Klein leaned back casually in the high-backed chair, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces. He noticed a hint of eagerness on the faces of "Magician" Fors and "Chariot" Anderson.
His mouth twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but inwardly complain, "I feel like the concept of overspending is really going to take off in the Tarot Club."
Under the tense gaze of "Hanged Man" Alger, Leyton chuckled and nodded:
"Alright."
He then followed the previous procedure, requesting from "The Fool" Klein to materialize the Ocean Songster potion formula he knew.
The yellowish-brown parchment automatically floated in front of "Hanged Man" Alger. He eagerly unfolded it, carefully reading and memorizing its contents.
His expression gradually shifted from excitement to confusion, then to helplessness. The advancement of Ocean Songster required consuming the potion inside the belly of an Obnis. This... there were almost no wild Obni left on the ocean. Those that could be found had already been raised by the Church of the Lord of Storms. In the end, it still couldn't bypass the Church?
"Chariot" Anderson, who had been very quiet today, cleared his throat when he saw no one else speaking, and said:
"Everyone, does anyone know the Iron-Blooded Knight potion formula? Or any clues?"
"Justice" Audrey tilted her head in confusion. "Iron-Blooded Knight"? Which Pathway is this? Which Sequence?
"Moon" Emlyn, "Magician" Fors, and "Sun" Derrick also had the same question; it was their first time hearing this potion name.
"Iron-Blooded Knight," is this the Sequence 4 name for the "Hunter" Pathway? Or it could be another Sequence, it's not impossible that he's just testing the waters casually. "Hanged Man" Alger expressionlessly glanced at Anderson, then quickly withdrew his gaze.
"Hermit" Cattleya pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"You can try to contact the Iron and Blood Cross Order. They possess the formula for the 'Hunter' Pathway."
Anderson grinned, revealing his white teeth, and forced a helpless smile, saying:
"I joined them once, but I really couldn't agree with some of the concepts of those lunatics, so I quit later."
"I don't think they'd believe me if I were to slide back on my knees now and say I've come to my senses, that only the Lord Who Created Everything is my true, heartfelt belief. They might even mock me for not sliding smoothly enough."
The Lord Who Created Everything? Does the Iron and Blood Cross Order, mentioned by Miss "Hermit", also believe in the Lord Who Created Everything? Is it the same existence as the Lord we in the City of Silver believe in? "Sun" Derrick, who had been sitting silently with his head down, suddenly looked up, his face full of astonishment and a hint of pleasant surprise, as he looked at Anderson.
Mr. "Chariot"'s thoughts are so erratic. In daily life, he should be the kind of person who can easily get along with others. However, he actually joined a Hidden organization and even managed to leave it successfully. He is a very cautious, very smart person, good at disguising himself. "Justice" Audrey subconsciously analyzed Anderson's character in her mind.
The Iron and Blood Cross Order, which believes in the True Creator... "Chariot" was once one of them. It's a good thing I didn't choose him before. "Hanged Man" Alger's lowered gaze subtly darted towards the figure shrouded in gray fog at the head of the table.
The Fool has not expressed anything regarding this, does that mean "Chariot" was not brainwashed, nor was he corrupted by the True Creator? Although he acts erratically, this guy absolutely cannot be underestimated.
"Do you want the Demoness of Despair formula? I still have a Beyonder characteristic left. If you are willing, you can become an extremely beautiful demigod-level Demoness tomorrow."
Leyton leaned against the high-backed chair, his gaze calmly fixed on Anderson.
Anderson's mouth twitched slightly, and he waved his hands repeatedly, shaking his head as he said:
"Uh, thank you for your kindness, but I still prefer being a male a bit more."
There are still Demoness Beyonder characteristics left? Did you kill too many Demonesses? Klein's expression was quite subtle as he glanced at Leyton, then he manipulated The World to speak:
"You can become a Demoness first, and then switch back in the next Sequence. This way, you will regain your gender while retaining the Beyonder characteristics of the Demoness Pathway."
"Under the influence of different Pathway Beyonder characteristics, your Beyonder abilities will undergo certain mutations, positive mutations."
Leyton looked at The World at the very end with some surprise. Is this to enrich Gehrman Sparrow's character image?
He twitched his mouth, then chuckled, continuing The World's words:
"I know the whereabouts of the Red Priest Card of Blasphemy. Once I get it, you can switch from 'Demoness of Despair' to 'War Bishop'."
Anderson put his right hand on his forehead. He felt like everyone was watching his show now.
Taking a deep breath, he said in a deep voice:
"I think I can wait a bit longer. Wouldn't it be better to directly advance to 'Iron-Blooded Knight' then?"
Leyton nodded noncommittally. He tilted his head slightly, looking at the towering dome above, and spoke intentionally or unintentionally:
"I know a bit about the advancement ritual for 'Iron-Blooded Knight'. It's not outrageous, but it's exceptionally difficult for a Hunter. I hope you succeed."
"What do you mean? What are the ritual requirements for 'Iron-Blooded Knight'?" Anderson asked with some suspicion.
"You'll know when you get the 'Iron-Blooded Knight' formula later," Leyton shook his head lightly. Having failed to promote the Demoness, he had no interest in this topic anymore.
Anderson opened his mouth, then closed it again. He leaned back in the high-backed chair, somewhat dejected, and said nothing more.
