As this Tarot Club gathering drew to a close, Klein, in his guise as the World, sent a signal to Nimrod, who was playing the Fool. With Nimrod's cooperation, he brought the gathering to an end.
Above the Gray Fog, the gray mist that had shrouded their faces gradually faded, revealing their original appearances.
The Celestial Worthy lay off to one side, looking utterly bored.
Klein, who could not see the Celestial Worthy, chuckled. Playing his own alternate identity seemed to have indulged his mischievous streak a little, but Nimrod's expression was exceptionally calm in comparison.
"What are you planning to do over the next few days? We have about two weeks before we head out to sea, right?"
After a moment, the smile gradually faded from Klein's face, and he turned to more serious matters.
The affair involving Ince Zangwill was finally over, and the Church of Evernight would be giving Klein and the others commendations-
The matter had far-reaching implications. After their reports had been submitted, the Church's deacons and bishops had engaged in heated discussions to determine the Tingen Squad's rewards.
But there was no doubt that the rewards would be substantial.
After all, they had truly killed a demigod!
Although they had received assistance from the Church's top combatants and enjoyed the advantage of favorable terrain, both their contributions and their demonstrated potential warranted treatment commensurate with their efforts.
Afterward, Klein had also discreetly asked Archbishop Saint Anthony about his squad's future arrangements and received his reply:
As one of the Nighthawks who had contributed the most, the Church hoped Klein would continue his previous assignment, heading out to sea to track the Aurora Order's activities while maintaining contact with "James Holmes," nominally a semi-member of the Nighthawks.
"James Holmes" now represented the Aurora Order's Saint