Chapter 226 – The Terrified Xio

Klein lounges in his Cherwood Borough residence, scanning newspapers for potential funding alternatives. He circled an advert for a brand new transportation automobile and plans to analyze additional. All of the sudden, he receives an illusory prayer, which he responds to by coming into the world above the grey fog. There, he encounters the brilliant brilliance emanating from a brand new determine, Xio, a petite lady in a knight’s trainee uniform, who’s studying a bit of paper along with his honorary title.

Xio, unaware of Klein’s presence, had been researching the mysterious sentence and inadvertently attracted the eye of a hidden existence. She’s horrified, realizing the potential penalties of her actions. Although she comforts herself that the ceremony was incomplete, she stays on excessive alert, ready for any indicators of response. In the meantime, Klein opts to look at her from the shadows, deciding to check her persona and talents later that evening.

As Xio tries to settle down, she’s startled by her buddy Fors, who entered the toilet by means of the window. Within the ensuing chaos, Xio assaults Fors, pondering she’s an intruder. The misunderstanding clears, however Xio’s nonetheless shaken by her earlier mistake, and Klein continues to observe her, inquisitive about this new improvement.

Chapter 227 – Inventor Leppard

As Klein enjoys his specifically ready breakfast, he thinks about his plans for the day, together with doing a divination and probably investing in a brand new transportation automobile. Nonetheless, his morning is disrupted by a loud knock on the door, and he’s shocked to search out Meursault, an “executioner” from the Zmanger gang, standing in entrance of him. Meursault is searching for Ian, a younger thief who allegedly stole an vital merchandise from him, and he provides Klein a considerable reward to search out him.

Klein, nevertheless, denies realizing Ian and rejects the request, regardless of Meursault’s rising provides. After Meursault leaves, Klein is impressed by the gang’s intelligence and feels a way of reduction, recalling his personal previous encounters with extra formidable foes. Shrugging off the encounter, Klein decides to proceed along with his unique plan and heads out to go to Mr. Leppard, the inventor of the brand new transportation automobile.

At St. George Borough’s Sird Avenue, Klein finds Mr. Leppard’s residence and is warmly acquired by the inventor himself. As Klein enters the home, he’s desirous to study extra in regards to the transportation automobile and see if it’s value investing in. The assembly with Mr. Leppard sparks Klein’s curiosity, and he’s now extra pushed than ever to uncover the reality about this modern invention.

Chapter 228 – The Mastermind

Klein’s morning takes a drastic flip as he’s ambushed by a mysterious attacker in his rest room, narrowly escaping a lethal arrow shot. The assailant reveals himself to be Meursault, the “executioner” from the Zmanger gang, who had visited Klein earlier. Regardless of being outmatched in power, Klein makes use of his agility and premonitory senses to evade Meursault’s relentless assault.

Because the battle rages on, Klein finds himself on the defensive, dodging and rolling to keep away from Meursault’s highly effective blows. Nonetheless, he quickly realizes he can’t preserve this up and should discover a technique to flip the tables. Together with his state of affairs rising more and more dire, Klein’s eyes scan his environment, looking for a possibility to realize the higher hand.

In a burst of inspiration, Klein spots a contract template on the espresso desk and makes a daring transfer to seize it. As Meursault closes in for the kill, Klein shakenly holds up the template, recalling a vivid psychological picture of Meursault’s twisted neck. Together with his life on the road, Klein should depend on his wits and crafty to outlive this brutal encounter.

Chapter 229 – Lesser of Two Evils

Klein stands amidst the carnage, Meursault’s lifeless physique mendacity earlier than him, the air thick with the stench of dying. With three choices to select from, Klein deliberates on easy methods to proceed: clear up the scene and report back to the police, get rid of the physique and lay low, or abandon his present identification and flee. Nonetheless, every choice comes with its personal set of dangers, and Klein is aware of he should tread rigorously to keep away from being pursued by the Zmanger gang and potential high-ranking Deacons.

As he weighs his choices, Klein turns to divination for steerage, utilizing his spirit pendulum to discern one of the best plan of action. The pendulum’s response signifies that reporting to the police is the lesser of two evils, permitting him to take the initiative and probably entice the eye of official factions.

