After reaching a deal with Justice Audrey, Klein continued to manipulate The World, saying, "I still have two Beyonder characteristic here: Pyromaniac and Sailor. The former costs 1200 pounds, and the latter 300 pounds."
"Pyromaniac is very skilled in fire-related Beyonder powers. If it's crafted into a mystical item, it should have good offensive capabilities."
The latter sentence was an addition for Justice Audrey. Apart from this noble lady, Hermit Cattleya, who was a Pirate Admiral, and Mr. Tower Leyton, who had his own industry, the other members of the Tarot Club were not very wealthy. So, whenever he sold something, his first consideration was whether Justice Audrey would buy it.
These two Beyonder characteristic were his gains from the night the Rose School of Thought attacked him in Bayam. They came from two pirates who were implicated by a Church of the Lord of Storms sealed artifact.
At that time, he and other Beyonders nearby were teleported in front of the Punisher Squad. After a conflict broke out, he quickly broke free from the dream, and while using Marionette Kircheis and powerful mystical items to restrain the Punisher Squad, he conveniently picked up two Beyonder characteristic.
Pyromaniac, that sounds pretty good. It has the ability to manipulate flames for offense, which largely compensates for the Audience pathway's early weakness... My bank account balance this month is running low. Although I can freely dispose of my property after becoming an adult, this doesn't mean my money will increase; on the contrary, my savings are decreasing with my expenses.
Hmm, I can borrow money from Alfred. Buying mystical items is very normal for a Beyonder, and he is the only one in the family who knows I've become a Beyonder. It's perfectly normal for me to borrow money from him at a time like this.
Justice Audrey pondered for a moment, then turned her head to look at The World at the bottom of the bronze long table, raising her hand and saying, "I'd like to purchase the Pyromaniac Characteristic."
After speaking, she turned her head to look at Leyton, who was slightly in front of her, and asked with some hesitation, "Mr. Tower, do you still accept commissions for crafting mystical items?"
Leyton nodded slightly, saying, "Of course. You can tell me your requirements for the mystical item. I have very professional Artisans here."
Hanged Man Alger turned his head slightly to glance at Leyton, his mind churning with thoughts. Professional Artisans? Mr. Tower has also cultivated his own Artisans. Is he building his own force? Does he want to break away from the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom?
Professional Artisans... Hermit Cattleya murmured to herself. For some reason, the first person she thought of was her first mate, Frank Lee. What am I thinking? Frank can only become a professional gardener.
Justice Audrey rested her chin on her hands, and after a brief thought, she said, "I want a mystical item that's easy to carry, like something I'd carry with me daily. The side effects should be minor, preferably something that can be easily resolved."
"Well, these conditions are just preferences; as long as the negative effects aren't too difficult to bear, that's fine."
Leyton nodded slightly, and calmly said, "No problem, that's very simple. Even if it fails, I can crush the item to recover the Characteristic. After several attempts, one will surely succeed."
Is this what an Angel is like? His tone is calm and arrogant. It's just crafting a mystical item; if it's not good, it can be melted down and remade... Klein kept muttering to himself inwardly while calmly scanning the room.
After a brief silence, he manipulated The World to clear his throat and say, "I have no more transactions."
As soon as The World finished speaking, Hanged Man Alger, who had been waiting, looked at Hermit Cattleya and said, "I want to know where there are Augunis Sea Monsters that do not belong to the Church of the Lord of Storms."
People from the Church of the Lord of Storms don't need to ask for outside help, unless he's truly not a member of the Church of the Lord of Storms, or he intends to leave the Church of the Lord of Storms... After a brief thought, she calmly said, "I'll help you inquire. We'll discuss the price once I have definite leads."
"Alright." Alger silently let out a breath.
The scene fell silent again for a few seconds. Leyton looked at Cattleya, who was slightly in front of him, and mused, "Do you need my blood? Although I'm not an Angel of the 'Fate' pathway, due to some reasons, I've interacted with a very high-level existence of the 'Fate' pathway. There are still some traces left on me, which can also help you better advance to 'Clairvoyant'."
"What do I need to pay?" Hermit Cattleya asked without hesitation.
Leyton raised his hand, trying to curve his lips into a gentle smile, and said, "You can hear me out first before making a decision."
"My blood can not only help you better advance to 'Clairvoyant', but if you can obtain the corresponding Characteristic, you will also have a certain advantage in higher Sequences later on."
