Chapter 97 – Funny Show of Circus (18)
The price of 15 coopers per night was no decoration.
“Wow, what a fucking bitch.”
I admired it while taking off the mask in the special room I was guided to. I thought it was a country estate, but I’m really sorry. It seems to be worth 150,000 won a day.
– Fluffy.
“Come on.”
Lying on the bed, it is so soft and comfortable. This is a good night’s sleep tonight. Fran also took off her coat and admired it.
“Cool. It’s like a mansion.”
“Let’s make a lot of money later and live in a place like this, we.”
“Puhh. In that case, we’ll both have to work really hard.”
Fran laughed like that and then came next to me and said.
“Come on, Nor. Take off your clothes now.”
“Yes?”
What do you say? I opened my eyes blankly. Merge? Do you mean to float once?
Write. I’m kind of tired now. I didn’t even imagine that I would react like this to Fran’s invitation, but it seemed pretty difficult.
“Franc. Can’t we just get some sleep tomorrow or tonight? I’m tired today so I can’t get an erection.”
“Stop talking nonsense, take off your top. Look at the wounds.”
“Oh yes.”
My girlfriend has been very outspoken.
No, I can still feel the love in my tone and eyes, but it feels like the stage of motherly love has leveled up.
It was her mother’s gaze as she watched the baby, who used to be happy just by looking at it, now grow up and walk around on her feet. I feel the attitude of trying to deal with her mistakes severely. Oh wow.
─Help.
She took off her top and revealed her pumped up muscles. Fran gently touched my back.
“This will probably leave a scar. Nor, didn’t you get poisoned from the fight earlier? Is that okay?”
“I’m fine now. I also drank a detoxifying potion.”
“Let’s rest for a while and then go to the temple. What if something happens?”
“Yes, yes. Come and go.”
If you were going to take Frann to the hospital later, it was strictly forbidden to say “No” Or “Okay” Here. I changed her clothes again and went to the shrine with Frank.
“Nothing wrong.”
The young priest rushed to see the doctor in 10 minutes and sold an antidote for 10 coppers.
It is a cheap product because the effect is slow and the material is cheap. It is said to be an item that dissolves paralysis poison. The taste was fishy and bitter enough to make me wonder if semen would taste like this.
“Gweehek.”
“Nor, can I eat?”
“Uh. I will eat something and forget this taste…”
I bought enough food to eat while I was away.
The only mistake was that he couldn’t eat at the restaurant because he had to wear an Arthur Wayne mask at the 15 Cooper Inn.
“Did you hear? The identity of the kidnappers was a circus troupe!”
“Of course I heard. Why are you afraid to go to the circus?”
I was buying some overpriced ham at the grocery store when I overheard the conversation. The store owner was chatting with leisurely fathers.
“I don’t know if that’s why, but I heard that the Flangungkula Circus is leaving today for the last time. To celebrate the capture of the kidnapper, tonight’s performance is free or something!”
“It’s nice to hear that. It’s reassuring to know that you’re leaving.”
“Since this happened, shall we go see a free circus? I didn’t go because it was a waste of money, so wouldn’t the last one be good?”
“Heh. I’ll think about it.”
I left the store behind the chatter. Fran twisted her head under her mask.
“Did you hear? Lalilura’s circus troupe, today is their last performance and they say they’re leaving Haysbent tomorrow.”
“Yes. If Sargadis isn’t your next destination, it’s time to say goodbye.”
I answered. It’s very unfortunate, but the world is a series of encounters and partings. Our capture of them was also a one-sided nuisance.
“Franc. Shall we go say hello tonight? Cleanse your eyes that are rotten from watching that damn freak show, and say goodbye.”
“Is that so? If it were Ralilura, I’d come to say hello before leaving, but it would be quicker for us to go.”
So, I decided to go see the circus again tonight.
If the last circus you saw was the worst abuse show, wouldn’t it leave a nasty aftertaste? I’m sorry for making Lalilura come early in the morning to say goodbye.
─Wow, wow.
We went back to the inn and ate. Come to think of it, I didn’t feel like I ate anything today, so almost a day’s worth of food went into my stomach.
After eating two loaves of Frandot bread full of smoked ham, I passed out.
“Nor. Hey, it’s the first time I’ve eaten this much in one meal.”
“I feel like I’m the best ever.”
The groceries I bought were all gone, but it was worth it. It was because I was starving all day long fighting and running away and drying my blood.
I was packing up my luggage after a late meal, but something suddenly came to my mind. After talking to Fran, I went alone to the place where the Cream Sauce Circus was located.
“—Ah.”
It was seen that someone had already made the grave in the place where the bodies of the cats might have been.
Since the Germanic-style tomb was made by humans, it was very clumsy, so I could roughly guess who made it.
‘It’s a bicorn guy.’
That colt, I don’t know if he got out of the city properly. It wouldn’t be easy to cross the castle wall or escape the guard no matter how much rune magic he shoots.
While thinking so, I got down on one knee in front of the tomb.
“… I’m sorry for you guys. It may not be enough, but please take this.”
─Toouk.
In front of the graves of the two cats, a reward fish was placed. 3 fish per fish. Among the fish available here, it was the most expensive and delicious item.
“But you got your revenge.”
I muttered. Arrested Roman and Anasis are said to be executed after interrogation.
Even though he is a foreigner, there are so many crimes committed in Korea that an enforcer from Romania will come and hold an execution ceremony.
‘The Executioner is a downgraded version of the Heretic Inquisitor, so there’s no chance he’ll survive.’
Even aristocrats fall into ruin or run away after playing shit when an enforcement officer comes forward.
The hole in which the former circus master and clown whose property was seized would not exist even if the sky fell.
─Such.