Together with his determination made, Klein units about tidying up the scene, rigorously disposing of proof and overlaying his tracks. He summons himself as a particular spirit, carrying Azik’s copper whistle, and returns to the world above the grey fog, the place he shops the incriminating gadgets behind The Idiot’s excessive again chair.

Chapter 230 – Interrogation

Xio and Fors attend a mysterious assembly in Empress Borough, the place they look at a written system for a Sheriff potion on a blackboard. Xio has been looking for this system and is relieved to search out it, realizing she has an opportunity to make a fortune. She purchases the recipe and begins to fret about the primary substances, Beyonder gadgets she has by no means seen being offered. After the deal, she requests assist from pals who concentrate on exorcism, fearing a haunting evil spirit.

A person carrying a white masks arrives, introducing himself as a believer of the Solar, a uncommon incidence within the Loen Kingdom. He’s an expert in exorcism and purification, placing Xio and Fors comfortable. The person begins the ritual, chanting prayers to the Everlasting Solar, searching for its cleaning glow to repel evil spirits. Because the ceremony unfolds, Xio and Fors are left questioning in regards to the end result, their destiny hanging within the stability.

In the meantime, the chapter weaves an intricate internet of intrigue, hinting on the complexities of the Arbiter pathway, the mysterious Mr. A, and the secrets and techniques hidden behind the grey fog. The characters’ interactions and the immersive world-building proceed to unfold, drawing readers deeper into the mystifying realm of Beyonders.

Chapter 231 – Losses

Klein, freshly bailed out of the Rice Police Station, meets with Jurgen Cooper, a peculiar but refined solicitor. Jurgen’s professionalism and phrases of future collaborations go away Klein questioning if he’s being cursed. As they half methods, Klein takes benefit of the chance to request Jurgen’s help in drafting an funding contract, placing a deal for 2 kilos.

As Klein returns residence, he’s greeted by the messy aftermath of the earlier evening’s occasions. Simply as he begins cleansing, Julianne, the maid from subsequent door, arrives with an invite from the Sammers to debate compensation for the broken furnishings and tea units. Klein places on a recent coat and heads subsequent door, the place he’s met with a mix of cordiality and unease from Luke and Stelyn Sammer.

In the meantime, the chapter weaves in hints of the grey fog, corrupt police, and the mysterious Mr. A, all whereas Klein navigates his newfound detective enterprise, struggling to stability his funds and popularity.

Chapter 232 – The Bravehearts Bar

Xio, nonetheless reeling from her encounter with Mr. A, meets a mysterious, masked particular person who claims to own the substances for the Sheriff potion. The enigmatic determine proposes a deal, providing Xio missions in alternate for rewards, together with the potion supplies she desperately wants. As they negotiate, Xio senses an air of hazard however stays cautious, ultimately agreeing to the proposal.

In the meantime, Klein is busy rebuilding his life, repairing his broken residence and replenishing his wardrobe. Regardless of his monetary struggles, he’s made a fortune from Meursault’s Beyonder attribute and is now targeted on accessing the circle of Beyonders. Within the night, he visits Bravehearts Bar, a bustling hotspot for Beyonders, the place he orders a glass of Southville beer and inquires about Kaspars Kalinin’s whereabouts.

As Klein mingles with the patrons, the environment is thick with pressure, and the air is crammed with the aroma of malt beer and sweat. The stage is about for an evening of intrigue, with the promise of latest alliances, alternatives, and risks lurking within the shadows.

Chapter 233 – A Man Can’t Be Judged By His Seems to be

Klein, nonetheless searching for a bodyguard, meets Maric, a pale-faced man with malicious brown eyes, in a dimly lit room crammed with zombies taking part in playing cards. Maric’s strangeness sparks each worry and reduction in Klein, who hopes to discover a highly effective protector. As they negotiate, Klein reveals his predicament with the mysterious ambassador, however Maric deems the mission too tough and abruptly ends the deal.

Klein exits the Bravehearts Bar, barely melancholic, and begins to query his personal honesty. He wonders if he ought to have downplayed the hazard to safe Maric’s assist. As he ponders, he acknowledges his Beyonder rules, refusing to deceive others to save lots of himself. As an alternative, he’ll deal with resolving the ambassador’s curiosity in Ian Wright, realizing the ambassador’s major objective is to acquire clues to search out Ian.

