Lord of the Mysteries: The Last Shepherd
Chapter 277

Identity of Temperance

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Through the towering, bewildered body of the [Sun], the [Hanged Man] Alger discreetly observed Mr. [Temperance], who had just Tarot Club.

Unlike Audrey, who was happy to welcome new members, Alger was more cautious with new recruits. He scrutinized them, trying to discern their distinctive features from their vague appearance.

Male, identifiable by his black hair, blue eyes, and blood-red robe.

Um?

Red robe?

Alger suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

The Loenese with the word "Temperance" speaks very standard language, so it's almost certain they're from Loen. Why do Loen men dress so brightly?

It's worth mentioning that the social atmosphere in Loen is relatively conservative. Leaving aside the fact that lower-class residents have little choice in their clothing, upper-middle-class men generally wear more formal attire, primarily in subdued colors like black, white, gray, and yellow. Someone dressed like that would definitely stand out on the street and attract everyone's attention.

Unless, of course, the red robe is related to the Beyonder Pathway of Temperance itself, and he has become accustomed to wearing it.

Moreover, Alger sensed an ominous aura emanating from the crimson robe, as if he could smell a heavy stench of blood through the Fog. These details, combined with his knowledge of mysticism, made him think of a dangerous and insane Beyonder Pathway — the Secrets Suppliant!

Could it be that [Temperance] was actually a Rose Bishop?

Alger was astonished and shocked.

Those extraordinary individuals on this Pathway are all fanatical Lunatic in True Creator! Did Mr. Fool really invite such dangerous individuals into the Tarot Club?

Just then, [Justice] Audrey presented Mr. Fool with a new Roselle's Diary. Alger keenly noticed that the new member reacted subtly, as if surprised, upon hearing "Roselle's Diary."

Did he also know about Roselle's diary?

Alger guessed to himself.

It seems he also harbors some strange secrets. Mr. Fool certainly wouldn't have chosen just any Rose Bishop who fanatically believes in a True Creator to ascend this place. We need to continue observing.

Besides the astute [Justice], the cautious [Hanged Man], Klein disguised as [The World], the other two members of the Tarot Club were also watching Luther. Of course, their motives weren't as strong.

[Temperance] Sir, you look very young, huh? I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.

[The Magician] Fors looked at the gentleman opposite her, and for some reason, a feeling of familiarity suddenly welled up inside her. She tried hard to search her memory, trying to figure out the source of this familiarity. Unfortunately, she had stayed up too late last night, and her brain was too tired to process anything, so she had to give up.

As for [Sun] Derrick, he only glanced at Luther out of curiosity.

One or two people were looking at me. Well, that's something every newcomer has to go through.

Luther certainly noticed the subtle glances from the other members, but he was more concerned with the exchange between Miss Justice and Mr. Fool at the head of the long table than with those glances.

"Mr. Fool, I am extremely grateful for your previous protection. For this, I will search for at least ten pages of Roselle's Diary and present them to you. In addition, I still owe your servant £2,000; please ask him to wait a little longer."

During her previous assessment by the "Psychology Alchemists," Audrey specifically prayed to the Fool for Angel protection to prevent him from seeing her problems. She made sure to clarify these points in front of Luther in order to guide the newcomers more quickly.

Of course, she did not directly reveal her connection to the Psychology Alchemists, but simply said that she had prayed for protection because of a certain matter.

[Justice] Miss, is this a reminder that I can exchange the Fool's help for the sake of offering up Roselle's Diary?

Luther understood immediately.

Indeed, the Fool was intentionally collecting Roselle's Diary, but what was his purpose in doing so? As a time traveler, what valuable knowledge did Roselle possess that would warrant a Concealment deity sending someone to find him?

Luther decided that he would seriously begin searching for Roselle's Diary from now on.

"You may begin."

While he was pondering in silence, the Mr. Fool above made a move. He put down the Parchment, as if he had already finished reading Roselle's diary, and chuckled as he addressed the crowd.

It's all just Roselle's romantic encounters from his youth; it has absolutely no value.

Through the Gray Fog, Klein mentally grumbled.

Begin? Begin what?

Luther was a little confused. Then he noticed that, as the words were spoken, the crowd, who had been holding their breath and waiting quietly, began to move. It was like the reaction of students in a classroom when they heard the Teacher say "class dismissed." Although they didn't act recklessly, the atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed.

Alger, the Hanged Man, originally planned to continue his search for the "Sailor" Pathway Sequence 6 Wind-blessed Potion recipe at this gathering. However, the appearance of a new member made him change his mind, and he decided to conceal his information for the time being.

However, despite his good intentions, the [Magician] lady opposite him was not cooperating.

"Mr. [The Hanged Man], any news about the Deep-sea Gunfish blood I requested?" Fors asked impatiently. "I remember you said you saw it at the Pirate Assembly."

Deep-sea Gunfish blood is one of the Main Ingredient the Potion "Trickmaster," Sequence 8 potion from the "Apprentice" Pathway.

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Alger clearly felt Luther's gaze, his lips twitched slightly, and he said coldly, "I have news. Give me 350 pounds, and it's yours."

"Ah?"

Fors was taken aback. "But you said it was only 320 pounds, why did you raise the price?"

"The other party suddenly raised the price, there's nothing I can do about it."

Alger said.

Actually, it was he who raised the price on short notice, as a way of asking for some compensation from Fors for revealing his secret.

". Okay, it's a deal."

Fors gritted her teeth and said, "I'll give you the money by offering a sacrifice to the Fool after the party is over."

Is the Hanged Man a pirate?

Luther thought to himself.

Instead of rushing to buy the Black Knight's Potion recipe, he continued to observe the transactions of the other people at the gathering.

"Keep an eye on the mutated pituitary gland of the Thousand-faced Hunter, the Characteristic of the Human Skin Shadow, and the hair of the Deep-sea Naga."

At the end of the long table, facing Mr. Fool's [world], a somber voice spoke.

Klein hadn't fully digested the "Magician's" Potion yet, but he was already planning ahead. After all, materials for Sequence 6 were becoming increasingly difficult to find, so he needed to start keeping an eye out for them as soon as possible.

"The Thousand-faced Hunter? I think I've seen its fossils before." [Justice] Audrey said thoughtfully, "I'll go back and confirm."

The fossil is in the Duke Negan's treasury.

"Good."

Klein, manipulating the [world], nodded slowly and noncommittally, then noticed Luther looking over.

"I'll tentatively consider this information as that of the Human Skin Shadow."

He said.

Thank you to reader Orison_H for the 200 Qidian coins!

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