Abner had used identities such as Hvin and Zaratul to set all manner of plans against the Fool. In truth, this was an application of the Wheel of Fortune's authority.
By occupying the branch of the River of Fate where Amon's and the Fool's paths converged, he hoped to prevent the grim future in which Amon captured Klein, as had happened in the original story.
If Amon knew the Wheel of Fortune was deliberately targeting him, the nature of his Error authority would allow him to find a way around it...
But even now, he did not quite understand the nature of the enemy he faced. The Wheel of Fortune's uniqueness was hidden in the Land of Unknown, beyond what Amon could currently decrypt.
Adam really was a man of his word. He had said he would not support Amon, and he had not given him a scrap of intelligence.
"Doesn't that mean Emlyn's being watched?" Klein's heart tightened when he heard Zaratul's name.
He was not worried about Mr. Moon's safety. Emlyn was a Sanguine and a cleric of the Church of the Earth Mother, and he now had the Chained God's attention as well. Zaratul would not dare move against him lightly. Otherwise, he would not have used the Moon Emissary to test him.
What truly worried Klein was Melissa. Just last week, his sister had used Emlyn to sound out Gehrman, putting herself somewhat close to him. She might have drawn attention.
Abner naturally saw what really troubled him and smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. Melissa and Benson will be fine."
After all, the so-called Zaratul was Abner himself.
Klein let out a breath at Mr. Tower's assurance. The man had powerful backing and the favor of several gods. With his word on it, Melissa and Benson should