Chapter 901 – The Mutated Paper Figurine
Klein decides to divine the origins of Azik’s copper whistle using a projection, fearing the True Creator’s retaliation if he were to use the real item. He carefully sets up the divination, and after chanting, he falls into a deep sleep and enters the dream world. There, he sees a dark and gloomy mausoleum with coffins containing corpses with white feathers on their backs, which suddenly float up and gaze at him.
The dream collapses, and Klein sees the corpses growing illusory black tubes that stab into their bodies, connected to an endless cold, sinister black fog. The fog emanates panting sounds, causing Klein’s skin to rot and producing white feathers stained with pale yellow oil. The projection of Azik’s copper whistle shatters into a blob of black fog.
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Klein awakens, feeling drained, but the mysterious space above the gray fog restores everything to normal. He’s left with an illusory black fog floating beside him, which he fuses with a Paper Angel, turning it serene and quiet with white feathers on its back. The paper figurine returns to its original state, but with feather-like patterns on its back, leaving Klein wondering what this mutated object can be used for.
Chapter 902 – Shadow
Colin Iliad transforms into a four-meter-tall Mythical Creature, his body now bluish-black and muscular, with intricate mystical patterns and symbols etched onto his skin. As a Demon Hunter, he wields two swords and leaps towards the former Chief, whose body is covered in white feathers. Meanwhile, Waite Chirmont and Lovia join the battle, unleashing powerful attacks against the monster.
As the fight rages on, Klein returns to the real world, only to find chaos erupting in Poto Harbor. A black hurricane ravages the area, accompanied by dark silver lightning, while void creatures and wraiths terrorize the city. Klein suspects that his divination has awakened an ancient, malevolent force concealed in the Berserk Sea, possibly linked to Death’s legacy or the Numinous Episcopate’s Artificial Death Project.
Klein hastily performs a ritual to sacrifice Azik’s copper whistle, hoping to avoid the object’s wrath. As the chaos subsides, he gazes out at the restored city, pondering the Numinous Episcopate’s potential response to the anomaly. The calm is short-lived, as Klein knows that the forces of darkness will continue to stir, and he must be prepared to face the consequences of his divination.
Chapter 903 – Scholar-type Bishop
Alger visits Cielf’s residence, where he’s offered a cup of Sonia blood wine, and under the guise of conversing, Alger discreetly surveys the area, noticing a glass window with dried Southern Continent flowers and leaves. After finishing the wine, Alger departs, and Cielf is seen discussing with an unknown person, deciding to relocate due to suspected suspicion. Meanwhile, Alger listens in on their conversation from a nearby garden, hinting at his mysterious abilities.
In West Balam, Danitz meets with Anderson, seeking guidance on acquiring a Language Comprehension charm from the Church of Knowledge. Anderson advises Danitz to mention his name and flaunt his knowledge of Northern Continent languages, implying that he lacks the time to learn Dutanese. The conversation uncovers Anderson’s fear of the Church’s tests, and Danitz gains confidence, eventually entering an ordinary house that doubles as a Church of Knowledge testing site.
Inside, Danitz encounters a grizzled elder, possibly a bishop, and approaches him with a smile, prepared to navigate the Church’s tests to obtain the charm. The scene shifts, leaving the reader curious about the outcome of Danitz’s endeavor and the implications of Cielf’s relocation, as well as Alger’s true intentions and abilities.
Chapter 904 – Analysis
Klein subconsciously rejects The Hanged Man’s prayer, but then trusts his experience and attention to detail, realizing that he must have reasons for not seeking The World’s help. Meanwhile, Klein receives a prayer scene from Little Sun, detailing the City of Silver’s exploration of the former Chief’s mausoleum, where they encountered the souls of their deceased relatives and an incomplete Mythical Creature form of the former Chief covered in white feathers. As Klein processes this information, he notices similarities between this scene and his previous divination of Azik’s copper whistle, leading him to suspect a connection between the City of Silver’s former Chief and the Numinous Episcopate’s Artificial Death Project.
Klein’s mind races as he pieces together the clues, considering the possibility that the Numinous Episcopate’s attempt at Artificial Death has achieved some success. He thinks that through sacrificial rituals, they may have influenced Death’s remains, generating sentience in an abstract, illusory Uniqueness that can assimilate with lower Sequence Beyonders. This method might involve the Underworld or Death’s domain, allowing the City of Silver to circumvent the force isolating the Forsaken Land of the Gods.
