The Son of the Creator? "The Hangover" Alje was also startled by the description of the Hermit, his eyebrows twitching slightly. Yet he didn't ask directly, as it might reveal certain details, and he trusted that someone would naturally take the initiative. "The Son of the Creator?" The Magician, Forlith, asked with genuine interest. She had not expected that, beyond titles like "The Disbeliever" and "King of the Angels," Amun held such a remarkable identity—she was genuinely curious. The Hermit, Gautherika, glanced at her, maintaining her steady tone: "It is said that when the First Creator first divided Himself into various deities and races, two infants were born within His own body—one of whom was the Disbeliever, Amun." "The murals in Amun's tomb don't quite match your description. When Amun and Adam were born, the Creator had only just awakened, having just reclaimed the powers of the ancient gods and was now seated upon the sacred mountain, surrounded by a host of angels, being praised and glorified—there was not a single sign of decay or dissolution. The mural does, however, align somewhat with the historical records of the Silver City. Perhaps the Creator indeed awakened twice, or perhaps the original Creator and the one described in the Silver City's records—Amun's father—were not the same being, but rather successive in nature, one succeeding the other." While listening to the "Keeper" woman's account, Caine made several observations in his mind. Amun, after all, was the son of the Creator. Such a lineage was no less distinguished than that of the true gods! And yet, the Fool—our Tarot Circle had so effortlessly purified His incarnation, resolved His possession... "Justice" Audrey recalled the past events and suddenly felt that, without realizing it, she had surpassed ordinary extraordinary beings in so many ways; the circles and levels between them were not merely a hundredfold apart! With genuine interest, she asked, "Madam, the Seeker, do you know the name of the other Child of the Creator?" "Adam," said "The Hermit" Cadellia, offering a brief word. ... "Justice" Audrey was clearly taken aback, as her question had only required a simple response—either "I know" or "I don't know." Only after receiving the affirmative answer would she have proceeded to ask more specific questions and declared her willingness to pay. Who would have thought that "The Hermit" simply named "Adam" right away. She wasn't particularly invested in these details... yet she clearly had a wealth of knowledge. From this subtle observation, Audrey inferred something and glanced at her with a slight shift of her gaze. "I've never heard of a figure named Adam." "Neither have I," replied Gauthier, the 'Hermit,' "Beyond being recorded as the son of the Creator, He seems to have vanished entirely—there's almost no trace of Him in the records of the Fourth Age." Indeed, Adam was quite enigmatic. Having studied in depth the angelic families associated with Solomon, Tudor, and Trentsost in the Fourth Age, I had never heard of Him—unless it was for that live broadcast from Arodos, where the Steam Church explored the tomb of Amun. Even then, I wasn't familiar with His name. Had He fallen prematurely? Or was He quietly hidden, plotting something in the shadows? Klein murmured these thoughts to himself. Meanwhile, Audrey unconsciously glanced toward the 'Hanged Man,' only to find him likewise giving a gentle shake of his head. Amon is the King of Angels—Adam surely deserves that title. The records of Silver City should mention it... "Justice," Odile turned immediately to "Sun" Deric. For some reason, Deric instantly grasped the meaning "Justice" had intended, and felt a touch of embarrassment. "We never knew Adam, any more than we knew Amon. I had always been unable to find any ancient texts about the King of Angels. I believe it was because I was still at a lower rank back then, lacking the qualifications. I will continue seeking such materials." The King of Angels... "The Hidden One," Gadelia subtly moved her finger, noting the term. Knowing that "Justice" would surely respond to her question, she didn't wait, but spoke directly: "Amon is the King of Angels in your tradition?" "Yes." "Justice" Audrey, in gratitude for the kind gesture of the "Recluse" lady earlier, explained in detail: "According to the records of Silver City, the Creator is surrounded by countless angels, among whom the leaders—the eight closest to the divine throne—are known as the Kings of the Angels. 'We currently know of only a few Kings of the Angels. First, there is Uloleus, the 'Devourer of Tails,' the 'Fate Angel' mentioned in the ancient texts of Silver City. Second, there is Medicis, briefly referenced by the 'Fool,' whose title we currently do not know. Third, we have conjectured that Amen might be the 'Time Angel' among the Kings of the Angels. Since he is a King of the Angels, and Adam is also a son of the Creator, it is likely that Adam is as well." We know so few—how can that be considered few? I didn't even know the title 'King of the Angels' existed, yet you already possess half of them! Your hierarchy has not a single member who ranks above me!" The "Recluse" Gardeleia nearly lost her words. Only at this point did "Moon" Emlin truly grasp the meaning of the Angel King, and upon deciding to return to the real