Chris, being quite composed, lifted her proud head and with a whoosh, flew to the balcony outside, looking at the sea with surging emotions. As a Golden Sun Feathered Eagle, she certainly wouldn’t show it on the surface, but the turmoil within made her want to fly for thousands of miles.

“Chris, come back, come back, we need to continue,” Estella called out from the room.

After venting emotions for a while, the person, bird, and cat resumed their original postures. They flipped the newspaper and…?

Gone?

Meow~~~

“How can this be, what does he do all day, only writing this much in a week, is he even a writer!”

Chris’s thoughts resonated in Estella’s mind, full of resentment from the Sun Feathered Eagle.

Only then did Estella realize that many times she couldn’t connect the bird society reporter Li Xin with Mr. Gemini or Mr. Utopia Mountain. It felt quite split.

“Another week of waiting,” Estella lamented as well. Ah, the treasure, what’s inside, can he get it smoothly, how will he exact revenge?

Too exciting!

Estella fought the impulse to find Mr. Gemini at the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc to ask about the follow-up, feeling that would be too impolite.

Nothing more to see; Chris flew away, needing to use flight to calm her surging waves. The fish in the sea were in trouble, but the fishermen were delighted because they found many fish floating as if drunk on the sea surface.

Estella cuddled Keli, muttering to herself before slowly drifting into a sweet and fragrant sleep.

People are different; some are lucky from birth and continue to be lucky…

Ding dong ding dong ding dong…

The Twelve Zodiac Star Disc, Christian arrived, sitting upright in his noble Cancer golden chair, exuding an impressive aura.

…He was the only one who arrived; how could these people be so slow?

The second to arrive was Leo. Batty quickly responded to the call, having deeply understood the function of the wooden fish over the past few days. It effectively blocked whispers, bringing balance to both body and soul. He was eager to return to the city as this discovery was significant and could help many people, but he couldn’t return recklessly.

The third to arrive was Taurus, Cantona, living alone on the island known as the Coffin of Souls. He hadn’t found the god of death’s treasure and couldn’t leave. Fortunately, the eerie island had edible plants, and he could fish in the sea. Cantona explored the entire island but found no way out.

The fourth to arrive was Aries. When Estella felt the call of the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc, she initially thought it was a misconception and didn’t respond immediately. It took several instances for her to realize it was a formal meeting call.

Usually enthusiastic Li Xin was the last. Although he realized it, he just didn’t want to respond. At that moment, Li Xin was in bed with a big pillow, having a sweet dream that was abruptly interrupted.

Finally, the Round Table Conference members gathered. With Gemini’s arrival, everyone stood up together. The increasing membership lent a more formal feeling to the organization.

“Good evening!”

“Good evening, everyone. As usual, let’s begin with the sharing segment,” Estella’s gentle voice rose, eager to hear something magical again. She gazed at Mr. Gemini, wondering if he had been diligently writing. Last week was just too little.

Even Cantona glanced at Gemini, hesitating whether he should talk with Gemini later. Although Cancer was also an option, Gemini seemed more suited for discussions. Leo looked at Mr. Gemini, intending to have a private talk after the meeting.

All of this was seen by Christian, and despite the mist’s obstruction, the subtle angles couldn’t escape Christian. Meaning, without his knowledge, Gemini must have done something discreetly.

Sharing? Christian indeed wanted to see what they could share.

Li Xin chuckled, “Recently, I’ve encountered a lot and want to share with you, hoping to hear your opinions. First, I met something in the Holy Land. If one dies there, will the Divine Relic decompose and disappear?”

The group fell silent. Leo knew nothing, and Aries, having only been there twice, was unlikely to encounter such a perilous situation. Cantona hadn’t dared to venture into the Holy Land for a long time. Even working as a scribe in the Church Court, he couldn’t access confidential information about Divine Relics.

Christian noticed the silence and coughed lightly, “Gemini, don’t ask without context. What specific situation do you want to speak on?”

“I met an angel in the Holy Land. To be precise, it was a broken angel. After its death, the Divine Relic decomposed to ashes, but it left behind the Angel’s Heart. As far as I know, in reality, neither the Divine Relic nor Original Embryo would disappear upon death. So does this have another cause, or is it related to the Holy Land?” Li Xin explained.

This wasn’t typically a concern for the average Awakened. Most focused on pursuing power itself, but Li Xin was more interested in the patterns, as many secrets of the world lay within those patterns.

“Mr. Gemini, you encountered an angel?” Cantona’s voice carried an unmistakable astonishment.

Angels were at least a terrifying existence beyond the fifth stage, overpowering at their current level. Meeting such beings in the Holy Land is usually extremely dangerous.

“Yes.”

Christian sneered; Gemini was showing off again. “Given Gemini’s situation, there’s just one possibility: the broken angel was already near death and lacked malice. You’re really lucky.”

“Impressive, just as Mr. Cancer guessed. That’s my take too. The angel’s strength likely wasn’t even a tenth of its full capacity. Rather than attacking, it seemed intent on seeking death, having once been a Battle Angel on the Knightly Path,” Li Xin replied with a wry smile.

“It’s not a guess; it’s a judgment,” Christian replied mildly, a slight curl forming at his lips. You could say Gemini wasn’t without merit, at least he wasn’t stubborn. “Leaving behind the Angel’s Heart indicates steadfast adherence to the Knightly Path, avoiding corruption. This is rare in the Holy Land; you have unprecedented luck.”

“Divine Relics should be able to be inherited, so why disappear?” Estella asked curiously, considering she herself was an inheritor of a Divine Relic.

“Miss Aries, Divine Relics can be inherited but follow a certain order of existence and birth,” Christian’s voice was patient and gentlemanly. “Various factors determine Divine Relic extinction, and in Gemini’s case, it’s likely the Divine Relic had reached its limit.”

Li Xin pursed his lips, swallowing his queries back. Miss Aries seemed to see his thoughts, “Mr. Cancer, besides their limits, are they related to the environment?”

Christian slightly tilted his head, “Of course, Divine Relics are extremely susceptible to destruction in the Holy Land due to their characteristics. They’re somewhat better preserved on the continent of Wattan, but Divine Relics themselves are volatile and need special preservation methods. Vessels are among the more convenient options.”

“No wonder Mr. Cancer is considered the most learned in our Round Table Conference,” Cantona praised.

“Just a little common sense,” Christian responded blandly.

“Thank you, Mr. Cancer, for clearing the confusion,” Estella stood and curtsied.

Christian also elegantly stood and returned the gesture, “Miss Aries, no need to be so courteous. Happy to assist.”

Sitting back in his chair, Christian felt a sense of satisfaction; this was precisely the atmosphere the Round Table ought to have.

“Mr. Gemini, Miss Aries, Mr. Cancer, Mr. Taurus, I have a question,” Batty said.

“Please go ahead, Mr. Leo,” Miss Aries responded softly, while Cancer lifted his proud head.

“I’ve found a possible solution to the whispers and want to return to the city from the lighthouse,” Batty inquired. “According to Divpo City’s laws, leaving the lighthouse without permission is an extremely serious crime for a Lightkeeper, implicating not just relatives but the entire tribe. Is there a safe way to return?”

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