This was Alice's first time watching Klein answer prayers Above the Gray Fog. Honestly, he looked like something was wrong with him.
All right, that was a little unkind. In truth, Alice just couldn't tell what Klein was doing.
When Klein finally came back to himself and summoned the Sea God Scepter, Alice seized the chance to ask, "What happened?"
Klein gave her a strange look. "Some fellow recited my honorific name, claimed to be my Blessed, and used it to lure a young girl..."
Alice's eyes widened. "Where?"
Klein fell silent for a moment, then swiftly struck the swindler dead with lightning before telling Alice, "I don't think he deserved to die for that."
Alice fell into deep thought. A moment later, she was about to ask about the Sea God Scepter when another Crimson Star suddenly pulsed.
"You're busy today," Alice said, looking at Klein.
Klein said nothing and silently began receiving the prayer.
Being an evil god is such a bother... Alice propped up her chin.
Suddenly, Klein opened his eyes. Before Alice could ask anything, the scene around them changed. The ancient palace and Bronze Long Table reappeared. They were at the head of the table, and she was sitting on it.
Alice froze, then realized something. Bracing herself against the table, she twisted around to look.
An unfamiliar black-haired woman had appeared in a chair—one that belonged to none of the original Tarot Club members.
The black-haired woman stared at the scene in a daze. Once she came to her senses, she asked hesitantly, "Is this the Underworld?"
Before Klein could speak, Alice said with perfect seriousness:
"Yes, this is the Underworld.
"You may begin confessing your sins."
The room fell silent for several seconds. Then Klein struggled to keep his voice level as he