Chapter 136 – The Stumped Klein
Klein’s investigation takes a stunning flip as he encounters a mysterious oil portray in a motel, depicting a person who seems uncannily like Mr. Azik, a determine from fourteen or fifteen hundred years in the past. The proprietor of the motel, a nervous blond man, claims that the portray is a replica made by his grandfather, who discovered the unique in an historic fortress over forty years in the past. Klein’s interrogation yields few concrete solutions, however he senses that the reality behind the portray and its connection to Mr. Azik is way extra sinister.
As Klein displays on the encounter, he begins to formulate theories about Mr. Azik’s true nature, together with the potential for immortality or reincarnation. He remembers recollections of his interactions with Mr. Azik, looking for clues that may clarify the person’s enigmatic previous. Klein’s deductions lead him to suspect that Mr. Azik could have lived for over a thousand years, probably dropping his recollections in a cyclical sample, and that his desires could also be fragments of previous lives.
Along with his thoughts racing with prospects, Klein ponders whether or not to share his findings with Captain Dunn, conscious that unraveling the reality about Mr. Azik’s identification may have far-reaching penalties. Because the thriller deepens, Klein’s willpower to uncover the reality solely grows stronger, pushed by a way of unease and fascination with the secrets and techniques that lie hidden within the shadows.
Chapter 137 – Metropolis of Silver
Derrick stands within the Mortuary, surrounded by the eerie ambiance of the Metropolis of Silver, as he’s confronted with an unspeakable horror – ending the lives of his personal mother and father. The elder, wearing an extended black gown, urges him to attract the silver sword and fulfill the cursed destiny of the Folks of the Darkish, who’re forsaken by God. Derrick’s recollections of his loving household flash earlier than his eyes as he reluctantly takes the sword, his imaginative and prescient blurring with tears and blood as he completes the grotesque process.
As Derrick flees the Mortuary, he’s consumed by grief and despair, his thoughts reeling with the burden of his future. He stumbles again to his empty, chilly home, looking for solace within the crystal ball his father as soon as used to worship a long-forgotten deity. With desperation, he pleads to the Magnificent Deity to free the Folks of the Darkish from their cursed destiny, providing his personal life in trade.
Within the midst of Derrick’s anguish, a darkish purple glow erupts from the crystal ball, casting an ominous gentle on the younger boy’s future. The destiny of the Metropolis of Silver, and Derrick’s personal future, hangs precariously within the stability because the darkness closes in round him.
Chapter 138 – Big Pathway
Klein listens intently as Derrick recounts the tragic historical past of the Metropolis of Silver, a world ravaged by monsters and darkness. The younger man’s story speaks of a catastrophic occasion that triggered humanity’s Darkish Ages, forcing the individuals of the Metropolis of Silver to fend for themselves amidst the chaos. Derrick’s descriptions evoke a way of despair, and Klein senses the ache and sorrow emanating from him.
As Derrick continues, Klein’s curiosity is piqued by the point out of Black-Confronted Grass, a mysterious plant that allowed the Metropolis of Silver’s inhabitants to outlive. He learns in regards to the distinctive system of timekeeping within the Metropolis, the place “day” and “night time” are outlined by the frequency of lightning storms. Derrick’s story weaves a mesmerizing narrative, hinting on the existence of secret organizations and mysterious Sequence pathways.
Klein’s eyes gentle up as Derrick reveals the names of the Big Sequence pathway, together with the Beyonder Warrior, Gladiator, and Weapons Grasp. He senses a connection between this historic sequence and the one managed by the Church of the God of Fight. As Derrick finishes talking, Klein’s thoughts races with questions, his analytical thoughts working time beyond regulation to unravel the mysteries of the Metropolis of Silver and its connections to the world past.
Chapter 139 – Finding out 3-0782
Because the crimson gentle dissipates, Derrick Berg finds himself again in his room, the crystal ball shattered, and a mysterious image etched on the again of his palm. He’s not misplaced, however nonetheless stuffed with grief and ache. In the meantime, Klein Moretti, the chief of the Tarot Membership, displays on his current recruitment of Derrick, considering he’s tricked him into becoming a member of. Klein’s focus shifts to the Metropolis of Silver, the place not less than three Excessive-Sequence Beyonders exist, and he begins to plan his subsequent transfer.
Klein returns to the inn, the place he meets up with Dunn and Frye, discussing their investigations into the mysterious wraith. They share their findings, and Klein reveals he didn’t fall for a rip-off involving a pretend vintage oil portray. The dialog turns to their subsequent mission: eradicating Sealed Artifact 3-0782 from the city to stop its affect from affecting the inn’s inhabitants. Klein volunteers to tackle the duty, and Frye agrees to accompany him handy over the artifact.
