The recluse, Galadriya, likewise remained motionless for several seconds, astonished that the Emperor Rossel’s secret mausoleum should involve the Abyss. Yet upon reflection, she realized that such a level of conflict involving nothing extraordinary was entirely predictable. For a brief moment, she wished the Queen would cease pursuing this matter, but ultimately suppressed that thought, believing that if it were her own, she would likely make a similar choice. A cascade of thoughts passed through her mind, and then, with a bow to the head at the farthest end of the weathered table, she said: “Thank you for your explanation. I have no further questions.” The Fool, Caine, nodded slightly and surveyed the room. “Begin, then,” he said. As soon as he finished speaking, the magician, Fols, who had been steadily cultivating courage, stepped forward with a resolve so resolute—closing her eyes and charging straight toward death—that it seemed almost inevitable. “Sir World,” she began, “I have a matter to entrust to you.” "Seeing the gaze of Germaine Sparrow come toward her, she quickly added, 'You really don't need to do much—just periodically send me to a new, unfamiliar place and come to retrieve me a few days later. If you're especially busy, you can concentrate on a single time period and showcase several 'travels' for me to 'record'." Upon hearing the words of the "Magician" lady, the first thought that flashed through Caine's mind was: "Wild survival?" I have countless suitable locations—what about the easternmost divine battle ruins of the Sunia Sea, the city of Karldron in the Spirit Realm, or the "City of Wonders" of Livyshed as described in the "Grosel Travelogue"—all of which are far more perilous than the wilds, even ten, a hundred, or even a thousand times more so. I'm just afraid the "Magician" lady might not manage them well. Caine didn't prompt Germaine Sparrow, the "World," to respond immediately; instead, he directed the dummy to maintain a steady, compelling gaze upon the "Magician" lady. Forsyth took a quiet breath, calmed her emotions, and added more details: "That's right. Currently, I am a 'Record-keeper' in the sixth sequence under the 'Apprentice' path. To fully absorb the magic potion, I must not only document various extraordinary abilities, but also record the local customs, traditions, and folk legends of different regions. I hope—truly hope—to become a 'traveler' as soon as possible. Only then can I effectively avoid the majority of dangers during the war. 'Sir World,' I have so far documented only one actual journey. After that, I can no longer return to my original place. Therefore, I would be deeply grateful if you could assist me. I wonder if you'd be interested, and what kind of compensation you'd expect?" Ah, that's it... Audrey of 'Justice' finally understood, and thought Forsyth's solution truly brilliant. Above all, she was a best-selling novelist who had transformed the landscapes and folk customs into books for publication—this alone should greatly aid the potion's digestion. Audrey nodded silently, genuinely delighted for her friend. Yet, as a seasoned observer, how could she fail to notice Fleur's fear of the "World" gentleman, or the anticipation she held for what might unfold when the two officially met? Audrey, such a mindset was not good! But that was precisely the mindset of an observer. Fleur certainly didn't realize that the seemingly fearless adventurer she feared was merely a mask, beneath which lay a kind and gentle heart. I too must work to digest the "Dream Walker" potion and make a point of visiting the surrounding dream realms every evening. "Justice" Audrey maintained a steady expression and gaze, preserving the posture of a neutral observer. After hearing the "Magician's" words, the "Turned" Aljer felt a deep sense of nostalgia, for even this apprentice had now begun to challenge the Level 5 rank—while he himself remained stagnant at this level. "World" and "Wanderer" had already reached Level 4, and "Justice," "Sun," "Moon," and "Stars" all stood at Level 5. Only the recently joined "Judgment" ranked below him—besides the "Magician." As waves of thoughts surged through him, Aljer felt a tightness in his chest, an unyielding pressure, as though he longed to immediately seize an opportunity to achieve something significant, to become the "Catastrophe High Priest"—half-god, half-man. He craved higher status, sought power, yearned for recognition, respect, and obedience, and did not want to gradually fall behind in the Tarot Circle. Ah—so it is. While fundamentally understanding the "Magician's" thoughts, Aljer suddenly remembered something. That was the identity the other had mentioned during one of the full moons, to the Sir "The Fool": a former外科 surgeon, now a novelist! Well, perhaps turning my crafted horror tales into written form and spreading them out will help me better digest the "Wizard of Wonders" potion... Hmm, the more terrifying, mysterious, and unsolvable the tales described in the novel, the better the effect should be... Suddenly, Caine had an inspiration and addressed "World" Germaine Sparrow: "This commission is simple, but the compensation I require is quite special." Hearing that "World" Germaine Sparrow showed a favorable inclination, the magician, Foulis, expressed both joy and nervous