Lord of the Mysteries - Chapter 65

Chapter 65

With a document signed by Dunn, Klein went underground and turned into the armory .

"Dunn is right . It's time you understand the different Beyonders and the various secret organizations . " Dressed in a black classic robe, Old Neil read the note without finding it surprising . Instead, he supported the captain's decision .

He then added immediately with a smile, "After all, you will be heading to the underground market with me tomorrow night . "

"Tomorrow night?" Klein did not conceal his pleasant surprise as he asked to confirm .

Old Neil nodded and said with a sigh, "I'm a person who can't sleep when in debt . I always wish to settle them as soon as I can . "

You did not seem to act so previously . You left it to the last moment before using ritualistic magic to resolve the problem . . . So, I'm not the only one suffering from procrastination . . . Wait, is there a need to euphemize 'afraid to spend away the money to repay a loan?' Klein did not expose Old Neil and instead urged, "Mr . Neil, I'll be troubling you to retrieve the corresponding information from Chanis Gate . "

There were mostly archaeological and historical documents in the armory . There were documents involving Beyonders and mysterious organizations, but few in number . Furthermore, they were mostly basic knowledge .

Old Neil slowly took a sip from his hand-ground coffee and smacked his lips . He then walked out the armory with the signed and stamped document . Klein watched the place on his behalf .

About ten minutes later, Old Neil returned with a huge stack of documents .

"They can only be read in here . They are not to be taken out," he warned as he placed the information on the desk .

"Alright . " Klein gave a firm nod . He extended his hands and quickly flipped through the pages and did a general read through .

Very detailed . . . As expected of the Nighthawks's internal documents . . . As expected of a Church with four thousand years history or even more . . . Klein sighed inwardly as he glanced through the documents .

Not only did the documents introduce the various secret organizations, it also listed down many of the Sequence pathways . It was very complete . Some of them only wrote the potion name of the corresponding Sequence while others only described the Beyonder abilities of the corresponding Sequence . Some were completely missing and left blank .

While holding back his excitement, Klein found the Sequence pathway that led from Seer .

He ruffled through the pages and soon found a familiar word .

Then, his delighted expression quickly froze because there was no corresponding potion name—Sequences 7 and 8—after Seer!

Thankfully, the abilities of the two following Sequences are present . . . Klein silently exhaled as he calmed his mind and read the description seriously .

"Sequence 8: Potion name unknown . The corresponding Beyonder is good at fighting with artifice and very crafty . "

Good at fighting with artifice? This is the next advancement of Seer? Why does it feel odd . . . I'm not a hunter . . . Am I going to become a melee mage? What does crafty mean? My intelligence is enhanced, making me good at fooling the enemy? Klein was stunned . He even suspected that the Nighthawks's information was wrong .

There were corresponding case studies appended, but he could not find a reasonable explanation despite reading it repeatedly .

He cast his gaze lower as the description of Sequence 7 entered his eyes .

"Potion name unknown . The corresponding Beyonder is good at many spells that can be quickly cast . Fuses one's body's skill and supernatural powers as one .

That's more like it! This is what an advancement of a Seer should sound like! Klein heaved a sigh of relief .

After seeing the case studies of Sequence 7, he cast his eyes to the overall description of the pathway .

"This Sequence pathway was first established by the Solomon Empire's Zaratul family . During the conflicts of the Fourth Epoch, the family was not fully destroyed . The family's name was occasionally heard in the history of the Fifth Epoch . . . It is suspected to be connected to the ancient organization, the Secret Order . "

Zaratul? Upon seeing this name, Klein's eyes constricted .

He had just seen this name appear in the remnant diary pages of Emperor Roselle yesterday afternoon!

Roselle's acting came from a reminder by the mysterious figure known as Zaratul!

Because of that mysterious Zaratul, Emperor Roselle regretted not choosing Seer? Therefore, I was indirectly influenced, turning me into a Seer . It makes acting return to the embrace of the Seer . . . It feels like it was all predestined . Klein knitted his brows and felt that things were somewhat different .

Just from the logical chain, he did not feel that there was anything wrong in any aspect . However, in the domain of mysticism, pre-destiny often manifested things and involved new problems .

In addition, transmigration is quite a baffling matter . . . It's just confusing . . . And the guy I've possessed tried to commit suicide because of the lost notebook of the Secret Order . . . Klein thought for quite a while and had many guesses, but lacked the information needed to prove them .

Phew . . . After repeatedly reading the information, he finally suppressed his ideas and read the other records .

He first found the Sailor Sequence and discovered that it indeed belonged to the Lord of Storms .

For an old opponent that they haven't faced for perhaps more than two to three thousand years, the Nighthawks's internal records were rather detailed .

