On that full-length mirror, the silver text seemed to possess its own vitality, fading line by line and then reassembling itself: "The 'Concert of Light and Shadow' is a pocket watch that can 'prohibit' certain actions within a defined range, or 'strip' a target of a particular exceptional ability—however, the combined limitations it imposes never exceed two. It can also directly 'bestow' a negative condition upon the target, making him either sluggish and indifferent, greedy and eager, demoralized, or solely focused on finances. Beyond these, the holder of this seal can 'distort' the target's language, actions, intentions, and the effectiveness of their attacks—turning a fatal wound into a serious injury, a blow into a mere push, progress into retreat, and flight into a charge." "The negative impact of 'The Concert of Light and Shadow' is particularly severe. Most notably, once the bearer enters combat, all extraordinary effects manifesting within a certain radius experience intermittent, random variations—unpredictable and uncontrollable, regardless of whether the targets are allies or enemies. In other words, a 'Thunderbolt' might still generate a lightning strike, might instead douse the target with a sudden cold shower, or might summon an unknown entity from the spiritual realm. For this reason, Qunus Colg has deliberately sought out a magical item that brings him luck at critical moments, hoping to make these sporadic, random effects more advantageous to him. While this has a certain effect, it is not substantial." "...Lord Quonar Colg also possesses a peculiar handgun, born from a mutation during a divine sacrifice event—known as 'Rivell's Desperate Scream.' It fires without requiring bullets, and each shot carries significant power. It can fire continuously and rapidly, like a compact machine gun. Targets struck by it endure Rivell's final, desperate cries, experiencing a range of effects—from pain to dizziness to confusion. "Utilization" allows a certain state to persist longer or to conclude earlier, enabling rules to favor oneself. For instance, after leaping into the air, one can extend the state of being detached from the ground, achieving a floating effect. "Amplification" enhances the impact or effectiveness of certain actions, transforming a routine strike into a decisive execution, or turning an embrace across a distance into a binding force. "Disruption" affects the structure, scale, and precision of things, causing a seemingly massive building to collapse suddenly, shortening a distant span to mere steps, and causing attacks aimed at oneself to veer off course. Through "Amplification," "Utilization," and "Distortion," extraordinary beings of the "Lawyer" path can achieve feats that are typically reserved for those of the "Arbitrator" path. Of course, the "Lawyer"-path abilities such as "Bribery" and other mid-to-lower-tier capabilities are also possessed by the "Duke of Decay," and often even more potent. “…Great Lord, I’ve finished my response—shall I say it’s acceptable?” Your reply carries the tone of reading a manual, as if you’ve been gathering information piece by piece while gathering materials in the spiritual realm. Moreover, isn’t it even worthy of praise for such a thing? Klein muttered these thoughts to himself, then gently nodded. “Indeed, quite so.” After swiftly responding to Arodes' questions from the Magic Mirror, he immediately entered a state of analysis, examining the capabilities of Quonas Colg—the half-divine being—and the characteristics of that powerful sealing artifact: "The Fallen Count" indeed ranks as a Sequence 4 entity, a being of half-divine, half-human nature, with significant qualitative advancements. Whether it comes to "bestowing," "distorting," "exploiting," or "amplifying," he proves exceptionally difficult to handle—any misstep could prove costly. On the other hand, "chaos" is not particularly threatening, merely a moderate enhancement of the Sequence 5 "Chaos Mentor" abilities. "The Concert of Light and Shadow" truly embodies the hallmarks of the "Arbiter" domain, though its most troublesome aspect remains—the negative effect. For a remarkable figure on the "Seer" path, combat style will naturally lean toward preparation, precision, and control. Once the battle commences, their tactics will unfold in a continuous, sequenced manner, one after another. However, if random deviations occur intermittently throughout this process, the overall strategy risks being disrupted and ultimately fails to materialize—this presents a significant danger. As he pondered, Klein As a remarkable being known for setting traps for his enemies, Caine did not wish to expend immense effort, endure countless trials, and ultimately find himself in an extremely perilous situation only to exchange his fate with his