The reason I brought up the topic of the sacred relic at the meeting was simple. Except for the part where it was closely related to me and bothered me, it had many advantages.
For now, it will help with the mysterious concept.
Wasn't it true, after Clown raised the atmosphere to the maximum? Instead of suddenly mentioning the maze, this seemed more plausible.
You were curious about this before, right? Here, let me tell you. Your reward.
If I said it like that, I judged that the other members who were anticipating my words would have nothing more to say. Indeed, the judgment was correct. Far from feeling disappointed, I could see at a glance that his expectations of me had grown even more.
«...Could it be that you also know where the Master is?».
I shrugged at Fox's words, meaning: «If you bring something funny, there's nothing I can't tell you». Luckily he understood, and Fox squeezed his little hands as if he had decided to listen to that information.
I'll say it's not fun what they bring, though...
My conscience bothered me, but I quickly got rid of it. Anyway, wasn't this just a business relationship in disguise? It would be right to worry deeply only for my own benefit.
Still, I think the motivation worked well.
It was the second advantage I predicted. Structurally, the Round Table Watchers made it difficult to guarantee complete anonymity. Having information that others didn't know meant you had access to that information.
Crescent Moon talked a lot about fairies, and Fox seemed to be more up to date with the latest information about people and events than Hidden Pieces.
Of course, unlike Goblin (whose identity as a paladin was revealed), the other masks seemed to stay in their lanes. But to provide interesting information, they would have no choice but to reveal their letters. If he used this concept well, it would be of great help in deducing their identities.
I don't know about the others, but I'm curious about Clown.
In that sense, it was a good opportunity. I was sure they were still curious about my identity. Since he had no choice but to continue revealing information about the maze, he couldn't miss the opportunity to look cool. I didn't know anything about the first few times, but if I continued like this, I might gain the suspicion that I was actually an amateur who only knew a lot of information about the game.
Anyway, here was the third advantage.
«I want to buy information about who was given the oracle».
Clown had already shown great interest in the oracle, and I decided that it was reasonable to use information like this, which would be released anyway. Of course, he couldn't be sure how much he could find out, since he didn't know how secretive the temple people were.
Rather, I can confirm it through it.
If it was information that Clown, considered high-level even in the Round Table Watchers, couldn't figure out, then he could rest assured. It would mean that the secret was well kept. He turned the gears while resting his chin on his hand.
«Now, shall we do one more round?». The second round began under the direction of Fox.
Goblin went first once again, but there were some twists from the start. After receiving a red light, they only managed to receive the green light on their next attempt, but all the members objected.
«The real name of the saint? I'm sure it could be useful somewhere, but...»
«You are freeing yourself too much».
«I don't know if before, but now it's going to be difficult to let something like that go».
In the end, Goblin had to come up with some new and useful information that the other members approved, and moved on to the next one with a fight. The information was related to the temple, as expected.
The second captain of the Paladins is the woman who was next to Krovitz during the oracle, right? And to think that that woman is homosexual.
It was outrageous information, but surprisingly, the members did not object. He could understand the general thinking. With evidence, they probably thought it was important information that could give them an advantage over the captain's weakness. Homosexuality was classified as a great sin in this world.
«Now, next me.» Fox revealed which double-issued item would appear at the Sky Auction House.
«You are using the same information twice». Deer expressed his discontent, but stopped short of objecting. He must have known that the double-numbered object was worth so much.
The turns continued afterwards, and secret information gushed out of the members' mouths. Deer told information about palace politics; Crescent Moon mentioned that the successor of the fairy tribe committed a mortal sin and was deprived of his title.
«Hmm, is it my turn now?» Clown, who had set off the six-person bonding magic bomb, relaxed a little this time and blurted out ordinary information. Well, I guess it couldn't really be called ordinary. «The masks we wore were not chosen at random».
«What do you mean?»
«The Master said that when you choose a mask for the first time, you choose the one that most resembles your destiny».
