Lord of the Mysteries: The New Black Emperor Arrives
Chapter 143

Death of Qilingesi

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"I encountered someone suspected to be Qilingesi at a ball held by Duke Negan. He had disguised himself as Baron Gramir, and his purpose was unknown..."

It was Justice's prayer. Sitting in the ancient high-backed chair, Klein made many guesses about Qilingesi's intentions based on the information Justice had provided. He first responded to Justice, "I understand."

Next, he manifested the scene and sounds Justice had just prayed about and cast them into the crimson star representing the Hanged Man.

"Tonight was destined to be an extraordinary night for Backlund!" Klein sighed, then began wondering what changes his actions just now would bring.

But Klein quickly stopped speculating. He returned to the restroom and used the paper and pen he had carried with him to write a letter to Mr. Azik, informing him that Qilingesi had appeared at the ball. Then he blew the copper whistle to summon the enormous skeletal messenger and had it deliver the letter.

Only after finishing all that did Klein remember that he had eaten only half his steak. He wondered whether all that fuss in the restroom would affect his appetite.

Backlund, inside Saint Storm Cathedral.

Alger received Audrey's message and was first overjoyed. Unconsciously pressing a hand to his chest, he praised Mr. Fool.

Then Alger's pupils contracted slightly as he once again felt the Fool's power!

This was Saint Storm Cathedral! It had once been the headquarters of the Church of Storms, and even today it remained one of the Church's holy sites. Yet Mr. Fool had still "descended" without a sound and given a response.

After remaining silent for over ten seconds, Alger finally regained control of his emotions. He turned and left, heading upstairs to report this crucial information.

After Audrey discovered traces that might have belonged to

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