Lord of the Mysteries

Klein and Leonard lifted their gaze from the letter and exchanged glances. They muttered, “He’s crazy, right?”

“Lanevus is secretly a lunatic?”

A lunatic who truly has a delusional disorder and an antisocial personality… Klein thought and felt a tug at his heartstrings. He quickly redirected his gaze to the letter.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the hint is that I’ve placed a bomb in Tingen, a bomb that will grow stronger over time.

“Seek it and finish it before it explodes. If you lose the game, there will be a boom, and the entire city of Tingen will be reduced to a ruin. Trust me, I’m not lying at all about this.

“—Lanevus, who enjoys giving his friends pleasant surprises.”

“A bomb?” Klein looked at Leonard and muttered to himself, perplexed.

Leonard held the letter up to the sunlight and looked as he flipped it around. He didn’t find any other clues.

“The term ‘bomb’ is probably an expression. I’ve never heard of a bomb that can grow stronger.”

Klein creased his eyebrows and said thoughtfully, “No, I mean, he might be using ‘bomb’ to reference something in mysticism. Such as an evil ritual that continuously accumulates power…”

Leonard cocked his head as though he was listening to something when suddenly, his facial expression grew solemn.

He nodded as his green eyes constricted. “Maybe you’re right. Isn’t there a description at the beginning of the letter? Child laborers that die before their time, factory workers who seldom live past ten years after entering the factory because of their working conditions, female workers who risk severe illnesses for a meager salary… Boundless resentment surrounding every factory… Perhaps, that might be the energy source that constantly strengthens Lanevus’s bomb.”

“Yes… that’s very possible!” Klein suddenly tensed up and said, “We need to report to the Captain immediately!”

Leonard laughed and said, “There’s no need to be so nervous. You should know that Lanevus is a Swindler. The part where he said that he didn’t lie might be a lie itself.

“Of course, regardless, we have to return to Zouteland Street to report to the Captain. It’s best if we can request the Holy Cathedral to send a mysticism expert over and find the location of the altar through the abnormal accumulation of resentment.”

Someone is apparently very familiar with protocol… But why would the setup of such an altar need Hood Eugen’s help? What role does a Psychiatrist play in this? Klein didn’t object to the idea. He left 62 Howes Street with Leonard and rushed back to Zouteland Street on a hired carriage.

Just as they entered the Blackthorn Security Company’s door, Klein saw two familiar faces, one voluptuous and one scrawny. They were Maynard’s wife and sister.

They were still in black dresses and black hats. The fine checkered black gauze concealed their faces.

The two ladies were chatting with Rozanne, and when they suddenly saw Klein’s return, they turned around and walked forward.

“You really are the cream of the crop in this industry.” Mrs. Maynard nodded slightly and said in a low voice, “I’m very pleased with the outcome and am also impressed with your work approach. Here’s the reward that you deserve.”

The scrawny woman passed a light brown paper bag to Klein. It was filled with thick stacks of cash. There were ten pound notes, five pound notes, one pound notes, and also five soli and one soli.

230 pounds,” the scrawny lady

mood to pay any attention to the money. He passed it to Rozanne and said, “Take this to

Mrs. Maynard’s hands.

in involvement with MP Maynard’s

the worsening public security in Tingen for the

the newspaper today… Klein nodded at the two

document, lifted his

a letter that was left behind by Lanevus.” Leonard didn’t provide any further descriptions and simply passed the Captain the letter filled with

through it quickly. He rubbed his temples as he said, “He really

8,

of his heart. “Lanevus is a dangerous figure who can damage the

told Captain about his and

send a telegram to the Holy Cathedral and ask them to send a

have to be extremely careful. When the Holy Cathedral replies to me, I’ll arrange for the

and nodded simultaneously as they said,

Holy Cathedral, Klein returned to the reception hall to grab a copy

partition and read the two articles

in the sudden death of Member of Parliament Maynard… The police received a tip and took action at night. They discovered that Madam Sharon and her accomplice had knocked out her servants to

the

…

announced that he wouldn’t be running for reelection next year. For the next few months, Deputy Mayor Mr. Harry will take on the responsibilities

…

the description of Kenley? Klein sighed and

from taking revenge on their family members, their names would be kept confidential even if

it to the reception desk. Klein suddenly saw a visitor who walked through the

her twenties at most. She was in a ruffled hat and loose dress. She had lovely

was her stomach that bulged out. She looked like she was more

he had seen

he heard Leonard say in surprise, “Miss

by Lanevus! She’s pregnant with Lanevus’s child, and as such, there might be something wrong with her mental health. She says

relaunched the investigations of people related to Lanevus, the lady’s photo had been seen

had been conned by Lanevus, had brought her to the Divination Club to ask for help. Her aunt even asked if

over at the both of

have anything that you’d like us to

by Megose’s sudden visit. He felt it was an

letter,

touched her stomach and

suddenly thought of coming to Zouteland Street and suddenly thought of coming up

and check on Megose’s