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Above the boundless gray fog, Klein first answered the Hanged Man's prayer and brought the Word of the Sea cane to his side.
Next, Klein discovered that the cane also enjoyed singing a song at the top of its voice every six hours and causing its holder trouble of varying degrees. After having a friendly discussion with the Mystical Item using ordinary methods above the gray fog, he laid down some ground rules with Word of the Sea, successfully establishing when and how often the Mystical Item could sing each day.
He brought the cane into the real world and handed it to his Marionette, using a Winner's good luck to counteract Word of the Sea's nasty habits. He himself continued carrying the expensive gold-inlaid hardwood cane that served to display his status and had no other use whatsoever.
Then, he began preparing a ritual to summon Red Light.
Lighting three candles, setting out the prepared essential oils and various spirituality-infused items, and leaving a Paper Figurine for Red Light to possess, Klein swiftly completed the initial portion of the ritual with practiced ease.
He took a step back, opened his mouth, and chanted in Ancient Hermes:
"I!"
"I pray in my name:"
"I pray to communicate with the 'Undying Light of the Spirit World, Incarnation of Endless Knowledge, Red of Authority and Will'..."
From a Mysticism perspective, the Seven Lights of the Spirit World neither belonged to nor served any deity. Therefore, no deity's Honorific Name could appear in the ritual, or it would fail.
As he uttered words capable of communicating with the spirits of nature, Klein saw the three candle flames swell simultaneously, joining together amid faint crackling sounds as though opening a door of light.
The altar's surroundings abruptly grew silent and dark. Pairs of