Hollywood: Lights, Ink, Entertainment!

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Inside Hall H, the lights dimmed slightly, drawing attention to the stage. A massive black banner hung behind the curtain, its text barely visible in the shadowed glow:

"LIE STUDIO PRESENTS..."

— The Future of Magic —

Near the stage entrance, two Comic-Con staffers stood watching the crowd.

"Dude." One whispered. "People started lining up before sunrise."

The other nodded, eyes wide. "Yeah... but honestly, aren't they kinda too wild?"

It was true. The energy was unusually intense - even by Comic-Con standards. But anyone paying attention knew why.

It wasn't just the book.

Sure, the book was good. Great, even. But fans wouldn't show up like this for just a decent story - not unless it came from someone who made them believe in what was possible.

Someone whose name alone stirred curiosity.

And that someone... was Regal.