Emlyn, the " The Moon," was momentarily at a loss under the scrutiny of all eyes, vaguely realizing that he might have asked something he shouldn't have.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Can't I have a Sanguine friend? Should I explain...?" No, so what if I'm Sanguine? I am Sanguine, there's nothing wrong with admitting it! We Sanguine have a long history, long lifespans, and abundant resources; we are a noble race! You're not particularly powerful, are you? The items you just traded were at most Sequence 6 items! His thoughts flashed and changed several times before Emlyn White raised his chin proudly and added:
"Yes, I am a pure- Sanguine."
Nobody asked him if it was true... Mr. " The Moon " seemed a little guilty, so he overreacted... " Justice " Audrey observed Emlyn's behavior.
"So it's Sanguine..." Fors, the " Magician," asked curiously.
"Mr. ' The Moon,' has your Sanguine, like humans, established ranks such as duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron, to mark the different levels and statuses of powerful individuals?"
"No, it was you humans who imitated us Sanguine!" Emlyn sat up straight. "Long before the Cataclysm, long before the Second Age, we Sanguine already had a system of ranks including Baron. Those who hadn't fully mastered their powers were underage Sanguine, while I was an adult. Advancing one rank would grant me the title of Baron, and then the ranks would rise up to duke, and above duke would be queen and prince. At that time, you humans were still under the rule of the Giant King's Court, and it was impossible for you to have invented ranks!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than " The Sun," Derrick, blurted out:
There is no such record in the history of our City of Silver.
"The division of the vampire clan is based on the emergence of the first 'Blasphemy Tablet.' Before that, it was vague and general, with only titles such as patriarchs of different families and leaders of different regions. At the very top was the progenitor Lilith, and after that, it strictly corresponds to the potion system, with names based on different sequences."
Emlyn, the " The Moon," responded dismissively:
"Our Sanguine history is written over countless lifetimes, not something that can be overturned by a small, ordinary record from City of Silver."
Wait, they keep mentioning City of Silver, but where exactly is City of Silver? I've never heard of it... After refuting them, Emlyn realized he seemed to have overlooked something important.
"We, City of Silver, do not fabricate history. Our records are all derived from verifiable ancient books or the ruins of other city-states," " The Sun " Derrick emphasized, somewhat aggrieved.
If no one stopped them, I think they could argue about this until the end of the party... Little " The Sun " is honest, sincere, and reserved, but he is also very stubborn and persistent. Mr. " The Moon " seems to be particularly interested in the history of Sanguine... " Justice " Audrey is making daily sample observations of " Mind Reader " with great interest.
Just then, Alger, the " The Hanged Man," interrupted the discussion between the " The Sun " and the " The Moon ":
"I know how Sanguine can increase their strength."
Emlyn's attention was immediately diverted:
"Um, Mr. ' The Hanged Man,' what kind of reward do you need? I can exchange it for some lost history possessed by Sanguine."
Alger, the " The Hanged Man," smiled.
"No, we are all members of the Tarot Club, and this kind of information exchange is free."
"Mr. The Hanged Man " is truly a generous and noble man... Emlyn made his initial judgment in his mind:
Thank you for your kindness.
Alger thought for two seconds and said:
" Sanguine can also ascend to higher levels by consuming Potion, but they must be the correct, appropriate kind. Experiments have been conducted within various churches, and the results have proven this method feasible, but I haven't been able to access the specific details."
"But the main ingredients of those Potion are from my own kind!" Emlyn the Moon this idea.
The Hanged Man chuckled and said:
"Never make absolute statements. For example, I have a clue about the legacy of a Sanguine Baron who died in a sudden conflict and didn't have time to find a successor. You can use Potion to inherit this legacy and prevent the Sanguine's power from being lost."
This item belonged to a notorious pirate whom Alger knew. Because he didn't know which Sequence Potion it corresponded to, he hadn't been able to sell it, and the newly established " Artisan " channel wasn't very interested in it either.
"To inherit the legacy through Potion, to prevent the Sanguine's power from being lost..." Emlyn suddenly felt that what Mr. The Hanged Man said made a lot of sense, so he changed his question and asked, "What price would be required?"
" The Hanged Man," Alger chuckled.
"Between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds, but I'll have to wait until I find the owner to know the exact price."
He hadn't spoken to the big pirate yet, but he believed the pirate would accept the price as long as it wasn't outrageous, because for pirates, selling meant making a profit, and they didn't have much capital to lose.
"5,000 pounds?" The Moon Emlyn in astonishment.
With such a large sum of money, I could bring home several Puppet that I've had my eye on for a long time, and even buy Puppet several new outfits! Emlyn's first reaction was to give up the deal, but then he thought of the Progenitor's favor, the glory of the Sanguine, and his identity as the savior of his clan, and he was in a dilemma.
Alger didn't urge him, and smiled casually:
"I know this is a difficult decision, but you can take your time to think it over; there's no rush."
"Okay." Emlyn breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. The Hanged Man " is really... " Justice," Audrey muttered to herself, then turned to " The Moon " Emlyn and addressed the rest of the group:
"Ladies and gentlemen, is there any news of the fruit of the Elder Tree or the blood of the Mirror Dragon?"
"Yes," Emlyn answered without hesitation.
