Mystery: Starting from Meeting Amon

Chapter 232 Arrodes
The reconstruction of Enmat Port has been completed. After experiencing the baptism of the tsunami, the port city has regained its former vitality.

Ships coming and going are docked at the shore, and the workers at the dock are busy unloading cargo, working hard.

“Why not go to Pritz Harbor from here? It’s very close to Backlund, and I can reach Backlund directly.

Also, my name is Lewis Harvey. I am a devout believer in the god of steam and machinery, the father of alternating current, but I am no longer the detective I once was.

The first moment I arrive in Backlund, I will contact the Church of Steam and Mechanics and ask them to help me forge a new identity that I can trust, which will be beneficial to my next move."

After getting off the boat, Lewis quickly boarded another cruise ship bound for Port Pritz. He sat in the restaurant, flipping through the Backlund newspaper to learn about the important things that had happened in Backlund in recent times.

By the time the sun had illuminated the seawater in a golden hue, Lewis could already see Backlund's Cathedral of Saint Samuel from afar.

At this moment, he approached this familiar city again, and approached the Sealed Object 0-08 again.

The difference is that compared to half a year ago, he has become a more powerful transcendent.

The whistle of the steam ship echoed over the sea. As the cruise ship docked at the pier, Lewis walked off the cruise ship carrying a suitcase and wearing a half-high silk top hat.

Suddenly, his attention was attracted by a man with oriental appearance. He smiled faintly and said in his heart, "German Sparrow".

"Finally, Klein started going to sea after being promoted to Faceless Man. Perhaps, before long, the legend of this bounty hunter will spread across the ocean." Lewis brushed past Klein and avoided Klein's gaze.

Klein and Lewis' eyes met, and he lowered his head politely as he blended into the crowd.

"Isn't this another student of Mr. Azik? Why is he here in Backlund?

He looked at me just now, was it because he recognized my true identity? "

Without giving it any more thought, Klein boarded the ship. The ticket cost 10 soli, which made him feel distressed for a long time.

Lewis no longer paid attention to Klein's whereabouts. After all, they would meet again at the Tarot Club in two days.

“I hope Klein is not able to see through the gray fog. Otherwise, he will easily recognize me as Mr. Destiny. Then, The Fool will have something to hold against me.”

When they arrived at Backlund, it was not yet completely dark. Lewis glanced at his pocket watch and saw that it was almost time for the clergy to get off work.

"Go to the Church of Steam and Machinery." Lewis stopped a carriage on the side of the road and said to the driver.

The driver took Lewis forward and came to the luxuriously decorated gate of the Church of Steam and Machinery.

Compared to the low-key and mysterious Church of Night, the Church of Steam and Machinery is full of nouveau riche feeling and its taste is more than one level lower.

Lewis got out of the car and found the church's godfather in the prayer hall.

“Sir, perhaps you can wait until tomorrow morning to come back. The believers nearby are satisfied with this time.” The priest lowered his head and prayed silently without looking at Lewis.

"My name is Lewis Harvey. I just came from Intis and I need some help from the local church." Lewis took off his half-high silk hat and said in a low voice.

The Godfather then slowly turned his head, looked at Lewis, and said in a mellow voice:

"Mr. Lewis, you are younger than I thought."

You mean I don't look like the incarnation of the god of steam and machinery? I happen to think so too, after all, I used to be an atheist...

Lewis smiled faintly, without refutation, and just said:
"I just arrived in Backlund. I have something I want to entrust to a local organization. I hope to get your consent." The Godfather stood up slowly. He changed out of his robe, put on a suit, and led Lewis all the way to the vicinity of West Balam Dockyard and entered a three-story house.

On the sign of the house, one can see the words "Backlund Mechanical Research Institute" in large letters.

The "Mechanical Heart" team is really well hidden, just like the Blackthorn Security Company...

Lewis walked in, and under the guidance of the Godfather, he passed through some strange devices and found himself in a windowless room.

On the long table in the room are placed many spiritual objects, such as the extraordinary characteristics of the cosmic being and the characteristics of the human skin shadow.

After waiting for less than a minute, a blue-eyed man walked out from the next room, holding a silver mirror with mysterious patterns in his hands.

"This is Mr. Ikanser of Mechanical Heart. He will help you." The Godfather said to Lewis.

"Hello." Lewis took off his hat and nodded slightly.

"The man in front of me is Ikanser, so the silver mirror in his hand should be Klein's loyal licker, Magic Mirror Arrodes.

No wonder I always feel a sense of familiarity when I see that mirror. Traitors always stand out."

Turning around, the Godfather introduced Ikanser:
"This is the father of alternating current, our God's favored one, Mr. Lewis Harvey. He has just arrived in Backlund and wants us to provide some help."

Ikanser looked up at Lewis and said in surprise:
"Mr. Lewis, I have seen your deeds in the teachings a long time ago, but... I didn't expect you... to be so young and so great."

The two men shook hands, and Lewis briefly explained his purpose. He needed a new identity that would isolate him from his past before Intis.

Ikanser agreed immediately:

"This is not a difficult task for us. Please wait here for half an hour and I will give you these documents later."

“Thank you for your help.” Lewis bowed again and said sincerely.

"No, it's my honor to help you." Ikanser forced a smile and said.

After he left, a female staff member came in and made Lewis a cup of tea.

Lewis drank tea and waited patiently for news from Ikanser.

Suddenly, he felt sleepy. It was a reminder from his spirit that someone was trying to contact him.

"Sorry, I'm so tired. I need to get some sleep first."

Lewis greeted the woman who was making tea, then leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Passing through the pure white before his eyes, he found himself in a room with wide windows. There were piles of paper documents on the table, and Ikanser was sitting in front of the documents.

A river rushed from afar, flowing past Ikanser's feet. The light on the surface of the river floated, quickly outlining a line of white words:

"I am Arrodes. I am attracted by the mirror in Ikanser's hand. Your aura has attracted me."

(End of this chapter)