As Sno's words fell, the Hermit was slightly surprised. Although Mr. World had offered the option of Devil characteristics when buying a Beyonder weapon last time, she had considered it mostly a sales tactic. After all, aside from a few top-tier bankers, it was no easy matter to produce eighty thousand pounds at once. But now that he had brought up the matter again, she had to consider whether he truly possessed the ability to create a Demigod-level Mysterious Item.
Seeing that Cattleya did not respond immediately, Sno's lips curled slightly upward. He interlaced his fingers beneath his chin and continued his pitch:
"You can first state your requirements and the price you can accept. I can make a custom item based on that. The side effects of the Extraordinary Items I create generally aren't severe. Miss Justice, Mr. Sun, and Mr. World can all attest to that."
"..." Cattleya considered the funds currently at her disposal, then nodded slightly.
"I would like a Mysterious Item that can enhance my defenses, preferably one that can be worn at all times and react automatically in a crisis. Roughly how much would such an item cost?"
Cattleya did not immediately name a price because she knew very well that she could not currently afford such a Mysterious Item. If the other party named the price, she could refuse or use the excuse of considering it to put him off. But if she gave a price and he accepted the commission, defaulting afterward would easily damage her reputation within The Tarot Club.
"If it has to be carried on you, then the requirements for its side effects become exceptionally strict. And Mysterious Items meant to protect oneself have always been more than fifty percent more expensive than weapons of the same level..."
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