As Klein reflects on the City of Silver’s operation, he gains insight into Shepherd Elder Lovia’s mental condition, realizing that she believes the thin illusory black tubes are the key to escaping the Forsaken Land. He also senses that the Chief, who sought Little Sun’s help, foiled the True Creator’s ploy with the Fate Siphon charm. Meanwhile, Klein can’t help but feel a sense of unease, recognizing that people who do evil deeds under the guise of righteousness can be the most terrifying of all.
Chapter 905 – Psychological Blind Spot
Klein is on high alert as he observes a suspicious passenger hiding his face with a scarf on the liner. He suspects the man might be problematic, but brushes it off, focusing on his own divination above the gray fog, which predicts a smooth journey. However, a sudden typhoon erupts on the Berserk Sea, and Klein connects the dots, suspecting that the mysterious passenger might be a demigod or someone with a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact.
As the storm rages on, a gigantic flaming spear appears, and a middle-aged man with a high nose and blue eyes materializes on the deck. Klein recognizes the man from the dock, and his suspicions are confirmed. The man’s intimidating presence sends the tourists into a panic, and Klein prepares for the worst, knowing that a demigod’s involvement could lead to catastrophic consequences.
The mysterious passenger is revealed, and the middle-aged man interrogates him, seeking information about the person who hired him to carry an item and disguise himself. The tourist’s terrified responses only seem to enrage the blue-eyed man, leaving Klein wondering how this ordeal will play out and whether he can protect the innocent tourists on board.
Chapter 906 – Leonard’s Warning
As the crimson moon hides behind the clouds, the streets of Backlund’s North Borough come alive with mysterious activity. The mailbox at 7 Pinster Street suddenly spews out letters, bills, and newspapers, which eerily sort themselves out and disappear into the house. Meanwhile, in Kolain City, Leonard Mitchell receives a mental message from Pallez Zoroast, informing him of an important letter from Klein Moretti. The letter reveals that Dwayne Dantès has discovered traces of Ince Zangwill on Waypoint Island in the Berserk Sea, sparking Leonard’s thirst for revenge.
Pallez Zoroast sternly advises Leonard to remain cautious, emphasizing that his Sequence 6 status makes it impossible for him to exact vengeance on the powerful Ince Zangwill. Instead, he suggests that Leonard provide Klein with information and wait for further instructions. The old man also hints at a plan to inform the Church of Ince Zangwill’s location at the critical moment, ensuring that 0-08, the mysterious artifact, remains unaware of their intentions.
As Leonard processes this information, he remains silent, his mind racing with thoughts of revenge and strategy. The chapter ends with an air of anticipation, as the characters navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation with Ince Zangwill.
Chapter 907 – The Power of Mysticism
Klein Moretti, a Seer, navigates the eerie streets of Kolain City, where coffins serve as a popular mode of transportation, a testament to the city’s Dark worship traditions. As he walks, he notices a gentleman, dressed in white and black, exiting a coffin and entering the Lord of Storms cathedral, raising questions about the Church’s motives in preserving local customs. Klein’s curiosity leads him to explore the city’s bars, where he encounters two military “followers” searching for Dwayne Dantès.
Using his Faceless skills, Klein effortlessly evades the followers, switching directions and changing his appearance to blend in with the crowd. He then intercepts a disturbing scene where a local man is assaulting a young girl in a deserted alley. Klein’s arrival appears to paralyze the attacker, allowing the girl to escape, albeit shaken.
As the girl flees, Klein remains in the shadows, his presence still unknown to the would-be assailant and the frightened victim, who is now stumbling to escape her pursuer. The air is thick with tension, and the reader is left wondering what Klein’s next move will be and how this chance encounter will unfold.
Chapter 908 – Not Leaving Any Problems
In the Lower Lip District, Ulika, a plump man with a love for unique cigarettes, receives a mysterious visitor, Enzo, who appears uninterested in the local customs. As they converse, Ulika’s powerful spirituality warns him of impending danger, and the atmosphere on Canine Street becomes eerily silent. Suddenly, Ulika is overwhelmed by a sense of sleepiness, and a pale, ghostly girl appears attached to his back, sending chills down his spine.
