Equally bewildered was "Moon" Emlyn. Concepts such as "redemption rose," "fate angel," and "cycle disruption" lay entirely beyond his understanding—each word was comprehensible on its own, yet the phrases themselves made no sense when strung together. Could it be that the seemingly youthful "Sun" had just escaped the pursuit of an angel? Emlyn made sense of the fragments he could grasp. After "Sun" Deryck expressed his gratitude to "The Fool," "The Pendragon" slightly adjusted his posture, leaning slightly toward him, and began in a calm tone: "What exactly happened?" Derek didn't hide his thoughts, offering a candid response: "Miss Justice, Mr. The Empress, Miss The Magician, Mr. The World—thank you for your concern, and thank you for your earlier suggestions. During our sixth exploration, I've attempted..." He faithfully recounted the actions he had taken and the corresponding outcomes, placing particular emphasis on the fact that the young boy Jack hailed from Emnate Port, and on the specific details of the mural depicting the "Rose of Redemption." Emnate Port... Indeed, that strange young boy Jack was truly from the Kingdom of Luon. That meant the "Divine Abandoned Land," where the Silver City stood, was somehow connected to the northern and southern continents. With the right method and location, entry might be possible... Cline listened with a composed air, forming certain judgments in his mind. Emmart Port lies to the east of Tinggen and is one of the most renowned seaports in the central region of the Roon Kingdom, situated north and south of Priz Port, together supporting more than half of Beckland's supply needs. Miss Daili, the Seer, once resided there, and Mr. Z of the Circle of the Radiant seems to have done so as well—Caine recalled several past memories. The same assessment emerged in the minds of the "Hanged Man" Aljere, "Justice" Odile, and "Magician" Folshe. Some of them were simply thrilled, while others felt a mixture of curiosity and concern, fearing that the ever-expanding darkness surrounding the Silver City would continue to spread, eventually engulfing both the northern and southern continents and the five great oceans. "The chief told me that, based on previous events and the reminders I provided, he had recalled some content from ancient texts—its authenticity uncertain—reporting that when the 'Lord who creates all, the All-knowing, All-powerful God' gazes upon this land, numerous angels surround Him, and among them, eight angelic kings—closest to the Divine Throne—serve as leaders, including the God's own offspring." Derek, recalling Colín's words as a "Hunter of Monsters," spoke slowly, "He suspects that Amun is the 'Time King' among the 'Kings of the Angels,' and the figure depicted in the mural is the 'Fate King,' Ulroh, the 'One Who Swallows the Tail.'" Eight 'Kings of the Angels'? Eight angelic kings closest to the Divine Seat? Audrey, embodying the virtue of 'Justice,' was visibly excited. With growing curiosity, she asked: "Mr. Sun, what are the titles and names of the other six 'Kings of the Angels'?" "The chief didn't say anything, and I didn't dare ask..." Deric of the Sun replied with a touch of embarrassment. How eager I am to know the answer... unconsciously, Odile turned her gaze toward the head of the bronze table, her eyes fixed on the "Knight of Fools" veiled in gray mist, hoping for an answer. She had already decided what she was willing to sacrifice for it. What am I supposed to do? I don't know... Claine managed to suppress a twitch at the corner of his mouth. Of course, he wasn't entirely in the dark—he had a good guess as to which two of the "Kings of Angels" he was dealing with. "The spirits within the underground ruins describe the Medici family as one of the founders of the 'Rose of Redemption.' From the mural, Ulurus, the 'Angel of Fate,' is likely one of the leading figures of the 'Rose of Redemption,' placing him on par with the Medici family—thus, the Medici possess an 'Angel King,' though it remains uncertain whether He has already fallen. The Medici family may hold the 'Hunter's Path,' also known as the 'Red Priest's Path,' and thus, the 'Angel King' title should be either 'Red Angel' or 'War Angel.' Since the Divine Heir is the 'Angel King,' and Amun is one of the 'Time Angels,' Adam is certainly one too, though his specific title remains undetermined. As for the other four 'Angel Kings,' I'm still unsure who they are—perhaps one or more of them are among the members of the 'Dusk Monks.' Possibly!" The "Dusk Hermit" order holds the "Fallen Cosmocrator" in contempt, corresponding to the "Redemption Rose" order that venerates this malevolent deity—perhaps this very dynamic indeed stems from the early days of the several "Kingly Angels"... "By the way, there's a somewhat weaker but still compelling piece of evidence from the mythos of the Silver City: the divine authority of the ancient god, Angerwied, the "Dragon of Imagination," was withdrawn by the Cosmocrator. Logically, it's not implausible that the Creator would have granted a portion of this authority to the "Kingly Angels" seated beside the throne. Moreover, the descriptions and speculations in Rosel's journal suggest that the "Dusk Hermit" order might possess 'spectators'—that is, angels of the "Imaginative" path, possibly even exceeding the angelic rank—thus forming a clear correspondence. Hermes himself has lived through that history..." As the thought unfolded, Caine offered a gentle smile. "You'll come to know this eventually." Once I've fully clarified the details, I'll share the relevant information with you... he added mentally. Noticing the "Wise Man" hadn't responded, "Justice" Audrey sighed slightly and turned her gaze away, signaling the young "Sun" to continue. "The "Hanged Man" Aljere, however, had a bold idea: "The history before the Great Cataclysm is no longer verifiable. At the end of Season Three, during the early