Chapter 151 – Kleins Request

As they journey again to the small city, Azik reveals his suspicions about his extremely lengthy life, suggesting he may be a wandering spirit who has lived because the Fourth Epoch. Klein proposes a concept that Azik’s reminiscence loss happens in cycles, with him “dying” each few many years and forgetting his previous. Azik’s response hints that this concept may be true, and Klein deduces that Azik’s previous self may need ready for his new life, forsaking clues and preparations for him to suit into society.

Azik’s emotional response to Klein’s concept signifies that he’s torn between ready for his reminiscences to return and taking a extra proactive method to uncovering his previous. He decides to take management, in search of to set off his reminiscences and break the cycle earlier than it’s too late. In the meantime, Klein asks for Azik’s assist in creating a mystical incident in a close-by city, which is able to permit him to affix a mission and extract divine blood from a Sealed Artifact.

Because the dialog unfolds, the thriller surrounding Azik’s id deepens, and Klein’s plan to control occasions to his benefit turns into clearer. The 2 proceed their cautious dance, every conscious that the opposite may be hiding secrets and techniques, however certain collectively by their shared targets and the darkness that lurks beneath the floor.

Chapter 152 – Good Try

Klein sits in his lofty palace, surrounded by grey fog and illusory crimson stars, as he amends his summoning ritual incantation, meaning to summon himself. He writes a divination assertion warning of hazard if the ritual is carried out exterior of this world, however after reciting it seven instances, the topaz pendant spins counterclockwise, indicating a damaging end result – there shall be no hazard.

With renewed confidence, Klein proceeds with the ritual in his bed room, simulating the feeling of falling and making a religious wall to seal the room. He ignites a mint-scented candle, drips important oils and herbs onto the flame, and recites the incantation in Jotun and Hermes. The candlelight dances vigorously, absorbing his spirituality at an insane price, earlier than the sunshine stabilizes and extends to concerning the dimension of a palm.

Klein senses that he wants to answer the summoning above the grey fog, the place he finds a rippling mild above the seat of honor on the historical desk. He extends his hand, hears his personal incantation, and sees a surging spirituality mixed with a rippling mild that kinds an illusory door. Though he can’t push the door open, Klein feels impressed and strongly willed to take action, realizing that his lack of spirituality is the explanation for his failure. He makes a psychological notice to attempt once more after advancing to Sequence 8 Clown, feeling heartened by the response from the mysterious house above the grey fog.

Chapter 153 – Ultimate Act of Laying the Basis

Xio Derecha examines the portrait of the elusive pirate Qilangos, handed to her by Audrey, solely to appreciate that the portrait is merely a reference resulting from Qilangos’ skill to remodel into one other particular person. Fors Wall, slumped on the couch, expresses her frustration on the problem of looking for somebody with an unknown look. Xio recites the footnotes, suggesting methods to seek for Qilangos, together with on the lookout for lacking vagrants and constructing a profile of his distinctive hobbies and behaviors.

As Xio and Fors focus on their technique, Fors expresses her reluctance to do consolidation and deduction, citing her previous struggles with writing a paragraph on deduction. Xio maintains her authority as an Arbiter, and Fors suggests hiring an expert detective to do the tedious work. They comply with comply with Fors’ plan, with Fors providing to pay the charge.

In the meantime, Klein Moretti visits the Divination Membership on Howes Avenue, exhausted from his seek for the home with the purple chimney. He shares a cryptic phrase with the receptionist Angelica, hinting on the unpredictability of destiny. As he sips his black tea, Klein’s ideas stay shrouded in thriller, leaving the reader questioning what’s subsequent for these characters.

Chapter 154 – Sharing Expertise

Klein Moretti confidently approaches Captain Dunn Smith together with his particular utility to advance to Sequence 8, citing his rising unease as a result of quite a few coincidences they’ve encountered up to now two months. Dunn is stunned, however Klein’s perceptive nature and well-organized ideas persuade him to approve the applying. As Klein begins drafting his utility, he’s interrupted by the arrival of two new clerks, who shortly depart to present him privateness. In the meantime, Leonard Mitchell stumbles upon the scene, inquisitive about Klein’s report, and is stunned to be taught concerning the particular utility.

As Klein finalizes his draft, he shares his plans with Leonard, who’s stunned by the information. Their dialog is tinged with Klein’s enigmatic nature, hinting at his uniqueness and the unpredictable destiny that lies forward. The scene is ready for Klein’s development, however the stakes are excessive, and the results of his actions stay unclear.