After a moment of silence, "Hermit" Cattleya raised her hand and looked at "Magician" Fors, who was sitting to the side, and said:
"I've already obtained the cursed item of the ancient vengeful spirit. 1700 pounds."
So fast, Miss "Hermit" is really efficient!
Fors, while marveling at Cattleya's efficiency, calculated the cash she could produce. After a moment of thought, she calmly said:
"No problem, we'll trade at this time tomorrow."
After a brief silence, "Moon" Emlyn awkwardly turned his head, his gaze sweeping past Leyton to "Sun" Derrick, and said:
"Mr. 'Sun', I'd like to ask you to record some Beyonder abilities from the Sun domain onto Miss 'Magician''s Mystical Item."
"Ah? Okay, what Beyonder abilities do you need?" "Sun" Derrick was momentarily stunned, not expecting "Moon" to initiate a transaction with him. After his initial surprise, he proactively asked what Beyonder abilities the other party needed to record.
"Moon" Emlyn pondered for a moment, then said casually, "Hmm, record all the ones you've mastered."
He needed to deal with artificial Vampires from his own Pathway. Any Beyonder ability from the Sun domain would be effective.
After "Moon" Emlyn and "Sun" Derrick reached a deal, Leyton suddenly thought of something and thoughtfully turned his head to Emlyn on his left, saying:
"Ask your Sanguine higher-ups if they're willing to buy back some 'Moon' Pathway Beyonder characteristics. I'm currently in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, and Vampires are not uncommon among the Monsters in the deep darkness."
"It's the Sanguine!" Emlyn corrected him, gritting his teeth. "As favored children of the Moon, we are certainly willing to buy back Beyonder characteristics belonging to the 'Moon'. What do you want to gain?"
Leyton spoke without the slightest hesitation:
"Join the government of the Southern Continent Paz River Valley. Cooperation is also an option. We will be heading towards the Star Plateau and the Northern State, which will inevitably be met with full resistance from the Rose School of Thought and the Numinous Episcopate. Therefore, we need allies."
"Moon" Emlyn's face darkened. He instinctively wanted to refuse this transaction. Even though he was just a newly-born, homebody Sanguine, he knew that if he agreed to this cooperation, the Sanguine would once again be plunged into a vortex of conflict.
He paused, then took a deep breath and said:
"I will report to our Sanguine bigwigs. As for whether to cooperate, that's not something I can decide."
"Alright." Leyton nodded lightly.
At the end of the transaction segment, Klein manipulated The World to speak:
"I have some Beyonder characteristics for sale, corresponding to the 'Sailor', 'Folk of Rage', and 'Hunter' Sequences."
After a brief discussion, Cattleya purchased the "Sailor" and "Folk of Rage" Beyonder characteristics. On the ocean, Beyonders of the "Sailor" Pathway are always highly sought after. Furthermore, there was a Sailor on the Future who had accumulated enough merit for advancement and had recently submitted an application for advancement to her.
After another period of silence, "The Fool" Klein lightly tapped the edge of the mottled long table, signaling the start of the free discussion segment.
Everyone's gazes, subtly or overtly, focused on Leyton and "Sun" Derrick, wanting to know about the recent situation in the Forsaken Land of the Gods.
Derrick looked around, then began to explain:
"The chief plans to restart the exploration of Afternoon Town. Mr. 'Tower' has already made a prophecy about this, so we shouldn't encounter unexpected dangers or gains."
He paused, then suddenly remembered his previous conversation with the chief, and scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly, saying:
"Um... the City of Silver's food is running out quickly. We'd like to buy some grain from everyone, in exchange for materials from Monsters or some mysticism knowledge. If you're willing, you can tell me your prices."
Since the trading session had already passed, Derrick seemed very embarrassed when he said this, his head drooping lower and lower, and his voice becoming softer and softer.
This is a tender! The Tarot Club's business is becoming more and more extensive, and more and more outrageous. Klein, at the head of the mottled long table, sighed silently in his heart.
He also didn't mind Little Sun bringing up the topic of trade during the free discussion. After learning the detailed situation there through Leyton, he privately hoped that the people of the City of Silver could live a better life.
Because he had just reached a deal with Little Sun, "Moon" Emlyn was uncharacteristically enthusiastic for once, and chuckled softly:
"Large-scale grain procurement requires suitable channels. I can try to contact the Sanguine in Feynapotter. If possible, I will list a quotation for you later."
"Hermit" Cattleya also spoke calmly:
"I'll have someone make a list for you later. If you agree to the trade, just tell me the type and quantity of grain you need. However, this will take some time, as I'm still at sea, and contacting grain merchants and collecting grain also requires time."
"Thank you! Thank you all!" "Sun" Derrick stood up gratefully and bowed to "Moon" Emlyn and "Hermit" Cattleya in thanks.
After sitting down, he looked apologetically at Leyton, who smiled and nodded at him, indicating that he didn't mind.
A few seconds later, The World broke the silence. He turned his head to Leyton and chuckled softly:
"What are you planning to do lately?"
Leyton recalled briefly, then said:
"Go to the easternmost part of the Forsaken Land of the Gods. I've felt some faint calls, and I plan to go there to complete my advancement."
"Oh, right, there's a Dark Demonic Wolf in the Forsaken Land of the Gods. It corresponds to 'Miracle Invoker,' Sequence 2 of the 'Seer' Pathway."
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