Lynch

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lynch Trans (林奇) 1
Alias(es)	Strength; later addressed as Mr. Power in the Tarot Club 75 159
Species/Race	Human; a transmigrated consciousness inhabiting Lynch Trans's body 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Nighthawks of Tingen, later the reconstructed Backlund team; Tarot Club; infiltrator within the Big Meat Church/Aurora Order 20 75 142
Occupation/Role	Nighthawk operative and probationary inspector; undercover informant 17 38
Status	Active 159
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sequence 9 — Sleepless	36, 38	Earned sufficient merit through the Big Meat Church operation to receive a Sleepless potion. Its physical and spiritual enhancement sharply improved his shooting and training performance. 36 38
Sequence 8 — Poet	91	His application was approved early after he supplied a Spectator formula. Old Neil prepared the potion, which Lynch consumed. 91
Sequence 7 — Integrator	142, 143	Identified himself as Sequence 7 after transferring to Backlund. The Integrator potion caused compulsive imitation of others, threatening his sense of self. 142 143

Background

Lynch's arrival began when the original Lynch Trans was shot while holding the Antigonus Notebook. The current Lynch awoke in that body, fled to Klein's home with the notebook, and discovered that the Stone of Myriad Phenomena was drawing energy and knowledge from it. 1

The original owner had left behind dangerous liabilities. When a man attempted to seize Lynch's belongings by claiming he was dead, Lynch searched his rented room and found a pledge stating that Lynch Trans had dedicated his life and possessions to the Big Meat Church. 16 Rather than expose his unusual survival to the police, he investigated the cult himself and leveraged his Seventh Action Group credentials to enlist Officer Beech Mountbatten's assistance. 17 19

Lynch reported his infiltration plan directly to Dunn Smith, positioning himself as an informant against the Big Meat Church. Dunn accepted the plan and promised him a chance to become a Beyonder if he earned merit in the case. 20 After the operation, his contributions earned him a Sleepless potion and eventual admission as an official Nighthawk. 36 38

Mr. Azik recognized Lynch as the descendant of Joshua Trance, whom Azik remembered from a past life. Azik came to regard Lynch as his only surviving descendant, offering him employment, lodging, tutoring, protection, and numerous Beyonder items. 41 42

Appearance

Lynch was initially described as a long-term laborer whose body was in poor condition and who was frighteningly thin. Better care and advancement later made him noticeably more handsome, with an unusual air of mystery. 5 158

• Initially wore worn, ill-fitting clothing and owned very little. 16
• Became more conscious of dress after buying a new suit with Old Neil's help. 50
• His appearance draws frequent attention from colleagues and acquaintances, including Ms. Daly's belief that the Evernight Goddess favors him for his face. 158

Personality

Lynch is intensely practical about money and comfort. He looks for free meals, avoids unnecessary carriage fares, and readily seeks reimbursement, yet he returned a wallet containing 300 pounds and received only the offered reward. 11 20 60 He is also notably food-motivated, once eating five steaks, three servings of diced-meat bread, two ice creams, and half a bottle of wine at a team dinner. 85

He is quick-thinking, shameless when necessary, and highly capable of deception. He manipulated Upton and Mountbatten to establish his cult infiltration, concealed his true motives from Klein, and regularly maintains cover identities around both allies and enemies. 19 33 His caution is rooted in survival: he hides the Stone's pathway-switching capabilities and keeps valuables in his spatial glove in case he must flee. 54 77

Despite his opportunism, Lynch repeatedly protects people he considers his own. He worries about Klein's safety, helps Old Neil avoid isolation and instability, supports Melissa and Benson financially, and seeks revenge against Ince Zangwill for a fallen friend. 58 79 128 139

Abilities & Skills

Stone of Myriad Phenomena

The Stone of Myriad Phenomena is Lynch's primary advantage. It absorbs energy from Beyonder items and can use that energy to generate abilities, formulas, or other effects. 1 33

• Generated a Sequence 9 formula that allows Lynch to mimic the abilities of any Sequence 9 Beyonder pathway. 33
• Can absorb energy from Beyonder items and potentially strip or redirect their ownership; Lynch believes sufficient energy could even interfere with Sefirah Castle. 21
• Can consume energy to record text, reducing his dependence on memory. 38
• Can alter his spiritual light to conceal abnormalities during Tarot Club gatherings. 89
• Requires energy to operate; Lynch deliberately restrains it in Sefirah Castle to avoid alerting Klein. 75

Mimicry and Pathway Switching

Lynch can access and remove multiple pathways through the Stone rather than remaining limited to his Nighthawk sequence.

• Obtained the Lawyer, Spectator, and Reader pathways; Reader substantially improves his study efficiency. 44
• Uses Seer abilities for divination and practical tracking, including locating a lost dog. 65
• Used the Warrior pathway for enhanced running speed, strength, and sensitivity to hostile attention. 62
• Removes pathways before returning to the Nighthawks to avoid exposing his secret. 54 69
• Passive imitation became a serious Sequence 7 risk: he unconsciously copied Dunn, Leonard, and especially Klein, prompting him to set a half-hourly watch alarm to reaffirm his identity. 60 143

Sleepless and Poet Abilities

As a Sleepless and later a Poet, Lynch has enhanced stamina, spirituality, and combat readiness.

