A gentler approach... but lacking experience when it comes to higher levels, the " The Hermit " Cattleya suddenly had a new idea and tentatively said:
"Should we get Miss ' Magician ' to participate more in various gatherings of Beyonder in Backlund, 'accidentally' revealing her connection to the Abraham Family, thus attracting the attention of the Aurora Order?"
Seeing that "World" Gehrman Sparrow did not deny it, Cattleya looked to the other side while thinking and said:
"How to make this seem reasonable and avoid arousing suspicion, how to design the steps and process of 'exposure,' and how to lay the groundwork at each gathering—this might require your help, Miss ' Justice.'"
In her view, only a " Manipulator " who can accurately grasp the psychology of the people at a party can make the plan natural, reasonable, and leave no trace.
"Yes. Justice." Audrey nodded solemnly, a hint of excitement in her heart.
She immediately added:
"Although I haven't done much of this before, I'll try my best to make everything seem reasonable."
... Why am I suddenly a little scared...? It feels like everyone here is inexperienced, except for Mr. "World," who can't participate directly. Uh, Ms. " The Hermit " might be very experienced in other areas, but she probably hasn't done a hunt like this before... This isn't a game; this is a brutal operation where someone could die at any moment... " Magician " Fors trembled inexplicably, deeply doubting the "qualifications" of most of the people present, including herself.
However, considering that Miss Justice and Lady the Hermit were already Sequence 4 Demigod, and that she and the Star were Sequence 5, she felt that this was not such a serious problem. After all, every strong person had accumulated experience step by step from a person with little experience, and they also had "World" Gehrman Sparrow, the strongest hunter in the Five Seas, to guard them.
Reasonable... planning... Manipulation... Listening to the conversation between the " The Hermit " lady and the " Justice " lady, Klein subconsciously extracted the key words.
This reminded him of his experiences using "0-08" and being manipulated by "0-08," and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
No wonder the Sequence 1 of " Spectator " is called " Author "—it's a very logical development, except that it could be changed from "guiding" to "forcing"...
"Don't rush into specific arrangements. Go back and think about it carefully. Also, make adjustments based on the feedback from the scene. The Hermit," Cattleya nodded thoughtfully, then had a new idea. "' Magician ', when you participate in the gathering of Beyonder, you should also hide in the nearby area, using your control over the Sea of Collective Subconscious to listen to the thoughts of each participant and accurately grasp their feedback."
Would creating only thirteen Virtual Persona not be enough? The Beyonder Gathering should have more than thirteen members... Hmm, we could take turns "monitoring" them, selecting key targets... " Justice " Audrey quickly analyzed the feasibility, then nodded and said:
"No problem."
This is also a form of training for her, and to some extent, it is Acting the role of not directly influencing the target with extraordinary abilities, but rather " Manipulation " the corresponding personnel through precise grasp of their psychological state, and through language, performance, actions, and "scripts".
Seeing that there were no problems with "Miss Justice," " The Hermit " Cattleya then looked at " The Magician ":
"To prevent a surprise attack, and to better understand your surroundings, I need to plant something in you."
"What is it, Magician?" Fors asked warily.
Cattleya glanced at the "world" at the bottom of the mottled long table, and after obtaining the Blessed the " The Fool," she raised her hand and pressed it against her brow.
A pair of almost transparent eyes appeared before her; they had no eyelashes and were cold and indifferent.
"This is the ' Eye of Mystery Prying.' After becoming a ' Mystic,' I can place it on other people. If they see it, it's the same as if I see it. And once it goes into hiding, it's very difficult to detect by other means," Cattleya explained simply.
Seeing this, Klein leaned back slightly and sighed deeply in his heart.
When he first mastered " Spirit Vision," he saw something similar behind Old Neil.
If he had possessed the occult knowledge he has now, and had noticed the problem earlier, things might have turned out differently.
If these strange eyes were implanted in me, wouldn't I be watched by the " The Hermit " lady even when I go to the restroom...? " Magician " Fors gasped, hesitatingly asking:
"Can we 'plant' again before each gathering?"
"If we contact each other too frequently, Cattleya 'll easily be discovered. Besides, ' The Saint of Secrets ' Botis won't only appear at the times you choose," The Hermit explained, adjusting her thick glasses. She concluded, "Don't worry, I won't see what I shouldn't."
This is a lesson learned the hard way.
Fors was silent for a few seconds, then slowly exhaled and said:
"All right..."
" The Hermit " Cattleya nodded slightly and continued:
"After discovering clues about the Abraham Family, the Aurora Order inevitably conduct some investigation. To be on the safe side and to avoid any unexpected events, they will definitely send out sufficiently capable individuals. Among them, ' The Saint of Secrets ' Botis is undoubtedly the one who cares most about and is most interested in the matter of the Abraham Family. In addition, Backlund is not suitable for the Angel King's true form to operate, so he has the highest probability of appearing."
