Inside the underground shooting range of the Cragg Club.
After practicing shooting, Klein carefully maintained the included revolver and adjusted the ratio of Purification Bullets, Demon Hunting Bullets, and Exorcism Bullets to 3:1:1.
He let out a breath, put away his revolver, straightened his coat, and slowly returned to the lobby on the first floor.
He had just heard the waiter mention that today's limited-edition dish was pan-fried grouper.
As soon as Klein entered the cafeteria, he saw an acquaintance, Talym Dumont, a riding instructor with short, curly brown hair from a fallen aristocratic family, eating his lunch with unfocused eyes and no appetite.
Klein carried his tray over, sat down, and greeted them.
Talym turned to look at him, his lips moved a few times, he remained silent for three or four seconds, and finally, he stammered out:
" Sherlock, do you know... do you know anyone with strange, powerful, and rare abilities?"
I know, the person in front of you is... Klein raised an eyebrow slightly, not giving a direct answer:
"What you up to?"
Talym opened his mouth, but said nothing.
He pondered for a moment with a serious expression, then forced a smile and said:
"It's nothing, I was just asking out of curiosity."
Last time you asked what to do if you fall in love with someone you shouldn't, this time you're asking if you know anyone with strange abilities... Are you trying to get rid of them and completely sever your friend's feelings? What kind of person is worth taking this risk for? Hiring an assassin is the same as murder! Klein muttered a few words silently, cut a piece of boneless fish, and put it in his mouth.
Talym took a breath, quickly finished the food on his plate, and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
He seemed to have returned to normal, and said with a smile:
Mike wants to hire you as his bodyguard for a few days.
Mike Joseph? That reporter from the Daily Observer? I remember his performance in " The Golden Rose " was quite excellent... Klein chuckled.
What is Mike planning to do now?
Talym shrugged and said:
"I don't know. He just mentioned it casually, it seemed to be related to an interview assignment. He said he would visit you the day after tomorrow and hoped you would be available to take on the assignment."
"I can't be sure." Klein, unaware of the specifics, did not give a definitive answer.
Just then, he heard a faint, layered plea in his ear, from a woman.
"Miss Magician "? Is she prepared to sacrifice money for the recipe? Klein quickened his pace, finished the remaining food, then gulped down his red tea before heading to the reception desk to have a waiter open a lounge for him.
After sealing the room with the " Wall of Spirituality," he entered above the Gray Fog and found that his judgment was correct; Miss " Magician " was applying to hold a sacrificial ritual.
Fors has been dragging her feet until now because she only has 370 gold pounds on her and needs to withdraw some of her savings from the bank.
After a series of actions, she saw the £450 in cash disappear into the "illusory portal," and a recipe appeared in her mind:
" Sequence 8, The Trickmaster."
Main ingredients: the stomach of Spirit Eater, 20 ml of Deep-sea Marlin blood.
"Additional ingredients: 5 ml of hornbeam essential oil, 10 g of sedge powder, one blooming red chestnut flower, and 80 ml of pure water."
Finally, finally I got it! It's been years! Fors was overjoyed and couldn't help pacing back and forth, full of pride.
Immediately, she took out paper and pen to Record down the recipe, lest she forget it and have to trouble Mr. The Fool again.
If I don't find someone who doesn't know the market price, the main materials will cost at least £300 each, and I only have £430 left... I still need to work hard to earn more money... I, I need to write a new book! Fors suddenly felt full of motivation, no longer the chronic procrastinator she used to be.
At 7:55 p. m. on Wednesday, Klein, carrying all his savings, stepped into the house where the old man, " The Eye of Wisdom," was holding a gathering, with mixed feelings.
He was draped in a black robe, his face obscured by the shadow of his hood, and he also wore an iron mask.
"1674 pounds in cash and 5 gold coins. This is the new peak of my wealth. I wonder how much will be left after this gathering..." Klein entered the living room, his thoughts wandering, and glanced around by the flickering candlelight.
"Huh, the Apothecary isn't here. Is something keeping him up?" Klein frowned slightly and sat down in the same spot as last time.
After a few minutes, the old man with the " Eye of Wisdom " clapped his hands lightly and said:
"Let's begin."
Before he could finish speaking, someone spoke up impatiently. It was the woman who was shrouded in mist and seemed to have the support of Artisan behind her.
She lowered her voice and said:
"Did that friend who sold the ' Briber ' formula last time come?"
"I'm here," Klein replied succinctly.
The woman visibly relaxed, reached out and pushed the iron mask aside, saying:
"This time we have the extraordinary weapons you need, or you can choose cash."
"What extraordinary weapon?" Klein suppressed his inner excitement.
The woman organized her thoughts and said:
"This is a whip woven from the feathers of the Sacred The Sun Bird."
