The single candle flickered with a dim yellow light, casting shifting shadows on the walls surrounding the living room.
Klein found the most convenient spot to escape, looked around, and saw the " Eye of Wisdom " old man with deep nasolabial folds on his cheeks, and the chubby-faced " Apothecary ".
Well, after another comparison, although he was wearing an iron mask that covered half of his face, it was still basically confirmed that he was the jerk I met in the small theater of the Leys Circus... Klein withdrew his gaze and waited for the party to officially begin—the lady with the " Artisan " behind her was quite well disguised, just like most of the participants, so he couldn't confirm whether she had arrived before she spoke.
A few minutes later, the " Eye of Wisdom " looked up at the mechanical clock on the wall and chuckled:
"Everyone's here today."
"Let's begin."
Before he could finish speaking, the chubby Apothecary interrupted:
"I need a supernatural creature for my experiments, preferably a mammal, and ideally one that has already been subdued and poses little danger."
Extraordinary beast-like creatures? Klein was slightly moved by what he heard.
He remembered what the other person had said in the circus's small theater, and how the other person seemed to be able to read the thoughts of wild beasts.
He's just a " Apothecary," yet he possesses such abilities and is even seeking to acquire extraordinary beast-like creatures. Hmm, after I sold him the Elven Spring Medullary Crystal, he should have already gathered the materials and advanced... In other words, the Sequence after " Apothecary " is related to controlling wild beasts? Klein made a conjecture based on the information he had.
At this moment, someone responded with a sneer to " Apothecary ":
Who would keep a supernatural being by their side?
"It's dangerous and easy to be discovered. Wouldn't it be more convenient and discreet to just kill them and preserve the extraordinary materials?"
The Apothecary never backed down in a verbal exchange, and immediately retorted:
"A foolish idea!"
"You can't guarantee that the extraordinary materials from that creature are exactly what you need, or that they'll sell. It's better to tame it, use it, make it your helper, and double your strength..."
As he spoke, his voice trailed off, as if he had revealed some important secrets.
Damn it! Why can't I control my mouth?! The Apothecary mentally slapped himself.
As expected... Klein nodded almost imperceptibly.
The Apothecary's needs were clearly not being met. Most of the participants here were not high- Sequence, nor were they prominent figures in Backlund. They were all living cautiously, barely making ends meet, so how could they possibly be so extravagant as to keep a supernatural being?
Moreover, and more importantly, wild supernatural beings are often hostile to humans. Once encountered, it's either you or me who dies. To capture them alive, you need a sufficiently powerful team or to overwhelm them in strength. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that some Sequence individuals possess special abilities that are perfectly suited to this situation.
After a moment of disappointment, the Apothecary coughed twice and said:
"I brought a lot of medicine with me, all of which you know are effective. If you want any, just say so when we're almost done."
"A few more potions to heal injuries, inflict berserk status, and enhance... that kind of ability?" Klein muttered to himself, then chuckled and offered the other party a suggestion:
"You can purchase Sequence 9 recipe, find the corresponding extraordinary materials, and then concoct Potion to feed to the beast you choose. This way, you will possess Sequence 9 extraordinary creature, and you can continue to upgrade it through subsequent Potion."
"Of course, all of this is predicated on the premise that you have sufficient financial resources and the ability to handle out-of-control defective products."
The Apothecary was stunned for a few seconds before finally saying:
"That's so extravagant."
"Just saving money for myself and finding the extraordinary materials I need is difficult enough. Animals are also highly likely to go out of control after taking the Potion. It will be hard to succeed without trying several times."
"Anyone who can do that must own a mine or run a bank."
Our Tarot Club's " Justice " lady must have been raising a supernatural being... Klein suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for the Apothecary.
If they really let loose and made money at all costs, Apothecary would definitely be the type of person in the Low-Sequence who could easily amass a lot of wealth. However, the problem is that they would also be easily targeted by official Beyonder.
After several more deals were completed or fell through, Klein heard a deliberately lowered voice:
"I only brought one extraordinary weapon this time."
"It consists of 50 bullets with different effects. 20 of them are engraved with the symbols and markings of the Sun realm, forming a complete spell that can effectively Purification ghost-type Monster and damage more powerful Wraith and Specter, hence the name ' Purification Bullets '. Another 20 bullets are for corrupt and Depravity creatures and are called ' Demon Hunting Bullets '. The remaining 10 bullets are more effective against evil and strange Monster and are called ' Exorcism Bullets '. The effects can be maintained stably for 18 months or even longer."
"50 rounds for 500 pounds, or the ' Barbarian ' Potion recipe, plus a specially made revolver of the appropriate caliber."
