Lord of the Mysteries

Klein twisted open the golden bottle’s cap and brought it to his nose. He took a whiff of the stimulating scent that energized him.

This was Holy Night Powder made using Slumber flowers, Dragon Blood grass, deep red sandalwood, mint, and other herbs. Since it was simple to concoct, Klein had made a batch the moment he got the ingredients from the underground market. It was going to be of use now.

He poured a little of the Holy Night Powder on his palm and collected himself. His irises turned dark.

Next, Klein put away the metal bottle and scattered the powder onto the ground after infusing his spirituality into it.

He scattered the powder as he walked, forming a circle around Sirius’s corpse.

A formless barrier rose, separating them from the outside world.

Klein flicked away the remaining Holy Night Powder on his hand and took out the other metal bottles. He sprinkled the Amantha pure dew and other liquids in the surrounding area.

The ritual he set up was different from the one Old Neil used at Ray Bieber’s house since the aim of the ritual was different.

For example, Old Neil poured the liquids before using the Holy Night Powder. That could create a serene and holy state second only to an actual altar. Klein had used the Holy Night Powder first before pouring the liquids to prevent Sirius’s remnant spirituality from being disturbed by the surrounding objects while still barely managing to have an environment that satisfied the requirements of the ritual.

If he had used Old Neil’s method, the rest of Sirius’s spirituality would’ve been purged, making it impossible to establish a connection.

After finishing his preparations, Klein put away the materials and entered a state of Cogitation. He recited the Hermes incantations softly, “I pray for the power of the dark night.

“I pray for the power of the mystery.

“I pray for the Goddess’ loving grace.

“I pray that you’ll allow me to communicate with the heretic’s spirituality inside this altar.”

…

As the incantations reverberated throughout the sealed space, Klein suddenly felt a massive, terrifying, and mysterious energy descend upon him.

His eyes turned completely black as though he had lost his pupils and the whites of his eyes.

Seizing the opportunity, Klein recited a divination statement in his heart, “The formula to the Clown potion.

“The formula to the Clown potion.”

…

As he was reciting the statement, he used Cogitation to temporarily enter a dreamlike state.

It was a hazy gray world without a sky or ground. Klein was unusually alert as he observed a transparent, ethereal figure.

He extended his right hand and touched the remnants of Sirius’s spirit.

of him changed with

was a study table painted with dark red paint. There were three candles on a silver candle stand, as well as a blank

language, “This

drops of tornapple juice, 7 grams of black-rimmed sunflower powder, 10

are: one crystal of the single horn of a matured Hornacis

have the Clown potion’s formula memorized as he quickly finished

of coffee, then he unwound the silver pendulum around his

himself such as “the end of days”, “peace of mind”, “hope

prayer, Klein finally saw

silver chain was a thumb-sized

to giants. It was facing down, its legs bound

moment, the single eye of the

Crack!

witnessed shattered as his legs buckled, almost causing him

in his head as though he had been struck ruthlessly in the head with a bat. His

He felt that his spirituality was unusually weak, as if he had heard the

the magic medicine, the

Aurora Order? But the Captain saw a huge cross in Hanass’ dream. The terrifying being crucified on

secret organization that sprang into existence about two to three hundred years ago. They worshiped the True Creator and symbolized him with The Hanged Giant. They believed that every human being had divine qualities, and as long as they persevered and made it through the countless trials, they would be able to

and horrifying beings and were armed with a

Order had grasped. Sequence 8

with powerful, distorted, unique abilities. But consequently, if they were unable to advance, it was difficult for them to survive the next five years after becoming a Listener. Furthermore, the comments the Nighthawks had

Order flashed through Klein’s mind. His initial theory was that

was a loss of control brought about by the injury? Yes, Frye once said that every Beyonder would more or less undergo some weird changes after they die…

spirituality recovered slightly, he concluded the ritual with the

of wind blew as Klein forced himself

wart on Sirius’s mangled face. It was a dark purple wart, almost black. There seemed

Klein rubbed his temples, not daring to

over and retrieved his cane,

completely destroyed. Even

a while, Klein saw Captain Dunn and

tied to Beyonders and evil forces. In just a few weeks, you have come across more supernatural incidents than what we usually see in

not be a coincidence,” Klein added, as he suddenly thought about the red chimney he had seen in his dream divination, as well as the majestic palace on the main peak of the Hornacis

with his gray eyes trained

still traces of Holy Night Powder and the scent of the

replied truthfully. “I was worried that you would arrive

Are you alright?” the short Kenley

Sirius’s undelivered letter to the captain and

purchase materials for the rituals, I suddenly remembered that Selena had also once gone to the Evil Dragon Bar and that it was Hanass Vincent that brought her there. This meant that Hanass was a regular there. Thus, I suspected that the person

and he gave me confirmation. He told me that the man had once tried to buy documents and items related to the Hornacis Mountains. That reminded me of the library. I recalled that the librarian had mentioned that someone had just returned the

records? Actually, I am very curious; why would you come into conflict with this man here? Even if it was a