Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Alice, Learn from Audrey!
Chapter 148: Alice, Learn from Audrey!
It seems that Miss "Destiny" is more obedient in front of Mr. Fool, which is good... No, Audrey, stop thinking about it!
To stop her mind from wandering, or at least to change the subject of her thoughts, Audrey asked:
"What kind of organization is it? To have caught your attention?"
Audrey did not immediately receive a response from Mr. Fool.
A few minutes later, the gray fog reappeared before her, showing an image of Miss "Destiny" with her appearance obscured:
"Do not mention the name of that organization or its leader in the real world. That organization has a unique trait.
"Anything spoken will be known."
Audrey suddenly stood up and paced around the room.
Anything spoken will be known... My God, this organization sounds so mysterious, just like our Tarot Club!
I never knew such an organization existed. Even when Mr. Hanged Man explained the common knowledge of various forces, he never mentioned this organization... Not even a hint of its characteristics!
It sounds more mysterious and unknown than the "Aurora Order" and the "School of Life," so much so that even the well-informed, knowledgeable Mr. Hanged Man, who has close ties with the Church of the Storms, lacks understanding...
Moreover, their actions directly target the kingdom's great nobles, some of the most powerful people in the world...
They might be the true observers and manipulators of the supernatural world!
This sounds so cool. As expected, Mr. Fool is concerned with an existence as remarkable as our Tarot Club!
The last time Mr. Hanged Man asked for the help of His followers, it succeeded not because the promised reward was rich enough, but because Mr. Fool himself was targeting this organization...
However, this time Miss "Destiny" remembered to remind us... Oh, no, actually, it seems Miss "Destiny" has always remembered to remind us...
Although Miss "Destiny" loves to play, she seems quite reliable when it comes to important matters... right? Uh, is this why I subconsciously thought Miss "Destiny" wouldn't remind us...
After a series of wild thoughts, the shock of Duke Negan's death had almost worn off for Audrey. She walked to the full-length mirror, slightly raised her chin, and began to think as she looked at herself.
The girl in the mirror had blonde hair and blue eyes, with a perfect arc formed by her slightly raised chin. Looking at herself in the mirror, Audrey's mood calmed down a bit.
"Even Duke Negan, an extraordinary person under tight protection, was assassinated, let alone an ordinary father.
"Although judging from the situation in the treasury, there must be quite a few extraordinary people at home, and the Goddess' church will provide additional protection, it still doesn't bring peace of mind. Duke Negan's guards were no less capable...
"Come on, Audrey, quickly advance to Sequence 7, Sequence 6, hide in the shadows, and be the last line of defense for your father, mother, and brothers!"
For the first time in her life, Audrey felt an urgent desire to advance her sequence for reasons beyond her own interest.
...
Alice's weekend was extremely peaceful, mainly because she didn't run into Audrey when she went to Viscount Glylint's banquet to eat ice cream—she had specifically brought chocolate for Susie!
Compared to the quiet and well-behaved "Lucky Charm," Amon's gift was as mischievous as he was—I'm saying, that bottle of "Provocateur" potion was finally drunk dry by the bottle itself, and now...
Alice looked at the chibi Amon, who was cursing loudly, and fell into deep thought.
I have to say, this extraordinary item is quite successful. Although Amon's portrait was added later by Alice, after the potion was absorbed, this Amon even had expressions when he cursed...
I really want to show it to Amon...
Alice glanced out the window and suddenly regretted not agreeing to Klein's suggestion to visit Amon's tomb.
No, it's too dangerous. It would be so awkward if there was really an Amon inside. Don't go, definitely don't go...
Alice timely persuaded herself.
...
At exactly three o'clock on Monday afternoon, the deep red, illusory light lit up as scheduled. Alice opened her eyes and appeared above the gray fog.
In a good mood, Audrey stood up as usual, slightly lifted her skirt, and saluted Klein, who was at the head of the bronze long table: "Good afternoon, Mr. Fool~"
Her cheerful voice broke the silence above the gray fog, slightly improving Klein's mood. He couldn't help but think: See, Alice, learn from her!
Below the gray fog, Klein's mouth twitched slightly. Then, he responded in Mr. Fool's usual calm tone: "Good afternoon, Miss Justice."
This greeting marked the beginning of this Tarot Club meeting. After everyone finished their greetings, Audrey said to the figure in the gray fog:
"Respected Mr. Fool, I have obtained three new pages of Roselle's diary."
These three pages came from the "Psychological Alchemy Union," which she had formally joined. Of course, her main gains were a "Mind Reader" potion and the formula for the "Psychiatrist" potion.
—This was also why Alice couldn't meet Susie.
"What reward do you want?" Klein asked with a smile.
"Just..." Audrey hesitated, glanced at Alice, and carefully answered, "Just as a reward for Miss 'Destiny's' reminder, is that okay?"
Klein's smile froze instantly. Sure enough, Alice immediately shifted her attention from the bench leg, raised her head, and asked:
"Why should the reward for me be given to... why should it be given to Her?"
Feeling that something was wrong after hearing Audrey's words, Alger silently lowered his head but couldn't help speculating what Alice almost blurted out.
Was it "he," or Mr. Fool's real name?
—He remembered Mr. Fool had admitted that Miss "Destiny" had called Him by His real name.
Alice's threatening gaze remained on Audrey, who cautiously cast a pleading look at Mr. Fool, who didn't really want to intervene.
... Why are you looking at me as if I can control her!
Klein cursed inwardly, then manipulated "The World" to say: "Even if it's given to you, it has to be handed over by Mr. Fool, right?"
With a reason, Alice pouted and lay back down.
Audrey breathed a sigh of relief and explained to Alice: "I'm sorry, Miss 'Destiny,' I thought..."
I thought it didn't matter which of you two received it... Audrey said softly in her heart but hesitated about how to express this.
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