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Monday morning.

Lynch dressed up early and specifically checked himself out in his own bathroom mirror. Looking sharp!

It had to be said, his appearance in reality was actually quite similar to the original owner's, though the original owner's face leaned more toward Western features, while his own face possessed the unique softness characteristic of the East.

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But all handsome men are alike in one way: they are dashing.

Once he finished admiring himself, he opened the door and looked at Klein, who was already packed and ready.

It had to be said, clothes really do make the man; the current Klein finally had a bit of a scholarly air about him, or at least, he could finally be described as having a certain temperament.

"Ready to go?"

Lynch greeted him.

Klein nodded, then swept his gaze over Lynch's face with a hint of envy.

How should he put it?

The gap between people really could be quite large!

Click!

Klein snapped his pocket watch shut and rode the public track carriage with Lynch toward Blackthorn Security Company.

Lynch would have preferred to keep walking, but he was dressed too well today and worried about getting his clothes dirty.

Besides, walking took a long time, which might lead to him being late.

About twenty minutes later, they arrived at Zolant Street. Lynch brushed the dust off his body to ensure he looked impeccable before striding into the reception room.

Rozanne was already there, and upon seeing Lynch arrive, she immediately waved at him.

"Lynch, the captain said you're with me this week, and you have to take orders from me!"

Rozanne stood with her hands behind her back, chin lifted with a proud expression.

Lynch hurried over to present this week's supervisor with a coffee, assuring her that she could command him as she pleased and that he could do anything.

Rozanne was amused and laughed out loud, only looking toward Klein after a good while.

"The captain said he wants you to go to his office as soon as you arrive."

Klein: ...

Why didn't you say that earlier?

Was chatting with this guy Lynch more important than delivering the message?

Klein rubbed his forehead, gaining a new understanding of Lynch's appearance.

"The captain mentioned you two are choosing to become Beyonders. I think that's a bad idea. Isn't it better to just be an ordinary person?"

Rozanne pursed her lips, her expression turning cold and her tone becoming somewhat sharp.

"Sorry, that's not possible. After all, we've already been dragged into Beyonder matters. If we don't become Beyonders, we might be killed by one, just like..."

Lynch explained.

Before he could finish, Rozanne interrupted him.

"Oh, don't mention those terrifying things. I'm just sad. My father passed away because he got involved in these things, and many other team members did too. I just don't want anything to happen to you."

Rozanne's eyes were a little red.

Lynch understood her well.

If he didn't know the plot, he would... ahem, sorry, he would still want to be a Beyonder.

Holding power in his own hands was what he truly desired.

If one didn't become a Beyonder, life was as cheap as grass; anyone could come along and turn him into a corpse.

However, everyone had their own thoughts, so he naturally wouldn't criticize Rozanne; instead, he empathized with her.

"Alright, I promise, even if I become a Beyonder, I won't do anything dangerous. I'll just stay by your side and be your assistant. I can pour tea, fetch water, or even wash your feet—I can do it all!"

Lynch promised with a smile.

Rozanne rolled her eyes at him, speechless.

"Pouring tea and fetching water is fine, but washing—washing feet is not necessary!"

She said, huffing in annoyance.

Lynch laughed and decided to pour another cup of tea for this cute girl.

And this lady did not disappoint his expectations, as she began to teach him how to slack off.

As for Klein, he had already gone downstairs to consume the Seer potion. Rozanne was the one who told him this, and while she was at it, she shared another piece of not-so-great news with Lynch.

Klein might take half a day off after consuming the potion.

"I've noticed that most team members are very tired after consuming a potion, except for Leonard. He's a Sleepless, so he doesn't feel drowsy even after taking his potion."

Lynch didn't care whether Leonard rested for that half day or not; he only wanted to know now how he was supposed to keep up with Klein's pace.

What if The Fool opened Sefirah Castle while he wasn't nearby? Where would he go to collect energy then?

He couldn't just wait for the Stone of Myriad Phenomena to lose its patience, set its sights on the Nighthawks' Beyonder items, and begin its journey of absorption, could he?

When the Stone of Myriad Phenomena lacked energy, it was almost unreasonable; it was like a starving tiger pouncing on its prey, absorbing any energy it saw directly.

Unless it still had some energy left, it couldn't remain calm.

Just like when Klein first opened Sefirah Castle, Lynch felt that he could control the Stone of Myriad Phenomena to refuse to absorb energy.

But back when he encountered the Antigonus Notebook, the Stone of Myriad Phenomena ignored his opposition and rejection entirely, draining energy like a madman.

So, if he didn't take the opportunity to absorb energy while the Stone of Myriad Phenomena still had some, he would have to face the prospect of it acting like a starving tiger and sucking the Nighthawks' Beyonder items dry.

That would turn him into a traitor to the Church of the Goddess, and he might even be hunted down by the captain himself; just thinking about it made him shudder.

No, he had to seize the energy from Sefirah Castle this time.

"Rozanne, tell me, if I wanted to ask for leave on my first day of work, what method should I use?"

Rozanne stared at him, dumbfounded.

"Lynch, I did teach you how to slack off, but you can't use it this quickly, can you? The captain will definitely kill me if you do."

Lynch gave a sheepish laugh, then pressed his palms together in a plea.

"Good girl, help me out. I'm doing this to keep an eye on Klein. I heard he seems to have started dating recently, and it's with a gentleman. His family is very worried and wants to know who the other person is.

I'm on good terms with his family and plan to help them out. I intend to follow him now; this is the perfect time for a date. By the way, don't tell anyone else."

Rozanne covered her mouth, her eyes shining as she looked at Lynch.

"Don't worry, my lips are sealed!"

She even proactively offered Lynch advice.

"Didn't the captain tell you to apply to Tingen University? Go tell the captain now that you're going to Tingen University to ask a professor for some materials. That's a legitimate reason, and it's not busy here anyway, so he'll definitely agree. Oh, and remember to ask the captain to write you a letter of introduction!"

Lynch nodded and immediately went to Dunn's office.

Dunn looked a bit startled when he saw him, but he looked at him with curiosity nonetheless.

"What is it?"

"Captain, I plan to go to Tingen University to ask for some materials. You were right about applying to the university. I was just preparing to study, but I quickly realized that I don't even know what books to read or what the exam content is.

So, I want you to write me a letter of introduction. I'm asking for leave now to go to Tingen University to get the materials from them; after all, by the time we get off work, they'll be off work too."

Lynch spoke with a guilty conscience, but Dunn listened with satisfaction.

This kid was truly decent; even if he didn't like studying, he still earnestly came to him to find a solution. At the very least, this initiative was very precious.

"No need to ask for leave; this counts as official business. Just go get the materials and come back tomorrow. That's a very diligent attitude. Go on!"