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Hobert was already prepared for Fors's request: "I know, I know, you definitely want to put the 'Murloc Cufflink' up for auction at the Longtail Island auction house you're preparing, right? After all, this mystical item is very suitable for auction at sea."
Fors was stunned: "I…"
I didn't have such thoughts!
Hobert continued seriously: "Although some preparations need to be made for the new auction house, you also need to consider the price. If the price of the goods is too high, don't buy them for the time being."
Fors suddenly didn't know how to explain: "That's not it, 'Justice' didn't…"
"I know, 'Justice' raised the price first, but didn't I help you win the 'Murloc Cufflink' in the end?" Hobert said earnestly, "Don't do such silly things in the future."
Fors suddenly felt the urge to scratch her head: Didn't Hobert call a stop because he didn't want to see me and 'Justice' compete for that mystical item? He… he thought I wanted to get that 'Murloc Cufflink' to raise funds for the new auction house?
Thinking about it this way, it makes sense. In Hobert's plan for developing the eastern port of Longtail Island, one of the key construction projects is to build an extraordinary auction house there.
And now, after several months of construction, the eastern port city is about to open to the public.
A mystical item like the "Murloc Cufflink" will definitely fetch a good price at the auction house on Longtail Island.
While Fors was considering this matter, Hobert suddenly leaned over and kissed Fors.
Fors's cheeks flushed slightly. Just as she was about to dodge, Hobert whispered in her ear: "'World' is preparing to hunt Amon's avatar. I have to discuss this with him. I won't be eating dinner here."
Fors was slightly stunned, looking at Hobert putting on his coat: "You, be careful."
The "Murloc Cufflink" was no longer her biggest concern.
Hobert smiled: "This time I'm just helping him with the liaison, not participating in the specific action."
After putting on his coat, Hobert pinched Fors's cheek: "I'm leaving. Remember to keep an eye on Conrad and the others. Make sure they do the corresponding preparatory work."
Fors nodded: "I know."
Watching Hobert leave, she suddenly felt a little lost.
Looking out the window, a gust of moist wind blew in, and it began to drizzle outside.
"It's really a good time for a nap," Fors sighed.
She lay down again, suddenly remembering that she hadn't taken a nap with Hobert for a long time.
…
Hobert returned to Backlund, pretended to pray to the "Creator" in the study, and then took out 1100 pounds in cash and sacrificed it to Mr. Fool.
Klein's two mystical items were eventually sold for 2700 pounds, but for the previous two intelligence transactions, Klein had accumulated a debt of 1600 pounds, so Hobert only needed to pay 1100 pounds.
While making the sacrifice, Hobert reported to "The Fool": "Respected Mr. Fool, please tell 'The World' that the 'Creator' is willing to take action when he needs help.
"Also, please tell him that it is best to pray to the 'Creator' at the beginning of the battle, so as not to be too late to make the corresponding request after the battle begins."
A few minutes later, Hobert received a reply from "The World": "Thank you for the 'Creator's' promise."
After resolving this matter, Hobert sat in the chair and recalled the conflict between Audrey and Fors at the Tarot meeting.
For Hobert, although the conflict between Audrey and Fors made him sweat at the time, he later realized that this conflict was equivalent to an effective communication between the two, and also a self-reconciliation.
The most frightening thing is not the conflict, but maintaining indifference even when they meet.
After this conflict, Hobert believed that they felt each other's bottom line, and would respect each other's bottom line in the future, which is pretty good.
Of course, Hobert also knew that they were both smart people and that the reasons he found could not deceive them.
But they both needed Hobert to give a reason, even if the reason was absurd.
Some things simply cannot be said too clearly!
Thinking of this, a smile crept onto Hobert's face. After this incident, the Shura field was basically over.
Taking a deep breath, Hobert looked at his pocket watch. While there was still some time, he entered the "Nation of Disorder" and found the star representing Fors.
Sitting on the "Iron Throne," Hobert spread his spirituality over, and saw Fors yawning and chatting with Xio.
Hobert smiled helplessly. It could be seen that Fors wanted to take a nap, but Xio was there, so she couldn't sleep.
Because Xio had not prayed to the "Creator," she could only contact her through Fors. Fortunately, Xio knew that Fors was in a bad mood recently, and also knew that Longtail Island was still a bit dangerous, so she had been staying by Fors's side.
Hobert aimed his spirituality at Xio, and then said in the supreme voice of the "Creator": "Find these two people!"
At the same time, he "stuffed" the corresponding information into Xio's brain.
…
South Colson, in the Greenlawn Manor.
