Bayam, within the Church of the Sea God. Upon returning to his room shortly after the Mass, Aljer Wilson spotted a figure materializing beside the window. It was Germain Spargo, wearing a hat and a windbreaker. Without waiting for Aljer to speak, Cline stepped forward two paces and solemnly declared: "I have come at the command of Mr. The Fool." He habitually assumed the role of "The Enigmatic Servant." Aljer immediately bowed, placing his right hand upon his left chest and said: "Praise be to Mr. The Fool." Cline nodded slightly, then raised his hand and retrieved an object from the clutter of supplies in the "Source Fort." Instantly, Aljer's eyes reflected the image of a short staff crafted from white bone. At its head, small blue-green stones were set, some slightly tinged with deep black and others with the glow of morning light; around the staff, countless pure luminous points shimmered, emitting ethereal, layered prayers that rose in a sacred, celestial harmony. Aljer's pupils suddenly widened, revealing a subtle greed he could hardly suppress. As a Sequence 4 half-deity of the "Mariner" path, he was certain that the white bone staff before him embodied the identity, dignity, and power of the "Sea God." While enduring a slight dizziness from the prayers, he turned his gaze toward "World" Germain Sparo, awaiting the divine servant to speak. Thinking of having escaped the Storm Church with no retreat left, Aljer pressed his right hand firmly against his left chest and responded loudly: "I shall follow only the Sir of the Fool!" Upon seeing this, Caine nodded silently, then repeated his words to the Lady of Justice and the Lady of Judgment. This reassured Aljer, as knowing what lay ahead was far better than being entirely uncertain. He repeated the words with exceptional seriousness and conviction. Caine then handed him the sea god's staff: "First, adapt to this seal and the sea god's daily routines. Once you've fully absorbed the 'Master of Disaster' potion, then use it to prepare your own potions. This early role-playing will significantly ease the challenges of your promotion." In fact, Caine now had the capability to dissolve the 'grafting' and transfer the sea god concepts pointing toward himself and the Source Citadel directly to Aljer, making him effectively half a sea god, thus better suited to this identity and better prepared to assume the role earlier. Yet, considering the need for sufficient anchors to balance the growing resurgence of the "Heavenly Sovereign" once the uniqueness of the " Fool" is accommodated, the followers of the Sea God remain indispensable. Thus, Caine decides to wait until his own condition is truly stabilized before making a complete transfer of Sea God-related responsibilities. Today, Algier has come to resemble a steward entrusted with the divine mandate—assisting the gods in hearing prayers and responding to them—yet still lacks the corresponding anchors and formal status. The "owner" of the Sea God's staff remains Caine, still pointing toward him, a testament to the skill of the grafting. Algier suppressed his inner excitement and enthusiasm, sincerely responding to Germain Sparo and accepting the Sea God's staff. Then, he carefully inquired: "What are the negative effects of this seal?" "The 'Fool' has already made certain seals, and as a result, the negative effects of the staff have been significantly reduced." "Klein simply stated, "It now only makes the holder slightly more irritable, keeping the spirit in a certain state of disorder. Additionally, it drains the blood of nearby creatures once every month—so you can preemptively fly to the sea or to uninhabited islands." Relieved, Aljir quietly exhaled and turned to inquire about the extraordinary abilities of the staff in his hands. After Klein briefly outlined its powers, he vanished. Looking at the divine ritual of the "Gate" Lord, it's clear that the dynamic balance of uniqueness must have been substantial. Once the hidden nature is revealed, the other deities will inevitably become aware of this matter, and those who care about it have likely been closely observing the main peak of the Honaquis Mountains—any changes there will be known to them immediately. Under such circumstances, there will undoubtedly be disruptions, obstacles, assistance, and support. It is crucial to discern who the enemies are and who the allies are, otherwise, targeted preparations cannot be effectively made. "Undoubtedly, the goddess is on my side. If she were an adversary, I would have been erased countless times by now—there would be no way for me to grow into the position I hold today. Simply put, if she wished to sell me, she had ample opportunities throughout the past, and could have done so at a substantial profit. Moreover, for her, supporting anyone's rise as the 'Master of Mysteries' poses no tangible obstacle at all—she could simply act according to her own preference. Adam, to this day, has not managed to bypass the seal and claim the 'River of Eternal Darkness.' "Beyond these four true gods, among the remaining Sequence 0 entities: 'The Idealist' Adam and 'The True Creator,' who is Amun's father, are likely to actively assist Him rather