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.

red colors bloomed on both sides of the bronze table. They surged upwards like a fountain before pattering down. It ‘carved’ two blurry figures who sat in the

blond hair and tall, slim build, instinctively looked towards the Seat of Honor. She saw the figure immersed in thick gray fog sitting back. One hand was flat, touching the table’s side while the other

Audrey shouted with a cheery

person opposite her. With the same tone, she said, “Good afternoon, Mr. Hanged

that I’m a good person? Why isn’t there any fear from her? Is she a noble lady who has been protected well?

“Good afternoon, Miss Justice.”

he lowered his head slightly and moved his left hand and

and The Hanged Man emit the colors

gray fog and dark red stars remained the same. Nothing that seemingly did not exist

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. Furthermore, they maintained a lustrous brilliance and were of appropriate thickness. It was easy to tell that she was a vibrant young

and yellow. That’s joy, zeal, and excitement…Klein made a judgment before casting his attention towards The Hanged

The Hanged Man’s aura. His emotions

little pleased? With this being his first attempt, Klein

as he shifted his gaze away, he

aura of the Hanged Man’s innermost layer was nearly of

The Hanged Man’s

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 see

toward Justice again and confirmed that it

that moment, Alger also completed his

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

at Klein and saw him tapping his glabella

never expected you to send it to me so quickly. The Ghost Shark blood is not the typical extraordinary creature,”

humbly and said, “I’m very happy to see this

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 princes that hinted that they

all, the inventory only states ‘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

at The Fool who was enveloped in

to our agreement, I will tell you

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

easy to concoct. 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

and said, “I

her head to look at Mr. Fool. She wished to know if the mystery expert had anything to add; unfortunately, The Fool was sitting silently

quantities does not mean it should deviate by too much… If you do not have an assistant, I suggest you spend

tutor for such matters,” answered Audrey without feeling the