A softer approach... Suddenly, Cadellia, the more reserved "hermit" with limited experience in high-level matters, gained fresh insight and试探ly suggested, "Invite the 'Magician' lady more frequently to the various extraordinary gatherings in Beckland, and subtly reveal her connection to the Abraham family—thus drawing the attention of the Aurora Circle?" Seeing that "World" Germaine Sparrow didn't respond with a negative, Cadellia thought further and turned toward the other side, "How can we make this plausible without raising suspicion? How can we design the steps and sequence of exposure, and gradually build up the evidence across successive gatherings? This might require the assistance of 'Justice' Miss Audrey." In her view, only a master of psychological nuance—the "Manipulator"—could ensure the plan unfolded naturally, logically, and without a single trace of artificiality. "Yes," Audrey nodded thoughtfully, a quiet excitement stirring within her. She added immediately, "Although I haven't done much of this before, I'll do my best to make everything seem reasonable."...Why do I suddenly feel a bit afraid again? It seems everyone here is relatively inexperienced—except for the 'World' gentleman, who can't participate directly. As for the 'Hermit' lady, she might have some experience, but I doubt she's ever actually led a hunt like this. This isn't just a game; it's a serious, potentially deadly undertaking. "The Magician," Folshe, listened with an inexplicable tremor, deeply questioning the experience levels of most of the attendees, including herself. Yet, considering that both Miss Justice and Lady The Hidden have already reached semi-divine status at Sequence 4, and that she and Star herself are at Sequence 5, she found it wasn't such a serious matter after all. After all, every strong individual rises from someone with no prior experience, building their strength step by step. Moreover, there's World-class Hunter Germaine Sparrow, the foremost hunter across the Five Seas, providing a solid safeguard. Logical... strategic... orchestrated... As she listened to the conversation between Lady The Hidden and Miss Justice,克莱恩 unconsciously extracted the key phrases. This reminded him of his own experiences using and being arranged by the "0-08," prompting an internal remark: It makes perfect sense that the Sequence 1 "Audience" is called "the Writer"—this development is indeed very logical, though it could evolve from "guidance" into "mandatory." As for the specific arrangements, you needn't rush. Go back and reflect carefully, yes, and also adjust accordingly based on the real-time feedback. "Magister" Cadry nodded thoughtfully, as if gaining a fresh insight, "When 'The Magician' attends the gatherings of the Exceptional Ones, you should also position yourself in the nearby areas. By mastering the collective unconscious ocean, listen to the inner voices of each participant and accurately capture their feedback." Won't creating only thirteen virtual personas be insufficient? There should be more than thirteen members at the gatherings of the Exceptional Ones... Ah, we can rotate the listening assignments and select key individuals to focus on." "Justice" Odile swiftly assessed the feasibility and then said, "All right." For her, this also serves as a form of training and represents a certain degree of role-playing—she doesn't directly use her exceptional abilities to influence the targets, but instead precisely manages their psychological states, manipulating them through language, demeanor, gestures, and the carefully crafted 'script'. The issue with the "Justice" lady has been settled. The "Wise One," Galadriya, then turned to the "Magician": "To prevent a surprise attack and to better monitor the situation around you, I need to implant something upon you." "What?" asked the "Magician," Folsyth, with cautious alertness. Galadriya glanced at the "World" at the base of the weathered long table, and upon receiving the "Wise One" gentleman's assent, raised her hand and pressed it gently to her brow. In front of her, a pair of eyes gradually became more translucent, devoid of lashes, cold and unyielding. "This is the 'Eye of Insight,' " Galadriya explained briefly. "Once I become a 'Mystic,' I can transfer it to others. When it sees, it means I see as well. And once it enters a concealed state, it's difficult to detect by any other means." At this sight, Caine's body subtly inclined backward, and he sighed deeply within himself. When he first acquired the ability of "spirit sight," he had seen something similar behind Elder Neil. Had he possessed the mystical knowledge he has today, he might have noticed the issue earlier, and perhaps the course of events would have been different. If this unusual eye were transplanted onto me, wouldn't I be constantly observed by the "Hermit" lady every time I went to the restroom? "The Magician" Folshe took a deep breath of cool air, hesitating before asking, "Could we transplant it again each time before the gatherings?" "If we interact frequently, we'll easily be noticed, and the 'Sovereign of the Secret' Butis won't appear only at the times you choose." "The Hermit" Gauthier pushed her thick glasses up her nose, explained a few points, and concluded, "Rest assured, I won't look at anyone who shouldn't be seen." This was no mere promise—it was earned through blood and tears. Vorths remained silent for several seconds, then exhaled slowly. "Well..." Gardelie, the "Hermit," nodded gently and continued. "Once the clues regarding the Abraham family are uncovered, the Aurora Circle will certainly initiate a thorough investigation. To ensure everything proceeds smoothly and to avoid any unforeseen complications, they will undoubtedly send someone