than merely observe; 'The Earth Mother' has placed a bet on me through Emlyn, but is not certain to step in at the critical moment—when there's no direct stake involved, patience may be her best strategy; 'The Primordial Witch' remains in an unusual state, and any of her choices seem equally plausible; 'The God of Steam and Machinery' appears ambivalent, leaning toward neutrality or possibly entering into a private agreement with either Amun or Adam—currently, I lack the leverage to persuade Him. Among the less common Sequence 0 or near-Sequence 0 conscious beings: 'The Lord of the Deep,' representing the 'Cosmic Dark Face,' appears to be gradually eroded by 'The Tree of Desire,' responding only occasionally to the Blood Cult's prayers and having exerted little influence on the real world in recent times; similarly, 'The Bound God' finds himself in a comparable situation." What they will do will depend solely on the "Mother Tree of Desire," and among the outer deities, delaying the birth of the "Mysterious Sovereign" should be a shared consensus. Under this premise, any resistance to my embracing the uniqueness of the "Fool" would only place me at a decisive disadvantage in my competition with Amun, hastening the resolution of the contest. The "Mother Tree of Desire" is most likely to adopt a policy of tacit approval—perhaps even actively supporting my ability to embrace the "Fool's" uniqueness—thus maintaining a balanced dynamic between me and Amun. Subsequently, it will repeatedly undermine our efforts toward consolidation and collaboration, progressively postponing the emergence of the "Mysterious Sovereign" until the very moment of the End. "The 'Red Angel' spirit is absolutely still not at a level where it could participate in such matters; 'The Hidden Sage' is enigmatic and difficult to read, yet I believe He must know that I harbor enmity toward Him..." As he reached this point, Caine summarized: "Allies: 'The Night Goddess,' 'The Storm Sovereign,' 'The Ever-Burning Sun,' 'The God of Knowledge and Wisdom'; Enemies: 'The Idealist' Adam, 'The True Maker,' 'The God of Error' Amun; Neutral allies leaning toward me: 'The Earth Mother,' 'The Cosmic Shadow,' 'The Bound God'; Neutral allies leaning toward Amun: 'The Hidden Sage'; Neutral allies with ambiguous stances: 'The Primordial Witch,' 'The God of Steam and Machinery.'" "Well, let's set aside the exact stage of fusion between Adam and the 'True Creator.' Even in the worst-case scenario, treat them as ancient solar deities—specifically, as dual-path Sequence 0 True Gods. The goddess possesses the unique attributes of both the 'Dusk Giants' and the 'Death God.' Although she doesn't fully embody them, through the mediating golden bird pendant, she should already have a solid grasp of their essence—perhaps not quite matching the ancient solar deities, but certainly capable of holding her own. As for Amun, he's also counted as a dual-path Sequence 0 True God. Among the three 'Storm Lords,' at least two would need to be engaged to have any hope of holding them off. Based on the current surface situation, I still maintain a definite advantage here..." Klein said, quietly to himself while reviewing the content on the paper. Yet, this advantage doesn't account for the neutral parties. Klein lightly tapped the edge of the weathered long table, considering the most unfavorable scenario: the "Primordial Witch," the "Hidden Sage," and the "God of Steam and Machinery" each chose to support Amun based on transactions beneath their respective tables or on their own preferences. In this case, even if the "Great Earth Mother" joins the fray, Klein's side would still be at a disadvantage—the "God of Steam and Machinery" would counterbalance the remaining deity among the Omniscient, All-Powerful Five Paths; the "Primordial Witch" would hold the "Great Earth Mother" back, who had only recently regained the uniqueness of the "Moon"; and the "Hidden Sage" would face off against the "Cosmic Dark Face" and the "Bound Gods," both of which have been eroded by the "Tree of Desire"—the outer gods' ability to penetrate these forces is extremely limited, giving the "Hidden Sage" a strong chance of advantage. Moreover, this counterbalance represents an idealized calculation. In the actual scenario, under such chaotic conditions, Amun—mastering the "error"—could manifest in numerous ways, swiftly identifying vulnerabilities, bypassing obstacles, and rendering Caine's ritual ineffective, causing immediate disarray. Moreover, certain deities seemingly supporting Caine might, for reasons Caine currently lacks awareness of, shift their allegiance to Amun. As for the seals capable of altering the balance of power among the deities, Caine knows little about them and is thus unable to analyze them. "Hm, I never thought I'd have another day harvesting the wool from the 'Tree of Desire.' Indeed, I must make further preparations for this most unfavorable situation—should things truly unfold as expected." Caine dispersed the sheets of paper and pen before him, directing his gaze toward a prayer light specially marked. His figure then vanished within the "Source Keep," reappearing aboard Bernadette's "Dawn."