Lord of the Mysteries

Mr. Azik can tell that I’m a Beyonder? His ability is truly powerful… Klein froze for a moment before he gave an honest reply.

“Yes.”

He thought for a while before adding, “Because of what happened to Welch and Naya.”

“It’s as I thought…” Azik sighed. “There were two people with extraordinary powers amongst the group of police that came to question me and Cohen.”

It was probably Captain and Leonard. They were in charge of Welch’s case… Klein nodded slightly, not interrupting Azik.

Azik raised his cane and said, “You should have entered their circle. I hope that you can help me search for clues of my origin. You do not need to go out of your way to do it, just note it down if you find any clues.”

Upon saying that, Azik wore a bitter smile.

“I don’t know any other person with extraordinary powers… You cannot imagine what emotions a man without a past has. You are like a boat floating in a vast ocean. The most terrifying thing is not facing a storm, but not being able to find a harbor. The inability to navigate to shore. All you can do is take on disaster after disaster, with no end in sight, never to feel peace and safety.”

No Mr. Azik, I know how it feels, for I am in a similar position. Fortunately for me, I have the memory fragments of the original Klein, as well as Melissa and Benson…Klein answered silently before he asked, “Mr. Azik, why didn’t you join a similar group when you possess such magical ability and search for clues yourself?”

Azik looked into Klein’s eyes and let out a self-deprecating smile.

“Because I’m afraid. I’m afraid of death.”

He sighed and continued, “I have gotten used to life like this. I like my life. I don’t have the courage to take that risk, so I can count on you.”

Klein didn’t say any more. He promised, “I’ll pay special attention if I come across any clues.”

“Alright, we should return to the office. Let’s have lunch together with Cohen when he’s done with work. Do you remember? The East Balam Restaurant in the university is quite good. Heh, my treat.” Azik lifted his cane and pointed to a direction.

if Welch was treating, he would still reject going to such an expensive place… Klein pressed

later, Azik suddenly

all my work at the university. You

that

in the south right now. I don’t like the so-called sunbathing. Look at my skin color; it tans easily. I’d rather head to the Winter County, to the north of the Feysac Empire to ski, sightsee, or hunt seals.” Azik, who had a copper

joined the Nighthawks, revealed

lunch, Klein returned home and took a nap before beginning his revision and study of charms and amulets. He

afternoon, Klein packed his stuff and sealed the room with

…

the gray fog sat a

enveloped by the thick fog. He looked at the still-obscured Justice and The Hanged Man as they appeared

Worry, unease, and a little lost… Klein observed the only female member of the Tarot Club with his Spirit

emotions. She was extremely shocked

had imagined a future with herself as a great detective or famous psychologist bringing along her assistant Susie, but if that became the dog detective Susie bringing along her

me lost! Audrey suddenly sat up straight.

she swallowed the words she

how should I ask this? What should I do if

a pet that can speak, one

sharing on pets. I bet that the good impression that The Hanged Man and Mr. Fool have of me would shatter if I

organized her words and said, “Honorable Mr. Fool and Mr. Hanged Man, who has helped me all this time, I have a question to ask. What can a pet

said her piece when she noticed Mr. Fool and The Hanged Man slip into silence. The atmosphere became

nothing! Really, I was asking for a friend! Audrey wanted to burrow into a

regretted asking that

Justice would do… I feel a little pathetic being the boss of a ‘heretic cult’ with her as a member…

silent for nearly twenty seconds before he replied in a strange tone, “That depends on what kind of Beyonder powers the pet has. For example, if it’s a Spectator, then it can help you observe or listen in on certain occasions. As you know, most humans are wary of