After rescuing Maltz Kent, Barnett made several more visits to Bairan Castle.
He revealed to Earl Kent that one of the Secret Art Society's ultimate goals was to allow wizards to walk openly beneath the sun.
To achieve this goal, they had to destroy the Church. The Church's hatred of wizards and magic was well known. By manipulating public opinion, it had linked them to the devils of ancient legends, making the ignorant masses fear wizards terribly.
Therefore, the Church, this obstacle in their path, had to be toppled.
However, the Church's organization was deeply rooted and its influence spread across the continent. Compared to it, the Secret Art Society's power was like an ant against an elephant.
Revealing their strength and openly challenging the Church would be nothing short of suicide.
Since they could not act openly, they would have to work in secret. The higher-ups of the Secret Art Society had devised a vast and meticulous plan.
The last time Barnett had come here was half a year ago. At that time, Giles had yet to launch his rebellion in the south.
During this meeting, Barnett finally revealed one part of the plan to Earl Kent: inciting civil unrest in the Auldo Kingdom.
Even after racking his brains, Earl Kent could not understand how inciting civil unrest in the Auldo Kingdom was connected to toppling the Holy See, so he voiced his doubts.
Barnett immediately fixed him with a warning look and said:
"If you can truly enter the Secret Art Society, you'll naturally learn about certain things. Before then, I can only tell you this: don't ask about things you shouldn't ask about. Knowing too much may cost you your life."
The earl broke out in a cold sweat again. He held this "guide" in ever