Again in his bed room, Klein isolates himself, pondering deeply in regards to the state of affairs. He discovers that the ambassador’s major objective is to search out Ian, and that his personal life isn’t in speedy hazard. With this newfound understanding, Klein prepares to face the unknown, decided to search out Ian Wright and outsmart the mysterious ambassador.

Chapter 234 – The Night time of the Full Moon.

Klein delves deeper into the thriller of Ian Wright by means of his dream divination, uncovering extra clues about Ian’s actions and connections. He sees Ian in a sewer, a busy avenue, and a telegraph workplace, hinting at a corporation behind them. Klein realizes that Ian and Zreal are greater than only a detective duo and that the ambassador’s objective is to search out Ian.

As Klein continues his divination, he discovers the title of the potion that Meursault consumed, revealing his identification as a Hunter. Klein understands the essence of being a Hunter, which Meursault lacks, and deduces the ambassador’s identification as a high-ranking diplomat of the Intis Republic. Klein turns into extra assured in his means to uncover the reality and convene the Tarot Membership members on time.

Together with his new revelations, Klein narrows down the attainable places of Ian’s whereabouts to 3 telegraph workplaces in Backlund. He prepares for his subsequent transfer, abandoning a path of cryptic clues and hints, because the crimson moon shines brightly exterior, foreshadowing an ominous presence watching from the shadows.

Chapter 235 – The Busy Monday

Klein continues to play a cat-and-mouse sport with the ambassador and the navy’s particular division, intentionally abandoning cryptic clues to divert their consideration in the direction of Ian Wright. In the meantime, he prepares for his subsequent transfer, spreading out his investigation path like an internet to entangle his pursuers. As he navigates the complicated sport of espionage, Klein arranges a gathering with Lawyer Jurgen to finalize the contract for his mysterious consumer, Leppard.

At Jurgen’s residence, Klein is launched to the lawyer’s grandmother, Doris, and her peculiar but surprisingly palatable bean turnip soup. Amidst the nice and cozy environment, Klein and Jurgen focus on the contract, making certain that every one crucial clauses are included. Klein’s preliminary skepticism is alleviated as he samples the soup, discovering it to be a pleasant shock.

With the contract settled, Klein makes his technique to Sird Avenue in St. George Borough, formally agreeing to the phrases and paying Leppard the primary installment of fifty kilos. As he disappears into the fog-shrouded streets, the stakes are raised, and Klein’s subsequent strikes stay shrouded in thriller, leaving readers questioning what lies forward on this intricate internet of intrigue.

Chapter 236 – Inside Fee

Klein, now extra assured in his understanding of mysticism and Beyonders, continues to form his enigmatic persona inside the Tarot Membership, intentionally displaying vulnerabilities to keep away from arousing suspicion. On the current gathering, he takes a notable step by issuing a mission to the members, a primary for Mr. Idiot. Audrey’s antennae twitch with shock, whereas The Hanged Man and The Solar react with curiosity, albeit with various ranges of pressure.

The mission itself is a daring one: the assassination of the Intis Republic ambassador to the Loen Kingdom, Bakerland Jean Madan. Audrey’s aristocratic upbringing triggers issues about worldwide repercussions, whereas Alger ponders the constraints of Mr. Idiot’s affect in the true world. Derrick, in the meantime, is misplaced within the unfamiliar terminology.

Because the Tarot Membership members digest the mission, Klein’s true intentions stay shrouded in thriller. Will they settle for the duty, and what penalties will it carry? The stakes are raised, and the intricate internet of intrigue continues to thicken.

Chapter 237 – Sequence 2

Klein receives a go to from Zaratul, the chief of the Secret Order, who casually chats with him, discussing his personal Sequence quantity with out provocation. Zaratul reveals himself to be a Sequence 2, Miracle Invoker, a place akin to an angel, evoking Klein’s curiosity. Zaratul then clarifies that the Seer pathway is just not solely targeted on destiny, however fairly the Monster pathway is the true consultant of destiny, mentioning sequences like The Fortunate and Soothsayer.

