Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 513 [The Hanged Man]: When are you leaving?

Backlund, North District.

"Captain, I'd like to ask for leave."

Leonard Mitchell spoke to his superior, handing over the relevant documents.

As official extraordinary individuals, they need to apply in advance to travel alone. However, their "red glove" work is quite special, as they travel all over the country year-round, so the application process is simpler than that of regular night watch personnel.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

The newly promoted "Spirit Shaman" Red Gloves Captain Soster took the document, but instead of looking at it, he asked him directly.

“There’s a case where a new lead may have emerged,” Leonard replied vaguely, “but I can’t be sure; it will take some time to verify.”

Actually, he planned to return to Tingen to check on the fate of his two former colleagues. Taking the fastest steam train, he should be able to reach Raphael Cemetery in Tingen by dawn. And with ample sunlight, digging the graves would be easier.

“I’m sorry, Leonard, you can’t leave Backlund for the time being—it needs you.” However, Soster refused his request. “I just received a call from above. There have been several cases of bloody rituals in the East District recently, and the police department has transferred the case to us.”

Leonard's heart sank when he heard the news.

Cases involving bloody rituals are generally major cases, either involving cults that worship evil gods or demons, and they usually can't be solved in a week or two. After their team takes on such cases, they can't even guarantee normal working hours, let alone take time off.

However, there is some good news: they can work through the night, and their investigation speed is faster than that of the extraordinary individuals in other churches.

After all, they don't need to sleep.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Above the gray fog, the trading continued.

Emlyn hesitated for a while, wanting to advance to Sequence 6 but reluctant to spend the money. He finally told Alger the Hanged Man to help him inquire about prices first, and he would think about it later.

"It was indeed a difficult decision, and I understand."

"The Hanged Man," Alger said calmly.

He hadn't fully digested the "Windbringer's" potion yet and wasn't in a hurry to make money. After finishing his conversation with [The Moon], he turned his gaze to the lower part of the bronze table.

“Mr. Fool, I request to speak with the World alone.”

Alger said.

"can."

Klein nodded and manipulated the gray mist to spread, blocking the senses of everyone else present.

When are you leaving Bayam?

As soon as he met the eyes of [The World], Alger couldn't wait to ask.

The events in Bayam were so shocking that they led to a chaotic battle between four Sequence 4s and the rage of one Sequence 3. For some time now, the entire Rosde Island region has been shrouded in the "Sea King's" fury.

Although the Hanged Man benefited greatly from the process, he still felt immense pressure.

Temperance had long since led the team to escape, but The World remained holed up in the Bayam inn. This made Alger uneasy, sensing that the other was still plotting something.

"Maybe in a few more days."

"Klein said hoarsely. His business here isn't over yet."

According to updated intelligence, the real "Red-Haired Elaine" is currently hiding inside the Intis embassy. Klein felt that Luzer had mistaken her identity because of him, so he decided to take responsibility and stay in Bayam until he captured "Red-Haired Elaine" and located "Lieutenant General of Disease" Tracy before contacting Luzer to take action.

"What are you going to do again?"

Alger instinctively sensed something was wrong and frowned as he asked, "The Hanged Man."

"Don't worry, this time it won't cause a big commotion."

Klein could guess his concerns, so he explained, "As for whether or not you believe in the Hanged Man, that's another story."

".I hope so."

Alger could only say helplessly.

After they finished communicating, they asked Mr. Fool to unblock them.

"Everyone."

Seeing that no one else seemed interested in trading, the Magician Fors spoke up, "I have a magical item here that's quite effective."

What she introduced to everyone was the reward her teacher had just given her: a magical item called "Lynorman's Magic Book." It allowed the holder to record any extraordinary abilities that appeared before them, fixing them to a page in a notebook for long-term storage, which could be used whenever needed. However, it would be consumed after use, and the corresponding page would become blank again.

Its negative effects are relatively easy to avoid; simply smear your own blood evenly on the notebook cover. Otherwise, the notebook will cause the holder to get lost and encounter various dangers.

"Recorder?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze raised an eyebrow, guessing the name of the item's characteristic. He was quite familiar with it because one of the lambs Mr. A herded possessed such a soul.

"Uh, yeah."

Fors was taken aback, not expecting to be seen through so quickly. "My teacher said that this is Sequence 6 of my pathway. The main pages of this item can record abilities of Sequence 6 and below. By Sequence 5, the success rate is only half, and by Sequence 4 it is even lower, possibly down to one in ten."

With Mr. Fool's help, she showed him what the notebook looked like, "and only these three yellowed pages can record demigod-level abilities."

Even so, it is already an extremely precious and extraordinary item!
[Justice] Audrey's eyes lit up, and she immediately asked, "So, Miss [Magician], how much are you planning to bid?"

She had always admired Mr. Temperance's "Shepherd" ability to use a variety of extraordinary powers, and now that she finally had the chance to obtain a similar item, she naturally wouldn't hesitate. As long as the price was reasonable—no, even if it wasn't, she was willing to pay a premium to get her hands on this precious item!
Seeing that Justice was determined to win, the other members who were also interested retreated with some regret.

"Huh? I'm not planning to sell it."

Seeing this, Fors had no choice but to explain. It turned out that she had come up with a new sharing model, which was to rent it out temporarily for £50 a day, and the pages had to be filled in again when it was returned.

£50 a day? I could rent it for the whole year. [Justice] Audrey thought to herself.

"That's definitely a good idea, making full use of the Tarot Club's secrecy and ability to manage items."

Alger, the Hanged Man, was also excited. This meant he could now temporarily possess items he wouldn't normally have the chance to handle. Renting them out before certain operations would significantly increase his success rate.

"In addition, there is something else I have considered."

Fors mustered his courage and said to Luzer, "Mr. Temperance, perhaps we could spend a certain amount of money to have you record demigod-level abilities on those three pieces of paper?"

(End of this chapter)