Within the concealed area, the "Saint of Secrets," Butis, slightly narrowed his eyes, instantly recognizing "Lehmanno's Traveling Notes." This confirmed him in his complete trust in the intelligence provided by the "Saint of the Deep Darkness," Ksma. ——He knew this volume well; it was a sacred object of great significance to the Abraham family, belonging to the strongest category below the high sequence, with negligible negative effects. "Hm. When I was at the mid-sequence level, how deeply I had longed for these notes—only for the Abraham family to remain wary of me, neglecting my very needs. Now, is this finally a lesson learned? This woman must not be a descendant of the Abraham lineage; otherwise, she would not have taken it upon herself to actively seek out ancient spirits' cursed artifacts." Butis murmured these thoughts to himself, his expression gradually growing serious, yet infused with a certain cruel fervor. He then observed the surroundings carefully before gently reaching into the inner pocket of his black robe. The dark satchel seemed to hold a vast expanse of space, and from within it, "The Saint of Secrets" Butis pulled out a three-tiered jeweler's box. The box was substantial, requiring both hands to hold, with a silver-black hue and intricate hollow decorations adorning its surface—set with countless rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, making it remarkably elegant. Yet, as Butis carried the box, a palpable sense of fear and apprehension radiated from him, as though facing the abyss itself or listening to the murmurs of a demonic deity. Gradually, the extraordinary gathering drew to a close, and the convenor began arranging participants to depart from various locations. Soon, the once-opened room was left with only Forse and a few others among the extraordinary. Upon receiving the convenor's signal, Forse rose, suppressing the urge to stretch, and stepped toward the side door. At that moment, she noticed her body suddenly stiffen—her head could barely turn, as though she had become a toy wound with a clockwork mechanism. In her peripheral vision, she saw the gray-white walls instantly transform into a silver-black hue, speckled with metallic grains, as if forged from metal. The remaining participants and the convenor themselves lost their natural human luster, their eyes glazed and their movements mechanical, like large, lifeless dolls. In the hidden section, "The Saint of Secrets," Buthis had, at some point, opened the topmost layer of the "jewel box," revealing inside a room scene that was not particularly refined but perfectly authentic. Inside the room, chairs and long tables were scattered haphazardly, with several figures—each no larger than a palm—either seated or standing, as if simulating real-life scenarios. Among them, the one standing, dressed in a long robe with a hood, with a graceful arc to her jaw and full, richly colored lips, was Folth. Together with the remaining extraordinary beings, the host of the gathering, and the entire room itself, she had silently transformed into toys, placed atop the highest level of the "Jewel Box." Outside, the once-opened room now remained bare—only gray and white walls remained. A subtle smile began to form at the corner of Buthis, the "Keeper of Secrets," as he firmly closed the lid of the "Jewel Box" with his right hand. In just one breath, he had miraculously brought his target under control. This silver-black, three-tiered "Jewel Box" was the very "Level 0" sealing artifact that he had seized from the Abraham family. Because it had never been claimed by or deeply understood by the Divine Church, it had no official designation. According to Butis, this "jewel box" originated from an angel of the fourth age of the Abrahamite family, who loved to journey through the stars and traverse various regions of the vast cosmos. Yet once, while returning to the family to rest, the angel died silently within his palace, his face filled with fear and his expression twisted as though he had witnessed something profoundly terrifying. A true mythical being, regarded as a divine entity in the second age, perished in such an unassuming, mysterious manner, leaving no ripple of disturbance. The extraordinary qualities of the angel, combined with his remains, gave rise to this "jewel box," which differs notably from other sealed counterparts. At that time, the "Gate" figure, Berthel Abraham, not only failed to shatter it or restore it to its pure essence of extraordinary properties, but also bestowed upon it a rather unusual name: "The Box of the Old Days." The first layer of the "Box of Yesteryear" transforms the designated location into a toy-like realm, swapping it with its own internal space—exactly the clever means that the "Holy Seer" Butis employed to achieve his purpose with ease and grace. The second layer records distinct locations; once released, the holder and all beings within the effect's range can directly journey to those corresponding regions, just as the angel of the Abraham family once did, soaring through the stars and exploring the cosmos. As for what lies within the third layer of the "Box of Yesteryear," Butis knows it, yet dares not contemplate it—much like he has always avoided touching this "Level 0" sealed artifact. Click—the lid of the "Box of Yesteryear" closes. Butis reaches out