According to the Lord’s account, the main difference between the second and the first Profaned Stone Tablets lies not in the unusual sequence names of the latter, but in the former’s inclusion of many additional elements—secrets glimpsed by the ancient Sun God in his later years. Well, as a true deity, the Sun God has no concept of old age; yet, from His emergence to His passing, measured by human terms, that period indeed constitutes His later years. “The Lord of the Door said nothing, merely explaining that there were too many hidden matters to be conveyed in a few words. If He could return to the real world, He would be able to elaborate in greater detail. ‘Ah, will I be fooled?’ Because of the mention of the ‘Profaned Stone Tablets,’ I recalled two questions that have long troubled me: What does it mean to be in tune with the times? Who defines the times? The Lord of the Door’s reaction was quite odd—He smiled for no less than fifteen seconds, then reminded me to watch the audience carefully. What connection does this have with my questions? With His gentle prompting, I carefully recalled the content of the second ‘Profaned Stone Tablet’ and discovered an unusual point. As a remarkable being born of the tradition of the Generalist, my memory is indeed proud—anything I’ve seen, I never forget. Yet, I only remember that the audience pathway sequence 0 is the ‘Idealist.’ I have absolutely no recollection of its divine consecration ceremony!” "Of the other twenty-one pathways to divinity, I remember each one clearly. But this one—I not only have no memory of it, I've unconsciously overlooked it altogether. I asked the 'Gate' gentleman, in a tentative tone, what the divine ritual of the 'Audience' pathway entails. He smiled again, speaking with a playful yet serene tone, 'Didn't you just explain it yourself a moment ago?' "Think about it carefully—what a terrifying thing it is. When you're still in the middle or lower levels, it's manageable. But once you reach a position of influence, you may find yourself subtly guided or suddenly dismantled simply because your ideas, your principles, or the initiatives you're pushing don't align with some unseen, preordained plan. 'Be mindful of the audience!' I'm curious—how did the 'Gate' Lord know about the second 'Defiled Tablet' and the various divine rituals? His answer: He had witnessed the complete second 'Defiled Tablet.' With him were Solomon, Zoroaster, Tūr, Trenthorst, Augustus, Einhorn, Thorin, Castile, Zarathustra, Stianno, and Constantine—names that are all fourth-century dynastic families, towering above all the extraordinary individuals of their time!" The secret carried on this page of the journal stirred in Caine a sense of facing the very forms of mythic beings, as if his mind had been struck by a storm of knowledge. Is the divine ritual of the "audience" merely aligning the course of history with its own fantasies? If so, Adam has been consciously preparing for this since the Quaternary period... So then, the secret hidden by King George III—and the developments that may thus emerge—are not only in line with His expectations, but even actively fostered by Him? When the tide of time inevitably surges forward, rendering swift changes impossible, will He then ascend to the divine throne? Under such circumstances, the in-depth investigation into the Great Smog Event becomes exceptionally perilous—even though I currently hold the favor of the goddess, possess official standing, and can readily collaborate with the angels. Yet, I cannot guarantee my safety, for the goddess herself may remain unable to descend into the mortal realm for an extended period. Klein's thoughts raced in rapid succession, and for a moment, he found himself hesitating, even considering retreat. In the old days, once he reported the matter to the Church of Night, he could have settled down and even taken a vacation abroad. But now, as a favored servant of the Goddess, having pledged himself to seek out both Hervin Lambis and the "White Saint" Catharina, he finds it difficult to simply vanish. Indeed, one must gain something to lose something else. Moreover, Caine has no clear idea of the future Adam envisions. Should another great smog event like the one in Beckland occur, he simply wouldn't be able to step away—there are people he cares about, a peace he longs for. At the very least, he needs to uncover the king's secrets before making any decisions. What other secrets lie hidden on the second "Board of Profanation," beyond the extraordinary paths and sequence potions? Caine withdrew his gaze, allowing the Roselle Diary to fade from his hands. Then, with a calm expression, he surveyed the room and smiled. "Begin, then." "At this moment, 'Justice' Audrey couldn't conceal her curiosity, and