Chapter 211 – Funeral
Within the guardroom exterior Chanis Gate, Leonard Mitchell sits vacant-eyed, nonetheless reeling from his current restoration and psychological numbness. In the meantime, the highly effective Beyonders of the Holy Cathedral create one other seal, debating the usage of a brand new holy merchandise to fill the ability vacuum left by the misplaced ashes of Saint Selena. They plan to suggest a gathering with the archbishops and high-ranking deacons to find out the most effective plan of action.
Seeka Tron, one of many Keepers, approaches Leonard with an unencrypted telegram from the Holy Cathedral, warning of Ince Zangwill and Sealed Artifact 0-08. This sparks a newfound willpower in Leonard, who now seeks revenge in opposition to Ince Zangwill. With a burning ardour in his eyes, he decides to use to affix the elite Pink Gloves staff, regardless of the dangers and excessive necessities.
As Leonard prepares to inform the households of the fallen Nighthawks, he pays a go to to Melissa, Klein’s sister, bearing the information of Klein’s heroic sacrifice. Melissa is left shaken and grief-stricken, not sure of learn how to course of the tragic lack of her brother. The stage is ready for a brand new chapter within the battle in opposition to evil, as Leonard and others metal themselves for the challenges forward.
Chapter 212 – Avenger
Within the northern a part of the Loen Kingdom, Klein resurrects in a cemetery, surrounded by his personal tombstone and grave. He’s shocked to find he’s nonetheless alive, however conscious that he can solely resurrect two extra instances at most. As he prepares to go away, he reminisces about his Clown skills and the despondent emotions of Melissa and Benson. Klein senses the existence of Azik’s copper whistle and digs it out, deciding to research the scenario earlier than summoning the messenger.
As he explores the cemetery, Klein searches for Captain’s tombstone, utilizing the topaz pendant to information him. He finally finds it, and the epitaph reads “The true guardian, Probably the most trusted companion, The Captain perpetually.” Klein is overwhelmed with feelings, recalling his time with Captain and the promise they saved Tingen. He vows to search out the one who killed him, utilizing divination to uncover the reality.
Klein enters the world above the grey fog, intent on discovering the id of his assassin. He writes down his divination assertion and falls right into a dream-like state, the place he sees a imaginative and prescient of a pair of latest leather-based boots, a pair of pale palms, and Saint Selena’s urn. The scene lastly reveals a middle-aged man with brief, darkish blond hair – the one who killed him.
Chapter 213 – One other Look
Klein divines Lanevus’s location, discovering him in Backlund, the “Metropolis of Cities,” the place Ince Zangwill has additionally gone. Nevertheless, the divination outcomes are obscure, hinting that Lanevus’s Sequence is larger than anticipated or that he’s acquired some advantages from serving to the True Creator’s son. Klein realizes he wants to lift his Sequence or accumulate highly effective mystical gadgets to actual revenge.
Klein decides to divine his alternatives for changing into highly effective, and the divination reveals Backlund because the place to realize this objective. A second imaginative and prescient reveals an impressive palace on a peak, which is likely to be associated to the Hornacis mountain vary and the Antigonus household’s treasures. Nevertheless, Klein decides to prioritize visiting Backlund first.
With a plan in thoughts, Klein exits the mysterious house above the grey fog and returns to the fabric world. He leaves the cemetery, avoiding guards, and walks by the peaceable night time, finally discovering himself again at his household’s residence. Nevertheless, he chooses to not go to, understanding it will trigger a stir. As an alternative, he continues to Iron Cross Avenue, feeling fatigue and realizing he must discover a option to maintain himself financially.
Chapter 214 – Land of Hope
As Klein steps off the steam locomotive in Backlund, the “Metropolis of Cities,” he’s struck by the thick yellow haze that shrouds the metropolis. Regardless of the gloom, he’s decided to benefit from his journey, donning a tuxedo and half high hat to mix in with town’s excessive society. With a pocket watch and cane in hand, he navigates the crowded station, pausing to examine his time and admire the chimney-like column spewing smoke into the air.
Klein has a plan to advance his Sequence, however he must discover a option to get hold of the formulation for the Sequence 7 potion. He decides to discover two avenues: infiltrating native Beyonder circles and utilizing the Antigonus household’s treasure as bait to lure the Secret Order out. Nevertheless, he’s cautious, understanding that the bait should be neither too good nor too dangerous, lest he attracts undesirable consideration from the Order’s chief, Zaratul.
