The Tarot Club members' gazes kept shifting between one another, as though hoping someone would object and rule out this possibility. Yet Magician and Judgment also looked at Miss Justice with an extra hint of scrutiny, their eyes lingering on her golden hair, hazy green eyes, and tasteful dress.
Mr. Hanged Man brought up how I investigated the kingdom's upper circles a year ago. That must have made Fors and Xio suspicious of my identity. With key details like my hair and eye color, they've probably already confirmed that I'm the "Miss Audrey" who often holds Occult Salons and has given them plenty of commissions...
Muttering inwardly, Audrey decided to set aside this secret, which was bound to come out as their contact continued, and said:
"I've also learned a few things recently..."
Only after everyone's attention had truly settled on her did she weigh her words and continue:
"Through the unified examination for government employees, the kingdom has filled its urgent shortage of lower- and middle-level administrative officials. The other laws and policies enacted after the war in East Balam are gradually getting on track as well. At various informal gatherings, members of parliament, officials, and even the cabinet members who determine policy have been quietly discussing the feasibility of a new war...
"I believe Mr. Hanged Man's suspicions are very likely correct. Over the next six months, the Loen Kingdom has both the motivation and the determination to initiate a localized war and reclaim the interests it lost in East Balam!"
She had learned this while pretending to carry out the Psychology Alchemists' assigned task, secretly collecting conversations between her father and brother, who belonged to the New Party, and the nobles and parliamentarians who often visited their home. After organizing the information a little, she shared it