Chapter 242: The Contents of the "Blasphemy Slate"
Hobart smiled. "All right, Mr. Fool. Once the gathering is over, I'll immediately carry out the Bribe."
"What do you want from me?" Klein asked.
Hobart said, "Some Beyonder knowledge, as before."
He knew that Klein had nothing to offer now except knowledge.
Hobart smiled. "But this time, I'll be the only one listening to that knowledge."
Audrey hurriedly raised her hand. "Honorable Mr. Fool, could we do this instead? Let's take a short break first. Once Mr. Emperor completes the sacrifice, we can continue the Tarot Club."
That way, she could also listen in as Mr. Fool responded to Emperor's Bribe and spoke of Beyonder knowledge.
Alger said nothing, but from his expression, he clearly supported Audrey's suggestion.
Derrick looked eagerly toward Mr. Fool, making his thoughts obvious without words.
Hobart smiled. "We can even take a break in the middle?"
"Of course." Audrey said solemnly, "Important meetings usually have breaks."
"All right." Hobart said, "Mr. Fool, please make the final decision. I don't mind if the other members listen in."
To maintain The Fool's image, Klein should have refused. However, seeing the looks in Justice's, Hanged Man's, and The Sun's eyes, Klein decided to put on a double reed act.
He controlled World and said, "Your thoughts are an enormous disrespect toward Mr. Fool."
Justice and the others, who had already been somewhat uneasy, immediately prepared to stand and apologize. However, Klein beat them to it, speaking as The Fool. "It's all right. Since this is everyone's wish, let us take a short break."
World said, "Your magnanimity exceeds my imagination."
Audrey and Alger also praised Mr. Fool's magnanimity in turn and promised there would not be a next time.
Hobart nearly covered his face. Why was he flattering himself?