'The Killer in the Mist!'
The enemy had just been lurking nearby.
That 'Flesh Cultist' was able to silently infiltrate the room and ambush him, undoubtedly the work of that person.
The quick dispatch of Mrs. Pence and the ...
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The night was as dark as ink, and the crimson was like blood.
A sinister grin appeared on the man's face, his pale teeth chilling to behold. His low laughter was like the growl of a beast erupting from his throat.
The man held M...
2024-08-11 13:56:29 +0000 UTC
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“‘Secret Realm’?”
When Goethe heard this term, he almost instinctively thought of his status as an apprentice "Keeper of Secrets."
Could it be that managing the supernatural isn't the main job of the "Keepers of Secrets"...
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No clues at all!
Another dead end!
The people in the lair of the "Foggy Murderer" had not directly participated in the killing of "his" relatives.
In other words...
"Did the 'Foggy Murderer' do it all alone?"
G...
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*"Child of Flesh and Blood"?*
Gawain was intrigued by this new term.
Mrs. Pence didn't answer immediately. Instead, she bent down and carefully examined the corpse.
After about half a minute, she stood up and look...
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The tall and burly assailant's body collapsed to the ground.
Despite his nearly invulnerable body, the eyes and mouth remained vulnerable.
Goethe, watching the assailant fall, didn’t approach immediately. He reloaded his weapo...
2024-08-11 13:54:23 +0000 UTC
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The "guy" behind Old Bill died with his eyes wide open.
He clearly couldn't believe that even after taking a hostage, Goethe would still order to open fire, completely disregarding the hostage's safety.
Regret, remorse, and rese...
2024-08-11 13:53:32 +0000 UTC
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That guy?!
Gawain's eyes narrowed instantly.
There were many people Swart could refer to as "that guy," but there was only one "that guy" both of them would recognize—a scoundrel who had beaten them to it at No. 32 Little Duri...
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Flesh Church?!
Gawain and Kyle were simultaneously drawn to it.
"The exact time when the Flesh Church appeared is unknown, but there are rumors that King George I's death is related to them. In the 120 years since then, every di...
2024-08-11 13:52:54 +0000 UTC
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"There are far too many uncertainties in the 'Extraordinary World.'"
"In fact..."
"They are far more terrifying than you can imagine."
"They are intangible, without form, yet omnipresent, and they appear without any warnin...
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The sudden question caught Goethe off guard.
He shook his head, surprised that Mrs. Pence wasn't focusing on Kiel.
"I don't know," Goethe replied honestly.
"Secret Arts are the 'extraordinary powers' that 'Gifted Ones' can...
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As Kiel hurriedly tidied up, Goethe had already refreshed himself and returned to the hall.
He then noticed an elderly woman emerging from one side of the corridor.
She wore a plain black dress, which made her appear very modest...
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At 2 PM, Goethe was promptly awakened by Swart.
No nightmares.
Two hours of deep sleep had completely restored Goethe's energy.
In the washroom, Goethe carefully washed up and changed his clothes.
The visit at 3 PM t...
2024-08-11 13:51:21 +0000 UTC
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Sheila, a standout figure at the Garden Club.
Or rather, its star.
Young, beautiful, with a gentle demeanor, she seemed like a true lady. Moreover, she possessed wealth that most ladies, who depended on their fathers or brothers...
2024-08-11 13:50:59 +0000 UTC
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"What's down there?"
Swart pressed on, but his two subordinates couldn't give a coherent answer.
Slap, slap!
The police chief raised his hand and gave each subordinate a sharp slap across the face.
This time...
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Swart swore he didn't do it on purpose.
It was...
An instinctive reaction.
Including the moment he shut his eyes as the butcher knife came down—it was also instinctive....
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The voice seemed to have a magical power, making Goethe groggy. But the moment the word 'home' sounded, Goethe woke up.
'Home'?
Although he didn't know if he could go back yet, this wasn't his home!
Looking at the palm rea...
2024-08-11 13:49:37 +0000 UTC
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Aunt.
Krista Wayne.
A girl who liked to wear white dresses, always had a smile on her face, and was very willing to give "him" extra pocket money.
Yes, a girl.
Although referred to as an aunt, Krista Wayne was only f...
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Back in his hometown, when Gord used to moonlight as a "cleaner," he had encountered a fair number of corpses and many gut-wrenching scenes.
So, the carnage at No. 32 Little Durian Street didn’t faze him at all.
In fact, he fe...
2024-08-11 13:48:45 +0000 UTC
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*The Keeper of Secrets?*
Gord muttered this word, which he had heard for the first time, and etched it firmly in his mind.
Then, he asked directly.
"Can people with insufficient talent, or no talent at all, still ...
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If you asked Goethe what kind of person he disliked the most, people who act all mysterious would definitely be at the top of the list.
Looking at Morley, who was clearly already seriously injured yet still playing the role of the "Ri...
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As the thought crossed his mind, text appeared—
**[Unarmed Combat (Skilled) → Unarmed Combat (Mastered)]**
**[Unarmed Combat reached the Mastery level, gaining a mastery option: Well-Tr...
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There’s a solid reason why Matsuko Hotel is the most expensive in Lust.
Gawain stood in the top-floor suite of the hotel, looking down—
A total of eight attackers.
By...
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Earlier, Goethe couldn't figure out why Lady Sheila would seek out Swart. It couldn't have been to recruit or seek protection.
Swart wasn’t visiting the Garden Club for the first time, nor was this the first time Lady Sheila knew ab...
2024-08-11 13:44:04 +0000 UTC
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Was it really Swart that she came for?
Gawain quietly sat back down.
Like the other men in the hall, he watched as a visibly excited Swart, accompanied by the young maid, headed towards the corridor on the side of the hall—lea...
2024-08-11 13:43:48 +0000 UTC
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Could Morey be the "Fog Murderer"?
As this question surfaced in his mind, Gawain began to consider its possibility.
As long as one cleverly utilizes the information gap, it's not impossible to achieve such a thing, Gawain though...
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Boom!
Severed limbs flew through the air.
This time, Goethe was certain that Pharoah was dead—completely and utterly dead.
He walked over and inspected Pharoah's shattered body.
The man had possessed extraordinary ...
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Flames flickered, and the explosion roared deafeningly.
Windows, doors, and fragile walls were instantly shattered by the shockwave.
Along with them, Dr. Hode’s body was also blown to pieces.
Swart crouched by the side o...
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Dr. Hode is dead?!
Goethe frowned.
It was too much of a coincidence that Hode died just after Goethe had Swart investigate him.
If Goethe only suspected that Hode was suspicious before, now he was certain—Hode definitely...
2024-08-11 13:42:29 +0000 UTC
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*Expense of Public Funds.*
Goethe was quite familiar with the Garden Club.
He knew the ins and outs, how to handle himself.
So, he was well aware of what could be done with 5 gold tickets there.
The entrance...
2024-08-11 13:42:10 +0000 UTC
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