Because the group prepares for his or her mission, tensions simmer beneath the floor. Klein’s crafty and analytical thoughts are on full show as he navigates the complicated net of secrets and techniques and mysteries within the Metropolis of Silver. With the stakes rising, the stage is about for an exhilarating journey that can take a look at the bounds of Klein and his companions.
Chapter 140 – Knowledgeable At Courting Dying
Klein, nonetheless reeling from his current encounter with the mysterious golden liquid, decides to aim a divination to uncover its origins. As he recites the divination assertion, he’s thrust right into a vivid dreamworld the place he witnesses a golden, blazing solar and a wave of pure, clear gentle. However the expertise takes a darkish flip when the imaginative and prescient abruptly cuts off, leaving Klein’s physique Charred and his thoughts reeling.
As he struggles to grasp what simply occurred, Klein realizes that his divination has prompted unprecedented harm to the mysterious area above the grey fog, shattering the traditional bronze desk and crumbling the lofty palace. He’s left shaken, fearing that he could have narrowly escaped dying and vowing to be extra cautious in his future experiments.
Within the aftermath, Klein displays on the expertise, distilling beneficial data from his transient encounter with the Everlasting Blazing Solar. He information his findings, together with essential warnings and insights into the realm of the Solar, and begins to formulate new guidelines for his Seer precept. As he processes the revelations, Klein’s willpower to navigate the complicated net of secrets and techniques and mysteries within the Metropolis of Silver solely grows stronger.
Chapter 141 – Nightmare
Klein, nonetheless reeling from his current divination experiment, takes a second to gather himself, reflecting on the unprecedented harm he could have prompted to the mysterious area above the grey fog. As he struggles to grasp the aftermath, he realizes the significance of warning and begins to formulate new guidelines for his Seer precept. With the Mutated Solar Sacred Emblem safely saved away, Klein awaits Corpse Collector Frye’s arrival, utilizing Quelaag’s Oil to refresh his thoughts and combat off fatigue.
Frye’s well timed arrival brings a way of aid, and Klein fingers over the symbol, downplaying his exhaustion. As their assembly concludes, Klein returns to the inn, his weariness lastly getting the higher of him. His desires, nevertheless, are quickly invaded by Captain Dunn, who silently observes him from outdoors the window of two Daffodil Road.
Klein’s dream shifts, and he finds himself seated on the dinner desk, the place Dunn unexpectedly enters, devouring the meal with haste. The grey-eyed Captain’s unorthodox habits leaves Klein bewildered, uncertain what to make of this unusual encounter.
Chapter 142 – Affiliation
Klein meets with Daxter Guderian, a Spectator, to debate Hood Eugen, a affected person within the asylum who’s a member of the Psychology Alchemists. Daxter reveals that Hood Eugen appears to be coaching his Beyonder powers, presumably utilizing an “appearing methodology” to withstand the detrimental affect of his potion. Klein, intrigued, begins to suppose deeply in regards to the implications, realizing that even a Sequence 7 member like Daxter doesn’t know the “appearing methodology”, which could possibly be hiding in plain sight inside historic organizations just like the Church of the Evernight Goddess.
As Klein delves deeper into his ideas, he suspects that the Church may concentrate on the “appearing methodology” however selected to maintain it hidden for some cause. He plans to research additional by looking for information of Beyonders within the Church who digested their potions rapidly. In the meantime, Klein reassures Daxter, who’s struggling along with his personal psychological well being, that as a subsidiary member of the Nighthawks, he’ll obtain assist to take care of management.
Daxter, nevertheless, sees by way of Klein’s partial dishonesty, asking what he actually desires from him. Klein smiles, leaving the reply open-ended, as their dialog involves a detailed.
Chapter 143 – The Fools Actual-time Translator
Klein paces across the small taking pictures vary, pondering the intent of the Church of the Evernight Goddess relating to the Seer pathway. He suspects that they could be hiding the “appearing methodology” and wonders if Nighthawks who select this pathway may turn into “vengeful spirits” for the Antigonus household. This sparks intense wariness in direction of the Church’s higher-ups, making him rethink brazenly handing over the particular utility to turn into a Clown.
As Klein collects himself, he continues along with his day by day taking pictures apply and upkeep. Upon returning residence, he encounters Elizabeth, Melissa’s classmate, who has come to thank him for his divination that helped her overcome her nightmares. Klein humors her and is relieved that his rationalization wasn’t essential. He then consolidates his ideas, resolving to take issues one step at a time.
