Before "The Hidden One" could respond, "Justice" Audrey added, "If you find this information valuable and wish to exchange it on a paid basis, I can provide a reasonable compensation." "No, thank you," said "The Hidden One" Cadrya. "As long as one is familiar with the Fenebport Mother Goddess Church, one naturally gains insight into such matters." While Cadrya had no doubt about Audrey's genuine intent to exchange value equally, she believed the latter had both the means and resources to meet her request. Still, she decided to share part of the information freely. This served two purposes: first, to strengthen Audrey's goodwill and lay the foundation for potential future transactions; second, to observe the reactions of the Tarot Circle members and gauge their standing within their own organizations and networks. I'm fairly familiar with Bishop Utrofsky, one of the devoted followers of the Earth Mother, yet I'm completely unaware of the relevant details... Of course, I do have a certain apprehension toward him—his height and build are quite imposing, so I've been making a point of speaking only with Emlyn White each time. In his quiet self-mockery, the "Fool" Kierin at the head of the bronze table chuckled to himself. It turns out that "vampires" come from the "pharmacist" path, and so does "Wu Wang"—which explains their reverence for the "Primordial Moon" and their lack of faith in the goddesses. The sealing artifact, the "Deep-Red Crown," that Miss Sharren received—could it have evolved from a "Deep-Red Scholar" or a bloodline viscount? Beyond creating a full moon effect and immunity to corresponding effects, it also grants remarkable speed, astonishing healing capabilities, and stronger dark magic spells. Its drawbacks can be resolved through the consumption of living human blood—indeed, it closely resembles a vampiric evolution. Among the various career paths under this route, some resemble the "seer" path, lacking clear continuity between stages, while others show a clear progression—quite puzzling. Linking together the scattered observations he had made before, Caine now felt a sense of clarity, yet still harbored questions. "Cardinal" Alje and "Magician" Forth, along with others, either appeared thoughtful, listened intently, or pretended to be uninterested—each reacting in a distinct way. Yet "The Hermit" Gardeleia could judge from these varied responses that they had previously had little knowledge of the "Vampires": "They occupy mid-to-lower positions within their respective organizations and power structures, which aligns with the characteristic of being newly integrated into the Tarot Circle and on a rapid ascent trajectory. 'The World' has shown no reaction—either deeply reserved, or already well-informed about the 'Vampires,' or both. After these repeated observations, one must concede that 'The World' is indeed the most noteworthy and most deserving of vigilance among the Tarot Circle members." "Justice" Odile listened with keen interest and thoughtfully considered her points, subtly raising her hand as if attending a private tutoring session: "Madam The Hermit, why is there no need for coordination or communication among the various sequences of 'The Moon'?" "The recluse, Galadriya, glanced at the 'Justice' lady and noticed that her gown and jewelry were entirely different from last time—none repeated, yet each exuded a sense of luxury and refinement. For a moment, she seemed to see portraits of the queen in her youth, each one dressed differently, as if no formal garment was ever worn twice. Galadriya paused and said: 'Different sequences within a single path don't necessarily need to be connected, nor do they have to appear linked on the surface. What unites them is that each belongs to the domain of the deity corresponding to that path. For instance, 'Moon' embodies spirituality, plants, beauty, certain aspects of life, and elements of darkness and the strange. Thus, this path includes healers in the plant domain, vampires in the life domain, and animal trainers who bridge life and spirit.' 'Vampires!' "Moon," Emlyn White emphasized, slightly lifting his chin, "this should be the reason why our vampire kin are all so handsome and beautiful." No, that's not it—I've seen countless vampires who are repulsive and fierce... "Sun" Deryck quietly countered in his mind. Is there really another way to explain this? It differs from Captain Dael's perspective... Different pathways represent different domains contained within Sequence 0. Or perhaps, the most accurate answer lies in the synthesis of both perspectives? I'm still uncertain about what domain Sequence 0 under the "Seer" pathway represents. The symbolic motif behind my chair seems to suggest something strange and ever-changing. Kline remained composed on the surface, yet his thoughts raced internally. "Justice" Audrey easily grasped the "Hermit" woman's explanation and began to speculate about the name of her own path sequence 0: "It's definitely not 'Dragon.' There are so many kinds of dragons, and countless abilities that aren't included here—this feels more like the domain represented by the 'Dragon of the Mind'... "I truly hope the 'Card of the Fool' gentleman can soon gather the sacrilegious card corresponding to this path... "The book 'Grosset's Travels' comes from the dragon lineage—I wonder if it has any connection to the 