On the carriage back to the Law Firm, Hobart suggested, "Generally speaking, nobles rarely fight in person. Before the next gathering, Kelly can try making some little things that nobles might find useful. They'll definitely sell well."
Jessica nodded. "I'll discuss it with Kelly when I get back."
After returning to the Law Firm and having lunch, Hobart dealt with some backlogged matters. Just as he was about to pick up the newspaper for a look, his vision was suddenly filled with Gray Fog.
Within the Gray Fog sat a mysterious figure in a high-backed chair. It was The Fool! Then, before Hobart's eyes, the scene changed to Hanged Man Alger praying: "...Mr. Fool, please inform the Emperor that I've inquired about the price of a Sealed Artifact with the travel ability for him.
"The seller asked for 10,000 Pounds. I bargained it down to 8,800 Pounds, but since I took considerable risks, I need to charge a brokerage fee of 400 Pounds. The total payment to me will be 9,200 Pounds.
"I must remind the Emperor that this Sealed Artifact has rather severe negative effects. As long as one wears it, evil entities in the Spirit World can easily locate the wearer and attack them. Each use of the Sealed Artifact causes the holder to lose all memory for three minutes. There is also a chance of failure when using it. Failure does not mean being unable to travel through the Spirit World; it means being sent directly to the side of some evil entity."
When the prayer scene ended, Hobart furrowed his brow. How was that a negative effect? Those were suicide effects! If the Sealed Artifact failed and sent him to the side of some evil entity, while he lost his memory for three minutes... by the