Seeing that everyone had memorized the corresponding numbers and dates, Klein nodded at Miss Justice, indicating that she could speak.
"Mr. Fool… Similar to Mr. Tower, I've also found two ladies who are suitable for our Tarot Club. They're Beyonders and have their own circles and resources in Backlund. They're also able to keep secrets and have good character. Are you willing to let them join the gathering?" Audrey deliberated for a few seconds and resisted the urge to immediately talk about Qilangos. She first asked the question she had always wanted to ask.
Seeing Mr. Tower successfully pull his friend into the gathering, she couldn't help but wish to imitate him.
Xio immediately looked at Justice Audrey with an odd expression. She thought, This description… Could she be referring to me and Fors?
Could it be that even if I hadn't been set up by Ebner, I would've been set up by Miss Audrey?
Derrick was also very interested in this as he looked sideways at Mr. Fool, awaiting "His" answer.
Alger sighed secretly. He didn't have anyone he could recommend.
Why are all of you trying to pull people into the Tarot Club? However, there's no hope for a short period of time… As a Sequence 7 Beyonder, Miss Xio has already placed a huge burden on me. I probably have to wait until the Clown potion is further digested before I can pull in another member.
Klein lampooned as he chuckled.
"It's still the same as before. First, secretly reveal my name to them, and then I'll give them a certain test."
As for the test, I'll think about it after I've decided…
"That's great!" Audrey was relieved. As she considered how she could reveal Mr. Fool's honorific name to Xio and Fors, she looked across the table and said, "Mr. Hanged Man, there's been progress regarding Qilangos."
Alger sat up straight and couldn't hide his joy as he asked,
"Where is he?"
"Unfortunately, he noticed our investigation the moment we found traces of him. It's even possible that he killed someone related to him. If it wasn't for the person I entrusted my services to have a friend of special status, Qilangos would've probably been attacked as well, afraid of attracting trouble." Audrey recounted the important points of the investigation report that Xio and Fors had submitted.
In the report, Xio hoped to pressurize Qilangos through the officials, especially the Church of Storms, so that he would commit mistakes and reveal his motives in Backlund. Audrey didn't go into detail, believing that with Mr. Hanged Man's intelligence, he would definitely be able to think of this.
As for the possibility that someone in MI9 might be colluding with Qilangos, the report Xio had submitted to the military wasn't given much attention. Audrey herself didn't know about it, because Xio hadn't written anything in her investigation results.
Furthermore, Audrey still didn't know that Xio had become a spy in MI9. She only believed that she was a rather famous bounty hunter.
Sitting a spot away from Audrey, Xio's expression turned even odder. Thankfully, the gray fog prevented anyone from seeing her.
As the person who was "almost" attacked by Qilangos, she couldn't help but have a strange feeling when she heard his investigation report being brought to such a "Divine Council" for discussion.
Elsewhere, Alger pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.
"I will pay close attention."
With that said, he turned to look at the end of the long bronze table and respectfully said,
"Honorable Mr. Fool, once I figure out Qilangos's true motives and the very important and mystical item he's trying to obtain, I'll recite your name and inform you through a ritual… I wonder if you're willing to listen to these trivial matters of the mortal world?"
He didn't repeat his request for The Fool's Blessed to provide him with help. Since he had already mentioned it and The Fool had given an answer, there was no need for him to harp on it. Otherwise, he would anger the deity.
Therefore, Alger only expressed his desire to "report."
If the final temptation was sufficient, he believed that Mr. Fool's Blessed would definitely appear.
That's not a problem, as long as you don't report it in the middle of the night… What if Mr. Fool goes bald one day due to a lack of sleep… After lampooning a few times, Klein leaned back in his chair and nodded gently. He replied in a deep voice,
"Sure."
Upon hearing The Fool's reply, Alger heaved a sigh of relief. He lowered his head and said humbly,
"Please allow me to praise you in advance."
Mr. Hanged Man seems to be a lot more respectful and proactive towards me, The Fool, today… What triggered him?
Klein was secretly surprised, but he didn't show it. All he did was smile and maintain his unfathomable posture.
As for the hidden meaning in his words, Klein naturally understood it as well. However, Mr. Fool didn't personally promise it. Who made the rule that he would provide help once he heard it?
However, compared to before, he now had more confidence because his real ally, the mysterious Mr. Azik, was in Backlund.
