The abilities of the Enigmatic Queen are all dreamy, no, fairy-tale-like... Caine glanced at the pen that was writing itself and pulled out a sheet of paper and pen from his pocket, inscribing the incantation to summon his messenger, and noted that each letter would carry a postage fee of one gold coin. Next, he handed the sheet to Bernadette and took the one she held, quickly scanning it: "Invisible beings dwelling in the upper realms, singular ethereal entities benevolent toward humanity, the messenger uniquely belonging to Bernadette Gustave..." This differed slightly from the standard incantation, yet at its core it remained the same... Ah, "Mysterious Queen" must have deliberately altered it to prevent others from detecting the summoning formula, leveraging the connection between the messenger and the bearer to reverse-lock onto her. As for me, my messenger is an angel—only He poses a threat to others, never the reverse; even should I encounter Zarathustra, He should possess the ability to safeguard and disengage himself... Klein murmured these thoughts to himself, gently shaking his hand that held the paper, and from the shake, a cluster of crimson flames burst forth. Watching the paper turn into deep black ash in the flames, the "Mysterious Queen" Bernadette asked in a voice devoid of emotion: "What are your thoughts on preventing George III?" "Klein deliberately omitted the third approach, instead first examining the feasibility of the first two, stating, 'A assassination attempt is an extremely remote possibility. At this point, George III—whom we will soon refer to as the 'Black Emperor'—has already attained the rank of Sequence 1, making him beyond our reach. Even if He has not yet ascended to Sequence 1, He has undoubtedly already assumed the role in advance. Once the preliminary rituals are completed and the magical potion is consumed, He can rapidly consolidate his strength, laying a solid foundation for the future. Of course, even in this very remote scenario, He must still possess the rank of Sequence 2. The Augustus family, certainly, will not lack any 'Level 0' sealing artifacts, and with the surrounding protections in place, you and I have absolutely no chance of success." Here, Klein changed his reference from "he" to "Him" when speaking of George III. Bernadette listened quietly and thought for a few seconds, as if assessing, then said: "As long as sufficient opportunities are created, Sequence 2 could also be targeted for assassination—but either I or you, or both, will certainly perish." What she meant was that the "Level 0" seal she commanded was powerful, magical, and terrifying, though to fully realize its potential came at an extremely high cost. That's actually quite promising—since I've been lying. If I truly give it my all, I can still enlist Willem Aunseit, Palis Soloyasde, and the Messenger Miss to help, using the "Reenact Yesterday" spell to restore their normal condition within a short timeframe. The issue is, I'm not sure what cost that would entail, how the situation might shift, or whether it might draw in the Angel Kings—Ulo琉us and Amun, for instance. If only Mr. Azk were awake! With the four Angelic figures and the "Mysterious Queen's" Level-0 seal, even the Sequence 1 units could begin to make a move. Still, the chances of success are extremely slim, as none of them can sustain the effort long. Klein was clearly intrigued, but didn't pursue further discussion on the matter. It wasn’t that he was unwilling to be open and honest in the collaboration, nor that he didn’t trust the “Mystic Queen.” Rather, both Will Aunscetin and Parves Soloyasde were currently under pursuit—once their movements became known, they might well fall, a development that Kline absolutely did not want to see. He spoke vaguely: “If it truly comes down to assassination, I can summon at least two angels to assist.” This referred to the “Death Magistrate” Azk Egs and “Fate’s Serpent” Will Aunscetin—particularly the latter, whom he deduced from the drop of mythical creature’s blood. Belnade paused, unusually: “Is this the will of that one?” How could his followers summon angels without the consent of the “Fool”? “He has permitted it,” said Kline, speaking the absolute truth. The Mystic Queen’s sapphire eyes deepened momentarily, and then remained silent, merely nodding slowly. Caine steered the conversation back on track: "Disrupting the ritual may be relatively straightforward, but it must be done at the most critical moment; otherwise, for George III, the ascension to divinity will merely be postponed. He has already secured the blessing of the gods and no longer needs to worry about one thing after another. Even if the mausoleum is damaged, he can rebuild it swiftly. However, if the disruption occurs at the decisive moment, it will result in his ascension failing, and he will lose control, transforming