world, began searching for traces of the other Angel Kings within the hidden history preserved by the Bloodline. "The Hidden One" Gautheria remained silent for two seconds before saying, "Did 'Sun' Sir once suffer an affliction from Amun?" "Yes," answered "Sun" Deric honestly, "that was his incarnation. However, he has since been purified by 'The Fool' Sir, and I sustained no injury." Purified by 'The Fool' Sir... Gautheria restrained herself from turning toward the highest seat at the bronze long table. She had originally assumed that she had already gained a clear understanding of the " Fool's" condition—knowing that He was still in the process of revival, with limited power at his disposal, which was why He had sought the identity of the "Sea God" and obtained the staff. But now, the current situation was making her question that assumption. The "Fool" seemed like an iceberg, with the submerged portion far more formidable and unpredictable than she had imagined! He had effortlessly dismantled Amun's plans… could He, under certain circumstances, briefly transcend his limitations and unleash the full power of a divine being? Gauthier's inner resolve settled; she didn't press further, simply closing her mouth with cautious restraint. "Which path does it belong to? I mean, which extraordinary path does the 'Disbeliever' path belong to?" Audrey asked curiously. Gardelis answered without hesitation: "The 'Thief' path. It's said that when they reach the rank of Saint or Angel, they can deceive fate, manipulate the rules, and become parasites of time." That sounds impressive indeed... Audrey silently admired it. Then she casually asked, "What can the 'Time Parasite' be used for?" Excellent question! "The Fool" Caine clapped his praise to "Justice" Miss. He perked up, eager to hear the answer from Lady the 'Wise One.' —He actually had a 'Time Parasite' right in his cluttered office! "It's a spiritually rich material with unique properties, useful for certain rituals or for crafting high-level sigils," Gardelis replied. Then, unexpectedly, she sighed, a touch wistful. She remembered the nightmare of being pursued by knowledge, the overwhelming information pressing against her skull like it were bursting her head. Yet even so, there were still many things she didn't understand. If the "Hidden Sage" hadn't gone mad and could teach her knowledge bit by bit, she would have been delighted to follow Him. Gauthier sighed softly. That would be useful enough... As for how to use it, she still had other people to consult. Caine satisfied himself with manipulating the "World," then turned to Emlyn. "Mr. Moon, I'd like to speak with you privately." Wasn't the transaction complete? Emlyn, the "Moon," nodded slightly with a touch of curiosity. "Very well." The "World" immediately requested an appointment with the "Fool," successfully securing the status of being shielded from others. Then, he looked at Emlyn White and said, "I would like you to recall every action of Leonard Mitchell and demonstrate it to me." "Why?" Emlyn, the "Moon," asked in surprise. "This involves some secrets," Caine manipulated the "World" with a concise reply. His true objective wasn't to purchase that magical artifact—it was to observe Leonard Mitchell. That man was deeply concealed... and so was the "World," which had willingly invested 7,500 pounds merely for investigation! Nevertheless, the artifact was indeed impressive. Wasn't the "World" always seeking methods to combat spiritual contamination within the extraordinary? This should prove useful. Emlyn suppressed the swirling thoughts, carefully recalled his own perception of Leonard Mitchell, and, with the assistance of Mr. The Fool, transformed these recollections into a flowing stream of luminous images. The stream settled into the "World's" hands, and Caine swiftly reviewed it. He confirmed that Leonard indeed knew of the old man's existence, but could not determine whether he understood the threat. Temporarily setting aside the relevant thoughts, Caine removed the shielding, allowing the Tarot members to continue. At that moment, "Justice" Audrey was gently reminded by the "World" gentleman's private conversation and quickly turned to Firth, asking with concern, "Miss Magician, have there been any anomalies on Williams Street?" "That will have to be answered by the 'World' gentleman," Firth said, somewhat hesitant. Before "Justice" Audrey could speak again, Caine had maneuvered the "World" and responded in a hoarse voice: "There have been anomalies. But I've already notified the Night and Steam Churches. Should there be further issues, perhaps I'll need your assistance." "Excellent!" "Justice" Audrey sighed quietly in relief. Notified the Night and Steam Churches... that is... "The Hidden One" Gardeleia found the description utterly absurd. In her perception, the Tarot society was inherently adversarial to the official establishment, with irreconcilable contradictions between them; yet the way "The World" handled the situation and the language used suggested that the Tarot society was, in fact, a cooperative body with the official establishment. With this sense of contrast, she listened quietly to the remaining exchanges and bowed gracefully as she departed at the conclusion of the "Knight" speaker. Soon, above the gray mist, only Caine remained alone.