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.”

…

another

have

She quickly covered her mouth and recalled

she quickly processed the information and repeated the

normally. His pen did not stop for a moment, no matter

and said, “If this test is successful, then we shall modify the ritual next time

you will have the time to complete the ritual no later than Wednesday.

to come in here again on Thursday

a leave of absence, Klein was worried that he would be unable to discern if the results were from them asking for leave or merely the outcome of

and

conversation after all official issues have been discussed. Who shall

the separation between civil and political matters has received the approval of 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 year from now

using this piece of information. She had intentionally and intermittently dropped hints and guided those proud wives to think that they had conceived

watching a flock of golden

up with the idea to claim the glory for themselves. They would soon forget about what Audrey’s role in the matter was, fighting among themselves to

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

hope so,” Alger

of the various secret organizations has seen an upward trend. In fact, there are

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

example, the power represented by the

to himself, as though

a

will.” Audrey and

moved his finger and severed his connection with the dark red stars. He watched as the two figures vanished from

which was also the back of the Seat of Honor at the bronze table. He

not a symbol that fit anything

symbol representing secrecy. He also saw contorted lines that represented change. Each of the symbols were missing a portion and were overlapped with

add them together?

ancient, magnificent palace.

table, or chairs… Where does this design come from? The best choice? The first prototype? Or are they a reflection of reality?”

observant enough, to 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 or anything

seemed to be an illusory land without boundaries. He

area when I become more powerful… Klein sighed. He unleashed his spirituality and enveloped himself within, causing him to feel the rapid rush of

He tore through the grayish-white fog and saw reality.