Lord of the Mysteries

“Stop thinking about the bloody IOU. Let’s discuss the ritualistic magic.” Old Neil put away the candles, cauldron, silver knife, and other items with a relaxed expression.

Klein really wanted to shrug his shoulders like the Americans in his previous life, but ultimately could not bring himself to do something that ungentlemanly.

He turned his focus toward the ritualistic magic and threw out detailed questions that puzzled him, receiving answers from them. For example, the incantations had a particular format. As long as they were satisfied and the key meaning was expressed in Hermes, the rest could be left to one’s creativity. Of course, blasphemy or disrespectful descriptions were absolutely forbidden.

The mysticism class lasted until noon before Old Neil coughed twice.

“We have to return to Zouteland Street.”

With that said, he grumbled in an indistinct manner, “To get these bloody materials, I missed my beloved breakfast.”

Klein looked around both amused and puzzled.

“Mr. Neil, do you have a chef? Or a maidservant in charge of cooking?”

A weekly salary of twelve pounds could hire several servants!

According to the newspapers, with board and lodging provided, hiring an ordinary chef cost anywhere between twelve to fifteen soli a week. It did not even need a pound. A maidservant to do miscellaneous chores was even cheaper. Their weekly salaries ranged between three soli six pence to six soli. Of course, one could not bear any hope of them having any culinary skills.

Uh, that’s not right. With Mr. Neil’s debt of thirty pounds, it’s only normal he doesn’t hire any chefs or servants…

It seems I’ve asked another question I should not have asked…

While Klein regretted his question, Old Neil shook his head without minding it.

“I often attempt ritualistic magic, research extraordinary items, and read corresponding documents at home, so I don’t nor is it possible that I hire ordinary people as chefs, butlers or maidservants. I only hire someone to clean up the place regularly. And if they are not ordinary people, do you think they will be willing to do such jobs?”

“I seem to have asked a silly question. It’s possibly because I will not do anything that involves mysticism at home,” explained Klein in a self-deprecating manner.

Old Neil had long stood up, wore his round felt hat, and while walking out the door, rambled on.

“I seem to smell pan-fried foie gras… Once the IOU is completely settled, I’ll definitely have one set! For lunch, I’ll definitely eat roasted pork glazed with apple juices. No, that’s not enough. I must have a sausage infused with mashed potatoes…”

You are making me hungry… Klein swallowed his saliva as he caught up to Old Neil and headed for the nearby public carriage stop.

After returning to Zouteland Street, Old Neil suddenly grunted after stepping down the carriage.

“What do I see? Goddess, what am I seeing?”

as nimble as a seventeen or eighteen-year-old lad. He quickly came to the roadside and picked up

looked carefully. He realized it was a

sheepskin, but he noticed a

first impression. The second thing he noticed was the stack of paper notes in the

twenty gray notes imprinted

and pulled out the notes.

total of thirty notes. There’s also

of the word! I might not even earn

gold pounds was immense, picking up such a wallet was equivalent to picking up a briefcase of banknotes in

gentleman dropped it… He can’t be someone

wallet was clearly

care who he is,” said Old Neil with a chuckle. “It’s not like we attempted to divine and take money that doesn’t belong to us. We should wait here for a moment. I believe the gentleman will soon be back searching for it.

He had a brand-new understanding of

the Goddess’s bestowment as an excuse and paid off his debt. He was still wondering how to prevent it and persuade

do no harm?” Klein suddenly learned

four-wheeled carriage zoomed over. Its side had a light blue logo with

a bow tie of the same color alighted. He looked at

This is to be responsible for all parties. Might I ask

self-deprecating manner almost immediately, “As a butler, I do not know how much money Master had in his wallet. Sorry.

you wish.” Old Neil gestured for him

walked to the carriage’s side and through the window, conversed with

Klein and Old

than 350 pounds. My master does not

rich guy. If I had that much money on me, I would definitely be counting it again and again… Klein was filled with

and handed the wallet

as proof,

over and did an estimate before pulling out three

to commend your morals. This is what an honest person should receive. Please do not reject

The one who established the Deweyville Trust? The Sir Deweyville who provided cheap rental apartments to the working

a knight that his brother respected but did not believe was grounded

you, Sir Deweyville. He is a kind and generous gentleman.” Old Neil did

watching Sir Deweyville’s carriage depart, he turned to look at Klein when he saw that there was no one around. He flicked the notes and

The IOU is

said it will be settled in

is the power of

of magic! That actually works!? Klein was once

to the security company, he asked puzzledly, “Mr. Neil, why didn’t you ask

take care not to be greedy when doing ritualistic magic. Temperance is a critical trait needed by every Mystery Pryer if they