On this planet above the grey fog, Klein performs a divination, asking if he ought to receive the Clown potion by way of the Nighthawks. The reply is constructive, and he feels it’s acceptable. Nonetheless, he is aware of that future sequences shall be difficult and decides to noticeably develop his Tarot Membership. Klein then makes use of his talents to contact the youth from the Metropolis of Silver, searching for to know if he revealed the occasions on this world to the six-member council.
Chapter 144 – Three-Manner Deal
Klein’s Tarot Membership gathering commences with Audrey searching for the Telepathist potion system in trade for brand spanking new pages of Roselle’s diary. She awkwardly presents financial compensation, which Klein humors, suggesting she obtain the system as soon as she totally digests the Spectator potion. The Solar, Derrick Berg, unexpectedly intervenes, revealing his data of the Telepathist pathway and its connection to the Dragon race, a lot to Klein’s dismay.
Derrick’s hasty phrases expose his origins, linking the Metropolis of Silver to the Big King’s imperial family and its historical past with the Dragon race. Klein correctly refrains from intervening, permitting Derrick to proceed and solidify his enigmatic picture within the eyes of the opposite members. Audrey and Alger are left intrigued, sensing that Klein is already conscious of the Metropolis of Silver’s secrets and techniques.
Because the dialog unfolds, Derrick’s questions in regards to the group’s city-state affiliations are met with an air of secrecy, leaving him to marvel in regards to the true nature of the Tarot Membership members. Amidst the trade, Klein’s calm and enigmatic demeanor solely provides to the intrigue, as he appears to be pulling the strings from behind the scenes, orchestrating a grander scheme.
Chapter 145 – Request for Cooperation
Klein’s eyes slender as he reads the diary pages, shocked by the revelation that some Sequence pathways are interchangeable after Sequence 5. He commits the data to reminiscence, conscious that Emperor Roselle’s phrases could be true or FALSE. Klein ponders the implications, questioning which pathways are related to the Seer pathway. His ideas are interrupted as he shifts his focus to the Tarot Membership members, smiling at their interactions.
Audrey shares the replace on the open number of authorities officers by way of examinations, which has garnered the King and Prime Minister’s help. Alger mocks the King’s determination, whereas Klein worries about his brother Benson’s probabilities within the upcoming examinations. Audrey requests the additional fee promised by Alger for delivering information in regards to the King’s determination on the Feysac Empire.
The dialog continues, with Derrick’s enigmatic presence nonetheless lingering within the air. Klein stays calm, orchestrating the grand scheme from behind the scenes. Because the assembly unfolds, the Tarot Membership members proceed to intrigue one another, unaware of the secrets and techniques Klein has uncovered from Roselle’s diary.
Chapter 146 – Creeping Starvation
Audrey inquires in regards to the magical merchandise, Creeping Starvation, possessed by Qilangos, studying that it requires a dwelling individual’s soul and flesh to satiate its starvation each different day. Alger reveals that Qilangos’s talents, together with driving targets loopy and summoning gentle, are probably results of the magical merchandise. Derrick all of a sudden interjects, linking Qilangos’s powers to the Shepherd Sequence job, which may swallow and management different Beyonder souls, making them extraordinarily formidable.
Klein’s expression modifications, however he maintains his calm demeanor, intrigued by the revelation. Derrick explains that Shepherds can make the most of the talents of the souls they eat, making them unpredictable and highly effective. The group realizes that Creeping Starvation could also be just like a Sealed Artifact, sparking Klein’s curiosity about different Sequence pathways and Sealed Artifacts.
Because the dialog unfolds, Audrey’s willpower to take down Qilangos grows, and she or he considers providing a worth to steer Mr. Idiot to intervene. Nonetheless, she acknowledges that such a robust determine can’t be simply swayed. With newfound understanding, Audrey accepts the mission to seek out Qilangos, however expresses uncertainty about her capability to succeed.
Chapter 147 – Night time Customer
Klein receives the investigation report from Detective Henry, paying the remaining 4 kilos in money. He leaves the workplace, removes his masks, and searches for an acceptable cafe to arrange the report. After discovering an honest cafe, he evaluations the report, noting 1179 buildings with darkish purple chimneys and 546 buildings with the particular chimney described by the requester. He identifies 25 buildings with modified tenants and plans to research 15 of them that day, utilizing his non secular sense to acknowledge the indicators from his dream.
