Klein

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Klein Moretti; Zhou Mingrui 557 683
Alias(es)	Mr. Fool, The World, Sherlock Moriarty, Gehrman Sparrow, Dwayne Dantès, Merlin Hermes 62 67 272 531 652
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tarot Club; formerly a Nighthawk 37 62
Occupation/Role	Clerk; detective under the identity Sherlock Moriarty; founder and leader of the Tarot Club as Mr. Fool 3 67 62
Status	Alive; ascends as The Fool by the conclusion of the divine war 726
First Appearance	Chapter 3: “The Unseen Person”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Clown	39	Accepts that his Clown identity requires deliberate Acting rather than being his natural self. 39
Magician — Sequence 7	61	Identifies abilities including snapping out bullets, turning paper into weapons, and Flame Jump. 61
Faceless — described as Sequence 4	160	Concocts and consumes the Faceless potion; gains the ability to alter his appearance. 160 161
Marionettist	535	Digests the potion following the theft of Tutankhamun II’s mummy; relies increasingly on marionettes for combat and utility. 535
Trickmaster — Sequence 4	556, 613	Completes a “magnificent drama” around Ince Zangwill’s death and later seeks Acting opportunities as a Trickmaster. 556 613
Sequence 3	619	Advances after confronting Sauron Einhorn Medici; the chapter summary identifies the attained stage as “Provoker.” 619
Miracle Invoker	683	Accumulates miracles as the central means of digesting the potion and strengthening himself. 683
Mystery Attendant — Sequence 1	700	Uses Utopia, a town of marionettes with lived identities and fates, as his advancement ritual; gains the ability to shift between physical and Spirit Body states. 693 700
King of Angels	709	Accommodates a second Mystery Attendant Beyonder Characteristic, becoming a true King of Angels. 709
The Fool	726	Rises as a high-ranking deity during the divine war and helps shape its outcome. 726

Background / History

Klein first appears as a new clerk encountered by Alice. Her spiritual premonition makes her avoid looking directly at him, while the name “Zhou Mingrui” establishes an immediate mystery around his identity. 3

He later recognizes that, despite acting under Klein Moretti’s identity and integrating fragments of the original owner’s emotions, he remains Zhou Mingrui from Earth. His original appearance has short black hair, deep brown eyes, a refined but ordinary face, visible eye bags, and the beginnings of a double chin. 161 557

Klein and Alice become natural allies after realizing that they are fellow countrymen with shared questions about their past and their world. Their cooperation begins with mutual investigation, warnings about fate, and a shared distrust of the forces surrounding Sefirah Castle. 7 20 21

After events leave Klein and Alice presumed dead, Azik helps them confront the necessity of adopting new identities. Klein subsequently uses Sherlock Moriarty and other personas to continue operating while remaining separated from his former Nighthawk colleagues and family. 37 39 67

Appearance

Klein’s appearance is highly variable due to his Faceless abilities and his reliance on public identities. His original Zhou Mingrui form differs from the scholarly, black-haired, brown-eyed image associated with Klein Moretti. 29 557

• Klein Moretti — black hair, brown eyes, formal attire, top hat, and a scholarly bearing. 29
• Zhou Mingrui — a young man with short black hair, deep brown eyes, an ordinary refined face, eye bags, and a slight double chin. 557
• Sherlock Moriarty — black hair and brown eyes, gold-rimmed glasses, and a mustache. 161
• Gehrman Sparrow — a severe adventurer identity used during his sea voyages and dangerous operations. 272
• Dwayne Dantès — a wealthy public identity shared by Klein and his companions. 531

Personality

Klein is cautious, analytical, and reluctant to trust apparent coincidences. He repeatedly questions why his advancement, discoveries, and escapes proceed too smoothly, especially when fate or Sefirah Castle may be involved. 20 61

Despite his secrecy, he consistently acts to protect others. He remains concerned for Benson and Melissa, warns Leonard away from danger, seeks help against George III’s ritual, and commits himself to stopping the approaching world war. 39 557 585 613

His relationship with Alice draws out a more patient and exasperated side. He often acts as her adviser, guardian, and reluctant straight man, tolerating her pranks while warning her to consider their consequences. 341 472 702

Abilities & Skills

Divination and Mysticism

Klein uses divination to obtain potion formulas, identify threats, investigate artifacts, and guide operations.

