Hearing the "Priestess"'s response, the "Hanged Man" Aljer quietly exhaled, lowered his head, and humbly said: "Please allow me to praise your attentiveness in advance." For I too am curious... deeply curious about what a Sequence 6 "Wind-warden" believes is the magical item that, upon possessing it, grants one the strength of a Sequence 4. I am equally curious about what a pirate general intends to achieve in Bakersland. Klein smiled slightly, maintaining his air of quiet profundity. After all, I haven't promised that listening to me will lead to any assistance! He emphasized this thought in his mind. Yet, compared to before, he now feels more confident—because in reality, his ally, the enigmatic Mr. Azk, is currently in Bakersland. Should it truly become necessary, Klein is willing to use his copper whistle to request Mr. Azk's aid, though he will certainly not mention the "Tarot Circle"—only vaguely indicating that he comes from a certain information source. On this matter, there are still two issues. First, Klein and Azk currently operate under a cooperative arrangement—Azk is not guaranteed to provide assistance unless the specific matters or magical items involved pique Azk's interest, particularly if they align with what Zinglitz wishes to achieve. Second, Klein has no clear understanding of Azk's current strength. Even if he estimates Azk as a high-tier sequence powerhouse, he must remain cautious about the weakening effect of the "amnesia," since knowledge often equals power, and incomplete knowledge inevitably diminishes that strength. Thus, Klein cannot be certain whether Azk will be able to handle Zinglitz, who suffers from the "creeping hunger." He is therefore somewhat concerned that this might put familiar allies at risk, and is reluctant to involve Azk unless absolutely necessary. Think of Mr. Azk's magnificent "messenger" summoned by his copper whistle—no, that being hardly resembles a messenger at all; it's more than capable of serving as a boss! Well, Mr. Azk, even if he can't defeat the Zinglings bolstered by the "Wandering Hunger," he should still be able to hold his own and have enough strength to rescue the "Hanged Man" and the extraordinary companion of the "Justice" lady—Clayne thoughtfully adjusted his seat, maintaining the relaxed posture of leaning back against the chair, his right leg gently resting upon his left. The "Hanged Man" Aljer glanced at the " Fool" and then spoke again: "I'm about to receive a set of the Emperor Rossel's diaries. I'm confident I'll be able to present them to you at our next, or perhaps our following gathering." According to the Storm King's Church division, the Port of Priz belongs to the Bekland diocese, which allows Aljer to enter the royal capital under the pretext of reporting on his last voyage, thereby waiting for the "Hurricane Admiral" Zinglings to reveal his true intentions. Historically, Bekland was the headquarters of the Church of the Storm Sovereign until the end of the last age, when the Kingdom of Roon was established and the sanctuary was then relocated to Pasu Island. Therefore, regardless of which aspect one considers, the Bekland diocese of the Church of the Storm Sovereign ranks second only to the seven major church headquarters, and its extensive documentation is easily understandable. Under such circumstances, the Roselle Diary—already inherently obscure and made available only partially to the Church's exceptional members—would naturally be readily accessible. Alje is confident about this. Klein deliberately adopted a slightly cheerful tone, gently nodding. "Excellent." His true feelings were a blend of joy and concern: joyful because he could soon see many pages of Roscel's journal, which might contain valuable information, and concerned because he didn't know what to offer in exchange for the "Hanged Man"—after all, no one could be certain whether the journal held content that would interest the "Hanged Man," or whether any of it possessed sufficient value. Even the "Seer" couldn't predict that in advance... Would he truly have to rely on his "followers" to help? Kaine sighed silently. As the conversation between the "Hanged Man" and the " Fool" concluded, Audrey Hall promptly asked: "Mr. Fool, if I obtain highly useful and timely information, shall I be able to recite your name and perform a ritual to formally notify you?" Timeliness... How elegant Ms. Justice's wording is! Compared to her, you, the "Hanged Man," are rather crude! Klein nodded slightly, almost imperceptibly, through the thick gray mist: "Yes." Wonderful! Audrey subtly clenched her fists. At the same time, Klein turned to the silent observer, "The Sun," Derek Berg, and said in a calm tone: "You too." "Yes, Sir, the Fool," Derek bowed his head. Within the majestic palace above the gray mist, a quiet moment passed. Audrey then spoke up: "I need the complete hypothalamus of a seven-colored lizard dragon." One of the primary ingredients of the "Seer" potion? "The Pendant," Alger, seemed to ponder slightly, nodding imperceptibly. "I must be honest—I've only seen this creature in textbooks." "The Sun," Derek, heard the translation of "phantom sub-dragon." Which textbook would feature an extraordinary creature like this? What a blessing! The materials I've gathered from the Gatherings of the Exceptional ones were either direct oral accounts or crumpled sheets of paper—disorganized, lacking structure and coherence. Now, I have the opportunity to exchange with "The Sun" for his textbooks! Well, he's particularly interested in the recipes from the "Praisers" sequence. Audrey found herself