Lord of the Mysteries Chapter Summary 556-570

Chapter 556 – Discriminatory Treatment

Danitz, still reeling from the Soulfall Ritual, is stunned when a mysterious radio transceiver spits out provocative questions, prying into his secret crush on his Captain. The device’s relentless probing unleashes a torrent of emotions in Danitz, exposing his vulnerability and shame. As he struggles to maintain his composure, Gehrman Sparrow, aka Klein, emerges from the shadows, having observed the entire ordeal.

Klein’s calm demeanor belies his inner amusement at Danitz’s discomfiture, and he takes a keen interest in the paranormal radio transceiver. The device’s connection to the mysterious space above the gray fog and its potential link to the magic mirror, Arrodes, piques Klein’s curiosity. As he examines the device, he suppresses his urge to laugh at the absurdity of it all, maintaining his persona as a cold, crazy adventurer.

The radio transceiver’s strange behavior raises more questions than answers, leaving both Danitz and Klein intrigued. The enigmatic device seems to hold secrets and connections to the spirit world, drawing the two characters deeper into the mystery. As they navigate this unexpected development, the stage is set for further exploration of the intricate web of relationships and the world they inhabit.

Chapter 557 – Planting a Cue on Herself

Audrey Hall, a determined Psychiatrist and Beyonder, sits in her lavish bedroom, surrounded by candles and mirrors, as she prepares to embark on a daring experiment – exploring her own dreams. She sets a psychological cue, a simple mantra to induce lucid dreaming, and removes Lie, a mystical item that amplifies her emotions, to avoid any unwanted influence. As she drifts off to sleep, Audrey finds herself in a vivid dream, navigating a dark forest and encountering a terrifying dragon with her own face – a manifestation of her deep-seated fears.

The dream shifts and morphs, reflecting Audrey’s subconscious anxieties, particularly her lingering trauma from Duke Negan’s assassination attempt. However, with her Psychiatrist training, she begins to dissect and analyze her dream, recognizing the need to confront and treat her underlying fears. As she gains control over her dream, the scene transforms, and she finds herself walking towards a magnificent castle, filled with music and light.

Finally, Audrey reaches the edge of her dream, standing at the precipice of a gray, foggy void. Uncertain about how to exit, she decides to rely on her own will, drawing inspiration from her experiences above the gray fog. With a deep breath, she stretches out her hand, attempting to conjure a path forward, relying solely on her own power. Will she succeed, and what secrets will she uncover in the depths of her subconscious?

Chapter 558 – Search for Abnormalities

Klein navigates a tense conversation with Danitz, dodging unwanted questioning about his true identity. With a sly smile, Klein evades clarification, instead tasking Danitz to “monitor it well” before exiting to prepare for a solo mission. He transforms into a native, equipped with linen gloves, a shroud, and a body bag, to anonymously bury the girl who died in the mud.

As he navigates the city, Klein discovers a cemetery on the outskirts of Bayam, where he encounters the gravekeeper and learns about the burial options. With a somber tone, Klein chooses a 5-soli urn and a niche for the girl, stating her name as “Bourdi” and requesting a simple epitaph: “She is a human being.” Klein produces a remarkably lifelike portrait of the girl, drawn using a ritual, which leaves the gravekeeper surprised but silent.

With the burial process complete, Klein takes a moment to reflect on the gravesite before descending back into the city, gazing out at Bayam’s sprawling landscape.

Chapter 559 – Meeting on the Way

Klein proceeds to explore the spirit world, seeking a suitable target to become his messenger. He begins by scanning the prayers of believers, discovering interesting insights into human thoughts and emotions. A mixed-blood senior inspector, Boulaya, catches his attention, trying to deceive the Lord of Storms about his true intentions, and Klein decides to keep tabs on him.

As he continues browsing prayers, Klein stumbles upon a young believer seeking revenge against a competitor and a merchant named Ralph, who plans to offer a substantial donation to the Resistance. Klein responds as the Sea God, guiding Ralph to create a charity fund for the community and subtly manipulating the situation to his advantage.

With his mission in mind, Klein uses divination to ensure it’s safe to explore the spirit world and prepares himself by transforming into the Dark Emperor. He steps into the Door of Summoning, equipping himself with mystical items, and enters the spirit world, where abstract colors and distorted directions await.

