As the captain of the " Future," Cattleya had a deeper understanding of the hidden dangers of Frank Lee. She knew that the first mate's whimsical ideas could sometimes lead to terrifying and crazy developments. If those "creations" hadn't yet been unable to spread and lacked the necessary elements, Cattleya believed that this "world" would already be different.
Of course, if that day ever comes, she'll definitely get rid of Frank Lee first and throw him into the sea to feed the fish!
Without divinity, even if something succeeds, it will only be limited to a very small area, unable to spread outwards and bring about a major disaster... Simply advancing to Sequence 5 won't bring about a qualitative change, and Frank has been quite restrained lately, focusing on researching plants that can survive in the dark or grow by feeding on Monster corpses... As thoughts swirled and shifted, the " The Hermit " Cattleya finally made her decision:
How much money do you want to exchange it for?
She had a vague feeling that "The World" Gehrman Sparrow seemed to be short of money lately.
"8,000 pounds. A discount can be obtained if you use a large amount of gold coins instead." Klein secretly breathed a sigh of relief and Manipulation the dummy "World" to answer.
Considering that Frank Lee should be able to come up with such a sum of money, and certainly wouldn't be able to refuse the Beyonder Characteristic of " Druid," Cattleya hesitated for two seconds before saying:
"Deal. Give me a week to raise the funds."
"No problem." Klein gestured for "The World," Gehrman Sparrow, to look away.
If this trip to the primitive island hadn't ultimately attracted the attention of that being deep within the church, he would now consider it a perfect score. In less than half a night, he gained a " Card of Blasphemy " that couldn't be measured in money, a magical item worth no less than 10,000 pounds, and possibly 16,000 gold pounds, all without having to pay taxes. Even robbing a bank wouldn't have been this fast!
It's a pity that the original island is gone; otherwise, I could go there for a stroll when I'm short of money... As Klein's thoughts wandered, he saw Miss " Justice " look at Mr. " The Hanged Man " and ask expectantly:
"Are there any fruits from the Hallucinatory Wind Chime Tree?"
Audrey had actually anticipated the answer to this question somewhat, because Mr. World had acquired so many Sequence 5 Beyonder Characteristic during this period, and Mr. The Hanged Man and she had apparently collaborated privately in the previous week, so it was unlikely that they had gotten nothing at all.
This can be deduced from the " The Hanged Man's" confident and content state... " Justice " Audrey is becoming increasingly confident in her own "observation".
" The Hanged Man," Alger chuckled.
"I was just about to tell you that I've obtained the fruit."
That's great! Audrey controlled herself and didn't react too excitedly.
This means that she has gathered all the materials for the " Hypnotist " Potion and is just waiting for the " Psychiatrist " Potion to be fully digested before she can attempt to advance her career.
And this won't be long! Audrey had already become Listener and comforter of troubles in the East Chester County aristocratic circles, thought to herself with great certainty.
Frankly, if Audrey hadn't deliberately guided the nobles to speak, she really couldn't have imagined that most of them, who always appeared glamorous and smiling, were under considerable pressure and suffered unimaginable pain. The changing times and social trends made many of them constantly worry about the future of their families and themselves. Of course, this was also related to the fact that they were not high-ranking nobles and had relatively limited resources.
These experiences helped Audrey truly understand the concept of " Persona Mask," realizing that everyone wears a different "mask" when facing different goals.
After summarizing the situation, her " Psychiatrist " Potion was absorbed much more quickly, and her progress accelerated significantly.
Maybe two weeks, maybe shorter or longer, but in any case, I should be able to become a " Hypnotist " before returning to Backlund... " Justice " Audrey looked brightly at " The Hanged Man " Alger and said:
What do you want to exchange it for?
Having recently advanced to Sequence 5, already possessing the "key" to the gate to Demigod, and soon to have powerful magical items, Alger's biggest need was money, so he didn't hesitate to say:
"2000 pounds."
"Deal," Audrey replied quite easily.
She could easily come up with the money herself without needing to claim reimbursement.
After the deal was struck, Audrey couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, finally no longer feeling like she was going to fall behind.
During this time, she watched helplessly as Fors became Sequence 7, as Mr. " The Hanged Man " approached High-Sequence, and as Mr. "The World" eliminated one Sequence 5 after another, producing one Beyonder Characteristic after another. Meanwhile, she herself remained at the " Psychiatrist " level, at Sequence 7. Inevitably, she felt some pressure and became a little impatient. Only through self- Placate and Susie's guidance did she manage to prevent her emotions from causing any problems. Now, she can finally take a step forward and move towards Sequence 6!
Feeling even better, Audrey enjoyed the party more and more, overhearing the " The Hermit " lady say to the "World" gentleman:
"I can now answer the question regarding that drop of Mythical Creature's blood."
"Do you need to speak privately, the Fool?" Klein asked with interest, Manipulation "the world." Gehrman Sparrow inquired.
If it's an exchange of knowledge, I'll essentially make a fortune for free! He thought with great anticipation.
The " The Hermit " Cattleya looked around, pondered for a few seconds, and shook her head, saying:
"Unnecessary.
