Seeing that "The Sun" was still somewhat hesitant, Alger the "Political Commissar" continued, "You know how risky this exploration mission is. If you die in that half-destroyed temple, who else can find a way to expose the strangeness of Loviya, the 'Shepherd' Elder? Who else can save Silver City from disaster? The 'Fallen Creator' is a true evil god!
"You didn't pretend to suffer Loss of Control and deceive others out of selfishness. You did it to save Silver City!
"Between your honor and Silver City, which is more important?"
Derrick nodded solemnly. "I understand. Thank you, Mr. Hanged Man."
Audrey and Fors immediately felt the urge to cover their faces with their hands.
Hobart and Klein, meanwhile, sighed inwardly. What an easy child to fool! After this topic ended, "World" suddenly said in a hoarse voice, "Mr. Emperor, I have something I'd like to entrust to you."
Hobart was taken aback. He's not going to ask me to back up Bodyguard Miss, is he? But I don't have any openings lately! He said, "Please, go ahead."
"World" said, "Honorable Mr. Fool, I request a private conversation."
Klein, "The Fool," seated at the head of the bronze table, slowly nodded. "Granted."
Hobart suddenly felt as though he were watching a double reed performance.
After establishing a private communication channel between the two of them, "World" asked, "If an Extraordinary Characteristic is shattered, can the mental corruption left by an evil god within it be removed?"
Hobart answered, "Yes."
He suddenly recalled that Klein had a Marionettist Extraordinary Characteristic corrupted by the "True Creator." "World" had been born because of that Extraordinary Characteristic.
"World" asked again, "If I were to commission you to shatter an Extraordinary Characteristic, what payment would you require?"
"A friendship price—500 pounds! Believe me, you won't get