Sera blinked, and Light's figure seemed to blur for a moment before becoming clear again. What caught Sera's attention, however, was that at some point, this gentleman had put on a ring.
With her foundation in mysticism, Sera immediately noticed the mystical significance of the ring.
The band was made of black iron. The Ancient Hermes inscriptions decorating either side read "5" and "Severity," while the red gemstone set into its face bore a seal-like engraving composed of a pentagon and the mystical symbol representing Mars.
It was a seal ring with strong religious overtones. Its sudden appearance gave Sera an uneasy feeling.
But she quickly recalled that Mr. Sno wore a similar ring on his index finger. Though the material and gemstone differed, that ring likewise had an Ancient Hermes word inscribed on each side.
Sera's photographic memory as a Reader came into play. After a brief moment of thought, she recalled the two words on Sno's ring—"1" and "Crown."
"When did Mr. Sno bring Light into some organization?" Sera quickly realized what had happened, but another question immediately arose—
Why had she not been invited?
Was it her strength?
"Because Mr. Light is Sequence V, while I'm only Sequence Seven?"
Thinking that, Sera shook her head. Mr. Light's performance had actually been inferior to hers. In particular, the Destiny Path was inherently self-serving; whether in battle or in handling matters, it was nearly impossible to cooperate with teammates. In terms of utility, he was completely inferior to her as a Knowledge Keeper.
So...
"Could it be because of our affiliations? Mr. Light said before that he was no longer a member of the School of Life, so he could join a new organization? And I... Hm, Mr. Sno must have seen through it!"
Sera felt a slight sense