As always, "Justice" Audrey was the first to rise. She gracefully held the hem of her skirt with both hands, curtsying lightly and saying, "Good afternoon, The Fool!"
Her emotions were very infectious, and everyone in the Tarot Club felt their mood lighten considerably.
Following the usual procedure, everyone bowed to The Fool at the head of the table, then nodded to each other in greeting.
After taking their seats, Hermit Cattleya and Magician Fors successively submitted the Roselle diary pages they had collected.
Klein leaned comfortably back in the high-backed chair, finished reading today's diary, and then casually made the materialized diary disappear. He looked around and said leisurely, "You may begin."
Sun Derrick, imitating how "Justice" Audrey usually spoke, first looked around, then raised his right hand and said, "Everyone, does anyone have or know the Sequence 5 potion formula for the Sun pathway?"
After a moment's thought, he added, "Uh, I don't need it urgently."
After speaking, he looked at the members of the Tarot Club with anticipation.
"I do," Klein immediately said, operating his alternate account, The World.
While subtly observing Leyton's reaction, he manipulated The World to say, "Sequence 5 Priest of Light. Its price is between 4500 and 7000 pounds."
"I need some materials. I need to know if there are Bizarro Bane and Spirit World Plunderer monsters near the City of Silver. Their value is greater than the Sequence 5 potion formula. If you can find them, I will make up the difference for you."
"Bizarro Bane and Spirit World Plunderer..." Derrick softly repeated the names of the two monsters, then nodded vigorously and said, "I understand. I will go to the Library to check the information on these two monsters."
Its value is higher than a Sequence 5 potion formula, so these are Sequence 4 potion ingredients? He obtained a Sequence 4 potion formula so quickly. Is this the special treatment for a Blessed? Does this also mean that the pathway The World belongs to is within Mr. Fool's control, or perhaps, this is the pathway Mr. Fool belongs to?
Thoughts flashed through Hanged Man Alger's mind. When he inferred something related to The Fool, he instinctively lowered his head slightly. His desire to obtain the Ocean Songster potion formula grew stronger, and some of his previous superiority in strength had vanished.
Even Sun is already Sequence 6, and the Sequence 5 potion formula is basically obtainable, but I'm lagging behind... I must make a deal with Mr. Tower. He's not interested in that Primitive Island. What can I use to trade with him?
Justice Audrey, who had been paying attention to everyone, saw her eyes light up slightly. She noticed some unusual body language from Hanged Man Alger:
Hanged Man is very concerned about Sun's rapid advancement to Sequence 6. He seems a bit anxious. His micro-expressions just now showed envy and even fear. What did he associate it with?
Thankfully, my Hypnotist potion is almost complete, and the Psychiatrist potion should be fully digested within this week. By then, I'll also be a Sequence 6 Beyonder.
Audrey, you're amazing! You'll catch up to Alfred soon. Once I collect the second ingredient, I can tell him, 'Look, Alfred, you're as good as my Susie now!'
Hermit Cattleya also felt a sense of urgency about advancing her sequence. She slightly turned her head to look at The World, who had just finished speaking and fallen silent at the far end of the long table, and asked, "When can you get the Snake of Fate mythical creature blood?"
Klein calculated Will Auceptin's birth time in his mind, then manipulated The World to say, "Around July this year."
Leyton, who had been lazily leaning back in the high-backed chair, listening quietly, suddenly spoke, "I am currently in the Forsaken Land of the Gods. The Angel of Fate Ouroboros is also here. He has been following the True Creator. If you can offer something that can move him, I can try to contact him."
Cattleya was silent for a moment before nodding slightly and saying, "I'll consider it and give you a reply later."
At the head of the mottled long table, Klein, leaning back leisurely, observed everyone and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
Hermit certainly can't produce anything that can move a King of Angels, but Queen Mystic might be able to, especially since she has had contact with the True Creator. During the Backlund Great Smog incident, he should owe her a favor, but I don't know if that favor has been used yet. If so, wouldn't my deal be intercepted? There's no way around it, unless Will Auceptin chooses to be born prematurely.
Hanged Man Alger's expression was momentarily blank. He stiffly turned his head to look at Leyton... Mr. Tower dares to contact a King of Angels? He should still only be a Saint... Heh, when did I start using "only" to describe a Saint?... Does he dare to contact the Angel of Fate because he represents The Fool?
Some people can already contact a King of Angels who has survived since the Third Epoch, while others are still worrying about the gold pounds for their next potion... Magician Fors leaned on the edge of the table with both hands, feeling a bit lost and pensive. She realized that she seemed to be the bottom of the Tarot Club.
