Lord of the Mysteries

Backlund, Empress Borough, Inside the Hall family’s luxurious mansion.

Audrey had just tried on three selections of evening gowns today, and she was sitting on a cushioned chair, wondering how they could be matched with her accessories and which one she was more inclined towards. She also pondered over her mother’s opinion.

At this moment, she suddenly saw an endless grayish-white and a blurry figure watching down at everything from high above appear before her eyes.

Immediately after that, she saw another figure. It was a praying figure that had been shrouded by the gray fog. Her ears resounded with the corresponding words.

Instead of being alarmed, Audrey was delighted. Her unease and worry that there wasn’t a Tarot Gathering today was instantly quelled.

As expected, it was nothing! Oh, Mr. World really has a psychological problem. He must’ve been under immense stress recently. It’s no wonder he booked an appointment in advance… Audrey sighed as she began to consider when she was free.

As she pondered, she scanned the maids who were busy in her room and the golden retriever, Susie, who was sitting by the door.

Audrey’s lips curled up slightly in an irresistible manner as she bowed her head and secretly prayed in response:

“…Please tell Mr. World that I’m currently free. He can determine the time and location. Uh, as long as it’s not night time and doesn’t exceed the boroughs west of Backlund…”

In regards to this, the golden retriever who was observing the maids’ work seemed to sense someone looking at her. She suspiciously turned her head and looked in Audrey’s direction. However, it failed to discover any problems.

…

Above the gray fog, inside the palace that looked like a giant’s residence.

She’s free at any time… Periods when it’s convenient to head out… Won’t leave places she’s familiar with… Klein rubbed his temples as he interpreted Miss Justice’s reply.

His first reaction was that it was best done today or tomorrow, and to have her determine the location. Then, he could use Creeping Hunger to Teleport there, but he soon thought of a problem.

Dwayne Dantès was part of the Nighthawks’ investigations. It was very possible that he was being monitored; therefore, rashly Traveling could easily expose him.

Wait a few days, or… Klein seriously thought about it as he conjured The World Gehrman Sparrow and prayed once again:

“…Please inform Miss Justice that let’s do it today. Above the gray fog.”

…

Ah? Audrey’s eyes widened. She found that the answer provided by Mr. World exceeded her expectations.

How was she supposed to get Susie to be her stand-in!?

there are many details that I’m unable to see or clearly sense while inside Mr. Fool’s palace. It will seriously hamper any psychotherapy… Audrey calmed her sense of alarm as she

she received a reply

those restrictions. We’ll use other means to

Mr. Fool’s Blessed? Hmm, our continuous communication is almost like a conversation. I’ve really troubled Mr. Fool.

between 11:30

anywhere to be alone before the

…

time, in a building at 39

looking at the selected evening gown in boredom as she listened to

to accompany her parents to

Hazel’s thoughts were wandering and her mind gradually turning blank, she saw a grayish-white rat appear by

listened to her mother repeat herself one more time

closed and locked her door, the grayish-white rat appeared from somewhere and arrived by her feet. It sat there in

wrong with

vibrations in the air to speak

that as she asked

right forepaw and pointed out

of Evernight investigating this street. It’s at a rather

looking for?” Hazel asked with a slight

and said, “How would I know? But it’s

they might very well discover

worried and confused, “How did they make the discovery? Weren’t the clues in the sewers

strange but effective investigation methods… In short, I’ll have to deal with your dream. This is where it’s easiest

looked down at the rat

“Alright then…”

once again! Is this street cursed? First it was that Demoness with a strange condition. Following that

…

seven in the evening, Hazel accompanied her parents, Member of Parliament Macht and Lady Riana, to Empress Borough and entered the

a birthday ball today, she didn’t manage to directly meet Miss Audrey Hall. All she did was

were, in essence, the same as commoners. Therefore, she didn’t

even believed that the beautiful dance floor, the murals with high artistic value, and the elegant and

until the ball began. She saw the star of tonight’s show. Miss Audrey Hall held the arms of the earl and earl’s wife as she walked out of the

scanned her and habitually ignored her appearance as she

colors. When shining on the eighteen-year-old Audrey, it made her emerald-like eyes, pure and indescribable face, and lustrous gold hair seem to glow. It made her gown and accessories

She failed to hear what Earl Hall had said until the melody filled the floor as

a little inferior. She felt that even if this striking lady didn’t possess any