Xio was describing to Fors the shopping process she had this afternoon at the West Bank Orchard. Suddenly, a great figure appeared in her mind: "Find these two people!"
Before she could see clearly, the great figure disappeared, and then two pieces of information appeared in Xio's mind.
This information was very detailed, with portraits, their previous residences, and explanations of their strength.
Xio was slightly surprised: "I, I received a mission issued by the 'Creator'."
Fors was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "What mission? Does it need to be kept secret?"
Xio swallowed: "The 'Creator' didn't say."
"Then it doesn't need to be kept secret."
"The 'Creator' asked me to find two people." Xio found that the two pieces of information seemed to have become part of her memory. If she "recalled" it slightly, the two pieces of information could reappear in her mind: "They are two members of the Aurora Order."
Fors nodded: "That should be right. The 'Creator' regards many evil organizations as enemies."
Xio added: "They are both in Backlund."
"Then you should go back to Backlund."
Xio was a little worried: "But your safety…"
"Don't worry." Fors smiled: "Another batch of officially Beyonders who are receiving training came last week. The extraordinary power here is more abundant.
"Besides, I will be promoted to Sequence 6 next month, so I don't need protection."
…
Backlund.
Hobert issued a mission to Xio, and then took a carriage to Earl Hall's mansion.
At last week's ball, he had made an appointment with Earl Hall to have dinner together tonight.
After chatting with Earl Hall for a while, Hobert came to the studio and saw Audrey painting: "Let me see what you are painting."
Audrey, wearing a relatively loose long dress, smiled and put down her paintbrush, showing Hobert the unfinished painting, which was Hobert's manor in the suburbs.
Although it was not finished yet, Hobert noticed that the colors she used were basically warm colors, so it seemed that the previous visit to the manor had left her with good memories.
Audrey covered the painting while saying: "I want that 'Murloc Cufflink'!"
"What do you want that low-level thing for?" Hobert said: "I have already sold it to a pirate. I have brought you something better!"
When he spent 1500 pounds to buy the murloc cufflink, he didn't intend to give it to Fors, nor did he intend to give it to Audrey, nor did he intend to sell it. Its fate was destined to be left in the 'Nation of Disorder' to gather dust.
Because there was no one else in the studio, Audrey poutted unceremoniously, looking very cute.
"You don't believe me?" Hobert smiled.
He took out two wooden boxes from two different pockets: "Look for yourself."
Audrey didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I don't disbelieve that."
Hobert seemed to understand something: "I know, you must want to go swimming with me with the 'Murloc Cufflink', right?"
He looked Audrey up and down: "I'll go and get the 'Murloc Cufflink' back from the pirate!"
Audrey was a little embarrassed to be watched, she quickly grabbed Hobert: "I don't mean that either!"
Hobert clapped his hands: "I really know this time, it must be that you miss me after not seeing me for several days, right?
"If it's not that, then it must be that you want a kiss…"
In the end, Hobert picked up Audrey and spun her around, and this topic finally ended in "giggling" laughter.
Because it was not yet dinner time, the two simply came to the laboratory.
Hobert glanced at the "Hypnotist" potion formula and helped her prepare the potion.
"Do you have time tomorrow?" Hobert asked while weighing the auxiliary Ingredients and then adding them to the beaker in turn.
"I have already told my father that I will visit the power plant with you tomorrow." Audrey watched Hobert's skillful technique from the side, smiling slightly.
"Visit the power plant at noon, and then go to 'Earl's Light' in the afternoon." Hobert finished adding the auxiliary Ingredients and began to add the main ingredient, 60 milliliters of the black hunting giant lizard's brain fluid, and a fruit of the psychedelic bell tree.
Soon, a "Hypnotist" potion was prepared.
Hobert looked at it and saw that there was no problem, and then said: "Strive to work at 'Earl's Light' this week."
He estimated that he would need to invest a lot in the Southern Continent next week.
Audrey took a deep breath: "I'll talk about it after I take the potion."
"Don't be so nervous." Hobert smiled: "You'll be fine."
Audrey picked up the potion: "What should you do if I show signs of losing control?"
Hobert glanced at Susie who came in: "I will 'give' the loss of control on you to this golden retriever."
Susie, who had just entered, was stunned for a moment, then turned around and walked out.
Audrey chuckled: "You scared Susie away."
Hobert looked a little strange: "It wouldn't understand what I said, would it?"
Audrey quickly waved her hand: "It's just a coincidence!"
"Okay, hurry up and take the potion." Hobert didn't continue this topic.
With Hobert present, Audrey was indeed much more at ease. After "comforting" herself again, she picked up the potion and drank it all in one gulp.
