Holding the document signed by Dunne, Caine made his way to the underground and entered the armory. "Indeed, Dunne is right—you're finally ready to learn about different kindred and various secret organizations," the elderly Neil, dressed in a black classical robe, said without surprise, instead offering a serious agreement. He then smiled and added, "After all, you're going to the underground market with me tomorrow evening." "Tomorrow evening?" Caine couldn't hide his delight and asked it with a tone of confirmation. Neil nodded and remarked, "I'm someone who can't sleep when I have debts to settle—I always strive to pay them off as soon as possible." How come you weren't like this before? You always waited until the last minute to use ritual magic to resolve things... So, I'm not the only one with procrastination issues, then... Wait—was it really necessary to phrase it so gently, about being afraid of spending the money to pay off the debt? Klein did not expose old Neil; instead, he urged, "Mr. Neil, could you please go to the back of the gate and retrieve the relevant documents for me?" The armory contained mostly archaeological records and historical texts, with only a few references to the extraordinary beings and secret organizations—though these were largely foundational and well-known. Old Neil sipped slowly at his handcrafted coffee, pursed his lips thoughtfully, then picked up the signed and sealed documents, and stepped out of the armory, while Klein took his place to guard the room. After a few minutes, the dignified, black-robed old man returned with a large stack of materials. "These can only be read here—they cannot be taken away," he said as he placed the documents on the table. "Understood," Klein nodded firmly, extended both hands, and swiftly flipped through the pages, beginning with an overall review. It's quite detailed... Truly worthy of being internal church documentation... Truly deserving of a church with a history spanning three or four thousand years, or even longer. With a quick glance, Caine was filled with quiet admiration. The records not only introduced various secret organizations but also listed numerous sequence pathways—some well-developed, others merely naming the corresponding magical potions for each sequence, some merely describing the extraordinary manifestations of individuals at that sequence, and others completely absent, left blank. Suppressing his excitement, Caine searched for the sequence pathway representing the "Seers." Amid the rustling of paper, he soon spotted familiar words. Yet his joyful expression quickly froze as he realized that neither Sequence 8 nor Sequence 7 for the "Seers" had any corresponding potion names listed! Fortunately, at least these two Sequence-tier exceptionalists have performed admirably... Klein silently exhaled, calmed his mind, and began to read the descriptions carefully. "Sequence 8: The potion name is unknown. The exceptionalist excels in technique-based combat and is notably cunning." Technique-based combat? Is this the advancement of a "Seer"? It feels odd... I'm not even a hunter. Am I supposed to become a melee-focused mage? What does "cunning" mean? Does it imply higher intelligence and the ability to deceive? Klein was left stunned, even questioning whether the Night Watch records contained an error. He went through the case examples several times, but ultimately couldn't find a satisfactory explanation. His gaze shifted downward, and the description for Sequence 7 came into focus: "Sequence 7: The potion name is unknown. The exceptionalist masters a wide array of spells that can be cast quickly, effectively combining personal skill with supernatural power." Ah, now this makes perfect sense! This truly fits the evolution of a "Seer"! Klein exhaled a long breath, silently murmuring to himself. After reviewing the case of Sequence 7, he turned his attention to the concluding description of this path: "This sequence originated within the Chalatu family of the Solomonic Empire. Though not entirely destroyed during the conflicts of the Fourth Age, the family occasionally reemerged in historical records during the Fifth Age—there are indications of a connection to the ancient organization known as the 'Confraternity.' " Chalatu? The name caused Klein's gaze to suddenly narrow. It had appeared in the remnants of Emperor Roscel's diary that he had received yesterday afternoon! It was precisely due to the enigmatic figure Chalatu that Emperor Roscel had regretted not choosing the 'Seer' role? So, indirectly influencing me to become a "Seer," bringing the role of performance back into the arms of the "Seers"—there's truly a sense of destiny about it... Clary furrowed her brows, feeling as though the situation carried something subtly different. On logical grounds, he believed every link in the chain was sound, yet in the realm of mysticism, such a sense of destiny often signals deeper truths and underlying issues. Added to that, the inexplicable nature of the journey across dimensions—how utterly enigmatic it all felt—made it even more puzzling. Moreover, the person whose body he now inhabited had taken his own life precisely because of the lost notes from the "Convent of the Mystics." After carefully contemplating numerous possibilities, Clary found herself with many hypotheses, yet lacked sufficient information to substantiate them. Exhaling deeply, she finally set her thoughts aside and turned to examine other records. She first located the "Mariner" sequence, and indeed, it belonged to the Lord of the Storm. Regarding this long-standing adversary, possibly over two or three thousand years old, the