highly confident—someone with strong assurance. Among them, Buthis, the 'Keeper of the Hidden Sanctity,' is unquestionably the one most deeply invested and passionate about the Abraham family's affairs. Moreover, since Beckland is not ideally suited for the Angel King's natural activities, his presence there is statistically the most likely." "At that point, it's likely to be him—rather than the 'Saint of Secrets'—who takes charge of investigating the Abraham family's lineage, after all, it's his own 'diocese.' "I recall the half-god I encountered when I assassinated Mr. X was the 'Saint of the Shadow'? Klein nodded slightly, with a somewhat hesitant but clear sense of realization. "The 'Recluse' Gauthier has already anticipated this, and without hesitation, she turns to the 'Star' and says: 'This may require your assistance. You've recently been investigating several cases involving the Aurora Circle, and you've been actively disrupting their operations. With that, their activities will become less convenient. Once they discover the Abraham family's trail, they will likely seek support—perhaps from someone more mobile, more discreet—the 'Saint of Secrets.' " The 'Star' Leonard considers his recent task list and gives a slight nod. "That works." As a captain of the 'Red Glove' team, he has the authority to act accordingly. "The only question is—might this also have been anticipated by the 'True Creator'?" After agreeing, Leonard turned to Clare. Clare paused briefly and added from the side: "You are, too, under the watchful gaze of the divine beings." "The Stars," Leonard nodded thoughtfully, turning his gaze to the "Keeper," Gauthier. "I have no further concerns." The "Keeper," Gauthier, lifted the side arm of her glasses slightly and directed her attention toward the "Magician": "The exceptional circles in which the 'Magician' participates will be carefully confined to the eastern district and the area around the Beckland Bridge—places you are likely familiar with. You must remain vigilant for any anomalies and report promptly any developments or changes in the surroundings of the gatherings to me." "Understood." Though the "Judge," Hoo, felt somewhat disheartened by being limited to such peripheral duties, he was clear that, given his capabilities, he could do no more. At that moment, the "Recluse" Cadellia paused and added, "As a 'Judge,' you may need to impose certain broad restrictions during the proceedings—these might not necessarily affect the 'Saint of Secrets' Butris, but they should create some disruption. Don't doubt it: even a mid-tier extraordinary being, with only auxiliary support and proper preparation, can exert a measurable influence on the Saint. This holds true under the condition that two half-gods are facing each other—my role is strictly auxiliary." The emphasis on collaboration from both her early education and her current work at MI9 made Cadellia's words easy to grasp. Thus, the plan began to take shape, and now it would be refined through practice. "The Magician" Fols had just exhaled in relief when she suddenly remembered something and interjected, "The 'World' gentleman mentioned earlier that Butris might possess a 'Level 0' seal—how should we address that?" To be honest, she didn't have a direct sense of just how terrifying a Level 0 seal object could be, since she had never encountered one herself nor seen anyone else do so. However, she had experienced several times the Level 1 seal objects borrowed from Mr. Germaine Sparrow by the "Fool," and clearly understood just how formidable they were. A Level 0 seal object, being one level above Level 1, was undoubtedly even more powerful—its capabilities were unimaginable. According to the rumors she had heard from Folth, some Level 0 seal objects were even capable of destroying Beckland, or even the entire world. "The Trapper," Gauthier, remained silent for a few seconds. "On one hand, by mastering the inner voices of people around her, as the 'Justice' lady has done, to trace any possible traces; on the other hand, by leveraging the 'Judgment' lady's understanding of various anomalies in the region, combined with divination, to anticipate whether such a seal object exists." "If none of this yields a response, and if 'The Saint of Secrets' Butis truly carries a Seal of Level Zero, you needn't be overly afraid—he won't kill you immediately. He'll seek to control you, find a safe place to interrogate you. We'll have ample time and opportunities to separate him from that seal. Remember, the seal held by a remarkable being is not necessarily an integral part of his strength. During this process, didn't you also record some high-level extraordinary abilities? If the situation becomes critical, don't hesitate—make every effort to escape." It sounds like you're not very confident about this... The face of the 'Magician' Fols immediately pales, and she manages a weak smile: "I'll do my best." At that moment, 'The World' Germaine Sparrow speaks up: "When necessary, you may appeal to 'The Fool'—I'll also request His protection and guidance in advance." — Since this operation poses no threat to Celine's essence and may involve "Grade Zero" sealed objects, even the one who has already gained initial insights into "The Source Fortress" can only receive partial revelations. That's good enough... "The Magician" Fols and "The Judge" Hoo all silently breathed a sigh of relief. With this private gathering drawing to a close, Celine glanced at "The Hidden One" Gardeleia and said, "It seems we won't be able to conclude the operation by New Year's. Here's a prepayment for your services." Then, he condensed into a soft, pale glow the previously unmentioned elements of esoteric knowledge and passed them to "The Hidden One."