Lord of the Mysteries: The Peerless Tarot Club
Chapter 121

Lonely Souls

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Raphael had a pleasant conversation with "Postman Amon," but he could also sense that he was hovering on the edge of danger.

This was the norm in the Beyonder world. Higher-level beings could crush lower-level Beyonders as easily as squashing ants.

Yet Raphael enjoyed it. He found it thrilling.

It was precisely because "Postman Amon" sensed Raphael's desire for excitement that he felt he had truly met someone interesting. That was not something one could fake.

But after receiving a warning from his spirituality, "Postman Amon" no longer intended to steal Raphael's fate. He enjoyed pursuing thrills too, but only when things remained under control. Stealing a fate after his spirituality had sensed trouble would be foolish.

The two chatted as they made their way to the subway station entrance.

Raphael noticed that the panicked people around them "spontaneously" cleared a path for him and the man wearing a monocle.

This further confirmed that the man beside him was no low-level being.

"I know you're acting, rather than simply playing a prank," "Postman Amon" continued. "But your idea is quite good. I hope I can be in the audience the next time you act."

"No problem," Raphael agreed. "How should I contact you?"

"Postman Amon" smiled. "You don't need to contact me. As long as you agree, I'll be there when you begin acting."

He had exploited a "loophole" in their conversation. Once Raphael agreed, he was already a member of the audience for the next performance. As someone attending the show, he could naturally receive information about the "performance" before it began.

Raphael nodded. "I'd also love to share my work with someone who understands it."

The two arrived at "Postman Amon's" bicycle, and he held out a hand. "Amon. And you?"

Raphael suddenly felt his heart lurch. The

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