Various indescribable "beasts" howled throughout the venue, performing all kinds of difficult acts under Zoke's guidance. They even drew lucky audience members onstage for close-up experiences.
It looked spectacular,
but in the eyes of the circus members, the actual performance was merely average, or even subpar. This beast-taming routine was basically no different from the previous ones. The only difference might have been the replacement of a few beasts.
Backstage
was the preparation area for the circus members, located directly beneath the stage.
Clown Art's outfit was especially strange today.
He wore a Sunflower Headset that covered his entire face, to the point of seeming somewhat exaggerated. His overall clothing had also become much bulkier.
Catherine, by contrast, wore the matching Moon Headset. Clearly, the two of them were going to perform together.
Art looked at the completely subjugated and regimented beasts performing onstage and could not help shaking his head.
"Hey, Zoke hasn't innovated at all. An opening performance of this quality is going to disappoint the audience... If he fails to meet the target, perhaps we should consider stripping him of his title as Chief Clown?
"There may not be a suitable replacement Beast Tamer at the moment, but we can't indulge such a low-level performance.
"Wouldn't you agree, Gian?"
"Don't rush to conclusions before the performance ends. I've seen Zoke's ambition with my own eyes. He treasures this circus family and has devoted himself wholeheartedly to building the zoo since joining. In terms of loyalty and effort, he should be above you, Art."
Those words made Art laugh so hard that he clutched his stomach. He even felt as though something was leaking out from beneath his robe.
"Hahahaha~ Effort? Loyalty? Boss has never needed such superficial things. What is the essence of the circus, Gian? You