Lord of the Mysteries

The concrete road had turned dirty from prolonged rain. Two gas lamps, the height of an adult male, along the two sides of the road emitted a bright but misty light due to the moisture on the glass.

A rental carriage drove through the night as the surrounding pedestrians either wore hats or carried umbrellas.

Klein leaned against the wall, idly admiring the evening streets of Backlund.

At that moment, he suddenly felt the temperature inside the carriage drop significantly. A gloomy and cold wind was swirling about.

Klein jerked his head around and saw that Miss Bodyguard, dressed in a black Gothic regal dress, was sitting across from him without him even realizing it.

Her voice was ethereal and dreamy.

“That Eye of Wisdom sensed my presence.”

As expected… Klein nodded, unsurprised. “He has several mystical items; perhaps he sensed you because of them. I even suspect that he has an organization behind him.”

Otherwise, it’s quite impossible for Eye of Wisdom to collect several relatively powerful mystical items in thirty years with his power alone. Previously, Rear Admiral Hurricane Qilangos only had a single Creeping Hunger despite being one of the seven great pirate admirals. Of course, it was possible that the latter had high standards and ordinary mystical items didn’t catch his attention. After all, with Creeping Hunger, he could be more well-rounded and nearly be without any weaknesses.

Yes, for Eye of Wisdom himself to be rich there has to be a rather good explanation as well. He’s organized so many gatherings, and once he finds a suitable mystical item, he would spare no expense to get it. Having a few in his collection isn’t that unbelievable… Sigh, it’s like he has a gold mine at home, or he runs a bank… Klein lampooned silently.

He didn’t mention in detail that he had guessed that Eye of Wisdom was from the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery, or from the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, out of fear that he would expose to Miss Bodyguard that he wasn’t someone who had just become a Beyonder.

The blonde Miss Bodyguard nodded slightly, as though agreeing with Klein’s suspicions.

Suddenly, she frowned and looked at the window opposite her.

“A rich smell of blood.”

There’s a strong smell of blood… Klein turned his head in puzzlement and looked out the window.

There was a secluded alley in the sparse drizzle.

Near the mouth of the alley, a woman wearing a gorgeous dress was on the ground.

At that moment, a pedestrian walked past and on careful inspection, let out a sudden scream.

The screams startled the horse slightly as the carriage driver quickly tightened the reins, slowing down the carriage.

Under the light of the gas lamp, Klein saw the pale face of the woman lying on the ground at the mouth of the alley. There was a deep gash in her stomach, and her internal organs seemed to have been hollowed out.

The blood on the ground around her was flowing slowly, crimson and thick.

he quickly thought of many similar

often related to devil

worship, it was almost always tied to ancient organizations. It was the Blood Sanctify Sect that first appeared in the Fourth

alliance formed due to the worship of devils. It consisted of several so-called devil clans, such as the Nois, Andariel,

many murders. Back in Tingen, the accountant for the Nighthawks, Mrs. Orianna, was one

were committed by them. Many people

Sanctify Sect,” Miss Bodyguard whispered as her figure rapidly turned translucent before vanishing. She didn’t care if Klein understood her or comprehended the

he

Yes, Citizen Mr. Moriarty…

Devil pathway. It’s said that after Sequence 7,

strong bodies, keen instincts, and a variety of criminal abilities, but their conscience isn’t gone yet… Sequence 8, known by its ancient name “Coldblooded,” has the modern name “Unwinged Angel.” It means that from that moment forth, they lose their conscience and revel in evil desires, with bodies that look even more inhuman. They would

the

seemed to become heavier as

of thinking so much? Such matters would definitely be taken over by a Beyonder squad. It might be the Mandated Punishers or Nighthawks. There’s

he had forgotten about the murder case. He went next door and knocked on the Sammers’ front door, asking Mrs. Stelyn

enjoyed his breakfast slowly and went out to pick up the freshly developed photographs. He chose the

before Mrs. Mary arrived and successfully got the bail money that was worth ten

the process, he also saw the real Sergeant Faxine and felt a

from his account, Klein was

to Miss Bodyguard in one go, leaving 146 pounds 8 soli, and 5 pence on him. That was all his

have no other debts… Klein cooked himself a T-bone steak and sprinkled it with black

enjoying the taste of the medium well steak whilst in a good mood,

put down his fork and knife, and he

the image of the visitor outside the door appeared in his

top hat, and he held a black and gold cane. He had sharp blue eyes, and his temples were streaked with white.

you’re looking for?” Klein asked after opening

old gentleman said in a thick Midseashire accent, “Are you Sherlock, Detective

something you wish to entrust to me?” Klein nodded and made way, leading the old gentleman into

asked, “Would

hot water, please.” The old gentleman had taken off his hat

well, it’s very simple… Maybe I should consider getting an assistant to serve tea and clean the place… As Klein’s mind wandered, he turned to

the old gentleman, he walked to the sofa and

I

the old gentleman answered

me with?” Klein asked directly without bothering

he spoke, he quietly activated

are some problems with the color of the joints of his left leg—probably arthritis… His emotions are mostly blue from calm thinking, with a hint of anxiety… With just a glance, Klein had come to

said, “The thing is… I’ve bought a house on Williams Street. Heh, I

that? Having been in Backlund for less than a month, Klein, who had to consult the map or rely on his intuition, tried his best to appear