After a brief moment of bewilderment, Audrey quickly grasped what "The Fool" was saying: He had dispatched His angel to purify Amen's incarnation! An angel! The Fool had indeed sent an angel! The Fool truly had angels serving as attendants! Each angel possessed at least the strength of Sequence 2... Though this was entirely expected and something I had anticipated long ago, it still stirred excitement—because now it had finally been confirmed! Only deities could command angels! Audrey's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she couldn't help but imagine what The Fool's angel might look like. She had never before had the fortune to meet one—her gaze toward the head of the bronze table was filled with reverence and eager anticipation. At the same time, her intuition told her that the usually reserved "The World" gentleman had also sat up straight in astonishment, which made her feel unexpectedly pleased. The magician, Folshe, recalled the incident that had occurred earlier. She had merely asked the "Knight of the Fool" to help disrupt the divination, yet she had witnessed a great angel with twelve wings descend, enveloping her spiritual form in its wings. Indeed, it was an angel—black wings, twelve pairs of feathers—an angel whose actions were, in fact, the "Knight of the Fool's" usual routine: casually dispatching an angel to assist members of the gathering in times of crisis. Folshe now found herself unable to meet the eyes of the gentleman who sat calmly at the head of the bronze long table. Though she was still only a Level 9, though she had not received a full education in mysticism, she had been immersed in various circles of the extraordinary for three years. Over time, certain things had naturally reached her ears—among them, a crucial principle: "Do not gaze directly upon the divine." In the past, Folshe had not deeply internalized this saying, but at this very moment, it struck her as an undeniable truth, one forged through countless lessons learned in blood and tears. An angel? Indeed, there is an angel by the Sir "The Fool"! The "Emperor" is both startled and unexpectedly stirred, his body trembling slightly. Previously, when he was told his name, when he responded to prayers and rituals, all of these had indirectly signified that the Sir "The Fool" was equivalent to a divine being. Yet this still lacked direct, tangible proof—now, an angel has appeared! His very presence speaks volumes! Most importantly, an angel embodies the most immediate form of authority and intimidation. The Sir "The Fool" clearly exerts influence over the real world—indeed, even without relying on his followers, His dignity and authority radiate out into certain regions. Aljé instantly thought of many things, feeling both a sense of humility from his earlier inadequacy and a bright sense of anticipation for the future. Then he began to examine the finer details of the "Sun"’s discourse: "The Fool" had not immediately sent the angels, but first instructed the "Sun" in a ritual; only through that ritual did the "Sun" dispatch the angels to purify Amun’s emanation—thus, a considerable detour had been taken... Does this indicate that "The Fool" must overcome numerous obstacles in order to influence the material world? This aligns well with my earlier assessment that He was previously confined and sealed... Yet perhaps there is something special about "The God-Abandoned Land"? "The Fool" had not previously demonstrated such behavior—was it because He had only recently begun to free Himself? Was He gradually emerging from his confinement? It seems that indirect evidence always falls short of the direct power of intimidation... Should any new member question me in the future, I'll be ready—first, I'll have "The World" rise up and deliver a passionate critique, then I'll simply point to them and eliminate them, serving as a warning to others. Once the situation settles, I'll create a fresh "World" to replace the old one. Klein's thoughts began to drift. "Derek, the Sun," didn't quite grasp the reactions of "The Hanged Man" and "Justice." To him, it seemed perfectly normal for a divine being, a great presence, to be attended by angels. He paused for a few seconds and asked, "After Amun's duplicate was purified, I coughed up a small creature—identical to the one I found in the underground chamber. Do any of you know what it is?" With the help of "The Fool," Klein, "The Sun" successfully manifested a semi-transparent insect bearing twelve clear circular rings. Audrey, the embodiment of Justice, and Foulis, the Magician, glanced back in curiosity, then shook their heads, indicating they had neither seen nor heard of such small creatures before. Twelve concentric rings... Symbols like these in The Book of Secrets are all associated with time. The Amun family traces its lineage back to the ancient sun god, and in ancient times, people believed the sun and time were intrinsically linked. This offers a plausible explanation, supported from both perspectives. Yet, why does the current "Eternal Radiant Sun"—the unextinguished light, the embodiment of order, the deity of contracts, and guardian of commerce—no longer have any connection to time? To preserve the image of the Fool, Caine did not rush to answer. He smiled gently, his gaze warm. "The Hanged Man," Aljer mused after a moment, "it should be the vessel through which Amun creates his manifestations." "In myth and legend, there is a type of creature that resembles a certain insect, both featuring twelve translucent rings—called the 'Chrono-Insect.' However, no one has ever actually seen the Chrono-Insect. Many suspect it might simply be the name of a sequence of magical potions." "The Chrono-Insect…" this closely aligns with my own speculation. Though this story circulates only among mid-level and senior extraordinary beings within certain churches, the