The Night Patrol should be aware, but it seems they regard me as an outsider. Li Xin also felt that although Captain Jiang was enthusiastic, it was all professional courtesy. I... don't seem to have offended them. Or is it because I was parachuted in?

"I've been out at sea recently, and the Netherworld Sea has also seen frequent activities from the Death Church. I suspect the Death God has resurrected, and He's currently having His followers gather Wish Power. Mr. Gemini must be cautious; the Death God's followers are fanatics and sometimes act irrationally," Cantona warned.

Li Xin nodded. From Mr. Taurus's tone, it seems he hasn't been doing well recently.

"I have some information to share. The news about the appearance of the Wish Book is likely true, and it's roughly located in the Shadowy Sea Area," Li Xin said.

The secret item that can grant any wish stirred the hearts of those present, and everyone silently nodded, but no one said anything.

The people present had confidence in themselves and the Round Table Conference, but they all knew they needed to grow. The Wish Book is valuable, but it is coveted by major Church Courts and powerful, mature secret organizations. Even a group of extraordinary people with Two Lives or Three Lives would only make a ripple.

Batty remained silent; he had nothing to share and was more of a listener. He liked listening because every event in the outside world was hope and sunshine for him. Perhaps behind the Sarawo Mountains lay the Dao Yuan Continent or a passage leading to it. So, even though he had many questions about the people around him and Karoni's true purpose of finding a way out, he was willing to try.

Listening to their conservative and reserved discussions, Simmons felt very ashamed, his mind flashing back to his decadent life lately. Every morning, he would rise from his custom four-meter soft bed, with seven or eight maids attending to him in turns, to the point where he almost forgot how to dress. Aside from sweating a little during knight training, he attended endless extravagant parties daily. Delicacies and fine wines, with dancing legs and white hills everywhere, gardens, kitchens, toilets, rooftops — one or many, it was too decadent. Even if he could hold on, continuing in this way would only lead to marrying a noble lady and inheriting the Duke position, repeating this simple, monotonous life.

No, absolutely not!

As a young person with ideals, Simmons's heart had awakened. The world outside was vast. He had entered the Secret Castle initially to accomplish something, to explore the meaning of life.

"Gentlemen and ladies, our Round Table Conference has been in existence for some time. Shouldn't we let the outside world know about us? Any secret organization that wants to continue growing needs some influence, right, like the Secret Castle, Peak Pool, various Holy Lands, Monasteries?" Simmons asked.

Christian glanced at Simmons, knowing he chose the right person. Among those present, only Miss Aries and Libra had vision, while the others' thoughts were limited by their little schemes, immersed in a world of small workshops and unable to extricate themselves. "Libra has some vision. Secret organizations seeking growth have two requirements: one is secrecy, which is the foundation, and the second is influence in the secret world. Especially organizations based on Divine Artifacts, they can be terrifying, deterrent, or have other effects. The Twelve Zodiac Star Disc we belong to is essentially a Divine Artifact. Wish Power is the best nourishment for Divine Artifacts, similar to a Divine Relic. After absorbing Wish Power, the Divine Artifact will release higher-tier power to support us in return." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Christian hadn't mentioned it before because a bunch of amateurs couldn't achieve much and might screw things up. Now it seemed they could barely start.

"Mr. Cancer, does that mean at suitable opportunities, we can act in the name of the Round Table Conference to uphold justice?" Estella said, somewhat excited and expectant.

"Yes, like deities, if secret organizations are forgotten, they will truly vanish," Christian said softly. "I think the existence of the Star Disc is not just for gathering us here."

"I agree. I've heard similar rumors, like the Secret Castle is a top-tier secret organization centered around the Divine Artifact, Secret Castle," Cantona said, glancing up at the dazzling stars, his tone becoming rather certain. "The Twelve Zodiac Star Disc we belong to involves multiple faiths, realms, and even the authority of souls, quite extraordinary. Our current understanding of it should only be superficial."

"The premise is to maintain secrecy; otherwise, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits," Cantona reaffirmed this precondition.

This is also the main reason for the downfall of many secret organizations.

Everyone nodded, gradually moving toward growth under the premise of secrecy. Once standing at the pinnacle of secrecy, they need no longer fear others' coveting.

Christian could feel the repressed excitement in others' souls and was quite satisfied. In a good mood, his gaze softened. Under his guidance, the Round Table Conference was slowly taking on the shape of an official organization.

"Mr. Cancer, do you know about the secret struggle between the Nether God and the Death God?" Cantona asked. As a member of the Nether God Church, he knew some insider information, but the core events were still beyond his reach. The occurrences surrounding him were too strange, and perhaps Mr. Cancer knew something.

Christian usually wouldn't care to respond, but today was different. He was quite gratified. "The Nether God and the Death God represent the conflict between new and old gods. The war between new gods and old gods has continued from Ragnarok to the Fifth Age, ultimately leading to the fall of the Pope and the division of divine authority. Do you know the authority of these two deities?"

"The creator of the Underworld, the destination of the living, the master of the dead, the sole father, the controller of reincarnation and souls — these are the Death God's authority;

The ruler of the Underworld, the destination of the living, the master of the dead, the sole master, the ruler of fear — this is the Nether God's authority," Cantona answered.

Christian was silent for a moment. "Initially, the Death God had only one authority: Death's Domination."

Li Xin and the others were fully absorbed; the secrets among deities were more thrilling than the neighborhood girl's gossip, and it was rare for Mr. Cancer to be so talkative today.

But just as everyone awaited more, Mr. Cancer fell silent again, slightly raising his somewhat long chin.

Bad habit!

Such a person would get beaten up outside.

Even Cantona, who was in the Nether God's Court, didn't know this. Perhaps it was due to his lower rank, but how did Mr. Cancer know this? After all, the one who studied the Death God most was the Nether God's Court...

All those present with some secret knowledge knew there should be knowledge of divine power struggles involved, which made them itch to know more. However, they couldn't offer anything to trade with Mr. Cancer; after all, they were freeloaders.

Cantona regretted the missed opportunity, not knowing if he could hear more in the future, so he decided to be pragmatic now.

"Mr. Gemini, I have the Tears of the Dead that you wanted. We can discuss it privately later," Cantona said.