lord of the mysteries Chapter 874 - I Didn’t Say Anything

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Leonard Mitchell clasped his hands together and leaned in slightly.

We have restored the scene Cuaron saw before his death.

This didnt directly show the murderer, but the glass on the oriel window happened to reflect Baron Syndrass figure.

After a pause, Leonard added, This is too simple and unconvincing. A powerful banker and noble at Baron Syndrass level wouldnt need to personally take action or be present to watch if he wants someone dead, unless he has some special fetishes.

And as you know, there are many ways to replicate such scenes, be it via an illusion or disguise.

When he mentioned disguise, he looked up slightly and glanced at Dwayne Dantes. It was as though he was implying that the latters present appearance was unlikely his true appearance, just like Gehrman Sparrow and Sherlock Moriarty.

What a simple and direct way of framing someone. Its really suspect if the murderer behind the scenes really wants to frame Baron Syndras... Hmm, I should process everything from the beginning. First, assuming that I, in other words, Dwayne Dantes, act like an ordinary person... Anyway, I wont mention the conclusion and only raise questions to guide his train of thought. If the final answer isnt right, that must be because my dear poet misinterpreted it and was unable to figure out what I was getting at... Klein smiled as he raised his porcelain cup and took a sip of black tea.

Lets not consider this problem first. If the person who wasnt embroiled in this matter wasnt me, how would the case have developed?

Leonard raised his clasped hands slightly as he tapped his index finger.

As a suspect, Dwayne Dantes would be remanded at the police station, but his butler, servants, neighbors, and friends will be able to testify that he has never made contact with Cuarons family. Hence, the testimonies from both sides will contradict strongly. The police will be unable to handle it and request the Nighthawks to intervene.

Using mediumship means, we will see the scene Cuaron had before committing suicide; thus, obtaining Baron Syndrass figure...

As he spoke, Leonard suddenly fell silent. After a few minutes, he continued speaking under Dwayne Dantess smiling gaze.

Regardless of the unconvincing, odd, and simplistic nature of the clue involving Baron Syndras, we will follow protocol and make contact with him and begin the relevant investigations... And this will lead to certain problems related to him being noticed by us?

Baron Syndras is involved in matters involving the Beyonder domain, so he cant stand up to further scrutiny from the Nighthawks?

The more Leonard spoke, the more certain he became. It was as though he had figured out the masterminds line of thought.

He, or they, might not care if their trap is seen through. As long as they get the Nighthawks to do a routine investigation on him, their goal will be achieved. This is because Baron Syndras hides a rather serious and easily discoverable problem!

Yes, thats the same conclusion I have. This is actually closer to sounding the alarms by providing a tip-off, but its more mild. It looks like a trap that will make the Nighthawks definitely investigate things while hiding their existence... Of course, I wont directly acknowledge your guess. Wouldnt it be awkward if I was actually wrong? Klein crossed his right leg over his left and laughed.

Baron Syndras, who has been alerted, definitely wont show any problems now.

Leonard slowly nodded and said as though explaining to himself, This barons experiences are rather legendary. He has been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy a few times, but he managed to turn the tide and ended up reaching a new height.

Perhaps, in one of these instances, he had sold his soul to the devil, an evil god, or some other secret existence out of desperation?

This story is quite reasonably crafted... Klein didnt comment on the accuracy of Leonards guess before asking, On the other hand, how would the Nighthawks treat the real murderer that led to Cuarons suicide?

Leonard temporarily put aside all his previous thoughts, and he began following the train of thought based on an ordinary development.

The designed trap is too crude. The cuing, guidance, and memory implants were done in an insufficiently concealed and mild manner. Its easy for people to discover problems. Therefore, its unlikely to be done by Mid- or High-Sequence Beyonders from the Spectator pathway. It looks more like it was done by a Beyonder from another pathway who relied on a mystical item to pose as a Spectator...

Before he finished his sentence, Leonard fell into silence again; his thoughts a mystery.

Klein maintained his faint smile as he calmly looked at the poet. It was as though he had everything under control, but he wasnt going to say a thing. Everything depended on what Leonard figured out.

This is very similar to what Old Man said from before... Is it really done by some Mid- or High-Sequence Beyonder from the Spectator pathway? His seemingly crude and flawed setup was actually a precise consideration of everyones reaction. Everyones response at every step of the way was taken into consideration, with the only mistake stemming from Dwayne Dantess experience and wisdom? Leonard felt that he had already figured out the truth as he got up and coughed gently.

