This Is Standard Equipment

Dunn offered Lynch a few words of encouragement, trying to lift his spirits.

However, Lynch only felt dejected. At this rate, it seemed the time for him to become a Beyonder was still quite far off.

The safest path was to honestly study for five years and graduate from Tingen University before he could become a Beyonder.

Alternatively, he could try to leech energy from Klein, continue letting the Stone of Myriad Phenomena generate a suitable pathway for him, and finally save up money to buy a potion.

But if he became a Beyonder in private, he would probably be discovered, right?

As for finding the Antigonus Notebook, he held absolutely no expectations.

The Antigonus Notebook had likely been drained dry by the Stone of Myriad Phenomena; the real notebook was right here, but Dunn and the others simply didn't believe it.

Sigh, how on earth could he become a Beyonder in a legitimate way?

When Klein eventually finds the Antigonus Notebook and becomes a Seer...

Wait, if the Antigonus Notebook has already been handed over, where is Klein going to find it?

Lynch opened his mouth, a flash of guilt crossing his eyes.

Wait, is Klein not going to become a Beyonder anymore?

Then who is going to save Tingen when the time comes?

How worrying!

Lynch felt like he had suffered a disaster for no reason; it was all the fault of the Stone of Myriad Phenomena, as he really hadn't done anything at all.

Because of his inner turmoil, Lynch couldn't even bring himself to be happy when he heard Dunn say they didn't have to work today.

However, when Dunn told them they could draw a huge sum of twelve pounds in advance, he still couldn't help but reveal a smile.

Future problems could be dealt with in the future; he could finally move house, use an independent washroom, and no longer have to live in the dirty-looking Lower Street.

Right, he would choose Daffodil Street, somewhere near Klein's home, so he could conveniently leech energy.

He was happily preparing to leave with Klein when he was called back by Dunn.

"Lynch, I'll approve a revolver for you as well, and you can collect ten rounds of ammunition. Klein, you only need to collect the ammunition."

Dunn wrote a note for them.

Klein took it and was about to leave, but he was held back by Lynch.

"Wait a second!"

Lynch looked at Dunn.

Sure enough, after thinking for a moment, Dunn told Lynch that he felt Lynch should rotate working with Rozanne, Old Neil, and Brazier first. He was afraid that if Lynch only followed Rozanne, he would learn to be as lazy as she was.

Lynch wanted to say something but held back.

He didn't think Old Neil was any better.

They were all masters of slacking off, so why single out Rozanne?

"Captain, is there anything else?"

Lynch asked again.

Dunn thought and thought, then finally shook his head, signaling that Lynch and the others could leave.

"The Captain has always been like this; his memory isn't very good."

Rozanne was already waiting at the door, and seeing Lynch come out, she couldn't help but complain.

Lynch deliberately used a volume that was neither too loud nor too quiet to remind her, "Could this be a problem? Are other Beyonders like this too? I think this needs to be taken seriously."

Rozanne waved her hand dismissively.

"It's fine, the Captain has always been like this!"

Lynch: ...

Why was this girl so oblivious?

However, Dunn probably didn't care either.

Lynch's voice hadn't been quiet; Dunn definitely could have heard him. If he took it seriously, he would surely invite a high-ranking Beyonder from the Church of the Goddess to take a look. If he didn't, it would remain like this, as if he hadn't heard anything.

"Right, did the Captain ask you to work with me?"

Rozanne asked excitedly.

Lynch nodded at first, but just as Rozanne was about to jump for joy, he added, "The Captain said he wanted me to work with you, but there's also Old Neil and Brazier. He wants me to rotate between the three of you; he said you're lazy."

Rozanne opened her mouth and hurriedly shouted a rebuttal toward Dunn's office: "I swear, I am not lazy."

Dunn did not respond, and she felt incredibly wronged.

However, after taking Lynch and the others back upstairs, she happily brewed herself some coffee.

"Mm, this is to refresh the mind; I am working hard for the job!"

Even though she was using the Nighthawks' free coffee.

"Alright, stop looking at me like that, I'll brew you a cup too!"

Taking the coffee Rozanne brewed, Lynch immediately forgave her for eating alone.

Taking a sip of the free coffee, he felt his life was finally complete.

The only one slightly dissatisfied was Klein; after asking Rozanne, he brewed a cup for himself as well—there was no reason not to take advantage of free things.

The three of them each carried a cup of coffee to find Mrs. Orianna, which made her laugh uncontrollably.

"Children, you really are too cute. Tell me, what do you need this time?"

Rozanne pointed at Lynch and Klein.

"The captain said to give them an advance of twelve pounds on their wages."

Mrs. Orianna looked at Lynch and said in a gentle tone, "Leonard mentioned you. He said you have no academic qualifications and didn't know what you were doing here. I told him that if you are willing to learn accounting, you can come to me. When I retire, this place will be handed over to you."

Lynch looked at the two five-pound notes and two one-pound notes Mrs. Orianna handed over, feeling that a life spent living with gold pounds like this would be incredibly satisfying.

The only thing to worry about was that he might keep these gold pounds for himself and run away.

That would be far too unsafe.

"I feel I have more of a talent for languages, so I'll try to get into Tingen University first."

Lynch politely declined Mrs. Orianna's offer.

Mrs. Orianna could only shrug her shoulders with regret and watch them head back downstairs.

Yes, Lynch and the others had to go back down again.

After collecting the money, they still had to go to Old Neil to collect their revolvers and ammunition.

This time, Rozanne did not accompany them.

She stated that her activity level for the day had exceeded the limit and she needed a good rest.

Lynch looked at her and suddenly began to look forward to his work schedule here.

It was just too relaxed; no wonder Dunn told him to go and get a university degree!

While full of anticipation, he followed Klein down the stairs, turned right at the intersection, and arrived at Old Neil's station.

Old Neil was busy fiddling with the documents in his hands.

Seeing Lynch and the others approach, he immediately laughed.

"I just heard Rozanne talking about you. She said there was a handsome guy, and I assume that's you. When I was young, I was just as handsome; back then, my wife fell for me at first sight."

Lynch looked at him with mock condemnation.

"That's not right. Where does that leave Klein?"

Old Neil burst into laughter.

Klein felt like he was being ostracized by the two of them. If he were the Hulk, he would definitely smash these two bastards.

Unfortunately, he wasn't, so he could only reveal an awkward smile that made him want to hit someone.

"Alright, give me the slip, and I'll get your things. Let me see, a revolver, and ammunition..."

In no time, Old Neil brought over a pile of items.

Ten Demon Hunting Bullets, thirty ordinary bullets, and a badge for Special Operations Group Team 7.

"This is too much. The captain only said to give us ten bullets."

Klein explained subconsciously.

Old Neil sighed.

"He forgot; this is the standard issue!"