As Klein digests this new data, he displays on his personal Sequence chain, contemplating the implications of the Seer pathway not being centered round destiny. He realizes that this adjustments his understanding of his personal Beyonder identification and the way he ought to strategy his “appearing” to keep away from being pigeonholed into a selected position. Klein is intrigued by the Life College of Thought, which worships the moon and seeks to stability nature and human minds.

With this newfound data, Klein positive aspects a deeper understanding of the Beyonder world, together with the variations between the Seer and Monster pathways. He’s now extra conscious of the complexities of the Sequences and the assorted faculties of thought, main him to query his personal place inside the grand scheme.

Chapter 238 – Dragon of Creativeness

As Audrey deliberates on The Solar’s request, she reveals her personal strategy of not expressing her stance instantly to keep away from elevating the worth. She agrees to strive her greatest to search out the Sequence 8 potion system akin to the Bard pathway, however not at the moment, and Klein provides to supply the Gentle Suppliant system in alternate for her assist sooner or later. Audrey is thrilled and guarantees to do her greatest to help Klein’s adorers.

Klein fingers over the system, written on a yellowish-brown goatskin parchment, detailing the primary substances and supplementary supplies wanted. Derrick memorizes the system, and Audrey asks to talk with him alone. Klein isolates The Hanged Man, permitting them to converse privately. Derrick begins to explain the dragons, mortal enemies of the Large King, with their numerous skills and traits.

The dialog takes an intriguing flip as Derrick mentions the Dragon King Ankewelt, often known as the Dragon of Creativeness, who can manifest his creativeness into actuality. This sparks Klein’s curiosity, reminding him of Sealed Artifact 0-08, which shares comparable traits. As Audrey listens intently, Klein leans again in his chair, his targeted demeanor belying his relaxed look.

Chapter 239 – Every Having Their Personal Gathering

Audrey decides to attend Countess Jaria’s ball, the place she’ll collect data on the Intis ambassador, Bakerland Jean Madan, to help in her mission to assassinate him. She’s decided to finish the duty to repay her debt to Mr. Idiot and achieve additional rewards. In the meantime, Alger Wilson, donning a white masks, secretly meets with a mysterious determine, hinting at his involvement within the Intis Republic and the Secret Order.

Klein, again in his personal world, ponders the clues from The Hanged Man and the Secret Order, suspecting a connection between the Antigonus household and the Intis Republic. He theorizes that the Beyonder who infiltrated his room is likely to be a member of the Secret Order or somebody leveraging the connection to acquire formulation and potions. Klein’s deductions lead him to imagine the threadworm’s grasp is the next Sequence Beyonder from the Seer pathway, probably a Beast Tamer.

As Klein contemplates his subsequent transfer, he entrusts Audrey with the mission to remove the Intis ambassador, aiming to keep away from suspicion and deal with discovering the essential merchandise talked about earlier. The stakes are rising, and the paths of those characters are about to intersect in unpredictable methods.

Chapter 240 – Making an attempt Your Luck?

Within the underground gathering, Klein observes a suspected Apothecary providing a deal to wash up a beast within the sewers in alternate for 4 bottles of medication with distinctive properties. The Apothecary’s awkward promotion of his merchandise amuses Klein, who stays silent till a hooded lady provides two weapons on the market: an inscribed metal sword with purifying results and a mechanical Meat Cleaver. The environment is crammed with cautious transactions, and Klein takes observe of the vastly completely different costs between Beyonder-imbued gadgets and odd ones.

Because the offers unfold, Klein turns into desirous about a “Fortune Accent” that may improve an individual’s luck for 3 months, however decides towards it, conscious of his major objective. Seizing the chance, he takes out an iron cigarette case containing a crimson Beyonder attribute and presents it to the gathering, feigning ignorance about its objective. This mysterious merchandise sparks curiosity among the many attendees, and Klein’s motives stay unclear.

Together with his introduction, the room falls silent as soon as extra, and the opposite attendees start to scrutinize Klein, every with their very own intentions. The undercurrents of this gathering are palpable, and the paths of those characters are about to intersect in unpredictable methods.