After drinking the potion, Audrey's eyes immediately became blank. A layer of illusory scales appeared on the surface of her body, and her eyes gradually turned into pale golden vertical pupils.
Hobert observed Audrey's mental state at all times. If there was a risk of losing control, he would immediately help Audrey "give" most of the mental pressure away.
However, even if the advancement is completed in this way, it will only avoid losing control during the advancement process. Audrey's state will still not be good after the advancement is over.
So, it's best not to interfere if the advancement process can be left alone.
Audrey's body began to swell, and the dress that looked relatively loose was stretched up, with the risk of tearing.
Her eyes gradually became sharp, but this was still within her tolerance.
After about three or four minutes, after a struggle, Audrey's body gradually began to recover and eventually became normal.
Hobert felt a little regretful, because the material of Audrey's clothes was very good and was not torn.
One or two minutes later, the phantom scales on Audrey's body disappeared, her eyes gradually regained their brilliance, and finally she breathed a sigh of relief: "That was close, I felt like I almost couldn't find my consciousness just now."
Hobert smiled: "Advancing to Sequence 6 is generally quite dangerous, quickly use meditation to restrain your spirituality."
He noticed that the color of Audrey's eyes was deeper than before, looking like a deep pool of water, very charming.
After waiting for another seven or eight minutes, Audrey opened her eyes refreshed: "Okay!"
Hobert opened his arms: "A big hug as a reward!"
Audrey smiled: "I don't want it!"
"Okay, okay." Hobert took out the two wooden boxes again: "This is the reward prepared for you.
"After you become a 'Hypnotist', you will have strong control abilities such as 'Hypnosis', so the two gifts I prepared for you are mainly mystical items that are inclined to quickly kill targets.
"I named this ring 'Priest of Light Ring'. It can use most of the abilities of 'Priest of Light', especially 'Holy Light'. Targets below Sequence 6 can be burned into charcoal with one blow.
"Even for enemies of Sequence 6 and Sequence 5, one blow can make the target burn with flames and have a 2 to 5 second trance. The attack power is at least doubled against undead creatures or dark creatures."
This mystical item was exactly the gift that Philip I of the Kingdom of Feynapotter gave to Hobert in return for obtaining a piece of "Order Crystal" from Hobert.
Hobert pointed to another wooden box: "This bracelet has most of the abilities of 'Guardian', such as 'Dawn Sword' and 'Dawn Armor', and can also use 'Dawn Barrier' to protect yourself or your companions.
"This is one sequence higher than the Sealed Artifact of the 'Warrior' pathway that I explained to Mr. Star before. I was going to give it to you at that time, so I simply didn't mention it to Mr. Star."
In fact, he had forgotten the existence of this mystical item. This was a mystical item that Christian gave to Hobert. After becoming a demigod, these mystical items had been placed in the "Nation of Disorder".
Hobert had only rediscovered them a few days prior while taking stock of his sealed artifacts.
They were convenient to carry and had decent abilities, so he packed them into a wooden box to give to Audrey.
These mystical items, after being resealed by Hobert, had minimal negative effects and were considered rare finds.
Audrey, no longer a novice in the world of the extraordinary, knew that these two items were worth at least 25,000 pounds!
After thanking him, Audrey gleefully accepted the two gifts.
Hobert watched Audrey play with the items for a while before saying, "I have a 'Dreamwalker' characteristic here, but no potion formula."
Because this 'Dreamwalker' characteristic had long been shattered by him, there was no way to 'connect' to the potion formula from the characteristic.
Audrey was taken aback, then smiled and said, "I didn't expect that I wouldn't have to worry about the main ingredient right after advancing to Sequence 6."
She thought for a moment before saying, "The Psychology Alchemists should have the formula, but it definitely won't be easy to obtain."
Hobert waved his hand nonchalantly, "Leave it to me! Whatever they want or hope to achieve, leave it to me!"
Audrey exclaimed, "It's so nice to have a lover!"
"You should say boyfriend," Hobert opened his arms again, "Aren't you going to reward me?"
Audrey smiled, but didn't say anything.
Hobert understood her meaning, stepped forward, and gave Audrey a bear hug.
After hugging for a few seconds, Audrey shook her head, "Don't breathe in my ear."
Hobert leaned on Audrey's shoulder, "I have to breathe, or I'll suffocate."
Audrey struggled out of Hobert's arms and gave him an unhappy look, "You bad egg!"
Her slightly annoyed look seemed very cute to Hobert, and he wanted to pinch her cheek, but Audrey dodged him.