Chapter 560 – The Hanged Man Gets Fleeced

Klein, in his Dark Emperor persona, emerges from the Door of Summoning and meets the King of the Five Seas, Nast Solomon, on a ghost ship in the spirit world. He realizes that the law of convergence of Beyonder characteristics is at play, allowing them to sense each other’s presence. However, Klein suspects that it’s not the only factor at play, as he was uncontrollably drawn to Nast, hinting at the presence of a Beyonder power that twisted his intent.

Klein understands the implications of using the Dark Emperor card and decides to shelve it for now, opting to use ritual methods to find a suitable messenger. He disappears from the mysterious space above the gray fog, leaving behind the intense encounter with Nast. Meanwhile, Alger, a disguised pirate captain, prepares to set sail from a private harbor, seeking a mystical item to increase his strength and planning to hunt for the Blue Shadow Falcon to advance to Sequence 6.

As Alger encounters Ralph, a former pirate merchant, he’s surprised to see Ralph’s unusual excitement. Ralph hints at receiving divine blessings, leaving Alger curious about the cause of his joy. The encounter sets the stage for a new development in their interconnected lives, as they navigate the complex web of power and intrigue in the world of Beyonders.

Chapter 561 – Recruitment Fair

Klein attempts to summon a messenger using ritual methods, trying to find a suitable being to deliver his letter. His first attempt fails, and he’s left puzzled, wondering if he missed something. Undeterred, he revises the description and tries again, this time seeking a creature that’s easily neglected. However, his second attempt also ends in failure.

Klein continues to modify the description, focusing on a messenger with high survivability. On his third attempt, he finally succeeds in summoning a skeletal creature that resembles a safe, endowed with extraordinary survivability. While relieved, Klein soon realizes that the creature’s slow speed would make it unsuitable for delivering messages. He thanks the creature and cancels the summoning.

Feeling frustrated, Klein decides to abandon the ritual method and opt for “public recruitment, an interview selection” to find a suitable messenger. He begins to prepare for a new approach, taking a deep breath and steeling himself for the challenge ahead.

Chapter 562 – Helene

Klein accompanies Danitz to the Amyris Leaf Bar, a hub for pirates, informants, and adventurers, where he hopes to find a suitable messenger or acquire rare ingredients for his Nimblewright Master potion. As they navigate the crowded bar and descend into the underground market, Klein is struck by the variety of goods available, including firearms, charms, and fake identification documents. He decides against donning a disguise, confident in his identity as an informant for the kingdom’s military and a known entity to the Church of Storms.

As they enter the gathering, Klein takes in the lavish decorations and assortment of attendees, including Beyonders, faction representatives, and mysticism enthusiasts. He eventually catches the attention of Strongman Ozil, the secret boss of the Amyris Leaf Bar, who begins the proceedings. Klein observes the transactions, noticing the skepticism surrounding potion formulas due to the lack of a Notary or powerful Seer to verify their authenticity.

When the opportunity arises, Klein requests the remnant spirituality of an ancient wraith, carefully withholding other ingredients to avoid raising suspicion about his true intentions. The room falls silent, and a hoarse voice responds, inquiring about the quantity needed, leaving Klein to contain his excitement and wonder if he has finally found what he’s looking for.

Chapter 563 – The Fool’s “Blessing”

As Klein and Danitz exit the Amyris Leaf Bar, they’re met with a lucrative opportunity: finding a red-haired woman named Helene for a 1,000-pound reward. However, Danitz’s excitement is short-lived, realizing his own bounty of 5,500 pounds makes him a hot target for recognition and potential capture. Klein remains unfazed, contemplating ways to locate Helene without arousing suspicion. He considers using his “believers” to search for her, but decides against it, not wanting to damage his godly reputation.

Klein instead chooses to contact the magic mirror, Arrodes, using a radio transceiver above the gray fog, but only after careful preparation and divination to avoid unwanted attention from powerful entities. Meanwhile, Danitz is tasked with inquiring about Helene through his captain, should she contact him through a dream. As Klein monitors the situation, he begins to uncover more about the mysterious woman and the true intentions of those searching for her.

In the darkness of his bedroom, Klein performs a sacrificial ritual to send the radio transceiver above the gray fog, preparing to make contact with Arrodes. As he waits, he occupies himself by responding to prayers and gathering experience as the Sea God, eventually detecting a prayer directed at The Fool, hinting at a new plot thread that will soon unfold.