Together with his utility virtually full, Klein navigates the complexities of his personal skills, and the reader is left questioning what secrets and techniques he nonetheless harbors. Because the plot thickens, the characters’ interactions change into more and more intriguing, and the world of Beyonders and mysticism retains unfolding its mysteries.

Chapter 155 – Pressing Assembly

Klein descends to the basement, changing Royale Reideen on guard responsibility, and shares his current success with greedy his potion. Royale’s refined response hints at her curiosity. As Klein settles in, he ponders the mysteries of Chanis Gate, questioning concerning the Mutated Solar Sacred Emblem’s location and the format of the gate. His ideas are interrupted by Previous Neil, who arrives with a black carpet and observes Klein intensely.

Previous Neil reveals his previous disappointment in not greedy the “performing methodology” of the Thriller Pryers and Daly, regretting his lack of progress. Klein consoles him, and Previous Neil departs, misplaced in thought. This encounter deepens Klein’s confusion concerning the Church’s motives in hiding the “performing methodology.” With a sigh, Klein refocuses on the Nighthawk confidential data in entrance of him.

As Klein absorbs the knowledge, he senses Dunn Smith’s method, because of his elevated religious senses. Dunn delivers a letter, however Klein’s try and catch it fails, and he awkwardly covers up his mistake. The environment turns into tense, and Klein shortly recovers, bending down to choose up the letter. His gaze lingers on it, inviting him to uncover its secrets and techniques.

Chapter 156 – Melissa Who Takes the Lengthy View

Klein breathes a sigh of aid as Dunn decides to let him proceed guarding Chanis Gate, conscious of his limitations in fight and investigation. His ideas flip to advancing to Sequence 8 and mastering spells to make him a extra formidable Beyonder. Later, he heads residence, the place he’s stunned to seek out Elizabeth, an acquaintance from Selena’s dinner banquet, visiting his sister Melissa.

Elizabeth has expertise as a maid and gives to assist the siblings choose an appropriate servant for his or her family. Melissa reveals a complete record of necessities, together with a wholesome, hardworking, and quiet particular person with a easy household background and strange look. The group heads to the Tingen Household Servant Help Affiliation to start their search, with Klein and Benson passively following Melissa’s lead.

As they enterprise into the affiliation, Klein’s thoughts stays preoccupied together with his Beyonder progress and the mysteries surrounding Chanis Gate. The presence of Elizabeth and the seek for a maidservant add a contact of normalcy to his life, however he is aware of that his duties as a Nighthawk will quickly draw him again into the world of Beyonders and supernatural missions.

Chapter 157 – Merchandise of His Desires

Klein’s household dialogue about marriage and relationships takes an sudden flip as Benson’s remark about Elizabeth sparks a debate about relationships and maturity. Melissa, nonetheless harmless concerning the world, innocently remarks about Klein’s choice for mature ladies, solely to be refuted by Benson’s educated insights from the “Household” journal. In the meantime, Klein tries to steer the dialog again to their seek for an appropriate servant, however the siblings’ dialog continues to veer off monitor.

In one other a part of Backlund, Fors Wall and Xio Derecha seek the advice of with the famend non-public detective, Isengard Stanton, a couple of mysterious goal. They current him with a folder containing supplies about Rear Admiral Hurricane Qilangos, sans supernatural incidents. Isengard, a grasp of deduction, meticulously evaluations the paperwork, uncovering patterns and habits which may cause them to their goal.

Because the investigation unfolds, Isengard items collectively the puzzle, concluding that the goal has an obsession with the wind, is a psychotic serial killer, and is probably going dwelling close to the Backlund Bridge space, probably within the West Borough or Cherwood Borough. The detective’s deductions carry Fors and Xio nearer to their quarry, elevating the stakes of their clandestine operation.

Chapter 158 – Preparedness Averts Peril

Klein, nonetheless sustaining his enigmatic persona, interacts with Miss Justice and The Solar, Derrick Berg, as they work collectively to decipher the Telepathist components. Derrick, having obtained the components, is keen to be taught and impress, whereas Audrey is overjoyed to obtain the doc and is shocked by Klein’s sudden annotations, which reveal his intensive information of historical terminology.

Because the group works collectively, Klein’s true skills shine by way of, and he effortlessly interprets the components, making it accessible to Audrey. In the meantime, The Hanged Man Alger appears to be like on, disapproving of Audrey’s informal remarks about Klein’s information. Klein, nevertheless, stays unfazed, assured in his preparedness and talent to navigate complicated conditions.

