After " The Sun " Derrick finished speaking, Klein, Manipulation "The World," nodded and said:
"More detailed than I expected."
"Transaction complete."
Before the word "world" had even finished, Klein had already skillfully and simultaneously removed the shields from " Justice," " The Hanged Man," and " The Magician."
The scene fell silent for a few seconds. "The World" looked around and smiled grimly:
I don't have any other needs for the time being.
Having roughly grasped the process and its characteristics, Fors was eager to try it out and wanted to purchase the Sequence 8 " Trickmaster " corresponding to " Apprentice ".
She clearly remembered that Mr. The Fool had said that the reason he was so troubled by the Full Moon Ravings was because his level of life was not high enough, and that the pain would decrease as his own Sequence improved.
This made Fors eager to obtain the subsequent formulas.
However, this would expose my Beyonder Pathway... Once everyone gets to know each other better and knows more about each other, the exposure will be over, it's not a serious matter. But for the recent gatherings, I still need to cover it up a bit, lest the gathering members use this to pinpoint my real identity... Fors thought about it calmly for a moment and said:
"I want the recipes for ' Apothecary ' and ' Trickmaster,' in exchange for money."
She deliberately added the " Apothecary's " recipe to her actual needs to mislead others' judgment. If any member actually had the recipe, she would take it as usual and then sell it to Viscount Glaint, who had long desired it, at a higher price. In any case, she would definitely not suffer any loss because of this, and might even make a fortune.
As for money, Fors was not short of it for the time being. Not only were the royalties from her best-selling books still flowing into her account, accumulating little by little, but she also had additional income, such as the £650 she received from Miss Audrey in the cases of Qilangos and Ambassador Bakerland of Intis.
Poor Hugh, he paid out of his own pocket to compensate the families of the two victims in the Lanarvus incident, spending over two hundred pounds. He wondered if Miss Audrey would reimburse him once the storm had passed... The note bearing the name "Mr. The Fool " was found in the folds of the books in the Glaint Viscount's house. Could it be that one of his ancestors was a member of this gathering? Was this a gathering that had been held regularly for decades or even centuries? Fors's thoughts suddenly began to wander.
Just two seats away from her, " Justice " Audrey paused for a moment when she heard the other party asking for the formulas of " Apothecary " and " Trickmaster," but she accurately grasped the other party's intentions.
"She is Fors! ' The Trickmaster ' is for herself, and ' The Apothecary ' is to be sold to Glaint, to confuse and deceive others..." Audrey nodded almost imperceptibly, already certain of the " Magician's" identity.
Its Sequence wouldn't be high, at most 8, most likely only 9. It's unclear where Mr. The Fool recruited it from, or what's so special about it... Its accent has Backlund characteristics, but it might not be from Backlund... Alger the Hanged Man is also observing the new member, initially confirming that the other party poses no threat to him.
" The Sun " Derrick didn't think that far ahead; he was simply speculating whether " Magician " belonged to the City of Silver region or the world where " Justice " and the others lived.
Klein glanced at Miss " Magician " with pity, holding little hope for her attempt to conceal her identity.
When you encounter a " Mind Reader " who knows you very well, even if you know their abilities in advance and take corresponding precautions, you may not be able to hide your true thoughts, let alone when you know nothing about them... " The Fool " Klein sighed inwardly for " The Magician ".
At the same time, he Manipulation the "world" and said hoarsely:
"I have the ' Apothecary's' recipe, 230 pounds."
"As for the recipe for ' Trickmaster,' I will do my best to find it for you, but I cannot guarantee success."
There is no contradiction between using the " Apothecary's " formula to make money and using it to train a useful helper; they can be done simultaneously. Therefore, Klein let "The World" speak first to prevent " The Hanged Man " and " The Sun " from intercepting it.
As for the recipe for " Trickmaster," he only had some ideas.
In his view, the magical item " Master Key " is most likely related to Sequence 9 " Apprentice " corresponding to " Trickmaster ". Divination its source above the Gray Fog might reveal some clues.
Well, actually the easiest way is to ask the being who is suspected to be "Mr. Door". He keeps whispering during the Full Moon. Besides asking for help, he probably also wants to teach the formula and Acting Method so that the target can become stronger and complete high-difficulty tasks. But unfortunately, before the target becomes stronger, he can't listen to his ramblings at all. He will collapse and show signs of losing control as soon as he listens. This forms a vicious cycle... Klein sighed.
Fors didn't rush to respond to Mr. World's words, but instead looked around and found that " The Hanged Man," " Justice," and " The Sun " didn't seem inclined to speak.
Clearly, neither of them knew the specific ingredients of the " Apothecary " and the " Trickmaster."
"Mr. 'World,' I hope you can find the ' Trickmaster ' Potion recipe as soon as possible," Fors said after a few seconds of silence. "As for the ' Apothecary ' recipe, I'm ready to buy it now. How should I pay you?"
The other party also seemed to Loen, willing to accept gold pounds... However, gold pounds have always been more widely accepted than coins such as gold Horn and Intifer... While speaking, Fors was also trying to determine the origin of "the world".