excitement: "What compensation?" "World" Germaine Sparrow paused thoughtfully: "Gather the recent ghostly legends from various hospitals across Beckland, and write them into a novel—either publish it or feature it in a newspaper." The novel should be as terrifying, strange, and mysterious as possible, and ideally, it should become a bestseller. Klein only mentioned the ghostly tales from the major hospitals in Beckland because, as a local writer frequently associated with the medical community, the "Magician" had firsthand knowledge of these legends—making it entirely plausible and credible for her to draw upon them as material for her writing. If she were to know not only the tales from the Rosedale Isles, the Mist Sea, and the eastern and western Baylands, then Chalatou would certainly visit her personally. The recent ghostly stories emerging from the major hospitals in Beckland... After hearing the words of "the World," Germain Sparo, Audrey of "Justice" stood motionless for nearly three seconds. She had originally assumed these tales stemmed from the church's extraordinary healers treating the wounded, with mushrooms and weeds being the negative effects of their magical treatments. She now realized that this explanation might not be accurate at all. Audrey had also wondered whether it might be "Dawn Tancrède" responsible, given that the gentleman had heard her speak about the injured during air raids and was known to be a kind-hearted nobleman. However, lacking further clues or evidence, she still believed the church's involvement was more likely. At this very moment, she was almost certain that "The Joker Angel" was Mr. Germán Sparro, the "World"—even if not exactly, there was certainly a deep connection. The "World," wearing his mushroom and grass masks, was just like Germán Sparro, who wore the mask of a mad adventurer. Why would he adopt such a strange appearance while doing good deeds? Was it to evoke a sense of terror and receive a corresponding response? "Justice" Audrey murmured to herself, speculating. "The Star," Leonard, and "The Hangman," Aljé, each recalled recent urban legends discussed by the night-watchmen of St. Samuel's Church, and the other reflected thoughtfully on the terrifying tales heard and personally experienced by his subordinates. Well, I've never heard of such a remuneration—after all, I'm not writing a biography. Though war has recently broken out, newspaper and novel sales seem to have increased as well, and the editors have been urging me to finish my new book. Anyway, my identity must be kept strictly confidential; I'll need to convince the editor to use a pseudonym, citing that different styles of novels warrant different pen names. "The Magician" Forth simply replied without further thought, after a brief consideration: "Alright, that's settled." "The World" Gelmán Sparo chuckled softly, his voice slightly hoarse: "If you perform well, I'll give you the opportunity to achieve exceptional abilities at the 'Record' demi-god level." "Absolutely!" Forth, usually so relaxed, now responded with firm determination. To her, the 'Record' demi-god ability not only enhanced her self-defense but also proved highly effective in absorbing potions. This also prompts members like Justice Audrey, Judgment Hugh, and Star Leonard to quietly marvel at similar sentiments: "The Archivist" truly is admirable... With a powerhouse of half-divine strength backing them, the Archivists can demonstrate exceptional prowess, often matching or even surpassing those of Sequence 5! After the deal was finalized, a brief silence settled, as the other members of the Tarot Circle currently had little immediate need: "Stars" Leonard had only recently become a "Sorcerer of the Spirit," and had not yet fully internalized the rules—his path ahead includes the possibility of advancement from the Church of the Night. As for magical artifacts, he already owns "The Voice of the Sea," and can request the Church's seal items under special circumstances. "Moon" Emlyn is diligently reading internal bloodline studies on the Moon domain, aiming to make the "Deep-Red Scholar" more practical; meanwhile, the elixirs and rare materials from the Sequence 4 "King of Wizards" remain unused and out of reach for a long time. "Sun" Deryck has only recently mastered the abilities of a "Priest of Light," still far from advancement, though he already holds the primary materials required for the "Unshadowed One." Similarly, "Justice" Odile and "Judgment" Hugh have only recently begun their ascension journeys—Odile is actively assisting the "World" figure, accumulating contributions, while Hugh carries a heavy debt and is eager to repay it. "吊人" Alj The transaction concluded swiftly, and the members began free exchange of conversations. "Moon" Emlyn surveyed the room, his gaze settling on "Star" Leonard: "If you are official extraordinary agents, how would you handle a hostile clergy member within your jurisdiction during wartime? One who hasn't done anything wrong and has no intention of doing so?" Though Feneport had not yet formally engaged in war with Roon, their invasion of Roon's ally, Lünburg, had caused the faithful and citizens around the Harvest Church to grow increasingly critical of Bishop Utzovski. "Star" Leonard thought deliberately and responded: "Protective detention."