Lord of the Mysteries Chapter Summary 661-675

Chapter 661 – Approaching

As Klein escapes the chaos on the deck, he finds Heath Doyle vomiting up pieces of grayish-black flesh, a relief that the Rose Bishop hasn’t been corrupted. He considers using the flesh to “feed” Creeping Hunger, but it doesn’t react. Meanwhile, Frank Lee hints at providing help, but Klein is wary of his true intentions. With the battle paused, Klein takes a moment to clean up and perform a divination to locate his lost Murloc Cufflink, discovering it’s embedded in a zombie’s flesh on the Black Tulip.

Klein’s plan is to use the cufflink to track the Black Tulip’s location, but he knows he must be cautious to avoid being discovered by Admiral Hell. He decides to write to Mr. Azik about the ancient Death’s ring and plans to summon the messenger once he’s clear of the waters and the Future. As he adjusts his inventory and washes his clothes, Klein reflects on the unexpected twists in the battlefield of gods and waits for the appearance of mermaids.

With the battle still raging in the background, Klein’s focus shifts to regrouping and strategizing, aware that he’s suffered a significant loss but grateful for having digested the Faceless potion. As he stands poised, ready to re-enter the fray, the atmosphere is tense, and the stakes are higher than ever.

Chapter 662 – Powerful Aura

As Klein stands poised to re-enter the battle, he’s startled by the arrival of a mysterious woman wearing beige trousers, a light brown skirt, and black leather boots, evoking a sense of nobility and familiarity. Her deep blue eyes seem to hide an ocean, and Klein subconsciously tries to bow his head to avoid meeting her gaze. The lady’s gentle, emotionless tone sends a shiver down his spine as she says, “We meet again,” sparking a flurry of memories in Klein’s mind, including their previous encounters in the Royal Museum and the forest path formed from green pea vines.

Klein’s thoughts are in turmoil as he realizes this demigod is the same one he met before, and her words imply she knows his true identity as Hero Bandit Black Emperor. He struggles to maintain a calm exterior, denying any knowledge of her claims, but the lady’s words have already sent his mind reeling. The revelation that she was involved in creating his Gehrman Sparrow identity through Miss Sharron’s resource channels leaves Klein feeling exposed and vulnerable.

As the lady reveals that Nast Solomon’s Black Emperor has appeared in the Rorsted Archipelago, Klein is left reeling, his thoughts in disarray. The stakes have never been higher, and the tension is palpable. With this enigmatic demigod’s sudden appearance, Klein’s carefully constructed world is on the brink of collapse, leaving him to wonder what other secrets she might uncover.

Chapter 663 – False Alarm

Klein struggles to respond to Anderson’s query, dodging the question by pointing upwards and changing the subject. He mentions meeting someone and passing on a prophecy to Anderson, which sparks the hunter’s interest. The prophecy warns that the most lethal danger often lies in day-to-day life, which resonates with Anderson’s recent mishap with problematic beer.

As Klein reflects on his encounter with Queen Mystic, he analyzes her comprehension of his identity and Roselle’s diary. He concludes that she believes he can interpret the language created by Emperor Roselle, but doesn’t suspect his transmigrator status. Klein also realizes that Queen Mystic connected the dots between Hero Bandit Black Emperor and Gehrman Sparrow through various clues, including the Black Emperor card and Nast Solomon’s sudden appearance in the Rorsted Archipelago.

With a clearer understanding of the situation, Klein decides to keep a low profile and plans to make Gehrman Sparrow’s identity vanish. He suspects that Admiral of Stars Cattleya might have intentionally provided clues about his cooperation with her, which Queen Mystic later discovered. Klein’s mind is still racing, but he’s relieved that Queen Mystic only knows Gehrman Sparrow’s connection to Hero Bandit Black Emperor, without uncovering more secrets.

Chapter 664 – Every Second Counts

Klein finally arrives at his destination after months of traveling, feeling relieved and excited to complete the last condition needed for him to advance to Sequence 5 Nimblewright Master. He carefully follows his planned sequence, taking out various items to interfere with Queen Mystic’s possible spying, and sets up a bestowment ritual to advance. However, instead of rushing into the ritual, Klein takes a detour to respond to his own summoning, using his Spirit Body state to come to the real world.

