These words caused an uproar in the room.
In the back row of the audience, many people stood up, trying to determine whether the fish in the tank on stage was a real dead mermaid.
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, their voices so loud they seemed ready to tear the roof off the enormous performance venue, which could hold 100,000 people.
"We spent tens of thousands on tickets, not to see dead mermaids! And we have no interest in watching you mistreat marine life!!!"
"What's going on with the Amazing Circus?! Have they thrown away their reputation after all these years?!"
"What talk of promoting peace? I think you're just using mermaids as a tool to make money. Now that you've tortured them to death, the two races might go to war again. And you're still making short videos to promote peace? It's disgusting!!!"
"Where is Du Zhongli? Why isn't he showing up?! We demand an explanation! I just want to know, what good does it do him to wage war against mermaids?!"
Some children were frightened by the noisy scene, shrinking into their mothers' arms and crying incessantly.
"Mommy...don't fight..."
There were tens of thousands of people in the venue, and the least spent was 20,000.
Now, not only has a huge amount of money gone down the drain, but they have also witnessed the tragic state of the mermaids.
The mermaid was tortured to death, and by a circus that was highly respected among humans.
If this matter is exposed, it will inevitably trigger a war between the two races.
Moreover, news reports just a few days ago revealed that the newly appointed leader of Atlantis, Mu Nancheng, is a savage sea monster.
They are strong in combat and can cast spells.
A trident can command the ocean.
It's important to know that oceans account for 71% of the total area of the Earth.
Human technology is more advanced than that of mermaids.
However, the mysterious and ancient civilization of Atlantis should not be underestimated.
In this situation, if the two races go to war, neither will gain any advantage.
The audience members were all on edge and determined to get an explanation from Du Zhongli.
The staff were so anxious they were almost in tears.
They gathered backstage, discussing things until they were dizzy and almost came to blows.
However, no matter how strong the words were, no one dared to go out and pull the fish tank containing the dead mermaid back.
Because the audience outside is too fierce, they would be devoured alive if they went out, and they didn't want to risk their lives.
Soon, the staff member who went to find Du Yiming to "take charge of the overall situation" returned tremblingly.
He looked like he had been through some kind of shock; he was covered in sweat, and even his lips were completely bloodless.
I ran frantically to the staff, finally catching my breath, and returned completely bewildered:
"Something terrible has happened! I found Mr. Du's empty wheelchair at the Mermaid Pavilion, and in the shark tank, I even saw scraps of his clothes!"
"Mr. Du... Mr. Du looks like he's been eaten by a shark!!!"
As she spoke, tears involuntarily streamed down her face, startling her.
In the stands, the crowd grew increasingly agitated, and soon someone shouted:
"You won't give us an explanation, huh? Then we'll go find out from the back office ourselves!"
Before he finished speaking, he and several friends jumped off the audience seats and onto the stage.
Once someone started, more and more daring viewers went down to demand an explanation for the money they had wasted and for the sake of any potential future wars.
The staff were trembling with fear. They quickly retreated to their workroom, locked the door, and dialed Du Zhongli's number, begging him to come back and save the circus.
On the other end of the phone, Du Zhongli's furious voice came through:
"I'm only away on a business trip for a few days, and you can't even enjoy a proper circus performance! Enough said! I'm going back right now. Go and open the hidden fish tank under the stage and release that crazed mermaid. Let these ungrateful people see for themselves who started this war!"
"Yes, yes, Chairman, we'll go right away!"
Several staff members hung up the phone, walked to the control panel, and pressed the red button that was normally absolutely forbidden to be touched...
The next moment, a section of the stage floor suddenly collapsed.
Immediately afterwards, a female mermaid with a red fish tail jumped out.
His eyes were bloodshot, and he was filled with murderous intent.
She screamed uncontrollably, her sharp nails instantly scratching several living people who were near her.
Upon seeing the mermaid's face clearly, Si Jin, who had been calmly watching the show, immediately stood up.
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[Rice Ball] I'm sorry, my darlings, I'm stuck on this, completely stuck, only managing to write 50 words in half an hour. Maybe my brain isn't working well tonight, hahaha!
I'll finish all four chapters during the day, and then I'll post this one! Love you all, sob sob.
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