Lord of the Mysteries

The royal family… Klein held the letter he received from Isengard Stanton and silently murmured to himself.

He looked up and outside the window, and he saw the rain pattering down. The gas lamps on the streets were giving off quiet halos.

Inside the living room, the coffee table was neat and tidy, with a few stacks of newspapers placed in the corner. There was silence all around him.

Klein sat on the sofa as he leaned forward a little. He sat there silently for a long time.

After nearly ten minutes, he exhaled and shook his head. Slowly and heavily, he tossed the letter into the trash can.

He slowly stood up and expressionlessly walked to the second floor.

And in the trash can, Isengard Stanton’s letter caught fire silently and quickly crumpled into black ashes.

…

On Monday morning, Klein stood in front of the mirror, pressed his right thumb and middle finger to his temples, and rubbed them with a little more strength.

When he was done, he turned on the faucet, lowered his body, splashed the cold tap water onto his face, and washed his face while having a fit at the cold.

After freshening himself up, he hung up the towel, walked to the first floor, and simply made a single-sided, well-done fried eggs with buttered toast.

Of course, a cup of black tea with a few slices of lemon quenched his thirst and reduced the cloy sensation he was feeling.

After breakfast, as he was idly flipping through the rest of the newspapers, Klein suddenly heard the tinkling of the doorbell.

Who is it? A new commission? Could it be that the Machinery Hivemind has already finished exploring the Amon family’s tomb? No, it can’t be that fast… Klein muttered as he put away his napkin and newspapers and walked slowly to the door.

When he held the handle, the image of the visitor outside the door appeared in his mind.

It was an elderly gentleman dressed to a tee. His snow-white shirt was starched, and a thick grayish-blue vest completely hid his belly. The long tailcoat had sharp lines without any blemishes on it.

The gentleman was wearing a pair of shiny leather shoes, so shiny that it was impossible to tell if he had walked through the rain or mud.

He wore a pair of white knitted gloves, with silver hair at his temples. His face was deeply wrinkled, and his light brown eyes were so serious that they didn’t contain a hint of a smile.

I don’t know him… Klein mumbled and opened the door.

know who you’re looking for?” he

pressed it to his chest, and saluted in the

come to

know your esteemed master? Why is he looking for me?” Klein’s head was completely filled with

deep black outer shell, and there was a curtain on

there was a coat of arms in a conspicuous part of

sword facing down, and the hilt of the sword

Judgment… It’s the Sword of Judgment representing the royal Augustus family! Klein’s heart palpitated as

he’s a rather powerful Beyonder… Klein made a

pay attention to his scrutiny. He revealed a polite smile and said, “You have never met my master, but in a sense, you do know him. You have been providing him clues about the organization that is symbolized by the tarot cards, and he has paid for the money

false information to fleece for funds and even submitted all the reimbursements that Old Kohler required to him…

death, and he heard that you were there when

subconsciously wanted to deny it,

I saw Talim die in

really a sad and regretful thing,” the butler said in a sincere tone. “Are you willing

would just make me look very suspicious! I might even be killed on the spot by you… Klein looked at him and

The old butler bent down slightly, extended his right white-gloved hand, and pointed at the carriage

to avoid getting involved with important figures. In the end, I have no choice but to face the person behind Talim after his death… I wonder if this would attract attention or lead to more in-depth background checks… I have to plan ahead and be ready to give up my identity and this foothold at any time… Also, I need to get the Human-skinned Shadow characteristic and the Deep-sea Naga’s hair and advance to Faceless as soon as

servant the old butler brought

wine, white wine, champagne, Lanti,

were many types, such as the sailors’ favorite Lanti Proof. The bottles displayed in the cabinets were obviously of high quality.

the wet streets, Klein asked in passing,

master is waiting for you at the Red Rose Manor

royal family’s manor… Klein thought for a moment, then he

old housekeeper’s back, which was already straight, became even straighter as he raised

of the Founder and Protector. He’s the grandson of the Might-wielder, the fifth son of His Majesty, Duke of Lastings, His Highness Prince Edessak

the second youngest prince, but he should be around 21 to 22 years old… Klein recalled what he had seen in the occasional descriptions in the

lake to the northwest. After more

manor, Klein was inspected by two soldiers in red military uniforms and white trousers. He didn’t

could tell that he was carrying a gun, and that it easily made things worse if he

any case, the prince knows that I’m a private detective, so his subordinates definitely wouldn’t send guests to the police station just because I was illegally in possession of a gun… Klein watched as the soldier took the gun holster and revolver before he was informed to take it when

went around the main house,

the vegetation had long since withered away

Tap. Several horses came running from the distance