"Communion"? Mr. Fool's "Communion"? What would that be?
At Derrick's request, Audrey, Fors, Xio, and the others turned toward Mr. Fool, their eyes bright with curiosity. Even their ears seemed to perk up.
Only Abner, who had guessed what "Communion" meant, smiled, feeling delighted.
Something's off about The Tower's reaction... He should be anxiously explaining that the pies he delivered were mistaken for "Communion." Why is he chuckling to himself instead? Klein, who had been paying close attention to Abner, found it strange. Then he reconsidered. He seems respectful toward Mr. Fool, but he isn't afraid of him. Just look at how freely he uses Mr. Fool's powers... Maybe he's so confident because he has a True God behind him?
Of course, I might have spoiled him myself...
Still suspicious, though!
With that thought, Klein, as The Fool, replied calmly, "Very well. I'll have someone arrange it."
Intis Pies... I should be able to buy them in Bayam.
"Praise your tolerance and generosity, Mr. Fool." Derrick stood at once and bowed.
Klein nodded slightly, indicating that it was a small matter.
Then Fors asked curiously, "Mr. Fool, what is your 'Communion' like? Might we have the honor of partaking in it?"
Fors had a task from her teacher. After reaching Tosk, she had rested for only a day before traveling alone to Riet, a city in eastern Intis. The foreign atmosphere was lovely, but she had begun to miss the taste of Backlund.
At her question, not only Audrey but also Xio and Emlyn looked toward The Fool.
Even Sharron turned her head slightly toward The World.
Seeing this, Klein's mind raced. He made The World laugh in a raspy voice and say:
"My Lord naturally has a blessed one charged with preparing Communion. Pray devoutly, and you will receive