Fourth Age, there were only six primary deities, plus Amun and the 'Tail-Eater'—that makes exactly eight. Didn't they gain advantage from the departure of the Creator and thus successfully ascend to Sequence 0?" For a moment, Aljere felt his idea might be a heresy worthy of being burned at the stake, yet he was filled with an uncontrollable excitement. Only after struggling to calm himself did he focus again on listening to the young "Sun" tell the story. As for all this, "Moon" Emlyn could only respond with a look of bewilderment. Though the House of Blood has a long history and lives a long time, possessing knowledge of many events before the Great Cataclysm, that knowledge centers primarily on the time before the First Ancestor's slumber and does not extend to the so-called "King of the Angels." While Deric spoke about Colin, the city's chief scientist, dismantling the cycle of fate, Caine was thinking of something else: "It's fairly certain that Ulorius, the 'Devourer of Tails,' is the Sequence 1 'Mercury Serpent' of the 'Monsters' path. Does every 'Angel King' correspond to a Sequence 1 rank? Could the 'Fate Angel' be the very 'Mercury Serpent' pursuing Will. Oncetin? If so, that would mean the 'True Creator's' influence in Beckland extends far beyond Mr. A and his associates—only the intense rivalry between two 'Mercury Serpents' for the Sequence 0 position has absorbed Ulorius's full attention, leaving him otherwise unattended. "Of course, it's possible that Will. Oncetin himself is Ulorius, though the probability is not high. The 'Redemption Rose' hosts numerous half-gods and even angels, so it's unlikely that Ulorius would have no secure foundation to rely upon when restarting his efforts with a mere ordinary human." "There's another possibility: neither of the two 'Mercury Serpents' in Beckland might be the 'Angel of Fate'; the latter remains active in the land abandoned by the gods. In that case, we'd have three 'Mercury Serpents' in total." After recounting the story of their escape, "The Sun" Deric once again expressed his gratitude. Even on the second hearing, the repeated, cyclical experience still sent shivers down the spines of "Justice" Odile and the others, leaving them both curious and apprehensive. This has surpassed my understanding of extraordinary powers—thankfully, thanks to Mr. The Fool's assistance! Odile sincerely praised the host of the Tarot Circle in her heart, feeling more confident than ever. "The Hangman" Aljir and others shared similar thoughts, believing the repeated experience to be nearly miraculous, something only the divine could break. Fortunately, the host of the Tarot Circle was indeed a divine being—the very embodiment of the God, Mr. The Fool himself! At that moment, Deric, the "Sun," turned toward the other side and said sincerely, "Miss Magician, due to some unforeseen circumstances on our way back to Silver City—though all have now been resolved—our pace has been delayed, and we have not been able to return in time. Your food spirit, the stomach pouch, will still need to wait one or two more days. Honestly, I feel as though my monitoring has now been lifted." "Perfect," said Firth, the "Magician," exhaling a deep breath. She had already sold the mirror dragon's eyes to Miss Justice and received 1,000 pounds in cash. After conveying the specific results to Mr. Dorian, her honesty was praised and commended. Dorian explained that the initial price of 800 pounds was set with the intention of offering her a modest "handling fee" of around 100 pounds, thereby making the remaining 200 pounds her additional gain—thus, she earned a total of 300 pounds from this transaction, plus her original savings, amounting to 650 pounds, sufficient to purchase a gastronome's stomach. With this experience, Dorian gained considerable trust, and began sharing more details about the materials. "I'll need at least two weeks to fully absorb the surplus potions—no need to rush," Furse remarked, turning to the man across the table. "Mr. The Hangman, we have news regarding the dragon-eye hawk's eyes you require—2,200 pounds." Furse had originally quoted 2,000 pounds, but reserved room for negotiation and aimed to secure a bit more. "2,200 pounds," Mr. The Hangman, Aljer, could not help but furrow his brow. After acquiring the "Windsong" potion formula, his financial situation had become increasingly strained, though he still held some private reserves—either because they were personally useful or because they would remain difficult to sell in the long run. Huffing out a quiet breath, he spoke calmly: "Very well, but I need some time to gather funds. Also, your price is rather high—I have several alternative sources where I can secure the same formula at a lower cost. Ninety pounds is the maximum I'm willing to pay." "Unacceptable. Two thousand pounds—this is non-negotiable!" responded Folvess, the "Magician," without hesitation. She feared that if she raised her voice too much, the other party might lose interest in the deal. Alger nodded immediately: "Agreed!" Now... Folvess was momentarily taken aback. Watching the transaction unfold, Emlyn, the "Moon," thought for a moment, then eagerly asked: "Among you, who knows how the vampire lineage can strengthen itself without relying on gifts from elders?" As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a wave of eyes turning toward him. Blood族? Are these the legendary vampires? "Justice" Audrey's eyes sparkled as she studied "Moon"先生. As a novelist, "Magician" Forliss undoubtedly held various vivid or eccentric imaginations about the blood族, his gaze equally bright and lively. Blood族? "The Turner" Aljer was momentarily taken aback, then his brows relaxed. A vampire hidden in the darkness, oozing pus, moving like the wind? "The Sun" Deric couldn't help but glance at Emlin with interest. Blood族? "The World" reacted only a moment later, regaining his usual, essential composure.