The "Hermit" likewise drew connections between the extraordinary abilities held by the "Leymano Travel Notes" and "World" Gelmán Sparo, as well as the staff in the hands of the "Priest of the Fool," originating from the "Sea God" Cavituwa. Could the "Fool" possibly demonstrate the semi-divine powers of storm and his own domain—at some cost? That would be better than turning to the Moes Monastery, which would make them aware that I possess the "Leymano Travel Notes." Hmm, I'll write a letter to the Queen—perhaps she'll showcase her abilities aboard the "Future." Gardelica grew increasingly convinced of the book's value beyond its immediate level, deeply regretting that the "Magician" only leases it, rather than sells it. Meanwhile, the "Moon" Emlyn quietly exhaled a sigh of relief, knowing that the exceptional lightning abilities pose a significant threat to artificial vampires—just as much so to the bloodline. That's excellent. I was still worried I'd have to reach out to "The Sun," deliver "Lyman's Travel Notes" to him, ask him to demonstrate his purification abilities and document them... With that, Emlyn felt a great relief, glanced at "The Sun" Deryck beside him, and said to "The Magician" Folshe: "Deal." For 400 pounds plus some exceptional abilities, the record of what he'd accomplished was quite reasonable. It's truly a swift way to earn money—and he's also gaining access to extraordinary abilities. Folshe suddenly felt a bright future ahead and smiled warmly, saying: "Certainly, after the gathering I'll have 'The Fool' deliver them directly to you." Then, she turned to "The Hermit" Gardeleia and said: "Madam, the direct descendant of the Abraham family has now responded. Would you like to speak privately, or shall I convey your message directly?" "The Hermit" Gardeleia thought for a moment and replied: "Private conversation." "Soon, everyone else's senses were silenced," the magician Folshe recounted her teacher's words: "They aren't particularly clear on what happened with the 'Gate' gentleman, knowing only two points—no, three. First, among their family's ancestors, there was one who claimed to be the 'Gate' gentleman. Second, this ancestor disappeared during the 'Four Kings' War, and ever since, they have been tirelessly searching for his whereabouts. Third, during full moons and blood moons, they hear murmurs that can cause complete loss of control. Additionally, they are currently unwilling to make direct contact." The third point was Folshe's own addition—she hoped that the 'Keeper' lady and the mysterious queen behind her could use this to gain deeper insight into the 'Gate' gentleman's story, thereby aiding the Abraham family in breaking their curse. Was the 'Gate' gentleman an ancestor of the Abraham family, who disappeared during the 'Four Kings' War, and who generated murmurs every full moon? Yes, the latter point has been confirmed by the Sir Fool, with no questions—so, although the Sir Door has gone missing, He continues to influence extraordinary beings of the same bloodline through his murmurs during the full moon and blood moon, as well as those who have used specific objects, indicating that He has not entirely lost contact with the real world. Thus, the Emperor has come into contact with Him? The Queen once mentioned that members of the Abraham family had served the Emperor at the outset. Gauthier has a faint sense of intuition, and nods slightly: "Should there be any further issues, I will continue to relay them to you. I will settle the remaining 650 pounds today." With 650 pounds from today, plus the 400 pounds from the Sir Moon, I will net 1,050 pounds today. Adding the 730 pounds I already had, and the additional thousand pounds or so that may remain after selling two properties and paying the Sir World's fee, my savings will exceed 3,000 pounds! Thus, the additional material needed for the "Scribe" was now sufficient, even with some left over—at this moment, Folveth suddenly felt a bit more affluent. This made her consider whether to assist Hoo in acquiring the extraordinary qualities of the "Inquisitor," thereby offsetting the passive risks he had borne during the incident involving Mr. X. Before Folveth could speak, the "World" Gervais Sparrow, his voice low and resonant, interjected: "I require a magical item from the 'Thief's Path,' either corresponding to Sequence 9 or Sequence 8." "The 'Hermit'" Gadelia considered and then said: "I can inquire on your behalf, though items from the 'Thief's Path' are not common and may come with a premium." "No problem," the "World" replied. He then had the puppet take a moment to glance at the now-wealthier "Magician" lady: "I'm offering to sell a remarkable trait of the 'Inquisitor' for just 1,000 pounds." Typically, a sequence-7 exceptional trait of this caliber would fetch around 1,200 pounds. But Caine now holds two such traits, and since he had arranged the gathering hosted by Miss Hoo, he anticipated it might pose some risk to her, so he offered a slight discount. For 1,000 pounds—this is a supermarket special! Yet why did Mr. World know I wanted it? Ah, he is a devoted follower of Mr. The Fool. He previously held the 'Inquisitor' trait, and he was well aware that I could afford it now. Miss Foulis paused for two seconds, nearly forgetting to respond. Throughout this exchange, "Justice" Audrey held back her impulse to shop, knowing that Hoo needed such items. 1,000 pounds? What extraordinary qualities does the Interrogator possess? After carefully pondering whether the world might have an underlying intention, Gauthier, the Hidden One, heard the Lady of the Magician declare: "Agreed!"