After much effort, Klein extended his right hand and dragged another version of himself from the air into this reality while diving into the historical mist and hiding in a gap before the First Epoch.
He was worried that the "Old Box" might randomly cause the nearby version to die instantly through the "Sacrifice and Grant" portal.
Inside the grayish fog, Klein stepped back four steps and returned above it, answering his own prayer. As the mysterious ancient "Sacrifice and Grant" portal formed and slowly opened, he summoned the "Old Box", wrapped in layers of power, and tossed it into the shadowy gateway.
Just then, the vague darkness suddenly gained substance, forming an invisible barrier that stopped the "Old Box" at the entrance of the partially opened door. It hovered there, unable to proceed further.
Klein frowned as he observed this scene. He tried to use the power of "Source Castle" to push it with angelic strength but couldn't break through that barrier.
"... Indeed, the Desert of Neglect is sealed; my connection to 'Source Castle' allows me to respond within limits, but not beyond them." Klein nodded slightly and put away the "Old Box," tossing it into a pile of miscellaneous items.
Next, he summoned the "World" Gehrman Sparrow, having this false person relay detailed information about the "Old Box" to the "Sage" Lady and "Justice" Miss.
This was to remind them that they must return the "Old Box" within 24 hours to reality, summoning Magician Fors.
Klein also informed Justice Miss to sacrifice some top-tier ice cream to a specific "Snake of Fate" before invoking the "Old Box." As for Sage Gaudrya, since she had "Short-term Fortune," no external aid was needed. She must complete everything in minutes and offer the "Old Box" back above the grayish fog.
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Beckeland, where East District met Bridge District, in a dilapidated apartment.
Wearing red gloves and black woolen coat, Leonard led his team to carefully inspect the scene.
As mobile forces of the Church of Night, they were undoubtedly energetic at this late hour.
"Captain, the walls here are severely cracked; some are even crumbling. There's also a terrible pollution and a Tarot card left behind—The Fool card." Böttis's expression was clearly terrorized.
Leonard showed genuine surprise but more because he had been given such a task.
Clearing his throat, Leonard walked to the blackboard position and turned to face the half-gods and extraordinary beings from the three major churches and military intelligence. He drew a crimson moon on his chest clockwise.
Organizing his words, this "Red Glove" captain solemnly said, "In recent two or three years, Tarot-related incidents have truly come into our sight with Larnu's death. He was involved in a plot to summon the true creator, and many Tarot cards were scattered on him.
"After that, there was another appearance of Tarot cards in the Capin case, but this time, they emphasized 'Judgment' and 'Emperor' cards...
"... At first, I connected these incidents with the sudden emergence of a group worshiping 'The Fool' in Beckeland. You know, The Fool is the starting card in the Tarot."
This bold hypothesis made several half-gods and extraordinary beings nod slightly, agreeing that there might be some mystical connection.
Pausing for a moment, Leonard continued, "Under The Fool, this organization may have many formal members using Tarot cards as their codes—like Judgment, Emperor, or even this incident's 'Sage'..."
Speaking, Leonard picked up one of the demonstration Tarot cards and casually drew one.
He looked at it and chuckled, saying, "And like, 'Stars'."