Ulika barely resists the influence of a Nightmare and creates a bronze door with mysterious patterns, which leads to an endless darkness filled with indescribable eyes and strange, squirming objects. However, before he can open the door further, a pair of severed, pale palms appears out of thin air, pressing down on the door’s gap, halting its movement.
Meanwhile, above Unit 13, Soest, a Spirit Warlock, uses a golden sundial to summon a blinding, sunny light that engulfs the area, forcing the ghostly girl to evaporate and causing the bronze door to vanish. In the aftermath, a black, swollen corpse appears, which then bursts open to reveal a tiny, twisted version of Ulika, who swiftly escapes into a secret trapdoor, leaving the reader wondering what other secrets lie hidden in the shadows of Kolain City.
Chapter 909 – Serving Good Luck
Enzo, a former Monster and current Winner, navigates the steep and rocky staircase in the crimson moonlight, his excellent good luck guiding him. However, he senses something amiss in the shadows and discovers a figure from East Balam, who throws a matchstick that bursts into a ridiculous inferno, revealing a man in a formal suit and top hat. Without hesitation, Enzo lunges forward, rolling onto the lower street, as the marionette Oaf suddenly stands up and hurls a matchstick at Enzo’s previous position.
As Klein, the black-suited figure, emerges amidst the flames, Enzo narrowly escapes, only to be repeatedly blocked by Klein’s phasing abilities, creating the illusion of being besieged. Enzo’s intuition kicks in, and he suddenly slows down, realizing that Klein is waiting for another reason, not attacking him directly. With his heart racing, Enzo regains his fluidity and is about to make a break for the fence when he recalls a scene where he’s infected with ailments.
Enzo’s delight grows as he remembers the Green Essence ring, a token from a Primordial Moon believer, which can treat ailments and injuries. With newfound confidence, Enzo pretends to be unaware of the infection, exerting strength to make a final dash towards the fence, only to suddenly cough and slow down, leaving the reader wondering if he’ll escape the predicament.
Chapter 910 – Monster Pathway
Daly Simone and Leonard Mitchell cautiously make their way down the steep staircase, searching for Enzo, but find no signs of him or any clues. Daly’s sharp hearing picks up a gunshot and a weapon being dropped, leading her to believe Enzo is dead. However, Leonard is skeptical, wondering who could have killed Enzo, especially since the Red Gloves had used an anti-divination Sealed Artifact to prevent prediction.
Meanwhile, Klein Teleports back to his inn with his new marionette, a Beyonder of the Monster pathway. He realizes the marionette is inferior to Senor and can’t be hidden in a gold coin, but decides to use it as bait to lure another Wraith. Klein’s thoughts, however, are interrupted by his prudence, knowing that revealing his location in the Southern Continent could attract unwanted attention from the Rose School of Thought.
As Klein examines his new marionette, he discovers it’s a Sequence 5 Winner of the Fate pathway, granting it exceptional spiritual perception, acute intuition, and the ability to see the future. This revelation raises the stakes, and Klein’s next move could have far-reaching consequences in the intricate web of Beyonder politics.
Chapter 911 – Strange Scene
Klein’s hesitation turns into determination as he decides to use the Winner marionette to examine himself, hoping to uncover the secrets of the mysterious space on his body. He sets up a ritual, isolates the room, and sacrifices Creeping Hunger above the gray fog to ensure his safety. With the Flower of Blood on his left palm, he’s ready to face the unknown, despite his concerns about the ritual’s outcome.
As Klein gazes at himself through the Winner’s eyes, he’s met with an eerie scene: a resplendent door of light tainted with bluish-blackness, surrounded by grayish-white fog and squirming maggots with cryptic symbols. The experience overwhelms him, causing him to lose consciousness and memories. When he awakens, he’s left with more questions than answers, including a gruesome wound on his body that’s rapidly healing.
As Klein pieces together what happened, he realizes that his experiment was a narrow escape, thanks to the Flower of Blood. With his memories restored, he’s left wondering what other secrets his body holds and what lies ahead in the complex world of Beyonders.
