There's actually a 'person' who can live in the Collective Subconscious Ocean? What a miraculous and beautiful journey! Although Miss Justice didn't encounter any enemies or dangers, just thinking about that lady lost in the crystal cave, who knows how many years she's stayed there, just waiting for so-called 'Fortune' to return, suggests it must be a poignant, romantic, and perhaps even heartbreaking story...
Listening to Miss Justice's dream travelogue, Fors the "Magician" had one thought after another flash through her mind.
On the other side, having finished her narration, Audrey the "Justice" looked around and continuously inquired:
"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any suggestions? Who do you think that lady I encountered truly is?
"Also, could the Dragon's 'City of Miracles,' Liveseyd, also be hidden within this Collective Subconscious Ocean?
"If I want to continue exploring, what should I be aware of? What should I prepare beforehand?"
Alger the "Hanged Man" glanced at "The Hermit," then pondered and said:
"I don't think you should continue exploring.
"This is a very dangerous endeavor.
"The lady you saw, if she can exist stably in the Collective Subconscious Ocean, and despite losing her memory, her mind is clear... that indicates she possesses sufficiently high power, perhaps even reaching the demigod level.
"Even if you obtain the secret technique for traversing the Collective Subconscious Ocean from Mr. Tower, do not attempt it rashly."
Cattleya the "Hermit" also nodded and said:
"In the Collective Subconscious Ocean, there are many dangerous things. The accumulated malice of humanity, various desires that corrode spiritual bodies, and terrifying memories from ancient times are like storms and waves on a real ocean, which can cause severe psychological trauma, or even prevent you from ever waking up.
"Moreover, that is the Collective Subconscious Ocean of all living beings, not just humans. Perhaps certain evil spirits, certain evil gods, or the consciousness of certain terrifying existences also lurk there, like giant whirlpools capable of devouring ships.
"Do not attempt a deep exploration rashly until you truly gain the Beyonder ability to walk within the Collective Subconscious Ocean.
"Finally, I believe the lady you mentioned might be more dangerous than you imagine... The title 'Fortune' might be an alias for an Angel or an ancient god..."
Audrey the "Justice," filled with anticipation, felt a wave of disappointment, yet had to admit that Mr. Hanged Man and Madam Hermit's words were very reasonable and sincere.
She silently took a breath, then looked expectantly at Mr. Tower and Mr. World, hoping they could offer more advice.
Don't look at me... I don't understand! Klein tried his best not to let his eyes waver.
His understanding of the conscious, subconscious, and collective subconscious still relied on the theory described by "Spirit Medium" Daly, at most some common knowledge Mr. Tower had provided during their previous exploration of Groselle's Travels.
If you were to ask about someone invading a dream, then I'd be a professional... Klein inwardly scoffed, but outwardly, he manipulated "The World's" hoarse voice: "I can only tell you that although the 'City of Miracles,' Liveseyd, is in the subconscious ocean... its location is quite unique."
Speaking of which, Klein wasn't without speculation regarding the identity of the lady Miss Justice mentioned. After all, he had seen the murals in the Elf Trial Temple displayed by "The Tower," and knew that before the Elf Royal Court was breached, the "Queen of Calamity" and the "God of Fortune" had broken through and escaped...
If "Fortune" refers to the "God of Fortune"... then the lady Miss Justice met might be Cohinem the "Queen of Calamity"...
Did that Elf Queen, after severing ties with the "Book of Calamity," hide in the Collective Subconscious Ocean? Is she trying to evade someone? Or was she placed there by someone?
As Klein pondered, "The Hermit," "The Hanged Man," "Justice," and others were startled by the implication of his words and couldn't help but look over.
"The World's" tone was very certain... Does he know where the "City of Miracles," Livishead, is? Has he even been there? That makes sense, he's Mr. Fool's Blessed... And "The Fool" is a revived ancient god, perhaps very familiar with "Dragons."
"The Hermit" once again raised her "assessment" of "The World" and guessed which faction he belonged to... And from his special seating, his special code name, she vaguely felt he must be connected to "The Fool"... especially "The Hanged Man's" unconscious glance at the head of the table just now, which also revealed something.
Audrey the "Justice," after reacting, had her eyes light up. However, she saw that the other party seemed to have no intention of continuing and had specifically emphasized that he "only" could tell her this much, so she held back her question.
Perhaps it's because I'm not yet qualified to know... I need to advance my Sequence quickly! Audrey silently took a breath.
At this moment, Ebner also returned from his contemplation. Upon hearing that the lady was waiting for "Fortune," he had a similar guess to Klein.
However, Cohinem was actually split into two parts... The part in the "Book of Calamity" was peeled off by Roselle in his later years and hidden to threaten me... Although I still don't know why I would be threatened...
If Miss Justice truly encountered Cohinem's soul, I wonder if it was the part from the "Book of Calamity" or the part that escaped from the Golden Goblet...
Thinking this, and recalling Lilith's task to find something Cohinem had taken from the "Book of Calamity," he pondered for a moment before asking Audrey, who was currently encouraging herself:
"Miss Justice, I'm very interested in the lady you saw in your dream. I wonder if you would allow me to accompany you on your next exploration?"
