Lord of the Mysteries

The gray fog filled the air in its eternally unchanging manner as the illusory crimson stars hung around him at varying distances. Klein sat inside the lofty palace that looked like the home of a giant as he looked at the familiar sight before him.

After a few seconds, he looked away and made a yellowish-brown goatskin appear before him. Then, he lifted a pen to write his amended incantation for the summoning ritual.

“Light a candle to represent myself.

“Use a spiritual wall to create a holy environment.

“Drip a drop of Full Moon Essence Oil in the flame, Chamomile Pure Dew, Slumber Flower Powder, and other ingredients. (Note: There’s no need to be too particular in this step because it’s summoning oneself).

“Recite the incantation below.

“I! (In ancient Hermes, Jotun, Dragonese, or Elfish. It must be a deep shout)

“I summon in my name (Hermes),

“The Fool that doesn’t belong to this era, the mysterious ruler above the gray fog; the King of Yellow and Black who wields good luck.”

…

After scrutinizing it three times, Klein wrote a divination statement at the bottom:

“There will be danger if the ritual above is carried out outside of this world.”

Phew. He let out a breath, put down the pen, took out the silver chain in his sleeve, and held it with his left hand.

The topaz pendant hung above the goatskin steadily, only a slight distance above the divination statement. He reined in his thoughts and entered a Cogitation state.

“There will be danger if the ritual above is carried out outside of this world.

“There will be danger if the ritual above is carried out outside of this world.”

…

After reciting the statement seven times, Klein opened his eyes which were almost all black and looked at the topaz pendant which was spinning counterclockwise.

That meant a negative outcome: there would be no danger!

“I can give it a try then.” Klein made the items before him disappear. He then extended his spirituality to wrap around himself and simulated the sensation of falling.

When he returned to his bedroom, due to the fact that he had sealed the entire room with a spiritual wall, Klein immediately cleared his desk and put out a mint-scented candle right in the middle.

He pressed slightly on the candle wick, rubbing it with spirituality to cause friction and ignite the candle.

Under the flickering dim light, Klein dripped the corresponding essential oils, extracts, and herb powder onto the flame.

suddenly filled the air, and the room alternated between

candle that

switched to Hermes, “I summon in my

mysterious ruler above the gray fog; the King of Yellow and Black who

as he finished speaking, he sensed the wavering candlelight suddenly dance vigorously and produce a vortex with the surrounding fragrance.

please bestow your powers to my incantation…” Klein endured the discomfort brought

the candlelight stop wavering. It was tainted with a gray luster, which extended to

to it above the gray fog? It’s really quite troublesome to

again. He saw that there was a rippling light above the

the back of the corresponding chair. The strange symbol that was made up of a Pupil-less Eye, a symbol representing secrecy, and contorted lines

Fool that doesn’t belong to this era, the mysterious ruler above the gray fog; the King of Yellow and Black who wields good luck.” Then, he saw

though it wanted to be opened. Klein immediately felt inspired and strongly willed for

lofty palace was drawn forward.

the

much Klein pushed it, the door couldn’t be pushed open. Every movement resulted in

Klein reined in his will and creased his eyebrows when he analyzed the reason why he had

the door

8 Clown and pass through the initial dangerous stage, I can give it another try. Maybe it won’t be a problem by then…” Klein

he received some sort of response

heart. He then made a rapid descent into

…

his bedroom. He ended the ritual and cleaned up

wind suddenly blew as he yawned. He collapsed into the bed, covered himself with a

the hazy dream that followed, Klein woke up abruptly and realized that he was sitting in the living room of his home and was holding the Tingen City

Don’t tell me Captain is here again? He was stunned at first as he looked outside the

opened. Dunn walked in slowly, wearing his black windbreaker that went beyond

still wearing his black top hat, and underneath it

the single seat sofa.

took off his hat, and leaned backwards. He sat there quietly and looked at

trying to do today… Klein

knew that it was a dream, he pretended to not be affected by it and continued to read

five minutes. He lifted his head to look at Dunn who sat opposite him. He found out that the Captain was still sitting there quietly

Dunn from the corner of his eyes,

making me very uncomfortable… Klein couldn’t sit in peace. He folded the newspaper and put it aside. He nodded and smiled at Dunn. Then, he went to the kitchen to get a piece of

worth observing. Hurry up and leave! Why don’t you pretend to be a ghost and I’ll pretend to be frightened, then you can complete your achievement as a Nightmare! He prayed in silence and lifted his head, but all he saw was Dunn’s deep

gaze, Klein wiped all the furniture and cleaned his room. He was so exhausted

most was Dunn Smith, who was watching

made himself busy until he finally saw his Captain uncross his legs and stand up. Then, he took his cane, put on his hat, and walked through

breath and watched Dunn leave

his right hand to

Klein let out