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This is the world of Beyonders.

By drinking potions, humans are able to attain various powers of Beyonders,

and ascend to divinity.

The 22 Pathways begin with the weakest, Sequence 9.

The lower the sequence,

the stronger a Beyonder's abilities.

Strong Beyonders of the higher-level Sequences can wield powers strong enough to rival gods.

This path of evolution is called:

the Path of the Divine.

Episode Ten: Clue

It's not just money that's being cheated

Oh, Klein, you're here.

Mr. Neil, isn't this a little too much in terms of expenses this time?

Of course not. It's only about 6 receipts. Go quickly now.

What? The dirt from beneath your shoe? Go get rid of it quickly.

Hm, maybe we should call it...

The Fantastic Organisms Protection Association.

Klein, there's a letter for you.

"Klein, by the time you get this letter, I'll already be on the train to Backlund."

"The mausoleum you mentioned last time seems familiar to me,

but unfortunately, I was unable to recall any more."

"So I intend to visit some other places. Perhaps it'll help me recover more memories."

"At the same time, the one behind everything hasn't made a move."

"My departure from Tingen may cause him to let his guard down."

Mr. Azik is also gone. What do I do from now?

If this mastermind makes a move, if it's just me...

Hm?

What's this?

What are you up to?

Uh...

Captain, what's this wanted poster?

Did I not warn you?

That was an oversight on my part. That is an Archbishop.

He lost control three years ago.

He fled with Sealed Artifact 0-08 and hasn't been seen since.

Ince Zangwill

The Holy Cathedral's orders are to report back immediately if he's discovered. If you don't...

You will 1,000% be killed in the line of duty.

And Sealed Artifact 0-08 is?

A Grade 0 Sealed Artifact. The highest grade in terms of danger and security classification.

Items in that grade must not be asked about, talked about, described, or probed.

Regarding 0-08, all that is known about it is it looks like an ordinary quill.

One that requires no ink.

A quill?

When a Beyonder dies after losing control,

they leave behind items filled with Beyonder power.

If these cannot be controlled, then they must be sealed.

That is one of the sources of Sealed Artifacts.

And if it can be controlled?

You don't want to know the answer to that.

The Nighthawks, the Mandated Punishers, and the Machinery Hivemind

all face the risk of losing control or dying in the line of duty.

Klein, you must get used to this and pull yourself together.

Yes, I understand, Captain.

The captain's right. I need to get it together.

I still need to investigate who's behind all of this, as well as return home.

Klein.

I bought this on the way here. Sweet iced tea.

You like this stuff, right?

Thank you, Captain.

The item you requested previously has also been approved.

Tarot cards. 22 in total.

Faces inlaid with threads of pure silver and other metals.

They'll have suppressive effects against spirits.

What made you think of using tarot cards as a weapon?

They're far more concealable than a gun, and they don't resemble a weapon.

At the critical moment, they can be used for a fatal counterattack.

The power is there, but the accuracy is lacking.

No need to rush things. From now on, I will teach you strength and combat techniques.

Anything else you don't understand, you can come ask me directly.

You're already Sequence 8. You should gain more knowledge on the spirit world.

I've found a teacher for you who will visit you tonight at around 10 o'clock.

A Sequence 6 Spirit Guide.

Don't turn in early.

Welcome home, Klein. Have you had dinner yet?

Yes, I've already eaten, Melissa.

What's the matter?

You seem to be in better spirits.

I'm sorry I made you all worry.

Oh, right. Here.

I recently became a full-fledged police officer, so...

What? Another raise?

Knowledge certainly equals wealth.

Basic accounting theory?

Benson, you...

I don't want my weekly pay to still be under two pounds in five years' time.

But this is sleep-inducing.

Learning basic math logic and relevant legal stuff will help with studying accounting.

Really?

Yup.

All right. I'll work hard.

Studying is what sets humans apart from curly-haired baboons.

"This brass whistle was something I had on my person when I awoke."

"It can summon my messenger."

"Find somewhere relatively safe and give it a mighty blow."

"The little one will appear in moments."

Messenger?

No sound. Is it broken?

What the... What's happening?

It's this thing?

Mr. Azik, you call this a "little one"?

Huh?

Miss Daly?

Aw, I thought I would scare you.

That messenger showed up and immediately ulted,

so by comparison, your entrance was an auto-attack.

I should've known you'd be my "Spirit Guide" teacher.

Miss Daly, congratulations on advancing to Sequence 6.