with his right hand and retrieves the mirror embedded within the semi-transparent vortex. Once a region is concealed, any "Secret Mage" wishing to exit must pass through the corresponding door or directly lift the "hidden" state. Buthis chose the latter method—it was the most convenient and the fastest. As shadows drifted and the vanished areas returned to the real world, the room finally became whole. Buthis made no停留, glanced not once at his surroundings, and swiftly became transparent. Holding aloft the "Box of the Ancient Days," intricately adorned with numerous "gems" and uniformly silver-black, he moved through the luminous, overlapping color fields teeming with strange beings in the spiritual realm. In just a few seconds, he stepped out of the void, attempting to cross the "Chasm" that divided the sea and enter the sanctuary of the divine battles. At this moment, Buthis slowed his pace and paused mid-air. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze instantly deepened into an obsidian black, studded with countless radiant points. It was as if an entire starry sky had been reflected within his eyes. The "gravel" composed of stars spun rapidly, swiftly blurring the endless chasm that had severed the ocean, and suddenly shrinking everything visible before Butis into a trembling, wavering orange flame. This flame stood at the tip of a match, on the verge of extinguishing. Everything Butis had experienced since the "Divine Saint" had lifted the "Spatial Concealment" was merely an illusion—yet he remained exactly where he had started! The very source of this illusion was the match now being held in the hand of a slender, fair-skinned palm. The woman who held it wore a black robe adorned with purple patterns, her hood drawn over her head, seated within a carriage half-embedded in the walls, constructed entirely of enormous pumpkins. A group of gray mice pulled the carriage. This was the "Star General" Gautheriya—but her appearance, demeanor, and essence had all transformed. This was the magic of the "Cinderella" spell. — The core extraordinary ability of the "Mystic" path in Sequence 4 of the "Revealers" is known as "Mystic Resonance," perfectly embodying the principle that "knowledge is power." In essence, a "Mystic" draws strength from the diverse mystical knowledge they possess, thereby creating a wide array of spells and enchantments. The more obscure and less widely known the mystical knowledge—the less it is shared or transmitted—the more potent the resulting magic becomes. Conversely, once a particular piece of knowledge or legend becomes widely known and no longer mysterious, the magic or enchantment drawn from it tends to lose much of its effectiveness. Gardeleia doesn't fully understand why the Queen can conjure such vividly fantastical spells from the private fairy tales told to her by King Rosel, yet this doesn't prevent her from studying and applying them—after all, she has heard those tales from the "Mystic Queen" herself. The magic she used temporarily to transform and disguise herself was called "Cinderella." It was the magic of "The Little Girl with the Matches" that caused the "Saint of Secrets," Butis, to fall into a trance, thereby preventing him from using his "teleportation" ability and creating the opportunity for the ensuing battle. Just as Butis was beginning to shake off the illusion, the "Cinderella" seated on the pumpkin carriage stepped onto the ground, extended her arms, and caused a magnificent cross to emerge from behind her. Meanwhile, Gardelica appeared as though bearing the weight of this illusion. In the otherwise empty room, one by one, candle flames flickered to life, illuminating a long table covered with flesh. Around the table, three faintly blurred figures were continuously holding and consuming flesh. Sensing something, these three figures turned simultaneously to face Butis, causing the "Saint of Secrets" to feel his heartbeat quicken and a cold sensation surge from the depths of his soul. He then heard the phantom sounds of chewing, mastication, and digestion, and felt the unmistakable malice and hunger. But just as he blinked, Buthis lowered his head and focused his gaze upon the "Box of Ancient Days" now held in his hands. The silver-black, enigmatic box had opened on its own without any prior notice! The magic Gardeleia had just used was called "The Banquet of Betrayal," a knowledge she learned from the Tarot Circle about the "Ancient Death of the Solar God." Its effect was to briefly awaken or endow the target's object with intelligence, prompting it to betray the holder. Undoubtedly, this worked exceptionally well when the object itself was already inherently hostile to the holder. Yet, without the constant protection offered by the "Magus of the Fool" during each monitoring gathering, Gardeleia would have dared to use this magic not at all. Once the three central figures of "The Banquet of Betrayal" sensed her, she would surely perish—unaware, unresisting, and in a most startling manner. Thus, "mystics" are absolutely at high risk—they derive their strength from walking along the edge of the "deep," from what should remain unknown, unseen, and unheard. In comparison, Bernadette, the "mystic queen" who creates magic from her father's private fairy tales, is considerably safer than her peers during the "mystic" phase.