Night Watch's internal records are remarkably detailed: "Sequence 8: 'The Wrathful People,' formerly known as 'Storm Wardens.' When their extraordinary counterparts are enraged, they unleash attacks far exceeding normal levels—both in strength and speed—dramatically amplified. Facing them is like confronting a storm itself." "Sequence 7: 'The Mariners,' formerly known as 'Storm Priests.' Their extraordinary counterparts are scholars of astronomy and geography, possessing an intuitive grasp of magnetic fields, ocean currents, wind patterns, and cloud formations. Ships piloted by Mariners never lose their way at sea. They are higher-tier bonded beings of the sea, gaining comprehensive enhancements when upon the ocean's surface." "They are friends of the water, able to move freely underwater for over thirty minutes. They can perform limited water-related spells—some through their own mastery, others granted by the blessing of the Storm Sovereign, such as..." Sequence 7, 'The Mariners,' is indeed strong... Kline nodded thoughtfully. He suspected that the "Hanged Man" was either the "Storm Watcher" or the "Navigator," and given the fact that the latter had just been promoted, the latter seemed more likely. This also indicated that the "Hanged Man" was either a member of the "Penalty Keepers" or had been quietly absorbed by the Storm Church as a pirate. Impressive, impressive... Caine flipped back a few pages and found the advancement of the "Observer," discovering that the description matched the "Hanged Man" perfectly. Like the "Seer," the Sequence 9 "Observer" lacked direct means of defeating opponents and could only gain insight into the true intentions of their targets through careful observation, thereby skillfully influencing and subtly guiding events to unfold in the way they desired. The Sequence 8 "Mind Reader" represented a significant enhancement of the "Observer," whose observations extended beyond surface details into deeper realms such as aura and etheric bodies. Together, these abilities enabled the "Mind Reader" to grasp human intentions with exceptional accuracy—seemingly able to read the very thoughts of others. It was hard to keep secrets in front of him. The "psychologist" of Sequence 7—the "psychodynamic analyst"—had taken a further step, now able to directly influence the target, for instance, treating their frenzy or inducing a state of chaos and irrationality. "A truly exceptional one who is hard to detect..." After reviewing the above information, Caine made a confident judgment. Having learned about the members' backgrounds, he then turned to the "Church of the God of Steam and Machinery," since the Emperor Rosel had chosen a "Universalist" from their sequence: "Sequence 9, the 'Universalists,' believe that knowledge is power. They have a basic understanding of mysticism and are particularly skilled in matters such as aqua regia, glycerin, and intricate gear systems—seeming to know everything." That was precisely why the Emperor Rosel said this "pharmaceutical" was so well-suited to him—it maximized his strengths. Caine felt completely enlightened, and his gaze moved downward. After describing several cases, the corresponding sequence 8 emerged before Klein's eyes. "An archaeologist with sufficient historical knowledge, wilderness survival skills, and knowledge of taboos related to ruins—physically strong and capable of facing all this." "Sequence 7, the 'Appraiser,' who intuitively grasps the capabilities and issues of most extraordinary objects and can use them safely while minimizing risks." Due to Klein's insufficient confidentiality level, information about the Sequence Path only reached Sequence 7, leaving him eager yet unable to find another solution. He could only hope that Beckland would soon deliver the sealed object "2–049" to confirm whether Riel Bibber is a descendant of the Antigonos family. With that confirmation, he would have a real chance to become an official member and achieve a higher confidentiality level. Calmed his mood, Caine read through the materials carefully from beginning to end. He learned that the successors of the "Bierbearer" were the "Mound-Digger" and the "Spirit-Seeker," and that the entry for the "Observer" at Sequence 8 was missing—not only lacking a name, but also devoid of any description. In contrast, Sequence 7 mentioned the name of a potion: "The Wizard!" That was quite impressive. Caine slowly turned the pages, and then spotted the "Apprentice" and the "Thief," two figures that Emperor Roscel had long cherished. However, the records related to these two only extended up to Sequence 8, with no further entries beyond that. "Sequence 9, 'Apprentice'—their abilities are quite unusual. They clearly represent the initial stage of a wizard lineage. They rarely get trapped and are seldom obstructed; they always find a way to escape and proceed. Sequence 8, 'Trickster'—masters a variety of odd but not particularly powerful spells..." "Sequence 9, 'Thief'—it's difficult to distinguish these extraordinary individuals from ordinary thieves or petty robbers. Perhaps they employ more refined methods. Yet their motivation for stealing isn't pleasure or survival—it seems more like fulfilling a mission. Sequence 8, 'Fraudster'—in several fraud cases, we've detected the presence of these extraordinary beings, who derive genuine joy from deceiving others..." Enjoys deceiving others... Is this a subtle, transformative form of 'role-playing'? If I had to choose, perhaps I'd select 'Apprentice.' Kline murmured this quietly, and suddenly, he recognized the Sequence Magic name of the perpetrator of the Alfalfa Incident, Tris—'Instigator.'