"Good morning, Monsieur Tholozan," Audrey asked the young man-servant of mixed Ruin and Dong Bailang descent, with a polite smile. "Has he gone to the bathroom? Will he be back soon, my lady? Shall I have you wait here?" "Very well," Audrey said, settling into a single armchair. A whirl of thoughts stirred in her mind. Honestly, if the matter were simply to resolve the issue with Hewen Lambis, she already had a clear plan: to gently induce a state of hypnosis, and when Hewen Lambis came to provide feedback, to unconsciously activate the talisman granted by the world-creator, Germán Sparro—then, in coordination with the eccentric adventurer, pursue the half-god. Hmph. To ensure there's no issue, she could still ask the "Hermit" lady for assistance—already half-god, she could remain hidden in the shadows and join forces with the "World" gentleman at the crucial moment. In that case, Hewin Lembis should surely be unable to escape... Audrey pressed her lips together, holding back the urge to gently bite them. As for how the "Hermit" would come to Beckland, she found it entirely straightforward—she could simply rent "Lehmann's Travel Notes," have the "World" gentleman record the "transportation," and then request the " Fool" gentleman to deliver it. Yet, in doing so, even if Hewin Lembis managed to escape and identify the murderer, the Psychological Alchemists would have ample grounds to suspect that the half-god had last interacted with Audrey herself. That would mean a host of subsequent complications... Audrey's eyes shifted slightly, striving to remain composed. At this moment, Daven Tanthès, a gentleman with silvering hair and refined demeanor, returned from the bathroom, smiling warmly at the noble lady who had been waiting for him. After ensuring that his personal servant, Enjuni, remained at the door, the wealthy man surveyed the room before finally fixing his gaze on Odile: "You seem to be facing some difficulties?" Odile, not attempting to interpret the subtle cues of the "World" gentleman, responded straightforwardly: "Yes... I'd like to recount what has happened so far." She summarized her experience, concluding with: "What should I do now to truly resolve the matter—so that there are no lingering concerns?" By "truly resolve," she meant to ensure no aftermath or complications remained. Kline smiled and suggested: "Why not involve those two ladies and discuss it together?" Indeed! We could arrange for a more intimate, one-on-one conversation, much like the "Moon" gentleman—well, the ones already deeply involved in this "trial," such as the "Magician" Foulis, will certainly have to attend. Besides them, we’d also need to invite the "World" gentleman, the "Hanged Man" gentleman, the "Wise One" lady, and the "Moon" gentleman—though, admittedly, the "Moon" gentleman might be a bit of a stretch. Audrey felt unexpectedly energized. In that moment, she suddenly felt as though she wasn’t fighting this alone. "I understand," she nodded, a gentle smile playing on her lips. Then, another question came to mind, and she seized the opportunity to ask: "What exactly is Lord Hewin Lambis’ purpose in making me no longer hesitant about the several princes, and in praising them before my parents?" Klein thought for a moment and said, "It might be a display of surface-level friendliness, aimed at winning over your father, suggesting that the Night Court—whatever secrets the king may hold—will ultimately require at least one of the major divine churches to support its success, thereby dividing the opposition." "That makes sense," Audrey responded without much reservation to the 'World' gentleman's explanation, since beneath the layer of extraordinary abilities, it was essentially a political dynamic she was already familiar with. She didn't linger further, returned to her office, and after handling her daily tasks, seized the midday break to make a request to the 'Fool' gentleman, securing a small-scale gathering. “It sounds urgent,” “The Tower” Aljere nodded lightly in response. “Justice” Odile sat down and said, “Yes.” She then turned to “The Judge” Hugh and “The Magician” Folshe: “This morning, I met with Hervin Lambis. He hypnotized me to have me do two tasks for him, and then forgot he had come at all. Fortunately, I remained cautious and attentive, and quickly noticed the anomaly. With the protection of ‘The Fool’先生, I managed to recall everything. One of the tasks Hervin Lambis assigned to me was to arrange a meeting between ‘The Judge’ and ‘The Magician’ lady, so that he could hypnotize them as well, learn who has been driving their recent activities, and urge them to leave Beckland as soon as possible.” What? “The Magician” Folshe had initially only been concerned about “Justice” Odile’s safety—now it seemed the situation had taken a turn and had now reached her and Hugh as well! It was truly unexpected that the plan had been executed through Odile’s hands—so well concealed, so hard to anticipate! A half-god has taken notice of us... After a moment of astonishment, Folsie felt more surprise and fear than anything else. She glanced at her friend, only to see that "The Judge" Thew sat seemingly calm, yet her hands had unconsciously clenched into fists. "The Hidden One" Gautherica, meanwhile, looked slightly puzzled, furrowing her brows. "Has the Psychological Alchemy, or rather, Hervin Lembis, discovered that 'The Judge' and 'The Magician' are members