Upon seeing the figure approaching after the collapsed tower, the members of the Silver City exploration team immediately adopted defensive postures, ready to launch an attack or offer protection. To them, the man dressed in odd garments and wearing an unusual hat was nothing short of a monster—indeed, a truly terrifying one! Even a normally exceptional being would be considered a monster if their body underwent such a degree of transformation. Observing the half-giants' reactions, Caine smiled warmly and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Germain Sparo. 'You should be grateful that I'm still in control, otherwise you'd have lost your minds just by looking at me.'" As he spoke, the translucent worms on his left face and neck continued to crawl slowly, and beneath his left clothing, a series of raised patterns emerged, gently pulsing. Monsters! The members of the Silver City exploration team, no longer half-giants, now firmly confirmed their judgment. "Are you—Are you the World? No, Mr. Spalro?" Derek Berg finally managed to recognize the "World" he had seen before. Klein raised his left hand, covering his left face, and smiled. "Life always brings unexpected things." Before waiting for the smaller "Sun" to respond, Klein paused and added, "I have already opened the door to the Giant King's residence. This has led to some unforeseen consequences, resulting in changes within the Divine Realm." The door to the Giant King's residence already opened? Colin Iliad, with his white hair and old scars on his face, his eyes sharpened, instinctively lifting his gaze to survey the magnificent complex bathed in golden sunlight. Yet, due to the distance, he could not clearly see the condition at the highest point. The fact that the setting sun had been replaced by the midday sun itself spoke volumes. Klein's gaze swept over the chief of Silver City and the black-armored Elder of the "Council of Six," Loviya, then settled back on the face of "Sol," Deric, his smile clearly continuing: "This has also had some negative effects, as you've seen." With that, he raised his hand and spoke in a tone reminiscent of giving instructions to children: "Alright, extraordinary beings below the level of half-gods—step out. The transformed 'Kingdom of the Giants' is beyond what you can reach." The members of the exploration team, aside from Colin, Deric, and Loviya, felt an unexpected sense of fear and turned their attention toward the chief. After a moment of silence, Colin Iliath turned to them and said: "First, leave the Kingdom of the Giants and take up position at the edge. Should you see any signal, act immediately according to the established plan." The carefully selected members of the exploration squad not only possess strong individual capabilities, nearing demi-god status, but also carry diverse, powerful seals that complement one another. Even facing a Saint, they have a genuine chance of success. However, in the original plan of Silver City, they were never intended to serve as the main force. Under Colin Iliadet's leadership, they were brought in with the expectation that, as the demi-gods and potential adversaries gradually exhausted themselves through prolonged combat, these squad members would step in to fulfill their roles—leveraging their unique seals to counter unforeseen challenges and ensure no critical weaknesses emerged within the team. Now, with the arrival of such strong reinforcements, the "Hall of the Giants" has indeed undergone a transformation. Given the uncertainty of what lies ahead in deep exploration, Colin Iliadet, acting with caution, found Gelman Sparo's proposal sound and, privately, felt it essential not to expose the non-demi-god members to unnecessary risks or cause senseless casualties. Thus, he agreed with the formidable champion's recommendation. When the time came, if there was an opportunity, he, Loviara, and Deric could all send signals, enabling the squad members to arrive on the cleared paths for assistance. As for the issue of the team's exceptional abilities becoming relatively monotonous and less adaptable to varying situations, Colin Iliath wasn't overly concerned thanks to Loviara, the former "Shepherd." The members of the exploration teams, still below the level of half-gods, exchanged glances, hesitated a moment, and ultimately decided to follow Colin Iliath's lead: "Yes, Chief!" They responded, each of them casting a deep, thoughtful glance toward Deric Berg, as if to remind the Chief to remain vigilant about this half-god of Sequence 4—someone who, they had learned, was not only a powerful living force but also a truly extraordinary one! To the residents of Silver City, who had rarely encountered outsiders, this was an exceptionally remarkable and suspicious development! Feeling the clear expressions of doubt and mistrust from his companions, Deric felt a deep sense of ache, nearly bringing tears to his eyes. But in the end, he said nothing, remained silent, and kept his back straight and posture upright. When the other exploration team members had exited the "Kingdom of the Giant," Caine smiled and pointed to the two half-deities besides Deryck. "Let me guess," he said, "you must be the chief of Silver City, the former 'Hunter of Monsters,' now the 'Silver Knight,' Colin Iliad. You're a devotee of 'The Hanged Man,' aren't you? And you're the 'Black Knight' Lovya, who tends His flock?" Lovya's pale gray eyes, hidden behind her mask, narrowed slightly. "You really are a clown," she remarked. "The Hanged Man?" Deryck almost doubted his hearing when he heard what the 'World' gentleman had just said. He had thought Lovya, the Elder, was connected to 'The Hanged