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"-?" Neph froze.

A Siren's throat was the main ingredient of the Ocean Songster potion, while its hair was a supplementary ingredient. The other main ingredient was a Crystal Cluster Jellyfish's crystal.

Although their conversation at the time had ultimately pointed them toward an Archbishop of the Church of Storms, Klein had also shared a copy of the potion formula with Neph-though he had never expected her to look for the ingredients.

And indeed, Neph had paid no attention to the matter. Hearing Klein suddenly bring it up now, she said with some surprise, "It sounds like he might be able to obtain the other main ingredient himself?"

"That would be a little difficult." Klein shook his head. "According to Ma'am Hermit's information, there are still a few groups of Sirens in the wild, but Crystal Cluster Jellyfish have become almost impossible to find. Only the Church of Storms keeps a population of them."

A monopoly on ingredients. Now that's familiar. Neph shook her head as well and said helplessly, "He certainly won't be able to exchange anything for a Crystal Cluster Jellyfish's crystal at the Church."

She paused, then gave a mischievous smile and suggested, "Hey, I have an idea.

"Where does the Church of Storms keep its Crystal Cluster Jellyfish? Or does he know anyone who's about to advance? Someone should be transporting potion ingredients-I could try stealing some for him?"

Klein glanced at her and said irritably, "-Never mind the second option. As for the first, you want to steal from Pasu Island?"

Pasu Island was the heart of the Church of Storms and the current location of its Holy Cathedral. Neph immediately abandoned the idea and changed her tune. "-I'll have Bernadette ask around for him."

That settled the matter. Klein then asked for the cemetery's