Upon hearing "The World" Germaine Sparrow's question, the other members of the Tarot circle exhibited three distinct responses: "Who is this? I've heard of him before... he's one of the Four Kings, isn't he?" "Who is this? I simply haven't heard of him..." "Hmm, once again I've forgotten to inquire about the Alchemical Circle—just now I'd intended to seek advice in a more subtle way..." The first response came from Alje, "The Hangover," Cadry, "The Hermit," and Fols, "The Magician," who had spent time at sea. The second response was shared by Leonard, "The Star," Emlyn, "The Moon," Hugh, "The Judgment," and Derek, "The Sun." The third response was unique to Audrey, "Justice." Seeing no one respond, Germaine Sparrow did not pursue the question further—his primary intention had actually been to gently remind Audrey, "Justice," to bring up matters that could be handled without commitment. Of course, if the Lady Justice sought assistance from the Sir Fool, Caine would employ the "grafting" technique to temporarily connect the constraint formed by her unconscious promise to the paper figure, granting her a period during which she could speak freely and at her own convenience. This too represents a high-level application of the "paper figure stand-in" method—currently, only within the "Source Citadel" can Caine achieve this with ease. In the real world, however, he must rely on the rotating "spirit insects" hovering above the gray mist to manipulate the "curtain" and elicit a response. At this point, Lady Justice thought for a moment and said, "Do any of you remember that I once pursued the trail of the Heart Dragon, visiting a place where the dragon was deeply revered?" The figures of "The Tenacious," Aljer, and "The Hermit," Gadelia, nodded in agreement, while "The Star," Leonard, and "The Judge," Hoo, indicated they had never heard of this episode. — "It's not something particularly significant," the magician, Folshe, initially mentioned when she introduced the "Judgment" to the "common sense" of the "Tarot" circle. At that time, she hadn't brought up the matter. Later, however, when she was frightened by the "Idealized Angel" Adam and found herself less comfortable in the real world, the various hidden details shared at Tarot gatherings had become rarely discussed. Audrey paused thoughtfully and continued: "This has now been nearly two years. A secret organization that didn't previously trust me has suddenly re-emphasized this matter and commissioned me to conduct further investigation—claiming it's part of an assessment. What could their purpose be?" She didn't see it as a coincidence. "The Moon," Emlin, had initially recovered somewhat and smiled: "This should be a test." To him, his distance from the Sequence 1 "Goddess" was still very great, and he had no intention of transitioning to the "Steward" path. Therefore, for a long time, he hadn't needed to worry about the corresponding issues, and there was no pressing need for concern. Emlyn could now even utter the word "probe"—what a growth! Of course, this was due to the Blood Court having done so many similar things to him, each time requiring the "Hanged Man" to say, "This is a probe." The " Fool" Kline was deeply satisfied with Emlyn's answer. Yet, he didn't consider it entirely correct—only that Emlyn had reached such a level of insight was commendable. "Justice" Audrey, however, expressed less agreement: "I suspect they already know my issues, even where exactly they lie and which powers are involved—there's no need for further probing." After leaving "Eden," she had reflected deeply and recalled that the "World" had once mentioned the "Hour of Twilight" gathering's ambition of a war sweeping across the entire globe. Given the current situation, this objective has already been achieved within the past year. In other words, "The Twilight Hermit" or "The Idealist Angel" Adam has surely already reaped significant benefits and made notable progress through this. Prior to this, the "Knight of Foolishness" had indicated that Adam was drawing closer to the divine seat. Putting these observations together, Audrey initially judges that it is highly likely that Adam has now ascended to the throne, becoming the "Idealist" of Sequence 0. Even if not yet fully there, he is certainly close. Should such a deity, who governs the realm of the mind, turn their attention toward her, Audrey believes her secrets will be hard to conceal. At present, she must simultaneously reassure her leader of the Twilight Hermit Society—the hidden architect behind the Psychological Alchemy Circle—without having to overly prioritize a Sequence 4 "Manipulator," while simultaneously preparing various measures to anticipate potential surprises. Perhaps, the organization is simply testing how many members the Tarot Circle truly has, and what roles each one holds. "Moon" Emlin responded with a smile, following her own line of thought. "Justice" Odile thought for a moment, then gently nodded: "That possibility cannot be ruled out." As she said this, she subtly glanced at the head of the weathered long table, noting that "The Fool" had merely listened calmly, without indicating any intention to offer a definitive answer. This gave her a sense of reassurance, and in silence, she resolved to be more careful and cautious—she would not allow herself to reach Sequence 4 and still be unable to independently resolve certain issues. — In any established divine church or secret organization, a member of Sequence 4 is a powerful figure capable of leading an entire faction. At that moment, "The Pendant" Aljere proposed a fresh possibility: "If that secret