Aside from the performance area and the hidden area where Boss stayed, he had explored nearly all of the circus's main areas and had also met most of its core members.
The one who had left the deepest impression on William was undoubtedly Mr. Rabbit of the Acrobatic Troupe.
Although Zoke and Catherine had both warned him about the danger of the Acrobatic Troupe and Mr. Rabbit,
William would definitely go there again afterward. That cyberpunk-style flesh club was simply too spectacular, to the point of being addicting. After experiencing the sensation of wearing the headgear once, he wanted to experience it a second time.
Next, they returned to the Magic District, but Beast Tamer Zoke still accompanied him the entire way, his arm draped tightly over William's shoulder.
"Senior Zoke, I have a question."
"Go ahead."
"Come to think of it, we haven't been to the performance hall yet, right? The area where all those audience members gather... It's strange. The core members are clearly still resting and rehearsing in their respective areas, so what performance are the audience from Human Town watching?"
"Well~ the circus is currently in the 'Trial Operation Phase.' The people performing are all newcomers like you, allowing them to accumulate performance experience and earn a little Fear Fee.
"It also lets us conduct effective recruitment, bringing in potential talents like you, William.
"After all, this is only a low-level human breeding ground. It simply isn't worthy of a Formal Performance. Humans who haven't been opened up yet will die instantly just from hearing the bizarre melodies played during a Formal Performance.
"You really need to hurry. The trial operation only has two days left. You can also take this opportunity to go onstage and hone your skills, then see how it goes.
"After all,