As they returned upward through the gray mist, Caine felt the cold within him rapidly dissipating, no longer experiencing the sensation of each "spirit insect" forming a fresh consciousness. Instantly, before him emerged the weathered bronze long table, and the ethereal forms of the "Justice" lady and Leonard gradually became clearer, yet remained somewhat blurred. When the gray mist swirling around them settled into the "ground," Caine asked, "How are you feeling now?" He instinctively used the tone of Germain Spalro, but immediately recalled that within the "Hall of Honesty," his inner monologues, flowing thoughts, habitual analyses, and even his criticisms of Leonard had all been exposed—rendering it impossible for him to maintain his usual demeanor before the "Justice" lady. "It's all Leonard's fault!" Well, let's just follow the doctor's orders this time—not only did I skip the thick masks, but even the thinner ones. Clain flashed that thought unconsciously, then forcibly interrupted it, scanning alertly to the left and right. He still hadn't shaken off the fear that his inner thoughts would be loudly voiced out. Fortunately, he was no longer in the space he had named the "Hall of Honesty," where the kind of "magic" that couldn't be countered by ordinary means had been overwhelming. Clearly, both "Justice" Odile and "Star" Leonard also suffered from post-traumatic stress symptoms—one suddenly pressed her lips tightly together, the other instantly straightened up, as if instinctively recalling something from just now. After a moment of stillness, they remembered that "World" Germán Sparo had just asked about their condition and quickly refocused their attention. "There's a sense of purification happening... Originally, I had the impression that I would split into a second persona. No, not a second persona—rather, as if some consciousness within me that didn't belong to me was awakening. Hmm, now that's gone. I sincerely thank 'The Fool'!" Odile, embodying 'Justice,' conducted a professional self-psychological analysis and then expressed her gratitude with genuine sincerity. This gratitude—I can accept it without hesitation. The unsettling thoughts are fortunately still contained within the 'Hall of Honesty.' 'Justice' and Leonard's thoughts haven't drifted toward 'The Fool,' otherwise I would have been compelled to join in. Then it would all be over—my sense of shame would have overwhelmed me, and I'd collapse into a heap of 'spirit insects.' Klein, his thoughts flickering, responded earnestly: "Thank you, 'The Fool'!" "...Thank you, 'The Fool'." "As a devoted follower of the Goddess of Night, Leonard hesitated before agreeing, then quickly shifted the topic. "I don't have any issues myself. Just now, I felt something calling to me behind that bronze gate. What about you?" Seeing that Leonard had also confirmed his state, Caine placed both the "Cross of No Darkness" and the metal vial containing his blood onto the weathered long table before him. "I've had that same sensation," he replied with conviction. "So have I," said Audrey, the embodiment of "Justice," in a clear and decisive tone. "It's not just a fantasy—I've analyzed my own mental state." Leonard raised a hand, brushing his chin thoughtfully. "What could it be? Something that requires an ancient deity sealed behind its own throne?" After what had just transpired, he felt he had little to offer the Lady of Justice, and thus his posture grew increasingly relaxed. "We could try to analyze it a bit..." Audrey of Justice carefully glanced at Germain Spalro of the World. She had been deeply impressed by the man's ability to quickly assemble intelligence, draw connections, and complete analysis and inference in a short span of time. After a moment's thought, Klein spoke without any preconceived bias: "There are only three possibilities. First, some powerful entity within the second age reality—perhaps approaching Sequence 0—is sealed beneath the 'City of Miracles,' Liviheith, behind the very throne of the king. However, I believe this scenario is unlikely, because the ancient deity who composed this travelogue and inserted it into Liviheith, simultaneously influencing both the world of the book and the real world, certainly had a specific intention. It would not have chosen to leave an unstable factor there for the long term." "Indeed, we all know that unforeseen elements must be eliminated, especially when dealing with an ancient deity," Audrey nodded slightly, engaging in a thoughtful discussion with Germain of the World. At that moment, Leonard exhaled, saying, "Perhaps the ancient deity known as the 'Dragon of Imagination' has already glimpsed certain scenes in the distant future, believing that the things sealed away will, to some extent, aid in realizing its own plans." "So I said it's unlikely, not impossible," Caine replied calmly. "The second possibility is that the sealed entity itself is precisely the key to Angerwid's long-term strategy—the moment this journal meets the '0–08,' the seal will be broken, and the entity will return to the real world, bringing about some transformation. I believe this is the most plausible." Perhaps it also involves the true stance or intentions of the 'Dragon of Wisdom.' "What might that be?" "The Sir of Fool once said that after Adam received '0–08,' he drew closer to the divine seat, thus transforming the age—this implies that Adam has now gathered all the materials of the 'Idealist,' needing only one ritual to complete the process... I wonder if my interpretation is correct?" said Audrey of Justice. "I'm not certain either. I'll pray to the Sir of Fool and see if I can receive a clearer revelation." Klein