He had previously made a fortune procuring extraordinary materials for a certain great Detective, so he always paid close attention to similar intelligence during Sanguine gatherings.
Before Miss " Justice " could ask any further questions with delight, he continued, "..."
"The fruit of the Elder Tree costs between 600 and 700 pounds, and the blood of the Mirror Dragon is worth no more than 100 pounds, but I don't remember the exact price."
He truthfully gave the original price listed by the seller, and then frankly added:
"But you'll have to pay me an extra 50 pounds, no, 100 pounds. You know, I have to take risks and waste my time."
This was a method Emlyn learned from Sherlock Moriarty, and he thought it was good and reasonable because intermediaries also need to be paid!
"Deal!" Audrey happily accepted the offer as soon as the other party finished speaking.
She knew that such things could be negotiated, but she felt it was unnecessary, fearing that it would anger the other party and cause the deal to fall through.
For me, the most important thing is to advance to Sequence 7... As Emperor Roselle said, problems that can be solved with money are not problems... Audrey's mood has improved recently.
After the New Year's Ball, she gained control of her £400,000 fortune, but she had to hire several accountants and managers sent by her father.
At the same time, she received gifts totaling more than £20,000, including jewelry, horses, hunting dogs, and famous paintings, most of which came from her mother, her two brothers, and other members of the Hall Family.
As for cash, it wasn't much, only about £5,000.
Her contributions to the Great Smog of Backlund Incident, which went unrewarded due to her request to remain silent, were entirely converted into political resources for the Earl Hall. In response, this nobleman and banker declared that any expenses his little Angel incurred in the field of mysticism would be reimbursed.
Of course, Audrey dared not reveal that she was aiming for Sequence 7, and could only rely on her allowance and savings.
Hmm, I can pay off the remaining balance on Glaint this month, and next month I can pay the £2,000 owed to Mr. The Fool's Blessed... Easy peasy... Audrey thought to herself in a good mood.
"... Very rich..." Emlyn, the " The Moon," almost didn't react in time, then asked in confusion:
How do I complete the transaction?
Audrey smiled and explained:
"Through a sacrifice to Mr. ' The Fool '."
She proactively obtained the " The Fool's" consent and manifested the corresponding ritual requirements.
Emlyn was stunned when he received the two parchments; this method of transaction was beyond his imagination.
It was only at this moment that he truly realized that the Tarot Club different from ordinary Concealment organizations.
Watching the members' transactions, Klein was quite pleased, because as time went on, the Tarot Club had more and more channels and resources to connect with, and it was much easier for each of them to achieve their goals than before. They no longer always made requests only to be met with no response.
Miss " Justice," representing the Psychology Alchemists, the Loen noble circle, and the power of money; Mr. " The Hanged Man," representing the Church of Storms and maritime resources; Little " The Sun," representing the Forsaken Land of the Gods and City of Silver; Miss " Magician," representing the Abraham Family and some of the lower-middle-class Beyonder in Backlund; and " The Moon," representing the Sanguine —all these elements have made the Tarot Club's function of trading resources and intelligence increasingly sophisticated... They're all close to advancing in rank... Klein thought to himself as he Manipulation "The World" and spoke in a hoarse voice:
"I have a clue about a trait left behind by a ' Psychiatrist,' Miss ' Justice,' do you still need it?"
The reason Klein didn't compete with Emlyn for business was because he knew that Miss Justice had a pet of the same kind, so she wasn't worried about her items going unsold.
"Of course." Audrey almost without hesitation.
Her idea was simple: if they were attacked by the enemy, relying on herself alone to provide an unexpected solution might not be enough; adding the unpredictable Susie would be more appropriate.
"This will take some time, maybe a month, or even two months," "World" added in a low, hoarse voice.
"No problem." Audrey felt no pressure at all.
She knew that Susie hadn't yet digested the " Mind Reader " Potion.
Phew, good that the deal's settled. Hopefully, that " Psychiatrist " can be relieved soon... Miss " Justice " didn't seem to ask about the price. In her mind, with " The Fool " overseeing things, the price wouldn't be too outrageous, and as long as it's not outrageous, she'd accept it? Her financial situation has improved quite a bit lately... Klein gestured for "The World" to look at " The Hanged Man " and chuckled softly:
Would you be interested in helping me sell one more item?
"Prices no less than £3,500, and I'll give you a 15% commission."
"It's a pleasure to do business with you." Alger, the " The Hanged Man," agreed first, then asked with considerable interest, "What items?"
He was quite curious about the "world" and always felt that the other person knew a lot and had many good things.
"A characteristic left behind by Beyonder, equivalent to Sequence 6, its main function is to change a person's appearance and physique, and also to grant abilities such as combat and fire control. Of course, the specific effects depend on the ' Artisan's' ideas and skill level." "World" chuckled.
Changing my appearance and body shape... I really want that... " Justice " Audrey and " Magician " Fors had the same thought at the same time.
The difference is that the latter only thought about it, while Audrey spoke up with sparkling eyes:
"Mr. ' The Hanged Man,' may I order a magical item crafted by the ' Artisan ' using this property? As long as the appearance-altering effect remains!"
"Dad will definitely agree to buy a magical item with minimal negative effects!" Audrey thought to herself with unusual ease.