opponent's through the "Fate-Stealer" sigil—seeking to reverse the tide and decisively defeat him—only to discover that the very item that would save and secure victory summoned merely a rabbit, or vanished into smoke, celebrating the user's demise. While Qunus Colg can mitigate this effect with items that enhance fortune, I cannot replicate this, as neither divine-level "luck" nor "misfortune" seems to exert any influence upon me... Nevertheless, I possess the secret companion, Enyuni, the "Winner." Caine then posed a second question to the "Magic Mirror," Arodos: "How can I avoid the intermittent, random transformations of that sealed object?" Silver words emerged from the mirror's depths, forming a new sentence in the rippling light: "No avoidance is needed!" "All we need to do is make Quinás Colg unfortunate—after all, the half-god of the 'Night' Path is an expert at this." That makes perfect sense... According to relativity, as long as Quinás Colg is less fortunate than me, I'll be the lucky one. Even Ms. Arianna herself has promised to provide the necessary support. For her, it should be quite simple and effortless to quietly bestow a misfortune upon Quinás Colg before she creates her hidden world. Suddenly, Cline nodded with clear realization. "Very well. That's all for today. Should anything arise later, I'll summon you again." "Yes, Master! No problem, Master! Goodbye, Master~" On the mirror's surface, a simple sketch of a hand wave appeared beside a silver word. As the mirror instantly returned to normal, Cline withdrew his gaze and swiftly visualized the sequence of battles that would unfold next. Gradually, he began to form a clear plan, capturing fleeting inspirations and refining them further. After developing several scenarios, Cline walked to the balcony and, gazing at the garden beneath the night sky, softly asked: "Could you bring misfortune upon Qunus Colg before the battle?" A calm, ordinary female voice answered softly at his side: "Yes." "Then I'm settled," Cline replied immediately. Silence settled around him swiftly. A cool autumn breeze passed through, and Cline gazed quietly at the estate in the night for several seconds, then gently pressed his silk hat, adjusted his left hand's human skin glove, and withdrew the "Great Bell" revolver from beneath his arm. He then brushed the gun's cylinder with his thumb, setting it in motion. ……… The night deepened, the red moon occasionally piercing through the clouds, and the Rose Garden estate sank fully into peaceful slumber. At that moment, a figure moved silently from the south bank of the Tassok River, taking just a few steps to reach his own room. He was Colonel Qunus Colg, the Deputy Director of MI9, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers. This sturdy, rugged half-god surveyed the room and saw no anomalies, then smiled slightly, walking to the small bar in the guest room. He pulled out a cup, picked up a bottle of red wine from the Mugello estate, and prepared to pour a thin layer to celebrate this beautiful evening. Just then, inspiration struck him suddenly, and he lifted his head sharply. Under the night's hue, those fresh flowers and individual trees, clearly visible right before him, seemed lifeless, dim and hazy, as though distant. Black and red, shadows and buildings, quiet and vegetation, presented themselves to Qunasa Colg in a most unusual manner. At this moment, without hesitation, the half-god's pupils slightly dilated and immediately took action. With his left hand, he reached into his coat pocket, and with his right palm extended toward his armpit, he retrieved two objects. Held in his right hand was an unusual handgun—its overall body gray, larger than a typical revolver, resembling nearly half a colossal war hammer from the classical era. What made it remarkable was that it featured six thick, substantial barrels, each with a deep, well-defined mouth. On its rotating cylinder, several unattractive rivets were embedded, giving it a rugged, authentic charm. Qunás. Colg was holding a "tin" pocket watch in his left hand. Half of the watch's dial featured neatly arranged symbolic elements laid out in chronological order, while the other half was chaotic, even spilling over into the adjacent area. Yet, as if connected by an invisible mechanical core behind the scenes, the two halves formed a more intricate and dizzying structure. Almost simultaneously, a figure emerged from the vast red moon outside, gliding swiftly toward them. He grew larger and clearer—revealing a young man with black hair and brown eyes, his features deeply defined and his lines cold and firm. Wearing a silk hat and a black coat, he held a distinctive revolver in one hand, while the other was enveloped in translucent human skin, as though bearing the great red moon itself. Germán Sparo.