April 24.
Monday night.
In the single dormitory of the Investigation General Bureau, Percy lay on his bed, staring blankly into space.
"'Spirit of Void'... no... my lord's oracle... has it already broken through the Investigation General Bureau's blockade?"
Although the Investigation Bureau headquarters had lost the sealing core known as the 'Sun King's Spear,' greatly diminishing its strength, the royal family had not produced a second 'Unknowable Grade' Strange Object, but they had provided another 'Angel Grade' Strange Object instead, using it as the core to construct a brand-new seal.
Under the protection of the Investigation Bureau headquarters, even ordinary false gods should have been absolutely unable to make any moves.
"As expected of a hidden existence... nighttime, clocks, entering dreams?"
Percy glanced at the pocket watch in his hand. It was already 11:59 PM!
Watching the second hand steadily advance, he drew a deep breath, calmed his rapidly accelerating heartbeat, and waited in silence.
Crack!
At last, the clock struck midnight.
A dim gleam erupted before Percy, and his vision instantly went black.
"This is... a dream?"
Percy looked up and saw a lofty dome. Pure white marble pillars all around supported the heavens, radiating the sacred air of a rich religious style.
As a trained investigator, he could sense that he was in a dream, yet he was unable to wake up.
"Why have I been brought here? Could it be..."
Percy thought of something and instinctively tried to disguise himself.
Then he discovered that as the thought of disguise arose, his attire changed accordingly. A mask covered his face, and he became Crow of the 'Invisible Cult.'
Tap, tap!
Footsteps suddenly rang out as two women approached. Looking at the masked Percy, the younger one cried out, "Oh no... Sister, this seems to be a