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Chapter 990: "Mentor" Aljer (Monthly Subscription Requested at End of Month)

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When the question of "the Moon" arose, the other members of the Tarot deck realized that after a series of discussions, the one who had been expected to lead the disciplinary action ended up doing very little! According to the plan just outlined, he only needed to provide the name, address, and appearance of the target and then patiently wait for the results—“Judgment” would track and investigate, uncovering the target’s routine actions; “Justice” and “Star” would then select a suitable location based on the feedback, and “Star” would discreetly induce the vampire to fall unconscious, while “Justice” would seize the opportunity to complete the hypnosis, guiding the target to the predetermined site. Throughout the entire process, “Moon” played no active role at all! Well… "Justice" Audrey paused to consider. "Mr. Moon, all you need to do is ensure that the vampire you're hypnotizing encounters no mishaps, shows no resistance, and isn't rescued by anyone en route to the church." As she said this, Audrey suddenly realized a flaw in the original plan and quickly added, "If the vampire is particularly resistant to the Earth Mother's Church, the hypnosis will be less effective. So, I intend to work around that resistance by planting the idea in him that he must pursue and capture someone he deeply dislikes—this way, as he chases them, he'll naturally arrive at the church without realizing it. How about you take on the role of that person he hates? That will require you to be strong enough to hold your ground, maintain distance, and remain unchased." "...Alright." Mr. Moon, Emlyn, nodded thoughtfully and agreed without hesitation. With the Duke of Orlm having already eliminated the spiritual contamination within the exceptional traits of the Sequence 5 artificial vampires, Emlin only needs to wait for one full moon to become a Viscount, standing on par with Oneas Bojal. Such an opportunity arises next week, and at that point, he is certain that, with the Primordial Ring in his possession, he will not be overtaken by another Viscount. Should things not go as planned, he can always rent the magic book from the "Magician" lady—I remember it contains abilities in the Wind Domain. Emlin is quite confident about this. Next to him, "The Star" Leonard, after listening to Emlin's conversation with "Justice" lady, unexpectedly feels a growing fear of hypnosis. For him, facing a direct battle, no matter how daunting, is less terrifying than the experience of doing something contrary to his own intentions—without even realizing it. He pauses and responds to Emlin's second question, "The Star": "My compensation will be the same as that of the 'Judgment' lady—my share of the spoils." "To Leonard, the entire matter was simply about placing the predetermined elements—location, timing, and objective—into the dream, then stepping back, without worrying about whether it would succeed or whether any unforeseen events would arise. It was as simple as ordering a Decaf coffee at a café—only he didn't want to reveal himself too early, so he felt somewhat hesitant to ask for payment upfront and instead planned to draw a share from the final spoils. He also viewed this as an essential step in his integration into the Tarot gathering, something he didn't need to dwell on too much. Audrey, representing 'Justice,' glanced sideways at 'Judgment' Hugh, then looked back with a gentle smile and said: 'My request is the same as that of "The Star" gentleman and "Judgment" Miss—well, each of us will take one-quarter of the spoils.'" She didn’t actually feel it was necessary to demand payment, because she believed the vampire clan had treated her two friends—members of the Tarot Circle—unfairly, and thus it was her duty to hold them accountable. She had only asked for spoils to ease the feelings of the "Moon" gentleman, fearing that her obligation to help might make the proud, innate bloodline feel embarrassed or humiliated. Moreover, the "Moon" gentleman didn’t have much money these days, so the compensation had naturally been redirected toward the spoils. Oudelire silently added this thought to herself. Though she hadn’t calculated it deliberately, based on the "audience’s" keen attention to detail and memory, she was confident that after spending 5,000 pounds to acquire the exceptional traits of the Sequence 5 vampire, the "Moon" gentleman’s financial situation had already become quite strained, and now he was also returning the intelligence fees he had earned. Each of the four participants received a share of the spoils—this was fair indeed. "Moon" Emlin nodded and glanced around. "Is there anything else anyone would like to add?" "The magician," Folshe said, slightly incredulous, "is this really that simple? 