Mr. Toweris interested? Oh... if he accompanies me, then safety will be assured... I just need to check some local records again to start exploring...
But if I do that, my identity will be exposed...
Just as Audrey was struggling with her decision, Ebner seemed to guess her thoughts and chuckled: "Miss Justice, you don't have to rush your decision... Once I've perfected the 'secret technique' I'm developing for you, I'll personally visit you... You can decide then whether or not to accept my request."
Visit me personally... He... he knows who I am? That's right, Mr. Tower is very likely Ebner Brain! And that 'charming detective' has a very good relationship with Fors... Some of my disguises might work in front of Fors and Xio, but in the eyes of that famous detective, there are probably many flaws...
Especially since I also bought a "Roselle's Manuscript" from Xio, and commissioned Xio and Fors to investigate "Vice Admiral Hurricane"!
Fors even suspected I was Audrey, let alone Mr. Tower, who joined the Tarot Club much earlier... He probably confirmed my identity after the "Vice Admiral Hurricane" incident...
I should have thought of this sooner!
Audrey felt both a sense of relief and annoyance at her previous "immaturity."
Annoyed at her carelessness and lack of caution, yet relieved that Mr. Tower was ultimately one of their own, and despite some unsavory rumors, he would ultimately pose no threat to her.
Since her background was already exposed, "Justice" Audrey no longer acted coyly and said generously: "I look forward to your visit, Mr. Tower..."
She paused here, then added, "Preferably on Saturday evening."
During the day, there were too many people, and Friday and Sunday evenings had banquets and balls, so only Saturday evening was most suitable.
"No problem," Ebner responded with a smile, then glanced at Miss Judgment across the table, silently asking if she wanted to join.
After all, Xio had also fallen into a strange dream when she was in East Chester County, and this matter might be related to her as well.
Xio thought for a moment but shook her head, indicating that she had many cases recently and couldn't spare the time.
Besides, I'm only Sequence 6; I would only be an extra burden for Ebner... The top priority is to actively role-play as a "Judge" and 'digest' the potion as soon as possible! Xio inwardly sighed.
After this topic concluded, Alger the "Hanged Man" shared the news of Kavituva's fall, emphasizing that the "Sea God's" final remnants were taken by a Beyonder suspected to be a "Demoness"... And afterward, the "Sea God's" believers heard new oracles.
Cattleya the "Hermit" immediately connected this to the staff she saw beside "The Fool" when she first came above the gray fog... And with this, she confirmed that "The World" was indeed "The Fool's" Blessed!
And the "friend" he mentioned earlier who needed the "Demoness of Affliction" characteristic must be the "Demoness" who helped "The Fool" retrieve the staff... She might be a Blessed as well, just like "The World"!
And because of Cattleya's instinctive head tilt, "The Hanged Man" and "Justice" also made similar guesses and judgments to "The Hermit."
Klein remained silent throughout, letting everyone draw their own conclusions, but he specifically observed Mr. Tower and found that he was indeed "amused" again...
This guy is always watching the fun at the Tarot Club! Now that I think about it, in previous Tarot Club meetings, he even dared to watch Mr. Fool's 'fun'... Is he confident that "The Fool" can't do anything to him?
Then, recalling one of their daily "chats" that began after the cards were laid out that day, he remembered asking Ebner how much he knew about "The Fool," and Ebner's counter-question: "Isn't 'The King of Yellow and Black who wields good luck' just 'The Celestial Worthy of Heaven and Earth'?"
Could The Celestial Worthy of Heaven and Earth truly be an ancient god? Has Lilith or some other goddess told "The Tower" about related knowledge?
While he was thinking, "The Moon" and "The Sun's" daily "clash" had also finished. This time, Emlyn the "Moon," having specifically found the history of the City of Silver and learned that the Giant Queen "Harvest Goddess's" true name was "Omibella," finally won the victory... After all, the City of Silver's records coincidentally lacked this goddess's name.
After receiving confirmation from Miss Hermit, Derrick glanced at Mr. Moon, and feeling his smugness, immediately turned his head away.
I won't let this arrogant, boastful, and strangely-flavored Vampire see my frustration! he thought glumly.
Emlyn the "Moon," seeing this, felt utterly content, a sense of pleasure rising from deep within him.
Another one "amused" at the gathering! Klein had just mumbled, then heard Madam Hermit ask contemplatively:
"Last week's blood moon seemed to symbolize a major event capable of affecting the world... but I haven't heard of any abnormalities occurring anywhere...
"Does anyone here know anything?"
I know, I know! Mr. Fool told me! The Original Moon fell... Fors the "Magician" almost raised her hand to blurt out the answer.
But before she could act, everyone heard the distant, lofty figure within the gray fog chuckle:
"The 'Original Moon' fell into the Bloodline Progenitor's trap...
"Lilith has taken another step closer to complete revival."
Klein had previously confirmed with "The Tower" in their conversation that Goddess Lilith didn't mind this matter being spread, which is why he had "The Fool" state it directly.