"Adam is drawing closer to the divine seat." This simple statement instantly stirred profound waves among every member of the Tarot Circle. Aside from "The Star" Leonard, even "The Judge" Hugh—who had been briefed on key facts by "The Magician"—all others suddenly recalled information about Adam: the ancient sun god, son of the founder of the Silver City, brother of the "Transgressor" Amun, and one of the eight Angel Kings! Now, this mythological figure who had existed long before the Great Cataclysm is re-emerging in the real world and is approaching the divine seat even more closely! This... could only make "The Fool" marvel—suggesting that Adam is likely just one step away from the divine seat, poised to take the final leap. "The Hangover" Alje instinctively formed this judgment, then clutched his hands tightly, his mind racing with various thoughts: "A true divine being of Sequence 0 will soon emerge! And will there be another true god of Sequence 0 in the Fifth Age?" "Will this be the first True God to achieve the rank of Sequence 0 in this Age?" "Even after the divine beings have ceased to descend into the mortal world, a Sequence 0 has still emerged!" Aldger had always considered himself ambitious, and now he had even set his sights on Sequence 2, aiming for the rank of Angel. Yet, hearing about Adam's achievement, he still found it hard to believe. After all, the last True God to attain Sequence 0 was the former "God of Craftsmen," now the "God of Steam and Machinery," and that was during the late Fourth Age. Since the Fifth Age, over a thousand and three hundred years, no being has ever ascended to the rank of God. That's precisely why the "Fool" remarked that the age itself had changed—now, in the midst of her confusion, Gauthier, the "Recluse," suddenly grasped the truth, as if she saw the tidal wave sweeping through every age's closing moments, bearing everything before it. She had originally gathered all the necessary materials and was preparing for the ritual of Sequence 4, eager to attain divinity and transform her life form, feeling a blend of joy, anticipation, and nervous excitement. At this moment, however, an unexpected sense of alarm and fear arose, prompting her only wish to face the Queen directly and confirm her future. The reactions of members such as "The Magician" Fols and "The Judge" Hoo were largely similar: they were both astonished that Adam was making a direct assault on the divine hierarchy—an event they had not anticipated in the Fifth Age—and at the same time, they felt a growing sense of concern about their current way of life. After all, whether it was "The Moon" Emlyn, born into the noble bloodline of the bloodline, or "Justice" Odile, who held a prominent position within the upper echelons of the Kingdom of Ruin, both had lived through the Fifth Age, immersed in the accumulated atmosphere of over a millennium of tradition. They had always treated the gods with profound reverence, never daring to slight them—even when facing the more "demonic" deities such as the "True Creator"—they had genuinely honored their status and rank. Thus, it was difficult to believe that a new divine being would suddenly emerge, and even harder to imagine what lay ahead. In their eyes, "The Fool" was a revived ancient god, one who had always occupied the position of Sequence 0. Closer to the divine status… becoming a god… "The Sun" Deric, however, was more animated In his perception, only Sequence 0 could save the city of Silver! Adam? Becoming divine... Although Leonard didn't know who Adam exactly was, he easily understood the simple phrase: "closer to the divine throne." He immediately recalled the ordinary priest who had picked up "0–08" right after the battle ended, standing before Klein. "That must be Adam—or perhaps one of Adam's subordinates? No, 0–08 is a Seal of Level 0. Only an Adam personally close to the divine throne could have secured it. That explains why the battle against Inz. Zangweil was far simpler than I expected. I had thought the best possible outcome would be dragging Inz. Zangweil down with me into hell alongside Klein. Who exactly is Adam?" "How come I've never heard of this before..." Perhaps because an angel resided within him, and he was already aware of certain secrets from the Fourth Age, Leonard was not as profoundly struck by Adam's further progress on the path to divinity. Instead, he felt more curiosity and wonder about the man's true identity. At that moment, the "Fool" veiled in gray mist remained silent, offering no further explanation—seeming only to gently remind the members to prepare for the changes of the age. Amidst a state of bewilderment and scattered thoughts, "World" Germán Sparo glanced at "Star" Leonard and said simply: "Adam is the son of the ancient sun god, the brother of the 'Sinner' Amon." Leonard was instantly startled and could not conceal his expression. He was deeply impressed by Amun, and even developed a serious psychological shadow toward him—thanks to the description of the old man, Parves Soloyasde—given that Adam was actually Amun’s brother; the intensity of this impression might well be on