I still prefer the title of "Spirit Medium."

Today, I'll teach you two Beyonder skills:

summoning a messenger, and a different spirit communication skill

that uses ritualistic magic to enter another person's mind world

so you can search deep within their subconscious.

Normally, because people have their own preexisting will,

they resist unprotected communications from spirit to spirit.

This is rather troublesome, and also comes with a considerable amount of danger.

In the mind world, all of...

Madam, don't you think today's lesson might not be a little too much all at once?

C-Captain?

A-Are you here to see Miss Daly?

Ignore him. He's scaring people in dreams again.

My apologies, Daly. I'm interrupting your lesson.

Don't forget your promise to wine and dine me.

Right.

Klein, arm yourself. There's an urgent mission.

Languages Ancient Hermes: Comes from nature and is similar to Jotun, Dragonese, and Elvish. Results of using this language are very direct and effective, but lacks necessary concealment and protection, which means it's easy to put the user in danger. Hermes: Improved from Ancient Hermes due to its excessive danger. Has effects of concealment and protection. Ancient Feysac: Directly formed from Jotun, and is the common language of humans during the Fourth Epoch. It is also the root of the Northern Continent's various languages in the current era. The current common human languages—Loenese, Feysac, Intisian— all come from Ancient Feysac. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h— Mysticism Languages and Cultures

Tingen Greenhill Mental Asylum

Hood Eugen was disguised as a regular Tingen resident this whole time.

Spectator Pathway Sequence 7 Psychiatrist Hood Eugen

He suddenly went mad recently,

accidentally exposing his Beyonder powers.

He's a suspected Sequence 7 Psychiatrist.

His dreams are already a chaotic mess. I can't interrogate him with Nightmare.

Try your spirit communication.

Psychiatrist is on the Spectator pathway. Their psychological defenses are strong.

Be careful.

Asleep?

No, I'm waiting for you.

You knew I was coming?

Where's the cake you promised me?

I promised you no such thing.

L... L said if I don't sleep at night, he'll give me cake.

No... No cake?

You... You stole my cake!

Don't be so upset.

Nightmare.

The captain's Nightmare powers have grown.

Seems his digestion has been smooth lately.

Begin, Klein.

I pray for the power of the dark night.

I pray for the power of the mystery.

I pray for the Goddess's loving grace.

I pray to you to allow me to communicate spiritually with Hood Eugen.

So light.

Yet so heavy.

What is that sound?

Is this the spirit world Miss Daly was talking about?

It overlaps with the real world. Past, present, and future all converge here.

Countless fragments of info flow through here.

This is the entrance to Hood Eugen's mind world?

Tell me, who are you?

Which order do you belong to?

Hood Eugen... The Psychological Alchemists...

Psychological Alchemists?

Why have the Psychological Alchemists come to Tingen?

No response?

Have I asked the wrong question?

Or does Eugen not know?

Then, who is L?

L...

Lanevus.

Lanevus? Even in madness, Eugen's mind is on Lanevus's cake.

Their relationship can't be a simple one.

That thieving, philandering fraud could be a Beyonder, too.

Fraud? The one listed in the files, perhaps? The Marauder pathway, Sequence 8 Swindler?

Why did Lanevus come for you?

He said you should be able to tell who exists behind me.

And in a sense, the Psychological Alchemists, have some relation to Him.

With just a little bit of help,

not only will you grasp the power of your potion and the way to avoid losing control,

but you will also be granted the godhood that all Beyonders dream of attaining:

Immortal godhood!

Hood Eugen! If you seize this opportunity,

we can become rulers of this world!

We can become true immortals!

What's going on? Is this a style of speech unique to Swindlers?

What kind of help did Lanevus want you to provide?

Help...

Help. I provided help!

I provided help!

I provided help! I made...

Holy...

The sea in Eugen's mind world has already collapsed. I'd better get out of here.

No...

What happened? You almost got trapped inside his mind world.

Captain, I saw a creepy altar, and a shadow that resembled the True Creator.

No wonder Eugen instantly lost control. A creepy altar, huh?

If it's related to the True Creator, it's likely also related to the Aurora Order.

And the Psychological Alchemists might be hidden behind it all, allowing things to happen.

The Aurora Order?

Captain, do you still remember that letter addressed to Mr. Z?

The one Sirius of the Aurora Order had.

He wrote in his letter that when the time is right, Doomsday will arrive,

and he will present all of Tingen's sacrificial sheep to his so-called "Master."

I believe this is closely connected to whatever Lanevus is planning.

