Klein naturally could not match Alice in pure strength, nor had he intended to. Under Alice's astonished gaze, he grew fatter and shorter at the same time.
Alice withdrew her hand in surprise.
She stared dumbfounded as Klein held the crystal ball, now ordinary again, and restored his original build as he walked. He pushed open the door and left before she remembered to follow him.
Klein casually tossed the crystal ball to the Boss beside them. After they left the Frenzy Whale Dance, Klein took out his Pocket Watch to check the time, then asked Alice:
"Do you want to go have some fun, or keep following me?"
Alice thought for a moment and realized she had nowhere she wanted to go, so she said, "Don't Know."
The corner of Klein's mouth twitched. Too lazy to bother with her, he turned and left.
Alice followed Klein into a carriage. Listening to him name the Lodal bar as their destination, she remained silent throughout, like a doll.
Only when Klein took out two 1-soli notes and handed them to the Coachman did Alice Hesitate to Speak and glance at Klein.
Feysac obviously had its own currency. Alice was not worried about whether currency would be accepted near the harbor, but In Their Impression, different currencies had Exchange Rates.
Would that be too little, or too much...? Alice Turned Towards the Coachman with a hesitant gaze. The Coachman gladly accepted the two 1-soli notes, inspected them several times, then smiled at them with his face creased in wrinkles.
"Thank you, thank you for your generosity!"
...He had definitely given too much.
Alice Shook Her Head, reached out to nudge Klein, and Reminded Him softly, "You seem to have given too much."
The Coachman's smile instantly froze. Klein's cold, emotionless gaze fell