On Friday afternoon, just as Klein finished memorizing the guest list for tomorrow night's ball and the corresponding topics of conversation, the steadfast sound of a prayer rang out right on time.
Even without looking at the clock, Klein could tell from his body clock alone that this should be Mr. Devil's prayer during dinner. Still, to avoid any accidents, he got up and left the semi-open room with the large balcony, returning to the master bedroom's washroom.
He took four steps counterclockwise and entered Above the Gray Fog. Sure enough, he saw Mr. Devil's Crimson Star continuously expanding and contracting.
"He's already Sequence Three, yet he still prays so devoutly. Come to think of it, what was Sequence Three of The Hanged Man Pathway again? Hmm, Mr. Devil has never bought potion ingredients through the Tarot Club. I don't even know whether he's switched to an Adjacent Pathway."
After reading Mr. Devil's prayer, Klein somewhat regretted not simply bringing Ziwei up as well so he could wind today's batch of clockwork.
However, just then, another Crimson Star began expanding and contracting too.
"Mr. Hangman?" Klein stopped letting his thoughts wander and extended his spirituality to unfold the contents of the prayer. Mr. Hangman's slightly distorted voice immediately rang beside his ear.
This gentleman asked the great Mr. Fool to inform the World and Mr. Devil that he had arrived in Bayram, the capital of the Rorsted Archipelago, the "City of Generosity." Once he had replenished his supplies, he could head for that primitive island.
The reason he had sent this message was to give the World time to prepare in advance, lest they fail to rendezvous in time. He also said that if they were not ready, he could arrange for the Azure Avenger to set sail.
"The Azure