Lord of Mysteries (诡秘之主)

This is the world of Beyonders.

By drinking potions, humans are able to attain various powers of Beyonders,

and ascend to divinity.

The 22 Pathways begin with the weakest, Sequence 9.

The lower the sequence,

the stronger a Beyonder's abilities.

Strong Beyonders of the higher-level Sequences can wield powers strong enough to rival gods.

This path of evolution is called:

the Path of the Divine.

Episode Ten: Clue

Episode Ten: Clue

It's not just money that's being cheated

It's not just money that's being cheated

Oh, Klein, you're here.

Mr. Neil, isn't this a little too much in terms of expenses this time?

Of course not. It's only about 6 receipts. Go quickly now.

What? The dirt from beneath your shoe? Go get rid of it quickly.

Hm, maybe we should call it...

The Fantastic Organisms Protection Association.

Klein, there's a letter for you.

"Klein, by the time you get this letter, I'll already be on the train to Backlund."

"The mausoleum you mentioned last time seems familiar to me,

but unfortunately, I was unable to recall any more."

"So I intend to visit some other places. Perhaps it'll help me recover more memories."

"At the same time, the one behind everything hasn't made a move."

"My departure from Tingen may cause him to let his guard down."

Mr. Azik is also gone. What do I do from now?

If this mastermind makes a move, if it's just me...

Hm?

What's this?

What are you up to?

Uh...

Captain, what's this wanted poster?

Did I not warn you?

That was an oversight on my part. That is an Archbishop.

He lost control three years ago.

He fled with Sealed Artifact 0-08 and hasn't been seen since.

Ince Zangwill

The Holy Cathedral's orders are to report back immediately if he's discovered. If you don't...

You will 1,000% be killed in the line of duty.

And Sealed Artifact 0-08 is?

A Grade 0 Sealed Artifact. The highest grade in terms of danger and security classification.

Items in that grade must not be asked about, talked about, described, or probed.

Regarding 0-08, all that is known about it is it looks like an ordinary quill.

One that requires no ink.

A quill?

When a Beyonder dies after losing control,

they leave behind items filled with Beyonder power.

If these cannot be controlled, then they must be sealed.

That is one of the sources of Sealed Artifacts.

And if it can be controlled?

You don't want to know the answer to that.

The Nighthawks, the Mandated Punishers, and the Machinery Hivemind

all face the risk of losing control or dying in the line of duty.

Klein, you must get used to this and pull yourself together.

Yes, I understand, Captain.

The captain's right. I need to get it together.

I still need to investigate who's behind all of this, as well as return home.

Klein.

I bought this on the way here. Sweet iced tea.

You like this stuff, right?

Thank you, Captain.

The item you requested previously has also been approved.

Tarot cards. 22 in total.

Faces inlaid with threads of pure silver and other metals.

They'll have suppressive effects against spirits.

What made you think of using tarot cards as a weapon?

They're far more concealable than a gun, and they don't resemble a weapon.

At the critical moment, they can be used for a fatal counterattack.

The power is there, but the accuracy is lacking.

No need to rush things. From now on, I will teach you strength and combat techniques.

Anything else you don't understand, you can come ask me directly.

You're already Sequence 8. You should gain more knowledge on the spirit world.

I've found a teacher for you who will visit you tonight at around 10 o'clock.

A Sequence 6 Spirit Guide.

Don't turn in early.

Welcome home, Klein. Have you had dinner yet?

Yes, I've already eaten, Melissa.

What's the matter?

You seem to be in better spirits.

I'm sorry I made you all worry.

Oh, right. Here.

I recently became a full-fledged police officer, so...

What? Another raise?

Knowledge certainly equals wealth.

Basic accounting theory?

Benson, you...

I don't want my weekly pay to still be under two pounds in five years' time.

But this is sleep-inducing.

Learning basic math logic and relevant legal stuff will help with studying accounting.

Really?

Yup.

All right. I'll work hard.

Studying is what sets humans apart from curly-haired baboons.

"This brass whistle was something I had on my person when I awoke."

"It can summon my messenger."

"Find somewhere relatively safe and give it a mighty blow."

"The little one will appear in moments."

Messenger?

No sound. Is it broken?

What the... What's happening?

It's this thing?

Mr. Azik, you call this a "little one"?

Huh?

Miss Daly?

Aw, I thought I would scare you.

That messenger showed up and immediately ulted,

so by comparison, your entrance was an auto-attack.

I should've known you'd be my "Spirit Guide" teacher.

Miss Daly, congratulations on advancing to Sequence 6.

I still prefer the title of "Spirit Medium."

Today, I'll teach you two Beyonder skills:

summoning a messenger, and a different spirit communication skill

that uses ritualistic magic to enter another person's mind world

so you can search deep within their subconscious.

Normally, because people have their own preexisting will,

they resist unprotected communications from spirit to spirit.

This is rather troublesome, and also comes with a considerable amount of danger.

In the mind world, all of...

Madam, don't you think today's lesson might not be a little too much all at once?

C-Captain?

A-Are you here to see Miss Daly?

Ignore him. He's scaring people in dreams again.

My apologies, Daly. I'm interrupting your lesson.

Don't forget your promise to wine and dine me.

Right.

Klein, arm yourself. There's an urgent mission.

Tingen Greenhill Mental Asylum

Hood Eugen was disguised as a regular Tingen resident this whole time.

Spectator Pathway Sequence 7 Psychiatrist Hood Eugen

He suddenly went mad recently,

accidentally exposing his Beyonder powers.

He's a suspected Sequence 7 Psychiatrist.

His dreams are already a chaotic mess. I can't interrogate him with Nightmare.

Try your spirit communication.

Psychiatrist is on the Spectator pathway. Their psychological defenses are strong.

Be careful.

Asleep?

No, I'm waiting for you.

You knew I was coming?

Where's the cake you promised me?

I promised you no such thing.

L... L said if I don't sleep at night, he'll give me cake.

No... No cake?

You... You stole my cake!

Don't be so upset.

Nightmare.

The captain's Nightmare powers have grown.

Seems his digestion has been smooth lately.

Begin, Klein.

I pray for the power of the dark night.

I pray for the power of the mystery.

I pray for the Goddess's loving grace.

I pray to you to allow me to communicate spiritually with Hood Eugen.

So light.

Yet so heavy.