The identity, dignity, and power of the Sea God... Hearing the example given by the Fool, the blankness in the Fool Aljer’s mind lasted nearly two seconds. This was something he had never dared dream of! In his view, the Fool, through securing the authority of the Sea God from Germán Sparo, replacing Cavitova and gaining a solid, substantial following, had taken a crucial step in the Sea God’s revival process—thus, this hidden figure would surely not relinquish such a status. Yet here, he heard the Fool inform everyone that the identity, dignity, and power of the Sea God could all be exchanged. And even further, after the continued revival, would the Fool no longer need the Sea God’s level of status and the corresponding followers? This is truly the manifestation of a great being—mere beings of lesser dignity only temporarily borrow and never truly occupy... Aljer silently reflected, then felt a surge of excitement, as if the words just spoken by the " Fool " were addressed directly to him. Within the Storm Church, though he had risen to the rank of a Sequence 4 half-god through external forces and had managed to secure a place among the upper echelons, further advancement seemed nearly impossible. The theft of the "Book of Catastrophes" still held no promising signs. Thus, Aljer had to temporarily suppress his ambitions, patiently awaiting the right moment. Now, that moment has arrived—and it has come so swiftly! Currently serving as the Cardinal Bishop of the Rosted Diocese within the Storm Church, once Aljer secretly becomes the "Sea God" and secures authority over that sea region, he will become the true king of the Rosted Islands—the genuine sovereign! Thinking this, Aljer nearly lost control and only managed to calm himself after a struggle. While Audrey, representing Justice, and Derek, representing the Sun, were also struck by surprise at the Tarot's decision to reassign a deity's identity, status, and power—even if it were merely a false god—they had never considered transitioning to the Path of Storms. Compared to Aljer, their reactions were less intense, and they quickly regained composure, turning their attention toward the Sir of Temperance. Aljer took a quiet breath and, with humility, addressed the head of the bronze table: "Respected Sir of the Fool, what sacrifices must be made to obtain these things?" The Fool, Caine, had been patiently awaiting Aljer's question, and smiled gently as he replied: "The tasks I have assigned, and the frequent prayers, sincere petitions." The real emphasis of his statement actually lies in the final short sentence, though he believes the members of the Tarot circle may not catch it. As for how to fulfill the corresponding wishes, he currently has two approaches. One is to leverage his other extraordinary abilities to achieve the desired outcomes—for instance, summoning historical scenes and reenacting the moment when beer is served, thus fulfilling the wish to have the bar owner host guests. The other is to draw upon his accumulated "wishes" ability to directly respond to lower-level requests, creating genuine miracles—for example, instantly restoring a collapsed house to its original state with just a single finger snap, thereby achieving a true and tangible success. Additionally, above the gray mist, Caine can tap into the presence and power of the "Source Citadel," functioning akin to an angelic king without the attribute of "uniqueness." In other words, when responding to requests, he can access the core capabilities of the Path Sequence 1—specifically, the core ability of the "Mysterious Servant." After this period of exploration, Caine has roughly clarified two aspects: first, the formation of a nascent divine realm, and second, what he has himself named "grafting." Caine hasn't yet become a true "Mysterious Servant," and thus hasn't acquired the corresponding esoteric knowledge. This ability allows him to "graft" together entities that normally wouldn't establish direct connections, producing remarkable and unexpected results. A simple example is merging the concepts of a road's "end" and "beginning" into one, so that anyone who walks that road can never leave. Many extraordinary beings possess abilities that achieve similar effects, but the "grafting" power of the "Mysterious Servant" acts directly upon the concepts themselves—operating at an exceptionally high level, akin to the presence of true deities, and producing effects that are both strange and subtly concealed. With the simulation capability of the Level-0 sealing object, the Star Staff, Caine could, while residing in the Source Keep, respond to requests as if he were an angelic king—doing even more than that. Upon hearing the mention of the mission, "The Fool" Aljer suddenly recalled something and promptly looked down, asking: "Respected Sir 'The Fool,' do we need to conduct further investigations into the three targets from the Fasak Empire who participated in the Konotō naval battle?" He had initially gathered intelligence on those three individuals, suspected to have once been hosts of 'The Crawling Hunger,' but found no anomalies. Caine gently