par! The World paid no attention to the Stars’ reaction and continued speaking: "At this point, it is confirmed that Adam is one of the Eight Kings of Angels, known as the 'Angel of Imagination,' standing alongside the 'Time Angel,' Amun. His objective in confronting Ins. Zangewell was to secure the 0–08, thus completing the gaps in his path to divinity—and his plan has succeeded." The Angel of Imagination... Was Adam the King of Angels from the 'Audience' Path? "Justice" Odile immediately recalled the title of the Dragon King, Angerwid—the 'Dragon of Imagination!' She already knew that the Mind Dragons represented the 'Audience' Path. As for Leonard, once again encountering a communication barrier, stumped by the concept of the King of Angels, and feeling embarrassed to ask questions—so he decided to wait until the old man awoke, then seek his guidance. "The Hangover" Alje pondered the words of "World" Germaine Sparrow, his expression growing slightly odd, and cautiously inquired, "You seem to have witnessed this event?" As soon as the words left his mouth, he and "The Hermit" Gardeleia heard the familiar raspy laughter. After finishing his chuckle, "World" Germaine Sparrow glanced at "The Star" and said lightly, "It was I and my companion who defeated Inis Zangewell." "...", "The Hermit" Gardeleia found her mind momentarily blank. She could accept Germaine Sparrow's effortless handling of figures like the General of Hell, but never imagined that one day he would defeat a true Sequence-4 half-god! Gardelia calmed down quickly, because in a battle involving the King of Angels, it was no impossible feat for a Sequence 5 to defeat a severely wounded demi-god—especially with a companion at his side. "Justice," Odile, read from the tone of "World" a sense of conviction and confidence, and couldn't help asking curiously, "Mr. World, have you become a demi-god yourself?" At this moment, the "recluse" Galadrya was unexpectedly calm. She recalled with great certainty all the feats she had witnessed and heard about Germain Spalro, confirming that prior to the Divine War ruins, he had only reached the level of Sequence 6, and had been able to counter Sequence 5 solely through the use of his glove. Germain Spalro had sought the mermaids at the Divine War ruins yet had failed to capture any—this clearly indicated a ritual requirement, thus proving that at the time, he had indeed been ascending to Sequence 5, a fact further confirmed by his subsequent actions. Yet now, just three months since Germain Spalro entered the Divine War ruins, he had already advanced to Sequence 4, becoming a being of half-divine, half-human origin—an achievement that completely upended Galadrya's understanding! She isn't all that young—still under thirty—but has already reached Sequence 5 and earned the title of "Star General" for nearly seven or eight years. Yet it wasn't until the past couple of years that she truly felt confident enough to aim for the threshold of half-divine, half-human status and began making the necessary preparations, which she now considers quite remarkable. How amazing Mr. World is! He's already become a half-divine being so quickly! Deric of the "Sun" feels genuine joy and deep admiration for Mr. World, sincerely wishing that he himself could achieve half-divine status at such a swift pace. Audrey, moved with both astonishment and delight, soon gained deeper insight into Germaine Sparrow’s altered mental state: “It seems his recent sense of low spirits, gloom, and depression stems in part from the changes brought about by his becoming a half-god—the cumulative negative effects of the magic potion, gradually undermining him, much like how I nearly lost control when I became a ‘psychologist’ myself… Furthermore, as a Sequence 4, now endowed with divine qualities, he is able to perceive truths more clearly, thus uncovering the reality that his family has long since passed away and that he now lacks a clear sense of purpose… Truly pitiable—so tender-hearted, he must surely harbor profound feelings for his family and friends… Yet, how admirable it must be for a follower of the ‘ Fool’ to advance so swiftly! I, too, long to become a half-god. The very phrase the ‘Fool’ just uttered—‘the age has changed’—left me utterly disoriented…” Two mythic figures who had existed long before the Great Cataclysms, one seeking revival, the other striving for further advancement, quietly came together! Amidst his swirling thoughts, Aljer had another idea: Since Adam had secured the "0–08" and thus unlocked the gateway to the divine throne, what benefits had the "Fool" reaped in this matter? Subconsciously, Aljer turned his body, slightly bowed his head, and gazed toward the very top of the bronze long table. He dared not meet the eyes directly, but instead focused on the edges and corners. PS: Recommend a fantasy novel by a friend—just check the synopsis to see it's about a curly-haired baboon. *The Eternal Night Sovereign*: A journey to a magical realm where he stumbles upon a divine essence and unexpectedly gathers a devoted following. From that moment on, a magician's extraordinary journey begins.