envious. At that moment, Aljer glanced at "The Fool," then looked away, shifting his gaze to the other side, and after a moment of thoughtful reflection, said: "Perhaps I can secure the complete hypothalamus of the seven-colored lizard." "Before Audrey could express her delight, he added, 'But with the condition that we locate the Zilings. Then, adding in my share to compensate you, we'll have the complete pituitary gland of the seven-colored lizard dragon.' Miss Justice, you may not know this, but this sub-species of dragon is nearing extinction. Right now, only on certain primitive islands in the Mist Sea, the Stormy Sea, and the Sunya Sea do they still exist, and the coordinates of those islands are known to only a very small number of people. Oh, should you ever be interested, we could certainly exchange in this area—since I'm one of those few." I'm also interested in those primitive islands... Caine listened quietly as the two spoke. As he thought about the seven-colored lizard dragon's near-extinction, he suddenly recalled his earlier joke to Old Neil—the Dragon and Giant Protection Association—and felt a sudden sense of melancholy. Audrey listened with great excitement, holding back her emotions and saying, "I once dreamed of sailing across the seas, seeking those primitive islands and experiencing their ancient customs." Oh, the Tarot Circle is truly powerful and magical! It even has members who know the coordinates of certain primitive islands! Praise the Sir Fool! Audrey lost her 'observer' state, her lips curving into a graceful arc. Primitive islands? Kline was momentarily stunned, then recalled a specific page from Rosel's journal—the one where the Emperor portrayed himself as a One Piece pirate! He and his "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" discovered an unnamed island in the non-safe routes of the Mist Sea, home to many extraordinary beings. Could this be what is meant by 'primitive islands'? Alas, the Emperor didn't record the coordinates on that page. Perhaps later journals do, but so far, I haven't received a continuous series of journals... Kline thought with both regret and anticipation. As for "The Sun" Deric, he's already been bewildered by terms like Mist Sea, Storm Sea, Sunya Sea, and Prime Islands. He feels increasingly convinced that he and Miss Justice and Mr. The Hangman aren't from the same world. After a brief pause, Audrey asked with mild curiosity, "If the seven-colored lizard dragon is on the brink of extinction, does that mean the 'Audience' pathway will soon be interrupted?" "No, there will definitely be alternative materials," Mr. The Hangman, Aljer, replied with unwavering confidence. "What kind of alternative materials?" Audrey brightened and asked. Aljer shook his head, responding with a hint of deeper meaning, "I'm not sure—perhaps the practitioners of Psychological Alchemy will know." "Then why are you so certain that alternative materials will exist?" Audrey expressed both bewilderment and confusion. Aljer smiled and said, "You'll find out eventually—or perhaps you'll pay for this information now?" "Then I'll just wait a while." Audrey puffed out her cheeks, exhaled silently, and thus abandoned her intention to ask the "Knight of Cups" questions. Even if she learned something, it would remain useful only for now—since the "Temperance" surely would demand information about the "Windstorm Knight," and she didn't want to get deeply involved. Suddenly, she felt a surge of pride in her own wisdom. Yet she hadn't anticipated that the "Knight of Cups" was actually disappointed. Caine was particularly curious about the hidden secret embedded in Aljer's words, but unfortunately, the "Justice" lady, who had been in the ideal position to facilitate the exchange, had chosen not to engage in any trade. ——No matter how they arranged the exchange, as long as they remained above the gray mist, Caine, as the host, would always be aware of the details! Indeed, the seven-colored lizard dragon was nearly extinct, yet the Psychological Alchemy Guild still provided recipes that included it, without naming any alternative materials. This suggested that the Guild might possess coordinates of certain original islands—or perhaps had cooperative arrangements with a power that did. Klein thought it through with a sudden clarity. After the transaction was concluded, he glanced around, toward "the Sun," and in a calm tone asked, "Does the city of Silver still believe in the gods?" Currently, Klein holds only the status of a Night Watch member and has limited access to deeper esoteric knowledge—including the concept of "sacrificial rites." Therefore, to verify whether his own ideas of "sacrifice" and "bestowal" could establish a functional exchange of material between the ethereal space above the gray mist, he intends to swiftly learn similar practices from other sources. After careful reflection, he had distilled three approaches: First, to consult Dail, the "Death Mentor" who is both skilled in ritual magic and holds the position of a Servant—though this might raise her suspicions and would thus require patience and timing; Second, to inquire of Mr. Azk—though Klein cannot be certain that the latter has retained this specific knowledge; Third, to approach the "Sun" from Silver City indirectly, through a more circumstantial inquiry. As for how to maneuver, Caine already had a plan—and it effectively preserved his image. He asked questions that all involved the gods! Deryck replied with a tone of reverence: "We still believe in the Lord who created all things, the all-knowing, all-powerful God."