The method to isolate the exceptional traits affected by the mental contamination of the unruly ones... "The Recluse" Galadriya glanced at "The World," guessing that the latter might be holding one or two of the exceptional traits left behind by the unruly ones, and that among them, one likely pertained to "The World's" own ascension or that of someone closely connected to him. This inference was quite straightforward, as if the exceptional traits were not used as the primary ingredient in the potion, the presence or absence of residual mental contamination from the unruly ones would not matter much—merely resulting in powerful negative effects, akin to a seal, but such an outcome was still manageable. Calmly, Caine guided "The World" to respond in a hoarse voice: "Write it down and pass it to me." As he spoke, Caine had intended to offer a word of encouragement to the younger "Sun," praising his reliability and commitment, yet he paused, considering "The World's" reserved and introspective demeanor—someone who, without a clear purpose, would not linger on unnecessary words. No, there's also an additional purpose behind it... To keep the younger "Sun" adhering to his principles as a person, many future matters will become considerably easier—simply put, it will make it much simpler to reap the benefits... Of course, this comes at the cost of enduring the injuries caused by his straightforwardness and honesty. In the eyes of the "Justice" lady and the "Balance" gentleman, the "World" is a seasoned, shrewd, and experienced player who should certainly be mindful of such issues. In the span of a thought, Caine prompted the "World" to emit a deep, resonant laugh: "You truly are someone who keeps your promises—your character is truly admirable." The "Balance" gentleman raised an eyebrow and then addressed the "Sun," Deric, with a proactive tone: "I'm quite interested in this area—what can I offer in return?" His intention was clear: close the deal with a modest price, and if the price exceeded his expectations, he would simply walk away—after all, he didn't currently need it. Derek, just praised a moment ago, was still immersed in his delight. After pausing for two seconds, he spoke with exceptional sincerity: "Mr. The Hermit, no thanks—ever since you've been offering me advice and helping me navigate difficulties, this gesture shall serve as my gratitude." ...If "The World" were a real person, currently drinking, he would surely have sprayed the liquid out of his mouth at this very moment. Fortunately, he wasn't drinking, nor was he a real person. "The Fool" Klein, relying entirely on the extraordinary grace of a clown, managed only to barely contain the shifts in his facial expression. "..." The Hermit found himself momentarily at a loss for words, completely taken aback by "The Sun's" response. Having drifted at sea for so many years, experiencing countless events, his worldview had long evolved from black-and-white to a predominantly gray tone—yet at this very moment, he felt an unexpected sense of humility. "Your character is truly admirable," Alje quickly regained his composure and praised the young "Sun" warmly. Don't learn how I speak! Can't you just say something different?... "World" glanced at "The Hanged Man" once, while "The Fool" sighed quietly—old-fashioned fries were always the same. How dull! Not dull like an ox, actually—duller than a sheep! "The Moon" Emlyn silently criticized "The Sun" without a word. Since this morning, he'd been looking forward to this Tarot gathering, having successfully been promoted to Baron and eager to find a way to subtly showcase his new status. They might not notice—"The Fool" being the exception... "The Hanged Man" should be able to sense it. I'll do something later to make them realize I'm now a noble Baron. Emlyn listened intently, thinking ahead. As for "The Sun"'s remarks, "Justice" Odile didn't feel jealous or upset, knowing clearly that "The Hanged Man" was primarily responsible for guiding each of them, while she and the others only occasionally offered suggestions. Doing good naturally brings good rewards... I hope the "Temperance" gentleman will become a bit more kind from now on... She watched across the way with delight, temporarily content to forgo the cost of money to achieve the extraordinary trait of spiritual contamination. "Sun" Deric swiftly turned back, securing the " Fool's" agreement, and soon manifested two yellow-brown sheepskins. Caine guided "World" to take one, eagerly scanning it over: "There are two approaches. First, use an item capable of stealing others' extraordinary abilities to extract the lingering spiritual contamination from the unstable one, then, before the stealing ability fades, reconfigure the extraordinary trait into a potion. This way, the spiritual contamination won't return—it will simply dissipate. Second, establish a ritual, seeking the assistance of one of the two powerful magical artifacts in our Silver City, using its feedback to shatter the extraordinary trait, thereby causing the spiritual contamination to evaporate. Afterward, the extraordinary trait will gradually gather itself on its own." I can only obtain the corresponding ritual procedures and not the precise description of the item. Only the elders of the Six-Body Council are qualified to understand and preside over such rituals. "The ritual sequence is... Hmm... Caine's thoughts raced, and he nearly forgot to operate the dummy world: 'Indeed, the first approach was something I hadn't considered before... The seal object behind the Charnes Gate in Tingen City—the "Vessel Thief"—can steal a target's extraordinary abilities, including mental contamination, which makes perfect logical sense. The issue lies in the mental contamination within the "Eye of All Black." It isn't ordinary extraordinary ability—it originates from the evil deity, the "True Maker." Whether the ability-holder is a special extraordinary being or a magical artifact with similar properties, both struggle immensely against this kind of mental contamination. The former collapses completely on the spot, while the latter is directly overwhelmed and infected. In theory, one could sacrifice a similar magical artifact, replacing the "Eye of All Black" with it so that the latter is infected instead. However, the timing must be precisely accurate—there must be absolutely no room for error, or both will be contaminated." Klein quickly assessed the feasibility of the first approach, while the second method aligned closely with his earlier deductions and Edwena's speculation, differing only in some details. "The two powerful magical items from Silver City are at most '0' level—basically not relics left behind by any true god or a Sequence-0 entity. