lord of the mysteries Chapter 619 - Unable to Speak

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Oravi Hospice Foundation.

The lady responsible for volunteer registration hurriedly bent her back as she frantically searched for the fountain pen which had dropped. At this moment, Klein also noticed that she was reading a News Report paper from a few days ago. It was back when his portrait and escapades were published.

This area subscribes to newspapers from the Rorsted Archipelago as well? From the time it takes to sail between the places, its true that they can only read news from three to four days ago... If I had known earlier, I wouldve worn a new face and thought of a fake name before coming... Klein stood in front of the desk as he thought helplessly.

The lady in her thirties finally picked up the fountain pen, raised her head, and said with a trembling voice, Y-you want to do volunteer work?

Yes, Klein gave an affirmative answer.

B-but youre an adventurer, the mortified lady stammered for an excuse.

She instinctively didnt want such an extremely dangerous person to do volunteer work.

Being famous isnt necessarily a good thing... Forget it. Ill switch my appearance and name before coming again... Klein had the intention of giving up as he questioned her without any emotion, Who made the rules that adventurers cant do volunteer work?

The lady responsible for the registration was on the brink of tears as she blurted out, It wasnt me!

The volunteer registration room became abnormally quiet. Klein was first taken aback before he felt like laughing. It took him a great deal of effort to maintain Gehrman Sparrows image.

After the lady calmed down, she sensed that her answer was clearly problematic. She forced a smile and said, No, I mean this isnt regulated by anyone.

My impression of adventurers is that they are very busy. They need to be out at sea and have very little time to do volunteer work.

Thats them, Klein answered succinctly.

The lady held her palm to her mouth as she revealed a smile.

Alright. Ill immediately help you with your registration.

As she spoke, she pulled out a form and handed it over.

Please fill it in. We will provide the corresponding training and volunteer jobs according to your requests.

We will contact you, or you can always come over to inquire for any updates.

She had already made up her mind not to put Gehrman Sparrows form into the docket. Instead, she would hand it directly to the foundations person-in-charge and the police.

Goddess, why is this dangerous fellow here to do volunteer work? She secretly drew a crimson moon on her chest.

Klein nodded in silence. He took the form and sat down. Picking up a fountain pen, he began filling in his basic information.

During this process, a man in a doctors gown entered and asked, Joanna, are there any new volunteers? Well begin the morning training.

Joanna, who was in charge of the registration, had the intention to shake her head. However, Gehrman Sparrow, who sat opposite her, gave her an intense sense of pressure even though he remained silent and didnt raise his head. She didnt dare to lie.

There is, she first replied to the man and then looked at Klein. Mr. Sparrow, do you wish to receive the basic training for volunteer work now, or do you wish to wait until tomorrow?

Klein thought for a moment before saying, Now.

He planned on familiarizing himself first, allowing him to show his professionalism at volunteer work after changing his identity. That way, he could quickly help out at a hospital.

Joanna clearly drew a breath and said, Then follow Mr. Gravia after you are done filling in the form.

Alright, Klein replied calmly.

Half an hour later, the calm and polite adventurer who had his madness hidden in him stared at the abnormally dirty toilet in front of him. He held his breath and said, Scrub it?

Right, you have already received the basic training on how to carry a patient. However, that isnt the most common task we do at a hospital. Were mainly in charge of cleaning a patients vomit or changing and washing the linen, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the washroom. Heh heh, matters such as bandaging wounds are left to the professionals. We only need you to have the basics grasped. Gravia pinched his nose as he pointed to the stained toilets. A volunteer has already demonstrated it to you. Please begin.

This is very different from what I imagined... Completely different... Kleins first reaction was to turn his back and leave, but he ultimately picked up the cleaning tools with a deadpan expression. He held back his disgust and went over before crouching down.

Then, he leaned back a little as he extended his right arm.

At noon, Klein took off his white gown and wore his top hat before leaving Oravi Hospice Foundation with a cold expression.

He had serious second thoughts about continuing the volunteer work to find opportunities for real acting.

Only when his carriage arrived at the Sweet Lemon Bar did he steel his resolve to continue the attempt.

I have to become a Nimblewright Master in 1350 and digest the potion, so as to begin seeking the clues to become a High-Sequence Beyonder, Klein emphasized his goal once again.

He retracted his emotions and entered the Sweet Lemon Bar. He spent 8 pence for apple cider marinated pork ribs and a piece of buttered bread.

Together with a cup of rye beer costing 1.5 pence, they formed Kleins lunch.

He finished eating in an unhurried fashion before using a handkerchief to wipe his mouth. He said to the bartender, Wheres your boss? I have something to talk to him about.

