Lord of the Mysteries: The Last Shepherd
Chapter 960

A new week's Tarot Club gathering

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Backlund, 7 Pinsters Street, the house Leonard rented.

The room was warm and quiet, and you could hear the wood crackling in the fireplace.

Winter had arrived, and this winter in Backlund was going to be tough. Years of war, shortages of supplies, and a stalemate on the front lines had caused fuel prices to rise. But as the captain of the "Red Gloves" squad of the Church of Evernight, he naturally had enough salary to buy charcoal.

Leonard put his feet up on the coffee table, took out his pocket watch, and glanced at it.

"Fifteen minutes left..."

He muttered to himself.

Today is Monday, the day of the Tarot Club. He took the opportunity to request leave, left the church, and returned home.

But just waiting like this is too boring... How about we talk to the Old Man?

He then thought back to something that had happened some time ago.

"Old Man, what is a 'Sefirah Castle'?"

Leonard asked.

The Old Man's obvious exclamation suggested that this so-called Sefirah Castle was something special. After a few seconds of silence, an aged voice chuckled and replied, "The place you're going to later is very likely the 'Sefirah Castle'."

"... ah?"

Leonard's eyes widened.

He hadn't expected Pallez to give such an answer, and for a moment he was stunned. A series of complex emotions surged through his mind, such as surprise and shock. Something was definitely wrong, but he really hadn't expected it to be like this.

After recovering, Leonard anxiously pressed for an answer:

So what exactly is "Sefirah Castle"?

"Hehe..."

Pallez let out a self-deprecating laugh. "Actually, I can't be sure either, but I've heard some rumors."

"Your Church's Night's Revelation says that the Original Creator created all things, and His body transformed into all things... But what we hear is that when He fell, He left behind nine different things."

"These things include countries, cities, rivers, Ocean, and keys... and 'Sefirah Castle' is one of them."

What items were left behind by the Original Creator?

Is his rank really that high? No wonder Mr. Fool is so powerful...

Leonard's eyes widened, and his respect for the Fool increased even more.

Pallez Zoroast continued:

"It might not actually be a castle, but some other form, and you probably know better than I do what it looks like. The reason I'm certain of its existence is because when I ascended to Angel, I sensed it, but I couldn't see it or establish a connection with it."

My great-grandfather once speculated that the nine items might be related to the "Sefirah" recorded on the second "Blasphemy Slate." Unfortunately, due to various reasons, he could only see a limited portion of it at the time and was unable to decipher the parts related to the "Sefirah."

Only those who advance to the Angel can experience the "Sefirah Castle"...?

Speaking of which, the Old Man suddenly sensed it a few days ago, but what was the reason...?

Leonard was deep in thought.

Soon, as if he had thought of something, he relaxed and leaned back in his armchair.

"Old Man, do you suspect that Mr. 'Fool' is the incarnation of 'Sefirah'?"

Based on what he saw and heard at the Tarot Club and the occasional recounting by the Old Man Pallez, he had gained some understanding of the God ranks. Only through the activation of Sefirah could one possess that level of status...

Pallez Zoroast remained silent for a long time before replying, "Perhaps... but I can't be sure."

"Okay, in that case..."

Leonard laughed, took out his pocket watch again, glanced at it, and said, "Then I'll go see Mr. Fool for you up close and see what's really going on with him..."

Before he could finish speaking, a crimson light appeared in his field of vision and completely engulfed him.

Above the Gray Fog.

Good afternoon, Mr. Fool!

As soon as he opened his eyes, Miss Justice's cheerful voice rang out as always. Leonard paid no attention to the lively noblewoman, but instead took the opportunity to look around and observe the scenery beyond the Bronze Long Table.

Thick gray Fog, and a castle formed by massive stone pillars and walls—that was all... The Mr. Fool's figure was indeed very imposing... no, it seemed even more profound and majestic... Could it be that the leak of the "Sefirah Castle's" aura a few days ago was essentially a further step in the Mr. Fool's "activation," transforming him from "Sefirah" into a true god...?

Leonard was lost in thought, when he suddenly noticed a strong, resentful gaze beside him.

Who's glaring at me... Oh, it's him.

At the long table beside him, [The Moon] Emlyn White stared indignantly at his fellow Tarot Club. "I've been locked up underground by you for so long, I'm about to suffocate, and you still have the nerve to look around... "Emlyn's red eyes were filled with intense emotion, which was clearly conveyed even through the Fog.

"Cough cough..."

Leonard cleared his throat, pretended to sit up casually, and waited for Miss Justice to greet him.

Hehe... Mr. [The Star] is avoiding Mr. [Moon]'s gaze. It seems their problem hasn't been resolved yet... Hmm? Ms. [Hermit]'s mood has improved, visibly so... Has the thing she was worried about before turned out well...? Little [Sun] looks tired... and a little doubtful. I wonder if his exploration of City of Silver went smoothly...

[Justice] Audrey greets each member, starting with the Fool and ending with [Judgement].

"Dear Mr. Fool, I have not been able to collect Roselle's diary today."

[The Hermit] Cattleya was the first to rise and bow to the figure at the head of the long table.

If you don't have it, you don't have it. Why are you laughing so happily...?

Klein thought to himself, "That's what I'm thinking."

He had already met with Roselle himself and received answers to many questions. Whether or not Roselle's Diary existed was no longer important; who would bother collecting his romantic musings...?

"Um."

Despite venting a lot, the final words uttered were just this one simple yet powerful word: Please remember the only official website address: www. deqixs. org. The website owner has only this one site; other sites may be discontinued at any time.

Klein paused, and seeing that no one else wanted to offer their diaries, he casually waved his hand and said:

"It's your turn."

The transaction process has officially begun.

Mr. [World]

Upon hearing Mr. Fool speak, [Justice] Audrey eagerly looked towards the very end of the bench, "Now, can you grant me the Beyonder Characteristic of 'Dreamwalker'?"

After killing Hvin Rambis, Gehrman Sparrow said he could give Audrey a share of the spoils for luring him out. And what Audrey wanted most was undoubtedly further advancement in her career.

"... Feel sorry,"

[World] paused noticeably, then said, "That thing might not be available for the time being."

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