Chapter 564 – Knowledge Pursuer

Klein’s spirituality makes contact with the crimson “star” and presents him with visions of a black-haired woman, Cattleya, writhing in pain and struggling with mutations. Her features are blurry, but Klein notices her lashless eyes, reminiscent of Old Neil’s, and suspects she’s a Hidden Sage. As he examines her Spirit Body, he realizes the source of her affliction lies within her Soul Body, similar to Miss Magician’s full moon ravings. Klein decides to help her, pulling her Spirit Body above the gray fog to block out the crazy ravings and allow her self-recovery powers to take over.

With ease, Klein establishes a stable connection, and Cattleya’s figure appears before him, sitting on a chair at the Tarot Club’s table. Her mutations weaken significantly as she struggles to comprehend her surroundings, eventually noticing Klein, who introduces himself as Mr. Fool. Cattleya, also known as the “Admiral of Stars,” reveals she’s heard of Klein’s honorific name from the Aurora Order’s Mr. Z, and Klein’s amused to have saved someone of such high status, with a bounty of 37,000 pounds.

As Cattleya regains her senses, she’s wary of Klein, noting his demigod-level scepter and mysterious aura. Klein remains nonchalant, interested in learning more about her and the true intentions of those searching for her, including the mysterious woman, Helene.

Chapter 565 – Eye of Mystery Prying

Cattleya, the Admiral of Stars, regains control over her mutated body and examines her surroundings with her enhanced Mystery Pryer powers. She senses the presence of Mr. Fool, concluding that his true form is ancient and perhaps older than the seven gods. As she ponders her encounter with the enigmatic figure, she recalls a mysterious woman’s words, “Leave. Your destiny doesn’t lie with me.”

Meanwhile, Klein reflects on the implications of the Admiral joining the Tarot Club, weighing the risks and benefits of her involvement. He considers using her knowledge and connections to his advantage, particularly in his quest for revenge against the Hidden Sage. As he strategizes, he acknowledges the need to improve his own strength and maintain an air of mystery to avoid unwanted attention.

Back in Backlund, a Nighthawk brings news to Soul Assurer Soest about a recent development concerning The Fool, sparking interest among the Red Gloves. The report reveals that someone claiming to be The Fool’s Blessed was struck by lightning, hinting at the existence of a powerful, hidden figure.

Chapter 566 – The Details of Clothes

Klein nods in response to Miss Justice’s greeting, about to introduce The Hermit to the Tarot Club, when Miss Justice’s gaze shifts to the other side, greeting Mr. Hanged Man out of order. Klein praises her silently, noticing her considerate nature as a Beyonder of the Spectator domain. Meanwhile, Alger cautiously sizes up The Hermit, trying to confirm if she’s the Admiral of Stars Cattleya, whom he saw at the pirate convention, based on her attire and features.

As the Tarot Club members exchange greetings, Cattleya carefully examines each of them, taking note of their clothing and mutations. She identifies Mr. Hanged Man as possibly being from the Church of Storms, The Sun as a skilled fighter, The World as having a gloomy temperament, The Magician as someone who’s easy to ignore, and The Moon as a vampire. Cattleya concludes that the Tarot Club members are not simple and involve multiple Churches.

As Audrey greets Cattleya, the latter responds in ancient Feysac, noticing that the gathering is predominantly made up of people from Loen. Audrey, meanwhile, observes and summarizes Cattleya’s traits, deducing that she’s a cautious and experienced Beyonder with confidence in her observation skills and possibly a Sequence pathway leaning towards mystery.

Chapter 567 – Source of the Matter

Klein delves into Emperor Roselle’s diary, uncovering the inner workings of a supposedly confident and powerful figure. Roselle’s entries reveal a complex individual, oscillating between self-reflection, lust, and philosophical musings. He struggles with the monotony of his life, questioning the purpose of his existence, and grapples with the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, he also exhibits a more carefree side, looking forward to encounters with Ma’am Julia.

As Klein continues reading, he discovers Roselle’s metamorphosis into a demigod and his subsequent dealings with Zaratul. A pivotal entry reveals Roselle’s involvement in stealing a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact, the Antigonus family’s notebook, from the Church. This event sparks a chain reaction of thoughts in Klein’s mind, connecting the dots between Zaratul’s transformation into a monster, the loss of the notebook, and the Secret Order’s failed expeditions.