As expected, they made similar bullets as I suggested last time, but they seem more complex than ordinary extraordinary weapons. It took them so long to make just one set... Klein didn't give anyone else a chance and spoke directly:
"I have the ' Barbarian ' Potion recipe."
At this point, a rather tall man also made his offer:
550 pounds.
In modern times, this is an extraordinary weapon that is the most convenient to carry and use!
The woman's voice, though carefully concealed, carried an barely suppressed joy as she spoke:
"Sir, I'm sorry, I prefer the ' Barbarian ' recipe."
"600 pounds." The man raised his offer again.
"No, this isn't about money." The woman with the " Artisan " behind her turned to Klein. "Deal! But please give the formula to the old man ' Eye of Wisdom ' first, so he can evaluate it."
Phew, thank goodness I got the " Black Emperor " card, otherwise I would have definitely suffered a huge loss today if I had encountered someone who was so aggressive in raising prices... Klein rolled up his robe, took out the " Barbarian " recipe that he had written down beforehand from the inside pocket, and unfolded it to take a look:
" Sequence 8 ' Barbarian ', Main ingredients: 1 Berserk Grass, 1 Solid Unicorn Horn Crystal of Earth Rhinoceros, Auxiliary ingredients: 1 Deep-Patterned Walnut, 1 Melissa, 10 ml of Hydrosol Infused with Poplar Bark, 100 ml of Spirits."
After confirming that everything was correct, Klein refolded the paper and handed it to the waiter.
Just like before, the " Eye of Wisdom " old man took out the ring with many tiny diamonds surrounding a green eye-shaped gemstone, simulating the extraordinary ability of the " Notary " to confirm that the formula was genuine.
When the old man announced that the "formula was effective," the woman with the " Artisan " behind her visibly breathed a sigh of relief and took out a square iron box about the size of a palm.
After being passed around by the waiter, she received the recipe as she wished. She couldn't wait to unfold it and look at it several times, seemingly wanting to memorize it directly. Meanwhile, Klein held the iron box, snapped it open, and examined his find.
The bullets inside the iron box were divided into three piles. Some were pale gold, as if they had just been taken out of hot water. Some were completely silver, covered with patterns, cold and sacred. The smallest pile shone with a golden light in its brass color, and one could vaguely see many markings and symbols engraved inside.
Yes, it's true... Klein does have that much discernment in the field of mysticism. He snapped the lid shut and put the item into the pocket under his robe.
As for the gifted revolver, it was nothing special in design, with a dark brass body and a walnut grip.
Since his gun holster under his arm had also been lost during the last police raid, Klein had to clip the revolver to his waist and conceal it with his clothing.
After completing the planned transaction, he glanced around the living room and deliberately raised his voice:
"I need powerful Purification items such as ' The Sun Holy Water ' and ' The Sun Holy Emblem '."
"I can buy it with gold pounds, or I can exchange it for a recipe, such as the ' Briber ' Sequence 7 of the ' Barbarian ' set."
"Of course, if there are any questions about mysterious realms or extraordinary worlds that need answering, I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee I can answer them."
The Apothecary on the other end of the line listened with wide eyes; he felt this was the "lucky young man."
But how could he have obtained so many valuable things so soon after becoming Beyonder? The more the Apothecary thought about it, the more he gritted his teeth, feeling that he had made the Error choice.
Luck is the most important thing!
The woman who purchased the " Barbarian " formula nearly lost control of herself and almost spoke in her original voice:
"I don't have what you need, but I can pay in gold pounds, 800 pounds!"
Klein swallowed the word "deal," thought for a moment, and then chuckled softly:
"I only accept barter for now."
I'll probably come to the next gathering, so you can start collecting similar items beforehand.
For now... the woman pondered the word, then slowly nodded and said:
"OK."
After that, none of the other participants spoke up, and Klein's needs remained unmet. In Backlund, within the Kingdom of Loen, followers of the " Eternal Blazing Sun " were considered cultists, so similar items were very rare.
Klein was slightly disappointed, but not too concerned; he had alternative plans.
He clearly remembered that Miss Hugh had once sought out an Beyonder follower of the " Eternal Blazing Sun " for Purification!
Moreover, the lady who desires the " Briber's " recipe will certainly be actively searching for it.
Klein stopped talking and listened to the subsequent transactions and exchanges.
As the party drew to a close, a participant of medium build and unremarkable appearance pinched the iron mask on his face and said in a deep baritone voice:
"I need the silk glands of an adult Giant Widow Spider."
The silk glands of an adult Giant Widow Spider? That sounds familiar... I feel like I've heard it somewhere before... Klein frowned slightly, racking his brains without using Divination.
Suddenly, he remembered the source of the familiarity:
This is one of the main ingredients of the " Demoness of Pleasure " potion!