When he looked at the "Hermit" Gauthier, Caine had already anticipated what she would ask, feeling both moved and certain. How could the " Fool" know that he would pose a question rather than make a request? Truly, he was no ordinary "Fool." Gauthier thought briefly, then spoke with respectful tone: "Respected Sir Fool, I would like to know the meaning of these two characters." After receiving permission, she manifested two Chinese characters: "Gù" and "Xiāng." Indeed, Caine sighed silently. "Together, they mean 'home'—the spiritual and emotional homeland." Together—spiritual and emotional homeland. Gauthier emphasized the latter part, as she was well aware of the "Mystic Queen's" homeland and did not see it as particularly special. Members of the Tarot Circle—Audrey, the "Justice," and Aljer, the "Temperance"—took this opportunity to learn the new "Rosalian" script, memorizing the shapes and meanings of the two symbols, with the exception of Derek, the "Sun." Klein, the "Wanderer," said nothing further, simply leaned back against the chair's backrest and said, "You begin." Aljer immediately turned his head toward Germain Spaulo, the "World," seated at the very end of the bronze long table: "Your magical item is nearly ready—it will be delivered this week." He was referring to the magical item corresponding to the extraordinary trait of the "Ocean Singer." Germain had previously completed the gloves for Audrey, the "Justice," and the "World's" commission had been postponed until this week. With the seal of "The Thirsting Hunger" still unbroken and Mr. Azk still awaiting a reply, this magical item arrived at the perfect moment. Klein manipulated the dummy "World," prompting him to give a slight nod: "Not too slow, at all." "It's not too slow...if we're still dragging it out for another two or three weeks, or even a month, won't you be 'transported' over to visit me?" The Cardinal Aljer felt an unexpected sense of vigilance. Initially, his plan had been to secure the "Master Apothecary of Calamity" potion from the Storm Church, and as he was still adjusting to the effects of the "Ocean Singer" magic, he had not sought out any corresponding extraordinary materials—thereby remaining silent and observing the other members' transactions. For Aljer, the most pressing priority right now was to acquire one or two more magical items to pair with the "Spirit Whip." While magical items are ideally refined and not numerous—so as to avoid cumulative negative effects—having only one such item as a Sequence 5 near-strong is quite challenging. Typically, a Sequence 5 extraordinary being would have three or four magical items with non-interacting negative effects, which would constitute the ideal combination. Of course, Algier has already reserved one, and once the "Craftsman" completes the items of the "World" Germain Spalro, it will be his turn to claim the six-winged Gargantuan's core crystal. For this, he will need 1,000 pounds, plus the costs incurred to assist the "World"—with his already modest cash reserves now depleted by 2,000 pounds, he's left with only 1,800 pounds, of which 500 pounds came from the commission earned on the glove of the "Justice" lady. Seeing that no one had spoken for a brief moment, "Moon" Emlyn turned his gaze toward "Sun" and carefully asked, "I require a Sequence 5 artificial vampire extraordinary trait—what would you like in return?" During this time, he has inquired within the vampire ranks and learned that there are methods to counteract the spiritual pollution caused by extraordinary traits, though sufficient contributions must be made to qualify. Thus, Emlyn intends first to secure the primary magical ingredients needed for his promotion, and then address the other matters. According to his observation, such a sequence-5 artificial vampire's exceptional traits were probably worth about 8,000 pounds, as the "World" gentleman had set the price, and he himself only had slightly over 5,400 pounds in cash—still a considerable gap. By Emlyn's original intention and habit, he would certainly have to save up to 8,000 pounds before making a request to the "Sun" for a transaction; he was not one to make early use of loans, even for the latest and finest automata, and would never feel comfortable borrowing money from others—on the contrary, he would become even more frugal and diligent in his savings. However, he soon realized a key issue: the "Sun" accepted no cash at all, and for the residents of the Silver City, the gold pounds of Roon were no different from scrap paper. Thus, Emlyn believed the "Sun" would demand items in return, and by knowing this early, he could prepare accordingly. Moreover, "Sun" wasn't very clear about the current state of the outside markets—perhaps the things he wanted were worth only five thousand pounds. "Moon" Emlyn, holding out hope for a pleasant surprise, slightly raised his chin and turned his gaze toward his neighbor, "Sun." "Sun" Derek thought seriously and replied, "Well... the recipe for the Sun Path Sequence 5 potion." At first, he had intended to mention helping settle the debt owed to the "World" gentleman, but upon realizing that the "World" gentleman had never made any demands, he decided it wouldn't be suitable to pass it on. Additionally, having attended so many Tarot gatherings, Derek was no longer the novice he once was, and with the established exchange standards within Silver City, he clearly understood that