With no time to ponder such fine details, Klein immediately swapped the position of the "winner" Enyuni with a newly crafted secret figure made specifically from pirates. Then, he activated "The Crawling Hunger," transporting Enyuni and Qunasi to the vicinity of the secret tomb in the Ahovar region. ——Since he could only maintain three images drawn from historical fissures at once, Klein couldn't simply dispatch the figures directly and arrive via summoning projections, as that would consume one of the most crucial slots. The remaining secret figures on the Memorial Square would not collapse immediately but would appear to be staring blankly; however, during the speech, this state would not be particularly noticeable. Should Klein fail to return, the Night Church's "Red Glove" team would arrive to take care of them within the next half hour. At the same time, Bernadette—dressed in a youthful yellow cake dress and wearing a slightly formal black hat—emerged among the bean vines that grew spontaneously around her. Her chestnut hair flowed naturally down her back, her eyebrows long and straight, and her eyes seemed to hold an entire blue sea. Gazing at the mountain wall, this "Mysterious Queen" extended her right hand and swiftly traced symbols in the air. As her fingers moved, droplets of fresh, ruby-red blood seeped out, crystallizing in midair. Soon, a complex symbol composed of layered "doors" appeared, gently trembling as if resonating with something elsewhere. In the blink of an eye, this blood-formed symbol expanded and transformed into a translucent, ethereal door, through which a vast, stone-black tomb could be faintly seen. Bernadette immediately stepped through the door and entered a dim, deep region. The light comes from the lamps on the stone pillars flanking the winding path and from the unusual subterranean moss growing on the cliff walls, together illuminating the secret tomb nestled within the mist at the base. "Mr. Door's" symbols truly prove effective! At this very moment, as a ritual unfolds deep beneath the earth, a slightly deeper, more solemn glow gradually gathers in the dim upper air, coalescing into a human figure. This figure has a slightly square face, black hair, blue eyes, a high nose, and thick, flowing beard, exuding a dignified presence. To many people in Runa, this figure is not unfamiliar—indeed, he appears on the obverse of the 10-pound banknote, and even those who have never held a 10-pound note can see his statue or portrait at places like the Memorial Square. He is the founder, protector, and first king of Runa, William Augustus I. It is He! Through the ritual, He has materialized directly from Beckland! Bernadette's expression remained unchanged. With a flip of her hand, an additional object appeared. The object was golden, resembling a miniature pitcher, yet from its spout emerged a wick. As Bernadette gently stroked the intricate, mysterious symbols etched upon its surface with her right hand, the wick ignited silently. The light it emitted flowed upward like thick, viscous water, forming a hazy, distorted silhouette of a pale golden figure. "Eternal Lamp God, my second wish is to attain the strength of a 'Knowledge Emperor' for one day," Bernadette declared solemnly in the language of the Giants, seizing the moment before William Augustus I's arrival was fully complete. The object she held was known as the "Lamp of Wishes," possibly originating in the First Age. Though it had never been claimed by any of the Seven Churches, it bore a corresponding zero-level seal designation: "0–05!" This object can fulfill any ten wishes of its holder, but either in a distorted form or accompanied by unforeseeable, terrifying consequences. None of its previous owners fared well—no exception even for Roxel Gustav. The emperor had advised his daughter that she could mitigate the hazards brought by the first two wishes through careful language and preparation, but absolutely, without exception, she must never make the third wish—never! The figure's skin was copper-toned, of medium build, with black hair and brown eyes, his features soft and gentle, and a fine black spot just below his right ear—none other than Azk. Egos. Yet unlike the Azk Mr. Klein had known before, this figure looked detached, dressed in a deep black robe embroidered with golden threads, wearing a golden bird-shaped crown that seemed to gaze down upon all living beings. A former "Death High Official," a Tier-2 angel! Klein didn't pause to look further; he reached out again, extending his hand into the void. This time, it appeared as though he had caught nothing, yet