Before her, a stone pillar rose tall, supporting the lofty vault, while the weathered, ancient table seemed to have been placed here for hundreds or even thousands of years. Although Audrey Hall had witnessed this scene countless times, every time she arrived at the Grey Mist, she still felt a deep, resonant sense of awe. She glanced around, noting no new members had arrived, then turned to the gathering figure veiled in thick grey mist, bowing with a polite greeting: "Good afternoon, Sir Fool~" As she spoke, she suddenly noticed a card resting on the table to the right of the Fool. The card, its back adorned with an intricate and elaborate design, lay there quietly, casually, as though it were just another ordinary object. This—was it the "Card of Desecration"? The "Card of Desecration" that held a divine pathway? Audrey instantly understood. After the Fool nodded in response, she instinctively glanced at the Turner, the Sun, and the Magician, noticing that they too had observed the card that had never been there before. Yet their expressions and gestures revealed clear signs of bewilderment and surprise—indeed, it was no ordinary item to be held so mysteriously by the esteemed Fool. Hmm, the World seemed strangely unimpressed; he hadn’t even looked in that direction. Was he hiding so well? Was he truly the nemesis of both the audience and the reader? Audrey quickly realized that the matter of the Card of Desecration was known only to the Fool and herself. It filled her with pride—a feeling reminiscent of childhood, when she and her parents shared a secret, while her two brothers remained unaware. After all, these were the Desecration Cards crafted by Emperor Rossel, the legendary treasure long dreamed of by countless extraordinary beings. After greetings from the "Magician," "Sun," and others, Audrey raised her hand spontaneously: "Respected Sir 'The Fool,' I would like to report something to you personally." Personal report? "The Hanged Man" Aljer slightly furrowed his brow, instinctively guessing at the nature of the matter, yet remained uncertain. The "Sun" Deric and the others were equally curious, though not overly concerned. The Psychological Alchemy Society... Given the available evidence, this appears to be a fairly benevolent organization. Currently, they lack a defined deity, focusing instead on the exploration and study of the mind, consciousness, spirit, and spirituality—more aligned with an academic cooperative. Of course, in the eyes of the established churches, this constitutes a form of sacrilege (they believe every individual's spirit should belong to God). According to Dastur Gudrian, however, there is a certain inclination among the higher echelons of the Society—a more primitive, albeit genuine, reverence for the original Creator God, the one who brought all things into being. Klein instantly considered numerous thoughts, yet ultimately only smiled and said: "If you feel it's appropriate, go ahead and do it." "Should you encounter difficulties, you may seek assistance at the Tarot meetings." "Thank you for your advice." Audrey felt instantly at ease. Klein thought for a moment, and added in a calm, unhurried tone: "Within the Psychological Alchemy Circle, there are several individuals inserted by the Church—such as the informants of the Sentencers and the Watchers. You must learn to conceal and mask your own identity." Mr. The Fool is truly thoughtful, having specifically reminded me to be cautious... Audrey gently curved her eyes, offering a soft smile in response: "In the future, the Psychological Alchemy Circle will also have its own informants from the Tarot Circle." ...Miss Justice, you haven't even joined yet, and already you've decided how you'd betray them? Klein silently drew an invisible crimson moon within the Psychological Alchemy Circle. After finishing her report on the Psychological Alchemy Circle, Audrey didn't immediately conclude their private conversation. Instead, she said: "Mr. The Fool, I've now remembered two more pages from Roscel's diary." "That was also the reason she had requested a private conversation. If, under the witness of 'The Magician' Folth, the Roscel diary were manifested and presented to 'The Fool,' she could imagine that upon her return, he would immediately come to her asking for the previously purchased 'Roscel notes'—and she could then prove that he had actually read them! She had forgotten this earlier, so over the past few days she had made it a point to tell Folth. The 'Roscel notes' she bought were chewed up by Suzy—yes, chewed into fragments, irrecoverable! Sorry, Suzy... Audry silently regretted it in her heart. "Very good," said Caine, pleasantly tapping the edge of the bronze long table, helping 'Justice' manifest the diary. As soon as the two sheets of paper were in hand, his smile gradually stiffened. The first line of the diary read: "March 6th. For heaven's sake, the food here is making me feel like I'm about to go constipated!" "... This is what I saw at the Rosell纪念 exhibition... Klein suppressed his expression, turned to the second page, and found the content still consisted of Rosell's early complaints and various