It was a very interesting statement. Although it was a bit vague to call it useful.
«That's why I treat Mr. Goblin as inferior. It means that, in his weakness, he is destined to be cunning».
Goblin trembled with rage at being Clown's role model. But did they seem a little pitiful?
«I don't know Goblin, but Clown, I see why you're such an asshole», Deer murmured sarcastically. Clown didn't seem to bother and just laughed.
«But this doesn't seem like very important information».
«Yeah. It's a little fascinating that Master said that, but...».
«Provide something more useful».
Clown clicked his tongue at the counterattack. «Tsk. Even if it gives you clues about your destiny. That's why they say you shouldn't give pearls to pigs», Clown murmured and looked at me quickly. This time I didn't answer either and stayed still. Silence always left you halfway. «So I guess I should talk about something else at your level».
Soon Clown released new information. It was about the Scout Guild, and this time it passed without objection. Then it was my turn again. I revealed one of the things I had chosen beforehand. It was advanced information, but so advanced that it was useless to have it.
«The Renaissance Stone exists».
As soon as I finished my words, everyone's eyes focused on the Round Table. The moment the jewel emitted a green light, there was silence.
«What is the Renaissance Stone...?». Goblin was the first to speak.
To his attentive question, Zorro responded: «It is an object that can resurrect someone». Well, that's how the object is known, at least».
The Renaissance Stone was only known through rumors, even in the game. It was understandable. To consume it, you have to meet some crazy conditions in a heavenly luck type environment. The first time I had it was purely coincidental, and then I couldn't obtain it even knowing the acquisition conditions. It was impossible for those guys who beat the cheat version to know.
«So can you really raise the dead with it?». Crescent Moon asked cautiously. They couldn't hide the emotion that was slipping from their voices. Could there be someone they wanted to save?
«Yeah». In exchange for hearing a lot of useful information today, I added a little extra. «With the Renaissance Stone, it is possible to raise the dead». There were complicated requirements, but their effects were as rumored.
But wasn't this enough to satisfy them? «So who has the object...»
«Enough.» I cut off Crescent Moon's words coldly. If they wanted to know more, they had to bring me information worthy of it.
Crescent Moon soon came to his senses. «Then at least tell me what interests you. I need that object».
Hmm, I didn't expect this situation. I thought about it for a moment. A strange male lion mask who was bored and tired of everything, and who attended these meetings in search of fun; How would a guy like that respond here?
Soon, an appropriate phrase came to mind. «I don't know what interests me».
The lion didn't even know it. It was a bit of a crappy character setting, but other than that it was a pretty good concept. If I glossed it like that, not only would they give me a wide range of useful information, but whatever they said, it would be easier to say it wasn't funny.
«It won't be easy to please someone like you». Crescent Moon let out a long sigh. His eyes were filled with the determination to find out. That shook my conscience, so I looked away to look into space while resting my chin.
Did I look that alone? There was a moment of silence, without anyone speaking.
Fox then took on the role of moderator and led the conversation: «Ahem! What do we do now? If everyone agrees, shall we do another round?».
Goblin raised his hand. «I retire. I have no more information to satisfy you all».
«I'll go too. I've prepared several more just in case, but I'm not too sure considering the quality of today's information.» When Deer announced his non-attendance following Goblin, it was naturally decided that the meeting would end.
Yeah, ° tier?
However, everyone stood still and watched me silently. Come to think of it, the same thing happened at the last meeting. Everyone was pretending not to, but they were curious about my evaluation, I guess. It probably hurt his pride a little. Last time, I showed my disappointment by asking: «Is that all?».
So what should I say this time?
After thinking about it for a moment, I made a decision. I examined the various masks one by one and smiled as if to say that at least the efforts were laudable. «I'll look forward to the next one».
Thanks for the information.
***
At the Round Table, after León left, Goblin vomited in a hollow voice the question he had been containing. «Who... hell... is that man?»
