Lord of the Mysteries

1022 Answer

Amidst the violent hurricane, Viscount Stratford was like a helpless leaf that was pitifully thrown about as though he could be torn to pieces at any moment.

In this state, he couldn’t react at all, much less speak. All he could do was rely on a Disciplinary Paladin’s powerful body to barely hold on, hoping that he wouldn’t lose a limb or head inside this terrifying hurricane.

He originally believed that the hunt had succeeded and that Trissy’s capture was at hand. Furthermore, he was extremely certain that his target didn’t have helpers; hence, all his attention was focused on Shermane. To his surprise, he suddenly became the prey and fell into a trap without any prior warning.

Upon realizing that the hurricane was beginning to weaken and that he had only suffered some damage from the impact and didn’t receive any fatal wounds, Viscount Stratford hurriedly tried to regain control of his body in preparation for the upcoming battle.

At that moment, he felt a stabbing pain in his head which felt as though a sharp dagger had been impaled into it before being twisted a few times.

This feeling was something that Viscount Stratford felt was both familiar and unfamiliar. This was because, although he had never experienced it directly before, he had “attempted” it on several targets to observe their reactions.

This was one of the Beyonder powers he was most proficient with!

Psychic Piercing!

Bang!

Upon being attacked, Viscount Stratford, who had failed to adjust his physical state, slammed into the ground hard as the bronze cross loudly fell several meters away.

Tap. Tap. Tap. Xio held Wintry Blade and took a huge stride, dashing straight for Viscount Stratford who was struggling to get up.

As for Fors, she had already flipped through Leymano’s Travels and flipped it open to a page that resembled a goatskin parchment.

As her fingers slid across the page, Viscount Stratford’s shadows, which had surfaced once again, came to life, condensing into black chains that wrapped around its target, binding him tightly.

Viscount Stratford, who had just managed to catch his breath and become alert, still hadn’t had the opportunity to choose the target for his “punishment” and apply certain restrictions when he once again lost his freedom. Even his mouth was bound by a shadow chain.

Abyss Chains!

It was Abyss Chains from the Sanguine or Moon pathway’s Mid-Sequence Beyonders!

Fors had used it once and was rather fond of this Beyonder power. She found it very useful, so she had spent gold pounds to get Mr. Moon, who had become a Viscount, to record it.

Bang!

At this moment, Viscount Stratford suddenly unleashed power that surpassed his previous strength, tearing the shadow chains apart.

He had chosen the “bindings” restricting him to be the target of punishment!

But at that moment, Xio had already rushed in front of him like a high-speed train, thrusting that transparent triangular blade.

Amidst a splotching sound, the Wintry Blade stabbed into the target’s abdomen.

Stratford’s body stiffened once again as his eyes glazed over

released her hand and allowed Wintry Blade to remain stabbed into the stomach of the captain of the royal guards, seemingly hoping that the wraith which might’ve existed on the weapon would continue “Possessing” her target and

swung her arm and slammed a punch right

even letting out a grunt. His stiff body collapsed once

moved past the staggering Viscount Stratford, who had Wintry Blade in

once again, using other Beyonder powers to add another layer of restrictions onto Viscount Stratford’s body. Then, she walked out of the row of wooden crates she had been hiding behind and first approached

at the demigod level. In the parlance of official Beyonders, it was a Grade 1 Sealed

carrying and using it, she believed that the negative effects of the cross weren’t that direct.

quickly doing a divination. “There are no

moment, Xio had already rushed in front of Sherman. Looking at this friend who

Sherman’s condition was in

was floating up with each strand turning thick as

ends of the “tiny snakes,” some had eyes or mouths. They appeared extremely

pattern suffused out of her skin and was rapidly spreading

quickly reflected Xio as she gradually recovered her spirit and, along with that, also came a little

mouth and stuttered, “Xio… I’m in

Xio’s vision instantly blurred.

was still lacking in many of the details regarding the mysterious world’s general knowledge—since the Tarot Club’s discussion was just way over her head, and the information she got from MI9 was mostly about secret organizations—she still knew quite a bit about losing control. Among unaffiliated Beyonders,

was beginning to lose control. It was

to sense her state as she gasped for breath, revealing a weak smile. She said with difficulty, “Kill me… I’ve done… too many unspeakable

dripped down. Without hesitation, she flipped her hand, drawing her backup weapon—an ordinary revolver. She then placed the revolver at

as a mesmerizing charm appeared in

Call

help but frown as tears brimmed in her

Bang! Bang! Bang!

trigger and fired the

at

her lips unknowingly when she saw

a long sigh. She bent down and reached out for the bronze

it felt like she had touched fire. It was hot and scalding, hot enough

retracted her hand, feeling alarmed

had never acted in such a manner

Stratford and kicked the bronze

“Give it a try.

immediately. The commotion from earlier will definitely attract the official Beyonders! Also, who knows what the person who left the ‘message’ will

say a word. She bent down and picked up the bronze cross. She didn’t feel

to

cross, she picked up

item is very precious. His status is also very important. We’ll definitely be the targets of the royal family’s pursuit efforts.

hands, lowered her head,

them due to being perceived to have lower priority.

the item to Mr. Fool was better