Finally... the moment the deal was struck, Klein quietly sighed in relief, feeling that the pressure on him had lightened considerably.
Although Miss Messenger said that the ten thousand Loen gold coins could be paid in installments without specifying when to start, Klein didn't want to drag it out too long, afraid of angering Reinette Tinekker.
This was a demigod-level Spirit World creature. Once truly angry, even with a contract binding her, she had plenty of ways to make things difficult for her "employer"!
And the cost of playing the rich man was really too high. The salaries and related expenses for over twenty servants were only a small part of it. The carriage, horses, wine, gifts for neighbors, ball expenses, and investments to cover his identity were each more taxing than the last. If I don't keep enough cash on hand, I'm afraid I'll go bankrupt and won't be able to continue...
Sigh, with 6,500 pounds plus the money I originally had, will it be enough to last until I determine my target? No, the past two days have taught me never to imagine a rich man's life with my own knowledge. I probably need another five or six thousand pounds just to barely get by... Klein really wanted to raise his hand and rub his temples, but in the end, he suppressed that urge.
He composed himself, let "The World" look around again, and said hoarsely with a laugh: "The second item is the 'Biotoxin Bottle'..."
He described in relatively concise language the brown translucent glass bottle that had materialized, focusing on the characteristics of several toxins, the time they took effect, the methods of precaution, and the negative effects of carrying it.
"Justice" Audrey felt both a chill down her spine and a slight embarrassment—the former because of the terrifying toxin that could make people tear off their own skin and flesh, the latter because of the widespread, strange aphrodisiac effect.
This is truly a crazy magical item... Hmm, it's the type that needs to be prepared in advance to be effective. For an ordinary "Spectator," it's quite suitable, because observation and mind-reading can help low-sequence Beyonders on this Pathway detect danger in advance and respond... But I don't need to do that. If I detect danger in advance, I can directly call my protector... Moreover, the effect isn't what I like! It could easily harm me too! Audrey, you're already a mature and rational Beyonder; you can't buy everything you see! Audrey thought seriously for a few seconds and gave up on asking about the price.
Seeing that Miss "Justice" didn't speak, Klein couldn't help but have "The World" add: "5,200 pounds."
"Justice" Audrey lightly bit the inside of her lip and politely shook her head: "I want to acquire a magical item that is more offensively oriented."
"Spectator" is also a Pathway that lacks direct offensive capability in the early stages, only good at influencing and controlling targets.
"5,200 pounds." "The Hanged Man" Alger, "The Magician" Fors, and "The Moon" Emlyn simultaneously repeated the price softly, without any further thoughts.
"5,200 pounds..." "The Hermit"
"The Hermit" lady seems to be afraid of something... "Justice" Audrey keenly read the other's emotions.
At that moment, Cattleya had first thought that the "Biotoxin Bottle" was quite compatible with "Toxin Expert"
She didn't want to see the deck of the Future grow the crew's children—especially ones that mooed.
After the gathering, I'll write to Miss
"Price: 1,000 pounds."
Knowledge equals money!
"Justice" Audrey, who had been taught by Mr. Fool, Mr. Hanged Man, and other members of the
She now had a very solid foundation in basic occult knowledge and was eager for more advanced content.
The Psychology Alchemists should also teach me some high-level occult knowledge later, but it certainly won't be comprehensive and will be limited to the mental domain... Audrey convinced herself simply and nodded slightly: "This is exactly what I want."
"The Magician" Fors was also interested, but after considering her money, she silently shut her mouth. As for the other members, they didn't lack similar knowledge.
As expected of Miss "Justice", no bargaining at all. My bottom line was actually only 800 pounds—no, I had no bottom line; knowledge is something you can sell more than once... Klein was in a good mood and had "The World" chuckle: "Deal.
"However, I must remind you: absolutely do not pray to the 'Primordial Moon.' That will turn you into a writhing mass of flesh that mates frantically with different species and bears various children. Of course, you should also not pray to other hidden existences; that is equally dangerous."
"Justice" Audrey was frightened, and couldn't help but adjust her sitting position.
She then calmed down, looked towards the top of the bronze long table, and said firmly: "When I hold secret rituals, I only pray to Mr. Fool."
She spoke sincerely, without a shred of falsehood.
Miss "Justice" really admires and believes in Mr. Fool... While Klein was inexplicably moved, he also felt a bit ashamed, because the domain of the "
Then, as Mr. Fool, he expressed his attitude: "Very good."
At the same time, having initially achieved his goal, he had "The World" casually say: "I also have an 'Interrogator' Beyonder characteristic here, for only 1,200 pounds."