“At the same time, I also hope this animated film brings joy to everyone who watches it. However, something happened before the premiere today that made me make a new decision.”
Many people in the audience looked puzzled.
Only a handful of people knew about Luke’s decision, while everyone else had no idea what he was referring to.
“Before I announce it, I’d like everyone to listen to a new song I composed today.”
With that, Luke walked toward the piano that had been prepared nearby.
Helen joined him on stage with a guitar to accompany him.
Luke played the piano and sang the lead vocals while Helen accompanied him.
As the piano melody began, a video appeared on the screen, showing children caught in the flames of war.
Reflecting on the ebb and flow of the tides, the changing of generations, let us say that we want to create a better home for our children and their descendants…
In my dream…
Children sing a song of love for every boy and girl.
The sky is blue and fields are green, and laughter is the language of the world.
Then I wake and all I see is a world full of people in need.
…
(“Tell Me Why” by Declan Galbraith)
The video showed cities reduced to ruins by war, frightened and injured children, and the innocent smiles they once had.
As the music ended, Luke stepped forward.
“Before the movie began today, I read a newspaper report about the war in Sokovia. There are countless innocent children caught in war who no longer have warm homes, and many of them face an uncertain future.”
“Because of that, I’ve decided to donate all of my profits from Frozen to establish a children’s foundation dedicated to helping children who have lost their homes because of war. I believe that when my sister Anna grows up, she’ll support this decision as well.”
“Thank you all for coming today.”
Luke bowed deeply to the audience before stepping aside.
Kevin then walked onto the stage and took the microphone.
“When Luke told me about this decision, I was both shocked and deeply moved. Therefore, on behalf of Huadi Films, I have decided that our company will also donate a portion of the film’s box office revenue to the children’s foundation established by Luke.”
Thunderous applause filled the hall.
After the premiere, many guests came over to congratulate Luke, while others expressed their willingness to donate to the children’s foundation.
Only a relatively small audience had attended today’s premiere, but it was easy to imagine the impact Frozen would have once it was released worldwide and the news spread through the media.
As they left the theater, Anna looked a little unhappy.
“What’s wrong, Anna?” Helen asked.
“We’ll have your birthday cake when we get home. Mom already bought it.”
“Mommy…” Anna said seriously, “I don’t want to be Anna anymore. I want to be Elsa.”
Everyone couldn’t help but laugh.
And Anna certainly wouldn’t be the last child to think that way after the film’s release.
“Didn’t you like the birthday present your brother gave you?” Helen asked with a smile.
“I loved it!” Anna ran over to Luke, pulled him down to her height, and kissed him on the cheek.
“Thank you, Brother.”
“Luke, today’s movie was amazing, and the songs were beautiful! Can you teach me how to play them?” Hermione asked admiringly.
“Of course. I know several other great songs too. I can teach you those as well.”
“That’s wonderful!” Hermione said happily.
After saying goodbye to the Grangers, James drove the family home.
“Luke, Luke, can you teach me magic now?” Anna suddenly asked.
She had clearly remembered the fireballs Luke had used before.
She now understood they were spells rather than ordinary magic.
“Give your brother a little more time. I’ll find a way, and when you’re a little older, I’ll teach you, alright?”
Luke believed Anna wouldn’t be able to learn Hogwarts magic, but she should be able to learn spells obtained from the system.
He just didn’t know when he would draw suitable ones.
If possible, the magic of Kamar-Taj should work as well.
He had considered this long ago.
The world would only become more dangerous in the future.
He didn’t expect Anna to fight beside him, but if she could learn magic, she would at least be able to protect herself.
“Okay! Thank you, Brother.”
Hearing Luke agree, Anna happily ran off to blow out her birthday candles and eat cake.
A few days later, Frozen was released worldwide and became an enormous success.
Those who hadn’t booked tickets in advance found it almost impossible to get seats during the first few days.
At the same time, news of Luke establishing a children’s foundation dominated headlines across the world.
Countless individuals and organizations expressed their willingness to contribute.
Several countries even announced temporary ceasefires in response to Luke’s appeal to help children affected by war.
James, who was now managing the foundation, became so busy that he didn’t return home for two consecutive days.
According to him, many government leaders and international organizations had become involved in the project, including Stark Industries.
Luke also suggested that his father hire a team of professionals to help manage the foundation.
In his previous life, he had lived in a peaceful country.
As his homeland grew stronger, he had gradually underestimated the suffering that war brought to ordinary people.
Even in a world with heroes like Captain America, wars never truly disappeared.
Luke even suspected that HYDRA had been manipulating many of them from the shadows.
[Ding! The fourth mission in the “Get Famous Early” series has been completed. Would you like to start the lottery?]
The long-awaited system notification had finally arrived.
“Start the lottery.”
[Ding! You have obtained the Spirit Beast Token crafting method.]
This reward genuinely surprised Luke.
Although it wasn’t particularly useful to him because he already had the Spirit Beast Space, it would be incredibly valuable for Hermione and Anna.
With Spirit Beast Tokens, they could bring Bella and Artie with them without attracting unwanted attention.
Looking over the crafting requirements, Luke found that none of the materials were particularly rare.
He should be able to purchase everything he needed in Diagon Alley.
It’s time to visit Diagon Alley again.
He still needed to buy a wand from Ollivanders, and Hermione needed one as well.
More importantly, Luke could feel that he was on the verge of another breakthrough.
After nearly two years of cultivation, he was finally about to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
During this period, he had never stopped refining pills.
His system storage already contained quite a few of them, but many had effects so extraordinary that he didn’t dare reveal them casually.
Other than his parents, his grandfather’s family, and his maternal grandfather, he hadn’t given them to anyone else.
He hadn’t even given any to the Grangers yet.
Unlike the Marrow Cleansing Pill, pills that extended lifespan or restored youth were temptations almost no one could resist.
Luke planned to wait until he was stronger before giving them to Hermione’s parents.
On the other hand, the Snow Skin Pills had become the ones he refined most often.
He had once considered selling them, but he hadn’t found a suitable opportunity yet.
Besides, his production capacity was still far too limited, so the plan remained on hold.
Luke also planned to stop creating new works for the time being.
He would be enrolling at Hogwarts the following year and intended to hand the Garfield comic over to the animation studio his family was acquiring, allowing him to focus entirely on cultivation and magic.
Primary school was entering its final year, and many students had already begun preparing for their upcoming entrance examinations.
Luke, however, wasn’t worried at all.
His grades were already excellent, and he wouldn’t be attending an ordinary secondary school anyway.
At this point, he was probably the most relaxed student in the entire class.
During this time, he had been staying at his grandfather’s farm.
Partly, it was to avoid the constant media attention, but more importantly, it was to prepare for his upcoming breakthrough.
He had asked James to build an underground training room beneath the farm so that his breakthrough wouldn’t be discovered by others or accidentally start a fire.
Although his grandfather didn’t understand why his grandson wanted such a place, his love and trust for Luke made him agree without hesitation.