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.

there really were clues to the Primordial Moon believers, Emlyn asked in delight,

didn’t reply as he looked at him with a

out his wallet and gave 150

“That’s your reward.”

said, “There’s still another half to

in front of him know the prowess of a Sanguine. This was because an effective clue cost 20 pounds, while an exact location cost

quickly read between the lines as he asked in pleasant surprise,

his hand. “While my friend observed Argos and confirmed his residence, it was discovered that he had met with this

good.” Emlyn emptied his wallet and gave another

delighted; he 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

before saying with a suppressed voice, “Argos is on the third story

is similarly in East Borough. He stays in the room beside the staircase on

abandon your business for a mere 300 pounds.” Emlyn nodded gently as he gave a warning. Following that, he chuckled

bounty hunters are my friends. They have many informants in East

from the people around them. If they were willing to wear more ragged clothes and did more than twelve hours of labor work,

so… One needs to take note of the difference in environment when hiding oneself… Emlyn muttered silently to himself,

heading to East Borough immediately. This was because even if he took action in the 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 come knocking at the door just

planned on verifying the situation and taking action between eight to nine in

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 the south

…

County,

watching the servants placing the items that had been brought from the family castle in suitable

the Relic Search and Preservation Foundation… I hope that they’ve 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 decision of donating the funds

her eyes that were as beautiful as emeralds saw the time on the wall

was slumped in a corner of the bedroom. Its front paws were crossed, giving

There were dense lines of text written

paws from time to time to flip the page as she

education! Audrey

looked up and glanced at Audrey before standing straight up,

briskly ran out the bedroom without closing the

haven’t said anything.” Audrey blinked

to be alone in the room from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, forbidding humans and dogs from coming close, she

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… Audrey puffed her cheeks with a self-deprecating comment as she sat by her bed, awaiting the