"No problem," Caine tried to keep his tone steady and low. He rested his left elbow on the armrest of the high-backed chair, fingers lightly pressing against the slightly tilted edge of his forehead, adopting a composed, attentive posture. Alje paused to choose his words: "The Antigonous family is ancient—its history even traces back to the Cataclysmic Era before the Fourth Age, and is directly linked to the Second Tablet of Desecration." In an instant, Caine was flooded with a series of thoughts upon hearing the description of "the second 'Board of Desecration.'" He believed that, had it not been for the thick gray-white mist obscuring him, his emotional reactions would likely have been noticed by the "audience" lady. As for the term "Age of Catastrophe," being a professional, he was familiar with it—it was the designation for the Third Age. Through this period of review, he even learned that the Third Age was divided into two eras: the Age of Radiance and the Age of Disaster. "the second 'Board of Desecration'?" Odile expressed her doubt without hesitation. She had yet to calm down, fully returning to her role as the "audience" member. Well asked! Caine silently gave a commendation to the "Justice" lady. This was a question that suited her role as the " Fool" and that he himself could not have easily posed. Aljer glanced at the Fool. Seeing that the other had not changed position nor spoken to intervene, he thought for a moment and said: "The first 'Board of Desecration' emerged during the Age of Darkness—the second age of our human existence, when we struggled to survive under the protection of the gods. The second 'Board of Desecration' appeared at the close of the Third Age, and indeed, one might say its emergence marked the conclusion of the Age of Disaster." "These details about the two 'Boards of Desecration' are strictly confidential among the Seven Churches. I know only that both are connected to the Path of the Gods; however, I am unclear about the specific differences between them." "Which of the two 'Boards of Desecration' did Emperor Roscel observe?" Audrey asked curiously. Hearing this, Caine recalled Aljer's description of the potion names during their first gathering—he had mentioned that the names of the sequence potions all originated from the 'Boards of Desecration'! "Similarly, the captain had also mentioned that the maturation and refinement of the potion system depend on the emergence of the 'Defiled Slate'—indirectly proving that the divine path is indeed the sequence path!" Klein silently answered his own earlier query. At that moment, the "Turner" Aljer simply and directly stated: "The second one." Audrey's gaze grew still, and she once again settled into the "spectator" state, remaining silent and without further questions, focusing solely on Aljer. This made Aljer feel rather uncomfortable. He suppressed his inner emotions and spoke softly, continuing: "During the Fourth Age, under the Solomonic dynasty, although the Antigonous family were prominent nobles, they did not leave any particularly memorable achievements—until they supported the rise of the Tudor Empire, when they truly came to the center stage of the northern continent." "Remember our network. At that time, the ancient names of Antigonus, Amun, Abraham, Jacob, and others shone brightly across human realms. However, after the War of the Four Emperors, the bloodline of the Tudor Empire—the imperial emperor—fell from its peak, and now they are pursued by the seven deities of today." "I don't know the exact details, only that the Antigonus family ultimately perished at the hands of the Church of Night. Should you wish to learn more, Master the Fool, you will likely have to seek out the Church of Night or engage with those ancient secret organizations—I know which ones I mean." "I don't know..." Klein nodded with a slightly bitter expression. "Hmm." The Conclave counts as one, and the Moes Monastic Order mentioned by the captain and old Neil—whether the Psychological Chain Gold Society counts as well remains unclear. As he silently went through his thoughts, Aljere provided the final update: "As for which sequence path the Antigonus family controls, I don't know either. All I know is that two adjectives keep reappearing in the relevant descriptions: strange, terrifying." Strange and terrifying... considering that notebook, and the experiences of the original owner and his classmates, as well as those of Riel Biber's mother—this fits quite well. Klein's other hand lightly tapped the edge of the long table, several times in succession. Only then did he speak slowly: "Very good. I'm quite satisfied with this compensation." Now, the reason he repeatedly taps the table with his fingers is to reinforce this gesture, so that both Justice and The Hangman believe he has a habit of doing so, thereby concealing the opening and closing of his spiritual sight. "It is my privilege," Aljere said, without mentioning any other matter. Audrey glanced at "The Hangover" and then at "The Fool," smiled lightly, and said, "Then I'll ask my second question: What are the names of the subsequent potions of 'The Audience,' and where can I find clues?" I too would have asked it so directly, but