• Divined formulas up to Sequence 5 after Rosago’s death. 61
• Uses spiritual intuition, dreams, and ritual divination to investigate dangers such as Ince Zangwill and George III’s plans. 541 632
• Can perform divination Above the Gray Fog with reduced risk from external interference. 543

Sefirah Castle and the Gray Fog

As Mr. Fool, Klein operates from Sefirah Castle and uses it to convene the Tarot Club, receive sacrifices, conceal information, and support his abilities.

• Pulls Tarot Club members Above the Gray Fog for regular gatherings. 42 62
• Uses the Gray Fog to shield dangerous imagery and information when Alice reveals what she perceives around him. 545
• Gains increasing access to Sefirah Castle’s power after advancing, including near-True-God-level strength and authority related to adjacent pathways. 701

Faceless Transformation

Klein can reshape his appearance and body to sustain multiple identities.

• Changes into Sherlock Moriarty after accepting the Faceless potion. 160 161
• Imitates Admiral Emlyn White closely enough to attend a banquet in his place. 272 276
• Can produce disturbing physical alterations, including false eyes, when maintaining surveillance while asleep. 281
• Cannot perfectly imitate a target whose body differs too greatly from his own, such as the Fat Apothecary. 243

Marionettist Techniques

Klein controls marionettes, uses their senses, and selects them for specialized utility.

• Creates a marionette from Rosago’s leftover Beyonder Characteristic. 61
• Uses marionettes to supplement combat, scouting, disguise, and transportation. 416 543
• Builds Utopia as a full marionette settlement, assigning its residents names, daily lives, and fate trajectories. 693 696
• Can perceive Spirit Body Threads and recognizes the danger of having his own threads controlled. 506 550

Historical Projections

Klein summons historical projections for tools, people, transportation, and combat support.

• Uses Groselle’s Travels during the theft of Tutankhamun II’s mummy. 535
• Recreates ancient ritual materials and an altar for Moon City. 650
• Pulls out a past version of himself holding the Staff of Stars to conduct a long-distance operation. 664
• Distinguishes between controlled and uncontrolled Historical Projections. 625

Miracle Invoker and Mystery Attendant Powers

At higher Sequence, Klein’s abilities expand beyond conventional bodily limits.

• Accumulates miracles to strengthen the core abilities of a Miracle Invoker. 683
• Can transform freely between his physical body and Spirit Body after becoming a Mystery Attendant. 700
• Perceives Angels and Kings of Angels connected to the pathways corresponding to Sefirah Castle. 700
• Uses “Reorganization” or “Tampering” to recombine tangible objects and abstract concepts, including definitions, logic, directions, and rules. 701
• Possesses a portable space after his Sequence 1 advancement. 701

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Death Knell revolver — used to execute Ince Zangwill after dismantling his resistance. 556
• Axe of Hurricane — purchased for 560 pounds after a bidding war. 68
• Groselle’s Travels — used in major infiltration, divination, and historical-projection operations. 535 632
• Wheel of Fortune card — incorporated before exploring the City of Calderón; its influence pushes him toward intuition-driven choices. 549
• Staff of Life — used in Moon City to heal contamination and disease. 648
• Staff of Stars — used for transportation and interaction with the grayish-white barrier around Moon City. 647 648
• Verdigris cross — an Ancient Sun God relic placed Above the Gray Fog; it can cause items to praise the sun and supports purification. 600 602
• Monocle remade from the Fortune Accessory — accumulates fortune during bad luck and releases it against fatal danger, but causes distraction and poor concentration. 420

