Lord of the Mysteries

In fact, I do not know if the notebook is destroyed or hidden… but by using backward reasoning, if it is to be destroyed, it could have been done on the spot. There was no need for me to take it away to carry out the destruction…

Upon hearing Leonard’s question, Klein instantly went into keyboard detective mode and said with a sigh, “Perhaps when Welch, Naya, and I made contact with the unknown existence, it enjoyed the sacrifice of life or wished for similar situations to continue. With the suicide definitely easily discoverable, I was made to take away the notebook to hide it so as to prepare for the existence’s second round of entertainment. However, some mishap happened during the process and I failed to succeed in my suicide.”

This was a reasoned guess Klein made from his consumption of novels, movies, and TV dramas which involved cult sacrifices.

As for the mishap that happened midway, he knew very well that it was due to the unexpected variable of him being a transmigrator.

“Quite a good explanation, but I believe there might be other possibilities. Welch’s and Naya’s suicide sacrifice might have made it possible for the unknown existence to descend on this world. Then, that notebook is a vessel or a breeding ground for evil. It made you take it away to hide it, worried that we would destroy it if we discovered its birth—before it became strong.” Leonard Mitchell suggested another possibility.

Having said that, he stared into Klein’s eyes and smiled slightly.

“Of course, perhaps the notebook has been destroyed. The goal is to hide its content, to conceal the vessel or the brooding of evil. That way, there is a sufficient reason for your failed suicide.”

What does he mean? Is he suspecting me? Is he suspecting that the original Klein’s body is a vessel or used for the brooding of evil? No, what he’s being a vessel for is a transmigrator… Actually, “Brooding” isn’t a correct term. Klein was taken aback. While he secretly criticized the idea, he weighed his words.

“I will not try to defend myself since I’ve lost memories from that period. Be it Captain or Madam Daly, they have already confirmed that I’m fine. Your joke isn’t funny.”

“I’m only considering a possibility. It does not eliminate the blow the unknown existence encountered when it descended which caused your suicide to fail. We believe that the Goddess will ultimately bless us.” Leonard laughed as he changed the subject. “Did you discover anything in the afternoon?”

After the conversation and the previous encounters, Klein was very wary of Leonard. He answered in a composed manner, “No. I plan on trying a different route tomorrow afternoon.”

He pointed to the partition and said, “I’ll need to head to the armory to draw the bullets.”

The Shooting Club opened to nine at night. After all, its availability increased only after many of its members got off work.

“May Goddess bless you.” Leonard smiled as he gestured the sign of the crimson moon on his chest.

He watched Klein pass through the partition and listened to his footsteps down the stairs. Leonard’s smile gradually vanished as a look of doubt appeared in his green eyes.

He whispered something with a displeased tone.

…

Down the stairs, Klein followed the gas lamp-illuminated corridor to the armory and archives.

standing in front of the table. She was chatting with a top hat-wearing middle-aged man with a thick

evening. It’s always night here. Klein, I heard from Old Neil that you have become

did not hide her curiosity

nodded with

but it makes one feel a sense of serenity. The description you gave wasn’t accurate enough. It should be

all…” Rozanne said

man beside her and asked

Nighthawk member or one of the other two

with me to free up the night after tomorrow. He plans on going to the theater in the North District with his wife

Rozanne around, there’s nothing that requires repeating. Hello, Klein. I never expected you to become a

said in a self-deprecating manner as he extended his hand to shake

once told me before his death to never probe the strange and dangerous matters. The less you know, the longer you

safe as long as you do not attempt to communicate with unknown existences. Why are

my thirty bullets.” Klein did not reply to Rozanne’s first

lady would quickly forget the

know where the keys and bullets are. Oh, Old Neil really is petty. He did not even leave his hand ground coffee behind. He

on as Klein received

ways at Zouteland Street. One took a

Bang! Bang! Bang!

raising his arms, shooting, releasing the cylinder, ejecting the empty shells, and stuffing in rounds—again and again. He became familiar with the

had a few breaks in between

do various exercises like push-ups. He worked hard

Only then he

market or streets to buy the ingredients for dinner, the door opened. Melissa

she carried quite a lot

soli from the place you hide the money.” Upon

take the public carriage to school?” Klein had been reminded

“Why should I take a public carriage. It costs four pence to get to school. A return trip means eight pence. Counting Benson and you, we will be spending twenty-four pence on

Don’t flaunt your mathematical prowess… Klein lowered his

stopped before adding, “It’s pretty good walking to school. Our teacher said that everyone should exercise frequently. Besides,

public carriage costs twelve soli. The rent is twelve soli and three pence. It’s a total of one pound, four soli and three pence. Using Benson’s salary is enough to pay for it and there will be quite a bit of change left. Yes, he has received last week’s salary… As for me, I can still earn one pound ten soli every week. Even if we eat meat every day while counting expenses like gas, charcoal, wood, and

I make up for the advanced payment, I can save money for

we have to think of the possible accidents.” Melissa stayed firm