Lord of the Mysteries

At dusk, the setting sun cast long shadows of the carriages and horses.

Having informed Benson and Melissa that he was having dinner at the Blackthorn Security Company, Klein headed to the harbor with Old Neil on a public carriage.

He was dressed in cheap formal attire, afraid that conflict might break out in such a complicated location—if he damaged his tuxedo which he took painstaking care of, he would probably cry his heart out.

When the sunlight appeared to turn fiery, the carriage stopped. Old Neil, in his usual classic black robe and felt black hat with a rounded edge, ignored the gazes of others and walked diagonally to the Evil Dragon Bar in ahead of them.

Even though the bar was slightly far away and the heavy doors were tightly shut, Klein still heard wave after wave of rapturous shouts. They appeared to be cheering on a hero.

When he came close, he suddenly sensed something. He turned his head towards the warehouse opposite to the bar. He saw a stocky man dressed in a uniform standing at a hidden corner on the rooftop.

The man carried a huge grayish-white mechanical box and held a thick rifle in his hand.

The grayish-white mechanical box was obviously connected to the same-colored rifle via piping.

“Steam-pressured rifle?” Klein muttered in shock. He looked at Old Neil and said, “This bar can actually obtain such weapons?”

That was a military-controlled item!

Although it used extracted phlogiston 1 , the size and weight of the steam backpack were still shocking, something only a true warrior of blood and iron could withstand. The rifle had an extremely high muzzle velocity and shocking destructive power too.

Matched with a suitable scope, it was nearly equivalent to an inferior sniper rifle.

“What?” Old Neil squinted his eyes as he looked over, having a confused look too. “Did something happen here?”

Something happened? Klein surveyed his surroundings and discovered a few more men holding repeating rifles who were searching for something.

“What happened?” Old Neil approached the bar and asked the brawny man guarding its door outside.

The brawny man obviously knew Old Neil and smiled wryly.

“The bar was nearly destroyed earlier.

“Apparently a wanted man was here trying to buy materials and was recognized. And this was what resulted from it. Oh Lord, what did he do, and how dangerous was he to receive such treatment? My legs went limp seeing all those firearms, limper than after spending an entire night with Ginger Sunny!”

He did not know the identity of the wanted man, much less know that the people who came to buy materials had Beyonders mixed in.

“Wanted man? Do you know his name?” Old Neil asked in interest.

it was Tris or

in enlightenment,

he had sauntered right into the market to purchase materials without heed. He was likely recognized by an informant of either the Machinery Hivemind or

he caught?” Klein tapped his

the surrounding

and gestured with his chin to the rooftop of the

hell, I’ve never seen a man run faster

or you might be taken away to some indescribable place for

the market still open?” Old

restored operations,” replied the brawny man

Old Neil quickened his pace and extended his

fainted at the stuffiness and

intense brawl and surrounding them were dozens of customers shouting and cheering on the side they supported

ignored them and led Klein around the boxing ring and walked into a billiard

having a casual conversation. When they saw Old Neil enter, they instantly fell silent for a few

visitor’s identity, they moved aside and let Old Neil

rooms, the sight before Klein’s eyes opened up. He saw a place

roadside stalls with bottles and cans all over. Passers-by

the boss of Evil Dragon Bar, former captain of a Mandated Punisher squad and older than I am. He’s someone who wishes to drink himself to his death,” Old Neil explained

and gave an honest

“A rather profitable business.”

was providing the venue and

borrow from Swain. But of course, he charges a

provide usuries… Klein held his walking stick and looked around as he

captain of a Mandated Punisher squad was

of the Goddess is much more powerful than Lord of Storms here.” Old Neil scoffed.

Klein was about to ask if the boss of the bar had any experience of nearly losing control, he suddenly

be something hidden there, muttering and

was wearing an old linen shirt and blue jeans that the working class normally wore. His eyes looked demoralized with a hint

spiritual perception is very high… or perhaps, distorted?” Klein creased

perception that triggered

speaking, spiritual perception sensing something causes some interaction. It was nearly impossible to conceal it from others, but “others” referred to Spirit Mediums who had cast their abilities, as well as powerful figures with similar special traits. A Beyonder like

young man with messy black hair walked towards him with an expression looking as though he was half-sleepwalking

stopped before Klein and stared

Suddenly, he guffawed.

smell of death,

done talking, he suddenly screamed tragically. His eyes shut tightly as liquid

The young man covered his eyes and hugged his head. He struggled on