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Lord of the Mysteries #5
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 5
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts…
The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of “The Fool”.
Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference machines, as well as Potions, Divination, Hexes, Tarot Cards, Sealed Artifacts…
The Light continues to shine but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.
Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of “The Fool”.
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Ai Qianshui de Wuzei
264 books178 followersAssociated Names:
* 爱潜水的乌贼 (Simplified Chinese) / 愛潛水的烏賊 (Traditional Chinese)
* Ai Qianshui de Wuzei / Cuttlefish That Loves Diving (English)
* อ้ายเชียนสุ่ยเตออูเจ๋ย (Thai)
* 爱潜水的乌贼 (Simplified Chinese) / 愛潛水的烏賊 (Traditional Chinese)
* Ai Qianshui de Wuzei / Cuttlefish That Loves Diving (English)
* อ้ายเชียนสุ่ยเตออูเจ๋ย (Thai)
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May 27, 2025
Every time I start a new volume for LOTM, I think, "it can't possibly get any better than this". Oh how I'm wrong each time
March 28, 2023
5/5
“It's still not enough...Then let's make it a little more chaotic...."
HOLY FVCCKKKKK!!!!!
no, i have to pick up the next volume right away BECAUSE THAT ENDING FREAKING KILLED ME WITH THAT CLIFFHANGER!!!!!!
everything is so chaotic, and that is part of klein's plan in order to have a chance to complete his goal. he can't defeat every single one of his powerful enemies, but since his enemies are also enemies with each other, full on chaos is really necessary. in that case, the attention wouldn't be just on him. it's a multiple-way battle. but of course not everything would go according to his plan. and the most terrifying thing is BOTH FREAKING ADAM AND AMON ARE ABLE TO LOCATE HIM!!! i think i had a mini heart attack with the last part of the last chapter when amon in his monocle suddenly appear. and it's not just his avatar, it's his real body!!!!! and the scary part is it happened when klein thought he already escaped!! he already lowered his guard down!!! his triple concealment is not enough!!!
my heart is still racing while writing this review and i'm ending this now because i would really love to pick the next volume up right now. but this volume? EPIC!!!
“It's still not enough...Then let's make it a little more chaotic...."
HOLY FVCCKKKKK!!!!!
no, i have to pick up the next volume right away BECAUSE THAT ENDING FREAKING KILLED ME WITH THAT CLIFFHANGER!!!!!!
everything is so chaotic, and that is part of klein's plan in order to have a chance to complete his goal. he can't defeat every single one of his powerful enemies, but since his enemies are also enemies with each other, full on chaos is really necessary. in that case, the attention wouldn't be just on him. it's a multiple-way battle. but of course not everything would go according to his plan. and the most terrifying thing is BOTH FREAKING ADAM AND AMON ARE ABLE TO LOCATE HIM!!! i think i had a mini heart attack with the last part of the last chapter when amon in his monocle suddenly appear. and it's not just his avatar, it's his real body!!!!! and the scary part is it happened when klein thought he already escaped!! he already lowered his guard down!!! his triple concealment is not enough!!!
my heart is still racing while writing this review and i'm ending this now because i would really love to pick the next volume up right now. but this volume? EPIC!!!
June 21, 2020
WHAT CAN ONE SAY ABOUT AN EPIC BOOK THAT OUTCLASSES ALL OTHERS. IF THERE IS A RATING FOR BEYOND EXCELLENT, THIS BOOK HAS THAT. IT SITS ON THE SHELVE WITH 'THE NAME OF THE WIND' PATRICK ROTHFUSS IN WORLD CREATION. WITH 'WAY OF KINGS' BRANDON SANDERSON IN EXPANSIVENESS AND MAGIC. I CAN GO ON AND ON AND ON. JUST GO AND READ THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL BE ENRAPTURED.
September 14, 2025
Damn, every time I finish a volume, I’m left thinking, ‘how does it keep getting better?’. Vol. 5 totally delivers—raising the stakes, expanding the world, and diving even deeper into the characters. Secret organizations and hidden truths pull you further into the web of intrigue. This one had me on the edge of my seat. Usually, Klein’s wits and schemes keep him one step ahead, but this time… his enemies actually outsmart him. And that ending! Now, every time I see a monocle, I’ll be traumatized right alongside Klein 😰🧐. I can’t wait to read the next vol.
