Daniel said, word for word, a blinding light erupting between his brows, "Since Kendrick once ordered that Santiago was not to be touched, then why did he have to be transferred? Colonel?"He received no answer from Colonel Jessup, so Daniel pressed on, "Kendrick issued a Code Red because you instructed him to do so."Amidst the prosecutor's objections, Daniel's momentum continued to climb, unmoved, steadily building his presence, "Then you made them the scapegoats."Daniel's volume seemed low, but every word hit like a thousand-pound hammer, shattering Colonel Jessup's defenses, "Your order cost a life, yet you show no remorse. You not only forged the transfer order, but you also altered the flight logs."Daniel's entire aura was fully released, his overwhelming presence standing before Colonel Jessup like an immovable mountain, making the Colonel feel the pervasive pressure.Facing the constant interruptions from the judge and the prosecutor, Daniel barreled through, smashing every word out like a heavy hammer, and finally silenced the entire courtroom with a heavy blow, "Colonel, did you order the Code Red?"The judge considered Daniel to be in contempt of court, and Colonel Jessup didn't even need to answer the question, but Colonel Jessup was thoroughly enraged by Daniel's insolence, "I want to answer! You want answers?""I have that right!" Facing Colonel Jessup's overwhelming presence, Daniel did not show the slightest weakness, charging forward like a head-on collision."You want the truth?""I want the facts!"Back and forth, hammer against hammer! Strength against strength! A collision with no holding back, sparks flying. The sound echoed leisurely throughout the courtroom, making almost everyone on the scene hold their breath—not out of choice, but out of necessity. In the entire courtroom, all that could be seen was the sharp clash between Daniel and Colonel Jessup!"You can't handle the truth!" Colonel Jessup was also firing on all cylinders, staring fixedly at the Daniel before him, like a vulture eyeing a corpse, "Son, the world we live in needs people to hold weapons and guard the borders. Who is going to guard them? You? Or you, Lieutenant Weinberg?"Colonel Jessup's righteous indignation was fully released, "My responsibility is far more important than you can imagine."Facing Colonel Jessup's intensity, Daniel was completely unbothered. He gritted his teeth, his facial lines tightening, his brows furrowed, and his eyes stared back at Colonel Jessup with unwavering resolve. Even with the roaring waves and surging tides before him, he felt no fear. The light in his eyes was blinding even to Colonel Jessup."You sympathize with Santiago, yet you come here to torture these Marines," Colonel Jessup said, almost through gritted teeth, "You have the luxury of not knowing what I know! Santiago's death is a tragedy, but it may have saved more lives. As for the way I exist, it may be strange and incomprehensible to you, but it is saving lives!"Colonel Jessup pressed forward, step by step, attempting to pressure the Daniel before him, but unfortunately, the effect was not as expected, so he continued to elevate his intensity. The iron-blooded nature of a soldier was vividly displayed at this moment, "You don't want to face this fact because in your subconscious, which you haven't mentioned, you need me to guard your home and country. You want me to guard your home and country!"The pride on the corner of Colonel Jessup's mouth was so dazzling, "The words we use are honor, code, loyalty—words we would sacrifice our lives to defend, yet you treat them as child's play."Facing such a Colonel Jessup, Daniel not only did not retreat, but on the contrary, the firm light in his eyes grew even brighter. Those clear, amber eyes were free of distractions, and he could even see Colonel Jessup's posturing, meeting the Colonel's gale and torrent head-on."I have neither the time nor the interest to explain myself to someone like you, who sleeps soundly under the blanket of freedom I provide, only to turn around and question the way I provide it!" Colonel Jessup leaned forward slightly, saliva flying. His voice echoed long and deep in the courtroom, shaking everyone. Daniel, bearing the weight of all the Colonel's intensity and pressure, was like a small boat in a storm, seemingly in danger of capsizing at any moment, "I think you'd better say thank you and get out of the way! Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand guard. Otherwise, don't expect me to give you any damn rights you think you deserve!" Colonel Jessup's staccato words were like sharp knives, filled with extreme malice and ferocity, mercilessly stabbing at Daniel.But Daniel remained unmoved. Instead, he took another step forward, gritting his teeth as he said, "Did you order the Code Red?""I have a heavy responsibility..." Colonel Jessup shouted hoarsely, but was harshly interrupted by Daniel. He took another step forward, roaring back at the Colonel in anger, every word striking the Colonel like a gale and torrent, "Did you order the Code Red?""Damn it, yes, I did!" Colonel Jessup, like an enraged lion, roared with all his might at Daniel.The scene fell silent. Not a sound was heard; one could