Klein

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Klein (克莱恩)
Alias(es)	Mr. Fool; The World; Gehrman Sparrow; Merlin Hermes; Richardson
Species/Race	Human; later ascended as The Fool 752 753
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tarot Club, as Mr. Fool 2 754
Occupation/Role	Beyonder; presiding figure of the Tarot Club; later The Fool and Half Lord of the Mysteries 752 753
Status	Active; entered slumber to suppress the Celestial Worthy, but later fought Outer Deities 754 768
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sequence 5 — Marionettist	568	Defeats a Sequence 5 Curly-Haired Baboon during the small-island exploration.
Sequence 3	622 635	Possesses sufficient authority to pray to himself and answer rituals through altered rules.
Sequence 1 — Mysteries Attendant	740	Advances while Mr. Door begins his apotheosis, gaining a higher position in the Seer pathway.
Sequence 0 — The Fool	752	Completes his advancement despite Amon's interference and the Celestial Worthy's influence.
Half Lord of the Mysteries	753	Accommodates two Uniquenesses and a Time Worm Extraordinary Characteristic, becoming a Half Ancient One at the cost of worsening the Celestial Worthy's awakening.

Background

Klein presided over the Tarot Club from Above the Gray Fog as Mr. Fool. When Hobart showed signs of madness connected to the Country of Disorder, Klein examined him with Spirit Vision, determined that he was not a Beyonder, and drew him into the gathering under the codename Emperor. 2

In Tingen, Ince Zangwill unexpectedly killed Klein. He later returned from death; by the time Hobart waited at his grave, the two had come to know each other's most consequential secrets—Klein's resurrection and Hobart's connection to the Creator. 150 175

Klein was a transmigrator. Hobart recognized both that fact and Klein's identity from their first meeting, although Klein did not learn this until after becoming a god. 613 753

Appearance

Klein is a black-haired, brown-eyed young man with a scholarly air in his usual appearance. 543

• As Gehrman Sparrow, he presents himself as a formally dressed, cold-eyed gentleman whose expression conceals barely restrained madness. 677
• He has used disguises, including a bearded, bespectacled appearance at the Rosell Memorial Exhibition. 252
• He later disguised himself as Hobart's former servant, Richardson, when visiting Hobart. 747

Personality

Klein is cautious with unknown powers and dangerous knowledge. When Hobart supplied a forged treatment involving the Creator's Honorific Name, Klein memorized it but refused to use it immediately; he later warned his colleagues about the associated danger. 54 56

As Mr. Fool, he carefully maintains an aloof divine façade, even while internally struggling to control situations beyond his preparation. 345 He is also pragmatic and adaptable, taking bounty work when money is needed and using transactions, disguises, rituals, and prepared items to address threats. 252 531

Despite claiming to have no friends during his time as Gehrman Sparrow, Klein repeatedly demonstrates deep loyalty. He works with Hobart against Ince Zangwill and Amon, refuses to disrupt Dunn and Daly's new lives, and later seeks familiar people and places to preserve his humanity. 488 590 592 747

Abilities & Skills

Spirit Vision and Above the Gray Fog

Klein can use Spirit Vision from Above the Gray Fog to inspect a person's Beyonder condition and determine whether they have consumed a potion. 2

• Draws participants into the Tarot Club and oversees its gatherings. 2 754
• Uses the Gray Fog's status to facilitate sacrifices and bestowals between members. 183
• Uses divination to assess danger and investigate mystical items. 470

Marionette Control

As a Marionettist, Klein can control Spirituality Threads and use marionettes in battle and reconnaissance. 568 579

• Manipulated Hobart's Spirituality Threads with Hobart's complete cooperation while escaping Mist Town. 579
• Used a Wraith marionette in combat against Panatiya. 579
• Can distinguish and operate through marionettes, sometimes leaving others unsure which body is his true one. 592

Historical Projections

Klein can summon Historical Projections from the Historical Void.

