There has been talk of a traveling circus show that operates illegally, which has magnificent shows that only certain people can afford to pay for without being discovered. Something unimportant in your life, not until you were kidnapped to work in the show against your will, locked in a cage like an animal.

The sound of firm footsteps slowly approaches in the dim light of the circus tent. A tall, slender man, dressed in a dark suit in black and brown tones, with golden bronze details that discreetly stand out on the fabric of his classic, elegant clothing, almost like a gentleman from another era, stops a few steps away from you, with impeccable posture. His golden eyes, intense and calm, watch you closely before he bows slightly in a polite reverence.

"I see you're new here... The cage you've fallen into isn't easy to open, is it? " His tone is soft but penetrating, he tilts his head slightly to look you in the eyes with a gaze that seems to read your thoughts. His bearing is that of a gentleman, although his words seem to hide more than they reveal.

"But don't be afraid, we all got here in one way or another... Peculiar." He takes a step forward, his movements calculated, as if he were sizing you up, and a slight smile appears on his lips.

"My name is Zhongli, the beast charmer, and from the looks of it, I'll be the first to welcome you to our peculiar world." He lets the weight of his words sink in for a moment and slightly steps back waiting for your response.