While she was still considering whether to ask about the clues for the ancient vengeful spirit's cursed item, Hanged Man Alger spoke first, "Everyone, I need the Ocean Songster potion formula. Does anyone have it, or know any clues?"
Although he was asking everyone, his gaze remained fixed on Leyton, hoping that he would reconsider his previous trade proposal or state his own needs.
Leyton leaned back casually in the high-backed chair and said calmly, "7000 pounds. You can exchange it for something of equal value with me. I don't mind collecting more characteristics or materials. If it's the coordinates of that Primitive Island, forget it. It's not convenient for me to go there now."
He paused, then added, "You can definitely collect materials from there and then exchange them for the potion formula with me. If you're worried about danger, you can find someone to accompany you. These are some necessary trade-offs."
Because he had removed the bad luck from his body, Chariot Anderson was very composed today. Aside from his initial greeting to The Fool, he hadn't said a word, quietly observing everyone from his seat until he heard the trade between Hanged Man and Mr. Tower, at which point he showed some interest.
Coordinates of a Primitive Island? It's actually worth a Sequence 5 potion formula. Is there a treasure on that island? This Hanged Man also seems to be someone who has spent many years at sea. Judging by his demeanor and strength, he is very likely already a somewhat famous captain.
Thinking this, he curled his lips, raised his hand, and said, "If you need someone to accompany you, you can consider me."
"As an active treasure hunter at sea, I believe that in terms of my own strength, past experience, and character, I am a good choice."
It felt like a job interview. One could only say that he was indeed someone who came from a Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom school; they all more or less picked up some of their habits.
Although there was a suspicion of self-praise, what he said seemed to be correct. At least among the members of the Tarot Club, Anderson should be the most suitable choice. He has no fixed team or power behind him, so cooperation would make Hanged Man feel more at ease. Moreover, as an experienced and powerful "Hunter," he is very suitable for hunting Beyonder creatures.
The Fool Klein's gaze, hidden beneath the gray fog, calmly sized up Anderson, a slight curve on his lips. After getting rid of the bad luck, Anderson also began to try to integrate into the group, which was not bad.
Hanged Man Alger silently sized up Anderson. After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, he turned his head to look at The Fool at the head of the mottled long table, lowered his head slightly, and said respectfully, "Respected Mr. Fool, I would like to have a private conversation with The World."
Hmm? Compared to Chariot, who had just joined the Tarot Club, Hanged Man preferred to choose The World, whom he already had some understanding of... Klein pondered inwardly while controlling The World to nod gently, "You may."
As he spoke, he gently tapped the edge of the table twice with his right hand, making a dull sound that shielded the senses of the others.
"You may converse."
Receiving the prompt from The Fool Klein, Hanged Man Alger took a deep breath, turned his head to look at The World at the far end of the mottled long table, and said, "That Primitive Island has many Beyonder creatures that are already extinct on the Northern and Southern continents. I can confirm that there are traces of demigod-level Beyonder creatures active on the island, and perhaps among them are the Bizarro Bane and Spirit World Plunderer monsters you need."
"In the center of the island, there's also a hidden ancient ruin of unknown age. I discovered it with Qilangos back then, but we didn't have the ability to explore it deeply at the time. However, he did find some traces and suspected that there were very precious things hidden in that ruin."
"My request is simple: the first three explorations must be conducted by the two of us together. If anyone else wants to join, both of us must agree simultaneously."
"Also, for the first exploration, I need you to help me acquire Beyonder materials of equal value to a Sequence 5 potion formula. After that, we will share the gains normally."
"What do you think?"
Demigod-level Beyonder creatures, this is very necessary for me... Klein didn't hesitate to manipulate The World to let out a low chuckle and say, "Deal."
Hanged Man Alger nodded gently and then spoke again, "I hope the first exploration can be postponed for a while. I plan to get the Ocean Songster potion formula on credit from Tower first. The stronger I am, the more beneficial it will be for our exploration."
"Heh, alright," The World replied indifferently.
Hanged Man Alger said no more. After requesting The Fool's help, he materialized the parchment with the coordinates of the Primitive Island and handed it to The World.
After a short while, the two ended their private conversation, and the shielded senses of the others instantly returned.
The moment his senses returned, Leyton noticed Hanged Man Alger's gaze. He turned his head slightly, somewhat puzzled, and met the other's eyes.
Hanged Man Alger cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, Tower, I'd like to advance the Ocean Songster potion formula from you. I will pay you its principal plus interest of 7500 pounds within two months."
After speaking, he looked at Leyton with some apprehension, worried that he would stubbornly refuse his proposal.
The support of the Bloodline from Moon would eventually allow him to repay the debt, whereas I don't even have an official identity in the Church of the Lord of Storms.
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