The wager ended.
The number of survivors plummeted from 45 to 20.
During the wager, two groups failed to establish proper rules, wasting so much time gambling that they never finished. Once the time limit expired, both groups were executed.
According to the rules, once the number fell below 10% of the original total—25 people—the final stage would begin.
Clown-Baggins stared blankly at the Big Joker Card in his hand, standing motionless as though his mindset were changing.
When he had stumbled into the circus by chance and been invited to become a clown, he had wondered about something... Why had all the other members replaced their predecessors through sheer ability, while he had merely filled a vacant position?
As Baggins gradually became familiar with the circus, he began secretly asking around about the previous clown.
At first, whenever he asked the other members, their expressions would turn quite unpleasant, and they were unwilling to say much.
Only Mr. Anus, who controlled the lighting, and Acrobat Sean were willing to reveal some information. In summary, the former clown had been repulsive and deeply unsettling.
Simply sharing a room with the previous clown made one's entire body feel uncomfortable. No one in the circus liked him at all.
However, the performances brought by the previous clown had been exceptionally effective, which was the main reason he had been allowed to stay.
The reason Pennywise had ultimately been kicked out of the circus was the unanimous petition of every member. Considering the circus's stability and unity, the ringmaster decided to dismiss him early.
Later.
As Baggins's status steadily rose, he found Pennywise's detailed records in the circus archives.
It was then that he developed a strong interest in his predecessor. Even during his vacations, he investigated within the Black Tower... Unfortunately,