in reality, he had summoned his own form from just a few seconds prior, his concealed self now revealed. Then, Klein tossed a small metal vial to his projection and stepped into the gray mist, entering the historical fissure. Suddenly, consciousness stirred within the past version of himself, becoming remarkably agile and lively. In his concealed state, Caine, accompanied by the projection of the "Death Magistrate" Azk, arrived at the location of the secret tomb whose entrance was invisible. He produced the small metal vial he had just obtained, and using his spiritual connection, drew forth the glowing blood within—its radiant gems pulsing with life—and swiftly traced the symbol granted by the "Gatekeeper" in the air. The symbol rapidly solidified, resonated with a specific point within the tomb, and expanded into a shimmering, ethereal door. Caine and the "Death Magistrate" Azk passed through this door, entering the corresponding secret tomb. At that moment, the guards inside had already detected the intruders and activated the prearranged ritual, though they could only perceive the lofty presence of the "Death Magistrate" above them. Somewhere in Beckland, Lord Drinker Augustus, the previous Duke of the Southern Wylde, was about to step through the channel being opened by the ritual when a man beside him suddenly frowned, saying, "This is Azk Eges—no, He's rather stiff, like a historical projection summoned by the Monastery of the Ancient Scholars." "My Lord, let me go instead. You stay here, on guard against the 'Ancient Scholars' hiding in the shadows. Though they're not angels, they're quite troublesome." Drinker Augustus, a slightly haughty elder with silver strands woven through his black hair and little facial hair, smiled and replied, "Isn't the 'Ancient Scholar' right beside us? Though he's in a concealed state, I've already detected him through the imbalance in the surrounding area." "He is misleading us, making us believe he deliberately sends the historical images he summons to attack this location while his true form moves to another place—when in fact, he is simply hidden beside the Aztik projection, waiting for this 'Death High Official' to draw our attention. Once we have shifted our primary forces elsewhere, he will use his concealed state to approach the tomb and carry out the destruction. Within the secret mausoleum of Ahovah, Azk Egs, his gaze indifferently calm and his expression cold, surveyed the chamber. Suddenly, his form swelled and transformed into a colossal serpent that spanned the vault above the mausoleum. This great serpent was both ethereal and tangible, composed of elements beyond human comprehension. Its body was covered in vast, deep-green scales tinged with black, between which grew slender white feathers. On each feather and scale, intricate, uniquely shaped glyphs shimmered—merely gazing upon them caused the viewer's flesh to decay, turning them into living corpses. This was the Feathery Serpent of myth from the southern continent, its eye sockets blazing with pale flames, and behind it, two broad, substantial wings unfurled. Amid the murmuring wind, the serpentine form, coiled in the sky, extended its upper body and opened its mouth, spewing forth a stream of pale flame that engulfed the entire mausoleum. …Mr. Azk's historical gap image was undoubtedly much weaker than originally expected, yet it still carried such formidable presence… Indeed, no surprise—born of Death itself, the Chancellor of the Baylang Empire. Though Mr. Klein had conducted several summoning experiments at sea, he had not anticipated the sheer strength of Azk's projection once it entered its active state. At that moment, a slightly deeper glow emerged from within the mausoleum, halting the surging waves of pale flames. The flames then coalesced into a human form—Drinker Augustus, of Sequence 2, the Rank of the Balancer. Upon seeing him, Mr. Klein in his concealed state suddenly stiffened, became rigid, and could only act on instinct, as his true body had returned from the historical gap outside the secret mausoleum. Then, Caine directly transported himself to the outer edge of a secret tomb located downstream along the Tassok River, producing another small metal bottle. In a concealed state, he used his spiritual connection to draw the blood from within the bottle, forming a symbol. Within seconds, the symbol resonated and transformed into a grand door. Caine, accompanied by the secret companions Chonuz and Enyuni, stepped through. Of course, he still had his newly transformed secret companions hidden within the river and the forest outside.