"Devil" was Sequence 6 of the "Criminal" pathway, and Angel knew that the Main Materials for Sequence 6 Potions all cost more than 1,500 pounds.
In other words, this Beyonder Characteristic, which could serve as a complete Potion's Main Material, was worth over 3,000 pounds—provided someone recognized its value.
This was different from the spoils they had divided at Capim Mansion during the day. There had been two Beyonder Characteristics and a damaged Beyonder weapon. Though their values had not been exactly equal, they could still be divided roughly fairly.
This mass of Beyonder Characteristic could not be split in two. If either of them wanted to take it, they would have to give the other 1,500 pounds in cash or a Beyonder Item of equivalent value. Otherwise, neither could guarantee that the other would obediently hand over half the proceeds after selling the Characteristic...
An awkward silence fell over the narrow, dark alley.
"I might be able to figure something out for 150 pounds, but 1,500 pounds is far beyond what I can afford. Do you have..."
After a long while, Moriarty spoke.
"I don't either."
Angel's assets had only just exceeded 1,500 pounds. If she used all of them to trade for this Characteristic, which she had no idea when she could sell, she would be left penniless.
So she denied it without hesitation.
As for other items she could use as collateral, the Magician Pocket Watch was a highly practical Mystical Item and no less valuable than this Sequence 6 Beyonder Characteristic. The Madness Ring was essential for concealing her identity, and the Hidden Holy Emblem could not possibly leave her body. That only left ammunition, Charms...
Wait, there was one more item...
Angel suddenly remembered the Crimson Eye she carried.
It had come from the dead