Mystery: Lucky One

Alice described what she had learned as clearly as possible, and then asked Klein:
"Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with this matter?"

“…Report to the church?” Klein answered as expected.

Alice choked. She realized that asking Klein about such a question was not a wise decision, so she quickly returned to her original purpose:

"…Forget it, stay away from Hazel."

“I’m afraid this will be difficult to avoid…” Klein looked at Alice helplessly, “I can’t just not go to her party… Oh, by the way, I have something to tell you.”

Alice turned to look at him.

Klein considered talking to Alice about Winfred:
"Do you know Winfred Gregory? When you and Hazel went upstairs..."

He roughly described what happened after Alice went upstairs. After listening to him, Alice pursed her lips and suddenly looked at him with a serious look.

“…What are you doing?” Klein became nervous for no reason.

Alice stared at Klein for more than ten seconds but couldn't think of a suitable question. She realized that whether it was friends, colleagues, or similar words, they didn't seem to be enough to describe the relationship between them, so questions that applied to those relationships didn't seem to be right to ask.

After thinking about it, Alice found that the most suitable word for them was "ally". Although this word seemed too unfamiliar, it seemed that what connected them was really just a common goal - although the goal was no longer there, at least their goals did not conflict.

…What if the goals conflict?

Alice opened her mouth, but ultimately did not bring up such a realistic topic. Instead, as Klein became increasingly nervous, she reached out and quickly touched his hair, then commented:
"Well, it feels much more comfortable than the fur of that mouse..."

"?" Klein opened his eyes wide. Before he could react, Alice disappeared from the spot, leaving him with only a handful of air.

……

Backlund time, 3:00 p.m.

Deep red lights lit up on both sides of the long mottled table, solidifying into blurry, different figures.

Alice watched the scene patiently, waiting for Miss Justice's familiar voice to mark the beginning of a new week of Tarot Club.

In the end, she did not tell the church about Flora's affairs, but she did not kill Flora either. She just secretly kept an eye on Flora, Hazel, and Congressman Macht and his wife, to prevent any of them from suddenly wearing a monocle one day.

The reason why she didn't mind the trouble was because Alice had a vague feeling that the scene would appear not too far away.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool~" "Justice" Audrey's pleasant voice sounded.

Alice gathered her thoughts and turned her attention to Justice Audrey, watching her greet everyone in turn, then looked at Hermit Cattleya.

The Hermit Cattleya did not disappoint Alice's expectations. She stood up and said with her head down:
“Mr. Fool, this time we have three pages of Emperor Roselle’s diary.”

It’s not even a whole book… Alice frowned slightly and looked away.

Klein was not as impatient as Alice. He just chuckled and said:

"very good.

"You may consider the request."

After saying this, Klein lowered his head and began to browse the diary.

With the Joker's extraordinary ability, Klein's reading of the diary was destined to be boring. Alice lost interest after just two glances and scratched the table with her fingernails.

The harsh voice made the people around her look at her unconsciously several times, but they all hesitated to speak, and finally cast their encouraging gazes on other people.

The one who finally stopped Alice was the "world" at the end of the long table, or rather, Klein, who had lost his patience:

“Are you bored?”

Alice nodded sincerely.

“Just bear with it for a while,” The World responded emotionlessly.

Alice slammed the table angrily and sat up straight. Her gritted teeth expression made others worry for "the world", but the strange thing was that Alice just gritted her teeth and sat back, just staring at "the world" with vicious eyes.

The scene became harmonious in an inexplicable way until Mr. Fool finished reading the diary, made the diary disappear, and smiled at Cattleya, the Hermit, and asked:

"What is your request?"

It was not until this time that Alice's attention was successfully diverted. She also looked at the "Hermit" Cattleya, supporting her chin and waiting for questions.

The Hermit Cattleya asked without thinking:
“Dear Mr. Fool, I would like to know whether Emperor Roselle has ever joined a very secretive and ancient organization.”

Alice glanced at the "Hermit" Cattleya, and she suddenly realized that Bernadette had actually already handed the question to the "Hermit" Cattleya, so she remembered the earliest question that had been replaced.

It seems that they should be quite familiar with each other. At least Ms. "Hermit" should also be very familiar with the relationship between Bernadette and Emperor Roselle, otherwise Ms. "Hermit" would not be able to change the problem by herself... Should we say that she is worthy of being a suspected adopted daughter?
Alice thought of the rumors on the sea again, and the fact that "Hermit" Cattleya and the "Mysterious Queen" actually broke up after a quarrel. Immediately afterwards, she thought of Bernadette, who would be the enemy of Emperor Roselle according to Zaratul's prophecy.

...Emperor, there is something wrong with your family’s education!
Alice sighed meaninglessly, but no one could hear her.

Very secretive and very ancient... Audrey "Justice" suddenly remembered the organization that Mr. "Fool" had mentioned before.

Obviously, the saying "whatever is said must be known" fits well with the idea of ​​secrecy and antiquity.

The Hanged Man Alger also recalled the relevant events. He remembered that when Miss Justice described the "Apostle of Desire" incident in Backlund, she mentioned a mysterious organization. At that time, Mr. Fool told the members not to mention the name of the organization to the outside world, because "anyone who says it will be known"!
Such an organization is indeed in line with the level of Emperor Roselle... Alger nodded in his heart.

While they were thinking, Klein gave his answer. He smiled slightly and said to Cattleya, the Hermit, affirmatively:

"Yes."

Alice was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Klein, suddenly realizing that the Hermit had only asked "is there?" but not "what?"

Alice was no stranger to this way of answering questions, because she had not only seen it before, but she also loved playing similar word games herself. However, this did not prevent Alice from making a sharp comment on Klein's behavior:

"Trickster."