After confirming that the singing ahead is from mermaids through divination, Klein uses the iron cigar case to awaken the All-Black Eye, sensing extreme madness and danger from it. He extracts the True Creator’s mental corruption, represented by an iron-black light, and fuses it with Tinder. The experience is grueling, but Klein manages to repress the pain and continues with his plan, grabbing the All-Black Eye and passing the Nimblewright Master Beyonder characteristic through the illusory door.

With his new abilities, Klein creates a potion using Sonia Golden Spring, drago bark, and other items, carefully adding the pupil-less black eye to the mix. The resulting black liquid contains tiny, squirming worms, and Klein confirms its success through divination. He then cleans up the altar, retrieves his items, and walks out onto the deck, where the magical labels on the Future have lit up, reducing the mermaids’ singing. The Admiral of Stars, swirling with starlight, gazes back at him, her expression mixed.

Chapter 665 – Spirit Body Threads

Klein’s eyes are filled with countless illusory black lines, a manifestation of his new Nimblewright Master powers. These Spirit Body Threads allow him to directly influence a target’s Soul Body, Astral Projection, Body of Heart and Mind, and Ether Body, making him a formidable force. With this ability, he can find hidden targets, control them like puppets, and even turn them into nimblewrights, making them an extension of himself.

As Klein delves deeper into his newfound powers, he discovers the potential risks and limitations. He learns that controlling Spirit Body Threads requires time, distance, and concentration, and that the process can be disrupted by external forces. Additionally, he realizes that he can only control one nimblewright at present, but this limit is likely to increase in the future.

Klein’s thoughts are disrupted by the mermaids, who have turned around to gaze at him with watery blue eyes. Despite their beauty, he’s taken aback by their razor-sharp teeth and sticky liquid dripping from them. Shaken, he hastily creates a gale of wind to push his dinghy back to the Future, reflecting on the mermaids’ singing as a means to neutralize and balance the effects of his Nimblewright Master potion.

Chapter 666 – Afternoon Town

Klein gazes at a nearly transparent object resembling a carapace, potentially connected to gaining control over the mysterious space above the gray fog. With Queen Mystic in mind, he tidies up and exits the gray fog, returning to his bathroom. He dons the Sun Brooch, symbolizing his newfound power as a Sequence 5 Nimblewright Master. Klein acknowledges his progress, but remains focused on his ultimate goal of revenge, planning to seek advice from Mr. Azik, Will Auceptin, and Arrodes.

Meanwhile, Demon Hunter Colin Iliad leads an exploration team, including Derrick, to Afternoon Town, a place where humans and giants once coexisted. The town lies at the foot of a mountain, eerily dark and devoid of life, with gray stone buildings stacked together. Derrick recalls his history lessons, where Afternoon Town was described as a place of eternal noon, but now it’s shrouded in darkness.

As they venture deeper, they encounter strange monsters and a teammate discovers a transparent face growing out of a stone building. The face is cracked, with a spiraling vortex that spews out corporeal hurricanes of light, striking the exploration team. The darkness and mystery of Afternoon Town continue to unfold, threatening the team’s safety.

Chapter 667 – Prayer

Derrick’s eyes widen as he realizes his teammates, Haim and Joshua, have vanished into thin air, leaving behind an eerie darkness. He recalls his past experiences and quickly disperses the darkness with pure light from his body. With his Axe of Hurricane in hand, Derrick discovers that the stone slabs and tufts of black hair on the walls have turned blood-red, suggesting that the problem might stem from his own actions.

As Derrick re-examines the stone table, he finds more complete and clear words and symbols written in Jotun, Dragonese, and an ancient language suspected to be Hermes. The content reveals the names and titles of the Kings of Angels, including Sasrir, the Dark Angel, and the founders of Rose Redemption. Derrick wonders if Mr. Fool knows more about the secrets surrounding the Kings of Angels.

With his heart racing, Derrick carefully exits the underground chamber, searching for his missing teammates and the source of the problem. He returns to the hall upstairs, where the atmosphere remains gloomy and eerily silent. Failing to find Joshua and Haim, Derrick approaches a huge hole that was once a window sill, gazing out at the dark buildings of Afternoon Town, where candlelight flickers in the windows, casting an unsettling ambiance.

