"The Hidden One" Cadellia slightly inclined her body, directing her gaze toward "The Magician": "This question is quite complex. I recommend you wait another one to two weeks. I can't guarantee anything specific, but I can say that someone will surely assist you in crafting magical items." Someone will surely assist you... which means it might not be the same artisan as before... Are they planning to cultivate their own artisan? Or perhaps they intend to seal the original artisan and begin producing magic items through machines? Indeed, "The Hidden One" demonstrates remarkable experience as a remarkable individual—unafraid of killing, which suggests she does not belong to the established powers. "The Star" Leonard listened quietly, making mental notes for the first time during a meeting, paying close attention. "No problem," said "The Magician" Folshe, confident in "The Hidden One"’s ability. After all, she has already gathered the blood of mythical creatures, and a significant transformation may soon follow. At that moment, she heard "World" Germaine Spalro, in a hoarse voice, say: "If you need any assistance on this matter, feel free to reach out to me." To Caine, the "Desire Tree's" extraordinary interest in the Gray Mist, coupled with the reminder in Emperor Roscel's journal—"Beware the Moon"—had made him more attentive than ever to the affairs of the Rosary School and the followers of the "Primordial Moon." Now, the involvement of the "Craftsmen" was intersecting both domains. "The Hidden One," Gauthier, was surprised that "World" would proactively offer help. After a brief pause, she nodded slightly and said: "Agreed. Should I be unable to handle it, I'll request assistance through Mr. The Fool." She specifically mentioned Mr. The Fool to inform the two newcomers about the remarkable communication method of the Tarot gatherings—something that would eliminate any surprise or hesitation they might have—so that they would naturally come to understand it. As the currently highest-paid pirate admiral and leader of a pirate crew managing hundreds of men, her actions were not driven purely by goodwill, nor by concern that the two new members would disrupt the flow of the gathering—they stemmed from a sense of inertia, an ingrained habit of establishing authority before new arrivals. Of course, in reality, unless time was pressing and a formal ceremony couldn’t be arranged, Gardeleia would much prefer to summon the messenger of Germaine Sparrow rather than bother the "Trickster" gentleman. Through the "Trickster"’s intervention…the "Judgment" subtly began to grasp something further, and held back from glancing at Folsy. Could the "Trickster" still be asked for assistance? Leonard’s mind raced with possibilities. With someone already having taken the initiative, he relaxed slightly, paused for a few seconds, and then said: "I need a magical item." "What kind?" responded Odile, timely and appropriately, to prevent the conversation from stalling. Leonard cleared his throat, instinctively responding, "I'm not sure..." He had only a general intention in mind, without having thought through the specifics, and now found himself drawn into this gathering, where possibilities had unexpectedly emerged. "I'm not sure... This must be a fool, indeed," thought Kaine, the "Fool," who knew well Leonard's casual and relaxed nature, and silently dismissed him in his mind. With everyone's gaze now fixed upon him, the meaning of which remained unclear, Leonard felt a bit embarrassed and quickly added, "What I mean is, any type would do—just ones that are more offensive, more subtle in execution, with fewer negative effects." This was to fully leverage the strong control capabilities of "The Nightmare"—he could personally manage the target, while Palis Soloyasde would then use his magical artifacts to deliver the decisive, paralyzing blow. Once he became a "Spirit Warden" and had the natural spirits or lingering ghost shadows sealed within his teeth assisting him, he could himself manage this dual-tasking—indeed, even tri-tasking. After "The Star" had finished explaining, "The Hangman" Aljere didn't press for details and simply asked, "About what level, roughly?" "Something stronger among the Level 2 sealings—uh, corresponding to Sequence 6 or Sequence 5," Leonard began with his usual official, formal tone of a special agent, then switched to something more conversational. At that moment, "Justice" Odile, "The Hermit" Gauthieria, "The Hangman" Aljere, and "The Judge" Hugh all simultaneously caught a thought in their minds: "The Star" is an official special agent—perhaps even has been one! In their view, while extraordinary individuals outside the formal organizations often use the concept of several sealing items, when it comes to clearly expressing their meaning or needs, they unquestionably prefer more precise and less vague descriptions—favoring direct, easily understandable ones. Thus, the conclusion is straightforward. And that brings something even more interesting to light. Hmm, the "World" gentleman seems quite familiar with an official extraordinary individual—how did they meet? How did he manage to invite an official extraordinary individual to the gathering? "Justice" Audrey remained silent, maintaining her role as an observer, content to watch. At that moment, "The Turner" Alje said, "Magical items at the Sequence 5 level amount to at least 9,000 pounds; if they meet your specifications, the usual price would exceed 12,000 pounds." Straightforward indeed. "The Star" Leonard nodded. "I understand." "Heard his answer, 'The Fool' Caine nearly covered his face, then sighed inwardly: 'This—this isn't exactly showing his hand to Mr. 