After getting married, the sudden rush of work left Hobart somewhat unaccustomed to it. But the unchanging weekly Tarot Club immediately made him feel as though he had returned to the rhythm of his old life.
While "Justice" Audrey greeted everyone, Hobart looked at Fors across from him. He felt it was better not to tell her, for the time being, that he was "Emperor."
That would create many inconveniences. For instance, it would be difficult to explain to Fors why "Emperor" was so knowledgeable, as well as the matter of his identity as a Blessed of the Creator.
And some things would become difficult to say at the Tarot Club, because before saying them, he would first have to consider how to explain them to Fors after the gathering ended.
However, to prevent Fors from eventually seeing through his identity as "Emperor," Hobart decided that he could gradually prepare her mentally in daily life.
For example, he could slowly reveal to her that he was a Blessed of the Creator, then find an opportunity to tell her that he was a descendant of the Tudor Family. He could not simply reveal from the start that he was a descendant of Trensoost.
With those preparations in place, if necessary, or if Fors noticed something, Hobart could put on a face of astonishment and say: "You're a member of the Tarot Club too? You're Miss Magician, right? I thought at the time, how could such a gentle and lovely lady look so much like my beautiful and charming wife?" Across from him, Fors thought, "Emperor's" gaze was a little strange. What was he smiling about? Was there dirt on my clothes? Hobart quickly withdrew his gaze and glanced at Emlyn beside him. This fellow had probably successfully advanced. He looked utterly...