"This is a miracle creation researched by the alchemists of the occult school."

A red translucent philosopher's stone.

It embodies the great wonders of the occult.

Snoopers of the Door of Truth.

It goes by many names.

Redstone, Elixir, Fifth Element, Philosopher's Stone, Holy Grail......

It plays the role of a universal equivalent in the core ritual of the alchemy school, the "equivalent exchange".

These are all things that Su Qi saw in his notes.

"I've heard from a friend at home who is a shrine that the Philosopher's Stone can give a brief glimpse into the deeper depths of the sea, and be ...... by psionic energy The Secret One uses to assist in the ability to obtain the relics of ghosts and gods that they cannot see. ”

"The Secret Ones do like to use it this way, because they have psionic powers, but they don't have the inspiration themselves."

Andersen stood up and walked over to the fireplace.

"The principle is the same, whether it is a secret person, a mysterious person, an idealistic person, or a philosopher's stone, it can be made to sink."

Andersen gently turned the candlestick.

The walls clattered and swirled, revealing a darkroom.

It's also so handsome, just like in the movies.

Su Qi thought to himself and walked over.

In the darkroom.

Knives, firearms, grenades, grenades......

Dagger blades, bullets, grenades, and crystal red are all made of the Philosopher's Stone.

"This is the arsenal, left over from the former Tokyo branch, and we only have that left until the next wave of funding is approved."

Hans Christian Andersen picked up a few bullets made of the Philosopher's Stone, loaded them into an old-fashioned revolver, and took them out again.

Su Qi looked at it in surprise, with a look of expression that he didn't know what to do, and said in his heart, isn't it non-violent? What's going on with your room of arms?

……

Su Qi looked at the arsenal.

Hans Christian Andersen's "introductory lesson" to the occult was about the same.

"How? Have you considered whether to join the Black Gate? ”

"I'm joining."

Su Qi nodded, not ink at all.

Andersen was surprised that Su Qi agreed too quickly and too simply.

"Don't think about it, think it through?"

Su Qi shook his head.

"Sir, I think very clearly, I join."

Why did Su Qi suddenly let go of his worries and chose to join without hesitation?

Because he knew that the ghosts and gods would come to the surface.

Su Qi could see those ghosts and gods, so he would naturally be affected by them.

When the ghosts and gods of the depths come up.

His deep sea.

Whether you want to or not, you should be the first to come into contact with ghosts and gods.

Let him figure out how to face these ghosts and gods on his own?

Then he'll just die faster.

Instead, join an organization of mystics and get some help.

Black Gate Club.

It's a great option for him.

……

"Take the notes and these occult primers, you take them back and read them first."

Hans Christian Andersen handed the book to Su Qi.

"The Kuromon Club monitors the stability of the ghosts and gods in Tokyo on a daily basis, and I will call you if there is an emergency.

On weekdays, Kuromon also accepts some commissions, so if you are interested, you can also participate.

Whether it's a commission, an urgent task, or you turn in a divine object, the club will provide you with the corresponding salary and purchase price. ”

"And get paid?"

"The Black Gate Club has a foundation that operates and has enough money.

Of course, in addition to money, the Black Gate can provide us Mystics with more practical rewards. ”

……

Hans Christian Andersen explained the rules of the Black Gate Club to Su Qi.

Because he's a student and works part-time outside the home, he doesn't have to be here as often.

When Heimen has a commissioned task, he will notify Su Qi to participate together.

"I have to ask you to speak of your experience as a mystic, especially to newcomers......

Restraint, silence

Trying to tell your own secrets as little as possible can reduce the likelihood that you will lose control. ”

"Sir, you have just told me a lot of secrets."

"Behind that door, you can be relatively safe, and the old seal of the Black Gate can resist the prying eyes of ghosts and gods."

Hans Christian Andersen pointed to the black door when Su Qi came in.

"Get here today, what other questions do you have?"

Su Qi thought for a moment.

"There are two more problems."

"You say."

"The first question is, how do people restrain their fear of ghosts and gods, I will always be afraid of them."

"Can't restrain it, the idealist is related to people's thinking, just like the heart beats to live, and the fear of ghosts and gods is irrepressible.

What the Mystic needs to do is to be able to complete their actions normally in extreme fear, even in the face of near-shock. ”

What do you mean?

I'm afraid to die, but I'm going to die?

The corners of Su Qi's mouth twitched.

"The second problem is that I am haunted by a ghost and want to find a solution."

"Be specific."

Su Qi told Hans Christian Andersen about "Miss Mary".

"Locked-in ghosts that appear at regular intervals every day, and you can also effectively avoid dangers......"

Andersen laughed.

"It doesn't need to be solved, it's not very good."

"Where's the good?"

"As I said earlier, we mystics have limited ability to kill ghosts and gods, and in addition to becoming Buddhas, we can only let them sink."

"So?"

"Psionic energy is the only effective means of killing, and those who have this ability are those who are close to each other, and the other is the spiritualists, that is, ghosts and gods."

"Are you trying to say ......?"

"That's right, Miss Mary is a very good violent means of dealing with ghosts and gods, as long as you use it well."

Andersen flipped through the case records.

"Tomorrow night, you estimate the time of Miss Mary's visit, and half an hour in advance, we will meet at the telephone booth in Yoyogi Park.

I'm going to teach you how to use this spirit. ”

Su Qi nodded suspiciously.

The two talked for a long time, and the time was not early.

Su Qi wanted to go home before it was completely dark, so he said goodbye and left.

……

Soon after Su Qi left.

The door to the councillor's room opened, and the hatter pushed Alice out in a wheelchair.

A case was handed over to Hans Christian Andersen.

"Commissioned by the Cabinet Office, Gu won the Bird Order."

"I went to Fuzu Shrine to hold an auction before, and I heard that the Metropolitan Police Department entrusted this matter to the Secret Officer."

"They didn't work it out."

"The ghosts have come up?"

"No, it's the ritual of those believers."

Andersen flipped through the case record and looked at it.

"Fuzu Shrine and Yujing Temple went to more than 20 secret disciples, 2 died, and 10 were seriously injured......"

Andersen frowned.

"They created a cult ritual by abducting children in Minato Ward, creating a panic of ghost legends.

Those believers have gained too much power from the evil gods through rituals. ”

Alice says:

"Solve it within a week, and the bird has risen to the abyss layer."

Andersen closed the case record and said:

"I will deal with those believers as soon as possible, the current Black Gate can't face an ancient evil god."

When Alice finished her work, the hatter pushed her back to the council room in a wheelchair, leaving a message.

"Take that newcomer with the action."

……