"Sequence 8: Folk of Rage . Ancient name—Guardian of the Windstorm . The corresponding Beyonder can release several strikes that exceed ordinary thresholds when enraged . Their strength and speed are greatly enhanced . . . Facing them is like facing a storm . . .

"Sequence 7: Seafarer . Ancient name—Windstorm Priest . The corresponding Beyonder is also a scholar of astronomy and geography . They have an intuitive grasp of magnetic fields, ocean currents, wind direction, and clouds . . . A boat with a Seafarer will never get lost at sea . . . They are even more beloved by the oceans and gain enhancements in every aspect at sea . . .

"They are friends of water . They can act freely underwater for more than half an hour . . . They can cast a limited number of water-related spells . Some are a result of their own capabilities and some are a bestowment from the Lord of Storms, for example . . . "

A Sequence 7 Seafarer is very powerful . . . Klein nodded while in deep thought .

He suspected that The Hanged Man was a Guardian of the Windstorm, if not a Seafarer . From how he has recently advanced, it was more likely he was the latter .

This also indicated in a way that The Hanged Man was either a member of the Mandated Punisher or a pirate who had been secretly absorbed by the Church of the Lord of Storms .

Impressive . Impressive . . . Klein flipped back a few pages and found the advancement of Spectator . He discovered that the description was identical to what The Hanged Man had said .

Sequence 9 Spectator was like a Seer . They lacked direct combat means and could only observe a target to obtain information, gleaning the true thoughts of the target . By doing so, they could provide subtle influences and guidance to cause situations to develop in a way they wish .

Sequence 8 Telepathist was the advancement of Spectator . Their observation was not only limited to superficial details, but deeper into one's aura, Ether Body, or other mysterious domains . The combination of the two allowed a Telepathist to precisely understand a person's thoughts as though they could read their minds . In front of them, it was difficult to have any secrets .

Sequence 7's Psychiatrist, which was also known as Psyche Analyst, had further enhancements above the Sequence 8 foundations . They could begin directly influencing a target . For instance, they could treat a target's maniacal problems or alternatively, cause them to turn maniacal and lose their reason .

"A Beyonder that is very difficult to be noticed . . . " After reading the description, Klein made a reasoned judgment .

After understanding the relevant information concerning the Gathering members, he flipped to the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery . This was because Emperor Roselle had chosen their Savant Sequence .

"Sequence 9: Savant . The corresponding Beyonder believes that knowledge is power . They have a rough understanding of the supernatural, but are more knowledgeable about aqua regia, nitroglycerin, and complicated bolts and gears . They seem to know everything . "

It is no wonder that the Emperor Roselle said that this potion suited him perfectly, allowing for him to press his advantage to the fullest . . . Klein understood completely as he shifted his eyes down .

After several case studies, the corresponding Sequence 8 finally appeared in Klein's vision .

"Archaeologist . They possess a good deal of knowledge about history and outdoor survival, as well as forbidden knowledge about ruins . They have a strong enough body and ability to face everything . . . "

"Sequence 7: Appraiser . They can intuitively understand the powers and problems of most extraordinary items, and can use them while keeping danger at its lowest . . . "

As Klein's security clearance was insufficient, he only had access to Sequence pathways up to 7 . It left him a little frustrated, but there was no other way around it . He only wished that Backlund would quickly send over the Sealed Artifact 2-049 to determine if Ray Bieber was a descendant of the Antigonus family .

That way, he would have a chance of becoming a formal member and obtain a higher security clearance .

Collecting himself, Klein read the material seriously from cover to cover . He knew that the sequences following Corpse Collector were Gravedigger and Spirit Medium . He also knew that there was no information about the Sequence 8 of the Mystery Pryer path . Not only was there no name for the potion, but even the description had been left blank . There was a name for Sequence 7 of that path: Warlock!

Sounds impressive . . . Klein slowly flipped the page and saw Apprentice and Marauder which Emperor Roselle had lingering thoughts for . Their records only reached Sequence 8 and nothing more .

"Sequence 9: Apprentice . Their abilities are rather strange . It can only be confirmed that this is the originating pathway of a mage . They are rarely trapped and very difficult to be stopped . They often are able to escape and pass through obstacles every time . . .

"Sequence 8: Trickmaster . They wield all kinds of strange but impotent spells . . . "

"Sequence 9: Marauder . Difficult to separate these Beyonders from ordinary bandits or thieves . Perhaps the means available to them are more impressive, but their goal of stealing riches is not for enjoyment or survival . It's more like answering a calling . . . "

"Sequence 8: Swindler . We have also discovered traces of Beyonders in fraud investigations . They gain enjoyment from swindling . . . "

Gain enjoyment from swindling . . . This is 'acting' in a different form, isn't it? If I had the choice, I might have chosen Apprentice . . . Klein silently said to himself . Suddenly, he discovered the corresponding Sequence potion of the culprit of the Alfalfa tragedy, Tris—Instigator .