A brilliant beam of pure white light pierced directly through the glass window and struck King Caralamon. It then erupted in intense radiance, dissolving all immortality, darkness, and evil. Caralamon's form flared up with a pale flame, as if a paper figure had been brought close to red-hot coal. Indeed, it was a paper figure—formed from the crimson moonlight. "King Caralamon's" substitution technique, the Moon Paper Figure! As the figure turned to ash, the ancient king materialized atop the church's spire, casting a cold gaze toward Emlyn White near the bell tower. At that moment, within the vivid red eyes of Caralamon, the image of Sharon—dressed in a black court gown and wearing a delicate soft hat—appeared, causing his body to stiffen instantly, as though he had lost all sense of self-control. Emlin, seeing the situation, acted without hesitation—just as if he had practiced this maneuver countless times—directing his "Vision of Pure White" precisely at the left chest of the opposing "King of the Witches," aiming to activate the "Sun" domain's "Gun of Unbroken Light." As long as this attack struck the heart of Calamán, the "King of the Witches" would be unable to dissipate it through his "Moonlight Transformation" nor would he be able to heal himself thanks to the exceptional regenerative abilities of the artificial vampires. Of course, this would inevitably cause significant damage to Sharon, who was currently embodied within Calamán. Yet, if this could swiftly resolve the target, she was willing to bear that cost. During prior discussions, Emlin had already coordinated several similar strategies with Sharon and Marič, reaching a mutual agreement. This was precisely the reason Sharon did not choose to restrain Calamán through his clothing—compared to the challenge of "spirit embodiment," this approach was far easier for a foe capable of "Moonlight Transformation." As for whether Calamán would feel embarrassed by being exposed, the "Mirror" would provide the answer. Under similar circumstances, they ultimately decided to launch a surprise attack on Emlyn White, aiming to deplete his "lunar figure" and create an opportunity for Sharon to be possessed. As Emlyn's transparent glass sphere once again gathered radiance and extended a lance of pure, intensely white light, Karalman suddenly changed. A crack rapidly formed at the center of his forehead, as if a blood-red full moon were embedded within it. A tide of moonlight surged forth, causing Sharon—her form ethereal, hair pale gold, eyes light blue—to gently drift out of Karalman's body. Though Karalman's movements remained stiff and slow, they gradually regained normalcy. Under the glow of the full moon, he transformed into a mass of blood-red hue, fragmenting into countless shards of light. His figure swiftly reformed at the尖 of another spire in the church, with Sharon's translucent silhouette pressed tightly against his back. Emlyn's "Gun of No Dark" pierced through where Karalam had stood, arcing toward the distance and swelling into a miniature sun in the sky. The entire port city was suddenly illuminated. At the same time, Karalam's right shoulder showed clear movement—something tore through his black robe and emerged. A finely crafted male automaton, only palm-sized, wearing a dark red, gold-embroidered formal dress, stood there, its eyes hollowed out, replaced by two black voids. The automaton sat upon Karalam's shoulder, raising both hands and pressing its ten fingers together as if playing an invisible instrument. Sharon's form was instantly pushed away from behind Karalam, as though severely repelled. Emlyn, meanwhile, felt his garments suddenly tighten, firmly binding him. His tie also came to life, tightening to strangle him mid-air. That figure was the "Level 1 Seal" granted by the Rose School to Karalam, known as the "General Without Eyes," an item formed when a Sequence 4 half-god from the "Stranger" path unexpectedly passed away. It possesses life-like qualities, able to inhabit living things according to the owner's will and awaken inert objects, but it must be nourished regularly with the holder's blood and flesh; otherwise, it gradually grows eyes. Once the seal remains intact, it transforms into a malevolent spirit relentlessly pursuing its original owner and harboring deep hostility toward all humans. When Emlin heard his bones groan under the strain, the "Pure White Vision" burning through his soul bloomed with radiant clarity, transforming the surrounding area into a land of absolute light—free of shadows and evil, an eternal land of no darkness. As a result, the "General Without Eyes" ceased its influence on his garments. But at this moment, Calaman had already murmured a word, his eyes gleaming with cruel amusement, extending his arms forward and summoning a spectral, hazy door etched with numerous mysterious symbols. This was the "Gate of Summoning!" The Sequence 3 title for the "Path of the Moon" was "Master of Summoning!" Calaman, originally only expected to reach the level of "King of the Wizards," had directly achieved the feat of "Summoning" under the radiant glow of the "blood-red full moon" upon his forehead! Yet, his overall demeanor had undergone a noticeable transformation—his rationality had waned, and his madness had grown more pronounced. Within the soft, creaking sounds of the spectral door, a narrow crevice opened, through which two human hands emerged—pale, lifeless, and lacking texture, as if made of the poorest quality puppets. …… Outside the city of Verterk, the followers and vassals of the Rose School, who had originally intended to join the resurrection of the dead and advance against the Ruin army's defenses, now