Klein, dressed in his robe, remained motionless, the "spiritual thread" of the intruder already manifesting within his mind. That meant, as long as he chose to, even without leaving his bed, he could transform every inhabitant of 160 Berkland Street into a secret figure—of course, for a half-god and a "Weird" mage, neighbors several houses away were also within his reach. "There are many spirits present; one assisted him in flight, landing on the balcony of the adjacent building. Is this a 'Death' or a 'Night' Warden? Someone capable of such feats must be at least Sequence 6. He came to find Richardson, didn't he? No—he approached my bedroom door, paused there, extended his right hand, and gently tapped the doorframe. Did he feel certain I would notice?" Klein sat up, his expression slightly solemn. His earlier assessments were drawn from the "spiritual thread," while the subsequent observations were directly seen, forming vivid images within his mind. — After becoming Sequence 4, not only has Klein's intuitive sense of danger, once attributed to the Clown, been significantly strengthened, but his ability to harness and leverage the mysterious spatial forces inherent in the gray mist has also undergone a fundamental enhancement. Combined, these two developments naturally enable him to intuitively visualize the form and movements of visitors even when they are at a distance. Moreover, as his mastery over the mysterious space deepens, Klein has gained the ability to subtly contain the gray mist's influence in the real world, making it imperceptible even to exceptional beings who travel through special pathways. According to his assessment, when the Fool, empowered by the "Card of Desecration" and wielding the sea god's staff, projects into the real world from within the gray mist, his power approaches that of a true angel. Were it not for this, even though the gray mist combined with the paper figure substitute indeed allows individuals to remain alert in a dream-like state, Klein would not have dared to send the Lady of Justice to face a Sequence 4, or even a Sequence 3, from the "Audience" pathway. As his thoughts swirled, he rose from the bed, slipped on his slippers, smoothed his robe, and moved slowly to the armchair, settling into a leisurely seat and said, "Please come in." The door to the master bedroom opened silently, yet the cold breeze did not flow through—it merely spiraled along the corridor. I’ve just returned to Bakersland, and here I am being summoned by a half-god... Aside from the Night Church’s Bakersland Archbishop, the identity of Doun. Thantès has remained completely unexposed up until now... Caine felt a sharp pain in his teeth as he stared at the doorway, his face expressionless—neither angry nor surprised. The half-god took two steps, then suddenly lowered his right hand straight down in front of him, bending his waist and back as if the bow had been pulled to its very limit. He performed a solemn, unusual bow with great respect, and at the same time, a cold breeze swept in, closing the door silently without a sound. Caine nearly stood still, unsure of what to do, then his thoughts began to stir, and a faint sense of speculation emerged. At that moment, the half-god remained in the same posture, and spoke in a calm, measured tone: “Patrick Bryan of the Spirit Order has come to pay homage to you, by divine mandate.” "The oracle... Caine controlled the twitching in his cheek muscles, combining this with his earlier speculation, and now roughly understood what had happened: The Night Goddess had further strengthened her mastery over the artificial Death Deities—specifically, over the 'Path of the Death God'—and now could issue oracles directly to the senior officials of the artificial Death Deities branch of the Spiritual Order. Caine half-sighed, half-smiled, and gently placed his right hand against his chest, but added no further gestures. "What is the divine command?" Brian slowly straightened himself, gazing at the dignified gentleman seated in the armchair, now with a touch of fervor in his voice. "We have succeeded. The Goddess has finally awakened. From today on, I am to follow your commands and accept your arrangements." Caine had anticipated this response, yet upon hearing it, a sensation of warmth and tenderness spread across his face—so profound that he found himself uncertain whether to cry or to smile. This is assigning me, a devoted follower of the night, to serve as a part-time steward of the artificial Death Gods—secretly leading the Order of the Divine Church's faction of artificial Death Gods. Is this a gift of fate, or is it simply a pre-set price? Since the Goddess has not entrusted this responsibility to the Archbishop or any high-ranking steward of the Church, it clearly indicates that She wishes this matter strictly kept confidential. Klein rose immediately, striving to maintain both his expression and tone with solemn reverence: "I shall faithfully follow the divine decree. 