"One must not spy on a god..."
The low voice of "The Hanged Man," Alger, quickly subsided and vanished, but it still echoed in the ears of everyone present, making them alert to a fact:
Although Mr. "The Fool" usually didn't put on airs, rarely spoke, and almost always granted requests, giving a rather gentle impression, He was still a deity, a deity that cannot be spied upon, a deity high above and beyond reality!
"Justice" Audrey, "The Moon" Emlyn, and the other Tarot Club members instinctively accepted "The Hanged Man's" revised wording in their hearts, pretending they didn't remember that the original phrase should have been "One must not look directly at a god," because they often looked at Mr. "The Fool" to ask questions or seek advice, and Mr. "The Fool" didn't seem to mind.
Of course, they actually hadn't looked directly, because there was the dense grey fog blocking the view… Judging from how "The Hermit" lady had looked just now, Mr. "The Fool" was doing this for their own good… "Justice" Audrey slowly let out a small breath.
At this moment, "The Fool" Klein was thinking:
"Mr. 'The Hanged Man' really cooperated. I was planning to control 'The World' and say something similar to complete the final step of the reprimand..."
He originally felt that making the dummy "The World" say something like "a deity cannot be deceived" or "a deity cannot be spied upon" would be very awkward. If people later learned that this so-called Blessed, this "The World" was actually "The Fool's" alt account, he would be too embarrassed to show his face. But then he thought about it, "The World" had already done similar things before, so one more wouldn't make a difference. Besides, wasn't the key point that no one finds out?
Having overcome the psychological barrier, Klein was just about to act out the rehearsed script when reality exceeded his expectations. "The Hanged Man" seemed to have been shocked by the process of reprimanding "The Hermit" and voluntarily said the words "One must not spy on a god" himself, making the overall effect much more natural and perfect!
Hmm… Regarding the issue of "The Hermit" lady leaking Tarot Club information, "The Fool" only briefly touched on it, issuing a warning through implication. Her subsequent suffering stemmed from spying on a deity, it wasn't something "The Fool" deliberately orchestrated…
This was exactly the result I was hoping for. This preserves the image of "The Fool" most effectively. After all, a deity wouldn't haggle over every detail with mortals; it would diminish His standing too much…
Still, "The Hermit" lady's style is way too bold. I only discovered and confirmed today that she has spied on "The Fool" more than once. While it wasn't out of malice, it was still something worthy of a reprimand. Heh, my previous reactions made her think I "tacitly approved" of her "gaze," so she formed a habit, and just as I expected, she walked right into the crossfire…
Also, without even being sure of Mr. "The Fool's" attitude, she directly gave hints to outsiders. That shows how bold she is. It seems she hasn't suffered enough setbacks before. Today's lesson should be enough to make her remember for a long time…
Then again, considering her state in her dream, this all seems pretty normal… If a child isn't taught, the mother is at fault!
Heh. Today also served as a reprimand for Mr. "The Hanged Man" and the other members, didn't it? Klein chuckled silently to himself in amusement, looked around, and said calmly:
"Let's leave it at that."
Hearing this, "The Hermit" Cattleya, whose spiritual body had just recovered, instantly relaxed. An intense wave of exhaustion and relief surged up, making her want to find a comfortable chair and lie down to rest.
The first time was a warning; the second time won't have a good ending… This pirate general sighed inwardly, warning herself not to play tricks anymore, not to think her hints could fool Mr. "The Fool," and not to have any thoughts of spying on Him again!
The pain she had just experienced was no weaker than the torment of having knowledge forced into her by the Hidden Sage, so she believed without a doubt that Mr. "The Fool" was indeed a deity, a true deity, an unfathomable deity that could not be spied upon!
At least the Queen now knows where to exchange the answers she has been desperately seeking… I can't make any more hints or reminders from now on… Cattleya turned slightly again, and, still trembling faintly, looked towards the head of the long bronze table. This time, she only dared to look at the edge of the table and the armrests. The deep purple in her eyes had also faded considerably.
In the ensuing silence, she said sincerely:
"I will remember your magnanimity."
"The Fool" Klein in the grey fog gave a slight nod, not repeating his previous words.
After a short wait, "The Magician" Fors, beating "Justice" Audrey to it, straightened her back, looked around, and asked:
"Everyone, is anyone interested in taking a murder mission? "The target is an important member of a cult."
Grateful for the kindness of her teacher, Dorian Gray, Fors had recently been wanting to do something for him.
After some thought, she set her sights on an Oracle of the Aurora Order, Louis Venn, who had once caused serious harm to her teacher's family. He was perhaps a "Recorder" or a "Traveler"!
She wasn't arrogant enough to think that just because she had obtained "Leymano's Travels," she could assassinate an experienced Sequence 6 Beyonder skilled at escaping death, let alone a Sequence 5. The reason she even considered it was her belief that the secret organization behind her, the Tarot Club, could provide unimaginable help.
"The Hermit" lady and Mr. "The World" both seemed capable of contending with Louis Venn. If one of them took the job, plus her help with "Leymano's Travels," it might not be impossible…
Of course, she knew her savings weren't enough to pay for the assassination of such a powerful Beyonder like Louis Venn. After all, 830 pounds couldn't even buy one of his hands. She was well aware that when Miss Audrey Hall wanted to kill the Intis Ambassador, a Sequence 6 "Conspirer," she spent over 10,000 pounds. One could imagine the cost for Louis Venn, who was of the same Sequence or even higher!
Fors's plan was to pay for the mission through a series of commissions, using her services to offset the fee. In her mind, with "Leymano's Travels," she now possessed certain abilities and could handle some difficult tasks.
After hearing Miss "The Magician's" request, "The Hermit" Cattleya, "The Hanged Man" Alger, and "Justice" Audrey all turned their gazes to "The World." In their view, this gentleman had a particular liking for hunting Beyonders and possessed sufficient ability.
I'm not in Backlund right now… But I can't reply like that, or it will reveal the "truth" in front of Mr. "The Hanged Man" and Ma'am "The Hermit" that Mr. "The Fool" might only have two or three Blessed ones… Klein manipulated "The World," melded into his senses, let out a hoarse laugh, and said:
"Where is he? What organization? "What Sequence? What are his abilities?"
Huh, Mr. "The World" is a bit different from usual… It's an indescribable feeling, like his mood has suddenly improved. Maybe he really has encountered something worth being happy about… "Justice" Audrey noticed this with interest and began to eagerly guess what good things might have happened to Mr. "The World" recently.