Lord of the Mysteries Chapter Summary 1291-1305

Chapter 1291 – Two Rituals

Klein returns to Sefirah Castle, where the grayish-white fog transforms into transparent Worms of Spirit that enter his body. He’s relieved that the Worms remain under his control, unlike the monsters they would’ve become if severed from him. Klein seats himself in the high-back chair, picks up The Fool card, and injects spirituality into it, revealing the miniature, illusory book. The last two pages display the Sequence 1: Attendant of Mysteries and Sequence 0: The Fool potion formulas and advancement rituals.

The Attendant of Mysteries formula requires one Beyonder characteristic, nine spirit world specialties, and a marionette-filled town with a designed trajectory of fate. Klein deems this ritual relatively achievable, having accumulated marionettes from the Forsaken Land of the Gods. In contrast, The Fool’s ritual appears abstract, requiring control over a quarter of the fog of history and “fooling” time, history, or fate. Klein prioritizes Attendant of Mysteries, recognizing the spirit world connections and seeking external help if needed.

Klein divines the authenticity of the Attendant of Mysteries potion formula, skeptical of potential traps buried by Emperor Roselle. He recalls the Primordial Moon’s true form and the Mother Goddess of Depravity, connecting these to the mysterious title. With his plan set, Klein turns to the rows of marionettes he’s collected, sitting quietly in the ancient palace, awaiting their role in the Attendant of Mysteries ritual.

Chapter 1292 – Entering Bayam For the First Time

As the City of Silver citizens disembark from the Resistance ship, they don peculiar attire to blend in with the locals of City of Generosity Bayam. However, their tall stature, averaging over 2.3 meters, draws attention from the surrounding crowd, with some mistaking them for Feysacian slaves. Derrick reassures his team that the onlookers don’t harbor ill intentions, but the group remains uneasy, feeling like they’re being watched.

As they navigate the unfamiliar streets, the reconnaissance team is struck by the vibrant sights and sounds of the city. They marvel at the diverse crowd, horse-like creatures pulling carriages, and metallic objects moving rapidly. The air is filled with the aromas of exotic spices, making it feel like they’ve entered a new world. Amidst the sensory overload, Derrick remains focused on meeting Mr. Hanged Man, trusting that this enigmatic figure will help him navigate the complexities of the outside world.

With their senses overwhelmed, the City of Silver citizens continue to explore the city, their giant-like stature a constant reminder of their outsider status. As they venture deeper, they begin to realize that this unfamiliar world holds both wonders and uncertainties.

Chapter 1293 – Devil’s Oil Painting

Fors meets with her teacher, Dorian Gray Abraham, to discuss her upcoming advancement ritual to become a Secrets Sorcerer. Dorian reminds her that the ritual requires sealing a demigod-level creature with clear animosity, and Fors plans to use the Abraham family’s Grade 1 Sealed Artifact, the “Devil’s Oil Painting,” to do so. Despite Dorian’s concerns, Fors is determined to succeed, relying on her “Record” ability and the painting’s imprisonment power to seal the creature.

As Dorian hands Fors the Secrets Sorcerer potion, he warns her not to force the ritual if it doesn’t go as planned, and Fors reveals her plan to “Teleport” away if things go wrong. With the potion and painting in hand, Fors sets out to a vast desert to perform the ritual, ensuring that any potential accidents won’t harm innocent people.

With the ritual about to begin, Fors’s fate hangs in the balance, and the success of her advancement remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Dorian’s request for Fors to ask Mr. Door about the curse that has plagued the Abraham family adds a layer of intrigue, hinting at a deeper mystery waiting to be uncovered.

Chapter 1294 – 1294 Conversation

Fors drinks the potion, and her senses are overwhelmed by an icy coldness, leading to hallucinations of a star-filled night sky. As her thoughts spiral out of control, she senses an illusory object – the seal she created using the Devil’s Oil Painting – and extends her consciousness to merge with it. This allows her to isolate herself from the cosmos and momentarily repel the influence of the sealed creature.

As the ritual progresses, Fors’s surroundings transform into a deep darkness with a perpetual storm, and she hears a familiar voice shouting for help in an unknown language. She recognizes it as Mr. Door, the King of Angels, who crazily calls for help every full moon. Fors is torn between responding now or waiting until she has converged her spirituality and grasped the Beyonder powers of a Secrets Sorcerer.

