If The Fool had simply mentioned that there was some simple general knowledge recorded in Rosell's diary, The Hanging Man Alger might not have made up his mind to pay the "reward" to obtain an answer. On the one hand, it was because simple descriptions could destroy one's curiosity, and on the other hand, he was always on guard against making an exchange with The Fool. This would remind him of the examples of transactions with evil gods and devils.
But now, he knew the contents of the so-called simple general knowledge, and he had a strong interest in it. However, he was unable to understand a portion of the description, much less connect it to reality and have a deep grasp of it.
Therefore, he couldn't help but ask respectfully, "Mr. Fool, what kind of reward do you wish for?"
Yes, yes! Audrey nodded very slightly, but at a high frequency, indicating that it was something she wanted to ask as well.
Although Sun remained silent and didn't use any other body language, the way he subconsciously looked at The Fool explained everything.
Klein, who was waiting for a similar response, smiled.
"Information related to the Secret Order."
"Secret Order …" The Hanging Man Alger muttered to himself.
He wasn't unfamiliar with this term. He had once received payment to explain many secret organizations to Miss Justice, including the Secret Order.
Audrey and Derrick subconsciously frowned. One of them was because their understanding of the Secret Order was limited to what The Hanging Man had told them, and the other was because they had never heard of such an organization.
Klein had long expected Sun's feelings, so he wasn't surprised. According to his speculations, the area where the City of Silver was located had become the Forsaken Land of the Gods after the first Blasphemy Slate appeared, which was a stage in the Third Epoch. It could even be a direct cause or manifestation of the Cataclysm. As for the Zaratul family, they only appeared on the stage of history in the Fourth Epoch, and the creation of the Secret Order was something that happened in the latter half of the Fourth Epoch. There was no possibility of the two coinciding.
If Sun knew of the Secret Order, Klein would be shocked. He would have no choice but to overturn some of his guesses and reconstruct his understanding of the City of Silver, the Forsaken Land of the Gods, and the Zaratul family.
After more than ten seconds of silence, The Hanging Man Alger looked at The Fool in the gray fog and deliberated.
"I will accept this request and help you collect and investigate matters related to the Secret Order."
"Can you pay 'remuneration' in advance?"
It wasn't strange for an existence suspected of being a deity to be interested in an ancient and secretive organization. Alger didn't have any doubts about it.
More importantly, after many gatherings, he gradually had a guess. It was that Mr. Fool's condition wasn't perfect. "He" might be in a certain predicament, and the various attempts "He" had made, as well as the actions of "His" Blessed in the Northern and Southern Continents, were all to free "Him" from his restraints.
This might even involve the great secret of why the seven deities would no longer descend into the real World after the Fourth Epoch … As this thought flashed through Alger's mind, he trembled as he felt like he had entered the realm of a deity.
Upon hearing The Hanging Man's request, Klein leaned back in his chair and nodded slightly.
"No problem."
"If the information you gather exceeds the value of the answer, I will compensate you in addition."
As for what would be considered as exceeding the value of the answer, it's naturally up to the honorable Mr. Fool to decide. It's fine if he has the ability to pay the additional remuneration, but it doesn't count if he doesn't have the ability … Klein silently added in his heart.
Audrey's eyes lit up as she raised her hand.
"I wish to participate in this transaction."
Klein smiled.
"Sure."
Frankly speaking, his main target was actually Miss Justice. This was because she was a local in Baekeland, and she had also infiltrated several Beyonder circles. In the Land of Hope, she was more well-informed than him, who had just arrived at the capital, as well as The Hanging Man, who had been active at sea for a long time.
According to the revelation from his divination, Klein believed that the clues to the Secret Order would appear in Baekeland, and not anywhere else.
Sun listened silently and thought for a moment.
"I'm willing to use the compensation I've accumulated in exchange for the answer."
In the previous three-way transaction, he had used the Sequence 8 Telepathist formula in exchange for the Sequence 9 Bard formula. Klein had promised to compensate him, and his choice back then was to accumulate it for the subsequent potion formulas and main ingredients.
Klein nodded and gave the explanation he had long prepared.
"The so-called similar Sequences refers to the few pathways that can be interchanged at higher Sequences."
"Let me give you an example. Sequence 5 Gatekeeper of the Death pathway, not only can he advance normally, he can also choose the Giant pathway, which is also the Sequence 4 Demon Hunter of the God of Combat pathway."
"This won't bring about the danger of losing control, nor will it lead to the accumulation of madness. It's not the same as consuming the wrong potion."
"Of course, if it's not a similar Sequence, being half-crazy is the best outcome."
