Alice blinked twice, finally realizing what Cattleya had meant.
—When she had nearly lost control under the influence of the Hidden Sage, it had clearly been Klein pulling her Above the Gray Fog that saved her.
Ah.
Alice began thinking about how to smooth this over.
So annoying. Can I not cover for him... Alice sighed in her heart, then lifted her chin and said stubbornly:
"I don't need His help!
"I can do it myself!"
Her stubborn act was flawless. For a moment, Klein had nearly believed her nonsense.
If Alice hadn't dumped the matter of thinking up an Honorific Name entirely onto him.
Still, she'd really improved a lot. I'm not surprised she can act, but she actually didn't expose me and even took the initiative to cover for my lie... Uh, though this was originally caused by her not paying attention.
Still, it's enough that she remembered to clean up the trouble she caused, as long as she isn't like before...
Klein looked at Alice, recalling Amon's Wanted Poster, which was still displayed on the front page of the Church of Storms' notices, and suddenly felt a sense of gratification.
At this moment, Cattleya glanced at Alice as if she Hesitated to Speak, then looked at Mr. Fool and "The World," neither of whom intended to comment. After a moment of silence, she encouraged her:
"I believe you'll definitely find a way, Miss Fortune."
—She looked as though she had completely believed Alice's performance.
It should be said that the only one here who had vaguely noticed something was "Justice" Audrey.
There was nothing wrong with the expression or tone Alice had displayed. She had always been exceptionally skilled at imitation; copying someone else's demeanor and tone was effortless for her.
To Audrey, what felt off about