Beyonder gathering? Klein thought for a moment and nodded in response:
"Can."
It’s time to collect auxiliary materials for the “Master of Secret Dolls” potion, and see if he can meet a craftsman... He subconsciously made arrangements in his mind.
Seeing Gehrman Sparrow agreed, Danitz breathed a sigh of relief and smiled uncontrollably.
In the past few days, as his bounty had increased a lot and he was tasked with surveillance, he had not gone out and stayed in the hotel suite very honestly. He felt really suffocated and wished that night would come immediately.
The Beyonders that Danitz mentioned gathered at the Fragrant Leaf Bar, where many pirates, informants, and adventurers were active. It was the first choice for gathering intelligence and purchasing supplies.
Klein, wearing a black coat and a silk hat, followed Danitz through the crowded and mixed bar hall and entered a card room. Under the watchful eyes of several guards, he gave the agreed-upon code and walked down the hidden stairs to a wide underground area.
Like the Dragon Bar in Tingen City, this place has an underground market that sells herbs, essential oils, ancient books, spells, and various common mystical materials. But the difference is that there are also various guns and ammunition for sale here. Klein even found antique muskets and lead bullets.
Haha, there are also people selling fake identity documents and making fake seals... As expected of an overseas colony, similar industries are much more developed than Tingen... I'll buy a batch of materials later to make talismans for the "Sea God" field. There will always be some discounts for large quantities... Klein turned his head slightly left and right, taking in all the situations in the underground area.
Danitz next to him had already begun to doubt his makeup skills. He deliberately wore a baseball cap and pulled it down low, covering half of his face. At this time, he very skillfully led Klein to the other end of the underground trading market and knocked on the closed door with two long knocks and four short knocks.
There was only one candle behind the door, which flickered on the lampstand on the side wall, casting a dim light and barely illuminating the small room.
Danitz pointed at the robes and masks hanging or placed on the table and said to Klein:
"You can decide what disguise you want to use, or not to use it."
Klein looked around and scanned the guards in the room:
"I don't need it."
I am now an informant for the Kingdom’s military, and the Storm Church also knows this identity. There is nothing to be afraid of... If the pirates and adventurers become malicious and try to attack me because I am not disguised, hehe... Klein’s mind suddenly flashed with scenes of bounties flying towards him one by one.
Danitz curled his lips secretly, picked up the black iron mask and put it on his face.
Then, he and Klein, led by the guards, passed through a dim corridor and entered another room.
The place was decorated quite luxuriously, with thick carpets from the southern continent on the floor, golden lamp stands on the walls, and fresh-smelling candles emitting layers of light.
Klein glanced around and found a brown leather sofa to sit on without Danitz's help. He leaned back and crossed his right leg.
There were already more than twenty people gathered here, both men and women, some wearing hooded robes and some showing their true faces. According to Danitz's description this morning, not all of the people attending this party were Beyonders. There were also spokesmen for certain forces, adventurers who wanted to become Beyonders, pirates, and occult enthusiasts.
In the quiet atmosphere, time passed very slowly. After about seven or eight minutes, the old man sitting in the easy chair straightened his back, clasped his hands, and laughed:
"Let's get started."
As he was old, his white hair had become sparse, leaving only a thin layer, but his light brown eyes were not cloudy at all, but bright and sharp.
"The convener of the party is 'Giant' Ozzel, a former well-known pirate and the current behind-the-scenes boss of the Fragrant Leaf Bar." Danitz slightly tilted his body and introduced to Klein in a low voice.
He had actually said it once in the morning, but he was afraid that Gehrman Sparrow would not be able to match it and would vent his anger on him afterwards.
It is such a sad thing that a secret is known to others... Danitz sighed in his heart.
Klein nodded imperceptibly and watched others' transactions quietly.
There were potion recipes such as "Warrior", "Sailor" and "Mystery Peeper" here, but no one bought them. The expectant sellers were disappointed again and again.
Danitz glanced at Gehrman Sparrow's expressionless face, leaned over, and introduced in a low voice:
"This party has no notary public or powerful fortune teller, so the authenticity of the potion formula cannot be guaranteed. This kind of thing is too easy to forge. Even if someone recognizes that the formula is forged, there is no way to punish the seller because he may also be a victim."
I know... this is one of the reasons why the potion formula cannot be widely circulated... Klein put down his raised right leg, leaned forward slightly, and spoke in a voice that was neither too high nor too low:
"I need the remaining spiritual power of the ancient vengeful spirits."
He did not mention auxiliary materials such as the eyes of the six-winged gargoyle and the water from Sonia's Golden Spring, for fear that others would guess that he was the "Faceless Man" and was preparing to be promoted to the "Master of Secret Dolls".
