Hobart continued, "There should still be a great many things in the ruins that bear the cultural characteristics of the Elven Race. Those items were spread by the Sea God's Priests and became symbols of the God of the Sea Sect."
He spread his hands. "Everything makes sense now."
Audrey said, "Emperor, although it may be impolite to say so, I truly want to applaud you. This is the best deduction I've ever heard."
Hobart said gentlemanly, "Thank you. Your praise is the best applause."
Alger added, "Just as you said, it was well worth the price."
Derrick nodded, indicating his agreement with the Hanged Man's words.
Hobart smiled. "I've always valued my credit."
This transaction ended, but Audrey, still wanting more, initiated another trade with Derrick for information on the Dragon of Imagination. Originally, Audrey had wanted to trade with Emperor, since Emperor's knowledge was likely more comprehensive, but the price would probably be higher as well.
Audrey, who had never worried about money, began carefully calculating her expenses. She felt that she could first hear a general outline from The Sun, then ask Emperor about anything she did not understand once she had money.
Meanwhile, Derrick hoped to obtain the Potion Recipe for Sequence 8 Bard.
Thus, Klein initiated another three-way transaction. He would first pay Derrick's reward and provide the Potion Recipe for Light Seeker, while the reward Audrey needed to pay would instead be given to The Fool.
As for what that reward would be, Klein merely said, "There's no need to rush. Perhaps my Blessed will need help with something later."
Hobart, seated at the lower end of the table, immediately mocked him inwardly. *Shameless! You actually had the nerve to use the plural! Your only Blessed is yourself! Come to think of it, I