A towering silver serpent surveyed Odile from above, opening its blood-red mouth to speak: "The sequence-1 magic potion consumed by the head of the Monastic Order, Chalatu, came from a 'Mysterious Servant,' meaning he possesses an additional 'Miracle-Worker' exceptional trait. Likewise, the ancestral figure of the Antigonus family did so as well. Of course, if they had a favored candidate worthy of cultivation, they could, as a high-ranking angel, voluntarily divide off surplus 'Miracle-Worker' exceptional traits to that individual. The third 'Miracle-Worker' exceptional trait, combined with the enigmatic origin trait, became the sealing object known as '0–05,' also called the 'Lamp of Wishes.' Once, a true god attempted to destroy this object, aiming to separate the traits and allow them to reunite independently, but the effort proved unsuccessful. The fourth and fifth 'Miracle-Worker' exceptional traits exist as 'Level-0' sealing objects within the 'Eternal Sun' and 'Storm Sovereign' churches, respectively—one designated '0–13,' originating from the Third Age's Creator, known as 'The Final Feast,' and the other designated '0–32 "The sixth extraordinary trait of the 'Miracle-Worker' might have appeared occasionally in the god-forgotten lands during the Third Age, when a surviving 'Dusky Magi-Wolf' was seen, only to vanish completely after the Great Cataclysm." Audrey listened intently, and after a moment of thoughtful reflection, remarked, "You're saying that when the 'Mystic Servants' are fully staffed, there can only be six 'Miracle-Workers,' yet currently, among the Sequence 1 'Mystic Servants,' you've only mentioned Chalatou, the head of the Monastic Order, and the ancestor of the Antigonus family—seeming to fall short of full staffing. Under such circumstances, there may still be surplus 'Miracle-Worker' extraordinary traits." This point wasn't something that Germain Sparo had previously highlighted, but rather a question Audrey had deduced from the nuances of the response and her own knowledge of esoteric studies. The silver-white giant serpent with bright red eyes gently shifted its gaze. "Indeed, when the 'Mystic Servants' are fully staffed, there should be three." "But during the Second Age, when the ancient god Freygar was still alive, the third 'Mysterious Servant' extraordinary trait had effectively vanished—no being knew where it had gone, and the corresponding 'Miracle Master' extraordinary trait was no different; perhaps it had merged with it, or perhaps it had found a sufficiently concealed way to hide itself." Audrey nodded gently. "I understand. I'll relay these details to Mr. Daven Tantrès." "Hmm... he also asked me whether there's anything he can assist with." The silver-white giant serpent circled upward and raised one-third of its body. "Nothing. Just a small matter." "Ah, I have a follower who is an outstanding connoisseur of cuisine. He has a wish—to sample the ice creams from various noble households and to determine which one is the most delicious." "...this request... Mr. Serpent, er, perhaps Ms. Serpent, is truly kind to her followers... His tone suggests he himself is equally eager... Hmm... This is quite simple—I can certainly agree on behalf of 'World' Sir and fulfill it myself, accumulating merit points needed for the required potion recipes... Audrey thoughtfully responded, "No problem. "But how shall I deliver the ice cream to him?" The silver-white giant serpent slowly coiled, "Offer it as a sacrifice—he is already a Tier 3 Saint and can accept a local offering. "His full title is: the embodiment of luck, the monster who foresees the future, the bringer of calamities, the witness to all destinies in Beckettland, the guardian of chaos and madness." This title differs somewhat from the usual Tier 3 titles, and notably, it ends without a personal name... Audrey's eyes flickered slightly, and she said nothing further, simply nodding in agreement. ……“Guardians of Chaos and Madness… Ah, that last title of Wil’s is quite interesting. This isn’t the title of the ‘Serpent of Fate,’ but rather one he used during his third sequence—refined and improved over time. A guardian of Chaos and Madness through the ‘Monstrous’ path? Or perhaps, even in this world, beneath the very fabric of fate, chaos and madness run deep—monsters striving to counteract them, making everything appear orderly? As Renée, the ‘Justice’ lady, reported back, Klein found it utterly unsurprising that Wil. Aunseit had requested an ice cream. Instead, he was far more intrigued by the esteemed title of the Life School’s speaker. Hm. A single adherent is equivalent to a friend. Did Wil learn this from me? No—I have true adherents, Daniz! I’ll have to make this man offer me a proper meal sometime. I certainly can’t expect him to actually consume those mutated monsters, or summon projections from the historical fissures, can I? Well, I'll make sure to invite the little "Sun" along to sample the ice cream—otherwise he might get too wrapped up in Frank's mushrooms. After all, Wil's followers aren't fewer than mine; in fact, there's an entire organization, the Life School, devoted to Him. Klein manifested "World" Germain Spaulo, who then responded to the "Justice" lady, stating that the ice cream was worth a considerable number of merits. Having accomplished all this, he lightly