Klein actually wasn’t sure whether he had ever mentioned to the "Hanged Man" and his associates the possibility of interchange among the five paths—the "Mariner," "Audience," "Sun," "Reader," and "Seer"—unless he recalled it on the spot through "Dream Divination." Yet since the "Hanged Man," Aljer, had expressed doubt about the Storm Church's stance, it clearly meant that he hadn’t considered the interchange of paths. Whether Aljer simply didn’t know or hadn’t connected the two ideas, Klein felt it was essential to clarify this point, so that the members of the Tarot could grasp the genuine positions of the various powers and thus avoid numerous potential dangers. Once Aljer and the others turned their attention toward him, Klein guided "World" Germaine Sparrow to speak in a measured, slightly uncertain tone: "The 'Storm,' 'Sun,' 'Audience,' 'Reader,' and 'Seer' are closely related paths. The 'Night,' 'War,' and 'Death' are as well." "And nearby paths often become enemies—though not absolutely, at least the Seven Gods have established a coalition." Hearing the answer "World," the "Turner" Aljer first recalled Adam's efforts to push the tide of time and become a god, then a cascade of thoughts flashed through his mind, bringing him a certain clarity about the Storm Church's current stance. This gave him a distinct sense of superiority and delight, as though he had glimpsed the essence of the matter, transcending the level of most extraordinary beings within the Storm Church. "Justice" Odile likewise gained a fresh understanding of Indis's unusual silence in this war, growing increasingly concerned about the situations in Lumburg, Masi, and Segal. She also learned that she could transition into a "Luminous One," a "Catastrophe High Priest," or the former Sequence 4 representative of the Knowledge Church. As for the Sequence 4 corresponding to the "Secret Prayers," it simply did not figure in her considerations. Of course, among all the paths, she still prefers the "Manipulator." She holds a genuine affection for the "Audience" path, yet she harbors a deep, innate fear of its more exceptional practitioners—Hewen Lambis left her with a particularly unfavorable impression, and Adam's principle that "whatever is spoken shall be known" has cast a certain psychological shadow over her, prompting her to engage in regular self-reflective analysis and therapeutic work to address the resulting issues. As for the "Recluse" Gauthier, she possesses a consistently rich understanding of this domain. Beyond what the "World" Germain Sparo has mentioned, she knows that the pairs of "Inquirer" and "Perceiver" can interchange between closely related paths at higher sequences, as can "Arbitrator" and "Lawyer," "Prisoner" and "Offender," "Hunter" and "Assassin," and "Farmer" and "Healer." As the other members of the Tarot spread their thoughts, Aljere, the "Hangings," said to "World" Germán Sparo, "Thank you for your answer." He didn't mention what specific insights he had gained. In fact, there had been a brief moment when Aljere considered leaving the Storm Church and joining another path—perhaps at least better than waiting in the Church for a hopelessly slim chance. But ultimately, he abandoned that idea, since his long-standing ambition had always been to become a Cardinal Bishop of the Storm Church, and now he began to yearn to be the foremost among the Cardinal Bishops, specifically entrusted with the role of the Angel of the "Penitents" or the "Suffering Monks." As for the position of Pope, Aljere did not feel particularly drawn to it, because it was too close to the "Lord of the Storm," and he held many secrets. If elected Pope, he doubted he would be struck down by a sudden "lightning storm" and reduced to ashes even before he could fully wear the triple crown. As the exchange between "World" and "The Hangings" came to an end, "Moon" Emlin asked with a touch of curiosity, "Which path can the 'Healer' path exchange with?" The bloodline's inherent nature meant that few were willing to switch to another path, as such a move often entailed a loss of "identity," so Emlin had not previously paid much attention to this matter. "The 'Farmer' path of the Earth Church," "Wise One" Gadelia replied casually. "The 'Farmer' path..." "The path held by the Earth Mother Church..." Emlin's brow furrowed slightly, beginning to grasp the significance. At that moment, "Judgment" Hoo also asked, "Which path is closest to the 'Arbitrator' path?" "The 'Lawyer' path," Gadelia answered succinctly. The "Emperor" path's "lawyer"... That is, if I can reach Sequence 5, I can then move up to Sequence 4 of the "Emperor" path, and Folshe has mentioned that Mr. The Fool holds a card of亵渎, which contains all the secrets of the "Emperor" path. Suddenly, The Judge, previously dimly aware, perceives a glimmer of light in the future. After all, the "Judge" path is firmly controlled by two royal houses, and even the military branches possess only mid- and lower-sequence potions; thus, for a Sequence 5 member to advance further, they