"Klein… do you believe in an evil god?"
"Huh?"
God knows what Klein was thinking when he heard Leonard say that.
Thanks to the Clown's unique and strong control over facial expressions, he didn't show any strange expressions.
He forced a smile and looked at his two teammates.
"How could I believe in an evil god?"
"Why would you two think that?"
After Frey and Leonard exchanged glances, Frey spoke up and replied:
"Like I said, someone reported you."
"And it was by name."
"Report?" Klein was a bit shocked.
He didn't understand why it was a report again!
If he counted the time he had just transmigrated, he had already been reported twice in a short period of time.
Seeing the atmosphere fall silent, Frey spoke up to explain.
"It's like this, among the report letters the Punishers received yesterday, two things were reported. One of them was Old Neil's. The Punishers investigated Old Neil's home based on the clues in the report letter and confirmed that the information in the report letter was correct."
Frey turned and faced Klein directly.
"The other matter concerns you, Klein."
"The report letter said that your behavior was unusually strange and that you had privately conducted bizarre rituals."
So that's what happened… Klein racked his brain to defend himself.
"When I first entered the Beyonder domain, I was indeed curious about some rituals, but everything I did was a legitimate mystical ritual."
"As a Nighthawk, it's perfectly reasonable for me to practice some magic rituals or something."
Frey didn't express an opinion but continued.
"These aren't the main points. The most important thing is that the report letter said you possess power bestowed by an unknown entity."
Unknown entity, does it mean the Fool?
Or that gray fog… Klein felt a little flustered hearing this news.
…
Frey didn't say anything about it in public, so he must still believe me.
Klein's mind raced, quickly coming up with an explanation.
"This must be some misunderstanding. As a Nighthawk, how could I believe in an evil god?
And the people from the Holy Cathedral just came. If there were really any issues, that 'Sword of the Goddess' wouldn't have failed to notice."
Hearing Klein's words, Frey nodded, but his brows remained furrowed, clearly becoming more cautious after so many unexpected events.
"It should indeed just be a misunderstanding."
Hearing this, Klein was a little pleased.
"But…"
"The Holy Cathedral only came to check your potion mastery. Other aspects might not have been…"
"Of course, I'm not doubting you either."
Frey's concerns were not unfounded. Although Klein had previously revealed the existence of the acting method to them.
And he had passed the Holy Cathedral's inspection, but what if?
Klein's speed of potion mastery was simply too fast. No normal Nighthawk could achieve this speed, not even Daily, who was called a genius.
This point was simply too counter-intuitive.
Moreover, what if the knowledge about potion mastery wasn't something he comprehended himself, but was told to him by a certain hidden existence?
Precisely because of this possibility, Frey had to be cautious.
"Perhaps we can apply for a more detailed and comprehensive examination." After pondering for a moment, he expressed his thoughts.
"The Punishers also know about this, so we still need to do something."
Don't… Klein cried out in his heart.
Last time, he might have been lucky, or perhaps they simply didn't check for certain issues.
If there was a thorough inside-out examination, it would be hard to say.
Klein was somewhat fearful of the so-called comprehensive examination. He wasn't sure if there were methods that could examine memories and souls.
If there really were, then his transmigration would definitely not be kept secret. This was his biggest secret, and if it were truly discovered, he would be completely unable to explain himself.
'Damn it, who reported me? How do I look like a follower of an evil god? I'm clearly an evil… cough, cough, just a poor Fool.'
Besides, did I do anything strange?
I just died and came back to life once.
I just didn't report my special circumstances.
I just held a secret gathering.
I just deceived a noble young lady.
Uh… it does sound like I'm not a good person.
But I haven't done anything bad!
Why was I reported?!
Thinking of this, Klein felt a bit collapse, and in this awkward atmosphere, he was rapidly thinking about all sorts of possibilities.
Could it be… that the identity of the Fool was seen through as fake? Who?
Miss Justice shouldn't.
Sun? Klein remembered the young Sun who had recently joined the Tarot Club… Uh… forget it, he's even more naive than Miss Justice.
If there really was a problem within the Tarot Club, he thought and thought but could only think of one person.
The Hanged Man!
Klein thought of that Tarot Club member who looked very experienced.
If the Hanged Man was only outwardly respectful but secretly harbored ill intentions…
Although Klein was still very confident in his acting skills, if the experienced Hanged Man really saw through something, it wasn't impossible.
The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence again.
Leonard, seeing this, wanted to say a few words for Klein, but just as he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered the night Antigonus's notebook was stolen, and how Klein, despite being within the control range of '2-049', was able to escape safely on his own.
Thinking of this, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
"Oh, actually, there's no need to be so nervous. I believe Klein hasn't betrayed the Goddess, right?" Looking at Klein, Frey tried hard to force a smile.
"Yes, that's right, how could I believe in an evil god?"
"Actually, this is also an undecided matter." Frey continued.
"Although the report letter says some of Klein's actions are suspicious, unlike Old Neil, there is no substantive evidence for these."
"So, don't be nervous." Frey and Leonard exchanged glances and continued.
"But, since the Punishers know about this, we still need to go through some necessary formalities."
"Klein, it's getting late. You should stay at the company tonight."
"You used to have such a good relationship with Old Neil."
"Tonight, you can keep Old Neil company. Comfort him. I'm afraid Old Neil might do something impulsive that everyone would regret if he can't cope."
Then who will comfort me? Aren't you afraid I'll do something impulsive?… Klein suddenly felt a bit overwhelmed.
Before leaving, Frey also specifically told him.
"Don't worry, we will prove your innocence."
Don't, if they investigate seriously, I'm afraid they'll really find something… Klein forced a smile and waved goodbye to them.
"Click!"
Old Neil was slightly stunned looking at the open cell door.
"Old Neil, I'm here to keep you company, in case you're lonely."
Looking at Old Neil in front of him, Klein grinned, forcing out a smile.
At the same time, he also cried out in his heart.
How could someone commit such a malicious act as reporting?
If you have the guts, let's have a one-on-one fight!
But for Klein, tonight was not without Gains, because of this unexpected report incident, the digestion progress of his Clown potion suddenly accelerated significantly.