Lord of the Mysteries

“Please come in,” Dunn Smith said with a mellow and pleasant voice.

Klein turned the doorknob and pushed open the door to see the Captain having his breakfast. In his right hand was a cup of coffee emitting a rich aroma. On the plate in front of him, there was white bread toast and bacon.

Dunn placed the remaining sandwiched toast with butter into his mouth and ate it. He then silently pointed to the chair opposite his desk.

Klein didn’t disturb his Captain from enjoying his breakfast. With a smile, he sat down as he waited patiently.

Dunn saw that he was in no hurry, so he relaxed back into his chair, picked up his coffee to take a sip, and swallowed the food in his mouth.

He took a napkin, wiped the corners of his lips and said, “What’s the matter?”

Klein nodded seriously and said, “I’ve met Daxter Guderian, the doctor at the asylum and also member of the Psychology Alchemists.”

As he spoke, he caught a glimpse of the magazine that was spread open before the Captain.

“Did he provide any news?” Dunn asked, crossing his arms.

Klein simply described, “He told me that before Hood Eugen went crazy, there was someone who visited him quite frequently. That person’s name is Lanevus.”

“Lanevus…” Dunn massaged his temples. “I seem to have heard of it before…”

“He’s the cheat who swindled at least ten thousand pounds,” Klein reminded him.

Dunn thought for a while with a serious look on his face. He then shook his head to show that he had no memory of it.

Captain, you’re not sensitive at all when it comes to money! Klein lampooned and told him the related story about Lanevus by highlighting the main points.

“The cheat falsely claimed that he had prospected and purchased an iron mine with rich deposits of iron ore. He raised funds from private individuals in Tingen and swindled more than ten thousand pounds. Someone I know from the Divination Club suffered a loss from this. In addition, a young woman was swindled into an engagement with him and is now pregnant with his child.”

“He visited Hood Eugen multiple times before he went crazy,” Dunn said in thought. “Sequence 8 Beyonder, Swindler? The Marauder pathway…”

Captain, your memory is actually good when it comes to this kind of thing… Klein found it funny as he reflected over it. He nodded faintly and said, “That was my guess as well.

“Because the steelworks company that Lanevus set up was in the South and the victims were of several different beliefs, the case wasn’t passed to us in the end. Even if there had been evidence of Beyonder involvement in the case, it would’ve been passed over to the Mandated Punishers.”

Dunn finally understood the ins and outs of the story. He looked at Klein with his deep gray eyes and said, “What do you want to do?”

Cough, Captain, can you please not be so sensitive… Klein replied with a mask of solemnity, “I want to talk to Hood Eugen via a mediumship ritual and figure out why Lanevus came looking for him. I want to know if that visit is directly related to him going insane.”

Dunn nodded slightly and said, “Even if you hadn’t applied to do it, I would’ve had a similar experiment done when we were certain that Hood Eugen is crazy.

“However, Daly told me that it’s quite risky. Are you confident? I can ask for assistance from the Backlund diocese. It shouldn’t be a problem to delay it for a few days.”

Klein’s main motivation to become a Beyonder was to study mysticism and find a way home. As it was a chance for practical exercise and he was confident enough, he was naturally unwilling to give it up.

“Captain, I’ve mastered knowledge on the subject. I’m confident about this.

the Amantha extract, Eye of the Spirit

the

liquid medicine that was

out a request form. Then, collect what you need from behind Chanis

“Alright,” Klein replied happily.

but sat firmly in

one knows if there are members of the Psychology Alchemists disguised as doctors, nurses, janitors, or patients in the asylum. No one knows if the Psychology

at dawn by

perform the ritual to prevent any accidents

best! If Hood Eugen is just pretending to be crazy, while I use a mediumship ritual on him, It would

stood up and walked towards the

Captain was reading:

gaze, opened the door, and exited the Captain’s

a playful thought that flashed

Then, he would pray for the Goddess’s assistance. Whether one would be covered with hair

but there was also a hint of hilarity in the

entered the clerk’s office and sat before the Akerson Model

stamped and signed the application, he took it down to the basement and walked along the tunnel that was lit up with gas lamps, towards Chanis

moment did

be the first time that he

like…” He quickened his pace with anticipation

duty that day for registration purposes. Then, Klein took back the document that now had her signature as well.

but within half a minute, the gate with seven Dark

to a stop. Klein then walked in with the help of the gas lamps on both sides

gate, there was an elderly man with obvious wrinkles and thinning hair. He was wearing a classic

through the glass, illuminating the elderly man’s expressionless face which was a mixture of light and darkness. His light blue eyes were like ice that had been

with his husky

dusk every day, he would come out from behind Chanis Gate

had aged

were five

in his hands to

guard with light blue eyes raised the barn lantern and looked through the request carefully. After he made

to take a good look

a chill

wall in succession, and there were silver candles with carvings on them. The flames gave out a

Creak!

and the surroundings became extremely

was a broad walkway before Klein, a walkway paved

the walkway were stone doors

connected to the lower floors. It extended into the dark as though it was connected to

Sealed Artifacts. I heard that there are a few floors… I wonder which floor contains Saint Selena’s ashes?Klein adapted to the brightness behind the gate and suddenly felt that there was something shapeless scraping against his skin. They were in strips, and every one

couldn’t help but

behind Chanis Gate. It was filled with fine black lines. They were swaying lightly, occasionally clustered together,