The two orbs of Buthis had deepened to a dark hue, frozen in an indescribable terror—so intense that merely observing them sent a sudden shiver through Cline, as if he could feel the tumult of emotions surging in Buthis right up to the moment of death. After a thorough examination and employing the method of divination, Cline confirmed that while the orbs lacked any extraordinary intrinsic properties, they were deeply tainted by a mysterious, pervasive force. This made them ideal conduits for a curse, capable of directly influencing the target. They were a particularly potent and enduring spiritual material—one that posed significant risks over time. "They cannot be carried for long; otherwise, the bearer themselves may suffer mental decline, nightly nightmares, and physical deformities," Cline said, summoning a square iron box at random and placing the two orbs inside. He chose not to purify them, for once the taint was removed and the orbs shattered, nothing would remain but a loss of value—too great a waste. Since the "Star Insect" presented no issues and was one of Klein's materials he understood best, he quickly turned his attention to the black pouch. The divination results came as a surprise, as this was identified as a "spatial" item. Although it appeared on the surface to accommodate only an adult man's palm, it actually measured the size of a two-bedroom apartment that the Moretti family originally rented in Tinggen—enough space to hold a substantial amount of contents. This was crafted by Butis using the abilities of a "Secret Mage," and fundamentally, the pouch is not an object but rather an entrance and exit point. "...First, by leveraging the ability of 'spatial concealment,' a region was warped and isolated within the spiritual realm. Then, taking advantage of the overlapping and chaotic nature of the spiritual realm and the physical world—where, as long as the correct coordinates are known, one can directly reach a destination—the 'gate' of the hidden snow region was established within this pocket space..." "This approach is similar to the method used to seal the 'Ancient Box,' only that one gate exists in the spiritual realm and the other in the physical world. As a result, the negative effects of the sealed objects and magical items within the 'spatial pocket' also impact the bearer..." "So, in essence, it doesn't do much—it fails to eliminate these negative influences. Moreover, in the abandoned divine lands, where I can't maintain a connection to the spiritual realm, this pocket space proves entirely useless..." "Also, the 'spatial concealment' power must be reinforced periodically; otherwise, it will gradually weaken. It's only suitable for 'apprentice' path deities, or for organizations supported by both 'apprentice' path deities and sealed items..." "The name 'spatial pocket' sounds rather ordinary—perhaps Buthis originally Crash! A cascade of various gemstones spilled out as the artificial hand retracted, landing on the weathered long table. The shimmering crimson, deep blue, jade green, pale white, rich black, and transparent stones instantly filled克莱恩's eyes. "...I should have anticipated this. The materials corresponding to the 'Apprentice' path are gems—every single one of them."克莱恩's expression brightened, and he smiled, sighing softly. He then extended his other hand, picking up several gems to feel their weight and texture. Beyond these, the traveler's satchel also contained numerous spiritually resonant materials—some common, others rarer. "The 'Old Box,' the 'Seer's' exceptional trait, nine 'Stellar Insects,' Buthis's eyesight, the 'Traveler's Satchel,' a vast array of gems and materials... This mission has truly been a bountiful one—enough for everyone to share. Unfortunately, Buthis can 'record' exceptional abilities and certain states, so it's unnecessary for him to carry so many seals and magical items. Carrying too many might instead burden him with a cascade of negative effects. As a half-god, he should have several fine seals—perhaps hidden somewhere in the Spirit Realm or at the Aurora Headquarters. Alas, just now, Buthis even collapsed his soul and couldn't channel the spirit connection. Klein shook his head and immediately returned to the real world, finding a sheltered spot, setting up a lantern, and beginning the ritual to seek divine bestowal. He hoped to see if he could secure the '0–61'—that is, the 'Old Box'—in the God-Abandoned Lands." If possible, he could fully toy-ify the city of Silver and embed it within the first layer of the seal, directly transporting it to the outside world through the "Sacrifice and Bestowal" ritual—thus bypassing both the "Kingdom of the Giants" and the "Dark Angel" Sathel, and skillfully completing the "Miracle Master" ritual. After a flurry of activity and completing the preliminary preparations, Caine extended his right hand and reached forward, pulling out another version of himself from the air, while his original form vanished into the historical mist and settled deep within the fissures of the First Age. He was concerned that, once the "Box of the Ancient Days" passed through the "Sacrifice and Bestowal Gate," his adjacent self might randomly perish. Within the luminous fragments deep in the gray-white mist, Caine reversed his steps four times and returned to the surface of the gray fog, responding to his own prayers. When the mysterious, ancient "Gate of Sacrifice and Bestowal" finally took shape and slowly opened, he summoned the "Box of the Old Days," wrapped in layers of power, and hurled it toward the fissure of the ethereal gate, into the profound, boundless