engaged in frantic, senseless self-sacrifice, utterly devoid of any rationality. They, once ordinary mortals, bowed their backs, grew gray and black wolf fur, their mouths opening wide, constantly dripping thick saliva; some had their skin stained black, hard as steel; others lost their hearts, fell to the ground, yet rose again without a single incident; some became translucent and ethereal, as if transformed into spectral shadows. "The divine calamity" Seara, upon her mere arrival, contaminated the surrounding beings, causing them either to collapse and perish or to transform into extraordinary entities—wolf-men, the living dead, and others. —As a high-tier entity of Sequence 1, She could directly bestow strength upon her followers, though with a time limit; yet this method might not be what the resistance forces desired. On the other side of the battlefield, more than two kilometers away, at the Ruin Works, though the soldiers saw nothing and heard nothing, transparent blisters appeared one after another on their skin, and their minds echoed with a constant stream of thoughts—ranging from emotions to desires. In no time at all, one after another, they would go mad, transforming into wild beasts devoid of reason, and throughout the entire defensive line—and indeed, within the city of Valtrek—few humans would remain清醒. Suddenly, they heard the chanting. It was a chant composed of one pure, ethereal voice after another. The chant came from the Night Church within the city, as though multiple choirs were praising the goddess. Soldiers, citizens, and officers alike fell asleep, one after another, during the construction work, in the trenches, and along the streets. They dreamed of a serene darkness, of clusters of moonlight and beds of night-scented roses, their bodies and souls deeply at peace, no longer afflicted by evil. Within the Night Church of Valtrek, the Senior Official of the Night Watch, Ilya, the "Eye of the Goddess," tirelessly upheld this city-wide dream, too weary to intervene in the semi-divine battles unfolding beyond. Klein and Renette Tynicol simultaneously sensed a transformation in the surrounding spirit, as if it were solidifying into one layered barrier after another, attempting to bind them in place and restrict their movements. At the site where the "King of Wizards" had his crimson, soft mud at the chest and abdomen, after Seara's arm fully extended, a mass of black, viscous liquid that pulsed and quivered emerged, forming the body of this "divine calamity." He resembled a colossal tree drenched in oil, with his branches extending out through numerous arms, each bearing strange protrusions. Upon the surface of the black, viscous liquid that covered the "trunk," countless black-and-white, blood-streaked eyes rolled about, instantly emptying the rational faculties of the onlookers, transforming them into rabbits, sheep, and fat pigs. These dozens or hundreds of arms swiftly extended outward—some sealing off the sky, others plunging into the earth, some encircling from all sides, and others directly reaching toward Klein and Renette Tynicol. At the same time, the "divine calamity" Seara unleashed a piercing roar that struck directly at the spiritual essence, causing both targets to tremble and momentarily stiffen, thickening the crimson moonlight suspended in the air and casting a vivid scene upon a red "canvas." At the heart of this scene stood a mummified figure wrapped in yellow bandages, pierced through by countless brown-brown branches and suspended in midair. Its abdomen swelled prominently, occasionally rising and then collapsing at certain points, as though nurturing a new life. The mummy's mouth opened and closed, emitting continuous cries. Though Kline could not hear the actual sound, a deep, resonant suffering echoed within his body and soul, gradually bearing the weight of the mummy's agony. "Bound God!" The roar Seara had just issued was composed of ancient Hermes words layered together in a manner beyond human imagination—essentially a prayer directed toward the "Bound God." And the prayer had been answered! — The "Mother Tree of Desire" still hasn't managed to infuse much power into the reality. To pray to it and receive feedback at the angelic level, a large-scale ritual is required. Of course, the direct influence of the "Mother Tree" and the gaze it bestows through the "Bound Gods" are distinct and fundamentally different. The "Bound Gods" were never true deities originally; they were merely angelic kings who housed the "foreign path's" uniqueness and two instances of exceptional traits from Sequence 1. After giving birth to the divine calamity, Seara, they even lost one of their Sequence 1 exceptional traits. When ultimately fully eroded by the "Mother Tree," they too suffered the fate of isolation. Therefore, regardless of the "Mother Tree's" true nature, after this intricate journey, its impact on reality remains limited. Yet, no matter what, this trap laid specifically for Renette Tiniel is exceptionally grand! As the projection of the Bound God appeared, the entire land turned a deep crimson, and Cline felt his connection to the spirit realm severed, unable to use "transportation" to leave. His figure leapt instantly among clusters of flames, seizing the moment when Renette Tini科尔 fought against the divine affliction Seara, and reached into the void, grasping at different points. Finally, Cline pulled out a silver-black jewelry box adorned with various gemstones and, without hesitation, opened its second layer. "The Box of the Ancient Days!" The second layer of this Level 0 sealant could transport all living beings within its range to a specific scene it had recorded!