7 Acting method
Audrey was the first to blurt it out happily,
only to look fearfully at the fog-concealed Klein.
"Will that be alright, Mr. Fool?"
Klein shook his head in amusement.
"You can decide on such trivial matters by yourselves."
"Thank you!" Audrey was clearly thrilled.
Following that, she looked at Alger.
"Mr. Hanged Man, can you repeat the address again once
more? I'm afraid that my memories will fail me."
"No problem." Alger was very pleased with Audrey's
seriousness as he repeated the address once more.
Alger looked deeply at The Fool who was enveloped in fog
before turning his head back with a smile.
"According to our agreement, I will tell you the formula to the
potion, Spectator."
"Let me prepare myself. Alright, begin." Audrey inhaled as
she focused her full attention.
"Low-Sequence potions are very easy to concoct. Just follow
the order that I provide you. Do remember that there can be
smaller quantities of the ingredients but not more. It would
cause major problems. You should have heard about news of Beyonders losing control. I believe there's no need for me to
repeat it?" Alger first mentioned things to take note of.
Audrey nodded gently and said, "I understand completely."
While she spoke, she turned her head to look at Mr. Fool. She
wished to know if the mystery expert had anything to add;
unfortunately, The Fool was sitting silently there like a statue.
Alger thought for a moment before saying, "Having smaller
quantities does not mean it should deviate by too much… If
you do not have an assistant, I suggest you spend some time
familiarizing yourself with chemistry experiment."
"I have a family tutor for such matters," answered Audrey
without feeling the burden.
After Alger mentioned the furthest extent of the deviation, he
recited with great fluency, "Spectator. Sequence 9 potion. 80
milliliters of pure water. 5 drops of autumn crocus essence. 13
grams of cow teeth paeonol powder. 7 petals of elf flowers. A
matured Manhal Fish's eyeball. Add 35 milliliters of goat-
horned black fish blood.
"The final two items are the main ingredients. They are
extraordinary creatures from the sea. You have to be careful."
"Alright." Audrey recalled and repeated, "80 milliliters of pure
water. 5 drops of autumn crocus essence, 13 grams of cow
teeth…"
"Paeonol powder," reminded Alger.
With his help, Audrey gradually and precisely memorized the
formula's order. However, she appeared worried as she
mumbled it again and again.
"Do you know about Cogitation?" When Alger saw Justice
nod, he continued, "I do not know how much you know about
Cogitation. Let me describe it once… After consuming the
potion, quickly begin Cogitation to control your spirituality
and energy… Make sure to practice every day to truly grasp
the powers of the potion. Dig out the meaning it symbolizes
and even more of its mysteries. That way, you can avoid the
danger of losing control to the greatest extent. And the meaning of a potion mainly lies in its name, such as
Spectator!"
"I am waiting for it." Klein was waiting for Alger to say that.
Audrey listened to The Hanged Man's explanations
attentively, and just as she was about to inquire about
something more detailed, she suddenly heard the rapping
sound on the table,
She and Alger turned their heads and looked at The Fool. They
realized that the mysterious and mighty figure was tapping
gently with his fingers. He said in a deep voice, "It's not about
grasping them, but rather digesting them.
"It's not about discovery, but rather acting.
"The name of a potion is not only symbolic, it's also imagery.
It is the key to digesting."
Audrey was dazed and confused from hearing that. She was
not very clear on what Mr. Fool was trying to express.
She subconsciously eyed The Hanged Man for a reaction from
the corner of her eyes. She was surprised to see him jolt and
freeze. It was as though an ordinary person had heard a loud
and sudden clap of thunder.
"Digesting, acting… Digesting, acting… Digesting, acting,
key…" Alger repeated it again and again softly as though he
had grasped a key concept or had succumbed to a strange
curse.
After a while, he raised his head and said with a hoarse voice,
"Thank you, Mr. Fool. Your hint is as valuable as my life. You
have enlightened me greatly. Of course, I believe I have yet to
fully understand or comprehend it."
Klein maintained his mysterious and unfathomable image by
saying with a smile, "That was an advance payment."
Advance payment… Audrey looked at The Hanged Man's
reaction and knew that the hint from before was precious. As
she ruminated over it, she asked, "Mr. Fool, what do you wish
for us to do?"
Opposite to her, Alger said with a nod, "What matter might
you wish to entrust us with?"
