"Justice" Audrey was about to request a private conversation when she suddenly noticed something: the "World," seated at the very bottom of the bronze long table, showed absolutely no interest in the "acting method," not even the impulse to ask about it.
Had he already mastered the acting method, or had he privately consulted Mr. "Fool"? Audrey muttered, but she still acted cautiously and secured a private conversation environment.
Then she looked at Fors, chose her words and pronunciation carefully, and said: "Our attitude toward potions should not be to master them, but to digest them."
"The key to digestion is acting, and the key to acting is the name of the potion."
"Why?" Fors blurted out.
After deliberation, she added another question: "Then how should one act?"
Audrey recalled Mr. "Fool"'s demeanor and examples from before, repeating the series of descriptions: the castle, the guard, the invitation, the disguise. Finally, she said: "In short, the purpose of acting is to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, to bypass the stubborn resistance of the potion's residual consciousness, and to shatter and digest it."
As a novelist, Fors had a strong imagination. As soon as "Justice" finished, she had already sketched the corresponding images and scenes in her mind, generally understanding what the other meant.
"So that's how it is..."
"So this is how you can eliminate the residual mental influence inside the potion and reduce the risk of losing control."
"The more I think about it, the more I believe it's possible!"
...
Fors's doubts gradually diminished, and a feeling of surprise slowly filled her heart.
Finally, she asked in a confirming tone: "Did Mr. 'Fool' teach you this?"
"Yes. If it weren't for Mr. 'Fool,' we might have lost control already. The very fact that we still exist proves that the 'acting method' works." "Justice" Audrey praised sincerely.
Phew... Fors quietly let out a breath, feeling that her future was full of light and hope.
Wasn't this the kind of wonderful encounter described in various novels? It felt so great! Still, she couldn't be careless. Mr. "Fool" might be an evil god hiding his true intentions... Fors reminded herself inwardly.
Immediately, she began to think about an even more important question: how to act as an "Apprentice."
In terms of the literal meaning of the word, "apprentice" means that one's skills and techniques are not yet mature; one still needs instruction, still needs to focus on learning? Can't be overconfident, can't be proud, must understand the smallness of one's own power? Fors's thoughts quickly diverged, and she didn't even notice that the private conversation environment had been terminated.
At that moment, "Sun" Derrick silently looked around, gritted his teeth, and said: "I want to know who the seven gods you mentioned are, and roughly what they are like."
He had finally mustered the courage to ask this question that had been bothering him for a long time.
...I know this! "Justice" Audrey almost failed to react at first, but she quickly understood what "Sun" was asking and slightly raised her right hand.
At the same time, "Hanged Man" and "World" also indicated that they could answer.
"...What are they doing?" Fors looked on blankly, trying to recall what had just happened.
A moment later, she remembered "Sun"'s question and grasped the implication behind his words.
No way? He doesn't know about the seven gods? Where did he come from? Fors stared in shock at "Sun," who was just a youth.
On the Northern Continent, except for children too young to understand, everyone knows the seven orthodox gods!
Even the struggling poor and tramps are no exception!
To them, the occasional free bread distributed by the churches was so enticing, and the almshouses they ran were a candle flame in despair.
Maybe someone from the colonies in the Southern Continent? But why would he ask such a simple question here? It's totally unnecessary! Just go to a church, ask a pastor or a priest to preach, and you can learn all about it! Where does "Sun" live? What a weirdo! Fors muttered to herself as she looked around, but she noticed that "Justice," "Hanged Man," and "World" were not surprised at all.
Meanwhile, Mr. "Fool" Klein, shrouded in mist, saw that three people had answered and smiled: "Mr. 'Sun,' with whom do you wish to trade?"
"What payment are you willing to offer?"
"Sun" Derrick pressed his lips together, thought for a few seconds, and said: "I will trade with each of them individually."
Only this way can I get the most comprehensive information... Derrick had matured a bit in the harsh environment of the
He paused and said: "The payment is that you can ask me one question—one that I can answer."
"I agree. I'm very interested in the City of Silver." "Justice" Audrey smiled without hesitation.
The City of Silver? What is this place? I've never heard of it? Fors looked around blankly, feeling completely lost as to what they were talking about.
Audrey glanced at her and kindly explained: