Lord of the Mysteries

9:30 a.m., Backlund Bridge area, Iron Gate Street, Bravehearts Bar.

Emlyn White stood rooted to his spot after he got down from the carriage. He stared ahead in a daze, nearly forgetting to avoid the sunlight.

At that moment, the bar’s main door was shut with no signs of it opening.

As a Sanguine who seldom left his home and only went to places like bars at night, Emlyn never expected the bar to be closed in the morning. He had left the Harvest Church in a rush via the transportation system after seeing the paper slip, hoping to obtain any first-hand intelligence.

To save time, he even tolerated the cramped environment and stench of the metro.

At that moment, Emlyn was somewhat peeved, but he knew that he had made the mistake. All he could do was pull a face and circle around Iron Gate Street to not waste his trip.

Just as he was about to approach a rental carriage that stood along the street, he caught sight of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye.

The person was wearing a brown rounded top hat and an old coat while carrying a ragged haversack. He was none other than Ian, the underground arms dealer and intelligence merchant.

Hehe, I have quite good intuition. I knew he would appear early! Emlyn was delighted as he stuffed his hands into his pockets and leisurely walked over, blocking Ian’s way as he chuckled.

“Good morning.”

Ian looked up and glanced at the handsome man before him, replying in puzzlement, “Good morning, Mr. White. You should’ve come in the evening.”

“It seems to be a suitable time now,” Emlyn said with a smile, clearly in a good mood. “Ian, why do you always wear the same clothes and outfit every time I see you?”

Ian answered without minding the question, “This can make me appear more mature while allowing me to keep a low profile.

“Of course, the main reason is that I lack money.”

The final sentence was added with a joking tone.

“I look forward to your attire in summer,” Emlyn said with a scoff.

“I’ll take off my coat,” As Ian spoke, he took out two pieces of paper from his ragged haversack. They were the bounty notices that Emlyn had previously given him. “Someone in East Borough saw this person.”

He handed over one of the papers to Emlyn, and on it was the name, Argos.

really were clues to the Primordial Moon

reply as he looked at him with a silent

wallet and gave 150 pounds

“That’s your reward.”

smiled and said, “There’s still another half

nearly wanted to let this merchant in front of him know the prowess of a Sanguine. This was because an effective clue cost 20

quickly read between the lines as he asked in pleasant

residence, it was discovered that he had met with this person named Galis Kevin. Therefore, I’ve obtained the residence of the two targets at the

his wallet and gave another 150 pounds

felt that the Ancestor and Mr. Fool were blessing him. This was because there were only five targets, and he had successfully hunted one. Now, with two additional clues, all he needed to do was succeed in order to declare himself victor regardless

and checked the notes before saying with a suppressed voice, “Argos is on the third story of the

room beside the staircase on the first floor at 19 Beluga

I believe you wouldn’t wish to abandon your business for a mere 300 pounds.” Emlyn nodded gently as he

slightly as he said, “First, many bounty hunters are my friends. They have many informants in

have great disguises. Despite being in East Borough, they wore very different attire from the people around them. If they were willing to

the difference in environment when hiding oneself… Emlyn muttered silently

day, it would be very difficult to escape without causing a commotion. It was a rather dangerous act in Backlund, as it meant that the Mandated Punishers or Nighthawks might

action between eight to nine in the evening after

two likely aren’t weaker. Although I have confidence, it feels unsafe only relying on myself… As Emlyn considered the problem, he waved his hand and bade Ian farewell. He rode on a rental carriage, heading back for

…

County,

the servants placing the items that had been brought from the family castle in suitable spots. The scene

obtained some items that have been tainted with Beyonder effects… As Audrey’s mind wandered, she couldn’t help but smile. She was proud of her

beautiful as emeralds saw the time on the wall clock,

the bedroom. Its front paws were crossed, giving it a sense of

opened book. There were dense lines

from time to time to

time I see Susie like that, I feel a little ashamed… Audrey, you mustn’t slack off on your education! Audrey

at Audrey before standing straight up,

that, it briskly ran out

said anything.” Audrey blinked

to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, forbidding humans and dogs from coming close, she had also

my motivation to learn, as well as how strictly I handle matters… I can’t be inferior to a dog! But, being better than this dog doesn’t seem to be something worthy of praise…