Seeing that the exchange between The Hanged Man and Mr. Fool had come to an end, Judgment Xio thought of Darkholme, who was nowhere to be found and likely dead. Although he was a complete thug, he had died because of her request. If possible, she was willing to seek revenge for him.
Xio hesitated before asking,
"Honorable Mr. Fool, perhaps I might be able to help with Mr. Hanged Man's matter… If I obtain very useful and timely information, can I recite your name and inform you and Mr. Hanged Man through a ritual?"
As for the technique of fleecing Mr. Fool, Ebner was afraid that it would scare Xio. He hadn't mentioned it when he introduced the Tarot Club to her, so Xio wasn't aware.
Look, Miss Judgment is so polite! She even knew to ask if I could help her pass on the message… She's not like the others who have already been led astray by the Tower!
I hope Miss Judgment can keep doing this… But with her relationship with Mr. Tower, it might be very difficult…
Recalling the previous "late-night livestreams," Klein lampooned inwardly as he said with a deep voice through the thick gray fog,
"Sure."
Audrey, Alger, and Derrick didn't have any additional thoughts on this matter. They had previously communicated and traded with each other through Mr. Fool, and they were already used to it. They only felt that this was a normal perk that Mr. Fool had bestowed upon the Tarot Club members.
In the previous exchange, Ebner didn't interject. Although he knew Qilangos's motives, there wasn't enough evidence to verify his "inference." Secondly, he wanted to use Mr. Azik's "plot" to intercept Qilangos to find the Death Consul, but he didn't wish to expose Admiral Hurricane.
After seeing that the matter regarding Qilangos had come to an end, and considering how he had handed in the Fallen Morning Star last week, he couldn't help but look up at Klein. He then stood up and bowed, asking indirectly,
"Honorable Mr. Fool, I wonder if your Blessed has received the gold pounds I sacrificed?"
Yes, I've confirmed it over again. There's a total of 300 pounds. They're all real money. They're lying in the junk pile beside me…
Klein muttered to himself in delight, quickly realizing what Mr. Tower was asking.
However, he had already decided to drag it out for a week before telling her the results of the divination to show how difficult it was for his Blessed to investigate, as well as how valuable the information was.
After all, Mr. Tower also had a grudge against the mystical item, and he had no plans on using it anytime soon.
Therefore, The Fool Klein leaned back in his chair, half-closed his eyes, and said in a deep voice,
"I'm not too concerned about such trivial matters… However, the birth of a Fallen Morning Star might involve a secret existence. My Blessed is still investigating."
That Flower-Faced Fox who was doing a dream divination is talking to Emperor Roselle, but there's no sign of him. That should be enough of a secret, right? I'm not lying either… Klein added inwardly.
This… Don't tell me you're bragging? Ebner tried hard to hide his suspicious eyes and emotions, but he quickly analyzed inwardly.
Klein wouldn't use pure lies to fool the Tarot Club members. He mostly used vague words to fool others… In that case, the revelation he divined likely had a hidden existence.
Who could it be? Concealment… Could it be the Goddess? Hmm, probably not. If it's the Goddess, Klein probably wouldn't even be able to come up with the conclusion that it involves a secret existence…
Sigh, the reason why Klein didn't tell me directly is most likely because he still has uses for the Fallen Morning Star. Besides, if that so-called Blessed of his only took less than a week to find information involving a secret existence, I'm afraid it wouldn't be convincing enough…
From the looks of it, I'll have to wait a week… No, I won't know the outcome until two weeks later… Thankfully, I'm not in a hurry to know this. Its potential threat is the smallest around me.
With this in mind, Ebner snapped to his senses and bowed at Mr. Fool once again before sitting down.
When Justice and The Hanged Man heard the conversation between him and Mr. Fool, the former exclaimed inwardly, 'Just any Beyonder item in your hand involves a secret existence. Mr. Tower is indeed very mysterious and powerful.'
As for The Hanged Man, he found it a matter of course. As someone who could hunt down the Demoness of Affliction and kill Admiral Hell, he had to hand over the item to Mr. Fool for inspection due to his reservations. It definitely had a special background.
I wonder who the hidden existence involved is…
Xio had long heard from Ebner about his suspicion of the item, so she wasn't surprised. However, she had a better understanding of Mr. Fool's "easy-going" attitude.
He could even entrust a dangerous item identification to "His" Blessed? All he paid was a little gold pound?
What Ebner said previously was right. Mr. Fool was truly a "amiable" god.