Lord of the Mysteries: Just a Bystander, Moonlighting at the Tarot Club
Chapter 280

Audrey, caught in her own trap

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Blood-Spotted Black Mosquito, Candle-Eating Spirit, Human-Faced Cage Grass, and Bewitching Insect are among the weakest of the dozens of Monster found around City of Silver.

You can easily complete it by finding a few partners of similar ability.

"Okay." After receiving permission from Mr. "Fool," Fors reiterated his promise to "Sun," "I'll give it to you after the party."

Now, the "Magician" is not only very good at collecting Formula, but also at collecting Beyonder Characteristic... This time it's through the Abraham Family's channels, and it's all thanks to Mr. Fool's Blessed... Witnessing the "Magician" successfully facilitate two deals in a row, "The Hanged Man" Alger is getting restless.

He coughed lightly and said in a deep voice:

"If it's convenient, could you help me collect 'eyeballs of the Dragon-Eyed Sea Eagle '?"

"Uh, okay," Fors responded instinctively, then added:

"I have already written to the teacher to inquire, but since I am currently enjoying the New Year holiday in another city, I have no way of checking if he has replied."

"I will push this forward as soon as I return to Backlund."

Enjoy the New Year holiday... Hearing these very distant words, "The Hanged Man" Alger paused for a few seconds, then nodded slightly.

At the head of the Bronze Long Table, Klein was secretly observing everyone, had a sudden thought.

The "Magician" lady's implication was that the two Beyonder Characteristic mentioned earlier had nothing to do with the Abraham Family, but came from her, uh, from Self Blessed?

Thinking of this, he controlled the "world" dummy to speak:

"Miss Magician, I, cough, and my two companions, each require 'Ancient Wraith Dust' and ' Six-Winged Gargoyle Core Crystal,' respectively."

"If you can help find them, they will definitely pay a price that will satisfy you."

As he spoke, the "world" dummy looked around:

"You too."

They are the Main Ingredient for Advancement "Marionettist".

Although Klein possesses the "All-Black Eye" left behind by Rosago's death, he is also Mental Pollution by the "Fallen Creator," rendering him unable to concoct Potion.

Otherwise, it's not Advancement, it's suicide.

The method "Sun" promised to remove Mental Pollution still doesn't know how long it will take, so he decided to prepare for both possibilities in advance.

Members of the Tarot Club, including Fors, agreed to the offer.

This "Magician" lady is very popular; so far, everything is related to her, she's simply the most dazzling presence on the field...

Uh, no, the most dazzling existence besides Mr. Fool... Such a thought flashed through his mind, and "Moon" Emlyn, who had been silent for a long time, couldn't help but be moved.

He looked around and tentatively asked:

"Miss Magician, and everyone else, do you know how Sanguine can increase their strength without relying on Bestowal from their elders?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a barrage of gazes directed at him.

A moment later.

"The Hanged Man" Alger interrupted the debate between "The Sun" and "The Moon" about whether the Sanguine or the City of Silver had a longer and more accurate history.

He told "Moon" that he had a clue about a trait left behind by a Sanguine Baron, and that the other party needed to consider his response.

Immediately, "Justice" Audrey asked everyone for help in finding "Mirror Dragon's Blood," a request that was readily accepted by "The Moon" Emlyn, who was already prepared.

Klein, controlling the "World" dummy, spoke up at the opportune moment, asking "The Hanged Man" Alger to help sell the "Faceless" trait he had just taken from "Creeping Hunger." As a result, with the participation of "Justice" Audrey, the request to trade Beyonder Characteristic evolved into the reservation of Sealed Artifact.

Emlyn the Moon spoke again, promising to help Alger the Hanged Man find a way to put everyone on board into a deep sleep.

The Sun emphasized its current debt.

Just as the party was about to move on to the next segment, Fors suddenly remembered something and quickly raised his hand to signal to Mr. Fool.

When given permission, she turned to look at the "Justice" beside her:

"As I just mentioned, the price for that ' Elder Tree Fruit ' included not only 650 pounds but also a small, insignificant favor."

"Justice" Audrey nodded, indicating that she still remembered the incident.

Fors let out a sigh of relief and chuckled, "This is simple; you just need to find someone to deliver a letter."

Upon hearing this, Audrey, the "Justice," felt a sudden jolt of unease, a sense of foreboding washing over her.

She paused slightly, then hesitated and said:

"Deliver a letter? Where to deliver it, and to whom?"

"Justice" Audrey, unable to contain her emotions, pursed her lips with slight trepidation, her bright eyes fixed on the "Magician" without blinking.

Fors smiled slightly, "Empress Borough..."

"Cough!"

"Justice" Audrey suddenly coughed, then quickly turned to look at Mr. "Fool" at the head of the mottled long table, casting a pleading glance at him:

"Mr. Fool, I would like to request a private conversation with Ms. Magician."

"Ha..." Alger, the "Hanged Man," couldn't help but let out a low chuckle.

Before the laughter had even subsided, "Justice" Audrey turned her head angrily to look at "The Hanged Man," a veteran of the same seniority as herself, feeling utterly exhausted.

She knew that the other party must have guessed something.

At the same time, Klein, the "Fool" shrouded in thick Gray Fog, chuckled to himself, finding the scene before him somewhat amusing.

After "The Magician" Tarot Club, "Justice" insisted on keeping it a secret from her, knowing that this day would come sooner or later.

I just didn't expect this bomb to explode so soon.

Now they've got themselves caught in their own trap, haven't they?

He mentally said to Miss "Justice":

If you hadn't reacted quickly, Mr. Hanged Man would probably have already started investigating your true identity from this address...

"Miss Justice" lives in Empress Borough, she really is a high-class noblewoman... Klein thought to himself, thinking about his empty wallet.

He nodded slightly, agreeing to Miss "Justice's" request, and immediately blocked the senses of all the remaining members, including himself.

This is politeness, a necessary respect for women.

About five minutes later, "Fool" Klein received the gazes of the two ladies, realized that they had finished their conversation, and then removed the shield.

His gaze swept over the women in the play of light and shadow.

Miss Magician remained largely calm, showing only a slight surprise; it seemed Miss Justice had already revealed her true identity to her...

This level of surprise is within the normal range...

Why are Miss Justice's emotions fluctuating so drastically? She's about to Advancement to "Telepathist," so her emotional control should be excellent...

But she shocked me even more than the "Magician" lady... What exactly did the "Magician" lady say to her?

After Advancement "Faceless," "The Fool" Klein's control over the Gray Fog deepened further, allowing him to see more and more clearly.

Across from the ladies, unlike the simple "Sun" and the newly joined "Moon," "The Hanged Man" Alger was also secretly speculating about the reason.

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