"Why does this face of mine look like it's full of schemes?"
Lynch watched Trissy's retreating back, feeling extremely displeased. He really wanted to drag Trissy back and interrogate him properly—just what about Lynch Trans had revealed his true nature?
But after thinking it over, he gave up.
He had only managed to scare Trissy just now because he had switched pathways, making Trissy think he was a Beyonder of a higher pathway. But if Trissy fought him for a little longer, he would realize that Lynch was all show.
Especially now that he had switched to the Lawyer pathway—he could only fight with his mouth.
"Let's go, let's go. Having no combat ability is honestly pretty scary."
Lynch shrank his neck and hurried toward Daffodil Street.
After walking along streets bathed in crimson moonlight for a while, Lynch finally stepped into No. 2 Daffodil Street.
The moment he entered, he saw Melissa sitting in the sitting room with a book in her arms. Klein and Benson beside her were taking notes, looking like good children who loved studying.
"Ah, you're back. Want something to eat? We saved some food for you."
The moment Melissa saw him enter, she jumped to her feet.
"Yes, I'm starving. Oh, right, this is for you."
Lynch took out the charm Old Neil had given him today from his pocket.
He and Old Neil had already tested its effects when worn. It was practically useless, though it looked nice. Young girls would probably like it.
"This must have cost quite a bit, right?"
Melissa pursed her lips, looking somewhat uneasy.
"It didn't cost anything. A colleague gave it to me, and Klein was there too. You can ask him."
Lynch prompted Klein.
Klein nodded.
"How was its effect when you used it?"
He was