tapped the edge of the weathered long table, seriously pondering the issue of the "Miracle Master"’s primary magical ingredient: "As for the 'Miracle Master' exceptional trait at Chalatu—no need to think about that. He simply cannot divide it to me. He only wants to transform me into His secret counterpart. The two shares at Antigonus’ are not entirely hopeless, but then again, I’d have to appeal to the goddess. I simply can’t offer anything of equal value—fearful indeed. Moreover, the goddess might not be able to provide it either. After all, the very reason she sealed the unruly half-'Fool' might precisely be that she couldn’t kill Him. Once He is slain, He could then escape his current predicament and be reborn and revived somewhere—just as I broke free from Amun’s control. In that case, the goddess wouldn’t be able to directly extract the 'Miracle Master' exceptional trait from Antigonus. The '0–05' that even the true gods cannot shatter—well, that’s out of the question. Even if I obtain it, I simply can’t utilize it. Then, by directly penetrating the 'Source Keep' and securing it under His own control, wouldn't that be even better? "If I'm to cultivate the 'Hanged Man' sir, and wait until he's qualified to handle the 'Level 0' sealed objects, I'll likely have become Amun by then..."'The True Maker' knows the exceptional nature of the third 'Mysterious Servant'... His divine realm or holy sanctuary might be located in the land abandoned by the gods... There could be a certain connection between these two. "The traits of two 'Miracle Masters' and one 'Mysterious Servant' are probably rooted in the land abandoned by the gods... I'm not sure which one is held in the Noth's ruins." "Yes. The 'True Creator' currently only has clues and is uncertain about the precise whereabouts of the 'Mysterious Servant'—otherwise, they would have secured that extraordinary trait of the 'Mysterious Servant' prior to the 'Four Emperors' War, thereby significantly strengthening their forces. In other words, even a true god would have had difficulty quickly acquiring that trait; it would have to be sought out, and thus, it wouldn't have been easily encountered by Amun, allowing for the establishment of a trap. If the dangers within the Noth's ruins are relatively recent, having only recently 'migrated' there, this fits perfectly. Therefore, a visit is necessary—but it must be done with sufficient caution, since the threats come not only from Amun but also from the very nature of the ruins themselves. First, consult the oracles, then conduct peripheral observations and intelligence gathering. Proceed deliberately, without rushing in, and maintain ample patience." Kaine materialized a scroll and pen, preparing to inscribe the corresponding divinatory phrases, when suddenly remembered something and decided to verify it once more. He drew a complex symbol blending secrecy and observation, and cast it into the deep red star representing the "Magician," then instructed the direction to query the "Mirror" Arōdes in the voice and image of Germán Sparo. ... Beckland, East District. Folsa, who was about to move, drew the curtains, lit the candles, arranged the mirror, and invited Thu to serve as witness. She promptly sketched the symbol granted by the "World" figure on paper. Within the room, the atmosphere gradually darkened, and阵阵 chilling winds began to blow, causing a shiver. Ripples suddenly formed on the mirror's surface, coalescing into ancient Fūsak texts in deep red: "You have summoned the great Arōdes. You must abide by the corresponding rules. 'For every question posed, a corresponding answer must be given. Should you lie or refuse to answer, you shall face punishment.' 'Understood,' Folsa replied calmly, having been reminded. Then, with genuine curiosity, she asked, "Where can one obtain the primary ingredient of the 'Miracle-Worker' potion?" On the surface of the mirror, dark red words appeared in rows and then faded away, providing a detailed response. It was essentially the same as Wil's answer... Through the deep red star representing the "Magician" lady, Caine observed the process unfolding above the gray mist, and nodded slightly, somewhat disappointed. "Now it's your turn to ask a question," Fols said, after remembering the answer, a touch of nervousness in her tone. The dark red words shifted and rearranged themselves into a new sentence: "Have you had any pink dreams in the past year?" Relieved, Fols exhaled, "Yes." This was entirely natural—she found nothing to be embarrassed about. Then, she posed her second question: "Do you have any suggestions regarding the primary ingredient of the 'Miracle-Worker' potion?" "The Mirror" Ardoth dispersed the original dark red text and outlined the new words in silver: "The Abraham family still holds the potion formula for Sequence 2, 'Traveling Mage,' via the 'Apprentice' path, along with two corresponding powerful seals." "The Aurora Society also possesses one." That... Caine's eyes lit up with fresh insight, considering a new possibility. "Ah, so it is..." Folshe slightly furrowed her brow, "It's now your turn to ask." On the mirror's surface, the silver faded and the dark red returned, forming the sentence: "Of your protagonists from the peach-colored dreams—besides yourself, who else?" Folshe opened her mouth, then flushed deeply.