Relationships

• Alice — fellow countryman, ally, confidante, and frequent source of exasperation. Their relationship develops from mutual investigation into enduring trust, protection, and shared responsibility. 7 39 584 682
• Azik — Klein’s teacher, who helps Klein and Alice after they are presumed dead. 37
• Benson and Melissa Moretti — Klein’s siblings. He remains deeply concerned for their safety but avoids reunion because of the danger his existence could bring them. 39 339 613
• Leonard Mitchell — former Nighthawk colleague. Klein remains concerned for Leonard but cannot return to the Church himself. 557
• Audrey Hall — Tarot Club member and Klein’s psychiatrist. He entrusts infant Alice to Audrey’s care and provides guidance on Audrey’s own psychological dilemma. 62 702 703
• Amon — a dangerous and unpredictable adversary whose interest in Klein intensifies as Klein rises through the Seer pathway. 147 527 701
• The Goddess of the Night — a powerful patron and adviser who assists Klein’s advancement plans and provides the Ancient Scholar potion formula. 606 691
• Roselle Gustav — fellow transmigrator whom Klein meets in Roselle’s mausoleum; Klein agrees to aid Bernadette if needed. 683 684
• Bernadette Gustav — Roselle’s daughter and a valuable high-level ally, though Klein remains cautious around her knowledge and authority. 95 523 684

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Investigation and the Nighthawks

Klein’s early role centers on his connection to Alice, his growing dependence on Sefirah Castle, and the investigation of coincidences surrounding Dunn Smith, Megose, and Ince Zangwill. Alice’s warnings help expose the danger around Megose before Ince’s plan can proceed as intended. 20 24

Formation of the Tarot Club

As Mr. Fool, Klein establishes the Tarot Club as a concealed network for intelligence, trade, commissions, and mutual advancement. He later introduces Mr. World as a controlled dummy identity, allowing him to act within the organization while preserving Mr. Fool’s distance and authority. 42 61 62

Disguises, Heists, and Advancement

Klein uses Sherlock Moriarty, Gehrman Sparrow, and Dwayne Dantès to navigate Beyonder gatherings, sea voyages, political intrigue, and theft operations. His attempts to steal from the museum, impersonate Admiral Emlyn, and steal Tutankhamun II’s mummy demonstrate his reliance on planning, transformation, and calculated risk. 95 272 535

Revenge Against Ince Zangwill

Klein discovers Ince Zangwill’s location, orchestrates a confrontation around the enemy’s narrative influence, and personally kills him with Death Knell. He frames the execution as repayment for Madam Daly, Leonard, Dunn, Megose, the Nighthawks, and himself. 541 556

The War and George III’s Ritual

Klein works with Alice, Arianna, Bernadette, Reinette Tinekerr, and the Tarot Club to investigate George III’s planned deification. He recognizes the ritual’s mass-sacrifice implications and seeks to prevent the war’s devastation while protecting his family. 600 606 613 632

Moon City and the Land Abandoned by God

With Alice’s guidance, Klein enters Moon City, heals its residents, provides food, and gives them hope of escape. He also investigates the barrier, the grayish-white mist, Kotar, and the missing Mystery Attendant Beyonder Characteristic. 648 650 653 654

Utopia and Angelhood

To advance to Mystery Attendant, Klein creates Utopia: a marionette town whose residents enact believable lives and interconnected destinies. He destroys the town in a tsunami, uses the resulting historical reality to anchor himself in the Spirit World, and advances to Sequence 1. 693 696 700

Ascension as The Fool

Klein becomes a King of Angels after accommodating another Mystery Attendant Beyonder Characteristic, then ultimately rises as The Fool amid the divine war. His progression from clerk to deity leaves him responsible for the world-changing consequences of the war’s conclusion. 709 726

Notable Quotes

“This shot is for Madam Daly.
This shot is for Leonard.
This shot is for the Captain.” 556

“The one who died was Klein Moretti. What does that have to do with me, Merlin Hermes?” 652

“I am not omniscient, nor am I omnipotent.” 457

Trivia

• Alice repeatedly insists that Klein’s pathway should include a stage called “Ringmaster” or “Circus,” much to Klein’s frustration. 61 160
• Klein counts money three times after selling potion formulas, revealing a notably careful attitude toward finances. 68
• He considers Alice intelligent but believes her exceptional luck often means she does not need to rely on deliberate planning. 403
• Klein’s portable space inspires Alice to jokingly ask whether he can grow ice-cream trees inside it. 701