"Interchangeable?" Audrey blurted out, feeling surprised and delighted.
She was surprised that the Sequence pathways weren't completely fixed. They weren't only able to follow the original path. It wasn't like one had to pay the price of being half-crazy or being unable to advance again if they wanted to change. In the twenty-two paths of the divine, there were special situations where there were Sequences that were similar!
And she was delighted that she would have the chance to choose again in the future. It was just like choosing products that she was interested in at Philip's department store. It was a beautiful experience!
So that's how it is … Alger muttered to himself silently. He felt that he had suddenly understood many things and resolved many of the questions that had accumulated in his personal experiences.
This information is too valuable! As expected of Mr. Fool. The so-called simple common sense is enough to shock most Low- and Mid-Sequence Beyonders and benefit greatly from it! He sighed inwardly.
Sun was a little disappointed because he had no intention of changing his Sequence. He wanted to become the Sun that illuminated the darkness and dispelled the curse.
However, he quickly recalled a past incident from the City of Silver.
The former Chief, a powerhouse who was most likely to break through the limits of a Demon Hunter, had built a mausoleum for himself deep underground. Then, he moved in and made it his home.
After that, he appeared less and less, until the mausoleum's door could no longer be opened.
Back then, the citizens of the City of Silver believed that something had gone wrong with the Chief's advancement and that he had become a lunatic. He was on the verge of losing control and finally resolved himself.
Now, combined with The Fool's description, Sun suddenly thought of another possibility.
That Chief might have been attempting to advance to a similar Sequence!
In one of his experiences exploring the depths of the darkness, he had obtained the corresponding formula for the Death pathway, and the mausoleum might have been a special requirement … But he still failed in the end? But why didn't he turn into a monster? What exactly did he encounter in that dark mausoleum?
The City of Silver doesn't have the potion formula for the Sequence after Demon Hunter?
Amidst his thoughts, he was suddenly jolted awake by Miss Justice's pretentiously reserved voice.
"Mr. Fool, I would like to ask, which High-Sequence Beyonders can the Spectator pathway be interchanged with?"
Sequence 4 Demon Hunter. That sounds pretty good … It suits me very well. It suits Justice very well! Audrey was very appreciative of the first High-Sequence Beyonder name she knew.
I want to know too … In response to Miss Justice's question, Klein really wanted to answer it this way.
Without waiting for him to speak, Audrey added in a weak voice, "I-I can pay for the answer to this question.
"I, I can pay for the answer to this question. How, how much do you think is better? I think, I think, your adorer will need a certain amount of funds … "
Having said that, she recalled how Mr. Fool's Blessed had easily killed Pirate Admiral Zillinges, who possessed Creeping Hunger. He was clearly a High-Sequence Beyonder, and she nearly blurted out, "Sorry, Mr. Fool, pretend I didn't ask."
However, since he had already asked, he could not back down! All the best, Audrey. Perhaps The Fool has weaker dependents? Audrey quietly bit her lower lip and silently encouraged herself.
Gold pound sterling? Klein gave it some serious thought.
"Once the Secret Order has gathered enough information, we will proceed with this transaction."
As he spoke, he thought of his informant in Psychological Alchemy, Daxter Guderian.
Captain and I are both … both … Sigh … Daxter's identity as an informant can no longer be verified. I don't know if this is a tragedy or a comedy … Unfortunately, I can't contact him anymore. Otherwise, it would be most convenient to obtain information from him regarding the Spectator pathway … The corners of Klein's mouth curled up.
"Alright," Audrey replied happily.
Their conversation made The Hanging Man, who had attempted to ask similar questions, shut his mouth as he waited for enough information on the Secret Order to be gathered.
After a few seconds of silence, Audrey turned her head to look at Mr. Fool and raised her hand slightly.
After receiving an affirmative nod, she looked at the member opposite her and asked in anticipation, "Mr. The Hanging Man, my information allowed you to finish off Vice Admiral Hurricane.
"Mr. Hanged Man, my intelligence allowed you to finish off Vice Admiral Hurricane. Have you prepared the complete pituitary gland of an adult Rainbow Salamander?"
This is one of the reasons why I returned to the sea … Alger nodded gently.
"I've already obtained the Beyonder ingredient you wanted."
"But how should I give it to you?"
How to give it to me? How to give it to me … Audrey was taken aback as she fell into deep thought.
I can't directly report my address … Nor can I go through Xio and Fors. This will expose the fact that I'm a Beyonder … Yes, it's not impossible. Rosell The Great once said that when there are disadvantages to both choices, one should choose the lesser one …
At this moment, Klein's heart stirred. He tapped the edge of the long table and smiled.
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