Lord of the Mysteries

In an underground basement without any windows, the burly Alger Wilson sat by a long table with various apparatuses and goatskin parchments on it.

In front of him was a half-consumed candle. The dim, yellowish flame’s flickering made the shadows of the objects and table move like a mirage.

Alger’s hair was disheveled like seaweed with a deep blue color that resembled black. He wore a robe with lightning patterns embroidered on it. He clasped his hands with his thumbs facing each other while he focused on a bottle of black liquid to the left of the candle.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Splash! Splash! Splash!

The sound of tempestuous winds or the crashing of the sea waves howled from inside the sealed bottle. And in spots where the black ink did not sink, a faint fog would swirl. It was as though it grew eyes and a mouth.

Alger cocked his head to glance at the clock hanging on the wall and watched the needle strike three.

He pressed down on his temple as his eyes turned dark. Fascinating colors surfaced from the various items on the table.

At that moment, he discovered a deep-red light appear like a tidal wave from nowhere, drowning him instantly!

…

Backlund, Empress Borough, Inside the Hall family’s luxurious mansion.

After dismissing her dance teacher, Audrey locked the door and sat straight up in front of her dressing table.

The sun outside was bright and gorgeous. There was a light-brown notebook made of exquisite goat skin. It was flipped open to reveal that it was blank. To its right was a fountain pen with a golden tip and embedded rubies.

Audrey did a test and made sure that she could pick up the fountain pen and write down the formula the moment she left the Gathering.

“I’m so looking forward to it…” She inhaled to repress her excited emotions as she looked at the mirror with puckered lips.

However, she did not see it reflect herself. Instead, a dark red and illusory beam burst out from her body!

…

Above the gray fog stood a majestic divine hall that looked like a giant’s residence.

sides of the bronze table. They surged upwards like a fountain before pattering down. It ‘carved’ two

and tall, slim build, instinctively looked towards the Seat of Honor. She saw the figure immersed in thick gray fog sitting back. One

Fool~!” Audrey shouted with a cheery

that, she turned her head and looked at the person opposite her. With the same

there any fear from her? Is she a noble lady who has been protected well? Klein smiled and maintained his unfathomable

“Good afternoon, Miss Justice.”

slightly and moved his left hand

he saw changed instantly. He saw Justice and The Hanged Man emit the colors of

gray fog and dark red stars remained the same. Nothing that seemingly did not exist or lustrous brilliances that possessed life

saw that Justice’s aura perfectly matched the colors Old Neil described. What was supposed to be red, purple, blue, or white were their respective colors.

of her emotions are red and yellow. That’s joy, zeal, and excitement…Klein made a judgment before casting his attention

there was nothing special about the colors of The Hanged Man’s aura. His emotions were blue mixed

this being his first attempt,

shifted his gaze away, he suddenly

Man’s innermost layer was nearly

look. He could faintly see that deep within The Hanged

should I say the surface of his Astral Projection? From the looks of it, he’s really a Beyonder, and one that’s apparently stronger than Old Neil.Klein analyzed as his mind was filled with questions. “Not necessary. It might have to do with this being a unique environment. It’s only because this is my home ground that I’m able to

toward Justice again and confirmed that it was a characteristic

that moment, Alger also

drew a light gasp as she asked in anticipation, “Mr. Hanged Man, did

him tapping

perfectly met my expectations. I never expected you to send it to me

“I’m very happy

with mystery from a young age, she had befriended those in aristocratic circles with similar interests. They have exchanged information, books, and rare artifacts among each other. But before this, none of them had ever obtained any supernatural power to become a real Beyonder. Instead, there were a few

‘one big bottle,’ without mentioning how many milliliters or how full it had to be, she believed that pouring a little bit of it would go unnoticed. Even if there was an accident and the matter was exposed, her parents

who was enveloped in fog before turning his head

to our agreement, I will tell you the formula to the

myself. Alright, begin.” Audrey inhaled as she focused

Just follow the order that I provide you. Do remember that there can be smaller quantities of the ingredients but not more. It would cause major problems. You should have heard about news of Beyonders losing control. I believe there’s no need for me to repeat it?” Alger first mentioned things to take note

gently and

at Mr. Fool. She wished to know if the mystery expert had anything to add; unfortunately, The Fool

it should deviate by too much… If you do not

have a family tutor for such matters,” answered Audrey without