• Can remain awake for extended periods to study, though this habit worries Old Neil and Klein. 51 69
• His physical training and marksmanship improved markedly after becoming a Sleepless, reaching the eighth or ninth ring at the Duel Club. 38
• Uses sleep-inducing incantations in combat, including against Anseline and the Divine Child. 133

Investigation and Marksmanship

Lynch is an effective field investigator despite his preference for shortcuts.

• Trains with firearms daily and collects Demon Hunting Bullets for Nighthawk work. 38
• Uses Spirit Vision to assess threats, correctly recognizing Madam Francis as at least Sequence 5 or a demigod-level danger. 84
• Notices behavioral inconsistencies during investigations, such as Bob and Mrs. Dewitt's implausible reactions to Mr. Dewitt's death. 152
• Combines observation, divination, and police contacts to solve civilian cases. 40 65

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Stone of Myriad Phenomena — Energy-absorbing artifact that generates formulas, records information, and enables mimicry. 1 33 38
• Antigonus Notebook — The artifact involved in Lynch's transmigration; its contents remain visible to him when others cannot see them. 28
• Nighthawk revolver and Demon Hunting Bullets — Standard-issue firearm and ammunition used in field work. 13 38
• Beyonder revolver — Fires with absolute certainty and can occasionally fire a theft bullet that steals one of a target's abilities for ten seconds. 85
• Sanity-preserving holster — Offsets the revolver's sanity-loss effect, but causes bodily heat. 85
• Spatial glove — A glove containing a small storage space; Lynch uses it to keep valuables ready for emergency flight. 49 77
• Troublemaker necklace — Given by Azik to help Lynch avoid unwanted assignments. 50
• Reminder pen cap — Reminds its wearer of unfinished daily tasks; causes thirst. 102
• Gender-changing handkerchief — Changes the user's sex, but prolonged use can make the user forget to change back. 102
• Teleportation watch — Can teleport its wearer anywhere within 100 kilometers; its stated cost is a living creature with a soul after each use. 102
• Feather pen — Can summon a skeletal messenger. 139
• Creeping Hunger — Acquired by the time of Lynch's Backlund service; he previously sought it from Azik after Zilingus's death. 131 158

Relationships

• Klein Moretti — Housemate, Nighthawk colleague, and closest friend. Lynch protects Klein and worries over his fate, while Klein forcibly inducted him into the Tarot Club as Strength. 40 75 139
• Mr. Azik — Ancestor from one of Azik's past lives and Lynch's principal protector. Azik provides tutoring, equipment, money, and intervention when Lynch is endangered. 42 49 85
• Dunn Smith — Nighthawk captain and mentor. Dunn approved Lynch's infiltration, supported his advancement, and later helped him manage the Integrator potion's identity issues. 20 91 143
• Old Neil — Tutor and surrogate elder. Lynch studies with him, attempts to keep him occupied and safe, and welcomes him warmly after his transfer to Backlund. 79 92 153
• Melissa Moretti — Member of Lynch's household and a potential romantic interest. Lynch gives her charms and hair accessories, while Melissa visibly reacts to his attention. 63 118
• Madam Daly — Fellow Nighthawk who treats Lynch like a younger brother and worries that grief over Klein may cause him to lose control. 142 158
• Rozanne — Nighthawk coworker and persistent gossip. She spreads rumors about Lynch and Klein, prompting Lynch to bribe, threaten, and retaliate against her playfully. 27 28 103
• Beech Mountbatten — Police contact recruited by Lynch to monitor Upton and aid the Big Meat Church operation. 19
• Megose — Azik's student and Lanreus's former fiancée. She develops an interest in Lynch after only limited contact, though Lynch remains primarily concerned with the missed opportunity to expose Lanreus. 92 118
• Miss Justice / Audrey — Tarot Club associate who trades information and materials with Lynch, offers assistance against Ince Zangwill, and addresses him as Mr. Power. 89 139 159
• Mr. Hanged Man — Tarot Club associate who sought Lynch's elder's help against Zilingus and paid for information on Beyonder characteristics. 113

Story Role / Major Arcs

Antigonus Notebook Incident

Lynch's transmigration, possession of the Stone of Myriad Phenomena, and arrival at Klein's home place him at the center of the Antigonus Notebook case. He joins the Nighthawks while concealing that the notebook's contents are visible to him. 1 28

Big Meat Church Infiltration

After learning of the original owner's pledge, Lynch turns the cult's attempts to recruit him into an undercover operation. He manipulates Upton, recruits Mountbatten as a police ally, reports to Dunn, and helps expose the organization while maintaining his cover. 16 19 20 36

Nighthawk Advancement

Lynch becomes a Sleepless, joins the Tingen Nighthawks officially, trains in shooting and mysticism, and uses his Stone-derived pathways to expand far beyond the abilities expected of an ordinary Nighthawk. 38 44 65

Tarot Club Membership

Klein pulls Lynch into Sefirah Castle and makes him join the Tarot Club under the name Strength. Lynch becomes an unusually valuable source of potion formulas and Beyonder knowledge, though he remains wary of the gathering's implications for a Nighthawk. 75 81 82

Ince Zangwill Pursuit and Backlund Transfer

Following the Tingen disaster, Lynch arranges protections for allies, seeks revenge against Ince Zangwill, and transfers with Dunn's team to Backlund. By then, he has reached Sequence 7 and must actively resist the Integrator potion's erosion of his identity. 127 138 142 143