Ince Zangwill... But after the Tarot Club meeting, I still have to go hunting Spirit World Marauders in Calderón City with Sharron...
Besides, I'm not confident I can keep Ince from escaping right now.
Klein sighed inwardly and had The World nod. "I understand." He said nothing more.
The Star, Leonard, wanted to ask what he planned to do so he could cooperate. But then he remembered that The World did not have complete freedom of action and still had to follow Mr. Fool's orders. His lips moved a few times, but in the end, he kept quiet.
At that moment, Abner cut in with a smile. "I'm in Indo Port too. If it's inconvenient for you to receive the item I made for you, I can bring it over."
That old monster Reinhardt is in Indo too? Leonard's expression stiffened. "No need to trouble yourself... I'll set up the ritual to receive it when I have a moment."
Ever since the battle at the Tingen cemetery, Leonard had been deeply wary of Abner. After all, Abner seemed to be on good terms with Alvin Abraham, who might well covet the old man's Beyonder Characteristic.
Perhaps the old man had foreseen exactly that. It would explain why he had told Leonard to recite Mr. Fool's honorific name and become one of Abner's "own people."
Abner paid no mind to Leonard's attitude. Turning back, he congratulated Magician, Moon, and The Star on their advancements. Emlyn, who had been trying to show off his advancement since the meeting began, raised his chin. Fors, meanwhile, cast Abner a resentful glance.
After all, she had needed Abner's help to complete her final bit of Acting as an Astrologer. As for how it had gone... that was a long story.
Abner then took the initiative