You can disguise it as a belt when you don't need it.
"When used, it will be enveloped in pure, holy Light of Holiness. Any Death Monster struck by it will suffer immense damage, and the weaker ones may even be annihilated."
"It can also be used to soak liquids to create ' The Sun Holy Water,' but this will reduce the duration of its Spirituality power, to one month at a time."
"It is currently effective for thirteen months."
"If you'd like, I can exchange it for the ' Briber ' recipe; you won't need to pay extra."
The Sacred The Sun Bird? Not the Sun God Bird, but if it's the latter's feathers, I'll take it! Of course, only the tail feathers will do, as they can be used to concoct Sequence 4 " Unshadowed " Potion... Klein was quite satisfied with the weapon itself, but the problem was that its effects overlapped considerably with the Purification Bullets and Exorcism Bullets, and it could only be used for thirteen months. Each time he made a batch of the Sun Holy Water, it would reduce his usage by one month, meaning he would have to replenish similar items again.
Thinking of this, he turned to look at the person in the main seat:
"Mr. ' Eye of Wisdom,' could you please provide a detailed description of the brooch you mentioned last time?"
"Yes, write it on a note and specify a price that will satisfy you."
He was worried that others present would also become interested in the brooch after hearing the introduction, thus driving up the price, so he decided on the spot to have the other party write it down.
"Alright." " Eye of Wisdom " chuckled and had a waiter bring paper and pen.
As he wrote, the party members continued their trading, and some even inquired about the price of the whip, only to be told they would discuss it later.
After a while, the " Eye of Wisdom " finished writing the introduction and handed it to Klein through a waiter.
Klein unfolded the paper and found that the words on it were all in printed font, with nothing special about them.
He's being very careful... He read it carefully:
"' The Sun Brooch ', also known as ' Midsummer ', is comparable to a weaker level 2 Sealed Artifact."
"With it as the center, a pure and warm energy will fill a ten-meter radius, imperceptible to normal people, but Death Monster will be continuously harmed. They will 'evaporate' rapidly, like water under a blazing fireball. Even Wraith spirits and Specter will be affected, only they will last a little longer."
"In this environment, the power of a powerful Death will be significantly weakened."
"The wearer is difficult to be possessed or corrupted by evil Monster and can use spells such as ' Summon Holy Light,' ' Create Holy Water,' ' Light of Holiness,' ' Purifying Slash,' ' Immunity to Fear,' ' Sacred Oath,' and ' The Sun Halo.'"
"The downside is that as long as you wear it, you'll never feel cool; you'll always be in sweltering heat. Young people, don't underestimate this state; the heat and restlessness will gradually push you into an Abyss of losing control."
"I'll only sell it if the offer is 2000 pounds."
"Don't try to bargain. You should know very well that I'm not short of money and am a collector."
It's much more powerful than I imagined. The old man with the " Eye of Wisdom " was too vague last time... Klein was intrigued. After thinking for a few seconds, he turned to look at the woman with the " Artisan " behind her:
"900 pounds in cash."
Sequence 7 Potion recipe normally costs around £800.
"Deal!" the woman answered without hesitation!
"... If I had known, I would have driven the £1,000 car..." Klein forced a smile.
He was a man of his word and did not go back on his word. He exchanged the prepared formula for 900 pounds in cash, instantly increasing his banknotes to 2,574 pounds, enough savings for a single man to live comfortably for a lifetime.
After the Eye of Wisdom old man examined the recipe, the lady looked at it again with satisfaction:
" Sequence 7, The Briber."
Main ingredients: One " Weeping Baby " flower, Strange-faced Hemp Crystal.
"Additional materials: 5 drops of golden datura juice, 5 drops of black datura juice, 4 drops of psychedelic herb essential oil, 80 ml of red wine."
Having completed the transaction, Klein took a breath, looked at the old man known as the " Eye of Wisdom," and solemnly said:
"2000 pounds, I want that ' The Sun Brooch '."
The " Eye of Wisdom " chuckled twice.
"To be honest, I didn't really want to sell it, but since I already have '2-081,' the ' The Sun Brooch ' isn't necessary anymore, and I've already set an offer; going back on my word isn't my style."
"Wait for me for three minutes, I'll go get the ' The Sun Brooch '."
"Okay," Klein replied, feeling both pained and expectant.
At this moment, Beyonder eyes in the living room were on him. A transaction of 2,000 pounds was rare in ordinary gatherings at this level, perhaps only once every year or two.
From those gazes, Klein clearly sensed a certain Greed and covetousness.
After a brief silence, the transaction continued until the " Eye of Wisdom " returned, and in his outstretched palm lay a dark gold brooch shaped like the Sun.
It was clearly visible that there was some sweat on the " Eye of Wisdom's " face.
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