organization indeed holds you in low regard, then their investigation might merely be a pretext—its real purpose being to work through you, to establish collaboration with our Tarot Circle and with 'The Fool' himself." He had no idea why the "Justice" lady hadn't directly mentioned the Psychological Alchemy Circle, and could only cautiously follow the other's indirect references. Hmm... That would mean I've become the Ambassador of the Tarot Circle to the Psychological Alchemy Circle? "Justice" Audrey nodded slightly. "That's quite possible." "Then what should I do next?" "The Hanged Man" Aljer thought for a moment and replied, "Delay first." A solid strategy—"The Magician" Folshe and "The Moon" Emlin both silently agreed in their minds. After outlining the overall strategy, Aljer added details: "Delay your visits to that place as much as possible, and keep finding excuses until the very last moment. Once you arrive, begin your investigation from the outer areas, using caution as an excuse to slow down your pace. When you're truly unable to delay any longer, make intentional oversights on certain matters, creating enough noise to alert that great dragon of the mind in advance, and gradually erase its traces." "If that secret organization truly has any additional objectives, the longer you delay, the more restless they grow—and the moment they grow restless, problems begin to surface." Gardelie, the 'Hermit,' nodded in agreement. "This is the most appropriate course of action at present." "I understand. Thank you all." Odile, representing 'Justice,' also found Mr. The 'Turner's' suggestion aligned with her own thoughts. Yet on one matter, she did not hesitate. She immediately turned toward the head of the weathered long table, and bowed respectfully. "Respected Sir 'The Fool,' has 'The Angel of Vision' Adam advanced to Level 0?" Indeed, recognizing this point— Klein, the 'Fool,' leaned back against the chair's backrest and chuckled softly. "Until now, it was only as the end drew near that He finally took this step." The depth of maturity evident in Eden had convinced him that Adam had indeed become a true 'Visionary.' Has 'The Angel of Vision' Adam ascended to divinity? This news resonated deeply in the minds of "The Sun" Deryk and the others, lingering and refusing to subside. Indeed... "Justice" Odile pressed her lips together, thanked them, and then asked, "What compensation do I need to offer for this answer?" "The Fool" Caine glanced around. "None. This is merely a reminder." After this exchange, most of the Tarot Circle members remained immersed in the shock of Adam's ascension to true divinity, so that no one spoke immediately. A few seconds passed, and "The Sun" Deryk glanced to his left and right, hesitating before asking, "The Silver City has cleared and cultivated the surrounding fields, planting wheat and other crops, yet harvest remains distant. I wonder—what can we do to earn gold pounds and procure supplies?" Following the initial aid, the "Divine Storm" Church and the Rosth Island government ceased their free assistance, as their own economic resources were also quite limited. In response, both Silver City and Lunar City sold off substantial quantities of exceptional traits and monster leather to secure significant funds for procuring various supplies. However, with the entrance to the God-Abandoned Lands now closed, these exceptional traits and monster leather could no longer be effectively replenished. Silver City and Lunar City could not afford to abandon their military strength and sell off large volumes of strategic resources, thereby neglecting the development of future generations. Consequently, once their existing gold pounds, gold, and jewels were depleted, they would inevitably face severe difficulties. For this reason, the "Council of Six" has recently been deeply concerned about how to generate gold pounds from external sources and how to establish a stable economic system—an endeavor that has surpassed their current capabilities. — The exceptional traits previously offered by the City of Silver and the City of the Moon have primarily been acquired by the Church of the Sea God and the government of the Rosted Isles, to establish their own official networks of exceptional individuals. After all, the number of exceptional individuals required to achieve a significant disruption is entirely different from the number needed to consolidate and maintain stable governance over a region. Moreover, currently, only the Sea God, Cavituwa, and the Storm Church's Cardinal Archdeacon, Aljer Wilson, among the Rosted Isles' inhabitants are half-gods. For a newly established regime, this is somewhat insufficient—especially since the Church of the Storm and the Church of the Sea God are not allies. Upon hearing the plea from the younger Sun, the other members of the Tarot Circle began seriously considering what work the residents of the City of Silver and the City of the Moon could undertake. "What are you best at?" asked Audrey of Justice thoughtfully. "Combat," replied Deric of the Sun without hesitation. "吊人" Aljer nodded slightly. "Though the World War has ended, the colonial order on the Southern Continent has not been effectively restored. The region remains turbulent, with sporadic small-scale conflicts breaking out. You might consider forming two to three mercenary companies, accepting contracts from any faction." Military contractor... that was a more modern term克莱恩 thought to himself. "This is a sound strategy," Deric brightened at the suggestion. "吊人" Aljer then asked, "Combat is the instinct of survival. Beyond this, do you have any other ambitions?"