Chapter 668 – Confidence Might Also Be a Weakness

Derrick recounts his eerie encounter to Mr. Fool, revealing the mysterious names and titles of the Kings of Angels, including Sasrir, the Dark Angel. Mr. Fool’s wistful expression hints at deeper knowledge, but he abruptly cuts off their conversation, leaving Derrick relieved but uneasy. As Derrick regains control of his body, he finds Haim and Joshua warily watching him, their vigilant stance a testament to their training as Beyonders.

Chief Colin’s questioning probes Derrick’s experience, and he recounts the events in a staccato manner, deliberately omitting how he returned to the present. Colin’s reaction is enigmatic, but Derrick senses suspicion; however, the Demon Hunter’s focus shifts to the Kings of Angels, asking about Medici and Sasrir’s titles. As Derrick responds, a sudden darkness encroaches, prompting Colin to suggest they leave the area.

With his Axe of Hurricane at the ready, Derrick approaches Haim and Joshua, only to find them retreating and watching him warily, their caution a result of their training to be observant and cautious around companions who have just escaped a strange situation.

Chapter 669 – Exchange of Information

Klein is surprised and joyful upon learning that the True Creator is behind the ravings filling the waters, as it means Heath Doyle’s safety is ensured. However, Klein’s theory about the ancient gods and the Creator is proven wrong, leaving him surprised. As Queen Mystic walks past him, Klein is struck by her familiarity, recalling her visit to the Roselle Memorial Exhibition, where she seemed to be searching for the Cards of Blasphemy.

Klein infers that Queen Mystic is likely a demigod of the Mystery Pryer pathway, and her connection to the emperor’s eldest daughter, Bernadette Gustav, raises questions. As they walk down the beautiful staircase, Queen Mystic reveals that the dream world has two parts: the shadow of the Giant King’s Court and the black cloister. She shares her theory about the God of Combat pathway being the Giant pathway, which resonates with Klein’s own knowledge.

As they continue their stroll, Queen Mystic expresses goodwill towards Klein and the entity backing him, sharing valuable information about the True Creator and the Giant King’s Court. Klein, confident in his understanding, reveals that the real Giant King’s Court is in the Forsaken Land of the Gods. The conversation hints at the hidden paths, remnant powers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered, leaving Klein – and the reader – hungry for more.

Chapter 670 – Repenter

Klein’s thoughts are put on hold as Derrick takes center stage in the mysterious Afternoon Town. The Chief, Colin, suspects that Mr. Fool’s actions have disrupted the balance, causing powers to seep out, and warns the team to be on high alert. As they venture through the dark town, Derrick’s senses are on high alert, and he skillfully navigates the gloom.

Suddenly, Haim attacks Derrick, but it’s revealed that the real Haim is not the culprit. A figure, identical to Demon Hunter Colin, appears, and the two engage in a intense silver sword duel. The dark atmosphere is disrupted when Colin shouts “Light!”, and Derrick instinctively reacts, releasing a brilliant radiance that illuminates the surroundings.

As the light dissipates, three figures are revealed to be doppelgangers of Derrick, Haim, and Joshua. They’re consumed by the light and ultimately vanish, while the two Demon Hunters are affected, with one turning stiff and black. The chapter ends with an air of unease, leaving the reader wondering what other secrets and dangers lurk in the shadows of Afternoon Town.

Chapter 671 – The Fourth Name

Klein investigates a strange fish with human fingers growing inside it, brought by Frank Lee. Frank seeks Heath Doyle’s expertise, who determines the fingers belong to a Rose Bishop. The fingers melt, drawing a blood-red message: “Help!” Klein connects this to his previous dream encounter with Leomaster, a Saint of Darkness, and suspects this is a cry for help from Leomaster’s good side. However, Klein believes rescuing Leomaster would be extremely challenging, even for Queen Mystic.

Frank and Heath’s peculiar conversation unfolds, with Frank expressing curiosity about the flesh and blood structure of a Rose Bishop and its potential for crossbreeding. Heath sincerely thanks Frank, likely for not using him as an experimental subject. Klein is left to interpret the strange thought processes of the Future’s crew members.

As the chapter concludes, Klein remains in the dark, surrounded by the mysteries of Afternoon Town, where the atmosphere remains tense and foreboding.

