In fact, the Hidden Knowledge Society had been founded by Anvis as a semi-secret organization to recruit some of Pamir's students.
Half a year ago, after obtaining from the Duke an Artifact specifically for connecting to gatherings in dreams, he gave the magical Rings used to connect to the Artifact to people he favored, such as Claire and Olbins.
Worried that it might share a name with another organization, he ultimately did not use Mysteries Society, instead giving that name to the Players' organization.
"A private little group with only a few people—is that all?"
Ailisha was somewhat surprised. She had initially thought that an invitation personally extended by Anvis must have come from some deeply hidden mysterious organization.
"What else? Was I supposed to use the pretext of a gift in return to threaten you into joining some evil organization?"
Anvis smiled lightly and casually spread his hands toward the girl, whose cheeks had turned slightly red.
"There is no need to worry, Ailisha. In fact, after the Assessment ends, other newcomers to the Truth Society will also be recruited by members of other families into small groups.
"This year, there was merely an accident that prevented us from reaching the gathering place right away, so this step seems to have been temporarily put aside.
"For example, the other two people who teleported away with us should already have other Truth Society members approaching them. I simply happened to meet you first, Ailisha."
"I understand, Anvis. If that is all, then I agree to join you."
After thinking for a moment, Ailisha nodded and accepted the Ring floating before her.
"Then, on behalf of the Hidden Knowledge Society, I welcome you, Ailisha—"
Anvis smiled, lifted a slender goblet filled with pale blue fruit juice, and lightly raised it to