Chapter 931 – New Method to Acquiring Intel
Anderson Hood, a mysterious figure, shares his encounter with the Aurora Order’s devout followers, who were easily fooled by his superficial devotion. He reveals to Danitz that they were cheated of their belongings, and Anderson quit due to their lack of aesthetic sense. Danitz, meanwhile, hints at the dangers of believing in an evil god, unknowingly referencing Gehrman Sparrow’s (Klein’s) situation.
As Anderson and Danitz discuss the Aurora Order, Danitz mentions Gehrman Sparrow’s high-priority elimination target status and his connections to the Numinous Episcopate. Anderson nods, feeling that Gehrman Sparrow is more suited to being a hunter than himself. Danitz plans to investigate West Balam’s faith, specifically the various secret organizations and factions, including the local ruling forces.
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Klein, back in his daily routine, receives a letter from Leonard Mitchell, warning him about Ince Zangwill’s appearance in East Balam and suspected meeting with Palenque Taciblius from the Numinous Episcopate’s Artificial Death faction. Klein ponders Ince’s motives, considering the obstacles of avoiding 0-08’s notice while investigating. He recalls the Evernight Goddess’s control of the Death pathway’s Uniqueness, Artificial Death, and the Numinous Episcopate’s faction’s target of belief, which may lead to a purge or cooperation with the Church of Evernight.
Chapter 932 – Thin-Skinned
Klein’s eyes widen as he receives a response from the Evernight Goddess, still reeling from the shock of it actually working. He composes himself and begins to analyze the revelation: Ince Zangwill, a Sequence 9, has been possessed by an evil spirit and requires exorcism. Klein finds it perplexing, given Ince’s godhood and ability to deal with Spirit Body-type creatures. He speculates that the evil spirit must be extremely powerful or special.
Klein deduces that Ince’s possession is the reason he’s seeking the Numinous Episcopate’s help, and that he’s trying to keep this information from the royal family faction and the Demoness Sect. He concludes that Ince will exhibit inconsistent behavior and make mistakes, making him more predictable. Klein decides to inform Leonard Mitchell about his findings, hoping to use this knowledge to their advantage.
As Klein writes his letter, he recalls his past encounter with Ince Zangwill and how he nearly fell victim to his scheme. He realizes that replicating the circumstances that forced Ince to expose himself will be extremely difficult. Klein proposes that understanding the evil spirit’s origins and goals might lead to a favorable change in the situation. He requests Worms of Time from Leonard to create high-level charms that can deal with demigods, preparing for a potential confrontation with Ince.
Chapter 933 – Evil Spirits’ Common Trait
Leonard clears his throat as he reads Klein’s letter, a smile spreading across his face as he agrees that obtaining Worms of Time could be a viable way to exact revenge on Ince Zangwill. Pallez Zoroast, sensing an opportunity, offers Leonard a maximum of two Worms of Time, emphasizing that his own level and strength are crucial in using them effectively. Leonard, grateful for the offer, asks if Klein has already used the previous Worm of Time, suspecting that it was bestowed upon him by The Fool.
Pallez Zoroast scoffs at Leonard’s inquiry, implying that Klein has already seen its effects, which is why he’s asking for more. As their conversation concludes, Leonard seeks out Daly, a Sequence 5 of the Death pathway, hoping to glean more information about evil spirits. Daly, with her higher clearance, explains that most evil spirits are the result of dead High-Sequence Beyonders, whose Soul Bodies undergo a mutation, allowing them to remain even in death or when their powers are dispersed.
Leonard’s quest for knowledge deepens as he inquires about the origins and primary goals of the evil spirit possessing Ince Zangwill. Daly’s insight into evil spirits raises more questions, and Leonard’s determination to understand the situation intensifies, setting the stage for his next move in the unfolding drama.
Chapter 934 – 1 + 1 > 2
Derrick Berg’s long-held suspicion about being entrusted with a mission by Mr. World to hunt a Bizarro Bane-Shapeshifter is finally confirmed as Chief Colin Iliad leads an expedition team to Nois City. Derrick theorizes that the Chief’s motivation stems from Mr. Fool’s earlier assistance in foiling the Fallen Creator’s ploy. Mr. World instructs the team to focus on extracting the Shapeshifter’s blood, which can be traded for the Priest of Light’s Beyonder characteristic.