into a monster. No deity would allow such a being to roam unchecked in the mortal realm—divine interventions would inevitably wipe him out. The issue lies in the fact that, with the Angelic King's awareness and assistance, George III will certainly take this seriously and ensure the most rigorous protection, making the difficulty only slightly greater than a direct assassination. "Therefore, we must gather intelligence swiftly and identify suitable locations to leverage. "Whether we pursue the first or the second approach, you should ideally advance to Level 2 and become a 'Sage' well in advance. Bernadette nodded gently, indicating she understood. "What about the third approach?" asked Clare. After a moment of silence, Clare said: "If the ritual had succeeded initially and the Emperor had ascended to Sequence 0, then He would still have a chance to be resurrected—as long as we could locate the arrangements left behind by the Emperor before George III took his seat as God, and thus bring Him back. In that case, George III's ambitions would fail." He deliberately avoided using the pronoun "he" to refer to Rosel, not wanting to reveal his own identity. The "mysterious queen"'s gaze flickered noticeably before settling into a deep, reserved intensity. With a soft motion of her lips, she said: "I will deliver the selected diaries to Gardele." Clare did not pursue this matter further, but instead smiled and added: "Actually, there's a fourth approach as well." Bernadette raised her eyebrows, expressing her curiosity. "That would simply be to do nothing—let George III proceed with the ritual, attempt to become divine, and simply wait for Him to fail." "Klein chuckled self-consciously," "As you move higher up the Sequence Path, the probability of failure increases." This is actually true—even with the script written by Amun's brothers, setting up all the possibilities for success, and even with George III perfectly absorbing the previous potion, his chances of ascending to divinity would still not exceed fifty percent. Of course, Klein said this merely as a self-deprecating remark. "With that, she paused before speaking again, her gaze remaining fixed: 'In fact, I'm wondering if he has already begun to revive—perhaps still in the process of rediscovering himself. I'm not sure what subtle details lie hidden in the resurrection of the Black Emperor, nor do I know if he ultimately chose the Black Emperor at all.'" Bernadette's voice gradually grew hazy, carrying an indescribable quality. As Kleen listened, he suddenly began to understand what the "Mysterious Queen" was thinking and hoping for: She doubted whether the Fool was indeed the revived Roscel, questioning whether the Emperor had deceived everyone—perhaps never intending to follow the path of the Black Emperor, but instead choosing a different route. That's why, now, he was gathering old journals and the "Sacred Cards" in an effort to reclaim his identity. Unfortunately, I'm merely the neighbor's uncle, Kleen thought, wishing to add a light, witty remark—but his emotions gradually settled, making it difficult to force a sense of ease. He said nothing, rose, bowed, put on his hat, and stepped out of the room. As he closed the door of the "Golden Theater" box, he took a few steps forward, and suddenly heard a quiet, melodic tune. The melody was ethereal, drifting with a gentle sense of sorrow. Klein stood listening for several seconds, then turned back into the hall and departed with the "Flame Leap." …… In Silver City, a group had gathered at the city gate, ready to set out. This was the expedition bound for the Afternoon Town, preparing to explore the "Kingdom of the Giants." Derek Berg stood at the center, the second shortest, holding a cross of copper-green with sharp spines. To his left and right were Joshua and Heinem, ready to take over the "Cross of No Darkness" at any moment should Derek's exceptional qualities begin to manifest. —Such a seal must be held in rotation by three people to counteract its negative effects. As Derek bent down to examine the relics left by the Creator, he suddenly felt someone watching him. Instinctively lifting his head, he turned to see it was Lovyra, the Elder of the "Six-Party Council," the shortest member of the party. With her silver-gray, slightly wavy hair and soft gray eyes, she was gazing intently at the weathered, ancient "Cross of No Darkness," her gaze glowing with a warm intensity. Noticing Derek's return glance, Lovyra's lips curled slightly, revealing a smile that was hard to describe. "This is the Lord's treasure," she said. Derek felt a sudden chill, then heard Chief Colin Iliath speak: "Let's go." PS: Recommended book: "The Cunning Sword Emperor's Rebirth," a story of a reborn sword emperor who gains a good-versus-evil system, embarking on a hilarious journey of rising with cunning brilliance.