The diary entries raise more questions than answers, leaving Klein to ponder the true nature of Zaratul, Roselle’s motivations, and the significance of the Antigonus family’s notebook. The atmosphere grows thick with intrigue, as Klein’s curiosity is piqued, and he becomes even more determined to unravel the mysteries hidden within the diary’s pages.

Chapter 568 – Subsidiary “Gods”

Klein continues to unravel the mysteries hidden within Emperor Roselle’s diary, making a crucial connection between the Book of Calamity and the golden wine cup with the engraving “Cohinem” in Elvish, leading him to theorize that Cohinem is the Elf King’s subsidiary, the Queen of Calamity. As he delves deeper, he discovers more information about subsidiary gods, including the Dragon of Wisdom, Herabergen, and the God of Dawn, Badheilbrunn, but is puzzled by the lack of a true name for the Goddess of Harvest.

Klein’s curiosity is piqued as he infers the truth from the information recorded in the Card of Blasphemy, suspecting a connection between the Sequence 0 and Sequence 1 of different pathways. He leans back, smiling, as he begins to make sense of the complex web of information. Meanwhile, Alger is carefully examining himself, using the technique of being in the other person’s shoes to communicate properly. He’s aware of the risks of exposing his true identity and takes precautions to conceal his dark blue hair and bishop’s attire.

As the Tarot Gathering progresses, Alger is approached by The Moon Emlyn, who inquires about the inheritance of the Sanguine baron. Alger’s body stiffens, and he’s forced to tread carefully, unsure of how much The Hermit has discovered about his pirate identity. The transaction for the inheritance is about to be finalized, but Emlyn attempts to negotiate the price, leaving Alger on edge, wondering how much more he can keep hidden.

Chapter 569 – A Straw Will Show Which Way the Wind Blows

Klein continues to unravel the mysteries of the Book of Calamity, connecting the dots between the Queen of Calamity, Cohinem, and the subsidiary gods like the Dragon of Wisdom and the God of Dawn. Meanwhile, Alger navigates the Tarot Gathering, using his pirate instincts to communicate effectively without revealing his true identity.

As the gathering progresses, The Hermit Cattleya makes her move, asking to review the list of monsters around the City of Silver in exchange for the fruit of the Radiance Spirit Pact Tree. Derrick provides the information, and Cattleya is shocked to discover the sheer number of monsters, including ancient and unknown entities. She infers that the City of Silver is connected to the Forsaken Land of the Gods, a concept from history, and that Mr. Fool might be connected to this mysterious place.

The transactions continue, with Klein requesting a pair of eyes from a six-winged gargoyle, while Alger hints at a major event in the Rorsted Archipelago, mentioning the archaeologist Leticia and the Sea God Kalvetua. Cattleya’s interest is piqued, and she suspects Mr. Fool’s involvement, but she remains cautious, not wanting to reveal too much about herself.

Chapter 570 – Not Admitting or Denying

As the Tarot Gathering continues, Audrey notices The Hermit Cattleya’s subtle reaction to Alger’s mention of the Sea God Kalvetua’s ability to reply to its believers despite its apparent death. Audrey infers that Mr. Fool might be the one replying to Kalvetua’s believers, and her eyes light up with excitement. Meanwhile, Alger is also surprised by Cattleya’s reaction, wondering if she knows that the current “Sea God” is a manifestation of Mr. Fool.

The Hermit’s gaze, along with Audrey’s and Alger’s, falls on Mr. Fool, seated at the end of the bronze table. Derrick and the others notice something amiss, guessing that Sea God Kalvetua’s death has to do with Mr. Fool. Klein, as Mr. Fool, chooses not to admit or deny anything, adding to the enigma surrounding his persona. He casually mentions that Kalvetua became a demigod by relying on a relic left behind by Calamity Cohinem.

Cattleya and Fors are left pondering, trying to unravel the mysteries behind Mr. Fool’s words. They wonder about the demigod scepter, Calamity Cohinem’s relic, and the motives behind Mr. Fool’s actions. As they delve deeper, they become increasingly uneasy, sensing that this might be a tussle between gods. The fog surrounding Mr. Fool’s true nature only grows thicker, leaving theTarot Club members on edge, eager to uncover more secrets.