• Summoned projections of Hobart and Azik to defend Roclier City from Akhmatova Einhorn. 677
• Used Leimanno's Magic Book to summon a projection of Gehrman Sparrow for Hobart's preparations. 682
• His projections can bolster morale as well as provide major combat support. 677

Source Castle and Mysteries Authorities

After becoming a Mysteries Attendant, Klein could use Source Castle to access Seer, Door, and Error pathway abilities at Sequence 1 strength. 751

• Stole Antigonus's identity, fate, and self-awareness during his advancement. 751
• Used grafting and Historical Void techniques against angels and other high-level enemies. 679 751
• Combined his powers with Hobart's alterations to draw Extraordinary Characteristics away from Amon. 753
• His advancement left him vulnerable to the Celestial Worthy's will, requiring Hobart's Clock of Order to temporarily suppress the resulting madness and distortion. 752 753 754

Miracles and Wishes

As Merlin Hermes, Klein publicly grants modest wishes through performances that conceal his true nature. 715

• Creates requested objects such as candy, hats, cakes, and hairpins for children. 715
• Uses wish-granting as part of maintaining humanity and interacting with ordinary people. 715 747

Resurrection

Klein has returned from death after being killed by Ince Zangwill. 150 175

• His resurrection was initially one of his most carefully guarded secrets. 175
• Hobart later planned to use a forced death-and-revival method to stabilize Klein when Amon worsened his condition during apotheosis. 753

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• God of the Sea Scepter — Seized from Kavetuva's ruins and named by Klein through divination Above the Gray Fog. 470
• God of Death Card — Used to make his spirit body solid and emit a death-like radiance. 470
• Crawling Hunger — A glove containing a soul that Klein releases to investigate and employ abilities. 470 479
• Azik's Copper Whistle — Carried alongside other mystical items during the expedition for the God of the Sea Scepter. 470
• Grosell's Travels — Used when attacked in Bayam by Jakes and a Wraith. 535
• Leimanno's Magic Book — Used to summon Historical Projections. 682

Relationships

• Hobart / Emperor / Creator — Tarot Club associate, fellow transmigrator, and Klein's most trusted partner. They cooperate in major operations, including battles against Amon and Klein's advancement. 175 579 751 753
• Audrey Hall / Justice — Tarot Club member who supports Klein's operations with funds and exchanges intelligence with him. 116 201
• Alger Wilson / Hanged Man — Tarot Club member and exploration partner; Klein, Hobart, and Alger investigate ancient island ruins together. 531 568
• Leonard Mitchell — Ally during the campaign against Ince Zangwill and a fellow participant in the aftermath of Daly's apparent death. 590 592
• Dunn Smith and Daly Simone — Former close associates whose deaths and later new lives deeply affect Klein; he chooses not to disturb Dunn and Daly after finding them together. 150 592
• Melissa — Klein's younger sister. He visits her while strengthening his humanity and is relieved to see her mature into a capable town chief. 747
• Rosell — Fellow transmigrator and ally. Klein and Hobart discuss rescuing him and later meet with him to form an alliance. 734 747
• Amon — Principal adversary during Klein's ascension; repeatedly attempts to steal his identity, Uniqueness, and path to godhood. 751 753
• Adam — Opposes Klein's advancement through the Ancient Sun God's plans and attempts to reclaim authorities during the battle for the Fool's Uniqueness. 751

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tarot Club and the Tingen Incident

Klein acts as Mr. Fool, brings Hobart into the Tarot Club, and investigates the danger surrounding Hobart's madness. His apparent death at Ince Zangwill's hands ends the Tingen incident, but his resurrection allows him to continue operating under new identities. 2 150 175

Cooperation with Hobart

Klein and Hobart become increasingly open allies. They undertake bounty work, exchange mystical items and information, explore ruins with Alger, and jointly navigate Mist Town. 252 531 568 579

Ince Zangwill and the Southern Conflicts

Klein joins Hobart's preparations against Ince Zangwill and supports the broader struggle against the Witch Church and Rose School. During the South Baylam conflict, he summons Hobart's Historical Projection to prevent Roclier City's collapse. 590 677

Apotheosis and the Battle for the Mysteries

Klein advances to Mysteries Attendant as Amon becomes a god. Hobart assists him against Adam and Amon, strengthens Klein's connection to the Fool's Uniqueness, and later helps him suppress the Celestial Worthy's influence during his final advancement. 740 751 752 753

Slumber and Later Battles

After becoming The Fool, Klein enters slumber to contain the Celestial Worthy's awakening and assigns the Tarot Club tasks connected to his eventual recovery. He later returns to battle Outer Deities as the Lord of the Mysteries. 754 768

Notable Quotes

“If not for all this advancement nonsense, two friends getting together for drinks would be such a wonderful thing.” 742