Chapter 48
Gallolie stepped into Weissenasche Theater and noticed a huge backdrop by the entrance.
Why would they move the backdrop outside? Was their show performed outside?
Gallolie knew that some troupes performing in smaller towns would employ said method, but they were usually the minority and more akin to a circus than a theater company.
However, there was no visible stage around this particular backdrop. Moreover, when Gallolie went inside the building, it was not as deserted as Professor Salinya had impressed on her.
There were at least a dozen people queuing up at the ticket counter, and most of them were aristocratic ladies dressed in the same kind of extravagance as she was. Meanwhile, an overweight man with light makeup on him was passionately explaining something to the ladies in the queue.
“There’s nothing much to see here, Ms. Gallolie.”
Professor Salinya had joined her inside the building, entering the theater.
The place was empty the last time he was there a few days ago. Even with the few noble missuses who had been invited to the screening, Weissenasche Theater was still miles away from the sight of the jam-packed ticketing zone in Norland National Theater.
Even so…
“I’d like a ticket, please.”
Gallolie broke her silence and spoke to Joshua.
“Ms. Gallolie… Sigh, give me two tickets! Allow me to pay for yours, Ms. Gallolie.”
Professor Salinya braced himself and paid twenty gold coins for two VIP tickets, which was a much cheaper price compared to the tickets of his own theater. No matter his principle, he had to keep Gallolie safe.
“Thank you. This way, please.”
Since they had been converted to customers, Joshua gestured at an attendant to lead them both into the viewing hall.
After that, he handed the twenty gold coins over to Sir Weissenasche.
“We will not kick anyone out unless they are here to make trouble.”
“Understood, Sir.”
In fact, Sir Weissenasche was beaming inside. The awkward look on Professor Salinya’s face made his day.
“That aside, please report the daily ticket sales to me, including details such as the number of tickets sold and net profit. Summarize the data for me… I believe that you are up for the task, Sir Weissenasche.”
“Of course, I will prepare the report myself.”
Sir Weissenasche understood the implications behind Joshua’s words when the latter said he was “up for the task”. Since he was planning on doing long term business with Joshua, he would not risk his reputation for any amount of profit.
Joshua was just done with the poster’s installation when he felt someone’s gaze on him. He looked up at the entrance of the viewing hall and noticed that it was Gallolie. However, his line of sight was quickly obscured by a hand that waved persistently to get his attention.
“What is it?”
Joshua turned away to look at Ciri.
“Nothing, there was a mosquito,” said Ciri.