The chapter unfolds with a way of camaraderie and intrigue, because the characters’ interactions and motivations are slowly revealed. The Telepathist components turns into a catalyst for Klein’s show of energy, leaving readers questioning concerning the extent of his skills and what secrets and techniques he may be hiding.

Chapter 159 – Bestowment and Sacrifice

As Klein pores over the traditional goat pores and skin, he discovers cryptic notes hinting on the mysteries of Excessive-Sequence Beyonders and the machinations of the Seven Main Church buildings. The information converse of a qualitative transformation, likening them to deities, and query the odd distribution of potion formulation. Klein’s fascination is interrupted by Alger’s revelation: Rear Admiral Hurricane Qilangos has infiltrated Backlund, in search of an merchandise to quickly elevate him to Excessive-Sequence Beyonder standing.

Audrey and Derrick hear intently as Alger explains Qilangos’ ambition to change into the equal of Nast, the King of the 5 Seas. The dialog sparks Derrick’s curiosity about pirates and the worlds past the Metropolis of Silver. In the meantime, Klein stays quiet, weighing the dangers of involvement and pondering the secrets and techniques hidden by the Church buildings. He considers enlisting the assistance of Daly, now a Sequence 6 Beyonder, however is hesitant to disclose an excessive amount of.

The chapter concludes with Klein mulling over his restricted choices, torn between intervening in Qilangos’ plans and respecting the boundaries of his mysterious persona. Because the assembly disperses, the air is thick with stress, leaving readers questioning what’s at stake and what unfathomable powers lie in retailer.

Chapter 160 – Seizing the Alternative

Klein’s morning begins with a recreation of playing cards together with his fellow Nighthawks, however his thoughts is preoccupied together with his personal plans. He’s misplaced 5 soli and is feeling the pinch, however his focus stays on creating a chance to acquire Sealed Artifact 3-0782. Royale’s intense gaze momentarily distracts him, however he shortly regains composure. All of the sudden, Dunn Smith interrupts the sport with information of paranormal instances in Morse City, and Klein seizes the possibility to supply his divination expertise to assist examine.

As Leonard is tasked with dealing with the state of affairs, Klein means that divination might present essential clues and gives to help, incomes a scrutinizing gaze from Leonard. Dunn agrees to let Klein be part of the mission, and he cleverly requests the help of one other teammate, citing security considerations and the opportunity of utilizing a degree three Sealed Artifact. Kenley is added to the group, and Klein inwardly celebrates his profitable maneuvering.

Because the trio prepares to depart, Klein dons his black tuxedo and waits with Leonard for Kenley on the stairway. Within the bleak silence, Leonard cryptically warns Klein to desert any unrealistic desires, hinting at secrets and techniques and uniqueness that Klein stays decided to uncover.

Chapter 161 – Inverted Mausoleum

Klein, Leonard, and Kenley arrive in Morse City, the place they plan to analyze paranormal instances whereas maintaining a tally of Sealed Artifact 3-0782’s purification progress. Kenley suggests tackling the suspected haunting incidents first, and Leonard recommends beginning with an outdated man named Noah who’s reported listening to heavy footsteps in his home. Leonard’s instinct impresses Klein, who later discovers that Leonard gathered data by chatting with a trainee priest whereas pretending to make use of the lavatory.

At Noah’s home, they detect a weak ghostly presence, which they effortlessly dispel utilizing Sealed Artifact 3-0782’s vitality. Because the townsfolk collect, Leonard prompts Klein to carry out a “purification ritual” for present, which Klein reluctantly does, feeling like a clown. Regardless of his doubts, the ritual seems to work, and the gang is impressed by the sense of heat and safety it brings.

Because the trio prepares to proceed their investigation, Klein can’t assist however surprise concerning the secrets and techniques Leonard may be hiding and the true nature of his personal skills. With the townsfolk’s consideration piqued, the Nighthawks’ mission is off to a intriguing begin, with mysteries ready to be unraveled within the shadows of Morse City.

Chapter 162 – Intense Daylight

Klein sits alone in Morse Cathedral, surrounded by the eerie silence and faint mild filtering by way of the slim window. He units up a makeshift altar, fastidiously inserting Sealed Artifact 3-0782 and different ritualistic gadgets to carry out a dualistic ritual to harness the facility of the Everlasting Blazing Solar. As he recites the incantation in Historical Hermes, he feels a surge of vitality build up, and the air round him crackles with intense warmth.