As Klein investigates the buildings, he stays cautious, conscious that the mastermind behind the coincidences could have left no traces. He visits 15 buildings earlier than dinner however finds none that match the one from his dream. Undeterred, he analyzes the chances, contemplating that the individual could be assured, unaware of publicity, or being protected by one other energy. With no leads, Klein returns residence, making ready dinner for Benson and Melissa.
The night unfolds quietly, with the siblings bidding one another goodnight and retreating to their rooms. Klein’s investigation continues, pushed by his willpower to uncover the reality behind the mysterious Qilangos and Creeping Starvation.
Chapter 148 – Messenger
Klein meets with Daly, a translucent Spirit Medium, who praises his distinctive knowledge and open thoughts for greedy the “appearing methodology” of controlling the potion. Daly reveals that the Church of the Evernight Goddess is aware of in regards to the methodology, however doesn’t share it with Nighthawks, requiring them to swear to not reveal it to anybody. Those that grasp the tactic can turn into high-ranking deacons and even Grounded Angels, however the Church’s motives for secrecy stay unclear.
Daly explains that she hopes Klein will inform Dunn in regards to the “appearing methodology” and shares her personal experiences, together with her failure to grasp it initially. She requests Klein’s assist in uncovering the Church’s causes for hiding the tactic, providing to offer steering and help in return. Klein agrees, and Daly teaches him a ritualistic magic to summon a particular spirit that may ship messages between them.
As Klein learns the magic, he realizes its uniqueness lies in praying to oneself, avoiding the constraints of a god’s area. Nonetheless, the energy of the magic depends upon the person’s energy. Daly warns Klein to be exact within the ritual to keep away from attracting a terrifying monster. With this new data, Klein is set to uncover the reality behind the mysterious Qilangos and Creeping Starvation, and he seems ahead to receiving Daly’s steering sooner or later.
Chapter 149 – Direct Trace
Klein shares his realization in regards to the “appearing methodology” with Captain Dunn, rigorously avoiding mentioning the time period instantly. He explains that the names of Sequence potions embody a set of ideas that assist Nighthawks acquire management over them, and that these ideas are hidden, requiring them to make conclusions from their corresponding job. Dunn listens intently, his expression unreadable, however Klein senses that he may not totally perceive the implications.
As Klein prepares to go away for his mysticism classes with Outdated Neil, he encounters two new clerks within the workplace and makes a psychological be aware to submit his particular utility to Dunn quickly. Upon arriving on the armory, he finds Outdated Neil dispirited and scuffling with constipation, which he had tried to alleviate by way of ritualistic magic. Klein makes use of his Spirit Imaginative and prescient to evaluate Outdated Neil’s well being and finds some darkness and impurities in his digestive system, however nothing too severe.
With Outdated Neil’s well being issues addressed, Klein presents to assist guard the armory and research, permitting Outdated Neil to relaxation. As he observes the scenario, Klein stays decided to uncover the reality behind the mysterious Qilangos and Creeping Starvation, and he seems ahead to receiving steering from Daly sooner or later. In the meantime, he continues to navigate the complicated net of relationships and secrets and techniques throughout the Nighthawks, cautious to not reveal an excessive amount of about his personal understanding of the “appearing methodology.”
Chapter 150 – Aziks Discovery
Klein returns residence, the place Melissa greets him with pleasure, having purchased groceries for dinner. Nonetheless, Klein informs her he’ll be leaving for Lamud City to assist Mr. Azik, a Khoy College trainer, and gained’t return till daybreak. He departs, assembly Azik, who has employed a rented carriage for his or her journey. As they strategy the traditional deserted fortress, Azik’s solemn expression and quickened tempo put Klein on excessive alert, sensing one thing is amiss.
Upon arriving on the fortress, Azik’s demeanor modifications, his eyes taking over a dreamy tone as he recounts recollections of the fortress from his desires. Klein’s Spirit Imaginative and prescient reveals the reality: Azik is related to the fortress, and his phrases ship shivers down Klein’s backbone. The mysteries surrounding Azik’s previous deepen, and Klein begins to marvel if the person is certainly the first-generation Baron Lamud, a transcendental creature.
As they enter the fortress’s basement, Azik opens the key door with ease, main Klein to the coffin the place Frye had been. The coffin is now closed, and the nice and cozy feeling is gone, changed by an air of sorrow. Azik’s emotional outburst, wailing in ache and sorrow, forces Klein to retreat, sensing the darkness emanating from Azik. As Azik regains composure, Klein waits cautiously, uncertain of what to anticipate subsequent.
