Lord of Mysteries: Starting As A Reader

Tracy wasn't already back on the "Black Death" previously, was she? How did she end up like this again... Did she encounter her mother again, or an even more terrifying enemy?

According to the information "Tower" revealed at the last Tarot Club, her birth mother and foster mother were likely both controlled by the Intis special envoy... Did they act again?

Is that special envoy determined to capture the entire "White Saintess" family in one fell swoop?

However, Tracy was previously ordered to transport native slaves, and now she herself has been picked up by island natives and "sold" to me...

In a way, this could be considered karmic retribution, right?

With thoughts swirling, Klein temporarily set this matter aside and continued to browse other prayers from Sea God believers. Soon, he saw several similar "sacrifice" requests, clearly from the same group of fishermen.

Tracy still had some luck; these fishermen were currently on a relatively remote, uninhabited island, and no one had discovered this matter yet...

While thinking this, Klein also saw another "message" that caught his attention.

It came from Karat, Edmonton, and other former high-ranking members of the Sea God Church. They reported that the Governor's Mansion had hired them to find the whereabouts of "Vice Admiral of Ailment."

The Governor's Mansion... The Governor's Mansion again? They invited me to a banquet before... and now they're looking for Tracy's whereabouts... Is there a connection here?

Thinking this, Klein picked up the "Scepter of the Sea God" and poured his spirituality into a light spot.

He did not issue a broadcast-style oracle, as this might be an unbearable burden for him and not easy to keep secret.

He selected the leader among the fishermen who requested "sacrifice" and said in a deep voice against a backdrop of surging waves:

"Hide her, protect her well.

"Do not let others discover her."

After saying this, Klein did not explain, nor did he accept the sacrifice. He only noted down the location of the island where those fishermen were.

He hadn't initially intended to specifically save Tracy; letting her atone for her actions this way would also be a good choice... But now, he had to first figure out what happened to her.

Moreover, he vaguely felt that saving this "Vice Admiral of Ailment" would be more beneficial to him.

Temporarily putting this matter aside, Klein threw the "Scepter of the Sea God" back into the clutter, then materialized "The World's" dummy. Only then did he touch Miss Temperance's crimson star with his spirituality, sending her the image of "The World" requesting a meeting.

A moment later, Sharon's figure appeared in the ancient palace above the gray fog. She wore a small black soft cap and a matching Gothic court dress. As soon as she was seated, she turned to "The World" at the lowest seat, parting her lips to ask: "What happened?"

They've only been apart for a day, he couldn't have caused another major incident, could he?

Upon being asked, Klein didn't keep her in suspense, directly stating: "I just tried to contract a messenger... and ended up summoning a lady with four heads..."

Four heads... Sharon's eyes moved, but she didn't speak, only quietly watched him, waiting for him to continue.

"When signing the contract, she left the name 'Reinette Tinekerr.'"

Saying this, Klein materialized the image of the messenger lady before Sharon's eyes.

Looking at the figure holding four golden-haired, red-eyed heads, Sharon's gaze froze, and her doll-like face suddenly showed intense emotional change.

She blurted out:

"Teacher!

"She truly still exists!"

She had vaguely sensed this possibility in some of her teacher's biographies rewarded on the earlier floors of the "Dream Labyrinth Tower," so her joy at this moment outweighed her shock.

This was the first time Klein had seen Miss Sharon so agitated. Unfortunately, with the gray fog obstructing, he couldn't see her exact expression...

"Is it really your teacher, Master Daniel's sister from over 700 years ago?" After thinking for a moment, Klein asked again for confirmation.

"Her state isn't right, but it's Teacher," Sharon confirmed, then shifted her gaze from the image and asked Klein: "What was your messenger's summoning incantation?"

"The spirit that wanders about the unfounded,

The friendly creature that can be subordinated,

The messenger that belongs to Gehrman Sparrow" Klein knew she had deep feelings for her teacher, so he naturally wouldn't intentionally play coy here.

"Thank you," Sharon said sincerely after writing down the incantation.

