Is There a More Decent Way?

Upon hearing Lynch's words, Leonard's face lit up with the smile typical of a smart person, and he said in a light tone:

"It's precisely because you're riddled with flaws that the people who came in with you seem even more suspicious. As Roselle once said, 'When all other possibilities are eliminated, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth!'"

Nonsense, that's what Sherlock Holmes said. How could Roselle plagiarize whenever he gets the chance?

Lynch inwardly scoffed, "Roselle is plagiarizing in every way. Can't he just keep quiet for once?"

However, Leonard's use of this example was rather inappropriate. He didn't consider that, excluding Klein, Lynch was actually the least likely candidate.

But Lynch naturally wouldn't say that; he waved his hand, gesturing for Klein to get into the carriage.

"That's just your suspicion. In my experience spending time with Klein, he doesn't have time to do anything wrong."

Leonard neither confirmed nor denied the statement.

Lynch couldn't be watching Klein all the time; he always had time to rest and do other things. Even if Klein just went to the restroom, Leonard was suspicious.

However, he had already said enough today, and he was also worried that Klein might suddenly erupt, at which point he and Lynch, the two Poet, would be unable to stop him.

"Okay, okay, I was just kidding. I was just asking if Klein can really write poetry. How did you come up with the idea of having Klein write a poem for you?"

Leonard set up the carriage and asked, feigning a joke.

Klein also looked at Lynch with curiosity.

He did plagiarize poetry, but Lynch probably didn't know it.

"What's wrong with writing poetry? If Klein can't write poetry, I'll go to you or the captain. You both have good memories, I'm sure you can do it."

Lynch spoke with such conviction that the two Beyonder, who had initially harbored some doubts, suddenly lost all suspicion and became utterly speechless.

Leonard even gave Klein a wink.

"See? Why would we suspect a brainless guy like that?"

Klein:...

All right!

He's starting to doubt himself now.

"By the way, Leonard, what do you want with us? You're not spying on us, knowing we're going to write poetry, so you're deliberately blocking our way, are you?"

Afraid that my Advancement will embarrass you? Hahaha, you dared to shoot me in your dream because you had the captain's favor? I'll make sure you're trampled on and humiliated!

Lynch laughed loudly. Leonard, expressionless, sped up the carriage. No one was going to stop him today. He wanted to find a seemingly reckless carriage, throw Lynch out, and make it look like an accident.

He always thought this guy admired him, but now it turns out this guy actually wants to surpass him!

"You Old Man, is this what you call Lynch pretending to admire me, that it's all just a show? Does he really admire me? You can't see anything wrong with that!"

Leonard muttered a barely audible curse.

But after calming down, I felt like laughing a little.

The Old Man's guesses about Lynch were all wrong. Sure enough, he said that the only suspect was Klein.

"Alright, alright, don't actually cause a tragedy, or the three of us will definitely be on the front page of every major newspaper in Tingen."

Lynch quickly reassured Leonard.

If something really happens, the three Beyonder will certainly survive, but the others here will suffer.

"At worst, I'll slow down my Advancement and give you Advancement time."

He said magnanimously.

Leonard rolled his eyes.

He had almost finished digesting the Potion; he just didn't want to believe the Old Man was deliberately slacking off. He was also afraid that Advancement to Sequence 7, he would be transferred. He didn't want to go to Backlund; with the Old Man's secret, he was genuinely afraid to go Backlund.

However, Lynch's words pleased him; at least this guy still cared about his colleagues.

"I don't need you to give in, but I need to remind you, you'll be leaving Tingen at Sequence 7. Do you really want to leave so soon?"

Leonard asked, as if he knew everything.

How should I put it?

Lynch was reluctant before, after all, the Fool hadn't pulled him into the Sefirah Castle yet, but now that he was in the Sefirah Castle and the birth of the Divine Child was not far off, he felt that leaving Tingen was a good option.

Anyway, I have to leave at Sequence 7, and leaving early will allow me to avoid major plot developments.

If he can digest it in advance, then remember to have Mr. Azik protect the captain and Leonard.

Klein is dead, so be it. Just tell Mr. Azik that Klein can be resurrected.

"But the captain will definitely be leaving Tingen. His recent performance has been very effective, and I guess he will soon Advancement Sequence 6. At that time, the Holy Cathedral will definitely send him to Backlund."

And Klein, he'll be quick too. And you, you've been Poet for a long time, you can Advancement Advancement anytime soon. If I don't hurry, you'll all run away, and the Holy Cathedral will definitely make me stay in Tingen, which I don't want!

So I think I need to Advancement as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for you guys in Backlund. You must be here soon. No, maybe the one who Advancement the slowest will stay in Tingen."

He grinned, looking somewhat smug.

Leonard immediately sat up straight.

Lynch is right. Before, Dunn had no hope of Advancement, and he never trusted the Old Man. He was unwilling to tell Dunn the so-called Acting Method casually because he was worried that something would happen to Dunn.

So Dunn remained captain of Tingen and showed no intention of leaving.

Now that Dunn knows the Acting Method, he will leave Tingen soon. Klein, that dangerous element, will definitely leave after he finishes what he needs to do. Lynch is the same; he saw it coming a long time ago and worked towards it.

If he's the only one left in Tingen, he'll be incredibly depressed.

Thinking of this, Leonard secretly vowed that he must Advancement quickly, so that he wouldn't be surpassed by Lynch.

Klein, who was standing to the side, looked anxious.

He had received word from Audrey that the King was going to implement a civil service examination system, Benson had been working hard on it recently; he believed Benson would pass.

If Benson gets accepted, he might go to Backlund, and Melissa could also study Backlund, where she can find a university Melissa likes.

So if Benson leaves, Melissa leaves, Lynch leaves, the captain leaves, and even that annoying Leonard leaves, leaving him alone in Tingen, he'll be frantic.

No, we have to act faster; he hasn't digested the Seer's Potion yet!

Whoever wants to stay in Tingen can stay, he's not staying!

"Lynch, can you analyze how a Seer Sequence 8 Clown should portray the Joker?"

Well, after being tricked by Ince Zangwill, I guess I'll be able to digest quite a few Potion.

Lynch really wanted to tell him that, but he held back. He said in a suppressed laugh, "Go to the circus. I suspect you can actually see Seer at the circus!"

Klein:...

Isn't there a more respectable way to act?