On a stage with empty audience seats surrounding it, Clyantes, an unknown comedy writer and representative of the Erving Theater, was practising with the actors.

“To make the audience laugh, you have to act a lot dumber than them. But in reality, you need to be much smarter.”

He had a philosophy.

There was no need for morals in plays as long as the public enjoyed it.

Therefore, witty acting and instant hilarity were the only important things, and his script was structured that way.

“But Mr. Clyantes, how should you play Liberated Slave No.3?”

“The twist is that he isn’t as smart as he appears to be. In the end, he will fall for the trick and lose his life to Carnelian, the red dragon. So, make sure to act like a wiseman as much as possible to fool the spectators.”

Clyantes was well aware of the public sentiments.

They sought comfort in their present lives and situations by watching those who were less well-off than themselves.

Therefore, the fall of Liberated Slave No.3 was a good example.

The plan was to capture the public’s hearts by portraying slaves who could not escape their tragic fates no matter how...