The voice suddenly stops, and a wispy voice pierces through Fors’s mind, revealing that Mr. Door is aware of her connection to the Abraham family. Fors composes herself and inquires about Mr. Door’s identity, to which he responds, hinting at a deeper connection between them. The chapter ends with Fors gritting her teeth, wondering if Mr. Door is the ancestor of the Abraham family, Bethel.

Chapter 1295 – 1295 The Aftermath from the War’s Frontlines

In Sefirah Castle, Klein hears Mr. Door’s cries for help, which have changed to “Don’t save me!” before switching back to “Help me…” Klein senses horror and despair, realizing that Mr. Door is half-mad, and the lucid part of him is trying to prevent a disaster. Klein wonders if Mr. Door has been corrupted by an Outer Deity, affecting his rationality and making him desperately scream for help.

Klein’s thoughts lead him to suspect that Mr. Door might have made contact with Outer Deities before his exile, influencing his current state. He recalls Miss Magician’s glimpse of a crimson land, pyramid-like structures, and a different cosmos, which could be an anchor point for Mr. Door. Klein’s heart grows heavier, realizing that this might be a sign of the impending apocalypse.

Klein decides to have Fors provide a half-truth to her teacher about Mr. Door’s state, emphasizing the risks of communication and omitting the details of the curse removal ritual. He plans to use this strategy to alleviate the Abraham family’s anxiety and prevent them from trying to free Mr. Door. Meanwhile, Klein prepares to visit Constant City, the war-torn capital of Midseashire, as he steps off the steam locomotive and takes in the industrial city’s damaged landscape.

Chapter 1296 – Amateur Astronomer

In the war-torn capital of Midseashire, Eric, now a Sequence 5 Spirit Warlock and captain of a Red Gloves team, stands outside Unit 403, where two Nighthawks have vanished. He exercises caution, using a controlled natural spirit to recon the situation inside. The spirit reports back, and Eric’s vision turns bright red as the dark-brown door suddenly opens, revealing six grotesque, decomposing figures, including three police officers and a man with an astronomical telescope.

Eric and his team are instantly afflicted, their bodies swelling and decaying as they try to use their Beyonder powers, only to find them mysteriously vanished. Eric orders a retreat, but they’re unable to move, trapped in a “nightmare” of watching themselves rot and die. Just as all hope seems lost, a mysterious figure in an ancient hat and black robe intervenes, closing the door and restoring control to Eric and his team, though they’re left with debilitating leg injuries.

As Eric regains his bearings, he’s left to wonder about the identity and motivations of the enigmatic figure who saved them, and what secrets lie within the now-closed door of Unit 403.

Chapter 1297 – “Forest“ of Miracles

Eric’s team retreats from Unit 403, escaping the mysterious affliction that caused their bodies to decay. But before they can process what happened, Merlin Hermes reappears, unharmed, and explains that the telescope is the source of the trouble. With a tap, the telescope shatters, releasing a foul gas that vanishes as quickly as it appeared. Klein, aka Merlin Hermes, is cryptic about the details, but Eric’s team manages to piece together that the room’s owner, John, was an amateur astronomer seeking to see the true cosmos.

As Eric and his team investigate further, they uncover John’s connection to the Celestial Research Association, an organization that seems to be shrouded in mystery. Klein warns them that the cosmos is a dangerous realm, and Eric decides to report the case to the archbishop, classifying the association as a threat. Meanwhile, Klein reflects on the war’s impact on the world, suspecting that cults will soon emerge, worshiping Outer Deities and bringing about the apocalypse.

In a melancholic interlude, Klein visits his university schoolmate Welch McGovern’s grave, leaving a bouquet of white flowers. He encounters Welch’s father, who is grieving and struggling to come to terms with his son’s death. Klein offers his condolences, but it’s clear that the wounds of war run deep, and the consequences of meddling with the cosmos will only lead to more darkness.

Chapter 1298 – Departure

Klein, still concerned about Zaratul’s potential pursuit, departs from Constant with Arrodes, opting to lay low for the time being. Meanwhile, the Abraham family’s Sequence 7 Beyonders gather in Southville County to discuss their family’s curse, which they believe is connected to their Ancestor’s exile and subsequent mental corruption. Dorian Gray shares Mr. Door’s words, which reveal the Ancestor’s occasional lucidity and the danger of direct communication.