The ritual reaches its climax, and the gold badge radiates an intense mild, enveloping Klein in excessive warmth. His hair is on the point of igniting, and his pores and skin feels scorching scorching. Instinctively, he raises his palms and begins etching symbols and incantations onto the gold slices together with his carving knife, channeling the burning vitality.

Outdoors, Leonard and Kenley discover the sudden intensification of daylight, with the blue sky turning into eerily pure. They sense that one thing uncommon is going on throughout the cathedral, however they continue to be unaware of the true nature of Klein’s ritual. As the daylight returns to regular, Klein finishes the ultimate stroke of the Flaring Solar Appeal, leaving the reader questioning what penalties this ritual will carry.

Chapter 163 – Varied Indicators

Klein’s dialog with Rozanne takes an unsettling flip when she mentions that Previous Neil’s front room had no piano, contradicting Klein’s personal expertise. He senses one thing is amiss and performs a divination, which reveals that there’s certainly one thing mistaken with Previous Neil’s present state of affairs. The coin’s portrait of George III dealing with up confirms Klein’s suspicions, and he remembers the unsettling observations he made about Previous Neil when he first grew to become a Beyonder, together with a pair of mysterious eyes and an virtually clear human determine lurking within the background.

Klein shares his findings with Captain Dunn, detailing the inconsistencies and his personal experiences with Previous Neil. Dunn listens intently, his expression grave, and decides they need to examine Previous Neil’s state of affairs additional. They plan to go to Previous Neil, trying to manage him and use ritualistic magic to stabilize his situation earlier than it worsens.

As they put together to intervene, Klein remembers Sealed Artifact 3-0611, the Peaceable Hair Strands, which could maintain the important thing to resolving Previous Neil’s downside. With this revelation, Klein and Dunn got down to confront the unknown forces affecting Previous Neil, racing in opposition to time to forestall a catastrophic end result.

Chapter 164 – Depressing Wretches

Klein, Captain Dunn, and Royale arrive at Previous Neil’s residence, intent on investigating the anomalies surrounding his state of affairs. As they try to realize entry, Previous Neil’s tone shifts from anger and terror to weak spot, pleading with them to depart, claiming he’ll return to regular by tomorrow. Regardless of his protests, Dunn’s mild prodding reveals Previous Neil’s true intentions: to resurrect Celeste utilizing the “Alchemical Life” methodology, a feat he believes attainable together with his newfound information and expertise.

Because the dialog unfolds, Previous Neil’s desperation grows, and he guarantees to reform and by no means betray the Nighthawks’ secrets and techniques once more. Nonetheless, Klein and Dunn stay skeptical, sensing one thing is amiss. When Previous Neil lastly opens the door, the sight earlier than them is ugly: your complete front room is roofed in blood, hair, and a sticky, bushy liquid. Previous Neil’s head hangs from the ceiling, his face bearing chilly, ruthless eyes, and the piano performs an eerie tune by itself.

Dunn’s eyes shimmer as he asks Previous Neil concerning the origin of his resurrection ritual information, his tone deceptively regular amidst the unsettling environment. The stakes are raised as Klein and his companions delve deeper into the thriller, racing in opposition to time to forestall a catastrophic end result.

Chapter 165 – Epitaph

As Dunn approaches Previous Neil’s lifeless physique, he covers the darkish purple, crystalline eyeball with a white handkerchief, and the eerie environment is palpable. In the meantime, Klein, having activated his Spirit Imaginative and prescient, notices a faint, translucent determine showing from the piano keys, solely to fade shortly. The Captain orders an intensive search of the home, and Klein, with a raspy voice, begins to analyze, discovering handwritten notes detailing the mysterious “Alchemical Life” ritual.

The notes reveal the surprising necessities, together with a big amount of recent blood from dwelling folks, which Previous Neil had deliberate to build up himself. The invention sends Klein’s thoughts reeling, and he crushes the notes in his hand. Because the investigation unfolds, the Nighthawks put together for Previous Neil’s burial, with Klein, Dunn, Frye, Leonard, and Kenley laying him to relaxation in Raphael Cemetery.

The somber environment is heavy with grief and uncertainty, and Rozanne’s tears echo the sense of loss and bewilderment. Because the coffin is lowered into the grave, Klein watches, his ideas consumed by the whys and the what-ifs. In the long run, the epitaph on Previous Neil’s tombstone reads: “If I can not save her, then I shall accompany her,” a haunting reminder of the desperation and sacrifice that led to this tragic end result.