novel experiences—nothing of real value. He maintained his composure, offering a smile. "Shall I deduct my fee from the unpaid pounds, or shall I receive something additional?" Audrey didn't hesitate at all; she spoke directly. "Mr. The Fool, I would like to know which divine path lies hidden within that 'Sacred Card' of disrespect." Truly, she regarded money as mere dung... Klein silently remarked, then smiled openly. "It's the 'Black Emperor' card." "The corresponding sequence nine is 'Attorney'." Ah, now I understand... Audrey felt unusually satisfied with the answer. The individual exchange came to an end, and "The Magician" Folshe eagerly turned his gaze toward the "World" at the very bottom: "Mr. World, I will soon gather for you the magical items or powerful weapons from the domain of the Sun." "You two must have reached some private agreement," said Odile, the "Justice," who felt she knew Folshe well but was entirely unaware of this matter. Folshe exhaled and replied: "Mr. World helped me locate the formula of 'The Master of Illusions.'" Indeed, Mr. World possesses a strong ability to find formulas—does he have extensive, reliable resources and networks within this domain? Odile was quite astonished. "The Hanged Man" Aljere, meanwhile, concealed his serious expression and reevaluated "The World," raising his assessment of him. As for "The Sun" Deric, he was particularly hopeful—he hoped that after he had fully absorbed the magic potion of "The Light-Seeker," Mr. World would be able to easily find the formula for the Sequence 7 "Sun Official." The "world," utterly unaware of the gazes upon it, wheezed out a few strained laughs: "Madam Magician, before you make your purchase, I'd kindly ask you to recite the noble name of Sir 'The Fool,' and request that He relay the relevant information to me. Indeed, I've already asked Sir 'The Fool,' and He has promised to assist us. Should the item you've chosen not satisfy me, I might consider revising my request." Regarding items from the Domain of the Sun, Caine currently has three alternatives on hand, so he intends to compare them before finalizing his choice. Among these, there is the brooch mentioned by the venerable Sir 'The Eye of Wisdom,' which possesses purifying and protective properties and enables the wearer to utilize certain spells from the Sun's domain; however, its drawback is that the wearer feels neither coolness nor comfort, always remaining in a state of dryness and restlessness. Klein found the magical item merely acceptable, and given that the price was likely approaching 2,000 pounds, even if he sold the "Bribe-Seeker" formula, he wouldn't be able to raise the funds—so he decided to wait a few days. If neither the "Magician" nor the woman with the "Craftsman" behind her could find something better, he would then sell the formula and purchase the brooch. "Alright, I'll get back to you no later than tomorrow." Fothering had confirmed that Mr. A would be hosting a gathering this evening, but still reserved an extra day to account for any unforeseen circumstances. "Since the northern continent's nations abolished the slave trade, such an event hasn't occurred in quite some time—have you heard any word about it?" His gaze swept over "Justice," "Magician," and "World," yet he didn't look at "Sun." How could a young man stationed in Silver City, in a land forsaken by the gods, possibly know of developments beyond? "Justice" Audrey carefully recalled the fragments she'd heard at noble gatherings, and after a moment, said, "No, I've never even heard of anything like this." "Magician" Fols and "World" nodded in agreement. Was the black-market slave trade experiencing a resurgence? Where would there be such a need for large numbers of slaves? Kline sat at the head of the bronze table, pondering the matter with growing curiosity. Seeing no one offer any insight, "The Fool" remained uninterested and said nothing, while "The Hanged Man" Aljer, expression unchanged, shifted to suggest, "You might try gathering the recipes for the 'Wind-wardens.'" "I'll give you absolutely satisfactory compensation." The "Wanderer" formula? He must be nearly finished with the "Seafarer" potion already... Kaine activated his spiritual vision, glanced at the "Turner," and indeed observed that the color of the star spirit on his surface had grown pure, like a vast, deep blue sea, with subtle ripples suggesting a gentle undulation. ...Considering that the "Turner" had taken nearly four months to fully digest the "Seafarer" potion, and given that he frequently sails at sea—Audrey had drawn her own conclusions based on these observations. Folth, however, paid closer attention to another detail: the "Turner" was now clearly at Sequence 7! A mid-tier extraordinary being... She gave a barely perceptible nod to herself. When the "Hangings" had finished assigning their tasks, "Sun" Deric raised his hand, speaking with a touch of hesitation: "I've been assigned a task to explore the partially ruined temple previously mentioned—yes, the one of the 'Fallen Creator.' " "The leader in charge of this mission is Elder Lovie, the 'Shepherd.' " "Do you have any suggestions?"