"I can offer two kinds of payment: first, to see the ' Wheel of Fortune ' card once. I believe you should understand what this Card of Blasphemy created by Emperor Roselle represents; second, to provide a way to temporarily restore some power during a period of weakness."
"Please convey these words to the Angel and ask Him which reward He is satisfied with."
"A way to temporarily restore some strength during a period of weakness?" The " Mystery Queen " seems to have guessed it's related to the " Mercury Snake "? That doesn't make sense. The Angel clearly include Sequence 2 " Prophet "... Why can't the " The Fool " have Angel from the Fate Pathway serve him?
It's unclear whether Will Aucess is aware of the methods he used to achieve Sequence 0. If not, then seeing the " Wheel of Fortune " card would be an irresistible temptation for him. However, it's unlikely; he's lived so long and is Sequence 1, it's impossible that he hasn't mastered the ritual of becoming a god...
Heh, I wonder what Roselle looks like on the " Wheel of Fortune " card... a snake with the face of an emperor and other animals? Klein thought casually as he considered having the dummy "World" speak:
"Good.
"If the deal is ultimately reached, you will need to pay me an additional fee."
"What do you want, the Hermit?" Cattleya asked cautiously.
"World," Gehrman Sparrow chuckled softly.
"I need to see the ' Mystery Queen.' Don't worry, it's simple, but I'll need her help."
Cattleya was silent for a moment before saying:
I will do my best to facilitate it, but I cannot guarantee it.
Listening to their conversation, " Justice " Audrey suddenly felt a sense of unreality:
Has the Tarot Club developed to this level?
Aside from Mr. The Fool, the story begins with trading only basic knowledge of mysticism and Sequence 9 Potion recipes, gradually evolving to include trading of " Card of Blasphemy " and blood related to Mythical Creature among members...
It hasn't even been a year yet!
It really feels like a dream... I've grown a lot too... Audrey sighed, while " The Hermit " Cattleya continued to look at "The World" Gehrman Sparrow and said:
"We have news about the ' Marauder ' pathway artifact you requested."
As she spoke, she made a request to Mr. The Fool, who conjured up a tweezer-shaped object.
These "tweezers" are grayish-white, and appear to be made from two finger bones that have been polished and inlaid together; otherwise, they are quite ordinary.
Cattleya explained:
"It's called ' Severed Finger,' and it enhances the stability and dexterity of your wrist and fingers, allowing you to easily Stealing items from a target's pocket without being detected. The downside is that carrying it can lead to 'kleptomania.' It costs £500."
The corresponding Sequence 9, " The Marauder "? Hmm, there's a certain premium involved... Klein considered for a moment and said:
"Okay, let's complete the transaction as soon as possible."
In this way, he could conduct a preliminary exploration of the area in the sewers that Hibbert had excavated and eliminate any potential hazards.
After the two finished talking, " Magician " Fors, who had been looking to buy it in advance and was just in time to use it, said:
"I need an artifact cursed by an Ancient Evil Spirit, along with its remaining Spirituality. Could you keep an eye out for it for me?"
After receiving affirmative responses from the members, " The Moon " Emlyn glanced around, then leaned back in her chair and said to " The Sun " Derrick:
"Does your City of Silver possess Beyonder Characteristic corresponding to Sequence 5 artificial Vampire?"
He didn't want to call the guy covered in pus, whom the " The Sun " described, a Sanguine, so he used a different term.
In his view, since those mutated Vampire often appeared in the darkness around City of Silver, it wouldn't be too difficult to obtain one or two Sequence 5 Beyonder Characteristic.
Moreover, they clearly lacked the Potion recipe for this route and were also short of " Artisan." Leaving those Beyonder Characteristic behind would only be a matter of luck, waiting to see when they would actively Corrosion the surrounding objects and evolve into Sealed Artifact... " The Moon " Emlyn tried to convince himself that he was helping City of Silver, rather than asking a certain " The Sun " for help.
" The Sun " Derrick paused for a moment, then answered very frankly without hiding anything:
"Have.
"But, Mr. ' The Moon,' do you want to be covered in pus?"
Ah... Emlyn's expression was somewhat blank; for a moment, he couldn't understand whether the other person was mocking him or reminding him of something.
Seeing this, " The Sun " Derrick quickly added:
"They all suffer from severe mental pollution residue, and without Potion formula, City of Silver will not waste its resources on eliminating these problems."
"Oh, the Moon... This is a bit troublesome..." Emlyn nodded slightly.
"I see."
He didn't delve further into the potential deal, intending instead to consult with the Sanguine leadership to clarify the issue of mental contamination within Beyonder Characteristic.
The transaction process concluded, and the members of the Tarot Club began to freely exchange ideas.
" Justice " Audrey glanced first at "World" Gehrman Sparrow, and hesitated before saying:
"May I know where that ' Mentor of Disorder ' trait comes from? If it involves secrets, you don't have to answer."
She was preparing to persuade her father, Earl Hall, and also to avoid unnecessary trouble, since Beyonder using the " Black Emperor " pathway might have some connection to the royal family and the military.
Klein chuckled inwardly, letting "the world" answer:
It came from a curly-haired baboon.