Verdu, determined to help the Ancestor escape, proposes a ritual to free their family from the curse, but Dorian and the others are skeptical, citing the risks and difficulties involved. They’ve turned to believing in Mr. Fool, which has shown promise in mitigating the curse’s effects. The family members are divided, with Verdu willing to take the risk and Dorian advocating for a more cautious approach.

On Blue Mountain Island, Bayam’s private harbor is bustling with activity as half-giants from the northern Feysac’s islands effortlessly transport massive stone materials, leaving a trail of imprints on the land. The workers, who’ve witnessed the construction of grand structures, are awestruck by the half-giants’ incredible strength.

Chapter 1299 – Milk and Honey

In the Forsaken Land of the Gods, Moon City’s residents gather in the square, eager to escape their cursed homeland. High Priest Nim announces that Mr. Fool will help them leave and start anew, prompting a collective expression of gratitude and devotion. With a gesture of praise, the residents prepare to depart, and in an instant, they find themselves in the City of Silver, surrounded by towering figures with normal bodies and faces.

As the two groups meet, the people of Moon City are initially uneasy due to their physical differences, but they soon relax upon seeing the City of Silver residents enjoying roasted mushrooms. The Chief of the City of Silver, Waite Chirmont, facilitates the gathering, and after a brief meal, the combined group begins to pray to Mr. Fool. In a flash, they disappear and reappear in front of the Giant King’s palace, marking a farewell to their past and a new beginning.

The grandeur of the palace and the surrounding landscape leaves the residents of the City of Silver in awe, their gazes drawn to the dark, ancient landscape beyond the dusk. With Mr. Fool’s guidance, the survivors of the Forsaken Land of the Gods take a crucial step towards a brighter future, filled with hope and promise.

Chapter 1300 – The Fourth Person

Bernadette, Queen Mystic, gazes out at the Dawn, her intuition guiding her towards a mysterious island. She calls out to Mr. Fool, and in response, the air is filled with music and a lively tune, as dishes and objects return to their original positions. With a ball of yarn, Bernadette enters the spirit world, following the thread to the border of the island, where she searches for the Black Emperor mausoleum.

As she explores, her eyes momentarily lose focus, as if prying into the secrets of the river of fate. Above the gray fog, Klein, as Mr. Fool, watches her progress, sensing the island’s mysterious energy. Bernadette, aware of being watched, conceals herself with an illusory hat, using her Mystical Re-enactment magic to become invisible. She ventures into the forest, where an unsettling silence reigns, and every giant tree feels like a tombstone.

As Bernadette advances, her Invisible Servant takes over, using the Eyes of Mystery Prying to survey the open forest. The servant reveals an empty space, where countless creatures prostrate themselves, leaving Bernadette to ponder the island’s dark secrets and the true nature of this enigmatic place.

Chapter 1301 – New Life

Bernadette, through her Invisible Servant, continues to explore the mysterious island, navigating through a dimly lit forest filled with towering trees and pale-white corpses. Her Eyes of Mystery Prying reveal that the creatures, including dragons and avian beings, had died in a specific area, fueling her suspicions about the island’s dark secrets. As she delves deeper, she discovers a black stone pillar, seemingly a symbol, surrounded by corpses that don’t decay as rapidly as others.

Bernadette’s curiosity grows as she observes the pillar, sensing that there might be a specific moment when the mysterious influence takes effect. She decides against using her powers of prophecy, fearing the potential backlash. Instead, she presses on, and the Invisible Servant soon detects a rustling sound – the first signs of wind on the island. As Bernadette looks back at the pillar, she witnesses a disturbing scene: the corpses around it begin to rot and then regenerate, only to stop and start anew.

The chapter culminates with the resurrection of two creatures, a curly-haired baboon and an eight-legged wolf, which Bernadette realizes is not a typical resurrection, but a new beginning. This phenomenon raises more questions than answers, hinting at a distortion of the world’s underlying rules and a connection to the Black Emperor’s resurrection.

