So he was only taking leave. I thought something had happened to Mr. Tower... What a false alarm.
He had "transferred" the identity of Doctor Strange... Could Mr. Tower's leave be related to that? And who had that identity been transferred to? Another of Mr. Fool's Blessed?
Thinking of this, Justice Audrey glanced at Miss Judgment, who was seated below her. Seeing no surprise or concern in her expression, Audrey became certain that nothing major had happened to Mr. Tower.
That was wonderful! After silently sighing in relief, Audrey finally relaxed.
Mr. Tower had always shared knowledge for very little compensation, or even for free. Having benefited greatly from him, Audrey sincerely hoped he was safe and sound.
On the other side of the long table, Hanged Man Alger had similar thoughts. Moreover, he had just received some news from the Sonia Sea, so he secretly made a further guess beyond Justice's:
"Could Tower's leave, and even the transfer of his 'identity,' be related to the Church of Combat putting Doctor Strange on its wanted list?"
As for Magician Fors, she was focused on something else: The Tarot Club actually allowed leave?
After everyone had digested the slight ripple caused by Tower's absence, Judgment Xio was the first to look toward Fool at the head of the table. Respectfully, she said, "Mr. Fool, I only have one page of Roselle's Diary this time... I still owe you the final page. I'll try to bring it to the next gathering."
This diary page had come from the underground trading market in Tingen. It had been merchandise that a stall owner fleeing in haste had failed to pack away, and Xio had gotten it cheaply in the end.
"Very good." Klein Teleported the diary manifested by Miss Judgment to his side, then