Audrey and Alger both looked at Hobart, though their gazes differed.
Audrey was thrilled. "Yes, yes." She had been worrying about having no channels to investigate information on the Secret Order.
Although Alger was tempted as well, he rationally said, "No need. I have channels for investigating the Secret Order."
Hobart then asked Audrey, "Would you prefer a private transaction or an open one?"
"An open transaction," Audrey said with a grin. "That way, Mr. Hanged Man will know which information is already known."
In other words, Hanged Man would have to gather information Hobart had not mentioned before he could complete a transaction with Mr. Fool.
Hobart nearly covered his face. She truly was such a good girl, always thinking of others! Klein sighed inwardly as well. As expected of Justice.
Alger felt somewhat helpless. He had no idea when he had offended Justice, but then he recalled how he had previously used some information of little value to swindle... ahem, to trade 1000 pounds from Justice.
Yet today, Mr. Fool had generously revealed some highly valuable information. Alger guessed that Justice was a little angry at having been deceived, a little upset about having wasted money.
Even if Justice did not care about 1000 pounds, the feeling of being deceived would still make her somewhat unhappy. Therefore, after hearing Justice's words, Alger did not refute her.
Hobart said to Audrey, "Let's discuss the payment. How about 500 pounds? You're still making a profit, since the information Mr. Fool just traded to you was worth at least 1000 pounds."
In truth, that information was only worth about 300 pounds, but if Hobart put it that way, Audrey would probably not refuse.
Sure enough, Audrey happily nodded. "Alright, 500 pounds."
"Together with the 1500 pounds you owed me before, you