information itself holds considerable value. Mr. The Hangman presented it to everyone—did he do so because he had already received payment, and because he had learned many important details from the small 'Sun'? Klein found himself moved, both touched and amused. "The Chrono-Insect… the carrier used by Amun to create his duplicates…" "Sun" Deric murmured softly, as though many of his questions had now been answered. He then asked curiously: "What can it be used for? I mean, what about when it has died?" "I don't know." Under the believing and reverent gaze of "The Sun," "The Hangover" Alje suddenly felt a touch of humility. At that moment, "The Fool," seated at the head of the bronze long table, spoke calmly: "Certain ritual materials." This was Klein's inference based on the content of "The Book of Secrets." Yet he didn't worry at all about getting it wrong, as it was nearly unrefutable. Indeed, if no rituals requiring "The Time-Creature" had been found, it only meant that your experiences were still limited! Klein added smoothly, thinking it over. Certain rituals... The thoughts of "Justice" Odile and others instantly flowed like a stream. "Thank you, esteemed Sir The Fool." "Sol," Deric half rose to pay his respects, then steered the conversation toward the matter concerning the very existence of the Silver City, "the exploration party has returned—specifically, the one led by Elder Loviya, the Shepherd. They completed their exploration of the partially destroyed temple of the 'Fallen Creator' and have returned to the Silver City. What I've noticed, however, is that several of my familiar team members have undergone noticeable changes in character." "Their essence has been tainted by the 'True Creator,'" stated Aljer, the 'Hanged Man,' with unwavering confidence. "The 'True Creator'?" Audrey, representing 'Justice,' couldn't help but glance at the head of the bronze table. She remembered clearly—the 'True Creator' had once been disrupted in its descent by the followers of the 'Ace of Cups.' She had even speculated that the head of her Tarot order might be destined to become the 'Champion of the Evil Deities.' "Really?" Deric asked, expressing his disbelief. The Ace of Pentacles spoke calmly: "Please describe their changes in detail." "They still seem to be the same people, yet they've changed significantly—those who used to be optimistic now feel subdued, and those who used to smile warmly now only offer polite, restrained smiles..." Derek, the Sun, recounted all the anomalies he had observed, including the sudden improvement in the condition of the Shepherd, Elder Loviya. The Ace of Pentacles, Aljer, paused thoughtfully: "The situation may be more serious than you imagine. Contamination might be the best explanation. Should they have genuinely come to believe in the truth—the fallen Creator—that would indeed be troubling, as it would mean they could no longer be saved. In any case, their personalities, thoughts, and perspectives will gradually warp, transforming them into silent, unspoken madmen. You can focus on this aspect, enabling the other members of the Six-Body Council to notice the shift." "I've already reported this, yet the Chief seems to remain unconvinced." "Derek spoke softly, with a sense of wounded dignity. "The magician," Fotherst, sighed, "is that because your 'chief' suspects you're being possessed by Amon and is actively plotting against the city of Silver?" "Then what should I do? Even if I tell them about the 'Fallen Creator,' will they believe me?" Derek asked, his voice filled with anxiety. "The One Suspended" paused for a moment, then said, "In fact, your chief has probably begun paying more attention to the 'Shepherd' and the members of the exploration party as well. The city of Silver has managed to survive thus far, and its leadership maintains a fundamental level of vigilance—neither overlooking nor dismissing potential threats. The only issue is that their level of concern still falls short, perhaps even less than the attention they've given to your connection with Amon." Before the "Sun" even had a chance to speak, he added thoughtfully, "Perhaps we can use this incident to clear your name. Find an opportunity where one of the exploration team members displays the most pronounced anomalies and clashes with you—this way, the other members of the 'Six-Body Council' will notice something's off and take it more seriously. Meanwhile, hand over the suspected 'Chrono-creature' item, and explain that during the conflict, you suddenly became dazed, unsure of what was happening, only vaguely hearing someone shout 'The True Creator.' When you regained consciousness, you found yourself coughing up the creature. Regarding the gods of chaos, many of their methods and abilities are hesitant to be used—your 'Chief' will logically deduce that Amun's duplicate encountered a conflict with the lingering psychic contamination left by 'The True Creator,' resulting in its eventual dissolution into the now-dead creature. As a result, their monitoring of you will significantly ease. Simply remain composed for a while, and your suspicions will be completely lifted." "Why does the Knight of Pentacles seem so proficient in this matter..." thought Audrey of Justice, her mouth slightly open. Derek of the Sun brightened with interest, clearly convinced that the Knight of Pentacles truly deserved trust—having come up with such a splendid solution! "Then, how shall I make the members of the exploration team exhibit the most complete and extraordinary state?" he asked eagerly. The Knight of Pentacles, Alje, remained silent for several seconds before speaking: "I don't know." He then added: "If only there were something related to the 'True Creator'..." With a swift movement, Audrey of Justice turned her gaze toward the Knight of Fool, seated at the very head of the bronze table.