Hector then nailed the skin of the kitchen door and when he was done he changed his clothes from that of cook to the one with which he came in, then he walked away taking the main exit. When he breathed Buckland's air he started to walk in direction of his home as he was wandering what he wanted for lunch he started to hum under his breath.
When he exited East borough he thought about the ship auction that would be happening at the docks, he really wanted to buy a ship and sail the sea but he knew that he have neither money nor power to do so.
"I hope beyonder the gathering will be soon, I need to buy ingredients for the serial killer and apprentice formula, wait maybe... but how would I... It will be a long time before Fors will join the Fools gathering so my best bet would be to find it on my own.
"After becoming sequence 7 I will need to get the formula for sequence 6 devil, fortunately, Albert knows it which will help me dramatically. Then sequence 5 which once again Albert should know and beyonder characteristics will actually come to me as I will be able to send Albert to Jason when he will get wounded. And I can simply repeat what would Klain find to him if he would kill and channel his spirit, so there is no reason to be sad for stealing kills." Hector chuckled at the end.
"And then my advantage at sea will begin. As for sequences after I have no idea but that I will leave for later.
"So plan for power is made, but now I need the plan to get either money for the ships or ships themselves. I could just go to the sea and collect pirate ships for my own but that would take more time for me to start the trading company. I need at least one at the beginning. But I will not be satisfied with anything less that galleon." Hector's pride would not allow otherwise.
"I don't want to use all of my funds and I'm also unwilling to take any investments as I have no intention of sharing what is mine!" Hector felt a slight wave of rage at the thought of sharing ownership of his ships or trading company even if he did not have either, yet.
"Well, I can someone else give it to me be it willingly or in their will after their death. But how to make it inconspicuous I wonder. And from whom should I get it?" Hector had too many questions and not enough answers so he decided to put Albert on the task next time he would see him.
When he returned to his home he was welcomed by Albert, "Welcome home sir," Hector returned his greeting and walked in the direction of the dining room.
"I must say sir that unexpected comings could become suspicious if it would happen too often, as of now there is no problem but I thought it was worth mentioning," Albert spoke in his usual tone and he walked right behind Hector.
"Understood, and if there would be problems I will leave it to you. But now I feel famished, ask the chef to prepare a rare steak. Then I have something for you to do." Hector said and already savored the taste.
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"Of course sir," Albert answered as he walked towards the kitchens.
While he ate Aldith came to visit him and they spoke about her new employment and her duties as he did not need a personal guard at this time she would mainly remain at the vila as house guard.
When he finished eating he and Albert went into his study, "What would you have of me, my lord" Albert said as he bowed and his whole demeanor changed dramatically.
"Matter is not that urgent but more of a long-term assignment as there is still time," Hector said and took a breath after which he continued.
"I need you to find a galleon class ship that we would be able to either purchase, but without taking any loans, or investments and draining our vault of all money, or you can find someone who would transfer their own ship or ships to us as some kind of deal so it would be inconspicuous to the police and churches.
"Those ships or ships, but one is enough is important for us to start a trading company which we will be able to use to spread influence and in the end start a cult in Gargas Archipelago which is a colony of Feysac.
"For in coming years, chaos will spread over the world and we will take that chaos to achieve greatness!" When he finished Hector could see that Albert's eyes became red as if he was about to cry, and then he smiled with madness shining in his eyes, "YES MY LORD! None shall stand in thy way, all that oppose thee shall be extinguished."
When he finished with Albert he went to the living room and picked up a newspaper and continued to read them as he had nothing to do for rest of the day.
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On the next day, he once again did not see that gathering with Eye of Wisdom would be, but he found that one with Jason would start in the late afternoon.
And so after finishing breakfast, Hector spend the time he had with his godfather in his bank still learning ropes and looking for someone that would do everything that he is learning in his place.
For lunch, he went out with his godfather, where he enjoyed beautifully cooked chicken with herbs from Intis Republick.
When it was time for him to leave for beyonder gathering he said goodbye to his godfather and boarded a carriage that brought him to the vicinity of the gathering, from where he would go by foot.
When he entered the building he was led into the basement where the took a seat on one of the empty chairs. Hector really hoped that someone here would know the apprentice formula, even then he only needed supplementary, but having a sequence formula is not bad.
Hector also hoped for any interesting beyonder items or sealed artifacts but to his disappointment, nothing piqued his interest.
When it was time to put their own requests Hector wrote "Sequence 9 Apprentice potion formula", "Sequence 9 Prisoner potion formula", "tongue of spirit viper", "middle eye of the hornless three-eyed goat", and "5 scales of night viper". His order was a lot bigger than last time and he did not care if someone would be able to guess his pathway and sequence.
After he waited for a few minutes he walked towards the board and saw that someone had accepted his request for apprentice formula. Hector hurriedly looked over the number of the room and walked behind the attendant who lead him there.
After he pulled aside the curtain he could see a tall man draped in a black hood wearing a white bone mask, "So you are the one that wants to buy the formula?" He asked to which Hector only slightly nodded.
"Then it will be 300 pounds." When Hector heard the price he thought few unkind words but then he counted the money and gave them to the attendant. When he received the formula he looked it over and then hid it in his robe. After which he went back and sat on his chair.