Information Exchange Meeting

"What kind of item do you need? How much money have you set aside?"

Alger, the Hanged Man, asked casually. He did not actually intend to sell any of the important items he carried, but that did not stop him from sounding out the new member and getting a sense of his financial resources for future cooperation.

His question is so blunt, though I suppose that's characteristic of the Sailor pathway... Leonard's expression froze briefly. Fortunately, the gray fog concealed it from everyone else.

"I don't know..." Seeing the others cast inscrutable looks at him, he immediately added, "Any type will do. Preferably something with strong offensive capabilities, mild negative effects, and the ability to be used discreetly. Something around the level of a Grade 2 Sealed Artifact. Um, I mean something at sequence 6 to sequence 5."

Only after speaking did he realize his mistake and immediately rephrase himself, but the meaningful looks directed his way already told him he had exposed his identity as an official Beyonder—or at least someone connected to them.

That's like shouting "I'm a Nighthawk" at an underground gathering. It would be all too easy to get ganged up on. Fortunately, our Tarot Club isn't such a low-end organization... Angel suppressed her laughter and interjected:

"Sequence 5 Mystical Items usually sell for eight to ten thousand pounds here. If their effects are good and their side effects are tolerable, the price can be higher."

She did not mention the price of Mystical Items such as Leimano's Travel Notes, which clearly exceeded the usual standard, lest she frighten her former teammate.

As for her own Mystical Items, the "Falsehood" ring had already been replaced by sensible makeup and Mirror Substitution, which allowed her to disguise herself. Its price was reasonably suitable too, but the problem