After hearing Hobart's words, Audrey immediately stated, "There is a ball tonight. I had originally planned to decline, but I have changed my mind."
Glaint also declared, "I will do everything I can to help."
Hobart smiled. "Besides your help, Xue and Fors are also helping search for witnesses. This is the Justice League's first joint operation!"
An indescribable gleam flashed in Audrey's eyes. Although the Tarot Club was high-end, it felt ethereal to her. The Justice League and its members' experiences, however, were things happening right around her, giving her a far stronger sense of involvement.
The other members were also somewhat excited, instantly feeling much closer to one another.
Hobart smiled. "All right, business is concluded. Now we move on to free discussion and free trade."
Audrey said, "Miss Xue and Miss Fors, you completed the commission I gave you and once found traces of Qilingesi. That forced him to act ahead of schedule and increased the likelihood of his exposure.
"At the same time, you both took enormous risks. Ladies, this is the reward I am paying you."
Carl was somewhat surprised. "Qilingesi? 'Hurricane Lieutenant General' Qilingesi?"
Over the past few days, newspapers had continuously reported for three or four days that "Hurricane Lieutenant General" Qilingesi had died. It was said that he had disguised himself to attend a ball, only to be discovered there and killed after an intense battle.
As for what ball he had attended and why he had attended it, the public knew nothing.
However, the three young nobles present knew the answers to both questions. Carl, meanwhile, did not know that Qilingesi's death was connected to Audrey, "Backlund's Most Dazzling Jewel," and to the two ladies before him.
Carl's surprise delighted Audrey, and she nearly began recounting the role she had played