The situation is quite severe.

We must investigate Lanevus anew.

South Borough Steel Mill

Mrs. Maynard howled with rage, "You shameless witch!"

Tingen Member of Parliament Mayoral Candidate Member of the New Party John Maynard

You shameless witch!

She's a murderer! Why aren't you arresting her?

Madam Sharon, a Tingen socialite and Baron Khoy's widow.

Baron Khoy's Widow Sharon Khoy

Each man is in the Conservative Party or the New Party.

They all share quite a close relationship with Madam Sharon.

By her side is the current Baron Khoy, Madam Sharon's stepson.

Stepson?

I want to file charges against her! I'll sue you officers for dereliction of duty!

Wife of John Maynard MP Mary Maynard

A whore like her should be punished using the pear of anguish!

Madam, such vulgar language is unbecoming of your status.

Tingen Mayor Dennis

Madam Sharon was sent to see Mr. Maynard last night by me.

Do you have an issue with me?

That's Tingen's most renowned socialite for you.

Let's look upstairs.

John Maynard. Member of the New Party. Tingen member of parliament. Mayoral candidate.

The preliminary report has his time of death as between 9 and 11 last night.

The body hasn't been moved. It was discovered by a servant this morning.

Madam Sharon was the last person he saw while alive.

We've ruled out Beyonder influence, as well as homicide.

We believe his death was due to an illness.

What did you discover?

The same as Frye.

But I believe this death is not so simple.

It has to be connected to Beyonders.

While investigating the leads on the Lanevus case,

I discovered the steel mill Lanevus leases does under-the-table dealings.

The actual person in charge of it is an esteemed member of parliament.

Mayoral candidate, John Maynard?

He was to be the main focus of my investigations today.

Him dying is too coincidental.

Investigate Madam Sharon's network of connections and see if she has any to Lanevus.

Was Beyonder influence involved in John Maynard's death?

Yes.

So our investigations are being interfered with.

Is Madam Sharon a Beyonder?

Does Madam Sharon have ties to Lanevus?

I can't use divination?

Is she using a fake name?

Or is she just a very strong Beyonder?

I have too few concrete facts, and I can't confirm anything else.

How many times have I been interfered with now? Too often to be coincidental.

Is it possible that Madam Sharon is connected to the mastermind behind everything?

Translator: Bridget Kan Timer/QC: Henry Lin Editor: SMR

City of Silver

O Magnificent Deity,

I am willing to dedicate my life to you.

Is this a new prayer?

Mr. Fool.

I have good news to share.

The Higher Exam you mentioned that helps select skilled individuals,

has been approved by the King and prime minister.

We expect formal implementation to begin early next year.

So soon? It seems Miss Justice's family has a lot of political power.

Yes, very good.

Honorable Mr. Fool, there is one thing I would like to seek advice for.

The Aurora Order has been searching for the holy residence of the True Creator.

Could that be the Forsaken Land of the Gods spoken of in legend?

The Forsaken Land of the Gods is related to the True Creator?

September 23 \hI went with the ship searching for the Forsaken Land of the Gods. \h\hI should think about inventing the wireless telegram.

Why was Emperor Roselle seeking the Forsaken Land of the Gods?

That is not something you should know at present.

Please forgive my minor transgression.

You two may continue.

Miss Justice, I would like to seek your help with something.

What is it?

To find an individual's whereabouts in Backlund.

It carries rather a great risk, but I will pay an appropriate reward.

Who are you searching for?

One of the Seven Pirate Admirals:

Vice Admiral Hurricane, Qilangos.

The Seven Pirate Admirals?

Speaking of which, he's also in Backlund.

Could Mr. Fool be displaying his divine miracles?

O Magnificent Deity, I am willing to use my blood to please you.

What language is this?

The root language of Loenese, Ancient Feysac? It doesn't seem like it.

Please allow us, the People of the Dark...

...to be freed from the curse of our destiny.

It sounds like... Jotun?

O Magnificent Deity, please cast your eyes...

...on this land you have forsaken.

It really is Jotun.

Thankfully, I studied it a little. Where do they even use Jotun these days?

It's an ancient tongue that's already thousands of years old.

O Magnificent Deity... This land you have forsaken...

The Forsaken Land of the Gods?

Derrick Berg

You...

You are a deity?

I am not a deity.

I am merely a history-loving...

Fool.

"Fool"?

Justice.

The Hanged Man.

Choose a card to be your alias.

I choose...

...the Sun!