'The Hanged Man,' is it? I'd wager that if he had suitable items, his offer would be well over twelve thousand pounds! Besides the seven thousand pounds for 'The Spark,' Leonard has other funds. He's been guided by an elderly 'Thief'—he must have accumulated a solid reserve, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to afford the 'Spark' gloves back then. I see now: he's not afraid of being shortchanged because he still has the option to seek out offerings from 'The Hermit's' circle, allowing him to compare performance and pricing on both sides. But the problem is, that gathering happens only about once every six months—completely out of sync with the Tarot Circle's pace.' At this moment, Caine himself finds himself contemplating whether to duplicate certain functions and sell off items he'll likely use less frequently after becoming a half-deity to his poetry colleague." He then heard the "Turner" gentleman respond calmly and steadily: "Well, I'll keep an eye out for you." "Hmm." Members of the "Hermit" Gauthier also expressed their positions. No further transactions took place, and the gathering settled into a period of free exchange. Before the "Turner" gentleman could ask a question, "The Sun" Deric raised his hand spontaneously: "I've returned to Silver City. The Chief told me that we'll soon begin preliminary exploration of the 'Giants' Court.' He means I should accelerate my promotion to 'Priest of Light,' doesn't he?" The Giants' Court? Preliminary exploration of the Giants' Court? "The Star" Leonard stared in astonishment at the young man in the middle of the group, whose voice was still changing. By his own understanding, the Giants' Court had been destroyed during the Second Age, and even the angel Parés Soloyas had stated that it had vanished into the long river of history. Who could have guessed that the "Sun" in the Tarot gathering would take the initiative to explore there, while not a single member was surprised! Yes, not a single one—when Leonard unconsciously glanced at the "Judgment" lady across the table, a new member as well, he noticed she seemed already aware, calm and composed. After all, the "Magician" lady had privately given the "Judgment" lady lessons; only Leonard remained completely unaware, completely in the dark. The " Fool" Klein leaned back against the chair, seriously reflecting on his own performance: after drawing Leonard into the gray mist and assigning him to the "Star" card, he had simply let him go, never writing a letter to introduce the general situation of the Tarot circle! Men are truly much more careless about these finer points than women... Klein had just been preparing to manipulate the "World" Germain to explain the situation to the "Star" Leonard, when he noticed the "Moon" Emlyn glance at the poet beside him, and heard him say with a gentle smile, "The 'Hall of the Giant King' lies in the 'Land Abandoned by the Gods.'" Without pausing to wait for Leonard's reaction, Emlyn turned to the "Sun" on the other side and asked, "Have you already obtained the materials for the 'Priest of Light'?" He knew that a certain "Sun" had only recently secured the recipe—just a week or two ago. "Yes, I exchanged them with the 'World' gentleman," the "Sun" Drik said honestly, though he didn't specify exactly what he had traded for them. At that moment, Leonard was entirely absorbed in the two terms—'Land Abandoned by the Gods' and 'Hall of the Giant King'—feeling as though a fantasy or myth had stepped fully into reality. He instinctively adjusted his understanding of the Tarot Circle, truly grasping the significance of the ordinary statement: "members come from different places." Even the Church of the Seven Gods could not find the "abandoned lands," yet the Tarot Circle not only did so but also developed its membership. Ah—before this, I thought Azk Egers, who held the "Death" card, hadn't attended this gathering. Beyond the current members, there were even those directly affiliated with the "Magician" himself? As I had first anticipated, this was a secret organization with strong potential to evolve into a true divine church, no weaker than the Aurora Circle or the Rose School, and perhaps even stronger in certain aspects. This was indeed the true divine council. While Leonard's thoughts flowed, "The Empress" Aljer affirmed "The Sun" Deric's assessment: "Yes. Exploring the 'Kingdom of the Giants' is a perilous endeavor; he hopes you will grow swiftly to a level capable of standing against the elder 'Shepherd'." "Sol" Deric nodded thoughtfully, somewhat puzzled: "I understand now, thank you, 'The Ten' sir." He then recounted his observations in the ancient city of Nos, which left "Stella" Leonard and "Judgment" Hugh momentarily stunned, unable to grasp how such an eerie atmosphere and condition had come to be. "The Fool" Caine, however, sensed a familiar aroma, recognizing a certain similarity between Nos and the misty town—those numerous pedestrians seemed like lifeless personages! Could there be a 'Seer' accessing higher-tier items or creatures there? Caine remained silent, quietly noting the corresponding word for Nos in his mind. At that moment, "Judgment" Hugh glanced at "World" and took the initiative to speak warmly: "MI9 has recently been investigating the background of Germain Sparo."