——When in Tingen City, Klein relied on the combination of auxiliary materials to definitely suspect that Daxter Guderian was a quasi-audience, thus figuring out his identity as a member of the Psychological Alchemy Society.
It is impossible to infer more about the remaining spiritual power of ancient vengeful spirits alone, as they are used in many rituals of the dead realm.
Although Klein did not disguise himself, he was still cautious.
The room was silent for two seconds, and then a slightly hoarse voice sounded:
"How much do you need?"
Really? Klein controlled his expression and did not show his joy.
He turned his head to look at the person who was speaking and found that he was a man in his thirties with obvious local ancestry.
The other person had a bronze complexion, but it looked dull, as if from long-term malnutrition or lack of sunlight. His face was thin, his cheekbones were prominent, his eyes were sunken, and there was more white than black.
"A small bottle." Klein took out a small metal bottle as an example.
The thin and gloomy man was silent for a while and said:
"Five hundred pounds."
Still reasonable... Klein wanted to bargain, but out of the corner of his eye he caught sight of Danitz sitting next to him.
I am Gehrman Sparrow, a cold and crazy adventurer... Klein repeated this sentence three times in his mind, took a deep breath, and nodded calmly:
"good."
He took out the thick stack of cash he had prepared in advance and counted out a huge sum of 500 pounds.
The man with a terrifying amount of white in his eyes took out a glass test tube from his pocket and threw it at Klein:
“After a year, the spirituality is completely lost.”
He was not afraid that the other party would not be able to catch it, because even if it broke, it would not affect the material itself, it would just be a matter of changing the container.
Klein raised his right hand and accurately grasped the glass test tube. He saw phosphorescent light spots floating inside. When they touched the inner wall of the glass, they expanded strangely and turned into a face with blurred features. It opened its mouth and screamed silently.
It’s true… Klein nodded secretly and handed the thick 500 pounds in cash to the waiter who came over, and he passed it to the seller.
The transactions continued, most of them failed and a few were successful.
As the party drew to a close, the gathering convener, "Hercules" Ozil, laughed and said:
"I have a commission."
As he spoke, he pulled out a photo from his inner pocket:
"Find the person above. The reward is 1,000 pounds, or common extraordinary materials of equivalent value. Remember, you cannot harm her."
1,000 pounds? This would drive most adventurers crazy... I don't know who they are looking for, but they actually offer such a high reward... Klein was not surprised to see that everyone present expressed their willingness to give it a try.
The photo began to be passed in a counterclockwise order and arrived in Klein's hands a few minutes later.
He glanced at it casually, and suddenly felt a little surprised.
The woman in the photo is quite beautiful, with bright red hair and a pair of emerald green eyes like gemstones. Her skin is not very fair, but gives a healthy feeling.
When taking the photo, she was wearing a lake-blue long dress, which was tightened at the waist with a satin ribbon with flowers, making her look extremely slender. She seemed to be smiling, but she did not look happy overall, and it was very awkward.
A girl from a well-off family... Who would spend 1,000 pounds to find her, and on the premise that she would not be hurt... Hmm, a photo of someone forcing a smile... Several love-hate romance stories flashed through Klein's mind.
What about a domineering pirate who fell in love with a wealthy businessman's daughter and abducted her onto his ship, but she eventually escaped? What about a poor noble lady who became a pirate, was caught by mistake, and had a sinful love affair with the "Manufactured Punisher" and a middle- and upper-level military man, and used it to escape from the predicament and escape from the cage? What about a newly-minted witch who accidentally got into an emotional debt while giving people pleasure... As similar thoughts surged through his mind, Klein almost raised his hand to cover his face.
I saw too much in my previous life... In this world, there is another demon shadow... He sighed, raised his head, and said to Ozil, the convener of the party:
"What's her name?"
"Elaine," Ozil replied simply, "but I'm sure she's changed to a fake name."
Elaine, a typical Intis female name... Klein asked again:
“Are there any items she wears regularly?
"Hair, too."
This is a medium used for divination and finding people.
Klein didn't mention that recently worn, unlaundered clothing would also qualify, for fear that his employer behind the scenes would throw him a piece of women's underwear, which would be embarrassing.
Ozil shook his head.
"No.
"She has strong anti-tracking capabilities."
"How strong is she?" asked another party participant.
Ozil said solemnly:
"The employer didn't give a detailed description, only saying that it's not that powerful, but stronger than Sequence 9.
"You don't need to catch her, just determine her whereabouts and you can get your reward."
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