October 3, 2025
leonard + klein moments ily 💝
December 30, 2024
praise the fool
January 22, 2026
wow wow wow 🧎♀️
January 2, 2026
Book with a great pace, writer took his time to develop each character. Loved the persona of Gerhman sparrow
October 24, 2025
4.5, really. I just took half star for the cliffhanger xD
December 22, 2024
بی هوش و حواس تر از چیزیم که بتونم بنویسم . حس های مختلف و زیادی رو با این جلد تجربه کردم .خنده، کنجکاوی ،امید،خشم،ترس،شکست ،دلشکستگی و در آخر با خوندن چپتر آخر جوری که پنیک کردم خود کلاین نکرد !
May 1, 2020
I’ve read at least a few hundred books and this is my absolute number one favorite. It starts somewhat slow but rapidly improves volume to volume. The magic system is awesome and the world building is fantastic. The author slowly releases more and more secrets as the story goes on in a wonderful way. Please try this.
August 8, 2020
Brilliant world building.
Decent and reasonable character growth.
Ingenious magic system.
Specific words and titles (eg. lord of the mysteries, the fool, etc.,) have deep foreshadowing and meaning.
The real lord of mysteries.
Decent and reasonable character growth.
Ingenious magic system.
Specific words and titles (eg. lord of the mysteries, the fool, etc.,) have deep foreshadowing and meaning.
The real lord of mysteries.
January 29, 2026
Finally. Finally the main character got challenges and it's not an easy adventure.
I would rate this volume as the best in the series. 1st and 5th are great. This volume gave me a story that I expected after 1st volume.
Doom, trying to achieve impossible, and great setting. Love it
I would rate this volume as the best in the series. 1st and 5th are great. This volume gave me a story that I expected after 1st volume.
Doom, trying to achieve impossible, and great setting. Love it
December 2, 2023
what is THAT end???? fuck i hate amon so much
October 23, 2025
every single star for the two chapters of Hall of Truth.
January 11, 2026
i love how everybody's playing mental 8D Chess with each other
Also the cliffhanger is lowkey insane
Also the cliffhanger is lowkey insane
December 6, 2024
“Can you accept such an outcome?”
میتونم به نویسنده، دنیاسازی این ناول و دولوپمنت کاراکترش سر تعظیم فرود بیارم؟؟ عالی بود. واقعااا عالی بود! و فاکینگ چپتر آخر این جلد اینقدر همه چیز رو اوج هیجان بود حتی یک دقیقه نتونستم کنار بذارمش و بلافاصله جلد شیش رو شروع کردم!
وای اطلاعاتی که نویسنده به مرور رو کرد تو این جلد مخصوصا بخش قصر سفیره و نهادایی که خالق اصلی به جا گذاشته و اینکه تمام اینا به علاوه دو سنگ کفر ارتباطی با سفیروت پیدا کردن، واقعا شوک بود و مغزم منفجر شد از حجم افکاری که به ذهنم اومد و انگار همه چی، مفهوم ها و جزئیاتی که تو ناول برده شد به طور خیلی منطقیای برام معنی پیدا کرد و کلی حدس و گمان به ذهنم رسید ولی هنوز نمیتونم کامل و قطعی حدس بزنم بگم قضیه چیه.
تو این جلد با کاراکتر جذاب مدیچی ، فرشته جنگ، آشنا شدیم و عاشقش شدم (شخصیت پردازیا تو این ناول واقعا خیلی خوب و کار شدهن)
و بزرگترین پارت شوک و القای وحشت این جلد براستی که متعلق به مستر اِرور عزیز، فرشته زمان، آمون بود
(he lives up to his name as an error and bug!)
میتونم به نویسنده، دنیاسازی این ناول و دولوپمنت کاراکترش سر تعظیم فرود بیارم؟؟ عالی بود. واقعااا عالی بود! و فاکینگ چپتر آخر این جلد اینقدر همه چیز رو اوج هیجان بود حتی یک دقیقه نتونستم کنار بذارمش و بلافاصله جلد شیش رو شروع کردم!
وای اطلاعاتی که نویسنده به مرور رو کرد تو این جلد مخصوصا بخش قصر سفیره و نهادایی که خالق اصلی به جا گذاشته و اینکه تمام اینا به علاوه دو سنگ کفر ارتباطی با سفیروت پیدا کردن، واقعا شوک بود و مغزم منفجر شد از حجم افکاری که به ذهنم اومد و انگار همه چی، مفهوم ها و جزئیاتی که تو ناول برده شد به طور خیلی منطقیای برام معنی پیدا کرد و کلی حدس و گمان به ذهنم رسید ولی هنوز نمیتونم کامل و قطعی حدس بزنم بگم قضیه چیه.