"!" "Hermit" Cattleya forced herself to control her desire to look at Alice, and she also did not dare to look up at the figure hidden in the gray fog. She was just glad that she had not stood up to ask questions, otherwise she would have to stand there awkwardly. Miss Fate, you are really... "Hermit" Cattleya sighed silently, not happy that the gods spoke for her.

No one in the Tarot Club spoke for a while. Several old men, including the "Hanged Man" Alger, had already skillfully completed the action of bowing their heads. As for the others who did not react immediately, they soon followed suit.

Klein glanced at Alice speechlessly, then laughed and said:

"It's your turn."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and raised their heads. Cattleya, the Hermit, stood up and bowed to the head of the bronze table, but said nothing. Instead, she turned around and said to Fors, the Magician:

"I want to know the clues of the direct descendants of Abraham's family. 1000 pounds."

So valuable... Alice took a deep breath and looked at the "magician" Fors who had always acted like he was short of money.

Magician Fors ate some first, then soon realized that this was not too surprising. She sipped it and said,

“What do you want them for?
"If you can provide a reason, I can convey it to them. As for whether there will be any follow-up developments, it all depends on their wishes. I cannot be sure."

"Eh," Alice looked at the "magician" Fors with a little surprise, "You're not selling it?"

Fors paused. She didn't expect that she would be approached for such a reason. She turned her head and asked Alice thoughtfully:
"Would you betray...betray the information of someone close to you?"

As she said this, she resisted the urge to move her gaze to the first seat at the bronze table and instead looked at the "world" at the last seat.

Alice followed the sight of the "magician" Fors and looked towards the "world". Then she chuckled and said:
"Your Mr. World sold my news for fifty pounds."

"Ah?" After receiving the unexpected answer, Fors looked at the world in astonishment.

This answer was obviously equally surprising to everyone else. They looked at each other, sometimes at the "world", sometimes at Alice.

Klein thought for a moment, then manipulated the World to continue:
“Miss Fate is the deity I believe in. Sometimes, we can be considered friends.

"So, we have to pay more."

The "magician" Fors felt that her worldview had been greatly impacted. She looked at the "world" and then at Alice, her eyes filled with hesitation.

"Well," Alice spread her hands and explained, "He didn't tell anyone the really important news, and the person he told didn't have the ability to hurt me."

So that's how it is... Everyone silently looked away.

The Hermit Cattleya also recovered from this shock. She retracted her attention and looked back at the Magician Fors. She nodded and said,
“That makes sense.

"I am looking for the direct descendants of Abraham's family in the hope of obtaining information from Mr. 'Men'. You should convey this to them and see if there is any opportunity for cooperation.

"Well, just to convey the message, I will also pay you 350 pounds in cash, and if they are willing to contact you, there will be another 650 pounds to follow up."

Fors endured for a full second before answering, "Deal."

After she finished speaking, she began to appreciate the hidden meaning in the words of the Hermit.

Hmm, Mr. Door is related to the Abraham family? Yes, my bracelet came from Mrs. Anlisa, who belongs to the Abraham family...

Well, the teacher doesn’t know that I already know that he is from the Abraham family… I can only casually mention it in the letter, saying that at a gathering in a certain circle, I heard someone was looking for a direct descendant of the Abraham family, and it involved something about Mr. “Men”. I don’t know how the teacher will react…

At this time, Miss "Justice" next to her was sincerely happy for her friend, feeling that the other party had finally escaped from the predicament of bankruptcy.

Fors is already Sequence 7, and is about to catch up with me. I have to strive to become a "hypnotist" as soon as possible... As she thought this, she looked at the members of the Tarot Club with a flickering gaze, hoping to find clues about the fruit of the psychedelic wind chime tree.

Fors lowered her head in the face of such gazes, while Alice looked at her in confusion and asked:

"Do you want to ask something?"

"..." Audrey silently looked away and looked at the resource-rich "Hanged Man" Alger and "Hermit" Cattleya.

In this hopeful gaze, Alger, the "Hanged Man" on the opposite side, hesitated for two seconds and said:

"I have a clue, but it will take at least two weeks before I can get it."

"No problem!" Audrey was so happy that she didn't even ask the price.

Alice looked at Audrey with admiration, and her attention was drawn to the voice of the Hermit Cattleya:

"Miss Fate, is it convenient for you to prepare the blood of the mythical creature now?"

"Ah!" Alice laughed, remembering it all at once. "Will you wait another month? Perhaps I can get you the blood of my enemies."

"......?" The "Hermit" Cattleya looked at Alice hesitantly.

"The Hanged Man" Alger and "Justice" Audrey also looked at Alice, with a hint of excitement in their eyes.

"Enemy?" asked The World, frowning.

Alice glanced at the "world" and then looked at Klein through the gray fog. She found a subtle worry in his eyes, so she smiled and leaned back in her chair and said:
"Well... after all, He is about to be born~
"If everything goes well, I might be able to get a share of His umbilical cord blood... You can have as much as you want then. I'll give it all to you without asking... uh, if you can afford it."

Alice waved her hand proudly, then silently withdrew her hand halfway through the wave. She looked at Cattleya solemnly and emphasized the importance of money.

She was so confident that it didn't seem like a big problem, but I'd better ask clearly later... Klein silently looked away.

Miss Destiny really never forgets her original intention... Audrey looked at Alice with a strange expression.

Alice was obviously aware of the awkward atmosphere. She coughed twice and hurriedly changed the subject:

"Hey, stop looking at me, I have something to ask you!

"Have you ever heard of... uh, have you ever heard of, what is the 'Broken Prophecy'?
"Or, 'Fragments of the Prophecy'? Anyway, that's the general idea." (End of this chapter)