Since he had already verbally agreed to join the Adventurer Association, Klein naturally didnt plan on missing the opportunity to use this loose alliance. He planned to ask Bilt Brando to contact unaffiliated Artisans or Artisans who were willing to moonlight. He wanted an Artisan to create an item like Aziks copper whistle, so he didnt need to set up a ritual and chant the incantations every time he summoned his messenger. It was complicated, troublesome, and a waste of time.

Of course, if Bilt Brando didnt know an Artisan, Klein didnt plan on forcing the matter. After all, joining the Adventurer Association didnt require him to pay.

The bartender pointed to the staircase and said, Hes on the second floor.

If youve already agreed to join his association and have seen those bodyguards, then theyll let you up.

Klein nodded indiscernibly and slowly got up before walking towards the staircase.

Indeed, no guards stopped him. Only when he reached the second floor did a bodyguard approach him to inquire about his purpose.

Thanks to his reputation as Gehrman Sparrow, he easily met Bilt Brando again. He also saw an unfamiliar man beside him.

My friend, Sothoth Yann, an important member of the association. Bilt pointed to the man in a red headscarf.

At the same time, he exchanged looks with the man and saw the seriousness and puzzlement in each others eyes.

After a simple greeting, Klein got a chair to sit on. He directly said, I wish to obtain the help of an Artisan. I wonder if the association is able to provide any clues.

Artisan? Bilt sucked at his cigar and paused for a few seconds. He deliberated for a moment before saying, I do know an Artisan, but hes unwilling to meet strangers. This will bring him grave danger. If you have any requests, then I can be the middleman. I believe I have the required reputation to do so.

To most Churches, Mid- and Low-Sequence Beyonders without any evil intentions could be ignored at times. However, Artisans needed to be dealt with indiscriminately. Otherwise, the mystical items they created could flood the markets, bringing about extreme unrest to human society.

From the looks of it, the Adventurer Association which Bilt organized isnt just wasting money. At the very least, it has amassed quite a lot of resources and information channels... Klein took out the murloc bladder which he had long prepared.

I wish to make this into a ring, mainly to provide one with underwater mobility.

He temporarily didnt mention the messenger, planning to test the Artisans ability and Bilts reputation. If the messenger-summoning incantation became widely known, it would create quite a bit of trouble.

A Sequence 9 Beyonder characteristic isnt expensive. Even if Bilt succumbs to greed and usurps the created mystical item, it doesnt matter. After all, I have a bunch of charms from the Sea God domain... Furthermore, its not like I cant find him to settle the debt. This is better. For him to be able to organize an Adventurer Association, he definitely has plenty of money and ingredients... As Kleins thoughts reeled, he couldnt help but size up Bilt.

In that instant, Bilt shuddered for some baffling reason. All the hair on his back stood up.

He felt as though Gehrman Sparrows eyes looked like he had seen a treasure trove!

As treasure, this wasnt a good experience at all.

Bilt glanced at Sothoth and forced a smile.

This is a murlocs bladder, right?

Making a material at this level into a mystical item basically wouldnt have any accidents.

The Artisans fee is 150 pounds. You can pay me after its crafted.

A very fair price... Klein nodded silently as he threw the murloc bladder over.

After Bilt caught it, he added, Help me ask the Artisan if he has the ability to fix the summoning ritual of a spirit world creature onto an item which can be used for at least a year.

No problem. Bilt heaved a sigh of relief before signaling to Sothoth with his eyes.

Sothoth rubbed his depressed eye socket and took a step forward.

Mr. Gehrman, would you be interested in heading out to sea soon?

We already have a few pretty good ships. Theyre planning on hiring manpower to the eastern front to hunt pirates.

Interesting... but my focus right now is to digest my potion... Klein calmly shook his head.

Sothoths smile froze before vanishing.

He didnt say anything further, as it was a rejection from an adventurer at the pirate admiral level. He and Bilt had already found the relevant newspapers and confirmed the authenticity of Gehrman Sparrow.

Klein slowly stood up and pressed his top hat to his chest before bowing slightly.

Thank you for your help.

Bilts facial muscles twitched a little as though he was holding back something. He had something to say, but he wasnt able to say it out loud.

Finally, he slowly drew in a breath and smiled.

I believe we should hope for a pleasant partnership.

Klein sensed Bilts and Sothoths abnormality, but he suppressed his puzzlement and didnt ask.

I cant ask. There will be trouble once I ask... I have to focus on digesting the potion... Klein turned around and walked to the door before turning the doorknob.

Mr. Gehrman, Bilt suddenly said.

The corner of Kleins mouth twitched as he calmly looked back.

Nothing? Haha, I mean, as a member of the association, you can have cheaper drinks over here, Bilt said with a forced smile.

Do you think I wouldve pressed on the matter? Tsk... Klein gently nodded and opened the door to leave.

After watching his back vanish, Bilt stared in a daze for two seconds before letting out a long sigh.