تو این جلد با کاراکتر جذاب مدیچی ، فرشته جنگ، آشنا شدیم و عاشقش شدم (شخصیت پردازیا تو این ناول واقعا خیلی خوب و کار شدهن)
و بزرگترین پارت شوک و القای وحشت این جلد براستی که متعلق به مستر اِرور عزیز، فرشته زمان، آمون بود
(he lives up to his name as an error and bug!)
April 17, 2025
Another great one. It truly deserve the hype.
AND the official recognition by the Chinese Literature.
Hated the cliffending, but holy f*ck, what a explendid end
AND the official recognition by the Chinese Literature.
Hated the cliffending, but holy f*ck, what a explendid end
January 4, 2026
as for each volume, this one once again was better than the last, but oh my god those last 10ish chapters
May 22, 2021
Another thrilling addition to this story. When I look back at where things started and where we are now, I have to tip my hat to the author. The power levels of the characters and depth and complexity of the mysteries explored are both high. The skill it takes to slowly build this up over thousands of pages, both keeping things interesting without contradicting oneself, must be massive. Well done.
January 9, 2023
Arguably the second or third best volume has amazing moments and one of the craziest but engaging plots in the story. Kleins identity from volume 3 makes a return and it’s just amazing, the finale is unforgettable.
January 29, 2026
"Don't randomly leave your marionettes around. They can be tracked."
As he spoke, he slowly stood up. He casually took out a crystal monocle from his pocket and slowly wore it on his right eye.
I don't think I've ever gone "FFFuucccckkkk." out loud on an ending until this book.
I'm not gonna lie this volume really did solidify Leonard being a pathetic man for me and I love him for that. What a guy. If you channeled my spirit through a medium, I'd say I loved him for that because it felt comforting to finally read someone refer to him as "Klein." Not Sherlock. Not Gehrman. Not Dwayne. Klein Moretti. His first identity in this world. I will admit it really did feel intimate reading Klein from Leonard's POV; being able to access Klein Moretti's first layer. No cause deadass I can feel this dude YEARNING for Klein to let down his pretenses. There's also a kind of bittersweetness to this, knowing Zhou Mingrui will never be known to this world, even if part of him lies in Gehrman Sparrow's appearance. But Leonard :(( I don't know if I want to empathize with you or call you a slur. God every volume just gets better than the last. That Amon reveal??? ABSOLUTELY SICKENING. Amon and Adam appear to be opposites, but they're just both as terrifying as the other.
What is his relationship with Mr. World?
IS HE GAY. OR EUROPEAN.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2025
There is no reason to write a post for each "volume" as I have read the whole thing as one book anyway and even the chapter separation is kind of weird, probably because of the serialized nature of the release. Well, I have good news and bad news. Good news is that I've finished this humongous novel. Bad news is that there is a sequel!! :D
The increase in level of the main protagonist goes on. Not only does he do it faster and easier - in terms of pages dedicated to the difficulty - but so do all of his friends. But there is a catch, of course. First of all the most scary antagonist by far: God of Deceit Amon. Second of all, of course there are levels above sequence 0. And I apologize if me telling you that made you instantly go insane, it's your own fault for not raising to a sufficiently high Beyonder level.
You see, not only are there gods in the world, but also gods from outside the world, encroaching in. There are some really complicated rules being applied and the final epic battle is truly epic, so I will leave it at that: I finished Lord of Mysteries and I liked it.
The second book, Circle of Inevitability, closes the story completely and also is half of the first book in terms of size. I wonder if I should be masochistic enough to start reading it as well...
The increase in level of the main protagonist goes on. Not only does he do it faster and easier - in terms of pages dedicated to the difficulty - but so do all of his friends. But there is a catch, of course. First of all the most scary antagonist by far: God of Deceit Amon. Second of all, of course there are levels above sequence 0. And I apologize if me telling you that made you instantly go insane, it's your own fault for not raising to a sufficiently high Beyonder level.
You see, not only are there gods in the world, but also gods from outside the world, encroaching in. There are some really complicated rules being applied and the final epic battle is truly epic, so I will leave it at that: I finished Lord of Mysteries and I liked it.