"There are also negative effects, influences from me. Even if I restrain the instinct to assimilate things of the same pathway, you will draw closer to me. In a sense, you could be considered my Blessed."
"If you're undecided, you can seek help from Bernadette. It doesn't matter whether you refuse or agree."
"I understand. I will give you my answer at next week's Tarot Club." Hermit Cattleya nodded heavily, and at the same time, doubts kept rising in her heart.
Mr. Tower's blood seems different. His description makes me feel like it's the blood of a Sequence 0 true God. He carries a great secret, which might involve some arrangements of the Hidden Sage.
At the top of the mottled long table, Klein, whose figure was shrouded in gray fog, subconsciously furrowed his brow. This is not the blood of a normal Angel. An Angel's control over things of the same pathway definitely wouldn't reach the point of assimilation, unless it's a King of Angels like Amon; then there's a certain possibility. This is more like a Sequence 0's control over its pathway.
He had previously had some doubts about his own identity. After becoming an Angel, did he completely split his personality? Or did he find his true self and become the incarnation of some returning ancient god or evil god?
Klein sighed inwardly. He suddenly regretted not insisting that Mr. Azik also attend today's Tarot Club. If Alger suddenly went berserk, I, Mr. Fool, wouldn't be able to stop him now.
Today's Tarot Club was so high-end from the start, I couldn't even get a word in, and I even felt a bit lost... Moon Emlyn sighed inwardly, feeling a bit distressed. He felt his superiority as a Vampire had completely vanished.
Chariot Anderson glanced sideways at Leyton, somewhat wanting to inquire about parts of the Iron-Blooded Knight's potion formula, even if only the ritual. But considering his financial situation, he reluctantly gave up the idea. I'll wait a bit longer, until I find some treasures, or some former pirates.
Justice Audrey scanned the surroundings and, seeing no one speaking, she raised her hand and said, "Everyone, does anyone know the potion formula for the Audience pathway's Sequence 5, or related information?"
Hanged Man Alger chuckled, saying, "You can go through the Psychology Alchemists' channel to obtain it internally. Anyway, you've just been promoted, so there's no rush for the next Sequence. Relying on them appropriately can increase their trust in you."
Alger's words gave Audrey a sudden enlightenment. She smiled and nodded to him, acknowledging, "I understand. Thank you, Mr. Hanged Man."
Then she looked around again and said, "Then I have no other needs for now."
The people at the Tarot Club were silent for a few seconds. The Fool Klein, sitting at the top of the mottled long table, lightly tapped the table edge twice with his finger and chuckled, "You may exchange freely."
Hanged Man Alger scanned everyone with his gaze, and spoke in an unhurried tone, "Some time ago, the pirates and adventurers hidden in the City of Generosity, Bayam, suffered heavy losses from the Church of the Lord of Storms. Most of them were imprisoned in the underground dungeons, or turned into Characteristics and mystical items."
"Now, Bayam has almost become a forbidden zone for pirates."
After a two-second pause, he turned his head to look at The World at the very bottom, and continued in a calm tone, "The Church of the Lord of Storms is currently hunting down the mad adventurer Gehrman Sparrow, as well as Al, the Pyromaniac, who was a crew member of the Future. It is said that they caused a lot of chaos in Bayam."
"Also, the Crimson Queen, who took over Senor's Blood Pirates, has been killed by the Church of the Lord of Storms, and her Beyonder characteristic have been recovered."
"It is said that she was a Sequence 4 'Shaman King'."
Shaman King... Pirates are currently lacking news from Bayam. Hanged Man can know what happened in Bayam a few days ago so quickly. He must have a certain status in the Church of the Lord of Storms... Hermit Cattleya glanced sideways at Alger and did not respond to his words.
"Only Characteristics retrieved by Vampires can be called 'recovered'!" Moon Emlyn corrected Hanged Man's words with some dissatisfaction.
Chariot Anderson, on the other hand, asked curiously, "Why did the Church of the Lord of Storms suddenly attack pirates and adventurers? They've coexisted peacefully for so many years?"
Coexisted peacefully... This is the first time I've heard someone use 'coexist peacefully' to describe the relationship between pirates and the Church of the Lord of Storms. To be able to joke like that, this guy definitely isn't a pirate. Is his previous claim of being a treasure hunter true? There aren't many famous treasure hunters on the sea, and his strength doesn't seem like that of Vice Admiral Iceberg's crew.
Hanged Man Alger subtly glanced at Anderson. While his thoughts churned, he gently shook his head and said, "I don't know."