Klein gazed at the parchment before him, motionless for a long time. After a while, he lightly tapped the edge of the weathered long table, causing all the manifested objects to vanish. He summoned the golden-shell pocket watch, opened it, and sent a message to the small "Sun," instructing him to prepare for the Tarot gathering. After approximately a thousand heartbeats, deep red lights surged from either side of the bronze long table, coalescing into distinct human silhouettes on the high-backed chairs. Without a single pause, every member of the Tarot gathering turned their gaze uniformly toward the figure seated at the very top, shrouded in a gray-white mist. Seeing that Mr. The Fool had not put on his single-spectacle glasses, Leonard, The Star, exhaled a long, relieved breath and then turned to face the lowest part of the weathered long table, checking on the condition of "The World" Klein Moretti. Similar to him, "The Hermit" Cadellia, "Justice" Audrey, and "The Magician" Folsie all instinctively turned their attention toward "The World" Germaine Spalro upon seeing Mr. The Fool. One of them knew that "The World" was in peril and could only seek refuge under Mr. The Fool's protection; another, having received no response for two days, suspected that Germaine Spalro had indeed become involved in George III's matter and might have encountered complications; the third recognized the significant risks embedded in George III's affairs and was slightly concerned that "The World" might suffer serious strain. Upon seeing Germaine Spalro unharmed and showing no signs of distress, "Justice" Audrey lowered her gaze, gently lifted her skirt, and bowed to the head of the bronze long table: "Good afternoon, Mr. The Fool." Amid the growing chaos in the world, the Tarot Circle had managed to maintain its original form, which brought her a sense of comfort and lifted her spirits considerably. When the Tarot circle members had finished bowing to Miss Justice, Sir Kline gently nodded, indicating that everyone should take their seats. Then, he slowly surveyed the room, smiling lightly and said, "You all seem quite concerned about whether the Tarot gathering will proceed as usual." Hearing this, Algier's heart suddenly quickened, and his ears seemed to echo with a steady thumping sound. He was certain that Sir Kline was subtly implying him—making a gentle, gentle nudge. In other words, offering him a chance to reflect and make amends. Lowering his head, Algier spoke softly, his voice slightly trembling, "It is we who have been less devout, overthinking perhaps too much." “Well… why should the ‘Card of the Pendragon’ gentleman take over and apologize for me? The ‘Judge’ paused, slightly puzzled, as if struck by the thought, and then, without further hesitation, turned toward the head of the bronze table, bowed his head, and repeated: ‘It’s us—not sufficiently devoted, overthinking it all.’ Indeed, these days, I’m not the only one praying to the ‘Wanderer’ gentleman. The ‘Pendragon’ gentleman speaks of overthinking—perhaps because this Tarot gathering might be canceled, leading to some unnecessary uncertainties in his mind? Yet, surely, the ‘Forthright’ should have anticipated that. Audrey of ‘Justice’ glanced toward the opposite side, then back at her own side, and suddenly felt a sense of clarity. ‘Wanderer’ Cline nodded and then surveyed the room once more: ‘Such care is quite normal.’ He smiled and sighed immediately: "During this period, I've been using the body of 'The World' to play a game with Amun in the land abandoned by the gods. Fortunately, I haven't missed this Tarot gathering." Every word he said was true, yet the information others extracted from it would surely differ greatly from the actual situation. As a result, even if Amun disclosed the news that 'The World' Germain Spaulo equaled 'The Fool,' the members of the Tarot gathering would only privately chuckle at Amun's attempt to deceive them—during that time, 'The World' equaled 'The Fool' did not mean that 'The World' had always been equal to 'The Fool'; in fact, part of the truth had effectively become a lie. Played a game with Amun... how accurate the old man was! The "Fool" deliberately lured Amun, the "Defiler," using Caine. From the current situation, it appears Amun has come out well-satisfied, having suffered a significant setback. The "Star" Leonard, who had long suspected this, found the outcome entirely in line with his expectations, with no doubt at all in his mind regarding the "Fool." The "Fool" remained silent for a full hour—was it precisely because he was at the critical moment of battling Amun? Had he already recovered to this level? Odile, the "Justice," felt both astonished and delighted, unexpectedly stirred by a strong sense of honor. Aljer, the "Hanged Man," also sensed from the "Fool's" words a subtle indication of further revival—specifically, the ability to gain the upper hand in direct confrontation against an Angel King. This only deepened his frustration over why he had ever doubted the "Fool" or felt the need to probe further. The Sir of