Lord of the Mysteries

Using magic to settle an IOU?

Is he trying to curse his debtor to death or create counterfeit notes?

I might not have a solution to the problem, but I can finish you instead?

…

All sorts of thoughts appeared in Klein’s mind as he looked at Old Neil with an oddly.

He seriously considered the possibility of calling the cops, no—of informing the Nighthawks.

Old Neil shot a glance at him and said peeved, “I can see ignorance, foolishness, and the weak and shameless disbelief in your eyes. Didn’t Dunn tell you the maxim of the Mystery Pryers? Do as you wish but do no harm!”

Although this maxim originated from the secret and evil Moses Ascetic Order organization, Beyonders who choose the path of Moses Ascetic Order have proven that it’s right through their own experiences. As long as one strictly abides to it and shows the needed fear and reverence, the risk of losing control will be minimized. The contrary has similarly been established.

“Your suspicion towards me is an insult to Mystery Pryers!”

“Sorry.” Klein did not hesitate to apologize.

He had indeed forgotten that Dunn Smith had once mentioned the maxim.

Old Neil was not truly angry. In a blink of an eye, he chuckled.

“A pity. Very few Beyonders choose to be Seers. There is no corresponding maxim to help you.”

But I have Emperor Roselle’s diaries… Yes, strictly abiding to the maxim has a hint of “acting…” Klein suddenly came to this thought as he nodded as if in deep thought.

Old Neil did not continue. He removed the vases and other items from the round table and placed them in a corner.

Immediately following that, he took out both a crimson red and black candle from the silver chest. He explained, “If ordinary people attempt ritualistic magic, they have to follow the results from astromancy or read corresponding manuals. They have to choose suitable dates and times. For example, the day representing the Goddess—the period when She rules over the moon. But for us Beyonders, especially Beyonders good in this domain, there’s no need for that. Our acute spiritual perception and potent Astral Projections are key.

“Of course, if you are not confident about the ritualistic magic you are attempting, it’s best to choose a suitable date and time. It can increase the probability of success.

“Ah right. This is based on a premise. Remember carefully to abide strictly by the rules!”

Old Neil placed two candles and turned to the side and looked at Klein, saying very solemnly, “Low-Sequence Beyonders are not strong enough. Almost all the ritualistic magic they can perform are the seeking of external powers and help. Therefore, you can only consider orthodox divinities like the Goddess or the Lord of Storms. Absolutely— absolutely do not attempt to communicate with the unknown or unpredictable existences. Even if people believe in them or the promises recorded are filled with enticements!

“Believe me, don’t take any chances. As long as you attempt once, you will go down a slippery slope into the abyss with no return. Any work or resistance will only slow it down with no way to change the trajectory.”

“I’ll remember!” Klein said in a deep voice. However, he felt a little afraid.

My luck enhancement ritual has apparently sought power from an unknown and unpredictable existence…

Furthermore, I have gained powers capable of pulling people into the fog that even a senior Beyonder like the Hanged Man finds unbelievable. Well… At least I think he is a senior Beyonder…

or have any signs

over this, he proactively changed

should seek the help of

you pray to the Lord of Storms. However, we are unable to tell from our ritualistic magic whether He replies

no so-called “best,”

and said, “By using candles made of moon flowers

to the black candles and said, “Candles made

on the top left end of the round table while the red candle was placed on the top right

the Mistress of Calm and Silence, Empress of Disaster and Horror, and Mistress of

Old Neil chuckled.

This is something I wished

Order had a very good relationship with the Church. Their beliefs and results on ritualistic magic have heavily

the state of the universe before it was born. 1 represents a beginning, the first Creator. 2 represents the world and various divinities

candles and which two symbols to have depend on the intended effects

all things 1 ? All things stem from three? Klein could not help but recall certain

Klein listen attentively, Old Neil took a third candle and said, “This is the candle representing ‘me.’ It’s a very ordinary candle which only has a little bit of mint added. Take note that plants like roses, lemons, mint, moon flower, night vanilla, and slumber flower are beloved

from another angle, the three candles represent the bodies, spiritualities and godhood

Old Neil placed the third

a bottle of concocted “Full Moon Essence Oil,” a huge cauldron engraved with the Dark Sacred Emblem, a silver knife with gorgeous patterns, a cup of water,

Beyonders who are not good at ritualistic magic, there is a need for bells, crystal balls, silver cups, incense

IOU just below the cauldron and used a special quill to hold

to Klein and said, “Ritualistic magic needs a clean spiritual environment where you will not be disturbed. And that requires us to create it. The steps are to first enter Cogitation. Focus your mind and with the supplementary items, draw out

the outcome we desire to confirm the symbolism and corresponding incantation. Incantations are best done in Hermes because ancient Hermes stemmed from Nature. It’s akin to ancient Dragonish and ancient Elvish. The effects are very direct, lacking the necessary concealment and protection.

I won’t explain things to you any further. Pay attention by watching

took two steps back and trained

darkened as invisible wind around

silent for a moment, going from left to right, then up to down, using his

knife and stabbed it into the coarse salt. Then,

sanctify you, blade of pure

you to serve me in

…

the name of the Evernight Goddess,

“You have been sanctified!”

but powerful syllable, Old Neil drew a silver knife and inserted it into a cup of clear water. Then, he

tip in the periphery and took a step forward, circling the round table. Every step he took made Klein feel an invisible energy spew

the altar was completely

stood in front of the round table and put the silver knife down. He picked up the bottle of Full Moon Essence

Sizzle!

everything seemed to become veiled

up the quill and drew a mark he controlled—a square that

he drew another ‘cross,’ indicating

the parchment with one hand and tapped his glabella with the other to activate his