Chapter 1302 – The Scene in the Prophecy

Bernadette’s curiosity is piqued as she encounters Uncle Edwards, a knight famous across the continent, on the mysterious island. Edwards, pale and worn, reveals he has been guarding the Black Emperor’s mausoleum, waiting for his resurrection, but there have been no signs of life. He warns Bernadette to beware of Uncle William and the others, who have been corrupted and returned as monstrous creatures.

As Bernadette presses for more information, Edwards reveals that her father’s mausoleum is nearby and offers to take her there. Along the way, Bernadette asks pointed questions, her suspicions growing about the true nature of the island and the motivations of its inhabitants. Edwards’ enigmatic responses only add to the tension, as Bernadette’s Eyes of Mystery Prying sense a darkness lurking beneath the surface.

As they approach the mausoleum, Bernadette’s unease grows. The structure, carved into the side of a mountain, exudes an air of grandeur and foreboding. The air is thick with secrets, and Bernadette is determined to uncover the truth about her father’s resting place and the sinister forces at play on the island.

Chapter 1303 – Coming to Life

Uncle Edwards’s gaze shifts from blank to incredulous as he realizes he’s dead and has come back to life, no different from the corrupted individuals he warned Bernadette about. In a shocking turn, he brutally cleaves his own head, revealing his rotting flesh and dripping cerebrospinal fluid. Bernadette’s Invisible Servant tries to intervene, but Edwards warns them away, his expression returning to its blank state as he walks towards the forest.

As Bernadette processes this disturbing scene, she notices the island’s atmosphere subtly changing, and the black colors that permeated the area begin to fade. She feels an indescribable sense of unease, and her hair grows longer, reaching her waist. Her fingernails extend, hinting at a mysterious transformation.

The treacherous landscape erupts into chaos as the primitive forest comes to life, with trees moving like humans towards Bernadette. A gigantic red dragon and an eight-legged demonic wolf emerge, and supernatural creatures rush towards the mausoleum. Bernadette, sensing doomsday, feels overwhelmed by the anomalies she’s unleashed. Meanwhile, Klein observes the situation from afar, suspecting that Edwards’s existence is a loophole in the island’s order, and that his “repairs” have triggered this catastrophic series of events.

Chapter 1304 – The Importance of Ideas

Bernadette ventures into the Black Emperor’s mausoleum, sensing nothing out of the ordinary amidst the empty, dark interior. A massive iron chair adorned with intricate patterns sits on a high platform, awaiting its rightful occupant. As she approaches, her body becomes immobilized, and illusory white wings with deformed limbs appear behind her, evoking a sense of resistance.

The wings transform into miniature creatures, resembling tiny pixies from her father’s fairytales. Bernadette’s right eye begins to itch, and her eyelashes grow into tiny arms, threatening to pull out her eyeball. Her left ear droops, covering her ears, and her Sage Frontlet, a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact, flashes with cold beams of light, reflecting her image.

A pale, slender hand belonging to an illusory figure emerges from Bernadette’s back, wearing the same clothing and feather triangular hat. This half-body phantom, created from Bernadette’s spirit, is her last Grade 0 Sealed Artifact, known as “Pale Death.” With its appearance, Bernadette’s aberrant body transformations subside, allowing her to regain control.

Chapter 1305 – 1305 That Black Shadow

Bernadette conjures the ancient Spear of Longinus, emitting a strong destructive aura, but it strangely thrusts backward, failing to attack the black shadow in front of her. This is due to the area being affected by “disorder,” causing distortion. Meanwhile, Klein notices the black shadow and raises the Staff of the Stars, sensing danger and terror. He tries to intervene, but the shadow seems to be operating under different fundamental rules, unaffected by the Staff’s powers.

As Bernadette stands frozen, the black shadow continues moving forward, unaffected by the illusory bell. Klein seizes the opportunity to try again, using the Staff of the Stars to teleport Bernadette out of the mausoleum. However, the destination is distorted, causing Bernadette to reappear tens of meters away. She reacts swiftly, using her Pale Death mask to transform and unleash a terrifying, ancient entity that exudes an aura of death.

The entity’s presence causes the stone walls and floor tiles to rapidly weather, and white fur grows into feathers, weakening the black figure. As the entity’s power grows, the black figure’s color fades, and its movements slow. Just as it seems like the entity will prevail, the black figure stretches out its hand, distorting distance to grab Bernadette’s neck from dozens of meters away, leaving her in a precarious situation.