left the matter open-ended. Unfortunately, the old man is an angel from the Fourth Age, and while he has limited familiarity with the Second Age, he is certainly acquainted with Adam. "The Sir of Stars," Leonard thoughtfully remarked, "will try to..." He had originally intended to say he would investigate, but then recalled that both of them already knew each other's secrets, so he abandoned any hesitation and simply added, "…try to ask the old man." "Thank you so much," Audrey sincerely thanked him. In her view, this was a matter of the "audience" approach—undoubtedly, the most concerned and attentive were themselves, while others primarily offered assistance. Then, she spontaneously added, "A third possibility might be that what's sealed there is an object or a monster from the world of the book?" "Yes," said Kline, offering his own speculation, "it might be deeply connected to the world of the book. If it were destroyed, the world of the book would collapse. Therefore, the ancient god Anglervide could only choose to seal it." "Justice" Odile paused and said, "Regarding this possibility, I have an idea." Noting that both the "World" gentleman and the "Stars" gentleman were now looking at her, waiting for her response, she slowed her pace and said, "I'm considering this from a psychological perspective." "Since the world of the book was imagined by Anglervide, the collective unconscious ocean there must have originated with Him, bearing His imprints of spirit, emotions, and experiences." "Perhaps 'the City of Miracles,' Levihede, has sealed the most extreme of these—the shadows, the fears, or the deep imprints within the 'Dragon of Imagination's' consciousness, certain terrifying realities that have yet to be fully conquered or eradicated in reality. As long as these remain unvanquished and unrooted in the real world, they cannot be eliminated from the collective unconscious of the book-world; they can only be sealed. If left unattended, they will gradually contaminate that 'ocean' of consciousness, derailing the course of history." Leonard was even more focused than during internal meetings of the 'Night Watch' or the 'Red Glove' team. After listening intently, he remarked, "As a primordial deity who rules both sky and mind, what could leave such enduring shadows or provoke such profound fears in Him?" "I don't know." "Audrey shook her head firmly." "If we analyze this purely from a psychological standpoint, since the seal lies beneath the throne, deep within the heart of the 'City of Miracles,' and there's a passage extending all the way down, this suggests that the source of the shadow and fear originally stems from beneath the earth. Therefore, the 'Dragon of Imagination' would have sealed—or rather, blocked—it off in a psychological projection of the earth's depths. Otherwise, why not in a side chamber, deep within the hall, or in a specially constructed prison, or somewhere else entirely?" Listening to the 'Justice' lady's words, Caine suddenly recalled the experiences of the 'Magician' and 'Judge' ladies: they had, based on the information provided by the House of Blood, discovered an ancient castle of indeterminate age, whose lower level featured a bronze door seemingly sealing off some dreadful entity from the earth below. Once one approached that door or remained in the vicinity for too long, they would inevitably suffer contamination and perish in a tragic manner. It was an ancient castle, built without any clear defensive purpose, originally guarded by humans from an unknown era... Once the vampire clan discovered it, no one dared to venture deep into it. At that time, I had assumed it must be connected to demons—perhaps only half-gods were qualified to explore such a place. Could this be related, in some way, to the sealing of the "City of Miracles," Liviaeth? Klein's thoughts raced swiftly, and he quickly recalled a similar piece of information from memory: While traveling aboard the "Future" with Gathelya, en route to the divine war ruins, they encountered a so-called "deep-sea well." At that time, the ship's chief officer, Nina, descended to the ocean floor for an investigation and reported that it wasn't actually a well at all—rather, it was a narrow, dark shaft so deep that even young children could not reach its bottom, with no visible base. The inner walls bore unusual honeycomb-like corrosion patterns, and there were collapsed steel structures surrounding it. In a sense, this is also a passage deep into the earth... Klein glanced left and right, then spoke carefully: "Do you remember something the 'Magician' mentioned? There's a door beneath the ruins of the ancient castle in the Drelle Forest, sealing a powerful force of decay." "Ah, yes!" "Justice" Odile recalled the event immediately. "Could it be that, in the early Second Age, during ancient times, the transcendent beings shared a common, terrifying enemy—originating from beneath the earth?" "Perhaps," Klein couldn't offer a definite answer, and seized the opportunity to add, "Maybe, as many apocalyptic prophecies suggest, the threat comes from the stars." "Hmm." Odile and Leonard had limited knowledge on the matter and couldn't delve deeper into the topic. "Let's conclude for today. Once we've clarified the situation, we'll attempt the mural experiments. And remember—keep the secrets safe." "Klein glanced at Leonard and said, 'Well, once we return, we'll immediately pray to Mr. The Fool, asking Him to witness our solemn vow not to reveal each other's secrets.' Audrey of Justice didn't object, and added, 'There will be certain things that I'll first hypnotize myself to forget here, so as not to keep thinking about them upon our return.'"