Meanwhile, Klein approve
Chapter 935 – “Meeting Up”
Anderson and Danitz continue their partnership in West Balam, with Anderson seeking treasure andDanitz providing interpretation services. Their conversation reveals Danitz’s bizarre dreams and hallucinations, which Anderson attributes to potential contact with an ancient item or secret existence. As they prepare for the day, they encounter a master and his servants, who catch Anderson’s attention.
The two venture out, exploring the local transportation, including uniquely styled coffins. Danitz declines Anderson’s suggestion to try one, citing his pirate beliefs and taboos. Meanwhile, Anderson buys newspapers and discovers an explosive piece of news: Gehrman Sparrow has killed the notorious pirate Admiral Hell, Ludwell, and taken over his Black Tulip. This revelation sends shockwaves through Danitz, who finally understands Gehrman Sparrow’s earlier warning about the Numinous Episcopate.
As they process this development, Anderson’s relaxed demeanor and treasure hunting ambitions contrast with the dark undercurrents of the novel, hinting at the complex web of characters and events yet to unfold.
Chapter 936 – Don’t Want to Miss Out
Klein receives a response from Arrodes, a mysterious servant, through a radio transceiver, where they engage in a cryptic conversation. Arrodes addresses Klein as the “Exalted Great Master” and provides obscure answers to Klein’s inquiries. When Klein asks about speeding up the digestion of potions, Arrodes responds with “Do a better job acting,” leaving Klein perplexed. Klein’s primary goal is to exact revenge on Ince Zangwill, and he’s worried that Ince might die before he can accomplish this.
As the conversation unfolds, Klein asks Arrodes to reveal what they see when looking at him, and the response is unsettling: “I-I see support and dominance from you.” The exchange raises more questions than answers, and Klein decides to terminate the conversation, aware that the Mother Tree of Desire might be lurking. He then contacts The Hermit Cattleya, requesting help to regain strength during weak stages, and receives an item that allows temporary borrowing of strength from one’s former self.
Meanwhile, Klein, still as Klein Moretti, appears at Dr. Aaron’s residence, where a grand banquet is underway. The atmosphere is tense, with hidden agendas and motives waiting to be unraveled. As the story unfolds, the threads of intrigue and deception begin to tighten, and Klein’s actions will have far-reaching consequences.
Chapter 937 – Several Days Later
Klein’s mysterious conversation with Will Auceptin continues, and he discovers that the Empress of Misfortune and Horror might be involved, possibly suspecting Klein’s true identity as Evernight’s Blessed. Klein becomes more certain about his suspicions and wonders if praying to the Goddess would yield results inclined towards bad luck. Will Auceptin, now going by the name Will Ceres, responds evasively when questioned about dealing with the wielder of 0-08.
Meanwhile, Cattleya conducts a ritual, and a drop of silver blood from a Mythical Creature appears, hinting at the existence of an Angel of Fate Ouroboros. Cattleya is in awe, realizing that Mr. Fool’s faction is powerful enough to rival orthodox Churches. She prepares to attempt advancing to Sequence 4 and achieving godhood.
In the desolate plains, Demon Hunter Colin Iliad leads a small but formidable team, including Elder Shepherd Lovia and Sequence 5 and 6 members, to Nois City, a lifeless city teeming with monsters. As they prepare for battle, Colin readies himself with potions and ointments, while his team members get into formation, ready to face the dangers ahead.
Chapter 938 – Writing
Klein, seated in the high-back chair of The Fool, gazes at the crimson star representing The Hanged Man, confirming that the one possessing Ince Zangwill is the Red Angel evil spirit. He nods indiscernibly, exhales, and vanishes, returning to the real world. Unbothered, he continues his daily routine, unaware of the developments unfolding elsewhere.
In the streets, Danitz meets with a local ruling faction to discuss the arms deal, while Anderson performs a ventriloquist act to attract attention. Meanwhile, in East Balam, Cindy brings new clues to Soest’s temporary office, revealing Ince Zangwill’s contradictory actions and purchases of Beyonder ingredients from the Warrior, Hunter, and Bard pathways.
