Lord of Mysteries 2: Circle of Inevitability

Chapter 727 Arrival

?As Franca prepared the ritual, she considered her options and said to Lumian, ”The Overseerʼs mirror coordinates are indescribable and can only be procured through mystical means. The Magic Mirror Spirit Channeling Spell isnʼt capable of that. I intend to use standard spirit channeling instead.”

While the Magic Mirror Spirit Channeling Spell she had developed greatly extended the duration of the channeling and the number of questions the spirit would respond to, it was constrained by relying on the mirror as a medium, forfeiting the chance for other types of interaction.

”Regular spirit channeling drastically restricts the intel we can gather…” Lumian thought briefly and said, ”For the first question, we should have him provide the coordinates of the Overseerʼs mirror. Second, ask about the whereabouts of the classic silver mirror utilized for the ritual and leader communication. Third, inquire about the identities and locations of the Mirror People in contact with him, ranked by importance.”

Once the third question was answered, the spirit channeling ritual would come to its natural conclusion. Lumian suspected Moran Avigny might not have time to ”introduce” every Mirror Person under his command. Hence, he asked for them to be prioritized based on the criticality of their role and responsibilities.

”A classic silver mirror?” Franca asked, puzzled.

”Yes, Moran Avigny has a mirror akin to the classic silver one you used to own. Itʼs vital for communicating with Mirror Roselle,” Lumian explained succinctly.

While speaking, he crouched and rummaged through Moran Avignyʼs pockets.

Unfortunately, the Minister of Industry carried only a handful of large bills and some loose change totaling 3,212 verl dʼor.

Besides the money, there was an elegant golden mechanical pocket watch, a meticulously embroidered handkerchief, and a wallet crafted by a private designer and artisan.

But not a single item imbued with Beyonder powers!

Lumian couldnʼt resist mimicking Francaʼs inner thought: ”Poor slob!”

He realized that as the sitting Minister of Industry, Moran Avigny was under the watchful eye of official Beyonders. He was unlikely to carry mystical items, Beyonder weapons, or anything that might reveal his abnormality.

As a Sequence 5 Disciplinary Paladin of the Judgment pathway, disclosing this to the two Churches would raise difficult questions about how he obtained the potion formula and Beyonder characteristics at that level. When signing the contract, he would at most acknowledge being a Beyonder of a related pathway without specifying the Sequence. This cost him the chance to procure items openly, forcing him to rely on Brokers—something official Beyonders couldnʼt be privy to.

Moran Avigny didnʼt require the Overseerʼs assistance with the Under the Table deal to access mystical items, as Mirror People could transfer objects through mirrors. If he genuinely needed an item for a specific purpose, he could reach out to his mirror world associates and have them ”send” it over, returning it promptly after use.

Lumian sighed, pocketed the cash, watch, and other belongings, and rose to his feet.

With Francaʼs spirit channeling preparations complete, Lumian turned to Jenna, still composing her letter, and asked, ”You shot without hesitation earlier. Did it weigh on you at all? This wasnʼt a battle. Weʼd been engaged in friendly conversation with Moran Avigny for a while now. I even started to feel like we were becoming friends.”

Jenna glanced up at Lumian while writing on a protruding rock of the cave wall. She laughed softly.

”Worried Iʼll bottle up my emotional turmoil and cause issues down the line? Planning to play psychiatrist and offer me counseling?”

Anthony Reid, who had been observing silently, living up to his role as a Spectator, scratched his nose self-consciously.

That seemed to be his job.

However, he could discern that Jenna and Franca were not in need of counseling.

Lumian didnʼt tackle Jennaʼs question head-on. With a smile, he remarked, ”You havenʼt taken many lives yourself.”

”Had we not pulled the trigger, would you have taken action? Despite feeling you had befriended Moran Avigny, I think you wouldnʼt have flinched at blowing his head off,” Jenna retorted, a smile playing on her lips.

Lumian let out a derisive snort. ”Iʼm not like you. Iʼve killed more people than I can count.”