In the outskirts of the North Borough, in the nearly abandoned three-story teaching block of the medical school.
Even though it was only three in the afternoon, the fog and clouds had already caused the entire Baekeland to turn gloomy and gloomy, as if a heavy storm was about to arrive.
In the dilapidated corridor, the gloomy and cold light shone through the windows, making everything seem desolate and eerie.
Audrey, who had come here for the second time, was no longer as nervous and tense as before. She wore a surgical cap and a large mask and turned her head left and right slightly. She habitually observed the environment and every detail of the place.
Viscount Glaint walked to the side and gradually grew afraid. He couldn't help but lower his voice.
He couldn't help but whisper, "Why does this place feel a little strange …"
"Could there be ghosts or evil spirits?"
As a mysticism enthusiast who only had one foot in the circle, the only supernatural phenomenon he had seen was Fors's ability to pass through walls and open doors. He wasn't sure if wraiths and shadows really existed.
But this didn't stop him from being afraid of such monsters!
Fors turned her head to glance at him and held back her laughter.
"Most of the people attending the gathering are Beyonders. If there really are evil spirits or ghosts, they would definitely be very happy. This means ingredients or servants."
Seeing Viscount Glaint heave a sigh of relief, she deliberately added, "Of course, I'm only talking about the weaker kinds of ghosts.
"Of course, I'm only talking about the weaker kind of ghosts. A real shadow might be able to kill everyone here silently. If you want to run, you can only run back and forth between the three floors. No matter how hard you try, you can't get out. It's like entering a maze."
Xio nodded in agreement.
"I've encountered similar wraiths before. I couldn't escape even after circling the cemetery a few times. In the process, there were people who kept turning back for no reason before suddenly dying. If it wasn't for a Beyonder carrying a Sun Charm, you might not be able to see me today."
Viscount Glaint shuddered and quickly turned his head to look out the window. At that moment, a withered tree branch happened to hit the glass in the cold wind, producing a soft sound.
Glaint nearly cried out. He frantically moved closer to the two Beyonders, Fors and Xio.
Audrey held back the smile that was about to reach her lips and watched the scene quietly. She thought to herself,
I've seen Mr. Fool, who's almost a god. I know about the City of Silver in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, and I've heard of the various terrifying monsters in the depths of the darkness. Why would I be afraid of wraiths and shadows?
But … I really haven't met a real ghost yet, bah! Audrey, what are you thinking? It was better not to encounter this kind of thing!
Unless I've already become a Psychiatrist and have the Beyonder powers to influence other creatures, or I've obtained a mystical item that can restrain ghosts …
The group of four could not help but quicken their pace and quickly arrived at the location of today's gathering.
Before entering, Fors found an opportunity to bend her back slightly and whisper into Xio's ear.
"You cooperated well just now. You can actually make up a story to scare people so quickly."
"Look at the parts of Viscount Glaint that aren't covered by his mask. They're so pale that you can't see any other color."
Xio turned her head and replied in a daze, "That's right.
"I didn't make up a story."
"That's something I encountered before I came to Baekeland."
"…" Fors was taken aback for a moment before she blurted out a question. "Is that true?"
"What's there to lie about?" Xio's puzzled face was covered by her mask.
Fors turned her head and took two steps forward. Suddenly, she trembled.
At that moment, Glaint, who didn't want to stay in the eerie corridor any longer, reached out and pushed open the door to the gathering location.
As the creaking sound echoed, he saw the cement floor, and the smell of preservatives that made him frown came into his nose.
Then, he saw a rather large pool in the middle. It was filled with a transparent yellow liquid, and there were figures floating in it.
The figures were all naked. Some were relatively intact, while others had half of their skin peeled off. They were brown like beef jerky.
They were all corpses!
"Ah!"
A man's scream echoed in the room.
Many gazes were cast on Glaint.
These gazes came from the figures in white coats surrounding the pool. They were also wearing surgical caps and masks. Only their eyes and some of their skin were exposed.
Glaint's body swayed. He wanted to turn around and run, but he saw Audrey, Fors, and Xio walk past him as if nothing had happened. They walked in, pretending that they weren't companions who had come with him.
Glaint took a deep breath and nearly vomited.
He looked outside and saw that the corridor was dark and cold. There were shadows everywhere, and not a single living person could be seen.
Shivering again, Glaint quickened his pace and caught up to Audrey and the others. He found a spot furthest away from the pool and sat down.
After a few minutes, a figure in a white coat stepped forward. He used a wooden pole with a hook beside the pool and pulled a corpse to the side. He then pulled the corpse to the cement floor.
He paused for two to three seconds, took out a scalpel, and cut open the corpse's abdomen.
As the wound went deeper, a cold and hoarse voice suddenly sounded from inside.
"The gathering has begun."
"…" Glaint pressed down on the mask on his face. His throat moved a few times, and he nearly vomited.
