The figure at the end of the long table then introduced Justice and Hanged Man in turn.
Lex gave a polite smile and subtly nodded to the three new and old members of the Tarot Club.
He remembered that Young Miss Justice was a Spectator pathway, so he didn't show excessive enthusiasm and maintained a distance, lest she discover that he seemed to have known of her and Hanged Man's existence all along.
Directly in front of Lex, Justice slightly lifted her skirt in polite response.
As for Hanged Man, he remained silent, lost in thought.
Sun, on the other hand, was very reserved, not making any gestures in return, appearing slightly nervous.
After the introductions were complete, everyone took their seats.
Lex chose to sit two seats away from Hanged Man, settling into a high-backed chair.
The backs of these chairs all had sparkling, strange constellations outlined on them.
Very high-class.
Look, this is what a protagonist is, this is a Cheat.
Not like me.
I only have one book, but fortunately, I have countless Watchers behind me.
Perhaps They are watching this gathering from beyond dimensions!
After sitting down, he heard Young Miss Justice's voice, light and joyful, say, "Mr. Fool, I have collected two more pages of Emperor Roselle's diary."
As a newcomer, Lex remained silent, listening to Klein and Justice's exchange.
From their conversation, he learned that members of the Tarot Club provided the Emperor's notes to Klein, and in return, they could receive compensation from Klein.
This was the so-called equivalent exchange.
During the meeting, Young Miss Justice stated that she needed the Telepathist formula.
"The Telepathist potion formula? The Telepathist after the 'Psychological Alchemist'?"
Suddenly, Sun spoke up and promised to help Justice acquire the formula.
As expected of the Tarot Club!
A Sequence 7 formula can be obtained so easily, so my Pyromaniac should have hope.
Lex was in a joyful mood, almost forgetting the unpleasantness of being assassinated at noon.
From the members' exchange, it was clear that besides being able to engage in equivalent exchange with Klein, this rule also applied between members.
This was the charm of the platform!
During the gathering, Sun and the others' conversation quickly shifted to the City of Silver.
It sounded as if Sun came from the City of Silver.
From Justice and Hanged Man's reactions, they seemed unaware of the City of Silver's existence, which puzzled Lex.
Could this city exist in another space?
If so, Klein's Cheat was too powerful; he could even pull people from other spaces.
Immediately after, the topic returned to potion formulas.
"I will give Sun a Bard formula, and Sun will provide Young Miss Justice with the Telepathist potion formula as soon as possible."
The blurry figure at the head of the long table, with a relaxed and leisurely attitude, decided a three-way transaction in just a few words.
At this point, the palace temporarily fell silent.
Lex, who had not interjected, seized the opportunity to speak.
"Respected Mr. Fool, from your recent conversation, I noticed that you seem quite interested in Emperor Roselle's notes."
"I happen to have a few such notes in my possession.
I wonder how I can bring them up to you?"
The blurry shadow leaned back and chuckled, "That's simple.
You write down the text on them, and at the next gathering, you can present them according to your wishes and hand them over to me."
I can give them to you now!
Lex, of course, didn't do that.
He restrained his impulse, knowing that he had to patiently wait until the next gathering to offer the notes so as not to arouse suspicion.
"I see.
I'll remember that.
After I go back, I will try my best to remember those symbols.
Honestly, those symbols are too complex.
I should be able to remember one page.
No, two pages!"
"I look forward to it."
The figure behind the thick fog responded with a somewhat indifferent tone.
Then, Lex saw a piece of parchment flash in Sun's hand, while Justice picked up a pen and 'stared' at the paper in front of her.
Subsequently, the yellow parchment vanished from her hand, its whereabouts unknown.
Next came a long period of silence.
When Lex was a little confused, Justice across the table whispered, "Once Mr. Fool finishes reading the diary, we can freely communicate."
So that's how it is.
This was the standard procedure of the Tarot Club.
After waiting patiently for some time, until Lex felt his eyelids growing heavy, he heard the steady voice from behind the gray fog speak again: "Actually, you don't have to wait for me."
Then Hanged Man, two seats away from Lex, humbly replied, "It is our honor."
Afterward, the members began to converse.
Topics included methods for selecting officials through public examinations, matters concerning the King and Prime Minister, and the Upper and Lower Houses.
During this process, Lex noticed the terms 'Psychological Alchemists' and 'Aurora Order,' which sounded like the names of secret organizations.
Then, at a certain point in the conversation, he seized the opportunity to speak: "Everyone, I am currently seeking the Pyromaniac formula.
If you can provide it, I am willing to pay any compensation, including money."
"Of course, within my capabilities."
With my abilities, whether it's money or other means, I should still be able to pay for a Pyromaniac formula.
"Pyromaniac?"
Hanged Man looked at Lex, but he couldn't see Lex's face, only the expensive shirt the other person was wearing.
"I know a Pyromaniac.
If I can encounter him at Sea, perhaps I can help you inquire about this formula, but I cannot guarantee that I will be able to give you what you want by the next gathering."
Lex smiled and said, "No problem.
What kind of compensation do you want, Mr. Hanged Man?
I can prepare it in advance."
He paused, then looked respectfully towards the head of the table: "Speaking of which, respected Mr. Fool.
I have a question: how do we pay compensation and provide others with what they seek?"
The figure behind the thick fog responded calmly: "Regarding this, I will tell you after the meeting and give you the specific time of the gathering, so that you can prepare calmly before the next gathering."
"Thank you for informing me."
Lex, learning from Hanged Man, responded humbly, adopting his mannerisms.
Taking advantage of the members' temporary focus on him, Lex raised another question: "I wonder if any of you have ever seen such a phenomenon: several friends I know are all ordinary people."
"They have recently developed coughing symptoms, and strangely, when they cough, they cough out a faintly glowing mist, and within the mist, human faces appear and disappear."
"Oh, right, this mist can only be detected in a state of Spiritual Vision.
I am concerned about their health, so I would like to ask you all if you know anything?"