As the chilliness of Backlund units in, Klein units off to discover a place to remain, choosing a modest terrace home in Cherwood Borough, the place he can preserve a low profile and keep away from drawing consideration from the native Nighthawks. With a weekly hire of 18 soli, he’s hopeful that this non permanent abode will function a stepping stone to reaching his final objective: exacting revenge on Lanevus.
Chapter 215 – Mrs. Sammer
As Klein settled into his second-class carriage on the steam metro, he witnessed a frantic seek for a teenage boy, who cleverly evaded his pursuers by circling again to the first-class carriage. Klein was impressed by the boy’s maturity and warning, noticing that he was fatigued, tense, and dispirited, but maintained a way of calm. The boy’s temporary presence was quickly forgotten because the practice arrived at Cherwood Borough, and Klein continued his mission to discover a place to remain.
He arrived at Minsk Avenue, the place he discovered the modest Unit 17 and met Mrs. Sammer, a captivating and refined lady in her thirties. As they sat in her elegantly adorned lounge, Klein was drawn to the distinctive hearth and intricately designed equipment pipes within the kitchen. Mrs. Sammer’s heat hospitality put him relaxed, they usually started discussing the rental of Unit 15, with Klein feigning curiosity within the property’s options.
Because the dialog unfolded, Klein continued to watch his environment, noticing the ornate decorations and splendid furnishings, all whereas sustaining his charming facade as Sherlock Moriarty. With the rental dialogue underway, Klein’s true intentions remained hidden, leaving Mrs. Sammer and the readers questioning what secrets and techniques lay beneath his polished exterior.
Chapter 216 – The Similar-old Gathering
Klein begins his day in Backlund’s Cherwood Borough, posting a discreet commercial for his personal investigation companies within the native Backlund Bulletin. He then prepares for a ritual, buying numerous herb powders and silver slices from close by shops, all whereas fastidiously managing his funds. As he creates the Holy Evening Powder, a vital ingredient for his ritual, he displays on his twin life as Sherlock Moriarty, personal detective, and his true intentions of infiltrating the Beyonder circle in Backlund.
Klein’s ideas drift to his mysterious employer, Miss Justice, and the enigmatic Mr. Hanged Man, questioning what surprises they could carry to their gathering. He additionally ponders his personal funds, understanding that his personal detective earnings can solely help a middle-class way of life, and that he’ll have to depend on investments or different means to amass the sources he must advance.
In the meantime, in a distant, grayish-black tower, Derrick Berg receives a mysterious message from The Idiot, beckoning him to organize for the gathering. As he tries to make sense of the cryptic warning, his teammates stay oblivious, too caught up in their very own tales of battling monstrous creatures within the darkness.
Chapter 217 – Mr. Doorways Description
Klein delves deeper into the historical past of the Fourth Epoch, courtesy of Mr. Door’s revelations. He learns in regards to the notorious Battle of the 4 Emperors, the place the Darkish Emperor, Blood Emperor, and Evening Emperor fell, and the Emperor of the Underworld, also referred to as Demise, emerged victorious. Nevertheless, Demise’s newfound energy got here at the price of insanity, and he finally teamed up with the Primordial Demoness to carry in regards to the Pale Catastrophe.
As Klein digests this data, he begins to type connections between the deities and their roles within the conflict. He wonders if Demise had already turn into a real deity through the Battle of the 4 Emperors and ponders the terrifying penalties of a mad deity. Mr. Door’s point out of the Legal guidelines of Beyonder Traits Indestructibility and Related Sequence Beyonder Traits Conservation sparks Klein’s curiosity, main him to invest in regards to the nature of Beyonders and the existence of an all-powerful creator.
Klein’s ideas are full of a mixture of awe and trepidation as he considers the implications of Mr. Door’s phrases. He raises his analysis of the Darkish Emperor, Blood Emperor, and Evening Emperor, believing them to be pre-eminent mighty figures near being deities. The darkness of the long run weighs closely on Klein’s thoughts, and he can’t assist however surprise if the tip of days is inevitable.
Chapter 218 – Free Common Data
Klein abandons his plan to succeed in a tacit understanding with the Church of the Everlasting Blazing Solar, deciding as a substitute to create chaos to control the scenario to his benefit. He receives a sudden go to from Zaratul, chief of the Secret Order, however the diary pages he’s been studying don’t present any perception into the rationale behind the go to. As an alternative, the pages reveal Roselle’s transformation of the Intis Kingdom right into a republic, his subsequent reforms, and his eventual declaration as Caesar.