Leonard is convinced of Klein’s theory, but Daly’s subtle warning advises him to wait for a better opportunity to share his findings. Instead, Daly surprises everyone by proposing that Ince Zangwill is possessed by an evil spirit, using her experience as a Spirit Medium to explain the contradictions and potential goals of the possessed Ince.
Chapter 939 – Bait
Colin Iliad and his team, including Derrick Berg and Lovia, set up camp near Nois City, preparing to hunt the Shapeshifter. As they settle in, Colin takes Derrick aside to discuss their strategy, hinting that the situation is more sinister than expected and seeking Derrick’s opinions. Derrick, suspecting the Chief’s true intentions, recalls Mr. Hanged Man’s analysis and realizes Colin is looking for a way to get a revelation from Mr. Fool.
Derrick proposes luring the Shapeshifter out using an iron-black box containing the true soul body of the Spirit World Plunderer, a Beyonder ingredient obtained by Klein. Colin agrees to the plan, and Derrick is tasked with carrying the box and waiting for a response. As they patrol, Derrick remains vigilant, expecting a Shapeshifter to emerge.
With the box’s presence, the team is on high alert, anticipating the arrival of not one, but possibly multiple Shapeshifters, or even more terrifying monsters. The stage is set for a tense and thrilling confrontation, as the expedition team waits for the Shapeshifter to take the bait.
Chapter 940 – A Story
Leonard Mitchell and Daly Simone, part of Soest’s Red Gloves team, discuss their strategy to uncover the truth about Ince Zangwill’s abnormal behavior. Leonard suspects that Her Excellency Goddess’s Eye is setting a trap for the evil spirit, using them as pawns to gather information. Daly agrees, noting that their discussion might have already caught the attention of the mysterious 0-08. As they ponder their next move, they exchange knowing glances, aware of the precarious nature of their situation.
Meanwhile, a flashback reveals Ince Zangwill’s twisted journey, as he forms an uneasy alliance with Sauron Einhorn Medici, a Red Priest pathway Beyonders. Ince uses his Quill of Alzuhod to switch between being possessed by an evil spirit and self-autonomy, creating a web of coincidences to mask his true intentions. He purchases additional Beyonder ingredients, seemingly to resist the evil spirit, while secretly working together with Sauron.
The story takes a dark turn as Ince’s cat-and-mouse game with Tony Down, a War Bishop of the Iron and Blood Cross Order, reaches its climax. Ince’s calculated moves lead him to meet with Hand of White Palenque Taciblius of the Numinous Episcopate’s Artificial Death faction, seeking help to exorcise the evil spirit. However, Leonard and Daly’s swift deductions threaten to disrupt Ince’s carefully laid plans, leaving him puzzled and hurried in his preparations.
Chapter 941 – Development That Adheres to Logic
Anderson’s lost memories resurface as he encounters a mysterious priest, triggering a cascade of recollections from the past two months. He remembers the demigod’s mission and the priest’s constant presence, from Bayam to West Balam, manipulating events from the shadows. Anderson’s sense of unease grows as he realizes the extent of the priest’s influence, feeling like he’s on the brink of insanity.
Danitz, sensing something amiss, prays to Mr. Fool, using ancient Hermes to chant an incantation. This attracts the attention of Ince Zangwill, who stops in his tracks, eyes locking onto the priest. The air thickens as the priest, revealed to be King of Angels Adam, opens his golden eyes, and a majestic cathedral of corpses erupts around them. The atmosphere is heavy with holiness, yet eerie, as countless souls are sealed within the cathedral’s walls.
Ouroboros, the Tail Devourer, materializes, and Ince Zangwill writes a cryptic message on his robe, hinting at Anderson’s connection to Gehrman Sparrow. As Ouroboros prepares to escape, a massive cross comes crashing down, impaling the corpse cathedral and bathing the scene in infinite light. The stage is set for a dramatic confrontation, with Ince Zangwill, Ouroboros, and the mysterious priest at the center of the unfolding storm.
Chapter 942 – Deity’s Curse
Klein’s spirituality makes contact, allowing him to see Danitz praying in the corner of Revival Square. Through the gray fog, Klein spots a dark corpse-embedded cathedral and warns Danitz to leave the area. As a sudden gale sweeps through the square, people flee, and Anderson recovers from his trance-like state.
