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.

scene in front of him changed with a

There were three candles on a silver candle stand, as well as a

a pen in his hand. He wrote in Loen language, “This is the second formula, its name

powder, 10 grams of golden cloak grass powder, 3

of a matured Hornacis gray mountain goat and a

Clown potion’s formula memorized as he quickly finished

a moment and took a sip of coffee, then he unwound the silver pendulum around

the pendulum and closed his eyes, muttering terms to himself such as “the end of days”, “peace of mind”, “hope for the

finished his prayer, Klein finally saw the

chain was

giants. It

that moment, the single eye of the giant suddenly

Crack!

witnessed shattered as his legs buckled, almost causing him

felt pain in his head as though he had been struck ruthlessly in the head with a

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

‘digesting’ the magic medicine, the adverse reaction calmed down

True Creator… Sirius and Hanass were both members of the Aurora Order? But the Captain saw a huge cross in Hanass’ dream. The terrifying being crucified on the cross wasn’t

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

Nighthawks, the Sequence 9 of the Aurora Order was Secrets Suppliant. These Beyonders could sense the existence of mysterious and horrifying beings and were armed with

grasped. Sequence 8 was Listener. This was

could listen directly to the whispers of the secret entities; thus, they frequently came into contact 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 in the reports were that every Listener was a lunatic. Even if they looked normal on the surface, they were always crazy on

flashed through Klein’s mind.

of control brought about by the injury? Yes, Frye once said that every Beyonder would more or less undergo some

concluded the ritual with the appropriate procedure

of wind blew as Klein forced himself

It was a dark purple wart, almost black. There seemed

rubbed his temples, not daring

over and retrieved his cane, allowing it to bear

knew that Sirius’s spirituality had been completely destroyed. Even the Spirit Medium

Captain Dunn and his partners, Leonard

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

about the red chimney he had seen in his dream divination, as well as the majestic palace on the main peak of the Hornacis mountain range and the formless focus on him. He took the

his gray eyes trained

still traces of Holy Night Powder and the scent of the essential

would arrive late and that the remains of his

well. Are you alright?” the short Kenley

Sirius’s undelivered letter to the captain and began

Dragon Bar and that it was Hanass Vincent that brought her there. This meant that Hanass was a regular there. Thus, I suspected that

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 journal

why would you come into conflict with this man here? Even if it