After memorizing the sacrificial procedure, Lex turned to the Hanged Man and said, "Thank you for getting me the materials I needed. What kind of reward would you like?"
"I need a sum of money, so I plan to sell this Material for 520 pounds. If you agree, then after receiving the Material, you just need to transfer the money to an unregistered account." The Hanged Man had clearly prepared his answer in advance.
"That's fair, I see no reason to refuse."
Lex thought of his batch of jewelry and had originally intended to ask the Hanged Man for help. But then he thought, even if the Hanged Man could help, the jewelry would still need to reach the Hanged Man through Mr. Fool.
It seemed a bit disrespectful, making Mr. Fool a tool. So Lex dismissed the idea and decided to find a solution himself.
"Mr. Chariot."
Miss Justice's voice was sweet and light as she said, "I only found the tail feather of the Fiery Bird. If Mr. Hanged Man's attempt is successful, I will ask Mr. Fool to help me give it to you."
That's great!
With this, all the Pyromaniac's materials are complete!
Lex quickly said, "Miss Justice, what kind of reward would you like?"
On the other side of the long table, the girl whose face couldn't be seen waved her hand: "No need, this Material is very cheap, consider it a gift for a friend."
"Then I am truly grateful."
Lex remembered the main Material for the 'Hypnotist' potion formula he got from Hudson. He could use a ritual to send that incomplete formula to Miss Justice at that time.
No.
That formula is incomplete, and Miss Justice wouldn't gain much from it. I might as well collect the materials for that formula first.
I'll give it to her when Miss Justice needs to advance. Yes, that's what I'll do!
"I, I also got the 'Gladiator' potion formula."
The Sun, who had been silent, finally spoke.
Lex sincerely praised Fool, praised the Tarot Club.
This organization is truly amazing. The gains today are one after another, I'm almost overjoyed.
Slightly calming his mood, Lex said with a smile, "Mr. Sun, what reward do you wish to receive?"
The Sun scratched his head like a young boy: "I haven't thought about it yet."
Lex had a flash of inspiration and bowed to the head of the long table instead: "Mr. Fool, do you mind if we sacrifice and bestow food or medicine?"
In the dense fog, the figure said indifferently, "I understand what you mean. You may."
Only then did Lex say to the Sun, "Mr. Sun, from previous gatherings, I noticed that you seem to use a plant called 'Black-faced Grass' as your staple food."
"If you are willing, I can use an equivalent amount of food or medicine. Through a ritual, I can purchase the potion formula from you."
"In the future, if you have any needs, I can always pay you your due reward in this way. What do you think?"
The Sun suddenly stood up, looking a bit agitated. After a moment, he calmed down and said, "Yes, but for now, I would prefer to receive medicine. Especially various wound medicines that can be used in emergencies when exploring."
"No problem, I will start preparing once I get back."
"Okay, then, this is the 'Gladiator' potion formula."
Immediately after, a piece of parchment flashed into Lex's hand, and he memorized the information on it.
But at this moment, the Hanged Man said to the Sun in a casual tone, "If your companions see you using potions they've never seen before, how do you plan to explain it?"
The Sun was clearly taken aback. He hadn't considered this aspect of the problem. He humbly asked, "Mr. Hanged Man, what do you think I should do?"
The Hanged Man said indifferently, "No matter how you explain this now, it won't be clear. If it were me, I would choose to deposit the reward with Chariot first and cash it in when needed, rather than rashly accepting a batch of supplies that cannot be explained. That would only put me in a difficult and passive position."
In the end, the Sun accepted this suggestion, and Lex had no objections.
After some more conversation, the gathering ended.
After a moment of trance, Lex once again saw the bedroom of the Violet Hotel. He stretched his slightly numb body and hummed a few notes in a cheerful mood.
He remembered the ritual and that he didn't have any spiritual materials in his hand. However, he did have some auxiliary Beyonder materials that could be used as substitutes, so he didn't go out to buy any.
Before long, dense gray fog suddenly surged before Lex's eyes. He saw a high-seated chair deep within the gray fog.
Fool sat there and chuckled, "Mr. Chariot, the attempt has been successful. When do you wish to perform the ritual?"
Lex knew that he was about to receive the two materials from the Pyromaniac formula. Suppressing his excitement, he calmly said, "Now is fine."
"Good, the ritual process is the same as I described before, only the prayer incantation needs to be modified."
Following Fool's instructions, Lex quickly set up the altar and completed the entire ritual process. He then saw an illusory gate made of wind and light slowly open, revealing a scene more dreamlike than the starry sky within. Lex felt a surge of emotion.
A moment later, he was astonished to find that two new items had appeared on the altar.
Three cinnabar-red feathers that seemed to be burning, and a black-red diamond radiating 'heat'.
"It's a success!"
It was then that Lex realized the gate had disappeared at some point.
After the ritual, Lex couldn't wait to pick up these two Beyonder materials. He was so eager that he immediately took out the other materials and began to mix the potion.
A few minutes later, Lex held a bottle of liquid glowing with a deep red luster, looking just like a cup of lava!
Taking out a coin, Lex performed a divination and received an 'all clear' revelation.
He then took a deep breath and slowly drank the 'Pyromaniac' potion. Having had two previous experiences drinking potions, Lex smoothly passed the integration phase of the beyonder characteristics, using meditation to gather the scattered spirituality.
A moment later, he was certain he had advanced.
Because in his mind, the knowledge and ability information corresponding to the Pyromaniac were deeply imprinted, as if they were his innate instincts.
After sitting still for more than ten seconds, Lex exhaled: "I am already a Pyromaniac."
I am already a Mid-Sequence Beyonder!
Lex stood up, tried to move his body, and threw a set of very sharp combination punches. A dull rumble, like a low thunder, echoed in the room. After finishing, Lex said thoughtfully, "My physical fitness has further improved, the abilities of the previous two sequences have been strengthened, and..."
He extended a finger, and with a whoosh, an orange-red flame shot up from his fingertip. After burning for a moment, the flame began to twist, transforming into the shape of a small bird, and under the control of Lex's spirituality, it nimbly flew around him a few times.
This fire bird landed on Lex's hand, then turned into a ring of flowing fire, coiling around his finger like a ring. But with a flick of Lex's wrist, it transformed into a long whip, covered in barbs.
Lex raised his arm, and the fire whip retracted with a whoosh, condensing in his hand into a blazing white flame spear, finally shrinking into his palm, leaving no spark behind.
"This is the ability of a Pyromaniac, allowing me to freely manipulate flames."
Lex showed a thoughtful expression: "It seems I can make flames transform into various shapes according to my needs, and possess the characteristics of the corresponding shape."
"For example, a bird can fly, a whip has the greatest power when lashing, a spear has piercing ability..."
"If that's the case, then can I make it into a modern weapon..."
"For example, a Gatling gun that shoots blue fire?"