Regarding the Hidden Sage, it had actually come up at several previous Tarot Club gatherings, and the Fool had answered Miss Justice's question at the time with, "It is not yet suitable for you to know."
But Klein genuinely hadn't known back then, and although he had long since gotten the answer from Abner now, he still didn't quite dare say it outright.
After all, it would very likely provoke the Hidden Sage into silencing them.
Therefore, for Miss Hermit's sake, Mr. Fool smiled and said meaningfully, "If Bernadette is interested in this matter, she can directly seek advice from Mr. Tower.
"For now, it is best that you do not know."
As expected, Mr. Fool still gave the same answer... Having anticipated it when she asked the question, Cattleya sighed in relief and once again bowed toward the head of the mottled long table.
"Thank you for your answer, esteemed Mr. Fool."
...And I thank you for not asking anything too far beyond the syllabus... Fool Klein mocked himself, leaned back against his chair, and nodded lightly.
"You may begin."
As before, the Tarot Club members had either just advanced, were still digesting, had already found their goals, or possessed nothing to trade, leaving them temporarily without any needs...
Abner was the only one lacking supplementary ingredients, yet he mentioned nothing... After all, he knew the resources of every other Tarot Club member very well and knew they had nothing he wanted.
After exchanging glances, they decided to move directly into the free discussion segment.
Abner first looked toward Moon Emlyn and asked, "How did the matter of arranging an appointment with Nibais Audra go?"
Moon Emlyn nodded upon hearing this. "I'll ask about it during tomorrow's clan meeting..."
So a week had passed without the slightest progress? Abner