even faintly hear the sound of the camera running.Shocking. This was shocking!Watching the head-on confrontation between Hugo and Jack, that spark-filled clash almost took one's breath away. They used their actions to truly demonstrate what presence is, what acting is, and what a scene between opponents is!There is no need to mention the mature and seasoned Jack, who vividly portrayed Colonel Jessup's stubbornness, arrogance, intensity, ruthlessness, and paranoia. But the green and young Hugo stunned everyone. Watching Hugo weave one trap after another with his words, then step by step forcing his opponent into a corner—in the process of Hugo's performance, the art of language was brought to its peak. Moreover, Hugo's expressions, movements, and posture were as if Daniel had possessed him, portraying the lawyer's role vividly and realistically.Not to mention Hugo's performance when facing Jack. In the face of Jack's explosive acting, Hugo never lost his rhythm. Not only was he not drawn into Jack's mode, but on the contrary, he formed a confrontation with Jack. That overwhelming presence was neither ostentatious nor sharp, but stood firm in the wisest and most ingenious way, ultimately forcing Jack into Hugo's mode, thereby pushing the climax of the plot to a new high.That final, less than thirty-second head-on collision vs. allowed the two Actors to exert their roles to the extreme. At this moment, the Actors were no longer Actors; everyone was drawn into the plot, watching this performance with their jaws dropped. "Appreciate" is truly the most appropriate word to use; "enjoyment" was the only feeling of all the Staff Member present.In fact, it wasn't just the bystanders; as the parties involved, the feelings of the two people were even more real and obvious.It would be no exaggeration to describe Jack's reaction to Hugo's performance as stunning. If Jack had reservations about Hugo's talent before, then after this scene was filmed, Jack had to applaud Hugo once again.Fast and slow, tense and relaxed, delicate and precise, grasp of the situation, profound yet accessible—Hugo's portrayal of Daniel in this scene can definitely be said to have reached a peak. If Hugo could continue this kind of performance, he would not just be a talented Actor, but could be called an outstanding Actor. This showed how exceptional Hugo's talent was.Jack believed that his friend Al's previous evaluation of Hugo was a complete underestimation.Similarly, Hugo also benefited greatly from this scene between opponents. This time, it could be said that he had exerted all the eighteen weapons he currently possessed to the extreme, truly achieving a breakthrough in his understanding of acting. So-called "mulling over a role" is actually grasping the essence of the character according to one's own understanding, and then presenting that realization in one's own way. Expressions, movements, language, and other factors are all ways of presentation to achieve the purpose of shaping the character.Just now, during the performance, Hugo intentionally strengthened the look in his eyes, using the firmness between his brows to confront Jack, while his inner surging emotions were fully exerted through his language. The final performance made Hugo truly feel the charm of acting for the first time.But apart from his own performance, Hugo's biggest gain came from the clash with Jack. During the performance, Jack's eyes seemed to be able to talk. Even without lines, Jack only needed to glance, and one could read the complex emotions in his heart. This kind of performance was not deliberate; there was a kind of natural ease, as if it "should have been like this." Hugo could see his own reflection in Jack's eyes, but saw more of his own green and inexperienced self.In a trance, Hugo not only felt that he had broken through his bottleneck and truly entered the state of acting, but he also saw a door opening before him leading to exquisite acting. The brilliance of that world made him yearn for it.Everyone on set was stunned and speechless, heavily shocked by the joint effort of Hugo and Jack. Almost no one could make an effective reaction. At this moment, the most vivid thought in many people's minds was: They were still worried that Hugo would collapse in front of Jack? This was a joke. Hugo slapped every doubter in the face with a performance that could be called perfect.Recalling that not long ago, Hugo had made everyone look at him with new eyes during script rehearsals, but today, it was no longer just "looking with new eyes." This long-lingering shock made many people feel the soreness in their jaws."Cut!" Even the director Rob was stunned for a long while. He knew Hugo's excellence, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen Hugo to star, but Hugo's performance just now still shocked Rob. Not only was the whole scene done in one take, but he also contributed a brilliant performance, raising the excitement level of the whole scene by two levels. This was really... a huge surprise.After finding his voice, Rob stood up immediately, with that familiar smile on his face, offering applause for the wonderful performance of Hugo and Jack, praising repeatedly, "Brilliant! Brilliant!"