of our Tarot Circle?" This was a serious and crucial matter. "No," said "Justice" Audrey, shaking her head. "It's simply because I know them in the real world." By now, she no longer tried to conceal her identity from Folsie and Thew. In fact, since Thew joined the Tarot Circle and received the "The Judge" card, Audrey had known that her identity would eventually be revealed, and through repeated observations, she had confirmed that her two friends must have already guessed—only choosing to remain silent about it out of mutual understanding. "You know them?" "The recluse" Cadryla pushed her heavy glasses up her nose, expressing genuine surprise. "The justice" Odile nodded: "Indeed, I personally recommended all of them—Mr. The Hanged Man can attest to that..." Ah? Didn't we come here, precisely to save ourselves, by invoking the name of 'The Fool'? How have we now become recommended for membership? "The Magician" Folshe glanced at "The Justice" Miss Odile, then at "The Judge" Tho, looking utterly puzzled and confused. Tho, too, rarely displayed such a look, as the very concept of 'recommendation' surpassed both her understanding and expectations. "Justice" Audrey felt a bit embarrassed, blinked, and awkwardly explained to her two friends: "Since each of you has your own unique qualities, and I hope the Tarot Circle continues to grow, I recommended you both to Mr. The Fool. However, this only gives you an opportunity—should you fail Mr. The Fool's trial, He will not bring you here at all." Trial? What trial have I undergone? "The Magician" Fowles remained puzzled, while "The Judge" Hugh recalled many things, especially the origin of the paper bearing Mr. The Fool's name, and the time he had hurried to summon someone to expel a spirit. It was no wonder that he felt they knew each other well. It was no wonder that "The Judge" had joined so long after the others—each of you must have faced your own trials. Unique qualities—these very qualities are the selection criteria of the Tarot Circle. Do I, too, possess such uniqueness? "The Hermit" Gaudelia felt a sudden clarity, and also began to form some thoughts. He had already made a clear assessment—no surprise at all—that the "Turned Upside Down" Aljer observed with a warm smile: "These matters can be addressed later, Miss Justice. How shall we resolve the issue of Herwin Lambis?" "Yes," said Miss Justice Odile, returning to the point with serious inquiry, "if not only must I resolve Herwin Lambis, but also ensure that the Psychological Alchemy Circle does not suspect me—what should I do?" Aljer, though lacking direct experience with a half-god, carefully weighed his thoughts based on long-established habits: "Track Herwin Lambis' movements, and act only after he has interacted with others?" "How exactly do I track him?" Odile asked, then immediately offered her own solution: "By obtaining answers from Miss Judgment and Miss Magician, then upon seeing Herwin Lambis again, as soon as he departs, recite the name of the ' Fool' and invoke His attention to this half-god?" Theoretically possible. My "true vision" above the gray mist covers a radius of nearly ten kilometers. As long as Herwin Lambis doesn't "teleport," I can reliably track his whereabouts and trajectory over a short period, then return to the real world and directly "travel" there—though that would require some divination assistance. The issue, however, is that this matter has been personally intervened upon by the " Fool." Speaking with a hoarse voice in the identity of Germain Sparo, the "World," Klein said: "I'd like to remind you of one thing—the 'Judgment' and the 'Magician' mentioned Adam in the real world. The psychological alchemy stems from excavations at the Hermes' ruins. Hermes was a member of the 'Dusk Hermit Order,' and one of its founders was Adam. The 'Fool' does not wish to directly oppose the 'Dusk Hermit Order' on this matter. Therefore, whatever we do, we will strive to keep it discreet. The volume of information conveyed in this series of remarks was so substantial that it gave the "Turned Upside Down" Aljer, the "Hermit" Gardeleia, and others the sensation of undergoing a genuine mental storm. The "Judge" Houx and the "Magician" Forlith were particularly startled. The organization was originally named the "Twilight Hermit Society"... Ah, the "Ace" had chosen not to oppose the "Twilight Hermit Society" because He had just recently collaborated with the "Imaginary Angel" Adam in planning the matter concerning Ins. Zangguel? It was unexpected that the Psychological Alchemy Circle had any connection to the "Twilight Hermit Society"... Wait—Hermes? Is he really still alive? Is he actually a member of the Twilight Hermit Society? Indeed, are all the members of this organization truly individuals far beyond our imagination? Aljer first glanced at the "World" Germaine Sparo, then glanced again at the "Hermit" Gardeleia. He noticed that she too was deeply astonished, and that she had not concealed her amazement. "The twilight hermits... Is this the ancient, secret order that Emperor Roscel was a part of?" "The Hermit," Gauthier, seemed to speak to herself, seeking confirmation. "The World," Germain Sparo, offered the answer: "Yes. After you return to reality, try not to dwell on these matters—people will easily perceive it. If you're uncertain about yourselves, ask the 'Justice' lady here to provide some psychological reassurance."