"World" completely ignored her scrutiny and said in a low voice:
"After you return, offer the cash as a sacrifice to Mr. ' The Fool,' and the transaction will be complete."
"The specific sacrificial procedure is..."
Sacrifice? Mr. The Fool can accept sacrifice? Has his level of existence reached that? No wonder he described the owner of the Full Moon Ravings in that tone... Fors listened and remembered with surprise, astonishment, and a sense of entitlement.
After finishing his explanation, Klein materialized the " Apothecary " formula before the "World" and had the dummy hand it to the " Magician " lady:
"The transaction was witnessed by Mr. ' The Fool,' so you don't need to worry about it being fake."
"I believe in Mr. ' The Fool '." Fors nodded immediately, unfolded the recipe, and began to memorize it carefully.
At this moment, Audrey " Justice " woman who couldn't bear to see her acquaintance working so hard, offered a suggestion:
"You can ask Mr. ' The Fool ' to help you recall things while you are making the sacrifice. You don't need to memorize anything specifically. If you encounter any problems, you can also pray to Him by reciting His name."
"Him?" Miss Justice actually used a pronoun representing a deity to address Mr. The Fool! Him, Him... Could it really be 'He'? But why would He be willing to help with these small things... No, that can't be right. As long as the Ritualistic Magic is appropriate, the seven orthodox deities often respond to believers and fulfill their requests... Fors turned to Justice and said:
Thank you for reminding me; your title reflects your character.
Audrey suddenly felt a little guilty.
She immediately thought of another question and quickly asked:
"Miss Magician, do you know about ' Acting Method '?"
" Acting Method?" Fors looked at the other person in confusion.
She quickly noticed that members like " The Sun " and " The Hanged Man " didn't react to the term at all, clearly understanding what it meant.
Today's gathering makes me feel like a country girl who has just arrived in Backlund ... I've attended so many gatherings of Beyonder before! Fors thought with a mixture of sadness and joy.
She couldn't help but want to write a novel based on this emotion and feeling, which she named "Miss Wall's Dream Journey".
"You don't seem to understand." Audrey made a positive judgment based on the other person's reaction and usual behavior.
She turned around, looked at the head of the ancient long table, and addressed the figure shrouded in thick Gray Fog:
"Mr. The Fool, could you tell Miss Magician the ' Acting Method '?"
"If possible, what price would she need to pay?"
Audrey had originally intended to ask directly if she could still exchange this for a new Roselle's Diary, as before, but then she realized that Fors's circle of Beyonder largely overlapped with her own, which would mean she would lose many opportunities to obtain Roselle's Diary.
This isn't a very important issue. Fors will find out sooner or later that Mr. The Fool needs Roselle's Diary, and I'm sure I have access to other Beyonder circles. However, she knows I have a few pages of Roselle's Diary, and if she wants to collect them, she'll definitely look for me first. But Mr. The Fool has already read all of my diaries... After this gathering, I need to find an opportunity to tell Fors that those Roselle's Diary were accidentally lost... " Justice " Audrey deduced the chain reaction, trying her best to express her worries to Mr. The Fool through body language.
What is Miss Justice Psychological Suggestion? Hmm, she knows Fors but doesn't want to reveal her identity, which means she doesn't want the reward I offered to cause any trouble in that regard... Klein chuckled thoughtfully.
"You decide, you explain; I don't want to repeat similar topics."
This is a sign of respect for the goddess... he added in his mind.
Praise be to Mr. The Fool! Audrey, the " Justice," felt a surge of joy.
She straightened her back, slightly raised her chin, and looked at " The Magician " Fors in a way that was different from usual:
"The ' Acting Method ' is a way to accelerate Potion mastery and minimize the risk of losing control."
Do you want to know?
"There's such a method? Is it real or fake?" A man of Mr. The Fool's stature would certainly not lie about such a trivial matter! Fors opened her slightly languid eyes wide, pursed her lips, and said:
"Think!"
Anyone Beyonder would want to know a similar method! Fors suddenly became a little excited.
Audrey thought about it carefully and said:
"Two requirements: First, the ' Acting Method ' cannot be revealed to anyone without Mr. ' The Fool's' permission."
"Secondly, a reward of 200 pounds will be paid."
Her the Original plan was to use Roselle's Diary as collateral, calculating the price based on how many pages she and the " The Hanged Man " had used to repay the debt. However, in reality, Roselle's Diary was unbreakable and sold for very low prices. Moreover, its authenticity was often uncertain, making the calculated total price somewhat unworthy of the " Acting Method." Therefore, she added some extra to the price.
Hmm... If Mr. The Fool's family is no longer short of money, then I'll take the 200 pounds, and then find the diary to pay off Mr. The Fool's debt... Audrey has already thought through the subsequent transactions.
200 pounds? A method to reduce the risk of losing control for only 200 pounds? That's too, too cheap! Surprised and delighted Fors was afraid the other party would change their mind, so she spoke without hesitation:
"Make a deal!"
After saying that, she felt a pang of regret for the money, realizing that her bank savings were dwindling at a visible rate.