LOM: Lord of Mysticism

After lunch, Klein returned home and took a nap before beginning his revision and study of charms and amulets.

When it was approaching three in the afternoon, Klein packed his stuff and sealed the room with a wall of spirituality.

...

In the majestic divine hall above the gray fog, Klein sat at the seat of honor and looked at the obscured figures of Justice and The Hanged Man.

Audrey Hall was still shocked by Susie being able to speak. She had imagined a future with herself as a great detective or famous psychologist bringing along her assistant Susie, but if that became the dog detective bringing along her assistant Miss Audrey, then it would be straight-up weird.

Audrey sat up straight. She wanted to request Mr. Fool's and The Hanged Man's help, but she was unsure of what to say. Hmm, how should I ask this?

'What should I do if my pet is abnormal? How should I interact with a pet that can speak, one that has decent intelligence?'

No, no, this is the Tarot Club, not an experience sharing on pets. I bet that the good impression that The Hanged Man and Mr. Fool have of me would disappear if I ask those questions.

Audrey finally organized her words and said, "Honorable Mr. Fool and Mr. Hanged Man, who has helped me all this time, I have a question to ask. What can a pet with Beyonder powers do for its owner? In other words, how can it be useful?"

She noticed Mr. Fool and The Hanged Man fall into an awkward silence. The atmosphere grew heavy and tense.

Hey, hey, hey, someone say something! Don't just stare at me like that—I didn't do anything! Really, I'm only asking on behalf of a friend! Audrey's inner panic escalated as she deeply regretted voicing her question.

Given that she previously asked about the effects of an ordinary animal consuming a Sequence potion, it's likely she actually gave the potion she prepared to her pet. That's the kind of impulsive act only Miss Justice would think of doing... Being the boss of a "heretic cult" with her as a member is utterly humiliating... Klein sighed internally, propping his hand against his forehead, yet refrained from offering any response.

The Hanged Man replied, "That depends on what kind of Beyonder powers the pet has. For example, if it's a Spectator, then it can help you observe or listen in on certain occasions. As you know, most humans are wary of each other but would never think that a pet would be eavesdropping on them, even if the pet was sitting right by their feet."

It makes sense! Father would avoid me when discussing important matters with the nobles, cabinet members, and other ministers, and would lock the door to the room. But if Susie could hide long enough in the room, then she wouldn't be chased away... Also, many ladies like to interact within private social circles... Audrey had a sparkle in her eyes.

Also, since Susie can speak now, she can tell me the content of the meetings directly... I have to teach her proper pronunciation and vocabulary... Hmm, should I teach her the aristocratic pronunciation or a more normal Backlund accent? Would other dogs pick up on where Susie comes from when they interact? Wait, why am I considering this? Susie wouldn't use human language when interacting with other dogs...

Wait, Mr. Hanged Man, why did you use Spectator as an example? C-could you have guessed what happened?

Audrey's expression changed, but she regained her posture and smiled. "Mr. Fool, I found another page of Emperor Roselle's diary." I got this from Fors Wall.

"Great, you have repaid what you owed," Klein replied.

"I am sorry, but there's not much content on this page of the diary." Audrey conjured the content she remembered onto the piece of goatskin.

Klein raised his hand and made the goatskin parchment appear in his palm before saying, "That doesn't affect my promise. Furthermore, the parts of the diary you offered previously had two pages."

The pages collected by Justice and The Hanged Man were not originals but copied by researchers. Some would copy it on one page for recording purposes, while others kept the original look of the diary for convenience.

Klein looked down at the few lines of text on the page.

"December 20th. A new year is approaching, yet the feedback I've received has left me confused and troubled. Crude oil does not exist in this world; it cannot be found anywhere."