"There's no problem with that." Audrey raised her chin slightly.
Before this week, she might have been uncertain about a question like this, but after being invited to the Psychology Alchemists, she felt she had grown considerably more adept at dealing with individuals and organizations.
The Hanged Man, Alger, responded as well:
"I can offer some advice, too, but it'll only be advice. When you actually talk with them, you'll have to judge the situation for yourself."
"I understand. Thank you, everyone." Derrick thanked them again sincerely.
Justice then taught Derrick a few conversational techniques. Not just Derrick—all the members of the Tarot Club listened attentively.
Justice's careful instruction as a Spectator showed them all what it meant to speak with real tact.
Afterward, the Hanged Man also taught Derrick some conversational techniques. Only then did the lesson for the Sun, Derrick, truly come to an end.
Seeing that the matter of Mr. Sun and the City of Silver had come to a close, the Magician, Fors, hurriedly turned to Cyril and asked:
"Mr. Fate, what did you do with that old gentleman?"
"The old gentleman from the family that controls the Apprentice Pathway."
"Lawrence? He's still alive," Cyril replied casually.
What did he mean, still alive?
Fors's expression stiffened. Her vivid imagination had already conjured up a scene of Lawrence being locked in a dim basement, beaten and interrogated about his family.
She shook her head, driving the image from her mind, then asked:
"I want to know what condition he's in. Is he safe? Is he free?"
After a pause, she added, "He only came to Backlund to look for his relatives. He didn't mean any harm."
Cyril gave a slight nod. "I know, so I sent him to meet his family."
"Besides, isn't your imagination a little