Lord of the Mysteries

Chapter 129

Lost control? Klein’s heart tightened as he nearly blurted out his question.

Even though Dunn and Old Neil had frequently emphasized the possibilities of losing control and the harm it caused, this was the first time he was experiencing an incident like that. He felt a little horrified, a little lost, a little scared, and a little saddened. He felt extremely mixed emotions.

“Among the cases that we… have to deal with annually, a quarter of them were a result of Beyonders who lost control… And among the quarter of cases, a large number of them are our teammates.” Dunn’s words flashed past Klein’s mind, slowing his reaction.

Old Neil, who had experienced many incidents like this, immediately asked, “Where is the Rampager? What do you need us to do?”

Klein was taken aback from hearing this. He had believed that a sleazy, “half-retired personnel” like Old Neil would find an excuse to reject Swain’s request or extort a huge sum in exchange for his help. Never did Klein expect Old Neil to participate without any hesitation, not minding the differences between Nighthawks and Mandated Punishers.

Klein suddenly understood something when he looked at the serious Old Neil. It didn’t matter if they were Nighthawks, Mandated Punishers, or Machinery Hivemind. Their aim was to stop supernatural powers from harming the innocent and maintain peace and stability in Tingen. If they were met with a dangerous and urgent situation, their sense of duty would propel them to help without hesitation!

Swain answered succinctly, “Be my support!”

He didn’t explain why the person lost control or where the Rampager was. Instead, he made his way to the exit quickly.

This ex-captain of the Mandated Punishers was clearly an old alcoholic, but Klein realized that he could not keep up with the man’s pace. He needed to break into a jog to ensure that he was not left behind.

He turned his head to look at Old Neil, only to see the old Mystery Pryer break into a run.

The three of them didn’t pay any attention to the gazes of the guards on their way there. One of them had an old navy uniform draped over him, another was in a dark classic robe, and the other in a black windbreaker. They charged out of the billiard room and into Evil Dragon Bar.

The customers who were drinking shifted their gazes from the rat-baiting competition to Klein and company.

“Is that Boss Swain?”

“Where’s he going in such a hurry?”

“Did someone default on their loan?”

…

Amidst the soft murmurs, some of the customers focused their attention back to the cage. They once again broke into an uproar, venting the stresses of their day. However, some of the more perceptive customers felt a faint sense of unease.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Klein, Old Neil, and Swain ran across the road and entered the harbor district.

“On that boat.” Swain slowed down and pointed at a cargo ship not far away. “Two Mandated Punishers are circling the Rampager, preventing him from entering the Tussock River. Help me influence him and bring him under control. Leave the rest to me.”

Old Neil panted for air and said, “Alright, b-but you have to give me a minute. Phew, a minute to recover.”

Swain nodded and didn’t say any more. He charged up to the ship and joined the fight.

Upon hearing the sounds of combat on the ship, Old Neil looked at the somewhat nervous Klein. He took out a piece of silver about the size of a baby’s palm from a hidden pocket near his waist. He then passed the silver to Klein and said, “Slumber Charm. The incantation to activate this amulet is the phrase ‘Evernight’ in ancient Hermes. After you finish the incantation, inject your spirituality into the charm and then throw it at the target after three seconds.”

“Alright!” Klein extended his hand to receive the charm and felt moved.

This charm was carved with Hermes incantations on both sides, as well as the corresponding symbols, Path Numbers, and the spell’s characteristics. He didn’t need to activate his Spirit Vision to feel the deep, serene power flowing within the charm.

Old Neil stood up straight and took out a similar charm from his hidden pocket and held it in his palm. He joked as he walked toward the cargo ship, “Do not be too nervous, relax and think about something else. For example, I lent you that charm. If you’re going to use it, remember to make one for me in return. Of course, you can wait till next month, when you receive a new quota of materials before you do so.”

experienced Old Neil… Klein placed the charm into his left pocket, reached into his holster, took out

in the other. He made his way up the steps

retained its past fixtures such as its mast and sails. Furthermore, only its surface and some other portions were plated with metal; the remaining sections

the battle intensified, Klein and Old Neil suddenly heard a loud noise amid the din while searching

instantly shattered, its fragments flying everywhere. A figure fell through the

didn’t have the luxury of time to evaluate the man’s injuries. His gaze was

tattered shirt and trouser. Its ankles were covered with dark green scales, and

still barely resembling a human. Its scales were coated

Sizzle!

the deck slightly, leaving

side, causing it to

clearly inferior to the monster. Despite having his punches and kicks connect, they were unable to smash through its scales and cause physical harm.

to shoot and suppress the monster, Klein suspected that this blue-eyed elder

Thud! Thud! Swain took multiple steps back, then advanced once again, like a moth to

sense that he was accumulating something,

Bam!

body obscuring another Mandated

monster took this chance to charge

the ship and jump

of the monster, Klein

Bang!

body just as he predicted. But it had only hit its scales and failed

ear-piercing shriek before it exerted strength with

hit him, Klein suddenly hunched down and rolled to the

felt the ship shake as

the same time, he heard an old but

his head and revolver in a fluster. All he saw

was instantly swallowed by a dark

deep, serene power spread forth. The monster, who had almost destroyed the side of the

cabin. He approached the creature and pulled back his arm, hitting the monster like a jackhammer. His punches connected with the head of

wound, let alone cause any fatal damage. But Klein

made Swain take five steps back in retreat. Each of his steps caused

around and jump off the cargo ship, Klein took

the phrase in Ancient

silver charm in his hand

think too much about it. He injected his spirituality into the charm, then pulled his arm back before throwing

had jumped into the

darkness and the faint explosion was like a prelude to a slumber as it quickly radiated

Bam!

the dock, squirming into a ball. It was temporarily in a half-asleep

and shoot at the monster’s head when he suddenly saw Swain charge out and jump over,

posture in the air, his muscles

from the sky and slammed into the

Crack!

skull shattered into pieces. Dark red blood and grayish brain matter laced with the

Folk of Rage?” Klein muttered to himself as he stood near the broken side of the

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