each choice comes with its own set of challenges... Kline remained silent, directing his gaze toward "The Hangover." Alger paused for a few seconds and said, "I'm happy to answer this question at no cost, since it was I who guided you along this path." "The eighth sequence following 'The Audience' is called 'The Empath,' and the seventh sequence was historically known as 'The Psychologist,' now referred to as 'The Psychiatric Doctor.' This information comes from a member of the Psychological Chain of Gold, whom I've spoken with. I believe they likely possess many of the recipes for this path." The Psychological Chain of Gold... "The spirit channelers" Dali hold these theories in high regard, while the captain sees them as evil and mad. Kline listened attentively by the side, reflecting. "Do you know where that Psychological Chain of Gold member is now?" Audrey asked, her eyes shining. Whether a "mind-reader" or a "psychologist," both suited her aesthetic perfectly. Alger laughed lightly—a rare occurrence—“Yes, he sank near Sunia Island. I personally pushed him under.” “If you're looking for the Psychological Chain of Gold, I must be sorry—the lead has vanished.” He didn’t worry that justice would identify him through this account, since it was something he had done entirely on his own. “Sank…” Audrey didn’t know what expression or words to use. She took a breath and, suddenly losing her poised observer stance, blushed slightly and said, “My third question—if I may, if I may—what would happen if an ordinary animal drank the magic potion of Sequence 9?” What a strange question… Klein’s fingers resting on his forehead gently tapped his brow twice, almost imperceptibly. Soon, he noticed from the shift in her color that Audrey was a bit flustered, nervous, and embarrassed. Had she done something equally foolish? Cline was slightly astonished, yet didn't find it surprising. After the two previous gatherings, he had confirmed that Miss Justice possessed this trait. "The Hanged Man," Aljer, clearly also taken aback, paused a moment before speaking: "Ordinary animals lack human-level intelligence and therefore cannot learn meditation immediately; as a result, they would likely die on the spot or collapse into monstrous forms. However, if they manage to endure, they should become extraordinary beings. And if the potion enhances their cognitive abilities, they might even grow remarkably intelligent." "That's good," Audrey breathed out silently, her tone relaxed as she nodded. "I have no further questions." Aljer thought for a moment and didn't mention the "Aurora Society" or the "Listeners." He shook his head in turn. "Neither do I." "I do have one matter to bring up." Klein remained motionless, smiling gently and said, "This requires your cooperation." As soon as he noticed that the "Turned" had become noticeably tense—something the previously carefree "Justice" lady had never shown before—Klein immediately sensed a growing sense of apprehension and caution in her. Without waiting for them to speak, Klein reassured them, "Don't worry. It's just a small matter. If we succeed, it will be of great help to you. Therefore, I won't be charging you any additional fee." "Please go on," Audrey instinctively entered the role of an audience member, yet she still couldn't penetrate the thick gray mist surrounding the " Fool." "According to your will," Alger settled down, speaking calmly. Klein lightly moved his fingers, smiled, and said, "I mentioned earlier that I'd like to try a few things to allow you to take early leave, so you won't have to worry about being in an awkward situation on Monday afternoon." "That's exactly what we hoped for," Audrey's expression brightened. After thinking for a moment, Aljer asked, "What would you like us to do?" "You can try a ritual magic during your free time—no need for anything too formal, just a quiet, undisturbed setting... Place four fresh candles at the four corners of the altar, preferably ones with a sandalwood scent. On the candle in the upper left corner, place a slice of white bread; on the one in the upper right, a piece of Fennecott bread; on the one in the lower left, a serving of seafood rice; and on the one in the lower right, a slice of Dizzy pie. Use a silver knife to create a sealed spiritual environment." Klein described the ritual magic he had adapted from the "Transit Ritual" and freely taught Miss Justice how to create a sealed spiritual environment. To be honest, since the target is himself, Klein believes that the earlier part—namely, the part involving attracting the interests of the corresponding beings and pleasing them through rituals—can be directly omitted. Yet he still strives to make the process appear as if it were genuine—though, of course, it falls short of the old Neil's assertion of two gods plus himself making three. "…distill a blend of moonflower, golden mint, deep-sleep flower, golden hand citron, and rock rose, extract the essential oils, and add one drop to each candle…" Audrey listened intently, taking careful notes, and finally asked, "What about the incantation? Mr. The Fool, what is the corresponding incantation?" Alger also paused his pen, turning his head to look toward The Fool.