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so disheveled in the God-Abandoned Lands. Therefore, can we conclude that divine power isn't strictly necessary to shatter extraordinary properties? Might not an angel-level entity suffice?" According to the small "Sun," during the Second Age, angels were equal to deities, at best considered divine beings. "Well, there's one thing that supports this: the Sea God, Cavituwa, only inherited part of the exceptional traits of Gishinam; the rest remains in the Book of the Cataclysms—there may even be a third part, hidden somewhere, which helped that high-ranking celestial elf remain viable after death. In any case, it's clear that Gishinam's exceptional traits have been divided into at least two parts, which is no different from the essence of shattering such traits. "Consistently verified, we can preliminarily conclude that, with the proper ritual, the returns of an angelic-level powerhouse can also shatter exceptional traits. Then comes the question: where can I find an angel? "Azk may have been at his peak, but now he's clearly not yet recovered—he's currently at the level of a Saint. As for the Serpent of Fate, Will Onsaitin, he's still just a fetus; he hasn't even been born yet. Klein didn't dwell on it further; he decided to conclude the Tarot reading before deciding on the next steps. At this moment, Algier, the "Ace of Pentacles," quickly scanned the material and gained a solid grasp of its content. From this, he formed a hypothesis: "It's likely that the 'World' is being asked to discover on its own how to overcome the spiritual contamination within its exceptional nature—this should be the trial the 'Knight of the Fool' has set for his followers. "Yet, does this also suggest that the 'Knight of the Fool' has only now recovered to the level of the Saint, not yet reaching the Angelic stage? Otherwise, there would be no need for such complexity—direct removal would suffice. "How long has it been? Just over seven months, and the 'Knight of the Fool' has already reached this level... Yes, He can now even respond on behalf of the 'Sea God' Cavitua! "In another year or two, He should be able to begin fully breaking free of the seal and stand at the pinnacle of the Angelic stage—only one step away from his ultimate goal." "Ignoring the 'Pendulum's' reaction, the 'Wanderer' Cadricia glanced at 'The World' for a moment, thought for a few seconds, and smiled softly. "I wonder if among those methods there's one I'm familiar with. 'I can offer free guidance—those on the 'Sun' path, the 'Unshadowed,' can directly purify the spiritual contamination within exceptional traits.'" The 'Wanderer' lady had been much more proactive than last time... Was it a matter of adjusting her mindset, pursuing a specific purpose, or had she realized others were less capable and no longer felt the need to be so cautious? First, Klein was struck by Cadricia's demeanor as a 'Star Above,' then he felt a deep sense of joy at having secured a third method—one that came from the Silver City's lack of representatives on the 'Sun' path. Yet, I still can't find any 'Unshadowed' to assist me. I do have a partial recipe for the 'Unshadowed' elixir, though." He gently manipulated 'The World' to adjust his words, then turned to Cadricia with a low, warm smile. "Thank you for your generosity, Madam the Then he swiftly switched into salesperson mode and addressed Deric of the Sun: "Have you heard of a book called *The Travels of Grolth*?" Deric of the Sun thought seriously and sincerely shook his head. "No." "No..." Klein almost couldn't proceed with his next words. Fortunately, he steadied himself, allowing the World to speak as if to itself: "It's a magical book originating from the dragon race. Its previous owners have often vanished." "Originating from the dragon race?" Deric of Justice noticed the emphasis with keen attention and asked with genuine interest. "Indeed. A remarkable figure is currently planning to sell it for 8,000 pounds." said the World, his voice hoarse. He didn't increase the price on Edwenna's offer because he hadn't yet submitted a counterproposal—this was his margin of profit. Moreover, even if Edwenna remained firm on 8,000 pounds, it would be worthwhile to invest the time to study the research on "The Travels of Grollese." Audrey pressed her lips slightly together, glanced sideways, and asked cautiously, "What's special about it?" "...To be studied," said the World, choosing honesty. "I'll think about it," Audrey replied, not rushing to commit, since 8,000 pounds wasn't a small sum for her—especially after just having settled the cost of "the lie." Her father, Lord Holborough, would find it hard to accept a book whose utility remained unclear. And on her own, she would need to save for three or four months—provided, of course, that she had already secured the extraordinary quality of "the psychologist." So she turned instead to the World to inquire about the "psychologist" quality. ...This week, the focus has mainly been on hunting down "the diseases that are spreading," but so far without success—no suitable replacement pasture has been found yet... Caine felt momentarily embarrassed, sensing that the image of the world as gloomy and seasoned had been somewhat tarnished.