Klein senses energy struggles amongst Beyonders behind Roselle’s loss of life and wonders in regards to the true circumstances. He remembers Grimm, one of many 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, dying within the Sea of Fog and suspects a connection to the tiny island the place extraordinary beings have been found. The diary pages additionally point out Roselle’s intention to research the Secret Order, which sparks Klein’s curiosity.
As Klein units the diary apart, he ponders the point out of an all-powerful and omniscient God, just like the Metropolis of Silver’s customs. He hints at sharing extra details about Roselle’s diary, capturing the eye of Miss Justice, The Hanged Man, and The Solar. With a mild smile, Klein affords to share extra, leaving his companions intrigued and desirous to be taught extra.
Chapter 219 – Clarification
Klein reveals the contents of Roselle’s diary, piquing the curiosity of The Hanged Man, Justice, and The Solar. The Hanged Man, Alger, asks what cost Klein needs in alternate for the knowledge, and Klein requests details about the Secret Order, an historic and secret group. Alger agrees to assist, and Justice Audrey, desirous to take part, joins the deal, as she has entry to data in Backlund’s Beyonder circles.
The Solar, Derrick, additionally decides to make use of his reserved cost to alternate for the reply. Klein explains the idea of Related Sequences, the place Excessive-Sequence Beyonders can alternate with different pathways, citing the instance of the Demise pathway’s Sequence 5, Gatekeeper, being exchangeable with the Big pathway’s Sequence 4, Demon Hunter. This revelation surprises and delights Audrey, who realizes that Sequence pathways aren’t fastened and may be switched with out risking insanity.
Because the deal is struck, Klein’s companions are intrigued, and the ambiance is full of anticipation. The deal could maintain the important thing to unlocking the secrets and techniques of the Secret Order and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Roselle’s loss of life. The results of this new data will probably have far-reaching implications, and Klein’s calculated transfer could also be step one in uncovering a deeper fact.
Chapter 220 – Kleins Sacrificial Trial
Because the deal unfolds, Justice Audrey and The Hanged Man Alger show blended reactions to Klein’s proposal, which includes an “try” to make a transaction simpler and safer. Alger, cautious of Klein’s true intentions, agrees to cooperate, whereas Audrey, thrilled by the prospect, restrains her impatience. Klein explains that the ritual will contain sacrificing Beyonder supplies to him, which he’ll then bestow upon Audrey. This idea exceeds Audrey’s creativeness, however she quickly understands its benefits and praises Klein’s ingenuity.
As Klein gives additional directions, a way of anticipation and wariness settles over the group. Alger stays cautious, attempting to discern Klein’s true objective behind the ritual, whereas Derrick seems on, puzzled by the others’ reactions. Klein, in the meantime, is assured in his designed ceremony, which he believes will create an illusory gate above the grey fog, just like the Door of Summoning.
With the ritual preparations underway, the ambiance is full of a mixture of pleasure and apprehension. The result of this experiment is unsure, and Klein is ready to switch the prices to Justice and The Hanged Man. Because the group begins to memorize the image and put together for the ritual, Klein’s enigmatic smile hints on the prospects and dangers that lie forward.
Chapter 221 – The Tarot Membership at a Increased Stage
Alger Wilson stands within the captain’s cabin of the Blue Avenger, meticulously organising the ritual to summon The Idiot. With a Seafarer’s reminiscence, he shortly completes the advanced image, and the ambiance is full of anticipation and wariness. As he recites the traditional incantation, the room is stirred by spiraling gales, and the air is infused with spirituality.
The ritual takes a shocking flip because the winds collide, and an illusory door materializes, symbolizing The Idiot. Alger, trembling with worry and pleasure, affords the Rainbow Salamander’s pituitary gland to the door, and right away, it disappears, abandoning a way of accomplishment and surprise. The Idiot’s deep voice echoes in his ears, acknowledging his success.
Because the ritual concludes, Alger ponders the implications of The Idiot’s rising powers, questioning if he’ll finally enter the true world. In the meantime, Klein, now in possession of the pituitary gland, revels in his achievement, anticipating the Tarot Membership’s future miracles. Audrey, restlessly ready for the end result, struggles to comprise her pleasure and worry of potential failure. Because the stakes rise, the group edges nearer to unlocking the secrets and techniques of the mysterious world above the grey fog.
