Deep within the rolling, undulating mountains, in the ancient castle, Kotar, the Dark Wolf, had just returned from the veil of history. Instinctively, he severed all connections between himself and the outside world, preparing to abandon this place and move on to another. Though he still hadn't fully grasped what had transpired before, his experience—given the current unforeseen circumstances—told him clearly: no illusions of hope, no hesitation—retreat when necessary, abandon when necessary! At the same time, in the old city, a mere thought from Caine summoned him, and his form instantly materialized within the ancient palace rising above the gray mist, merging seamlessly with the now-and-then distorted, scattered deep-red silhouette of the "Fool," solidifying into presence. Within this mysterious space, the deep-red stars symbolizing members of the Tarot—representing "Justice," "The Hangman," "The Star," and others—expanded and contracted continuously, rippling outward in concentric waves, weaving together into a majestic tide. This was one of Klein's early preparations: under the name of Geremán Sparo, using different justifications, he sequentially asked the Tarot Circle members to pray to the "Ace of Cups," requesting that this entity convey a specific answer or piece of information to the "World." As a result, the deep red stars would resonate, counteracting the influence on the "Source Fortress," compelling it to summon the "Ace of Cups" to attend. This was one of the key factors that enabled Klein to escape Amun's grasp, allowing him to bypass the reverse steps and the incantations, and directly enter the "Source Fortress" without any delay. In such celestial-level struggles, a difference of just one second could determine the final outcome—Klein, aiming to achieve the greater with the smaller effort, had to attend to every detail. Seated in the high-backed chair belonging to the "Ace of Cups," Klein summoned the "Staff of Stars" and the "Staff of the Sea God" with a wave of his hand, while observing the evolving changes within the "Source Fortress." Within that gray-white mist, a deep red glow emerged, rapidly shrinking and destined to vanish soon; around the "Fool's" seat, radiant circles of light unfolded, as though forming a pure pathway. On the deep red glow, a massive shape of a magical wolf gradually emerged—this was the subtle erosion that Kotar had experienced while observing the "Source Citadel," gradually gaining insight over time, thus establishing an initial connection with it. As a divine being and the Second Age's "God of Wishes," Kotar possessed both the dignity and capability to sever such a connection and cleanse the corresponding contamination. Should Caine fail to seize this fleeting moment of a few seconds, he would once again lose track of the wolf's movements. In contrast, the radiant circles surrounding the "Fool's" seat revealed a figure wearing a half-high silk hat and a black, long coat—Germain Spalro—his right eye adorned with a single-lens spectacles crafted from crystal. Amon! The duplicate of this "profane one" must have exploited some flaw, slowing the rate at which the image of Klein's historical rift faded, and then, leveraging the subtle relationship between "him" and his corporeal self and the "Source Citadel," attempting to directly penetrate the gray mist under the specific conditions required for a summoning at the Source Citadel! As the glow spread, the slender, strong hands of "Germán Sparrow" pierced through the barrier and surged forcefully into the ancient palace, as if opening an invisible door. Although Klein had anticipated this—knowing that Amon wouldn't be easily dismissed—he still couldn't help feeling a sharp chill down his spine, dreading that in the next second he'd be reaching for a single-crystal spectacles and placing it against his right eye. This had to be resolved within a few seconds; otherwise, the fate of the Source Citadel would be left hanging in doubt. Without hesitation, Klein caused a series of twisting, translucent "spirit worms" to emerge from his skin, which rapidly coalesced to form a second, distinct version of Klein. Klein seized the "Poseidon's Staff," leveraging the power of the "Aurea Fortress," and under the support of successive, intangible waves, caused all the sapphire stones to glow. Waves of violent lightning coalesced into silver spheres, rolling into the expanding rings of light. With a series of crackling sounds, the hand that had pierced through the "Aurea Fortress" instantly shattered and vaporized. The spherical lightning, radiating an atmosphere of destruction, extended outward and materialized in reality, enveloping the man wearing a single-lens spectacles—Germán Sparrow. The image drawn from the historical fissure had already maintained itself only through the use of its inherent flaws; under this assault, it could no longer sustain its form. As it adjusted its crystal spectacles with a gesture of regret, the figure watched in dismay as his own image rapidly became translucent and was severed piece by piece by the lightning serpents. When a portion of Klein's "Spirit Worms" responded to Amun's "prayer," Klein himself claimed the "Star Staff." He grasped the ornate staff head, embedded with various gemstones, and aligned it precisely with the rapidly shrinking deep-red glow. At the same time, a vivid image surfaced in his mind. The rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, and diamonds on the "Star Staff" illuminated