I put my hands together and prayed for the cats good luck.
As on Earth, in another world, cats were loved creatures. Even in mythology, he was given a luxurious position, such as pulling the goddess’s chariot.
So, if there is an afterlife, I hope to meet a good master there.
Even though I was a non-religious person, I would have had the qualifications to wish for it.
***
After visiting the graves of the cats, it was time for the circus to open.
“It’s not even 7 o’clock yet.”
“Because if you go late and don’t have a seat, you’re the king of words.”
Fran and I went to the Colosseum a little earlier than the start time to secure a seat. They also wore masks and robes.
“Ah! Are there any male and female couples there?!”
However, the circus performer who was guiding people at the entrance saw us and opened his arms.
“Excuse me! Are you Mr. Wayne and his crew?!”
“Yes. That’s right. What are you doing?”
I asked nervously.
Having solved the kidnapping case, we asked for protection of anonymity. However, if word leaked from the guards, there might be someone recognizing us. Isn’t it said that a horse without feet can travel a thousand miles?
Fortunately, however, the circus performer said something different.
“No, that’s it! Because the captain has said that if you come to visit, you will be taken to a special room! He purposely rented a special room at the Colosseum to say thank you!”
“Ah, is that so?”
Fortunately, it seems that this member only received instructions from Alexandra.
By the way, we didn’t know if we would come or not, but they rented out even a special room.
I was a little burdened, but I obediently followed. Because there seemed to be no empty seats. Even though we came out fairly early, there were quite a few people who fell for the word ‘free concert’.
─Druck.
We were guided to a special room along with the member.
But there were people who were completely unexpected waiting for us.
Siamese twins, a one-armed man and a woman, a man without a lower body and a man without arms!
They were none other than Freak Show performers.
“Oh, you are here!”
They looked happy when Fran and I appeared. But his body was stiff and he couldn’t come close to us.
I could barely figure out why. Those who have lived as disabled people must be afraid of being hated or frightened by us.
So, I asked for a handshake. I’m not a fucking racist who discriminates against people based on appearance.
“Yes. I’m glad you look healthy. I am Arthur Wayne.”
“S, this is Spike Olds Ryan. The one on the left is my brother Bravo, and I am Spike.”
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Spike. Mr Bravo.”
They shook hands with Fran and me awkwardly. They exchanged bows with a man without both arms.
“Oh, how are you?”
“Yeah. Hello.”
Fran, who was afraid of them at first, spoke softly as if it were a lie. Well, the atmosphere here was quite different from the dark tent that created the atmosphere of fear.
After greeting them, I asked carefully.
“So, what brought you here today?”
“That… I just wanted to say thank you.”
Siamese twins, Spike, bowed down to me and Fran, as if they were the representatives of the party.
“Thank you for your help. I was able to say hello to Ms. Lalilura, but I couldn’t even see the two of them properly…”
“Oh, never mind that. It’s a sin to tell you, but to be honest, I didn’t have the confidence to take responsibility for your treatment.”
I dared to tell the truth. It was because it was burdensome to receive their thanks.
I didn’t even think about how Fran and the disabled would live after losing their job called Freak Show.
“We just couldn’t tolerate the actions of Roman and Anasis. It would be safe to say that the number of people who are thankful for us is wrong.”
“Even so, it is.”
Spike lowered his eyes and said. His brother Bravo, attached to the same body, took the horse.
“We lived silently and pretended not to see the death or suffering of our children.”
“I know.”
“… Yes. We were trying to ignore our guilt and misunderstood the violence of the circus troupe as punishment for them. Even though our pain is of no comfort to the children. So——”
“Everyone has done their part just by accusing the circus troupe of corruption.”
I decided not to listen to him to the end.
If I had been taken to a battlefield as a slave for arrows without the ability to translate, I might have done something comparable to them.
It is wrong to accuse the victims of the same suffering from each other.
“At least I think so.”
“… Thank you.”
All the disabled people bowed their heads again. I just told them the theory.
“To be intrusive, the apology you just made should go to the abducted children.”
“I apologized to the children over and over again. They said that the children would go back to their hometowns or be left in an orphanage here. Since they are still young children, they say that if they receive treatment and correct their posture, they can return to normal.”
“Really?”
As Fran said casually, she wiped her chest. I was relieved to hear that too.
“I’m glad.”
Then, could Rosanna’s crooked back be healed? Just hearing that story made me feel like it was meaningful to meet these people again.
Said she, a one-armed dwarf woman who introduced herself as Niwera.
“We also joined the circus at Alexandra’s recommendation. He also said he would continue to hire me if I could prove my skills.”
“You guys can do it.”
“Haha. I will do my best. Animals… I’m a little sorry, but they say they’ve found the next owners. I heard you can’t release them into the wild.”
“Is that so?”
I had nothing to say about that either.
I wanted to take care of the animals who challenged the freedom revolution with me, but it would be ironic if I released them into the field and harmed people.
Is it a struggle for survival in the wild or the comfort of a zoo?
Which one was better would depend on the time and place.
“They say an animal dealer is coming from Germania, so until then, I will stay in this city.”
“I wish you all a good future.”
I said so sincerely. Of course, these words alone would not mean anything, but everyone including Spike nodded as if they were moved.
“This is all we wanted to say. We can’t appear in the show because our skills are still lacking, but everyone please enjoy the circus.”
“Yes. Goodbye.”
The group, who were part of the Freak Show, thanked us and left. Fran sighed in the cold night air in the spacious, empty room.
“I feel like something is going on.”
“Me too. I wish you well, all of them.”
It’s irresponsible, but there was nothing else we could do besides praying like that.
We had no intention of pretending to be saints while taking responsibility for other people’s affairs.