gently raised her hand: 'Respected Sir 'The Fool,' does the cross you're holding hold any special significance? If your answer requires an equivalent exchange, please state your request directly.'" The magician, Fols, nearly couldn't believe his ears upon hearing the "Knight of Fool"’s reply. At that moment, the "Fool," Kline, casually added, "Its level isn't particularly high—it corresponds only to the 'Unshadowed,' and its primary function is to cleanse spiritual contamination within the extraordinary traits, helping those who consume magic potions to separate out excess characteristics, thus enabling individuals unwilling to remain in the mystical world to return to ordinary life." How magical that is... That's precisely why the "World" gentleman asked me earlier, if given the chance, whether I would be willing to completely shed the mystical world. "Justice" Audrey felt her curiosity fully satisfied. Indeed, it makes perfect sense... Why, it's truly an object that makes me feel uncomfortable all over. "Moon" Emlyn made a judgment and glanced toward the "Sun." Meanwhile, "Sun" Deric was both astonished and delighted, as though his dreams had finally come true. His ideal was to free all the inhabitants of Silver City from the curse, bring them back beneath the sun, so they would no longer endure madness, pain, and torment at every moment. Should this ideal be realized through the inheritance of the ancient sun god—through the very artifact believed to have been created by the divine craftsman of Silver City, the city's foundational faith—then it would truly feel destined and inevitable. He spoke before the "Hangman": "Respected Sir 'The Fool,' may I secure this object by offering some compensation?" "As long as you can bear sufficient cost," kindly nodded Kline. ...How wonderful, how noble Sir 'The Fool' truly is! In his heart, Drik of the Sun sincerely praised him. As long as a sufficient cost is offered, the object may be exchanged... Inspired by the usage patterns of the travel journal held by "The Magician" Miss, "Hangman" Aljer promptly followed up: "Respected Sir 'The Fool,' may I rent this cross for a day—or even just a few hours—for a certain price?" "He currently has no plans to rent, as the 'Wanderer' potion is digested relatively quickly. He intends to wait until he consumes an additional dose of the 'Sea Singer' potion, then consider how to address the excess extraordinary traits. 'Agreed,' the 'Jester' Kline replied simply. Could he really rent? When 'Stars' Leonard previously borrowed from 'Lehmann's travel notes,' he had gained significant benefits. Upon hearing the 'Jester's' response, his spirits surged, and he began seriously evaluating whether he had any use for that ancient solar deity's relic. A few seconds later, he realized he didn't. The 'Sun' path is particularly effective against spectral spirits, but the 'Night' path is equally capable! Moreover, when returning from Ting to Beckland, Leonard had already accumulated four 'Yang Flame' seals—half of which he planned to give to Kline for his intelligence, and the other half to keep for himself." As for shedding excess extraordinary traits and stepping out of the mystical realm, he had no need at all—he was about to perform the ritual to become a "Spirit Wiccan!" At this moment, the "Magician" Folth glanced at "The Judge" Hous, feeling a growing sense of regret. She wasn't regretting having offered the cross as a sacrifice to Mr. The Fool, but rather regretting that she hadn't, before the sacrifice, tried to document the corresponding abilities on her own or using "Lehmann's Travel Notes." Of course, this stemmed primarily from her timidity—when she couldn't clearly grasp the cross's effects and influence through the "Astrologer's" methods, she hesitated to take the initiative. After all, she could always rent it from Mr. The Fool later. She made a conscious effort to remain optimistic. Seeing no one else making a request, Mr. The Fool, Kline, withdrew his gaze and signaled to the members of the Tarot Circle to begin their transactions and exchanges. In fact, there's currently a potential candidate for the "No-Dark-Cross"—Anderson, the strongest hunter of the Mist Sea. Since boarding the *Golden Dream*, he's been undergoing various experiments arranged within the icebergs, aimed at digesting the foreign substances within his body. He's already achieved notable results, though the underlying risks haven't yet been fully eliminated. I should ask Daniz about this... Thinking of it, Klein murmured silently. At that moment, Audrey of the *Justice* proposed a trade request: "Ladies and gentlemen, who among you possesses the heart of a Dream-Catcher, the crystallized essence of a Mind-Phantom, or the complete brain of a mature Mind-Giant?"