Chapter 912 – Origins of the Artisan
Cattleya probes The Hanged Man about the mysterious Artisan, sensing his connection to a powerful faction with a strict hierarchy. Alger reveals the Artisan’s backstory, constructed to hide his true identity, as a creator of items for unaffiliated Beyonders in Bayam. The Artisan had contracted a strange disease and was monitored by Primordial Moon believers, who promised him a new life.
As Cattleya listens intently, she pieces together the Artisan’s situation, suspecting that he is controlled by those who targeted his weaknesses. She wonders how the Primordial Moon believers found him, given his cautious nature. Alger shares his theory that the Werewolf Beyonder characteristic, sold to the Artisan, had a latent problem involving a secret existence, leading to the Rose School of Thought’s interest.
The conversation ultimately reveals the Artisan’s name, Cielf, and his origins from Intis, sparking Cattleya’s curiosity. She connects Cielf to Emperor Roselle’s eldest son, Ciel, who had passed away under mysterious circumstances, fueling her suspicions that the Artisan might be a descendant of the prince.
Chapter 913 – Klein’s Preparatory Work
Klein tends to Enzo, who wears the Flower of Blood and Green Essence rings, as he prepares Creeping Hunger for sealing. However, he decides to keep the glove in the real world, anticipating a meeting with Mr. Azik. Klein’s careful planning is motivated by his desire to maintain a good impression and avoid revealing the secret of the gray fog.
As Klein hands over Creeping Hunger to Azik, the mysterious atmosphere shifts. Azik summons a dark, illusory bronze door, covered in ghastly symbols, which encases Creeping Hunger. The glove’s bloodstains rapidly recede, and it returns to its normal state, free from its maniacal urges. Azik returns the glove to Klein, who Feeling grateful, Klein reflects on the advantage of having a powerful backer.
With Creeping Hunger’s crisis averted, Klein’s preparations seem to be paying off. The Artisan, Cielf, remains an enigma, and Cattleya’s curiosity about his connection to Emperor Roselle’s son, Ciel, lingers. As Klein navigates the complex web of relationships and powers, the stakes continue to rise.
Chapter 914 – The Calling Deep Inside the Mausoleum
As Klein and the Black Tulip’s crew witness Admiral Hell Ludwell’s unexpected reaction, they’re left stunned. Instead of resisting or seeking help, Ludwell prostrates himself before Mr. Azik, addressing him as his master. Azik’s authority is reinforced as he questions Ludwell about the Numinous Episcopate’s Artificial Death Project, and Ludwell promptly hands over a mysterious black ring, which Azik wears on his left index finger.
The atmosphere shifts dramatically as Azik’s power is revealed, and the undead creatures, pirates, and even the flying wraiths cower in fear, bowing to him. Ludwell is then sentenced to become Klein’s marionette for a year, and a dark, illusory bronze door is imprinted on his forehead. Klein, still in shock, takes control of Ludwell’s Spirit Body Threads, and the pirate admiral becomes his puppet.
As the scene unfolds, Klein recovers his lost Murloc Cufflink, a small consolation amidst the imposing display of Azik’s power. The encounter leaves Klein and the readers wondering about the true extent of Azik’s abilities and the secrets surrounding the Numinous Episcopate’s Artificial Death Project.
Chapter 915 – Another “Me”
As Azik’s gaze intensifies, he begins to recount his past, revealing a life filled with sorrow, love, and power. He speaks of his resurrection, his struggles to recall his identity, and his subsequent journey to become a knight and a baron. He shares intimate details of his married life, his children, and the pride he felt when his son expressed his desire to follow in his footsteps.
Azik’s story is one of contrasts, showcasing a man both gentle and cruel, loving and distant. He speaks of his wife’s concerns about his changing nature, and the fear that lurked beneath her smiles. As he continues, Klein senses the familiarity of Mr. Azik, the man he thought he knew, but the tone is laced with a deeper sense of complexity.
The narrative takes a darker turn as Azik’s gaze drifts, and he recounts his multiple incarnations, each life a departure from the last. He speaks of the loves he’s experienced, the helplessness he’s felt, and the satisfaction he’s derived from his various lives. Yet, beneath the surface lies a sense of disconnection, a dissociation of his inner heart, leaving the reader wondering about the true extent of Azik’s power and the secrets he still harbors.
