Above the gray mist, within the ancient palace. Streams of deep red starlight surged upward, coalescing into several figures. "Stars" Leonard casually glanced around, his gaze then suddenly freezing, drawn to the silver-black "jewel box" resting on the weathered long table. If he wasn't mistaken, this was precisely the "0"-level seal artifact—the "Box of the Ancient Days"—that the "World" Klein Moretti had specifically highlighted during their private gatherings. Did the "Saint of Secrets" Butis truly hold this "0"-level seal artifact? And had she actually used it? Had both the "Recluse" lady and the "Justice" lady ultimately succeeded? Leonard's pupils slightly dilated, nearly unable to believe what he was seeing. As an official, legitimate extraordinary being—the captain of the Night Court's "Red Glove" division—he had a clear understanding of "0"-level seal artifacts. He knew these items could casually destroy entire cities, cause sudden, unyielding deaths, and that one could not merely approach them—let alone gain any real understanding of them. Leonard had originally assumed that once they truly encountered a "Level 0" seal, the Lady of the Hidden Ones and the Miss of Justice, along with the others, would follow the contingency plan and withdraw from the battlefield, then devise a separate strategy to rescue the Miss of Magic. Instead, not only had they succeeded—but they had even reclaimed the "Level 0" seal, the Ancient Box! "How powerful has the Lady of the Hidden Ones' 'Mysterious Reappearance' truly become? Does her 'Banquet of Betrayal' genuinely have the capacity to make the seal rebel? Or perhaps the Sir of the Fool has provided some assistance?" While silently murmuring these thoughts, Leonard glanced at the world's representative, the bronze long table's lowest figure, Krennic Moretti, and noticed his composure remained remarkably steady. Krennic surveyed the room, and with a hoarse chuckle said, "Congratulations to all of you—the hunt has been a resounding success. All the spoils are here." As he spoke, he raised his right hand, gathering numerous esoteric teachings into a soft, pale glow, accompanied by a few Eastern-origin legends—such as the "Peach Blossom Spring" and the "Broken Chess Board"—to invite the "Hermit" lady to test whether these belonged to true esoterism and had authentic roots. "Madam, this is your remuneration," said the world of Kline, sending the pale glow floating toward the Hermit, Gauthier. He then pointed to the "Box of the Old Days," the "Sorcerer's" exceptional traits, the "Traveler's Satchel," Buthis's eye, nine "Stellar Insects," and a large array of gems and materials laid out on the table, adding, "Additionally, you have the right of first choice." After the semi-divine battle against the "Sorcerer-Saint" Buthis, the Hermit Gauthier truly radiated the demeanor and confidence of a Saint, and with a graceful gesture, she accepted the glowing sphere, closing her eyes to absorb the esoteric knowledge within. "In the Second Age, the ancient deities believed that the First Creator had left behind certain things—perhaps nations that had evolved from parts of His body, or perhaps things He had crafted himself... These entities contained the Primordial Substance, and there were nine in total: the 'Chaos Sea,' the 'Source Citadel,' the 'Eternal River of Darkness,' the 'Wilderness of Knowledge,' the 'World of Shadows,' the 'Nest,' the 'Land of Disorder,' the 'City of Calamities,' and the 'Key of Light...' The ancient Sun God hailed from a place called Chernobyl... The sequence designated '0' in the Path of the 'Thieves' was named 'Error'... The fairy tales of Emperor Rosel might have originated from actual events that once occurred... ... Amidst this profound esoteric knowledge, the 'Recluse' Galadriya could not help but open her eyes, gazing toward the 'World' Germain Sparo. There was so much here—so much that stunned her, shattered her understanding, and opened the doors to an entirely new world!" I had completely no idea where the "Knight of Pages" came from before—now I have a vague sense of it... A thought flashed through Gardeleia's mind, forming a hunch. Yet she quickly restrained herself, unwilling to delve deeper, afraid to go any further. She feared that if she thought too deeply, she might arrive at a startling conclusion—one so profound it could bring her close to losing control: This very place is one of the Nine Primordial Substances, and the "Knight of Pages" aims to gather all of them, attempting to restore... Raising her right hand and pushing gently at the heavy glasses resting on her nose, Gardeleia forced her attention onto those smaller "stories," resolved to return to the real world, fully digest the potion, and then begin creating magic based on it, drawing power from the "Mystery Reappearance." Of course, she also believed not every story would succeed, that certain parts of them were purely fictional—after all, these were gifts from the "World" gentleman, not guaranteed to work. Moreover, among the countless fairy tales and ancient legends that King Rosel the Great once told to the "Mysterious Queen," only a small fraction truly evolved into magic. Taking a moment to steady herself, Gauthieria directed her gaze toward the weathered table at its center, ready to select her spoils. Undoubtedly, the most striking item was the "Box of the Ancient Days," numbered "0–61"—a silver-black jewelry box adorned with numerous gemstones, its brilliance completely overshadowing the others. Cadrya was not entirely unfamiliar with zero-level seals, as the Queen of Mysteries, Bernadette, possessed several of them. It was precisely because of this that Bernadette's "Elemental Dawn" could stand up to the ancient order, the "Moss Monks," which had been established at the