nodded. "Not necessary." He had originally intended to use this line to catch the tail of "The Twilight Hermit Society," but given that Adam is likely already a true god, it would be wiser to exercise caution. Respecting the true gods of Level-0 has always been Caine's principle—when retreat is needed, he retreats; when surrender is required, he surrenders. Before "The Empress" Aljer could speak again, "The Fool" Kline continued in a calm tone: "Your current task is to work alongside the followers of 'Poseidon' and ensure the safe relocation of those leaving the abandoned divine realm." "Your will is my will!" responded "The Hanged Man" Aljer without hesitation. This brought silent relief to "The Sun" Deryck, who now felt confident and free of doubts, concerns, or worries about what lay ahead. He fully trusted "The Hanged Man" Aljer's ability to manage affairs effectively. At that moment, "The Fool" Kline glanced around and smiled: "Beyond the identity, status, and strength of 'Poseidon,' there are many other valuable assets to be exchanged—such as the unique elixirs and exceptional traits of the 'Lawcaster.'" He didn't elaborate extensively, wishing not to diminish the stature of "The Fool." The numerous points he had previously mentioned could simply be interpreted as a sign of the increasingly revitalized "Fool" Kline's excellent mood. — Yuecheng boasts the legacy of the "Magician of Laws." Caine can exchange the fulfillment of the wish—"to be saved"—for that. Of course, even if he directly asks the residents of Yuecheng to sacrifice certain things, those who finally find protection will undoubtedly be eager. They fear that the "Fool" himself will abandon Yuecheng and refuse their offerings. Beyond that, Caine himself possesses a secret figure, the "Silver Knight," the exceptional trait of the "Oracle" path at level 9 to 3, the sealed artifact known as the "General Without Eyes," a drop of blood blessed by the "Primordial Moon," and various talismans and bullets related to the "Spirit Insects." Should a wisher desire consumable items or temporary loans, Caine can draw upon even more from the historical fissures. The potion recipes and exceptional traits of the "Magician of Laws"...the "Judge" feels as though the "Fool" has glanced at him. To be honest, she's recently lacked sufficient motivation for promotion. On one hand, she's just one of many mid-to-senior-level officers at MI9, and her chances of securing a seat among the semi-gods are quite slim. On the other hand, her father's reputation is set to be restored on a more limited scale, removing her immediate sense of urgency. Meanwhile, the war has ended, and her mother and brother have returned to Beckett, ready to resume their ordinary lives. With her current income, she now has the financial means to comfortably support a wealthy household. Taken together, these factors have made life feel quite satisfactory to her, and she's not particularly eager to make changes. Of course, if a chance arises to become a semi-god, she wouldn't pass it up—having personally experienced the limitations of a Sequence 5 during the war, and knowing that at the Tarot Circle, only she and "The Magician" Firth have achieved that status, she's certainly not eager to fall behind. As ideas flowed, "The Judge" glanced at "The Magician" Folth, then bowed slightly at the head of the weathered table, signaling her determination to strive. "The Magician" Folth likely sensed her friend's mindset, as she shared many of the same thoughts. Without reaching Sequence 4, she wouldn't be able to effectively counter "The Lullaby of the Full Moon," nor would she no longer need to frequently rely on "The Fool"先生, and with the Abraham family already providing her with a well-crafted potion recipe and exceptional materials, she wouldn't have been so eager to become "The Arcanist." As a "Traveler," she could go wherever she wished and enjoy fresh, delicious cuisine at the moment of her choice—exactly fulfilling Folth's initial expectations of the extraordinary. Of course, she also had another motivation for advancement: as a half-god, she could better assist her teacher's family. After seeing the "Knight of Cups" gentleman enveloped in a gray-white mist and leaning back against the chair, silent, "Justice" Audrey hesitated, then said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have a question. 'If an event unfolds in such a way that you have no influence over its outcome—your only concern being the emotions and dynamics of those involved—what would you do?'" "These are the most sincere words the 'Emperor' has ever spoken, as if truly coming from his heart... smallness can become greatness..." Audrey, embodying "Justice," was touched and gave a barely perceptible nod. At that moment, Germain Spalro, representing 'World,' glanced around and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I need to remind you of something." When all the Tarot members turned to him, Caine, manipulating the figure of 'World,' spoke in a low, resonant voice: "The Apocalypse is still decades away; everyone—each and every one of you—may meet their end, including the gods."