Ince Zangwill appears from the cathedral, scoffing at the quill in his hand and lamenting that he didn’t listen to his suggestion. The quill writes a cryptic message on Ince’s clothes, diagnosing his psychological dissociation due to his fear of the True Creator. As Ince escapes, a bolt of silver lightning strikes, forcing him to transform into a flame and flee.
Klein, having prepared an arrow of vengeance, unleashes a deity’s curse, a dark black beam that blankets the sky, alerting Ince to the aura of danger. Without hesitation, Ince reaches out to flee into the spirit world, setting the stage for a cat-and-mouse chase between these two powerful entities.
Chapter 943 – The Third Act
As the dark clouds envelop Admiral Hell Ludwell and Nightwatcher Ince Zangwill, Klein’s plan unfolds. The Fate Siphon charm, created using Worms of Time, takes effect, possessing Ludwell with the evil spirit, making him a vessel for Sauron Einhorn Medici’s dark influence. Meanwhile, Daly Simone, realizing the situation, widens the gap to the Underworld, allowing Ludwell to escape into the mysterious bronze door, separating the Red Angel evil spirit from Ince.
As the door closes, Klein’s plan succeeds in isolating the evil spirit, preventing it from wreaking havoc in the real world. However, this comes at a great cost, sacrificing a marionette, a high-level charm, and two mystical items. The fate of Ince Zangwill, now freed from the evil spirit’s influence, remains uncertain, as he still bears the scars of Deity’s Curse.
In the aftermath, Leonard Mitchell, grasping the Fate Siphon charm, makes a bold decision. With a deep voice, he utters the ancient language, conjuring a transparent book and unleashing a Lightning Storm upon himself. In a desperate bid to transfer his fate to Ince, Leonard seemingly commits suicide, but it’s all just a dream – or is it?
Chapter 944 – The Fourth Act
On the heavily damaged Revival Square, an eerie atmosphere settles in as Daly Simone senses an unknown creature crossing the spirit world and approaching. She feels a sense of cold dread, reminiscent of when she first became a Beyonder, and fears Ince Zangwill might use this opportunity to escape. As she recalls her past and her relationships, Daly’s expression turns sorrowful, and she pulls out a small metal bottle, drinking its contents to channel a higher-order creature.
The creature, a blood-colored piece of flesh with countless eyes and arms of different races, appears behind Ince Zangwill, but is drawn to Daly instead. Daly’s body undergoes a transformation as she maintains her spirit channeling posture, and the creature ultimately decides to listen to her suggestion and leave. Ince Zangwill, barely using the Quill of Alzuhod, is surprisingly outdone by Daly in spirit channeling.
Just as Ince Zangwill regains control, he senses Reinette Tinekerr’s presence, and her brief glance sends him reeling. A bolt of silver-white lightning strikes the eight-legged monster, sending Ince flying, and his pitch-black eyes fill with bloodthirsty, cruel light. Ince’s emotions spiral out of control, and his reason begins to slip as the darkness closes in, pulling Daly and Leonard into a dream.
Chapter 945 – The Story’s Ending
Leonard Mitchell uses the Fate Siphon charm, and Klein, anticipating this, redirects the Lightning Storm ability to strike Ince Zangwill instead. The intense silver lightning bolts repeatedly smite down, shattering the ground and charring the soil. Ince Zangwill’s body is ravaged, his head cracked, and his flesh charred, but he refuses to fall, fueled by hatred and regret.
As Ince Zangwill attacks Leonard, he’s bound by invisible hair-like strands, rendering him immobile. However, Leonard manages to break free with the help of the transparent book, summoning a Hurricane that repels Ince Zangwill. The Evernight poet then attempts to regain balance but struggles, leaving him vulnerable to Ince’s wrathful pursuit.
Just as Ince Zangwill is about to deliver the final blow, Klein Moretti emerges from the darkness, shooting a pale-golden bullet that pierces the deathly aura surrounding Leonard. With his revolver in hand, Klein confronts Ince Zangwill, ready to face off against his relentless attacks.
