"You can try your luck in beyonder gathering if you know about any. But be careful because those formulas can be fake." Hector spoke and at the end chuckled at the thought of taking the fake formula and dying.

Alger sank into silence and looked at Vilkar. About half a minute later, he turned around to look at the Mysterious Man who was watching the three of them in silence.

“I have two sets of Sequence 9 Potion formulas,” Alger spoke when he realized that the Mysterious person had no plans to speak

“Really? Which two sets?” Audrey spoke happily.

Then Hector saw Alger leaning back slightly like a teacher explaining basic math to a student.

“As you know, humanity can only depend on potions to become real Beyonders, while the names of potions come from the ‘Blasphemy Slate.’ After constant translations into Jotun, Elvish, ancient and modern Hermes, and ancient Feysac, they have changed to match the day and age of that era. The essence is not in their names, but in whether they portray the ‘core characteristics of the potions.

“I have a Sequence 9 Potion named ‘Sailor.’ It enables you to have excellent balancing capabilities. Even if you were on a boat in a rainstorm, you will be able to walk about freely as though you were on land. You will also gain immense strength and illusory scales under your skin. They will enable you to swim like a fish and be difficult to catch. You will move agilely underwater just like marine animals. Even without any equipment, you will be able to easily submerge underwater for at least ten minutes.”

“Sounds great… the ‘Keepers of the Seas’ from the Lord of Storms?”

“It was called by that name in the past.” Alger did not pause and continued. “The second set of Sequence 9 Potions is called ‘Spectator,’ although I am not sure what it was called in the past. This set of potions enables you to have an exceptionally sharp mind with acute observational abilities. I believe you can understand what ‘spectator’ means from watching operas and plays. Just like an audience, spectators judge the ‘actors’ in the secular world, catching a glimpse of their real thoughts of them through their emotions, conduct, and mantras.”

The Alger emphasized, "You must remember, regardless of whether you are at an extravagant banquet or a crowded street, spectators can only be spectators forever."

That is acting while not knowing that you act. Hector thought.

Then he saw her turning her gaze on him "I have warrior pathway. You will have supernatural strength and agility that exceed normal individuals. However, if the physical foundation is inadequate, you will lack the strength of superhuman feats.

"It will also make you proficient with all kinds of weaponry and armor. And not to forget mastery of close-quarter combat and various martial arts."

He then stopped talking so it would sink in and then continued "Then I have also a Criminal pathway. Criminals have a strong body, keen perception, and a variety of criminal abilities. And the ability to use all kinds of weapons."

He could see she was disappointed when she heard him. And then looked back at Alger. "I-I think I have fallen in love with this feeling—of being a ‘spectator.’ How can I get this potion’s formula? What can I use to trade with you for it?”

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Alger looked like he was already prepared as he said in a deep voice, “The blood of Ghost Sharks, at least 100 milliliters of it.”

Audrey nodded her head excitedly, but subsequently asked worriedly, “If I can get it—and I’m saying if—how do I hand it to you? How can you promise me that you can give the potion’s formula to me in return for the Ghost Shark’s blood, as well as the authenticity of the formula?”

Alger said calmly, “I’ll give you an address. I’ll mail the formula to you, or tell you directly here, once I receive the blood of the Ghost Shark.”

“As for promises, I think that both you and I can feel rest assured under the witness of the mysterious sir.”

As he said this, he swept his eyes towards the Mysterious Man who was sitting up straight at the Seat of Honor.

“Sir, the fact that you brought... "

Hector then stopped paying much attention and simply stared at the Mysterious Man.

When he heard “Sir, how should we address you?” Hector started to pay attention again.

“You can address me as…The Fool.”

After a few seconds of silence, Hector saw Audrey stand up and held up her skirt slightly, and bent her knees.

“Honorable Mr. Fool, would you please permit me to take the liberty of requesting you to be the witness of our trade?”

“It’s nothing.” The Fool answered

Then Audrey thought for a moment and spoke with a smile. "I will choose the more secure method. Let’s do it here, although it’s a test of my memory.”

Since Mr. Fool had agreed to bear witness to the trade, it also represented that there would be a similar ‘Gathering’ the next time.

With this in mind, she suddenly turned her head as she looked at Zhou Mingrui with sparkling eyes. With a tone of interest, she suggested, “Mr. Fool, would you mind making a few more ‘attempts’ like this?”

Alger listened to her suggestion calmly; he was tempted by the suggestion as well. He hurriedly echoed, “Mr. Fool, don’t you find such ‘Gatherings’ interesting? Although your powers exceed our imaginations, there have to be certain domains that you don’t understand or excel in. The person across me is a young lady of lofty stature. A man here to have his experiences, and channels. I also have my unique set of experiences, insights, mediums, and resources. Perhaps there will come a day when we can help you complete something trivial that might be inconvenient for you.”

“Mr. Fool, I think it’s a very good suggestion. As long as this Gathering becomes regular, you can totally leave certain things that are inconvenient for you to us. Of course, it has to be something within our capacities.”

From his point of view, the fact that he had been pulled into this space without any warning or any means to resist meant that the mysterious Mr. Fool was in control. Participating in the ‘Gatherings’ was not necessarily something he could refuse. Therefore, it was better to reap the benefits of this encounter as much as he could to make up for his passive and disadvantaged state.

“I’m a person who likes a fair and equal exchange.

“Your help will not go unrewarded.

“Every Monday at three in the afternoon, try your best to be alone. After I make a few more attempts and figure out certain things, perhaps you can apply for a leave of absence ahead of time. You will no longer need to worry about being in inappropriate situations.”

Hector heard Audrey speak in excitement, her eyes glowing "Then, shall we give ourselves call signs? After all, we can’t use our real names for conversation.”

“Good idea,” answered Fool

“You are Mr. Fool which is derived from tarot cards. Then, as a fixed, long-term, and secretive ‘Gathering,’ we should be uniform in our designations. Yes, I’ll also choose one from the tarot cards.”

Then she spoke joyously "I’ve decided. My designation shall be ‘Justice!'"

“What about you, Mister?” Audrey cheekily smiled at her ‘partner’ sitting across from her.

"The Hanged Man." He spoke after he frowned

"And you mister." Audrey then turned to Hector expecting him to choose another one of the major Arcana cards.

"Devil," Hector spoke enjoying the reactions he received from them.

"A..Alright, then we can be considered as the founding members of the Tarot Club!" Audrey blurted out happily.