Lord of the Mysteries

“The Fool that doesn’t belong to this era… the mysterious ruler above the gray fog… King of Yellow and Black who wields good luck…” Audrey Hall recited the three descriptions to herself silently. She suddenly felt a tumultuous wave of emotion go through her, preventing her from maintaining her Spectator state.

As an aficionado of mysticism, she had learned Hermes that was used in rituals and had tested out the rituals that fellow noble aficionados mentioned in private gatherings before she was pulled into the gray fog or made formal contact with Beyonder powers.

None of those rituals had any effects, but they had given Audrey a basic understanding of the structure of incantations.

Thus, she knew clearly what these three incantations described and signified.

The descriptions usually described one of the seven gods that looked over this world!

Thus, The Fool’s incantation was claiming status equal to the Lady of Crimson, Mother of the Secrets, and the Empress of Disaster and Horror!

Is Mr. Fool the unknown, mysterious, powerful, godlike entity that Glaint spoke of? The source of danger that we must avoid in rituals? Audrey quickly recalled the comments made during the strange rituals which she and her friends did not dare attempt back then. She was momentarily at a loss for words.

Alger Wilson, who knew and understood much more than Audrey, shivered from the bottom of his heart.

If the ritualistic magic which Mr. Fool designed truly points to him to allow him to accept our requests, w-we would have to be addressing him with Him. He is to be addressed in the third person, which is reserved for gods…

How lucky, how smart I was to act in concert with him and not do anything foolish. Even when I was testing him, I did not step beyond the boundaries of normalcy…

Could he perhaps be an ancient, mysterious, horrifying existence, only that he does not appear before us in his true form and name… The Primordial Demoness, the Hidden Sage, or the true Creator which many mysterious churches believe in?

Alger understood that The Fool he was looking at now might not be his true form. He might not even have a gender or be a humanoid creature.

Klein propped his forehead up with one hand and tapped on the table with the other hand. He acutely noticed the changes happening to The Hanged Man and Justice.

But he acted as though nothing happened, as if everything was within his expectations. He continued without any care.

“I pray for your help.

“I pray for your loving grace.

“I pray for you to give me a good dream.

“Moon flower, an herb that belongs to the red moon, please bestow your powers to my incantation!

“Fingered citron, an herb that belongs to the sun, please bestow your powers to my incantation.”

…

the incantations that belonged to another type

sir, have

exhaled. She quickly covered her mouth and recalled

her improved memory as a Spectator, she quickly processed the information and repeated the incantations as a

did not stop for a moment, no

this test is successful, then we shall modify the ritual

you will have the time to complete the ritual no later

intended to come in here again on Thursday

if the results were from them asking for leave or merely the outcome of an attempt of the ritualistic magic. Was he to pull them

your will.” Audrey and Alger replied

last week, we shall have a time for casual conversation after all official issues have been discussed. Who shall begin?” Klein gave a hand gesture signaling for someone

many members of parliament. Perhaps it could become a reality. Of course, with the efficiency of this government, the bill will only appear half a

Hanged Man would track her down using this piece of information. She had intentionally and intermittently dropped hints and guided those proud wives to think that they had conceived the

that moment Audrey felt as though she was watching a

women would drill it in themselves that they came up with the idea to claim the glory for themselves. They would

system of a kingdom gave Audrey a weird sense of satisfaction, as if she had found a way for

hope so,” Alger replied

the various secret organizations has

organizations… Klein merely smiled without commenting on The Hanged Man’s news. He changed the subject and said vaguely, “An

the power represented by the Antigonus

Alger muttered softly to himself, as though

Hanged Man, then past Justice and said with a smile, “If there is nothing

will.” Audrey and Alger stood up

his connection with the dark red stars. He watched as

back of the Seat of Honor at the

strange symbol. It was not a symbol that fit anything

identifying the “Pupil-less Eye,” a symbol representing secrecy. He also saw contorted lines that represented change. Each of the symbols were missing a portion

an incomplete change… What do we get when we add them together? Klein

ancient, magnificent palace. His eyes scanned every corner of

a rough concept; I did not describe the shape of the palace, table, or chairs… Where does this design come from? The best choice? The first prototype? Or are they a reflection of reality?” Klein suddenly had a question he

the point of only realizing this question now… With such a self-reflection, Klein made a serious effort to examine every corner of the palace, but did not find any other living things

be an illusory land without

when I become

shattered. He tore through the grayish-white fog and saw reality. He saw the table, curtains, and clothes rack in