dawn of the Fourth Age. ——The rank gap between angels and saints cannot be bridged by mere powerful, dreamlike magic. To become a true figure of significance, one must either reach level two in the hierarchy or possess a zero-level seal. Cadryya longed for the "Ancient Box," yet was struck with fear upon recalling the hint received from the World, Germain Sparo, the negative consequences, the extreme peril of the third layer, and the uncontrollable nature of most of its extraordinary abilities. Though she had "brief luck," she had so far lacked the ability to seal the "Ancient Box." After a vigorous internal struggle, the recluse Galadriya pointed to the dreamlike crystal and said, "I would like the extraordinary trait of the 'Master of Mysteries.'" If a suitable, high-tier 'Craftsman' could be secured, the resulting seal could be quite effective—its negative effects would be manageable—and Queen Bernadette possessed such resources, though securing such a specialist might not be guaranteed. Even a single 'Teleportation' ability would be sufficient, though clearly, the 'Master of Mysteries' would not be limited to just that. Even if the negative effects were too burdensome, the Queen could always shatter the seal, try again, or sell it to the 'Magician' Miss. Indeed, she had mentioned that her teacher would provide the necessary materials. Galadriya then nodded to the 'World' Germain Sparo, confirming her choice. Choosing the extraordinary trait of the 'Master of Mysteries'? Upon hearing the "Hermit" lady's response, a scene unexpectedly surfaced in Caine's mind: a lady in a purple-veined black cloak, wearing a dark hood, materialized through a flash, leaving behind a dense array of duplicates. Then, simultaneously, they lit a single match. ...The little girl selling matches transformed into countless female witches selling matches... It was truly a horror version of a fairy tale. "World," Caine suppressed a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, and nodded, "Yes, that's your right." He then turned his gaze toward the "Magician" lady: "Now it's your turn." "I... I haven't done anything at all," the "Magician" Fols said, somewhat uneasy. Caine gave a soft "hmm," saying, "You've fulfilled your role as a lure perfectly." "...," Fols didn't know what expression to adopt, though she heard the "Star" gentleman possibly chuckle. Taking a slow breath, she turned her gaze toward the war trophies displayed on the bronze long table. Honestly, she had been inclined to choose the "Box of the Old Days," as it was an item taken from her teacher's family. She didn't intend to keep it herself but rather return it directly to her teacher. However, considering that she had merely served as a decoy, Folshe felt she didn't have the merit to claim such significant items. Having learned through Mr. Stars' introduction the rarity, value, and danger of the "0"-level sealings, she now deeply understood that the "Box of the Old Days" was far beyond the exceptional qualities of even the Saints. Thinking of the selection being made under the watchful eyes of the World, Germain Sparo, the Magician Folshe finally overcame her impulse and pointed to the pair of eyes. "These," she said. She hoped to bring these eyes to her teacher and tell him that Butis was dead, and that all the grievances were finally at an end. Beyond its value in this aspect, the eyes of Butis can also be crafted into powerful curses or used as mediums for curses, making them quite excellent items. Klein nodded gently, offering no advice, simply pointing to the gemstones, materials, and the "Star Insect," and said calmly: "You've already sacrificed the 'Moon Man'—you may now choose a few additional items as compensation." "Very well," Fols said reflexively, agreeing immediately. Since the "Apprentice" path requires many spells and rituals that utilize gemstones, and these items are often enjoyable to behold, Fols took a portion of the gemstones and awaited the gathering to receive them through a bestowal ritual. Klein then turned his gaze to the "Judge," and said: "It's your turn now. "Judgment" likewise knew she hadn't made a significant contribution and was aware of her inability to resist the negative effects of the "Ancient Box." Without even glancing at "0–61," she pointed to the black pouch: "I choose the 'Traveler's Satchel.'" This would allow her to carry heavier weapons and, at a critical moment, possibly deploy a cannon. As for the issue of periodically reinforcing the hidden space, she had already considered it—she could use it for about a year during the early phase, after which she could rent sealing materials from the "Keeper" lady. By then, perhaps Folshe would have already become a "Sorcerer of Secrets." "World" Kline nodded and then turned to "Stars" Leonard: "Your turn." Leonard didn't hesitate. He glanced briefly and then tapped several times: "Three 'Star Worms,' twenty gems—those materials." It gives me the feeling of paying a protection fee to the official powers... Klein made a comment about his poetry classmate and then turned to the "Justice" lady, saying, "The mission was a success—I'm quite satisfied. Though you've already received your payment, you might still choose a few additional items." Odile, representing "Justice," could sense the sincerity in Mr. World's words and readily accepted, selecting one "Stellar Worm" and one-third of the spiritual materials. Thus, as the task's commissioner, Mr. World, Germán Sparrow, secured five "Stellar Worms," a Level 0 seal object—the "Ancient Box," one-third of the spiritual materials, and nearly thirty high-quality gemstones. He smiled and turned to the "Magician," Folsy, saying, "Be sure to tell your teacher about this—say it's my goodwill, and that I'd like to strike a deal with him."