章 73: Chapter 73 - They Expected Perfection

"Mr. Phoenix, please wait."

As Marco Phoenix was about to leave the room, one of the judges called out his name, stopping him in his tracks. Curious, he turned around to face the judge, wondering what could be so urgent.

"What?"

"Mr. Phoenix, I believe you should give more attention to the last candidate."

"Why should I?" Marco inquired, his eyebrows raising in question.

"It was Mr. Theo who personally recommended this individual for his potential in acrobatics," the judge revealed.

Marco's interest was piqued by the mention of Theo's endorsement. It was not often that Theo, a respected figure in the acrobatics community, would personally vouch for a performer's potential.

"Theo?" Marco murmured, his curiosity clearly aroused by the unexpected recommendation. "What's so special about this man that Theo felt compelled to recommend him?"