Fool had subtly hinted at the possibility of the Tarot being canceled—had He already foreseen the impending conflict with Amon? Even more, was this conflict deliberately instigated by Him, setting a trap for Amon? Aljer instantly recalled numerous connections, realizing that his own subtle concerns were utterly invisible against such a high-standing presence. He once again reminded himself: never again would he make such mistakes! It now dawned on him that the Sir of World had not responded because He had been physically utilized by the Sir of Fool to oppose Amon—what a powerful being Amon truly was, requiring the direct intervention of the Sir of Fool. The Sir of Magician, Fols, and the Sir of Judgment, Hoo, exchanged glances, now fully convinced of the earlier concerns. The Sir of Hermit, Gauthier, roughly understood the reasons behind the Sir of World, Germain Sparo’s disappearance, and surmised that the messengers bound by covenant likely could not enter the forsaken land. At the same time, she was struck by surprise at the arrival of an Angel King in the current age, sensing it as one of the signs foretold for the end times. "Moon" Emlin had no clear recollection of what had transpired during this period, gazing somewhat bewildered at everyone, with a strange sense that she might have been sealed behind the gates of Charnis for well over a week—perhaps even a month or two—thus falling out of sync with the present situation. "World" had come to the abandoned realm of the Divine Desert... and "The Fool" had engaged in a fierce struggle with that dreadful Amun, using his body as a vessel? "Sun" Deryck was first startled, then filled with profound joy. This meant that the Silver City's upcoming exploration efforts would now receive powerful support! He immediately turned to the head of the bronze table and said, "Esteemed 'Fool,' the Chair would like to receive your blessing at the ceremony—would you agree?" Already informed of this through prayer, Caine nodded gently. "Certainly." The "Sun," Deryck, couldn't contain his smile and found himself at a loss for words in expressing his gratitude. After a pause, he lowered his head and said aloud, "Only by faith in the Sir 'The Fool'!" Among the Tarot circle present, the only one appearing somewhat bewildered was Emlyn, the "Moon." He was constantly thinking about questions like, "What?" and "What happened?" ——in fact, he hadn't even managed to read the newspaper recently, and didn't yet know that King George III had been "assassinated." As for Derek, the "Sun," though he too was uncertain about how George III had died, he didn't care one bit. "The 'Wanderer,'" said Cline with a quiet smile, speaking in a calm and straightforward tone, "had aimed to become the 'Black Emperor.' To achieve this, he excavated Tudor ruins, sold off populations, triggered the great smog crisis in Beckland, and deliberately initiated wars so that the Fosk skyships could bomb Beckland. Unfortunately, his final ritual failed—the secret tomb he had sought was destroyed." He recounted the events in the most plain and unadorned manner, mentioning not a single thing he himself had done. ——After all, if it were the 'Wanderer' himself who took the initiative to explain, that would be rather beneath him. The Great Smog Event in Beckett... the airship attacks... all this was George III doing to become a god? "Justice" Audrey's eyes slightly widened as she instantly recalled her personal experiences of these two events. Suddenly, she understood why the "World" himself, Germaine Sparrow, had intervened to prevent George III from becoming a god. She knew he was a gentle, compassionate gentleman who would surely not let the true culprits behind these two tragedies go. If it were me, I would want to do the same, but I'd hesitate, and I'd be held back by the possibility of unfavorable outcomes. Yet the "World" was resolute—decisive. This was a matter of divine status, after all. Indeed, there must also be the will of the "Fool" involved. Audrey glanced at Germaine Sparrow, silently seated at the bottom of the weathered long table, and gently nodded in agreement. "The Black Emperor"... did George III wish to become a god? This... well, the " Fool" has a card of disrespect—the " Emperor," and Germaine Spalro had previously been investigating the great smog and population trafficking cases... Indeed, all these threads connect, and there's clearly a secret hidden beneath them. Now it seems the " Fool" has achieved his purpose; his plan has succeeded. Consequently, He has further awakened and is now ready to face off directly against the King of Angels. "The Empress" Alje grows more and more apprehensive, more and more agitated, even though he has already been privy to some of the clues—his vision of the " Fool"'s strategy remains completely opaque. "The Star" Leonard and "The Magician" Fotherse, members of the Tarot Circle, are stunned, while "The Hermit" Galadriya, who has already sensed this unfolding, composes herself and decides to pose one more question: "Esteemed Sir Fool, what is the stance of the Seven Gods?"