At this moment, someone knocked on the door, and the two immediately regained their serious expressions.
The laboratory door was opened, and it turned out to be a servant calling them to the dining room for dinner.
Hobert stretched his arms, "What a delightful dinner to look forward to!"
As they walked to the dining room, Audrey asked, "What's so delightful about it?"
"Being able to chat with Earl Hall about the current situation in Backlund is certainly delightful."
Audrey was stunned; this was different from what she had expected, "Anything else?"
Hobert smiled, "Being able to talk to Mr. Hibbert about Backlund's political topics is also delightful."
Audrey looked at Hobert, "Is that all?"
"Being able to have dinner with the most beautiful Miss Audrey," Hobert smiled, "That's the most delightful thing of all."
Audrey 'hmphed,' as if to say: You know what's good for you.
Joking around, the two arrived at the dining room.
The moment they entered the dining room, both of them put away their smiles.
After taking their seats, Earl Hall served the appetizer to Hobert first, and Hobert thanked the Hall family for their hospitality and banquet. After a simple pre-dinner exchange, dinner finally began.
At the long dining table, Hobert was at least five or six meters away from Earl Hall.
It wasn't that he was deliberately placed far away, but rather that everyone was about two meters apart. Hobert felt like they weren't eating as a family at all.
Hobert complained in his heart: Does every meal for the nobles feel like attending a banquet?
At this moment, Hibbert took a sip of his aperitif and suddenly asked, "Hobert, I've always been curious, why do you always give the workers at 'Earl's Light' such high wages and benefits?
"I heard that the salary of an ordinary worker is almost the same as that of a clerk."
In this era, being a clerk was still a very good job, not very tiring, and with an above-average salary in the factory.
Earl Hall also asked curiously, "Is this a form of charity?"
"No," Hobert said after eating a bite of escargots, "I'm creating a middle class."
"Creating a middle class?" Audrey asked curiously.
Everyone else was also very curious about this concept and put down their cutlery to look at Hobert.
Hobert also put down his cutlery and gently wiped his mouth with a lace-edged napkin before saying, "The residents of Backlund today are roughly divided into three levels: nobles and millionaires, the middle class, and the poor."
He further explained, "If you want to promote economic activity, consumption is a very important aspect.
"Although nobles and millionaires are very rich, they are few in number and cannot bear the city's main daily consumption.
"Although there are many poor people, they have no money, so it is not difficult to come to the conclusion that Backlund's main daily consumption is supported by the middle class.
"But the problem is that many current policies and regulations are not very friendly to the middle class. We see those vagrants on the streets of Backlund, and there are not many poor people among them, mostly middle class!
"In fact, in my opinion, the middle class may be more likely to go bankrupt than the poor."
Earl Hall and Audrey listened very carefully. Even though they were among the more enlightened nobles, Hobert's views were very appealing to them.
"This is a very dangerous sign," Hobert said seriously, "If the number of the middle class decreases sharply on a large scale, it will cause a phenomenon of wealth not circulating, and most of the factories and various companies will be greatly affected.
"So, in my opinion, a more important purpose of opening a factory is to create a part of the middle class and make this society look more vibrant."
Earl Hall picked up his cutlery again, "This idea is very special and very novel."
He smiled, "Backlund needs such new ideas."
Hobert spread his hands, "I think every gentleman in Backlund will recognize the importance of the middle class."
But whether they will protect the middle class and continuously create a middle class is unknown.
Following this topic, everyone talked about Backlund's economic situation, and Hobert did not hesitate to praise it.
It is indeed the most prosperous city in the world, able to plunder cheap raw materials from the colonies, and has very cheap labor. The only thing missing is a market that will never be filled.
Everyone enjoyed the meal very much. Hobert used some knowledge from his memory to show his cutting-edge ideas and "knowledge." The Hall family was very satisfied with Hobert.
At more than nine o'clock in the evening, after drinking tea and chatting for a while, Hobert got up to say goodbye.
Before leaving, Hobert glanced at Audrey. Her face was full of smiles. The approval of her family for her lover should be the happiest thing for her.
Back at the Earl's mansion, Hobert was just about to rest when a prayer came from the "Nation of Disorder."
He stretched and reluctantly locked the door and entered the "Nation of Disorder."
Sitting on the "Iron Throne," Hobert saw that the star of Lawrence of the Balk family was expanding.
He roughly guessed the purpose of the other party's prayer, spread his spirituality over, and sure enough, he saw Lawrence and the three family members behind him.
Hobert had promised last week to bestow a 'Earl of the Fallen' characteristic to the Balk family.
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