must receive royal patronage—just as every general must be formally appointed by a king or queen—typically receiving pre-formulated potions and established ritual procedures. For The Judge, this means she is almost certainly unable to obtain or acquire the Sequence 4 potion formula of the "Judge" path. Of course, even the most rigorous defenses have their vulnerabilities. The military half-gods are aware of the rituals and occasionally collaborate with the royal court on hunts for powerful extraordinary beings, which roughly narrows down the primary materials to a manageable range. Yet this still means that repeated experiments are required to confirm the specifics, and the military half-gods lack mastery over the auxiliary materials. To advance through their ranks, they can only rely on favorable fortune. Now, however, Houx has discovered another possibility. "World" Gérard Spalro glanced at "The Hermit" and replied in a hoarse voice: "The 'Imprisoned' and the 'Guilty,' the 'Hunter' and the 'Assassin,' the 'Universalist' and the 'Observer' are closely related paths that can be exchanged between higher sequences." These were facts that Caine could confirm with certainty. The exchange between "Imprisoned" and "Guilty" was mentioned by the Red Angel demon and accepted by Miss Sharon; the exchange between "Universalist" and "Observer" had been personally demonstrated by Emperor Roscel; while the exchange between "Hunter" and "Assassin" had been gradually accumulated through information gathering, and finally confirmed. "What about 'The Monster'?" the listening "Magician" Folshe couldn't help asking. Seeing "World" remain silent, "The Hermit" Gardeleia pondered and said: "It is difficult to classify it as a neighbor to any of the extraordinary paths—existing as objectively and alone as fate itself." "I can be certain of this—perhaps the most fundamental order of extraordinary powers in our world is, at its core, chaotic and uncoordinated." Gardeleia is confident that the monsters have no interchangeable pathways because she herself relied on the analysis of the blood of the "Serpent of Fate" when she was promoted. "Ah, so it is..." Audrey, representing "Justice," finds this lack of harmony slightly uncomfortable, but soon adjusts to it. Once the conversation reaches a satisfactory conclusion, the members of the Tarot circle turn their attention toward Deric, the "Sun." The young man speaks without hesitation: "We have already set out. We are less than one day's journey from the afternoon town. After a rest of one to two days, we will begin our exploration of the 'Kingdom of the Giants.'" The voice of the "Sun" evoked a sense of myth coming to life among the "Hanged Man" Aljer and the "Hermit" Gardeleia, and the "Giants' Court" stands as a consistently referenced landmark across various legends and obscure texts—more so than sites like divine battle ruins. What secrets does it hold? What mysteries lie buried beneath? The answers are about to unfold! Even though they had previously journeyed to the renowned "Miracle City" Liviethed, which ranks equally with the "Giants' Court," the "Star" Leonard and the "Justice" Odile now feel a surge of excitement and anticipation. After all, the city imagined by the Dragon King lost much of its essence during its transfer into the *Grosel Travelogue*, leaving only fragmented traces—besides the architectural remains, only the unique hall within preserves the grandeur of ancient mythology. More importantly, the "Sun" Deric had mentioned that the Angel Kings had convened and plotted their strategies within the "Giants' Court." At this moment, the Fool, Klein, was thinking of something entirely different: "Should I have the young 'Sun' make a prayer to the Fool before the expedition begins, then use the corresponding deep red star and the 'Sea God's Staff' to extend my field of vision to a certain radius, so that I can watch the proceedings live? 'Hmm. That way, if anything goes wrong, I'll be able to offer some assistance. The only drawback is that this method of observing through prayer light points isn't sustainable—this connection naturally fades, lasting at most for three quarters of an hour. I'll need the young 'Sun' to pray periodically. But I have to make sure it doesn't interfere with his combat or draw attention from others around him. With that, my own spiritual strength should last about two hours—quite a far cry from what I had at the time of the Sequence 5 event. Hah! And of course, that's also thanks to the recent improvement in my magic potion absorption. After thoughtful consideration, Kline didn't speak himself, but guided "World" Gérard Sparo to subtly suggest to "Sun" Deryck: "Before you begin your exploration of the 'Giants' Court, you may pray to 'The Fool'先生 for good fortune—praying several times throughout the journey." "World" truly is a kind man," Deryck said sincerely, and promptly turned his body toward the head of the weathered long table. Then, he saw "The Fool"先生, gently veiled in gray-white mist, nodding slightly.