Chapter 672 – Bystander

Klein enters the black cloister, where he finds Frank Lee experimenting with flesh and blood, seeking to create an ox that can regenerate its meat. He then encounters various crew members, including Ottolov, Nina, and Heath, before arriving at the hall filled with murals, where Anderson Hood is lounging on a reclining chair.

As Klein converses with Anderson, he learns about the Strongest Hunter’s faith and his past as an aspiring artist. However, their conversation is interrupted by the sound of a door creaking open, revealing Saint of Darkness Leomaster’s good side, fleeing from the real Leomaster, who is clad in heavy black armor and wielding a massive sword.

Klein instinctively retreats to the side, holding himself to the wall, as Anderson Hood does the same, exchanging a knowing glance. Klein’s mind races with questions and possibilities, wondering if Queen Mystic is involved in directing the good Leomaster to this location, and what would happen if he were to help the good side kill the main persona in the dream.

Chapter 673 – Blood Text

Klein’s thoughts whirl as he observes the sudden disappearance of Leomaster’s main and good sides, leaving only Cattleya standing at the top of the boulder. He wonders if Queen Mystic pulled them back into their own dream or elsewhere, and if so, what her intentions are. Meanwhile, Bernadette vanishes behind the clear floor-to-ceiling windows, and Klein recalls Gehrman Sparrow’s mysterious persona, Mr. Fool, who likely knows the method of entering the Forsaken Land of the Gods.

As the frozen sunset slowly returns to the horizon, the group sets their sights on the dangerous ruins, their excitement palpable as they near the entrance. Nina spots a ship docked beside the ruins, eerily empty of sailors, and Anderson Hood warns of the ruin’s dangers. Cattleya, donning her glasses, uses her Beyonder power to explore the ship remotely, her eyes swirling with complex symbols.

The outcome of her exploration reveals a problem inside, and she creates a colorful powder picture depicting a captain’s cabin with a portrait of a Feysacian man on the wall. The group’s investigation deepens, but what secrets will they uncover, and what perils lie ahead in the treacherous waters?

Chapter 674 – Leaving the Ship

Klein’s mind races as he pieces together the mysteries surrounding King of Immortality Agalito and his associates. He theorizes that Agalito’s second mate, Slaughterer Kircheis, is a Devil or Desire Apostle, possessing the power to detect danger, which led to their hasty retreat. Meanwhile, Klein is visited by Queen Mystic Bernadette, who reveals a shocking truth: Agalito’s Fountain of Unaging is a scam, likely part of a ritual to aid his Sequence 4 advancement.

As they converse, Bernadette hints at Agalito’s demonic nature, and Klein shares his own findings about Emperor Roselle’s later years. Though Bernadette disappears suddenly, Klein senses no additional black threads, indicating her true departure. As he readies for rest, Cattleya’s knock at the door interrupts his tranquility, leaving him puzzled.

The web of intrigue tightens as Klein navigates the complex relationships between powerful figures, including Queen Mystic, King of Immortality, and Emperor Roselle. With each new revelation, the stakes rise, and the danger draws closer.

Chapter 675 – Building Ties

Klein’s plan to manipulate Queen Mystic Bernadette through Frank Lee unfolds as he provides the Poison Expert with a summoning ritual to maintain contact. Unbeknownst to Frank, Klein intends to use this connection to keep tabs on Bernadette, furthering his “shock and awe” tactic. Meanwhile, Anderson Hood, plagued by bad luck, narrowly escapes death after drinking water, courtesy of a mysterious item that neutralizes the poison. Shaken, he seeks out Klein, whose calm demeanor contrasts with Anderson’s frantic state.

As Klein agrees to let Anderson join him at the hotel, he’s motivated by a desire to monitor the trouble-prone Anderson and prevent potential disasters. Unaware of the dangers lurking beneath the surface, Anderson attempts to regain composure, but his efforts are marred by his persistent bad luck. The presence of the mysterious item and Anderson’s near-death experience raise questions about the true nature of his curse.

With Anderson on the brink of collapse, Klein’s enigmatic persona remains steady, as he opens the door to face Anderson’s forced smile. The threads of intrigue continue to weave together, hinting at the dark forces at play and Klein’s calculated moves to stay ahead of the game.