Mu let out a heavy sigh of relief and followed up with:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the other characters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan pondered: “Other characters…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Mu sighed: “Forget it, forget it. You’ve already killed Sirius and Dumbledore; it would look fake if nobody else dies in the grand finale, which depicts the most brutal war. If someone else must die, so be it. Still, I really don’t want to interfere with your creative process unless it’s absolutely necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the main trio wouldn’t die had greatly eased Jin Mu’s nerves; he didn’t dwell much on Lin Yuan’s silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Mu conveyed the message back to Silver Blue Books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Jin Mu’s surprise, the company still wasn’t reassured and suggested this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To avoid negatively impacting finale sales, why don’t we invite Teacher Chu Kuang for a written interview? In it, Chu Kuang can personally assure readers that neither Hermione, nor Ron, nor Harry will meet any harm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan heard about this and was utterly exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Silver Blue Books doesn’t trust Chu Kuang now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does Chu Kuang really seem that unreliable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A written interview, after all, wouldn’t require Chu Kuang to show his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue Books’ editor successfully added Chu Kuang as a friend and conducted a friendly written interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue: “Hello, Teacher Chu Kuang! I’m the interview editor from Silver Blue Books!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang: “Hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue: “The Harry Potter series has seven volumes in total. Did you decide on this length from the very start?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue: “Everyone says characters dying in every installment of Harry Potter has practically become a tradition. What are your thoughts on this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang: “Actually, I don’t want any good people to die. Everything is destiny’s choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The editor reviewing this nearly coughed blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t want any good people to die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from you, this sounds utterly ridiculous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a “I don’t want to wield the knife, says old rascal Chu” moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue: “Now that readers know the grand finale is coming, they’re very concerned whether the main trio will survive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang: “They will live and successfully defeat Voldemort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This counts as a spoiler, though not a full one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voldemort, as the ultimate villain, has to die anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue: “I’m sure readers will be happy to hear this. What about Snape?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang: “Dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spoiler is also partial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue Books’ interview editor continued to ask various questions regarding the Harry Potter series.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, they asked whether there would be extensions like post-series bonus material after Harry Potter concludes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang’s answer was, “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another question was about Harry Potter’s romantic destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang’s answer was, “There will be.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although brief, his responses were highly cooperative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The editor wasn’t surprised; Chu Kuang the old rascal’s aloofness is well-known across the world, and getting him to agree to an interview was achievement enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver Blue Books’ editor asked: “Do you have anything to say to readers ahead of the release of the Harry Potter series’ final installment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Kuang: “I hope everyone enjoys it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than an interview, this felt more like a statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A message to readers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reassuring them to purchase “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” with peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And proof showed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such reassurances were well received by readers, carrying plenty of positive impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the written interview release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Readers even felt a little flattered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can breathe now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone can relax; Chu Kuang the old rascal promised the main trio will survive the finale. Plus, everyone’s most hated Voldemort and Snape are confirmed to die—this is a full-on feel-good story; enjoy it worry-free!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m already feeling good about this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The old rascal says he doesn’t want to kill any good people. Do you believe him, brothers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as Voldemort and Snape take their farewell, that’s enough for me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A pity Harry and Hermione won’t end up together, but as long as they survive, it’s already great. Snape and Voldemort—shiver under the old rascal’s blade!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The old rascal finally acted like a decent human!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given Chu Kuang’s personality, him offering this preview as a courtesy to readers is rare. I’ve decided to trust him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must trust him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think we shouldn’t get overly optimistic. Although the trio won’t die, it doesn’t mean other good characters won’t perish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I get it. With the final installment, sacrifices are inevitable. I won’t blame the old rascal for that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, this is just part of growing up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though the old rascal didn’t fully spoil the finale, based on the tradition of each volume claiming a death, surely one beloved good character will die. I really can’t bear to lose any of them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The old rascal has done his best; we don’t need to badger him unnecessarily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry up and release the finale; I’m dying of anticipation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across Blue Star’s continents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless readers screamed in excitement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——————————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Calling it a day for now. The idea that shifting time zones lets you dodge deadlines—it’s ridiculous, right? This month’s been 15 days so far; averaging about 6,000 words daily counts as decent output for a slacker like Polluted White. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to store up manuscripts; I feel physically uncomfortable if I don’t post them immediately. That’s why updates fluctuate with the slightest breeze or disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1476,"2026-06-05T16:38:54.890Z",1,"novelbin.me","b0aaf5a933987e8745f021160962af122c8934fee77526e95e110c66db0dd620","all-rounder-artist-chapter-1387","all-rounder-artist-chapter-1385",1668,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fall-rounder-artist-cover.jpg"]