'A vampire of sequence 5, I hear—our plan seems quite straightforward to achieve that success...' In her mind, a sequence 5 vampire was absolutely formidable within the wild exceptionalist circles—some even served as hosts of gatherings—while powerful pirate generals themselves only reached that level. Yet, in the discussion just now, such a 'sequence 5' was handled effortlessly, as if it posed no real challenge at all! Upon hearing her question, Leonard, known as 'Stars,' thought for a moment. "As long as that vampire doesn't possess any item that counteracts my abilities, even if he's at sequence 5, I'm certain I can make him 'unconscious' for a period of time. It will all depend on whether 'Justice' Miss Audrey can seize the right moment." "If the location is well chosen and preparations are made in advance, I have no concerns," replied Audrey, known as 'Justice,' with confidence. She was a little nervous inside, having never actually participated in a real battle before, but her confidence in her exceptional abilities and her deep knowledge of esoteric psychology gave her the assurance to speak with such conviction. After listening to the two responses, the "Magician" Firth suddenly felt a moment of dizziness: Unconsciously, beyond the "World" gentleman, other members of the Tarot Circle now also possessed the ability to handle Sequence 5... Indeed, the "Justice" lady had long been a Sequence 6 "hypnotist," and with a peer of comparable extraordinary ability at her side, she certainly had a strong chance of successfully hypnotizing a Sequence 5. Just as the "Moon" Emlin felt the matter was settled and no further questions were needed, the "Turned Card" Alje—whom had been observing quietly until then—spoke up: "As a member of a secret organization, I believe every matter should be considered one level deeper." "Oh?" Emlin the "Moon" and Leonard the "Star" exchanged puzzled glances, turning their attention toward the "Turned Card" gentleman. "Justice" Audrey and "Judgment" Hugh were momentarily stunned, then gradually grasped the point. "The Pendant" Aljere cleared his throat and glanced at "The Sun" Deric, saying, "Since the abandoned castle in DeLair Forest is a test, why can't the bloodline's presence also be a test?" That's exactly it... I knew "The Pendant" would take the initiative to point this out. "The Fool" Klein guided "The World" Germaine Spaulo with a nod, while "The Hermit" Gadeleia's gaze toward "The Pendant" carried a touch of appreciation and agreement. Indeed... "The Moon" Emlin's eyes narrowed slightly, and he found himself unable to refute it. In this moment, he felt he had been overly careless! "The Star" Leonard paused, suddenly realizing he had been too scattered, lacking sufficient understanding of the whole matter, and thus had entered the situation without fully considering potential risks. Of course, this style is also closely tied to his identity and mindset as a distinguished official. Still, Mr. The Hangover has thought things through with such care and precision... Audrey, you'll need to accumulate more experience yet! With a sudden thought, Audrey, who embodied Justice, asked proactively, "So we simply need to temporarily suspend enforcement, waiting until the vampire faction can no longer maintain its covert observations before taking action?" Mr. The Hangover, Aljere, chuckled softly, "No need to suspend enforcement—just a few well-placed misleading actions will suffice." He then turned to Emlyn, the "Moon," and said: "First, issue the task concerning the bloodline directly to the bounty hunters in Bekland, using their presence to mask the actions of the 'Judgment' lady; second, when selecting the site of action, position it as close as possible to the cathedral of the Principal Deities, thereby effectively disrupting the subsequent divination; third, before the 'Justice' lady and her party confront the bloodline, you must carry out actions that are sufficiently suspicious yet inconspicuous—seeming to seek retribution elsewhere—so as to draw the watchful eyes of those monitoring the situation, creating the necessary opportunities, which are closely linked to the first point; fourth, after successfully hypnotizing the bloodline, you will then proceed to guide them." Pausing at this point, Aljer added: "If there's even a demi-god-level counter-divination or counter-prophecy, then the entire matter will be flawless. Of course, the 'Justice' lady and the 'Star' gentleman must maintain careful disguise during your movements—leaving no trace behind." These words left most of the present members momentarily stunned, especially "The Sun" Deric, who could hardly conceal his deep respect and admiration. Though he couldn't participate in this disciplinary action, as a member of the Tarot Circle, he naturally found himself concerned and reflective about such a well-structured matter—so far, he hadn't perceived any flaw in "The Moon" Mr. Emlyn's plan. It was only now, with genuine appreciation, that he realized "The Hangings" Mr. was truly exceptional in this kind of strategic depth. "The Aries, Alje, nodded gently. 'That's exactly it!' He had learned once again—what a seasoned, exceptional figure the Aries truly was! Odile of Justice fully grasped it, her heart leaping with delight. 'The current challenge, however, is where to find semi-divine items or talismans that oppose divination or prophecy?' Leonard of Stars also felt greatly benefited and thus volunteered his inquiry. While he wasn't overly concerned about himself—after all, an angel elder resided within him—Forth of Magician said, 'I can lend out "Leyman's Travel Notes," which contain the "Embrace of the Angel." I'll take my share of spoils as well.' As she spoke, she glanced at Germain Sparo of World, relieved when she saw no signs of hesitation from him." She didn't know that at this moment, the simple thought in Kline's mind—the Fool—was: "‘Angels in Embrace’... that sounds so much better than ‘Paper Angel.’" The punitive operation had finally been finalized, and without hesitation, Audrey, representing Justice, glanced around and said: "I met with Hervin Lambis, a member of the Psychological Alchemy Council, last week." What? Hervin Lambis is a member of the Psychological Alchemy Council? Leonard, the "Star," sat up straight with genuine surprise, feeling an immediate urge to report to the Archbishop and summon the team to go capture him. That's just his professional habit.