The Tarot Club Had Turned into a Fencing Platform?

"Dear Mr. Fool, please tell [the world] that I have spoken with Leonard Mitchell. He does indeed possess a Mystical Item that can steal Beyonder Ability from others, and he is willing to sell it, but the price he is offering is high—he wants 7,000 pounds."

Above the Gray Fog, the image of [Moon] Emlyn praying softly was clearly visible in mid-air. "I'll gloss over it for now, saying I'll think about it when I get back. Whether or not to buy it is up to [World] to decide."

"7,000 pounds? Why doesn't he just rob someone?"

Klein almost shouted it out.

He had originally estimated that similar items would cost around £5,000, with a maximum markup of £6,000. But who knew his poet classmate would be so ruthless, asking for £7,000 right off the bat! He had worked so hard at sea for so long, and that was all he had managed to save up!

But he really needed this item.

So our respected Mr. Fool began to agonize Above the Gray Fog, glancing with pity at the pile of cash in the corner from time to time.

Klein Acting of the Sequence 6 "Faceless" for some time now. It's estimated that after a few more Acting, he'll be able to fully digest the Potion, so preparations for advancing to Sequence 5 need to be put on the agenda.

Klein had no shortage of Sequence 5 recipes and materials—the generous Rosago had offered them to him, not only providing him with Low Sequence recipes but also leaving behind the Beyonder Characteristic of "Marionettist." This was equivalent to two Main Ingredient for Sequence 5, but this material had been Corrosion by the aura of the True Creator, so it certainly couldn't be used directly to make Potion.

As for methods to eliminate mental pollution, Klein found three:

First, use items with the ability to "steal" to extract the contamination from the Characteristic, then quickly concoct Potion and consume it before the "steal" effect wears off.

Second, by using a powerful Ritual, the Characteristic are directly Destruction, causing the mental pollution to evaporate and the Characteristic to recombine.

Third, Luther to intervene. His special abilities seem to be able to counter the Corrosion of the True Creator.

However, the second method requires the use of the City of Silver's Sealed Artifact, and the third method would require the trouble of Luther, making both methods unusable. The City of Silver is spatially isolated, making interpersonal communication difficult, needless to say; even if he were to ask Luther for help, Klein would be embarrassed to do so—because his intelligence was flawed, causing Mr. [Temperance] to be forced into battle on the island. Asking for help again would seem rather impolite.

Even if Luther had no objection, this Mr. Fool still had some sense of shame.

"Well"

Klein sighed. Although reluctant, he gritted his teeth and decided to use his savings to buy that Beyonder Item.

After that, he waited until three o'clock, and then spread his Spirituality outwards, communicating with every star in front of the Bronze High-Backed Chair.

It's Monday afternoon, and the new week's Tarot Club about to begin.

"Swish! Swish!"

The crimson light surged and rose like a fountain, and when it faded, blurry figures appeared around the long table.

Good afternoon, Mr. Fool.

[Justice] Audrey rose and bowed as always, greeting everyone with an overflowing Spirituality. Not only her, but the tall figure of [Sun] also exuded an irrepressible Spirituality —a sign that he had just been promoted and could not yet control it well.

Both of them had been promoted to the second time attending the gathering. [Hermit] Cattleya returned the greeting while thinking to herself.

For those at the Low Sequence of Extraordinary, such rapid advancement is to be expected as long as they master the Acting Method correctly. Even so, it proves that Tarot Club a certain value.

"I am very sorry, esteemed Mr. Fool, but I have been unable to contact any members of the Psychology Alchemists recently and have not been able to obtain a new copy of Roselle's Diary."

After greeting her, Audrey [Justice] said apologetically.

Similar to her are [The Magician] Fors and [The Sun] Derrick. The former said her Teacher hasn't contacted her recently (although the real reason is that it's too cold and she doesn't want to go out to mail letters); the latter is still in Afternoon Town and can't collect the legends of the Ancient God.

So that means there's no diary to read this week. Klein was quite disappointed, but he appeared unusually calm, simply nodding slightly as if he didn't care at all, and saying, "I understand."

Because there was no diary entry, the gathering automatically jumped to the transaction phase.

Two people looked at [Temperance] Luther at the same time.

I've sold some of your items.

"[The Hermit] Cattleya said."

"Me too."

[Moon] Emlyn followed closely behind.

The two were commissioned by Luther to sell the artworks and jewelry he had looted from the Oravi Island. One of them had connections with an old man within the Sanguine who loved art, and the other had extensive channels, so selling these items went smoothly.

"Okay, give me a detailed breakdown and invoice of what's sold and what's left," Luther said. He paused, then added, "I just happen to have a new batch of goods, which I'll transfer to you as well. Help me sell them gradually."

His so-called "new goods" came from the safe deposit box of the Governor of the Rorsted Archipelago.

". All right."

The two exchanged a glance and agreed.

No, are you really using this place as a platform for selling stolen goods?

Klein couldn't help but think to himself, "I think Luther's new acquisition came from the Governor's Mansion in Bayam. But something still felt off, as if my Tarot Club become a stronghold for some bandits."

No, to be honest, there are already three pirates in the crew.

He composed himself and helped [the Moon] and [the Hermit] materialize the Parchment to create the details. Upon seeing the amounts, the impoverished Mr. Fool couldn't help but feel a surge of envy.

Many zeros

Klein exclaimed sincerely, then handed the details to Luther.

The two oil paintings sold for 5,000 pounds, and the jewelry for 7,600 pounds, totaling 12,600 pounds. About half of the items were still left. Luther picked up the Parchment, counted the items, and nodded.

The next thing to consider is how to deal with this cash.

"Leave 200 pounds as commission, then transfer the rest to me."

He spoke first to [the Moon], and as for [the Hermit], she had previously stated that the commission would be considered her apology, and she wouldn't accept any money.

"Good."

Emlyn's eyes lit up. "I'll also take a commission on this next deal."

Since Tarot Club, he has been acting as a middleman for the Sanguine in material transactions, earning a considerable amount of commission.

Cattleya remained silent.

Then, Luther spoke to [The Moon], "Also, remember to set aside 2,500 pounds, giving 1,500 pounds to [The World] and 1,000 pounds to [The Hanged Man]."

Moon Emlyn, still basking in the satisfaction of earning a £200 commission, paused for several seconds before finally speaking, puzzled:

". ah?"