The performance lasted only three hours, yet through hypnotic illusions, it allowed the audience to spend an entire lifetime in a sealed, hopeless space, achieving Fear Maximization.
Clap, clap, clap~ Applause rose from the audience.
The first applause came from Magician Gian, who gave William's performance his highest praise. Catherine followed close behind.
Finally,
Even the Natalie Sisters, who had initially come to watch the magic troupe make fools of themselves, widened their eyes. It was their first time seeing a performance in the form of a "life movie," and two of their four hands began to clap.
The performance ended.
The audience, their minds thoroughly imbued with the Concept of Death and the fear within their bodies completely drained, descended from the stage like walking corpses.
Deep down, they had already judged themselves dead. Their consciousness could no longer coalesce, and having their fear drained also left them unable to produce any emotions. They were essentially empty shells without masters.
Their final fate would naturally be to be dealt with by the circus: their bodies would be killed and buried together.
However, just as the attendants were preparing to clear out the group of walking corpses,
William suddenly raised his voice. "Wait a moment. Dealing with them directly would be too wasteful. The audience will be abandoned by the circus anyway, right? Could you sell them to me? I'm willing to spend the Fear Solution I earned from this performance to purchase the right to use these shells."
The host responsible for this trial performance, the Queen of Hearts, scratched at the playing-card mask covering her face in confusion. "This is the first time I've encountered such a request. Wait a moment. I need to check the exact cost with the finance department."
The Queen of Hearts seemed capable