Chapter 50: Old Neil’s Method of Repayment

The next morning Klein entered the security company and first met the Nighthawk member, Sleepless Royale Reideen.

She looked like a cold lady with silky-smooth black hair.

"Good morning, Madam Reideen," Klein greeted.

The two quickly passed by each other when Royale stopped and said, "Ritualistic magic is a very dangerous thing."

Ah… Klein was taken aback. By the time he turned around, all he saw was her departing back.

He quickly went to the armory.

"Let's go to my place. I've already received the corresponding materials." Old Neil said.

"We aren't doing it here?" Klein asked.

Old Neil held a silver chest and tutted. "There's no space here to practice ritualistic magic."

Klein did not ask further and followed Old Neil up to the streets, taking a public carriage to the North Borough's suburbs.

Old Neil's place was a bungalow. The garden in front of it was filled with roses, golden mint, and other "materials."

"My deceased wife loved music." Old Neil pointed at the piano and mentioned in passing, "The sofa and coffee table are in the bedrooms... Let's do the ritualistic magic in the living room."

"Alright," Klein replied with caution.

After Old Neil put down the silver chest, he said, "Let me demonstrate to you ritualistic magic. Make sure to observe and remember the ritual."

As he spoke, he took out a fake goatskin parchment from the chest that had strange pictures drawn on it with black ink that exuded a serene fragrance.

Klein could not help but ask, "Mr. Neil, what kind of ritualistic magic will you perform?"

Old Neil answered seriously, "I'll be using magic to settle that debt of thirty pounds today."

You can do that? Klein's eyes widened.

Is he trying to curse his debtor to death or create counterfeit notes?

Klein looked at Old Neil oddly and seriously considered the possibility of calling the cops, no—of informing the Nighthawks.

Old Neil shot a glance at him. "I can see ignorance, foolishness, and the weak and shameless disbelief in your eyes. Didn't Dunn tell you the maxim of the Mystery Pryers? Do as you wish, but do no harm!"

The Beyonders who choose the Ascetic Order's path have proven that as long as one strictly abides to it and shows the needed fear and reverence, the risk of losing control will be minimized.

"A pity. Very few Beyonders choose to be Seers. There is no corresponding maxim to help you."

Yes, strictly abiding by the maxim has a hint of acting… Klein suddenly came to this thought while nodding.