At this moment, Leonard, the " The Star " who was leaning back in his chair, raised his hand and said:
"Uncertain.
"According to our intelligence, the Aurora Order has other high-ranking members in Backlund, called the ' Dark Saint,' who intervened to organize some events after Mr. A's disappearance."
"At that time, it's very likely that he, not the ' Saint of Secrets,' will be in charge of investigating the clues about the Abraham Family, since this is his 'parish.'"
The Demigod I encountered when I assassinated Mr. X was the " Dark Saint "? Klein nodded somewhat subtly, as if suddenly realizing something.
The Hermit Cattleya, was already somewhat prepared for this and spoke to the Star without hesitation:
"This might require your help. You should investigate more cases involving the Aurora Order recently and crack down on them."
"This would make their activities more difficult. If they discover clues about the Abraham Family, they might seek support and let, well, the more mobile and covert ' Saint of Secrets ' take charge."
Leonard, nicknamed " The Star," thought for a moment about his recent task list and nodded slightly.
"Can."
As the captain of a " Red Gloves " squad, he has the authority to do so.
"The only problem is, could this also be foreseen by the ' True Creator '?" Leonard agreed and turned to look at Klein.
Klein pondered for a moment, then added indirectly:
"You are also under the watchful eye of the gods."
The Star Leonard, seemingly enlightened, withdrew his gaze and said to Cattleya, the Hermit:
"I'm fine now."
" The Hermit " Cattleya adjusted the side of her glasses, casting her gaze upon " Judgement ":
"Miss ' Magician ' will try to keep the circle of Beyonder she participates in within the East Borough and Backlund Bridge Area, which should be familiar to you. You need to be on the lookout for anything unusual and inform me of the situation around the meeting place immediately."
"Okay. Judgement." Although Hugh was disappointed that he could only do these peripheral tasks, he also knew very well that with his abilities, this was all he could do.
Just then, " The Hermit " Cattleya thought for a moment and said again:
"You are a ' Judge,' and you may need to impose some scoped 'prohibitions.' This may not be effective against ' Saint of Secrets ' Botis,' but it should cause some disruption. Don't doubt it; with preparation and by only providing assistance, even Mid-Sequence Beyonder can influence Saint to a certain extent."
All of this is based on the premise of Demigod fighting Demigod, and I am only playing a supporting role... The education Judgement received from childhood and his current Military Intelligence Section 9 both emphasize cooperation, so he can easily understand the words of the " The Hermit ".
At this point, the plan had taken initial shape, and the next step was to adjust it little by little through practice.
Just as " Magician " Fors breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly remembered something and quickly spoke up:
"Mr. World mentioned before that Botis might possess a Level 0 Sealed Artifact. How should we deal with this?"
Frankly, she didn't have a direct impression of how terrifying a "0" level Sealed Artifact was, because she had never encountered one herself, nor had she seen anyone else encounter one Gehrman Sparrow Sealed Artifact borrowed from Mr. " The Fool " several times, and clearly knew how terrifying they were. A "0" level Sealed Artifact was a whole level higher than a "1" level Sealed Artifact, and its power was unimaginable. In the rumors that Fors had heard, some "0" level Sealed Artifact could even destroy Backlund, or even the world.
The " The Hermit " Cattleya remained silent for a few seconds before saying:
"On the one hand, by using Miss Justice's understanding of the inner voices of the people around her, she can search for possible traces; on the other hand, by using Miss Judgement's knowledge of various anomalies in the area, combined with Divination, she can determine in advance whether there is such Sealed Artifact."
"If none of these efforts yield any feedback, and ' The Saint of Secrets ' Botis really does possess a '0' level Sealed Artifact, don't be too afraid. He won't kill you immediately; he will definitely seek to control you and find a safe place to interrogate you. We have enough time and opportunity to try to separate him from that Sealed Artifact. Remember, the Sealed Artifact possessed by Beyonder is not entirely equivalent to a part of their strength."
"During this process, didn't you also ' Record ' some high-level extraordinary abilities? If the situation becomes critical, don't hold back, escape with all your might."
It sounds like you're not very confident either... " Magician " Fors's face suddenly turned pale, and he forced a smile, saying:
I tried my best.
At this moment, "World" Gehrman Sparrow spoke up:
"If necessary, I can pray to Mr. The Fool, and I will also ask Him in advance for some protection and guidance."
Since this operation poses no threat to Klein's main body and may involve a "0" level Sealed Artifact, he, who has already gained a preliminary understanding of the " Sefirah Castle," can only obtain some insights.
That's good... " The Magician " Fors and " The Judgement " Hugh and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
This private gathering was drawing to a close. Klein glanced at " The Hermit " Cattleya and said:
"It seems we can't finish the operation before the New Year. I'll give you some advance payment."
He then condensed the previously unmentioned occult knowledge into a pale white radiance and offered it to the " The Hermit."