"Just like fantasy and reality, the deviation between them is precisely the stage for us creators."

The Blue Jay sat back in his seat, crossed his legs, and his furry thighs peeked out from his pajamas, completely unconcerned about his image, "Please hurry up, Mr. Dudel, I have other things to deal with later."

"Yes, okay."

Dudel took out his pre-prepared notebook, where he had already listed a few questions he wanted to ask the Blue Jay, and he proceeded to ask them one by one in sequence.

"In all of your works, there is always a woman, a woman with Fire Opal eyes. I want to know why that is. Does she have some symbolic meaning?"

Dudel hurriedly added, "I know many people have asked you this question before, and you haven't provided an explanation. If you don't wish to answer, we can skip this question."

"It's alright, I can answer this question," the Blue Jay explained, "One of the reasons I accepted your interview is that I feel it's time to talk about these things."

Dudel was dumbstruck, taking several seconds to comprehend the meaning behind the Blue Jay's words, his emotions uncontrollably erupting with excitement.

The woman with Fire Opal eyes.

In all of the Blue Jay's works, there would always be such a character. She did not participate in the main plotline, like an abrupt shadow weaving through the pages and words.

Omnipresent, eternal.

Critics once lambasted this meaningless character, yet as the Blue Jay crafted one astounding work after another, the woman with Fire Opal eyes gradually became a spiritual icon, a hallmark of the Blue Jay's creations.

There was even a joke: how to determine if a work was by the Blue Jay—just check if there was a woman with Fire Opal eyes in the book.

As time went by, past criticisms faded away, and everyone wanted to know what meaning Fire Opal eyes truly represented.

Over the past decades, countless individuals had interviewed this solitary eccentric, attempting to glean some insight into the woman from his words, yet the Blue Jay remained tight-lipped, no matter the promised value or threats to his person, utterly indifferent.

Until today.

"Sorry, I lost my composure... I have been curious about her since I started school, having read your books, she has long existed within me."

Dudel repeatedly apologized; as a radio host who speaks eloquently past midnight, he considered his social skills quite adept, yet faced with the Blue Jay, he kept showing his shortcomings.

The Blue Jay smiled and waved his hand, "It's alright."

"So, who exactly is she?"

Dudel picked up his pen and notebook, earnestly listening to every word the Blue Jay would say.

People had many speculations about the woman with Fire Opal eyes, the most credible being that she represents a woman the Blue Jay sought but never attained in his youth.

From an external perspective, the Blue Jay had never married, and at fifty-nine still remained single, which made this speculation even more convincing.

"It remains an unspeakable secret."

The Blue Jay raised a finger, placing it in front of his lips, "But what I want to tell you is, my new book will explain everything about her."

"Your new book? You mean a new book!"

Dudel almost choked again; it's been a decade since the Blue Jay released his last work, people thought he wouldn't write anymore, given he already had enough fame and wealth, that his life should only be about enjoyment now.

"Exactly, I've been preparing for ten years... no, far more than ten years, and what I can reveal is, this will be a... well..."

The Blue Jay, undecided about how to describe the book's content, contemplated for a while before settling on the book's type.

"It will be a self-referential fantasy novel.

All the secrets you care about will be answered within this book."

Dudel's breath quickened; he didn't understand what a self-referential fantasy novel meant, but he knew the importance of this news, "This is big news, is this considered an exclusive report for us?"

"Of course not," the Blue Jay raised his brows at Dudel, "I wrote letters to all the major newspapers about this, and you merely happened to ask."

Upon hearing this, Dudel felt a bit disappointed, but disappointment quickly gave way to excitement.

Dudel pursued further, "When will your new book be released?"

The Blue Jay earnestly explained, "It should be some time away; I've finished the first half of the story, but not the second half. Once I've sorted it out, perhaps it could be published in two volumes."

Dudel pursued again, "What about the title of the new book?"

The Blue Jay showed a helpless smile, shook his head, and replied, "Sorry about that, I haven't thought of a name for it yet."

"Is there nothing else you can share?" Dudel asked persistently.

"No, I want to present this work as a surprise for my readers; too many words would just dull that sense of surprise."

Dudel understood and subsequently sighed, "For a reader like me, the release of your new work is already the greatest comfort."

"Then please wait patiently, I trust it won't disappoint you."

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