Most of the people who came to see the Monster Circus were already familiar with the face of Wonderstein. His pictures were featured in newspapers and magazines, and Maya's sign, painted at the entrance of the hall, made it impossible to miss.
Dark hair, blue eyes, and a sculpted face.
Tall stature with a well-proportioned figure.
A lively smile.
In this era, photographs were blurry, making it difficult to grasp people's appearances clearly. Portraits were often seen as deceptive due to common retouching tricks.
However, those who had seen him in person unanimously agreed that there was no exaggeration in the rumors about him. Even those who mocked him with his status admitted that he deserved recognition in that aspect.
So, those who came expecting a handsome man were shocked by the unexpected appearance of a grotesque clown. Even other circus performers who had encountered him a few times felt the same way.