Thank you for your advice.

Klein immediately chortled and said, I didnt say anything.

Without waiting for Leonards response, he said, Your former colleague got me to ask you how he should inform you if he were to discover traces of Ince Zangwill.

Leonard, who had planned on getting up to bid farewell, sat back down. Colored with a complicated expression, he said after more than ten seconds of silence, Pass the information in the form of a letter to 7 Pinster Street.

This means that he wont be leaving Backlund anytime soon? Or is it that no matter how far he goes to carry out missions, he will have the means to monitor 7 Pinster Street and read the letter remotely? It might be the latter assumption. A Marauder pathways angel definitely has many magical secret techniques. Leonard can definitely use one of them... I cant ask, or else it will lower Dwayne Dantess level and destroy my setting... Klein wore an unperturbed expression as he said with a smile, Ill inform him.

Leonard didnt immediately leave as he opened his mouth, paused, and asked, If I wish to contact him, how should I do it?

His green eyes were deep as they spoke volumes when he asked.

Klein was already prepared, so he said with a smile, The spirit that wanders about the unfounded, the friendly creature that can be subordinated, the messenger that belongs to Gehrman Sparrow.

You can ask Pallez about the exact ritual if you arent too sure.

Leonard knew that Gehrman Sparrow was Sherlock Moriarty who was also Klein Moretti. He nodded indiscernibly and stood up.

Thank you for informing me. Please pardon me for my intrusion.

With that said, he retreated to the door, opened it, and left the dream.

Hey, you left just like that? As a Nightmare, or as a former Nightmare, shouldnt you consider how there might be problems with your memory? You remembered it just from hearing it once? You arent putting enough weight on this matter! Klein couldnt help but lampoon when he saw Leonards figure disappear.

He shook his head in exasperation, ended his afternoon nap, and began busying himself over the matter regarding West Balam.

On the Golden Dream, Danitz, who had finally finished his mission, drank some iced light beer because of the recent hot weather.

If it wasnt because the creation of ice needed Beyonder powers, and that there wasnt much to go around, he felt that he could finish half a bucket of ice in one go.

Thats what I call life! Danitz guzzled the remaining liquid in his cup.

At this moment, he saw grayish-white fog appear before him as Gehrman Sparrows voice began echoing in his ears:

...Please inform Danitz that he is to immediately head to West Balam. Figure out the situation of the areas under the control of the two native generals, Maysanchez and Katamia. He should take special note of any signs of Rose School of Thought activity...

H-head to West Balam? With a cup in hand, Danitz stammered Gehrman Sparrows request repeatedly.

He had once headed there with the Golden Dream crew to seek out treasure. He had also obtained rather detailed intel from his captain; therefore, he knew how chaotic and dangerous West Balam was.

Furthermore, I have to go alone! Danitz uttered a sound as he found his future bleak.

Primitive forests with all kinds of hidden and terrifying creatures, native tribes who believed in Death and had all sorts of peculiarities, paths filled with bandits and rebel armies, villages with wraiths and shadows haunting them, and cities that had gunfights or even Beyonder battles surfaced in his mind.

No, I have to say no to Gehrman Sparrow. Say no... He should at least send me a helper! Eh... Ordinary people can survive in West Balam and become rich, having their own manors. This means that its not as horrifying as I imagine it to be. Im just frightening myself... Besides, Gehrman Sparrow just requested me to figure out the situation, not to contact anyone... Danitz quickly forced a smile and requested Mr. Fool to inform Gehrman Sparrow that he would immediately take action.

Then, following Gehrman Sparrows instructions, he set up a bestowment ritual to pray to Mr. Fool.

When the ritual came to an end, he saw an illusory door open. A dark golden Sunbird-shaped brooch flew out, landing on the altar.

Sun Brooch!

In the Southern Continent, in a kingdom once ruled by Death, the Sun pathway was one of the most effective Beyonder pathways!

Directly giving me such a precious item... Its not bad working for Gehrman Sparrow... However, he said something about it being borrowed? Danitz picked up the brooch and felt his surroundings turn hot and humid.

After handing out a mission to Danitz, Klein was just about to open the door to instruct Richardson to get him a cup of iced water when he felt his spiritual perception trigger.

Immediately, he activated his Spirit Vision and saw Reinette Tinekerr walk out of the void. She held the four blonde, red-eyed heads in her hand, with one of them having a letter in its mouth.

Whos it from? Leonard? Klein reached out his right hand in suspicion.