Chapter 222 – The First Job
Klein, now a detective, awaits his first mission in his spacious however comparatively empty lounge. The doorbell rings, and he solutions it to search out an outdated woman, Granny Doris, and her grandson, Jurgen, standing earlier than him. They’ve come to request his assist in discovering Granny Doris’s beloved cat, Brody, who went lacking the earlier night time.
Granny Doris describes Brody as a energetic black cat with stunning inexperienced eyes and a love for cooked hen breast. Klein agrees to tackle the case, regardless of feeling that it’s not the detective work he had envisioned. As they head to Granny Doris’s residence, Jurgen confides in Klein that Brody’s disappearance has had a profound impact on his grandmother’s psychological state, inflicting her to listen to unusual noises and imagine that Brody is in misery.
At Granny Doris’s darkish and quiet residence, Klein searches for clues, discovering strands of black cat fur in Brody’s favourite field. As he pretends to watch the environment, he silently recites a divination sentence, secretly manipulating his silver-inlaid cane to face by itself, unnoticed by Jurgen and Granny Doris.
Chapter 223 – Three Issues
Klein navigates a posh dialog with Ian, the teenage boy who employed him to research the mysterious case of Detective Zreal. Ian suspects that Zreal was in a managed state, unable to ship out misery alerts, and requests Klein’s assist in figuring out his present situation. As they negotiate the phrases of the investigation, Klein makes use of his crafty to gauge Ian’s information of mysticism and Beyonder powers, however Ian stays tight-lipped.
Their settlement settles on a five-pound advance cost, with extra duties to be accomplished by Ian after the mission. As Ian prepares to go away, he reveals his obsessive-compulsive tendencies by meticulously arranging the cost notes. Klein, intrigued by the complexity of the case, accepts the cost and watches Ian depart.
Again in his lounge, Klein makes an attempt a divination to uncover hidden Beyonder components within the case, however the consequence fails, indicating that Ian has withheld essential data. Undeterred, Klein prepares for his undercover investigation, donning a disguise and making his option to 138 Rose Avenue, the place he begins to surveil the home, hidden within the shadows of an Intis parasol tree.
Chapter 224 – Metaphysics-styled Detective
Klein’s undercover investigation takes a darkish flip as he infiltrates the mysterious 138 Rose Avenue home, the place he discovers a grotesque scene in his dream, revealing Detective Zreal’s destiny. The detective’s corpse is overrun with maggots, and his face is ravaged, with half of his lips bitten off. Klein’s expertise permits him to keep up composure, and he decides to speak with the soul of one of many males in black coats, utilizing his Amantha extract and Eye of the Spirit remedy.
As Klein enters the psychological airplane, he discovers that the person was despatched by Meursault, the dark-skinned chief of the group chasing Ian, to attend for the boy at Zreal’s residence. The person reveals that Meursault is an ‘executioner’ of the Zmanger gang, and solely the boss can order him. This data sends Klein’s thoughts reeling, as he items collectively the mysteries surrounding the case.
After concluding his investigation, Klein meticulously cleans up and exits the home, utilizing his Clown skills to lock the window from the surface. He navigates the darkish streets of Backlund, counting on intuition to search out his means by the East Borough. Abruptly, pairs of eyes seem within the darkness, and Klein prepares for a confrontation, reaching for his Requiem Attraction and tarot playing cards, and activating his Spirit Imaginative and prescient.
Chapter 225 – Unnoticeable Steering
Klein retreats from the sewers, opting to not take dangers in issues that don’t contain him. He returns to his rented room, adjustments out of his disguise, and takes a rented carriage again to Cherwood Borough. After guaranteeing he’s not being adopted, he enters his home, the place he’s finally awoken by Ian’s go to.
Ian is shocked to be taught that Klein has already discovered Zreal’s corpse, and he agrees to accompany Klein to the crime scene. As they navigate the sewers, Ian is impressed by Klein’s skilled coaching and abilities. On the website, Ian is overcome with nausea upon seeing the mutilated physique, however Klein’s Quelaag’s Oil helps him settle down.
After confirming the physique’s id, Ian thanks Klein and suggests calling the police. Klein deems his mission full and requests data on acquiring a gun and bullets and not using a full class weapon allow. Ian directs him to Bravehearts Bar, the place Kaspars Kalinin might help. As they half methods, Klein has a sense they’ll meet once more. He then hides in a secluded nook, maintaining a tally of the sewer entrance.