one after another. A distant, resonant chime echoed across infinite time, reverberating through the gray-white mist and within the deep-red glow. Before Kotar, the darkened form suddenly faded, revealing a massive stone wall clock. The clock was ancient and weathered, its face divided into twelve segments by shades of gray and dark green, each bearing distinct symbols representing different time periods. At its core, three pointers—long, medium, and short—seemed composed of "Time Beings," radiating a sense of timeless weariness. This extraordinary ability, bestowed by the "Time Angel" Amun, had been reawakened and restored by Caine through the power of the "Star Staff." Typically, such exceptional abilities aren't fully grasped simply through a few encounters—they're hard to capture or document. But Klein isn't fighting alone. During this period, he has frequently returned to Beckland through the summoning of the "Magician" lady, meeting directly with Parves Soloyasde at the "Star" Leonard to deeply immerse himself in the corresponding esoteric knowledge and extraordinary details. ——Although Parves has now dropped to Sequence 2 and can no longer utilize the powers of the "Time" domain, his experience and insight remain intact, unlost. Tap! The ancient stone wall clock suddenly jolted its seconds hand, causing everything around the dark wolf Kotar to slow down, as if even the profound darkness itself had momentarily frozen. The "Miracle-Worker," who had just been about to completely sever her connection with the outside world and achieve a self-fulfilled transfer to a distant location through her own wish, instantly froze in place, momentarily suspended. While the higher-level extraordinary abilities rekindled through the "Staff of the Star" fall short of the original version, they are already sufficient for Caine. As soon as he observes the ancient wolf being affected by the "Ancient Wall Clock," he immediately drops the "Staff of the Star," allowing all the "Spirit Insects" previously dispatched to enter his body. In a single thought, Caine returns to the old metropolis prior to the First Age, then appears in the dark expanse of the wilderness, carrying a dimly glowing lantern. With a simple reach of his right hand, he smoothly pulls out his own projection of the "Staff of the Star." This method effectively increases the success rate of summoning the "Staff of the Star," though it noticeably diminishes the potency of this "Level 0" sealed object—since the summoned version is a projection of a historical projection. Of course, given the current urgency requiring immediate action, the choice becomes straightforward. Klein's essence no longer drifted within the historical mist. He reached out, grasping the shoulder of "himself," and employed the technique of "dream divination" to mentally sketch out the feedback scene he had previously gathered when using the "Source Keep" to pollute the Umbran Wolf. In the dark hall of an ancient castle, where no candles were lit, a mountain of wolves rose to their feet. Details flowed in swiftly, and Klein refined the specifics based on the exact moment the scene was frozen. A corresponding gem on the black staff lit up. Within his mind, the oil-painting-like scene suddenly expanded, merging seamlessly with reality—blurring the boundary between the two. He materialized within the ancient castle, within the dark hall, and before the Umbran Wolf Kotal, whose eight legs supported his body. Finally, he formally met the second-century survivor of the "God of Wishes." Without hesitation, as the dark-magic wolf was just beginning to shake off the influence of the "Ancient Grand Clock," Caine dispersed the historical fissure images within himself and reached into his clothing pocket, opening a wrought-iron cigarette box with a crisp snap. Inside, quietly resting, was a Ruin coin. As its surface shimmered, it reflected the image of Renette Tiniel, dressed in a gloomy, elaborate gown, holding four golden-haired, red-eyed heads. One of Caine's early preparations had been to bring the messenger lady to the God-Abandoned Realm—just as he had carried the "Blood-Commander" Senyore—thus ensuring her arrival. Renette Tiniel, without a doubt, is a particularly powerful "Spirit of Resentment," capable of residing upon the smooth surface of the coin. Moreover, she is a spiritual being, fundamentally of the spirit realm, and can, like the ethereal form of the "Justice" Odile, enter the mist above and descend upon the God-Abandoned Realm. Under these conditions, to prevent the exposure of the inner secrets of "The Source Citadel" and the true identity of "The Fool," Cline first had the messenger lady manifest upon the gold coin, then sealed it layer by layer within the iron cigarette box, and finally offered the object as a sacrifice to the gray mist, channeling the ritual to deposit it into the realm of the gods' abandonment. Of course, this sequence of actions depended on Cline possessing the rank and strength of a Sequence 2 Angel within "The Source Citadel," ensuring that even should any unforeseen issues arise with Renette. Tiniel, he would still be able to manage. Renette. Tiniel, having recently regained a portion of her corporeal form thanks to Germaine. Sparrow's assistance, readily agreed to this arrangement. In silence and without a trace, the messenger lady departed from the gold coin and appeared within the dark pupil of the Umbran Wolf, which occupied three-quarters of its eye space. "A spirit's haunting!"