In Alger's view, since this gentleman knew about the profane slate, he must have some understanding of the Beyonder world. Moreover, although the robe he was wearing seemed simple, as a sea captain, Alger could discern that it was certainly made of a very high-grade fabric. Such clothing would never belong to an ordinary person.
"You should be Loenese, right? If you want to become a Beyonder, you can directly join the three major Churches."
The automatic translation provided by the gray fog was surprisingly good. Alger heard Xia Ai'er speak with the same authentic Old Loen accent and Backlund intonation as Audrey, and he felt no problems at all.
"Gentlemen, I know, but I don't want to lose my freedom."
Audrey was well aware of the official control over Beyonders. She didn't want to be noticed by the Nighthawks, even if the Nighthawks might not do anything to her.
"Various Churches, Beyonder nobles, secret organizations, wild Beyonders—there's always one that suits you, right?"
Xia Ai'er summarized.
"He's very right."
"Since you don't want to participate in the Church's trials, then you can also consider the royal family, Beyonder nobles with a thousand-year heritage, those dangerous secret organizations, or buy from Beyonders who might possess 'Potion formulas'."
Alger glanced at Xia Ai'er, guiding the conversation towards actively selling potion formulas to the golden-haired girl.
However, Xia Ai'er acted as if he hadn't heard, completely ignoring Alger's lead. In reality, he hadn't intended to get involved anyway. Instead, he half-turned and stroked the back of the bronze chair, looking as if he had never seen the world.
Although Xia Ai'er's movement was slight, there were only four people present, so his action was still quite noticeable. The others also looked towards where Xia Ai'er was gazing: on the back of the chair, a blended symbol representing secrecy and prying.
Isn't this the symbol of Arrodes?
Shouldn't my back be the storm symbol composed of the strong winds, waves, and lightning like Alger's back?
Well, since it's an illegal entry, it's not using my own ID.
Xia Ai'er accepted this quite quickly.
He was also a little curious, what kind of difference would there be between the symbolic mark on Ms. Hermit's back and his own once she joined?
"What is this?"
"It seems I don't have one on my back?"
The golden-haired girl leaned in slightly, asking curiously.
Although extremely curious, her long-standing adherence to noble etiquette prevented her from fully turning around. She merely turned slightly to the side and asked softly.
"This is some kind of symbol, right?"
Xia Ai'er only glanced at it before turning around. He noticed that Klein and Alger were also looking at him. He nodded lightly and said, "You also have one on your backs."
Upon hearing Xia Ai'er's words, Alger seemed to have finally found an opening. He turned his head for a quick look, then quickly turned back, lost in thought.
Do you know that as a guest, you are being very impolite?
Klein watched the reactions of the three, muttering inwardly. Originally, due to the angle, only he could easily see the patterns on their backs. Now...
Klein could even feel that the gentleman and lady on either side of the bronze long table instinctively wanted to look over, but their movements stopped abruptly midway, as if fear had overcome curiosity, not daring to offend him in such a way.
Moreover, due to the angle, even if they dared to look, they wouldn't be able to see.
Audrey was a beat slower in shifting her gaze. Her eyes met the "Mysterious Man's" gaze, scaring her heart so much that it seemed to skip a beat. She turned her head somewhat stiffly, looking at the nearby Xia Ai'er with a pleading look to change the subject, saying, "Sir, why don't I have this kind of... symbol you mentioned on my back?"
"This means you don't have Beyonder power."
"Your Excellency, is my judgment correct?"
Xia Ai'er noticed Audrey instinctively clenching her hands due to nervousness. He helplessly took over the conversation and looked at Mr. Fool, who was seated at the head of the bronze long table.
Can't you just talk among yourselves?
I just look back, and you all have to follow suit?
Xia Ai'er suddenly felt that this gathering was too formal, and doing anything at all would attract attention.
Klein was even more helpless. What else could he do? He could only pretend to be unconcerned, nodding slightly and feigning interest.
"Are you all Beyonders?"
"I should have thought of it earlier. Thank you, gentlemen, for answering these questions for me."
Audrey saw that the mysterious gentleman did not pursue her earlier offense. While she breathed a sigh of relief, she took the opportunity to express her gratitude to everyone, looking at Xia Ai'er with both gratitude and apology.
Her instinctive plea just now was only to hope that she could talk her way out of the inadvertent glance she had given. She hadn't expected this gentleman to actively seek confirmation from that "Your Excellency," which made the girl feel that she owed him a favor.
"It's alright, in the Beyonder domain, we are all just beginners."
Xia Ai'er said modestly.
The other three silently nodded in their hearts.
Especially Klein, who was originally leaning back relaxed in his chair, but with Xia Ai'er's disruption, he didn't even dare to straighten his back, for fear of revealing the empty back of his chair without any mysterious runes.
He was the only true newbie here. Even the golden-haired girl had long known about the existence of Beyonders.
Only he was completely ignorant.
Xia Ai'er was unaware of Klein's inner thoughts. He looked at the girl and suggested, "You can consider buying a potion formula from the gentleman over there. As long as you can afford the price, I think very few people would refuse a transaction."
His subtext was: don't look at me, I don't sell.
This Tarot Club happened too suddenly, and no one had prepared beforehand, including Xia Ai'er. What use would it be even if he snatched Alger's business?
Would he fill in Klein's home address when filling out the remittance address?
"I do have two Sequence 9 potion formulas in hand: one is for Sequence 9 Sailor, and one is for Sequence 9 Spectator."
Alger did not stand on ceremony. He briefly introduced the two potion formulas.
The abilities of a Sequence 9 Beyonder are quite ordinary; most of them, just by their names, indicate what aspect they enhance.
Klein and Audrey listened with great interest.
"Sailor" was very interesting. Audrey praised it greatly and even knew its ancient name was "Sea Blessed." However, the girl still turned around and chose the inconspicuous "Spectator."
Xia Ai'er, witnessing all of this, felt somewhat relieved. It seemed this girl was smart from a young age. What use was "Sea Blessed"?
Doesn't it just enhance strength? Doesn't it just enhance balance? Doesn't it just allow for the attachment of illusory scales that resist damage and prevent mosquito bites?
Doesn't it just grant short-term underwater breathing and spell-like abilities for free movement underwater?
What use is this Sea Blessed?
It's far inferior to "Spectator," which can enhance spirit and grant keen observation, alright.