... I haven't even made an offer yet... Gauthier murmured to herself internally, yet remained silent on the surface. She sensed a curious alignment between the World and the Magician in this matter, so she refrained from interrupting. Likewise, she noticed that the Hanged Man had recently experienced a series of positive developments—feeling more vibrant and confident than ever before. He had recently purchased the magical recipe and primary ingredients from the Singer of the Sea, and had also consulted me about where to find non-storm-church Obrunis sea monsters. This likely relates to the ritual. Had he been promoted? Gauthier suddenly felt a sense of urgency. As the renowned "Star above the Stars," she has always carried a subtle sense of psychological superiority at the Tarot gatherings. However, recently, first "World" Germaine Sparrow has demonstrated the prowess of a pirate general, and then "The Pendant" has risen to Sequence 5—especially one skilled in naval warfare—making her feel that her sense of superiority is no longer valid and sparking a long-overdue sense of urgency. Yet, I'm currently at Sequence 4, the boundary between spirit and divinity—how easy can it be to advance? I've prepared for years, yet still haven't seen any hope. In her heart, Gauthier sighed and turned her gaze toward "World" Germaine Sparrow, proactively asking, "Have you secured the mythical creature's bloodline?" She'd been waiting for you to bring it up! The Fool, Kline, smiled calmly as he watched the transaction unfold, subtly guiding the "World" to a raspy chuckle. "The Angel asked me to inquire of you," he said, "what price would you offer for a single drop of blood? And He emphasized that this price must satisfy Him." An Angel? Could the "World" make direct contact with an Angel? And persuade one to give a mere drop of blood! Audrey, representing "Justice," was first startled, then quickly composed herself, turning her gaze toward the head of the bronze long table. She suspected that the "Fool," Kline, might be speaking to the Angels who served him personally. Like the others, including the "Magician," she had previously assumed that the "World" merely knew where Angels or Angelic relics might be found—she hadn't expected him to be conversing directly with them. After all, Angels walking among mortals were roughly equivalent to the heads of the seven great Churches! Indeed... Alje, the "Hangman," murmured silently, feeling his earlier conjecture confirmed. No wonder he is the one favored by the Sir of the Fool... The recluse, Cadellia, suppressed her mix of astonishment and delight, and after a moment's reflection, asked, "I wonder which path of the angels He belongs to?" The artificial figure, "World," surveyed the room and replied, "A monster." "A monster," that is, an angel of the Path of Fate? Then it makes sense that the Sir of the Fool is known as the 'King of Good Fortune, in yellow and black'... The others, particularly "Justice" Odile and "Sun" Deric, felt a sudden clarity, confirming that their own interpretations now aligned perfectly with both reality and internal logic. The way they were looking at them, and the way they were thinking, struck Caine, making him realize a corresponding issue: in his own constructed title, he had included a description of being the one who presides over good fortune—and that very description had successfully pointed to the gray mist above. Might the ability of those from the Path of Fate to directly perceive his unique qualities be related to this? And might the initiative taken by "Mercury's Serpent" Wil. Ongestin to engage and connect with him be influenced by the In my three-part title, the first part describes essence, the second sketches the divine realm, and only the third involves authority—specifically, the power to command fortune... Of course, the word "The Fool" itself may also carry a certain measure of authority. Suddenly, Caine felt it was necessary to find another opportunity to speak with a fetus yet to be born. Yet he doubted that the thousand-paper crane would hold, as merely the act of wiping away its original content was already perilous. At that moment, "The Hermit" Gauthier spoke: "Thank you for your assistance. I will carefully consider this and aim to provide you with a response as soon as possible." She intended to seek counsel from "The Mystic Queen" to determine what conditions might appeal to the angels of the "Fate" path. With the conclusion of "The Hermit's" dialogue with "The World," the transaction was formally complete, and the Tarot members entered the free exchange phase. The magician Foul thought for a moment, then turned to the "Moon" Emlyn and said, "Just two things to remind you: first, memorize which ability corresponds to each page—should you accidentally flip to the wrong page during battle and use the wrong ability, it could be very dangerous." Emlyn immediately chuckled, saying, "I have full confidence in my intelligence." Foul didn't elaborate further, but added, "There's been a serious incident involving a非凡者 in the East District, and the surrounding areas are now on heightened alert. If you plan to operate there, you'll want to be more cautious." Emlyn found this information highly significant and immediately asked, "Do you know what the serious incident specifically is?" P.S.: Double the last day for the monthly pass! P.S.2: Regarding the physical book refresh, this time it's a swap. After the refreshed edition is released, customers who originally purchased the first volume can apply for a free swap without condition. There will also be revisions to content—some typos and awkward sentences will be corrected, and certain sensitive elements will be adjusted, as required by policy. I’m fully comfortable with that. As for paper quality, cover design, and any included merchandise, I’ll personally review and select the final options, with lucky readers serving as quality reviewers. That’s the plan. Once the refreshed edition is available, everyone will be able to apply for a swap.