Honestly, Klein was somewhat conflicted about how to deal with Admiral of Stars.
Cattleya's actions did deserve punishment. Otherwise, his prestige as a True God would waver, and she might develop an even stronger sense of luck afterward. However, killing her was still going too far...
Then he would give her torture that came close to death, teach her a lesson, and warn the others at the same time.
Thinking this, Klein maintained his movements. Cattleya suffered excruciating pain, her body convulsing nonstop. Only when she could no longer endure it and the stability of her spirituality reached the verge of collapse did Klein withdraw his fingers and let the Gray Fog leave her body.
"Phew... cough, cough!"
[Hermit] Cattleya gasped and coughed violently like someone who had just regained air after suffocating. She had lost all her strength and could only lie sprawled on the long table, her back rising and falling nonstop. She was utterly exhausted.
"You're lucky. I'm somewhat interested in Roselle."
In the nearly silent atmosphere, Klein said to [Hermit] Cattleya, "Tell Bernadette that she can use Roselle's diaries, or something else related to him, to exchange for some answers."
From Luther's report to [Mr. Fool], Klein inferred that the "Queen Mystic" had an extremely deep attachment to her father and wanted to know about Roselle's intentions and experiences during his later years. Perhaps she could provide some valuable diaries and help him learn more hidden knowledge.
"...Yes."
Cattleya said weakly and softly, "Thank you for your mercy."
She had just endured extreme pain, no less than dying several times. Yet her heart was still filled with the joy of surviving, and she felt fortunate that Mr. Fool still needed her as a bridge to communicate with the Queen. This time, she would definitely learn her