darkness beyond. At that moment, the formless darkness suddenly solidified, as though forming an invisible barrier that blocked the "Box of the Old Days" just beyond the newly opened gate, leaving it suspended and unable to advance. Klein furrowed his brow at this sight, attempting to leverage the strength of the "Source Fortress," pushing with the power of an angel, yet still unable to break through the barrier. "…Indeed, the 'Land of Divine Abandonment' is sealed. Though my connection to the 'Source Fortress' allows me to respond to it, this response is limited." Klein nodded slightly, then gently retrieved the "Box of the Old Days," placing it back among the clutter. Then, he manifested "World" Germaine Spalro, having this dummy convey detailed information about the "Box of the Old Days" to the "Seer" lady and the "Justice" lady. This was to remind them that they must retrieve the "Box of the Old Days" back into reality within 24 hours and release the magician, Foulth. Among these, Caine instructed the "Justice" lady to offer a top-tier ice cream to a follower of one of the "Fates' Serpents" before presenting the "Box of the Old Days" to the Seer. As for the "Seer" Gauthier, who already possessed a "brief fortune," she did not need to seek additional offerings—yet she had to complete all actions within minutes, once again sacrificing the "Box of the Old Days" to the gray mist. As the mobile force of the Night Church, they were undoubtedly vibrant during this nearly ten-hour stretch of night. "Captain, the walls here have cracked severely in several places—some sections have even collapsed. This apartment building might not survive the hurricane season next summer," Cindy reported, approaching Leonard with her wine-red hair. Leonard's green eyes swept the surroundings, and he nodded gently. "Good—this building has always been structurally weak and has been largely uninhabited. But it's unusual that not even a single homeless person remains." Cindy mused. "Captain, you're suggesting that some extraordinary beings are using this building, quietly pushing out the homeless who used to sleep here?" "And then, they've had an internal conflict, fought among themselves, and ignited something?" Bob, another member of the 'Red Glove' faction, just happened to be inspecting the base of the walls and added casually. "That's certainly possible." "Leonard responded quite professionally, 'But have you noticed this? There are clear signs of corrosion throughout every corner of the room, and the expected remnants of tables and chairs are conspicuously absent—making it feel unusually empty. This doesn't seem like something a mid-to-lower-tier extraordinary could have produced. I suspect it might involve higher-level forces.' After a thorough inspection and uncovering several anomalies, Leonard's 'Red Glove' team found no further leads and had to return to Saint Samuel's Church. Upon arriving underground, a bishop came to Leonard, asking him to escort two members up to attend a meeting. Leonard nodded thoughtfully, asking no questions, and led Bob and Cindy through the secret passage into Saint Samuel's Church. Then, following the spiral staircase illuminated by the red moonlight filtering through the stained glass, they arrived at a room filled with blackboards and crowded with people." Upon a mere glance, Leonard noticed several "substitutes," "Mechanical Hearts," and MI9 members he had previously collaborated with. Then, he observed three half-gods—Horamik Haydon, Radel Valentin, and Anthony Stevenson—and a dark-haired, golden-eyed man clearly of comparable stature. Without waiting for Leonard to greet them, Saint Anthony, dressed in a long robe of black with red accents, stood up and spoke in a measured tone: "A high-level battle has taken place outside of Beckett's outskirts. The scene bears severe contamination and a Tarot card—the 'Hermit.' I've noticed that you've conducted some investigation into numerous events involving Tarot cards and have offered relevant hypotheses. Now, it's your turn to present a detailed account." "The 'Hermit' card?" Leonard showed genuine surprise—but this was more due to the responsibility now entrusted to him. Well, he cleared his throat, walked to the blackboard, turned around to face the half-gods and extraordinary beings from the three churches and the military, and drew a crimson moon in a clockwise motion across his chest. Organizing his thoughts, the "Red Glove" captain said solemnly: "Over the past two or three years, events involving Tarot cards have truly come into our focus—starting with the death of Lan'urus. He became entangled in a conspiracy aimed at bringing the 'True Creator' down, and throughout his journey, Tarot cards were scattered all around him. Following that, in the case of Kaping, Tarot cards reappeared, but this time, their arrangement changed—emphasizing the 'Judgment' and 'Emperor' cards specifically. "At that point, I connected these occurrences with a newly emerged organization in Beckettland that worships the 'Ace of Pentacles'—you know, the first card of the Tarot deck." This bold hypothesis prompted several half-gods and many extraordinary beings present to give subtle nods, sensing that there indeed existed a meaningful esoteric connection. Leonard paused and added, "Below the ' Fool,' this organization likely has many formal members, each designated by a Tarot card—such as 'Judgment,' 'Emperor,' or 'The Hermit' in this current incident..." As he spoke, Leonard picked up a Tarot card from the demonstration set beside him and drew one at random. He glanced at it, then chuckled, "Or perhaps 'The Stars.'