Dream Palace.
Aaron sat upon a throne entwined with banyan roots, propping up his face with one hand as he leisurely gazed down at the members of the Invisible Cult below.
"Let me introduce someone... This is our new member, 'Three-Eye'!"
Three-Eye was shrouded head to toe in mist, appearing exceedingly mysterious. Yet Aaron knew perfectly well that he was William Charles—the descendant of Green Forest chosen by the God of Wisdom!
"Hey, everyone!"
William greeted them with a dry laugh.
Lilliat welcomed the new member, while Percy and Nicholas regarded him more critically.
Ye Funai could not have cared less, and neither could Metana.
The Rapier fabricated by Aaron stood leaning against a massive stone pillar to one side, looking distinctly aloof.
The only ones anxious were the two sisters, Lilli and Jesita.
"Esteemed Count... it seems we have become embroiled in something truly terrifying."
Lilli said bitterly, "A major figure from the hidden world attacked us sisters. When we woke again, we had already been imprisoned in the dungeon of the Church of the God of Wisdom."
"I seem to know a little about that," Nicholas said. "Not long ago, a severe extraordinary incident occurred in Plymouth, setting the alarms of Mitra Palace ringing nonstop... A Longevity One from the Spirit Realm even descended!"
"What? Something that huge happened in Plymouth after the grand auction?" Lilliat was startled.
Even more astonished were the Lilli sisters.
They nearly collapsed to the floor. "It involved... a Longevity One?"
Their reaction made Percy frown. "Even if you have been imprisoned in the dungeon of the God of Wisdom, haven't your spirits already escaped? Under our Lord's protection and mighty power, what is there left for you to fear?"
Lilli hurriedly adopted a solemn expression and bowed toward the empty throne. "My