The second book, Circle of Inevitability, closes the story completely and also is half of the first book in terms of size. I wonder if I should be masochistic enough to start reading it as well...
September 18, 2025
This volume was INTENSE. Forget slow build-up—this one’s packed with action, goosebumps, and moments that made me feel like a proud parent watching Klein grow (??? even though I’ve never been one 🤣). When he advanced to Scholar of Yore, I was just sitting there like: my boy… look at you… sniff sniff.
Also, I take back every time I said “I want Amon.” No. Nope. Never again. That fight with Klein was pure nightmare fuel. This guy is scary in ways I didn’t even imagine, pulling unexpected moves like—please, PLEASE, just stop appearing. Honestly, I’m terrified and so not ready for the next volume 😭.
My favorite part though? When Mr. World, Mr. Star, and Miss Justice explored Groselle’s Travels. The castle that projects inner thoughts… PLEASE. I was laughing so hard my sister thought I’d lost it. Miss Audrey finally seeing Mr. World’s “other side”—HAAHAHAHA priceless.
The Giant King’s Court expedition had me shaking. Ancient, eerie, and epic—it’s everything I love, and I can’t wait for more expeditions. And Little Sun?? Adorable. (p/s: he’s my favorite Tarot Club member, don’t @ me.) Bread mushrooms lover, chugging milk for growth—sir, how much taller do you need to be, Derrick?? He’s the cutest.
No tears shed in this volume—only pride, fear, and goosebumps. Straight into Volume 6 I go, because I have to make sure Klein survives Amon’s hands.
Also, I take back every time I said “I want Amon.” No. Nope. Never again. That fight with Klein was pure nightmare fuel. This guy is scary in ways I didn’t even imagine, pulling unexpected moves like—please, PLEASE, just stop appearing. Honestly, I’m terrified and so not ready for the next volume 😭.
My favorite part though? When Mr. World, Mr. Star, and Miss Justice explored Groselle’s Travels. The castle that projects inner thoughts… PLEASE. I was laughing so hard my sister thought I’d lost it. Miss Audrey finally seeing Mr. World’s “other side”—HAAHAHAHA priceless.
The Giant King’s Court expedition had me shaking. Ancient, eerie, and epic—it’s everything I love, and I can’t wait for more expeditions. And Little Sun?? Adorable. (p/s: he’s my favorite Tarot Club member, don’t @ me.) Bread mushrooms lover, chugging milk for growth—sir, how much taller do you need to be, Derrick?? He’s the cutest.
No tears shed in this volume—only pride, fear, and goosebumps. Straight into Volume 6 I go, because I have to make sure Klein survives Amon’s hands.
April 28, 2023
I have to take 2 stars out at this point because of the repetitive use of words and sentences to the point of irritation up to this point of the story. Does the author not know what synonyms are? I lampoon at your overuse of words like 'Lampoon' and phrases like 'none other than' to exhaustion, showing up in 5-6 page long chapters over 3 times. Please use synonyms or better yet don't use them at all. Describing characters over and over again without having emotional weight added to that very description is just pointless padding. This volume could have easily been 15-20 chapters shorter without this very type of padding. Amon taking out a monocle at the end of the volume is a perfect example of this, given his standing and this particular character trait, it induces fear in the ML and is properly translated to the reader through this description. Amon seems increasingly turning out to be the main villain of Part 1 of this story and I have mixed feelings about it. Amon is definitely a Cowardly Villain Type, that means there's an increased chance of him running away at the end of the final fight giving us a sad-ass ending to this 1300+ chapter Epic, IMO.
November 19, 2025
This story and this genre of progression fantasy in general has a great way of making it never feel like the story isn't progressing or the main character isn't moving forward, but if someone said they felt this volume meandered too much and didn't feel like it progressed, i wouldn't have much to argue against them with.
There aren't really many standout moments in this volume other than its ending, but the day-to-day is still better than volumes 1 and 2 with how much more exciting the action is by this point in the story.
The ending to this volume is one of the most action packed and exciting, but the power system has become so complex it is very difficult to follow. it really does feel at times you need a degree in the power system at times.
And then there's the ending to the ending, oh boy, this was such a good volume, but it's just nothing's really memorable until the end of the volume.
