A Private Conversation

Still, whatever the case, he shouldn't undermine Mr. Fool... Klein was probably nervous enough already...

Abner's thoughts raced. He quickly made up his mind and said solemnly, "I choose to speak privately."

Phew... Klein quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He nodded slightly and said in an even tone, "Very well."

I really want to hear...

Audrey had heard what the Fallen Morning Star could do and was curious about it. Hidden by the Gray Fog, she pursed her lips, tempted to offer money for the chance to listen in.

But then it occurred to her that Mr. Tower was hardly stingy with knowledge, and Mr. Fool, being a God, obviously had no need for Gold Pounds. If they had chosen to speak privately, the Fallen Morning Star's origins probably involved knowledge the others weren't ready to learn.

Hold back, Audrey! Work hard and reach Mr. Tower's level. Then you'll be qualified to learn more secrets! Justice Audrey blinked and reluctantly drew her gaze away from the head of the table.

The Hanged Man Alger had a similar suspicion, but he wasn't particularly curious about the Fallen Morning Star, so he felt little disappointment.

As for the Sun and Judgment... the former was still lost, aware that he knew too little about Mr. Tower's world to understand much even if the information were shared. The latter was used to it. Abner kept so many things from her, telling her only half the story, that one more hardly mattered...

Klein tapped the table, cutting off Justice, Judgment, the Sun, and the Hanged Man's sight and hearing.

He then looked at the Tower and chose his words carefully, speaking as dispassionately as he could. "First, I regret to tell you that the Blessed who accepted your commission encountered an attack from a