'The will of the God is my will!'" After making this declaration, he sat back down and looked toward the half-god standing upright, pointing to the sofa across from him and saying, "Please sit. By the way, could you introduce yourself? Isn't that a basic courtesy?" Just now, as thoughts flowed through him, Klein began to grasp the reason behind the Goddess's decision to entrust the artificial Death Gods faction of the Divine Church to his leadership: the identity of Germán Sparrow is closely linked to the former "Death Magistrate"! Therefore, if anyone were to notice something amiss and begin investigating the matter of the artificial Death God's succession within the Spirit Church, they would inevitably find a connection to Germaine Spalro, and then suddenly realize, feeling they had uncovered the truth—understanding precisely why the artificial Death God could come to life and deliver divine prophecies. Based on this assumption, Klein deliberately had D'Artagnan use one of Germaine Spalro's well-known catchphrases. Patrick Bryan sat down on the sofa and thought for a moment. "I am from Ruin, and I once traded goods in eastern Baylant. There, I contracted a serious illness that nearly claimed my life. Thanks to the aid of a Spirit Church member, I survived through a ritual in which I received divine grace. As a result, I have quietly shifted my faith." "Our faction has always been accused by other members of the Spiritual Order of being渎神, of attempting to forge new dead gods of our own—yet this is not true. We firmly believe that the Divine did not perish at the end of the Fourth Age; rather, it entered into a state of deep slumber and must be awakened through specific means, allowing it to revive gradually, one step at a time. Indeed, our belief has proven correct, and you are a living witness to it." The ancient texts I have access to do not state this exactly. The senior members of the Spiritual Order fully understand that they are imitating the "Hidden Sages" in creating their own dead gods. So, is the gentleman across the table not a core member of the faction dedicated to the artificially created dead gods, and does he lack sufficient understanding of concepts such as 'uniqueness'? Yet how could a half-god possibly fail to be a core member? Even if the Luminous Order had evolved from the ancient royal house of Baylan and the Church of the Death, accumulating deep roots and numerous powerful members, it still couldn't waste a half-deity like this... Not even the Seven Great Churches of the Divine could manage such a thing. Kline was deeply puzzled, remaining composed and asking, "What about the other senior members of your faction?" Patrick Bryan spoke with deep reverence: "When I joined the Luminous Order, the God had already begun to awaken—this was all due to the efforts of the earlier saints, who sacrificed themselves repeatedly in various rituals. "Currently, we have three saints and one angel, all based in Eastern Baylan. I oversee all matters in Beckland." "That doesn't make sense. According to the information provided by Leonard, the members of the Spirit Order in Beckland are divided into several groups, with little or no communication between them—only in contact with designated personnel on the southern continent. There is no single overall leader... At first, Caine suspected that Patrick Bryan was lying, but quickly dismissed that idea, since these matters regarding the Seers in the Prophecy are quite straightforward to verify. He paused and then asked, "What is the angel's name? Where is he currently located? Has he received the Prophecy?" Patrick Bryan replied calmly, "God has instructed me not to disclose this information to anyone else nor to inquire about it with anyone." "Our leader is named Haelter—both a surname and a given name. He once served as the chief priest of the Church, and later received divine grace, becoming an angel. He has always been dedicated to awakening the sleeping gods. During a recent ritual, he suffered severe erosion and is now unable to leave his tomb; should he depart, he would immediately lose control. He is, in fact, my teacher." Clearly, this semi-divine figure, who has existed since the time of the Byrane Empire, is the central soul behind the artificial death-god initiative. Klein mused thoughtfully and then asked, "Are Haelter and the other two semi-divines of Byrane origin, of pure bloodline?" "Yes," Patrick Bryan nodded. I now understand what's going on... Klein silently sighed in his mind. He believed that Patrick Bryan was not a typical semi-divine, but rather a byproduct of the artificial death-god initiative. Initially, the members of the Luminous Order, including Hettel, did not intend to save a man from Ruin—they had planned to use him as a sacrificial offering or material for a specific ritual. What began as an uncertain endeavor unexpectedly yielded results: the "uniqueness" of the "Death God" emerged with a certain instinctual presence, or underwent other transformations, ultimately allowing Patrick Bryan to survive and establish a meaningful connection with the artificially created Death God. As a result, both his spirit and his physical form became imbued with something special. Of course, no matter how crucial, he remained merely an experimental subject—Patrick Bryan was never truly regarded as a full member of the人造死神 faction of the灵教团. Later, he was even assigned to Beckland in the Kingdom of Ruin, where he led a few teams, coordinating various rituals in an effort to further activate the "uniqueness" of the artificial gods. This hypothesis aligns perfectly with everything Klein currently knows: first, Leonard mentioned that the人造死神 faction placed their experiments in Beckland, intending to destroy the enemy's capital should any unforeseen crisis arise; second, many teams maintain isolated ties with the southern continent, and Beckland lacks a central overseer; third, Patrick Bryan's understanding of the artificial gods significantly diverges from the actual situation. In other words, the people on the southern continent have completely ignored Bryan's well-being and failed to reveal the truth to him. Aside from being a secondary byproduct of the artificial gods initiative, no other explanation fits this scenario. Well, it seems that the goddess currently still has limited grasp of "uniqueness"—she can only issue divine commands to a devoted follower with a direct connection to the artificial Death God, and still cannot influence figures like Hettel, the angels, or the saints. Caine collected his thoughts and asked, "What sequence are you currently at?" Patrick Bryan did not hesitate: "I am the 'Immortal.'