«He is certainly no ordinary person». Deer clicked his tongue.
Goblin let out a long sigh.
All he wanted was to completely deduce his identity. Why do they always treat me like this?
Soon, Goblin confessed what he was thinking. «...It could be someone on my side».
«Keke, what do you mean, Goblin?»
«There are less than 10 people in the church who know the oracle. Each is at least a high priest or captain. If that man is one of them can explain-»
«Ha, is that what you mean?» Clown abruptly cut off Goblin's words and replied irritably: «That's why everyone despises you. Why are your thoughts so simple? Is that man a cardinal? A captain? Is that the best thing you can think of?».
«But it can't be explained any other way! It has not been more than two weeks since the oracle was received...»
«Tsk, how pathetic. Don't you think there could be a human hand or foot between them?».
«That's nonsense...» Goblin interrupted himself as if that were absurd. After all, they knew how faithful the temple dignitaries were. They were not at all people who worked for strangers. But what was this? «Wait, do you all think like that?» Everyone except Goblin was accepting this nonsense.
«There is no other explanation.»
«To be honest, I thought he would be some kind of isolated hero. But it wasn't that either...»
«Perhaps we have established a connection with a more powerful figure than we can imagine».
At this point, Duende began to have doubts. Could it be that that man's influence reached even the core of the church? Of course, nothing was certain yet, so Duende focused on the conversation that followed.
«Then let's put our heads together for the time left. We may not be able to discover his identity, but we can deduce what kind of person he is, right?».
«Good idea. Maybe we can find out what interests you».
At Fox's suggestion, an investigation was carried out through collective intelligence. The objective was to find out the identity of the lion.
«I will go first. That man wasn't even interested in the double issue article. It must mean that you are powerful enough to not be interested in an item like that.»
«Same for Noark's conquest plans. He didn't even flinch after hearing it. It is clear that he has eyes and ears in the palace headquarters».
«Kekeke, I can't be sure, but he's probably killed at least thousands of people. He doesn't even know what interests him. Not even I have seen someone so devastated».
Every time they brought up their observations, they were hypnotized as a group. The finishing touch was the Crescent Moon assumption. «Perhaps... he knows all our identities».
«What do you mean, Crescent?»
«When he first mentioned the Renaissance Stone, he was looking at me. As if he knew my story».
Goblin sneered without realizing it. León may have been extraordinary, but wasn't it too big a leap?
It seems more likely that it is a coincidence... To begin with, he was sitting right in front of him.
Of course, Goblin didn't say this out loud, because everyone was taking Crescent Moon's words seriously.
«Hmm, I was wondering why he had suddenly taken out the Renaissance Stone, but that explains it». Clown was completely convinced, and the others believed that possibility was worth considering. Gradually, Goblin also felt confused. Hearing smart people all say the same thing, he began to think it might be true.
«Oh!» Just then, Zorra clapped her hands and shouted loudly: «Masks! We have masks».
«Masks...?»
«Yeah. If we think about his mask, maybe we can get an idea of what kind of person he is».
«Hmm, if Clown's words are true, we could certainly know his personality».
«A lion, huh?»
One by one, the members talked about the things that came to mind when they thought of a male lion.
«Umm, when I think of lions, I remember the story of their cubs being thrown off a cliff as soon as they are born».
«Do you mean the story that they only raise the survivors? All of those are rumors. But to be that strong, he must have gone through something worse than falling off a cliff».
«Keke, I can't think of anything other than the king of beasts. Could it mean that Mr. Lion will become king one day?»
«Hmm, he certainly didn't look like someone who would move beneath anyone».
«I have heard that lions are used as symbols of emperors in the East».
«A symbol of an emperor! How fun!»
Goblin simply listened to his words in silence. A thought came to his mind.
I have heard that lions are polygamous... Perhaps it means that he is predestined to have a lot of fortune with women.
Of course, once again, this was thought of silently. It was obvious that if they said it out loud, others would look at them pathetically.