Although the circus troupe might indeed go to the public area to dine, that was still a rare occurrence.
They themselves were under immense "pressure."
No mistakes whatsoever were allowed during circus performances. If someone caused an act to be interrupted, not only would they lose their position and be thrown out of the circus,
they might even suffer the ringmaster's wrath and be dealt with as a failed product.
Before a performance, they had to conduct dozens, sometimes even hundreds, of rehearsals. Every minute and every second was exceedingly precious.
Troupe members would generally consider takeout as a solution—having their butler serve their food and deliver it to the rehearsal room.
However.
Today, the clown cited poor condition as a reason to suggest that everyone go to the banquet hall for a meal.
Since he himself was involved in multiple acts, the rehearsal was temporarily suspended for One Hour after discussion...
More importantly,
this clown was entirely different from his predecessor.
He was highly renowned among the troupe and well-liked by his companions. Everyone was willing to approach him; it could be said that he had the most friends in the circus.
At his suggestion, two other important members arrived with him.
Two Special Individuals bearing the titles of acrobat and Lighting Technician followed behind the clown, currently looking around at the "audience" in the banquet hall.
Han Dong and Governor Willis happened to be surrounded by a group of ill-intentioned people, allowing them to remain concealed.
"So this is the 'new clown' replacing Pennywise... He seems to possess an attribute related to laughter, just like me. But it isn't mad laughter—it's something else.
Better not observe him. It could easily trigger Resonant Induction and expose me."
When Han Dong shifted his gaze to the acrobat beside the clown,