the difference between Sequence 6, the "Notary," and Sequence 5 in terms of unique attributes was substantial. Using the former to offset the latter would be a disadvantage, so he adjusted his request to the recipe for Sequence 5. The potion formula for Sequence 5 is hard to come by, priced between 4,500 and 7,000 pounds, depending on the urgency of both buyer and seller, as well as the cost of authentication... Just as Emlyn, "the Moon," was about to agree, the low, resonant voice of the "World" gentleman spoke up: "I have it." For a moment, the palace—so vast and imposing—fell into stillness, and the members of the Tarot Circle grew momentarily numb. Is Sequence 5 really that common? Emlyn found himself unexpectedly weary simply because he hadn't yet reached Sequence 5. After a brief pause, he asked, "How much?" Crawling through Emlyn White's financial situation, Kaine smiled gently to himself, and the "World" Germain Spalro replied in a low tone, "5,000 pounds—the formula for the "Potion of the Light Priest." 5,000 pounds? Emlyn was momentarily stunned, then immediately declared, "Deal!" It felt as though he had just secured a discounted, long-desired figurine. "Excellent." The "Mannequin" world nodded, as though it were no great deal. Then, he noticed the "Justice" lady scanning the room, and heard her say, "I have a task to commission." Investigation task... The "Fool" Kline felt a sudden jolt in his heart. Gelman Sparrow's expression grew slightly呆. "What kind of investigation task?" asked the "Magician" Fols. In Fols' memory, the "Justice" lady's commissions were always well-paid and relatively straightforward—she always took them if she could! The "Justice" Audrey organized her words: "Recently, two incidents have occurred in Beckland. One involves Baron Sindras, who is suspected of being framed. The other is the attack on the Lower House member Mahet, linked to air pollution issues..." As she spoke, the "Magician" Fols grew increasingly familiar with the details—she had personally witnessed both events, from beginning to end, and had even been involved in them firsthand! She unconsciously straightened herself, waiting for the next words from the other. "There's a businessman named Daven Tancourt involved in both of these matters. He's only been in Beckett for about two months and recently donated shares worth over ten thousand pounds to the Church of the Night, aiming to establish a scholarship fund for the poor." Audrey spoke with a tone suggesting she had not personally encountered him, but rather relied on records and hearsay, suspecting something amiss. "I'd like to have someone investigate his actual background." "I know, I know, I really understand! He's quite wealthy, looks excellent, and has a well-honed, experienced approach to handling affairs—though he might have issues with his kidneys or prostate." "The Magician" Folsom almost raised his hand to respond immediately. If the Lady Justice isn't satisfied with this, she has even more information—Dawn Tancrède's situation is quite dire. His butler is studying black magic, the servants revere Death, there are extraordinary individuals hidden among the neighbors, and deep secrets lie concealed within the neighborhood itself. It was only to escape this predicament that he donated shares worth over ten thousand pounds in his company! In short, he embodies the perfect image of an outsider being mistreated. I was even considering recommending kidney or prostate treatments for him—after all, the Lord of the Moon specializes in such matters, and I could still pocket a referral fee… Well, not yet. Let me first hear the Lady Justice's offer. Faversham steadied himself, suppressing the sudden surge of excitement, and patiently watched the young woman beside him. Yet her earlier gestures and emotional shifts had already revealed her to the audience. Lady Justice Audrey was both astonished and puzzled—she had never expected Faversham to know Dawn Tancrède so well, nor to have such a deep understanding of him. This gave her new suspicions about Doun Tantris, prompting her to wonder whether Furse had said or shown something to the gentleman. On the other side, "Moon" Emlin listened in bewilderment to the account of the "Justice" lady, completely unfamiliar with the details—only certain that these events had taken place in Beckettland. The "Fool," Kline, leaning against the back of his chair with a serene expression, nearly managed a subtle twitch at the corners of his mouth. It came as a surprise to him that the "Justice" lady would send someone to investigate Doun Tantris, since they had only met once at a charity gala and, looking ahead, there seemed no reason for deeper engagement. Was there some other issue I had revealed that had captured her interest? Or had the Earl's generous donation of 10,000 pounds, demonstrating his deep regard, prompted the "Justice" lady—so concerned about her father—to initiate a discreet investigation? Klein's thoughts flashed into action as he seized the moment to consider his course of response. At that point, "Justice" Odile paused, glanced at the "Magician" lady, and said, "The initial investigation fee will be 500 pounds. Should any danger arise, increasing the difficulty, I will supplement my payment." No problem! The "Magician" Foulis quickly formed the words in her mind. Just as she was about to speak, she noticed "World" Germaine Spalde lift her hand. She saw him lift his hand.