'Dragon of the Mind'..." At that moment, "Moon" Emlyn asked with confirmation: "So, to smoothly become a Count of the Bloodline, I too must embody the role of the 'Herbalist Professor,' even if I am naturally favored by the 'Moon'?" Whit, I know you'd like to emphasize the second half of that sentence... "Fool" Kline almost reached out with his right hand, gently pressing his chin. This was also one of the reasons he had commissioned the "Magician" to investigate the anomalies on Williams Street—he always felt that Emlyn White, the reserved and socially detached vampire, wasn't quite reliable yet. Another reason was that he knew the vampire was undoubtedly under secret surveillance by the High Council, and sending him to Williams Street would easily expose the underground ruins. "Yes," Gardelia, the "Keeper," nodded. The conversation continued, gradually winding down. "Justice" Odile seemed to recall something, leaned slightly, and turned her gaze toward the head of the bronze long table, "Mr. 'The Fool,' the second round of the government civil service examination officially concluded today—only the final interviews remain." Her tone was brisk and full of evident enthusiasm, as if reporting to her parents the outstanding results of a student who had just excelled. In her view, the government civil service unified examination initiative was something casually suggested by the "Knight" and then diligently championed through subtle guidance—her first real attempt to transform reality with exceptional ability—so she had been closely monitoring it and regularly reporting progress to the person who had originally proposed it. Has the second round of exams concluded? She wasn't sure whether Bensen would pass or whether he'd have a chance to make it to the final interview... Klein leaned back against the chair, suddenly reflecting. He gently nodded, with a smile. "Yes, that's correct." The "Justice" Audrey, now receiving praise from the "Knight," felt even more delighted, believing she had indirectly changed the lives of many people, giving those who had previously been confined to the lower-middle levels of society a real opportunity to rise into the upper echelons. The "Hermit" Gardeleia, listening to this exchange, couldn't help but frown, sensing that this approach was somewhat different from the style the Tarot had previously exhibited. "Could it be that the recent reforms in Roon Kingdom over the past six months have actually been quietly driven by the Tarot?" The noble young lady, "Justice," has played a significant role, hasn't she? If that's truly the case, I'll have to revise my understanding... These members, though not high in rank within the sequence or status within the organization, yet manage to influence world affairs to some extent? Gardelie withdraws her gaze, considering whether to gain deeper insights into the behind-the-scenes story of Roon's transformation through alternative channels. After a few more minutes of conversation, "The Fool" Caine announces the gathering is now concluded. As the others rise to offer their thanks, he ends the connection, leans back against the chair, and quietly gazes at the endless expanse of gray-white mist below, remaining still for a long time. She had originally worried that staying here would make the café owner unhappy and disrupt his ability to earn more money. But later she realized that many people, like herself, were waiting here, hoping the exams on the other side would conclude. As time passed, the mist on the glass windows grew thicker, and Melissa couldn’t help but extend her right hand, using her fingers to clear a still relatively clear space. Finally, she saw a crowd emerge from the examination hall, flowing toward her, and watched as the wooden door of the café, framed with glass, swung open, allowing seven or eight men and women to enter first. Bensen had just removed his slightly outdated hat and hadn’t yet managed to smooth out his high hairline when he noticed his sister standing up, slightly nervous, asking, “How did it go? I mean, were the questions today particularly difficult?” “For others, they might have been challenging, but I didn’t face any issues at all—arithmetic is my strength.” Bansen glanced around, noticing that everyone was engaged in conversation and paying no attention to him, and chuckled, "When the exam ended, I saw many papers still with large blank spaces. Do they really think a low-level government clerk could be a secretary of arithmetic? Then what's the difference between hiring a shaggy baboon and hiring them?" Melissa sighed with relief, glanced at her brother, then turned back, saying, "Bansen, if you're truly confident, you should start thinking about interviews now. You must buy yourself a set of decent new clothes." "That can wait until tomorrow. Today, we just need to celebrate—I've already decided on a restaurant." Bansen smiled and pointed outside. Melissa pressed her lips together, looking at her brother with serious determination: "I've already bought the meat and vegetables." Bansen exchanged a few seconds of steady gaze with his sister, then gave in and looked away. "Alright, let's go home." …above the gray mist, Caine gradually regained his thoughts, calmed his emotions, and began to consider how to address the issue of the "True Maker's" spiritual contamination within the "Eye of Pure Black."