Man,' but he quickly recalled the specific image of the 'Fallen Creator'—a naked man nailed upside down on a cross. Master World referred to the "Fallen Creator" as "The Hangman," and yet Elder Lovira scolded him for lacking courtesy? Derric, who stood just over two meters tall, nodded thoughtfully, genuinely marveling at Master World's boldness—he had dared to bestow a nickname upon a true god and even uttered it in front of that god's devoted followers! Colin Iliad glanced at Germain Spalro, then at Lovira, neither seeking to determine who was right or wrong, and calmly stated, "We shall continue forward." He had already removed the two straight swords he had carried, allowing the dawn light to spread over them. "No concerns," Kline smiled, turning around and joining the three half-gods of Silver City as they walked to the left side of the massive stone staircase. After walking a while, they came upon the familiar winding path, one side of which rose steeply into a cliff, while the other stretched into the deep, sun-dappled clouds that seemed to stretch endlessly into the horizon. At that very moment, Caine and the others felt the ground tremble and saw vast amounts of ethereal, dark gas rising from the depths of the golden mist. A loud crash echoed as the rugged path collapsed entirely, plunging into the profound, dark "water." Beneath the "water," it seemed as though countless invisible vortices lay hidden. "Ha! It's collapsed! There's no way forward!" Caine laughed, bending over with joy—his laughter causing Colin, Deryck, and Lovie, the three saints, to grow tense. After a few seconds to steady himself, Caine straightened up, smiling warmly, and pulled out a sheet of white paper from his pocket, folding it into the shape of an airplane. He exhaled gently into the tip of the paper plane, then threw it with a swift arm motion toward the dark mist that had now been swallowed whole. At the same time, the glove on his left hand became slick with the smooth scales of fish. Seeing this, Colin Iliad, who had initially been a bit puzzled, gently nodded and turned his gaze toward the folded paper airplane. A strong gust of wind随即 rose, carrying the paper airplane forward for several seconds. Then, it suddenly vanished, plunging swiftly and stone-like into the dark mist, leaving no ripple behind. "It seems flight doesn't work," Klein half-rotated his body and smiled at Deric and the others. Lovira said nothing. Instead, she released a semi-transparent spirit that enveloped a fragment of stone. In an instant, the stone disappeared from its original spot, "teleporting" to the upper reaches of the dark mist, only to then plummet uncontrollably downward and vanish into the sea of clouds. "Even teleportation fails," Lovira said, her voice slightly subdued. Klein pressed his abdomen, bent slightly, and chuckled twice before adding, "It seems we'll have to enter through the main gate." Derek turned immediately and headed back. Colin Iliad and Lovie exchanged a glance and gave a barely perceptible nod. The four half-gods soon arrived at the great, gray-white stone steps, looking up ahead: On the lofty, silent steps, the majestic walls bore marks of burning and damage, with arrows of ordinary tree-trunk thickness embedded at certain points. At the center of the walls stood a massive double gate, with a gray-blue hue and golden nails embedded in its surface. On either side of the gate stood two guards, each about five to six meters tall, imposing and commanding. They wore elegant, sturdy silver full armor—one wielding a great sword, the other a massive axe—and a warm orange glow radiated from behind their masks. "Silver Knights!" These were the two Silver Knights! Colin Iliad didn't waste time, quickly drawing his gaze back and saying to Gelmann Sparo, "I'll hold one of the 'Silver Knights'—you hurry and take care of the other." He wasn't entirely certain about Gelmann Sparo's strength, but from Deric Berg's evident admiration and the fact that Gelmann had opened the Giant King's residence, he judged that this half-god favored by the 'Fool' was no less capable than himself. Under such circumstances, with Loviya and Deric working in tandem, either Gelmann Sparo or Colin Iliad himself would find it relatively easy to swiftly dispatch one of the 'Silver Knights'—after all, they weren't living half-gods, but rather rather unintelligent, special magical statues. As soon as Colin Iliad finished speaking, he saw Gelmann Sparo bend forward, chuckling heartily, "Why should we treat these two as anything more than toys?" "If they're still alive and thinking, true 'Silver Knights,' I'd be just as cautious as you are. But now, well, look at this." As he spoke, Caine used his left hand—streaked with numerous "spirit insects" crawling across it—to gently press down on the brim of his hat, straightened up, and briskly walked toward the steps. Then, carried by the wind, he ascended layer by layer, drawing closer to the main entrance of the "Giant King's Hall." Throughout this journey, his right hand lifted casually, trembling slightly as if merely moving his wrist or catching at the air. On the final movement, Caine's shoulders subtly settled, as though something had momentarily solidified—yet nothing materialized in the empty space around him. Colin Iliad had come to witness Germain Spalro's strength, had made no attempt to intervene, merely signaling Lovira to follow, ensuring she remained steady. Yet at this moment, he suddenly slowed his pace, his brow slightly furrowed, as though sensing something unusual. As for Deric, he looked upon the "World" gentleman with slight admiration, believing he could swiftly resolve the guards.