That could also just be LOTM fatigue, i have a feeling that maybe this is one of the best volumes in a vacuum, but coming after 3 and 4, a lot of the exciting moments here don't feel new enough.
There aren't really many standout moments in this volume other than its ending, but the day-to-day is still better than volumes 1 and 2 with how much more exciting the action is by this point in the story.
The ending to this volume is one of the most action packed and exciting, but the power system has become so complex it is very difficult to follow. it really does feel at times you need a degree in the power system at times.
And then there's the ending to the ending, oh boy, this was such a good volume, but it's just nothing's really memorable until the end of the volume.
That could also just be LOTM fatigue, i have a feeling that maybe this is one of the best volumes in a vacuum, but coming after 3 and 4, a lot of the exciting moments here don't feel new enough.
December 3, 2025
"Eu o entendo como uma pessoa que está se afogando, lutando apenas por instinto".
Eu senti que o Klein, nesse final, era uma dessas pessoas que estavam se afogando, mas nunca desistiam de lutar. Eu não vou falar muito porque tudo neste volume é muito importante e tudo que eu quero dizer seria spoiler. Esse volume é muito importante para o desenvolvimento da novel, porque aqui já descobrimos algumas coisas sobre o enredo geral e como tudo vai se desenrolar. Muitas perguntas são respondidas, descobrimos um pouco da verdade sobre os transmigradores, todo o plano arquitetado pelo rei, os anjos, semideuses e deuses, e todo esse conflito evoluindo a guerra que já estava uma merda para uma guerra mundial. slk, aqui vemos o quanto o Klein se importa de verdade com a humanidade. Ele é incrível e tem um coração enorme. E o que foi esse plot no final? Tava tudo ali, mds? O Klein sendo expulso das viagens de Groselle pelo Adam, enquanto fugia do Zaratul e encontrando o Amon no processo. Coitado do meu bebê! Agora vamos pro próximo vol ver aonde isso vai dar.
Eu senti que o Klein, nesse final, era uma dessas pessoas que estavam se afogando, mas nunca desistiam de lutar. Eu não vou falar muito porque tudo neste volume é muito importante e tudo que eu quero dizer seria spoiler. Esse volume é muito importante para o desenvolvimento da novel, porque aqui já descobrimos algumas coisas sobre o enredo geral e como tudo vai se desenrolar. Muitas perguntas são respondidas, descobrimos um pouco da verdade sobre os transmigradores, todo o plano arquitetado pelo rei, os anjos, semideuses e deuses, e todo esse conflito evoluindo a guerra que já estava uma merda para uma guerra mundial. slk, aqui vemos o quanto o Klein se importa de verdade com a humanidade. Ele é incrível e tem um coração enorme. E o que foi esse plot no final? Tava tudo ali, mds? O Klein sendo expulso das viagens de Groselle pelo Adam, enquanto fugia do Zaratul e encontrando o Amon no processo. Coitado do meu bebê! Agora vamos pro próximo vol ver aonde isso vai dar.
August 31, 2023
WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT.
The amount of stress this volume especially the latter parts has given me is enough to end my life. I'm literally smoking while absorbing everything that's happening! I'm so?!?!?!
I want to say that this volume is absolutely amazing with a lot of details getting divulged, much bigger than the previous ones and the situations getting introduced are stupendous! I don't even know what to think about first! The current war, the problems, the Kings of Angels, the innocent people, and AAA I don't know! And a lot of demigods, angels, basically bigshots are appearing one by one. And the last chapter?!?! Adam and Amon! Holy.... (I just thought of the multiple Gods on the book but I don't want to swear on one particular LOL). Anyway, my blood is rushing and I want to jump to Lightseeker as of right now! I can't think of anything else what that chapter!
The amount of stress this volume especially the latter parts has given me is enough to end my life. I'm literally smoking while absorbing everything that's happening! I'm so?!?!?!
I want to say that this volume is absolutely amazing with a lot of details getting divulged, much bigger than the previous ones and the situations getting introduced are stupendous! I don't even know what to think about first! The current war, the problems, the Kings of Angels, the innocent people, and AAA I don't know! And a lot of demigods, angels, basically bigshots are appearing one by one. And the last chapter?!?! Adam and Amon! Holy.... (I just thought of the multiple Gods on the book but I don't want to swear on one particular LOL). Anyway, my blood is rushing and I want to jump to Lightseeker as of right now! I can't think of anything else what that chapter!
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