As she watched the others' figures fade away, Alice suddenly remembered what she had mentioned to Klein before—whether she could pull people up during a Tarot Club gathering.
Alice blinked her eyes, realizing that if she wanted to figure out the past relationship between the "Lord of Mysteries" and the "Key of Light," this might reveal something from another angle.
...After all, perhaps the former "Lord of Mysteries" had truly intended to use the "Key of Light" as the key to Castle of Origin's door.
There was nothing much in Emperor Roselle's diary, or rather, nothing new. After reading it, Alice set it down and brought up the matter that neither she nor Klein had taken too seriously:
"Klein, let me try pulling someone up at the next Tarot Club gathering... There are some things I want to confirm."
This was one of Alice's rare serious moments. Klein frowned at her, but Alice made a shushing gesture.
Seeing her like this, Klein understood. He did not press further, merely telling her:
"I'm leaving for Dixi tonight."
He had decided on this itinerary after learning that Amon had come to Backlund. Unfortunately, his departure had been delayed until after Amon left. Still, since he had no reason to remain in Backlund any longer, Klein did not change his mind.
Alice's eyes lit up at his words. Like anyone whose friend was about to leave on a trip, she said to Klein:
"I want authentic Dixi pie and sweet iced tea!"
"...All right." Klein accepted this request, which would have been somewhat difficult for anyone else.
Alice perked up and asked Klein about Ince Zangwill:
"Have you never tried divining Ince Zangwill's location?"
Klein glanced at Alice and reminded her:
"I would like to divine it, but first, I don't have any