Lynch let out a breath, then opened the letter.
Calling it a letter was generous. It contained only one sentence: It's time for you to fulfill your promise.
The other party was evidently planning to carry out the descent of a god. They needed his help to make it happen, and this was payment for the Aurora Order helping him clear his name.
Lynch set the letter on fire. He had no intention of refusing. The matter had already been linked to the True Creator, and going back on his word now would be asking for death.
Besides, even if he didn't help with the descent, someone else would. If he got involved, he might even reduce the losses among the Nighthawks. If only he could keep Dunn from dying.
He'd grown attached to the Nighthawks over this time. There was no way he could stand by and watch them die, so he didn't mind doing something to help. Besides, Klein was the protagonist!
Speaking of Klein, though, Lynch was a little worried. Since the Divine Child was certain to be born, that meant Klein would most likely use up one of his chances to die in Tingen, then head to Backlund and begin his protagonist's journey.
But what about him?
For now, he could still hide in a corner and siphon energy from Sefirah Castle. But after Klein left, he'd still be with the Nighthawks. How was he supposed to get energy from Sefirah Castle then?
Unless he gave up his six-pound-a-week job with the Nighthawks and followed Klein when he left.
But was that even possible?
He'd worked hard to get this job, and the weekly pay would keep rising with his years of service.
Besides, it was still relatively safe here—after Klein faked his death and left,