As the various transactions succeeded or failed, the gathering entered its midpoint. Audrey, who had been observing calmly, finally said, "I want the Spectator potion formula.
I want the Spectator potion formula. "
Before she could finish her sentence, she immediately felt a few gazes sweep over, but they quickly looked away and didn't linger.
After dozens of seconds of silence, the transaction failed.
…
It was a little past four in the afternoon, and it was getting closer to night.
"Why isn't there a single one …" Glaint didn't maintain his aristocratic demeanor. He leaned weakly against the carriage's wooden planks and sighed softly.
This Beyonder gathering had left a deep impression on him. It made him feel that he had taken a huge risk.
But even so, he still didn't manage to buy the horn of an adult Pegasus or the Crown Jellyfish's venom crystal.
Fors secretly curled her lips and said, "That's normal.
"That's very normal. Although Backlund is the easiest place to obtain ingredients, if you can't participate in every Beyonder gathering, there will also be situations where you can't find the items you want for a long period of time. This requires either luck or patience."
"Look, Mr. Viscount, Miss Audrey still hasn't found any clues about the Spectator formula."
Sometimes, one encounters it but doesn't have the money to buy it … Xio, who was sitting beside him, thought helplessly.
Audrey, on the other hand, consoled Glaint.
"When I return, I'll search my family's treasure vault. Perhaps there's something you want."
She had brought the Rainbow Salamander's pituitary gland with her today, but she hadn't encountered the Farsman Rabbit's spinal fluid. Therefore, she had only exchanged it for 320 pounds in cash — this was in preparation for Susie's advancement.
Grainte lowered his head and was about to speak when he saw Xio suddenly sit up straight and frown.
She frowned and said, "Someone seems to be following us!"
"I trust your intuition. What do we do now?" Fors looked around and asked.
Following us? What do we have that's worth following? We've only sold a Beyonder item and received a few hundred pounds in cash. Even if someone wants to rob us, we shouldn't be at the top of the list … Although Glaint acted like a rookie, we didn't … Furthermore, the organizer of the gathering did a lot of things to ensure the safety of the members and prevent anyone from being followed. Unless, other than that, he was the one who sent someone to follow us! Everything was normal the last time. Hmm, what's the difference between the two times … Audrey's thoughts raced, and she suddenly had an idea.
Perhaps my request to purchase the Spectator formula has attracted the attention of Psychological Alchemy.
It's impossible for them to casually sell the Spectator formula. What follows will definitely be attracting people to join them.
And attracting people to join them isn't a simple matter. I have to be on guard against quasi-Nighthawks, quasi-Merited Punishers, or spies sent by other secret factions.
If the target isn't observed and investigated, the organization will be quickly destroyed!
After a few seconds of silence, Audrey said to Fors and the others, "Be prepared to be attacked.
"Be prepared to be attacked."
"Pretend that you didn't notice the stalker."
"If we can successfully return to Empress Borough, don't worry about my and Glaint's identities being exposed. All of you have to leave in secret."
Her green eyes swept across Glaint, and she added with a faint smile, "We are mysticism enthusiasts that many people know.
It's very normal for us to find an opportunity to participate in a Beyonder gathering. Even if the person following us is an official Beyonder, they won't suspect anything because we're just ordinary people. Therefore, they'll at most give us a warning or two through other channels. "
But I'm already Sequence 8 … Phew, in order to come into contact with Psychological Alchemy, I have to take some risks … The official Beyonders shouldn't be targeting me, who's only here to purchase the formula. They shouldn't be able to bypass the gathering's organizer and follow us. I have to trust my own judgment! Audrey encouraged herself in her heart.
"Alright," Viscount Glaint mumbled as he agreed.
The carriage moved forward as usual and made a few detours. In the end, Audrey and the others switched carriages according to their plan.
During this process, the stalker didn't launch an attack.
When they arrived at the back door of Viscount Glaint's mansion in Empress Borough, the two nobles used the normal method to return, while Fors and Xio relied on their own skills to leave.
After more than ten minutes, Audrey, along with her golden retriever, Susie, and her maids, sat in her carriage and left through the main entrance without any concealment.
Hearing the sound of the wheels rolling, she couldn't confirm if there were any stalkers, so she could only let her thoughts wander.
It's obvious that the daughter of Earl Hall can't be a spy for any Beyonder faction …
There's nothing wrong with her past …
It's common knowledge that she's fond of mysticism …
Her identity and status can bring her help that's different from others …
Perhaps in two days, members of Psychological Alchemy will try to come into contact with me … Audrey thought with some anticipation and nervousness.
…
Although he said he had to make preparations, Klein spent the next two days at the Quelaag Club as if nothing had happened. He even played a game of cards with the equestrian teacher, Talim, and the others and won a few soli.
Before going to bed, he didn't forget to take a look outside Lawyer Jurgen's house to make sure that there was light and if he needed to feed the cat.
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