Klein knew she was thanking him for facilitating her meeting with her teacher, so he genuinely felt happy for her, humbly saying: "It was just a coincidence."

Sharon pursed her lips and said nothing more.

Guessing that she must want to see her teacher sooner, Klein didn't keep her long. After briefly mentioning the messenger lady's "fees," he pretended to request Mr. Fool to send her back to reality.

After this, Klein took the opportunity to divine the purpose of the Bayam Governor, but due to insufficient prerequisite conditions, he didn't obtain any useful information.

Just as he was tapping the edge of the long table, deep in thought, and preparing to return to the real world.

Suddenly, among the crimson stars quietly suspended in the boundless gray fog, one abruptly lit up, spreading out light like water!

It expanded and contracted, contracted and expanded, unusually conspicuous.

And this was a crimson "star" that did not belong to any current member of the Tarot Club.

Today is really busy... Who could it be? Someone like Miss Justice, Mr. Hanged Man, Mr. Tower, Little Sun, who has a connection with the gray fog through certain items? Klein thoughtfully extended his spirituality, not responding, but merely observing.

As Klein's spirituality touched it, the constantly expanding and contracting crimson "star" revealed the images and sounds it contained:

A black-haired lady in classical robes lay on the floor, writhing painfully and contortedly.

She held what seemed like an ordinary astrolabe in one hand and a short scepter less than an forearm's length in the other. Her strong will to survive almost broke through the crimson "star's" confines, directly reaching Klein's ears.

Klein could even clearly see the muscles on her cheeks tearing open, with flesh and blood condensing inside, as if turning into eyeballs; her ears stretched outwards, like trumpets; her fingers clawed vivid bloodstains onto the floor.

What bothered Klein even more was the pair of cold, ruthless, nearly transparent eyes with no eyelashes hovering above the lady.

Old Neil also had such a pair of eyes behind him! "Hidden Sage"?!

Klein leaned back against his chair, preparing to save this lady.

With his "hatred" for the "Hidden Sage," he subconsciously didn't want the latter to succeed.

He thought for a moment, then once again summoned the "Scepter of the Sea God," pointing it remotely at the corresponding "star."

His spirituality surged forth, pouring into the crimson light that flowed like water.

This time, he established a mysterious and stable connection with relative ease.

The black-haired lady's figure instantly appeared beside the long bronze table, sitting on a chair that did not belong to any of the current Tarot Club members.

The lady clearly hadn't grasped the situation yet. After tentatively conversing with Klein for a few sentences and learning that the great existence before her was revered as "The Fool," she recalled what had just happened to her and fell silent again.

After a few seconds, she spoke with a somewhat deep voice:

"My name is Cattelya, and I have the nickname 'Admiral of Stars.'

"Mr. Fool, did you save me?"

"Admiral of Stars"? I'm currently on "Vice Admiral Iceberg's" ship, my believers coincidentally found "Vice Admiral of Ailment," and now I've pulled "Admiral of Stars" onto the gray fog...

If I go out later and encounter "Admiral of Pale"'s "Pale Saintess," would this mean I've established contact with all the female pirate admirals in one day?

After complaining inwardly, Klein maintained "The Fool's" posture and asked Cattelya some questions about the Moses Ascetic Order, the "Hermit of Concealment," and Madam Yalolan. Then, after she actively expressed her willingness to join the Tarot gathering, he allowed her to choose a Tarot card.

Cattelya glanced around and said directly:

"The Hermit."

.....

On the "Golden Dream," inside the captain's cabin, "Vice Admiral Iceberg" Edwina was holding a book, lost in thought, wondering about something.

But then, her first mate, "Gourmet" Brew Walls, suddenly entered and reported: "Captain, ten nautical miles ahead, the 'Pale Saintess' is attacking a Loen merchant ship!"

.....

Backlund, South Bridge District, Harvest Church.

Ebner's figure materialized directly before a silver-haired, silver-eyed woman who seemed to embody the very concept of "beauty."