"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool, and everyone else."
Within the majestic palace of the Gray Fog world, Miss Justice, Audrey Hall's crisp and pleasant greeting rang out. Everyone, including the Fool, responded to the young lady, and the atmosphere around the bronze long table became livelier.
The North Continent was about to enter the bitter cold of December. Even this isolated Gray Fog seemed to have turned chilly, making everyone somewhat lethargic. No one had found any new pages from Emperor Roselle's Diary this week, so the Tarot Club's agenda swiftly moved to the next stage: free discussion.
"Ever since I returned to the Tarot Club, I haven't provided any diaries to Mr. Fool. I wonder whether He'll mind... Fortunately, Audrey promised to share some with me if she finds any next time. That solves my urgent problem."
Empress Angel glanced uneasily at Mr. Fool, seated at the head of the long table, before turning her gaze toward the Hanged Man across from her.
"Mr. Hanged Man, thank you for your help. I'm very satisfied with the Mystical Item made from the Shepherd characteristic. Please convey my gratitude to that Artisan."
She touched the area above her chest. It was empty; the Rose Necklace had not entered the Grey Fog Space along with her soul.
"There's no need for that. I also received my share of the referral fee," the Hanged Man replied in a relaxed tone. "The Artisan still has an opening in his schedule. Do you need any other items made?"
It seemed that those 500 pounds had thoroughly stirred the other party's enthusiasm, to the point that the Hanged Man was already eyeing Angel's other two Beyonder Characteristics.
But I'm already broke!
Angel lowered her head guiltily and pretended to think before refusing him a moment later.
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