Klein naturally didn't know what Mary Gale's commission would bring him. After witnessing Lynn's quick escape, he welcomed the two ladies into the living room. After hearing the story of Mary Gale's unfortunate encounter, Klein pondered for a moment before accepting Mary Gale's commission to catch her unfaithful husband.
After sending off the two ladies, Klein looked at Lynn, who arrived and had resumed drinking coffee and reading the newspaper on the sofa. Klein couldn't help but say, "I thought you would reveal your identity. Mrs. Sammer would likely have given the commission to you."
Lynn Sotos had a much more prominent reputation in the industry compared to Klein's alias, Sherlock. Even if Mrs. Sammer hadn't met Lynn before, she likely had heard his name.
"Don't think so poorly of me. How could I steal your commission?" Lynn took a sip of coffee and righteously responded.
"Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't. But given that I just offended you recently..." Klein joked. Suddenly, he sensed something and looked in a certain direction.
The room was filled with vibrant colors, and then a figure appeared in the center of the living room. The person had bronze skin, soft features, and eyes that seemed to hold an indescribable sense of age. It was Azik Eggers.
"Good morning, Klein!" Mr. Azik greeted Klein with a smile.
"Good morning, Mr. Azik!" Klein replied politely. He then stood up and introduced Lynn to Azik, "This is Lynn Sotos, the person I mentioned in my letter yesterday."
"Hello!" Lynn stood up while observing Azik. Unlike the Death Consul he had recently seen in the Fourth Epoch, the current Azik looked like a gentle elder, devoid of any sternness, making it hard to believe they were the same person.
So, this is father figure Azik, just as described in the original novel... Lynn thought, while also experiencing a vision. Expecting this, Lynn remained calm and silently received the information from the "aftermath."
The information wasn't extensive, but it, combined with previous insights, gave Lynn a better understanding of Azik's current situation.
But it's still not enough. I need more information... Lynn thought while maintaining a calm facade.
Azik's gaze also fell on Lynn. His expression momentarily seemed confused before he spoke, "I've seen you before."
Mr. Azik really has seen Lynn. Does this mean Lynn is the reincarnation of some high-sequence big shot?
Klein immediately perked up, his eyes darting between the two.
"But I don't remember seeing you..." Lynn, instantly embodying a dramatic persona, pursed his lips and showed a complex expression—part shock, part rejection, and part confusion, perfectly portraying someone in denial about their lost memories.
"Mr. Azik, Lynn has also lost his past memories, and it seems his loss is even more thorough than yours." Klein timely reminded, then curiously asked, "Mr. Azik, how much do you remember about Lynn?"
"Not much. I only just recalled our first meeting..." Azik said, looking at Lynn with a nuanced expression, mixed with a sigh.
He said, "Libert Abraham, long time no see. I didn't expect that we'd meet again in such a state."
Azik indeed remembered the person in front of him. He recalled their encounter when he was the Death Consul and the banquet they attended together. Although he still didn't fully understand his past life, the words the young angel had spoken to him at that banquet had deeply resonated with him.
He wasn't sure what kind of person he had been, but he could tell from scattered memories that his past self might have been vastly different from his current self. Perhaps a cold person, someone he could hardly imagine now.
Yet, in those ancient memories, the young angel before him seemed to have seen through his essence, accurately predicting his future.
"Libert Abraham?" Lynn showed a puzzled expression. He looked at Azik and hesitated for a few seconds before saying, "Are you... talking to me?"
While acting dramatically, Lynn also sighed in relief. He had figured out Azik's situation. Azik had indeed remembered him but had not realized the past had been altered, treating the memory as a normal part of his history.
This made things easier for Lynn, saving him a lot of trouble.
Of course, Lynn had considered a contingency plan if Azik, like Medici, realized the past had been changed. In such a case, confession was not an option. After all, Azik was not Medici.
Lynn confessed to Medici because they were like brothers with a close bond, and Medici, as the God of War, was particularly difficult to deceive. Hence, Lynn chose to be upfront to gain more leverage.
But Azik didn't get that treatment. They were not close, and confessing to Azik would be social suicide with the Fool. So, from the start, Lynn decided that if Azik realized the past had been altered, he would play dumb.
Don't ask. If you ask, it's all the work of angelic personas. He was just a weak, pitiful, helpless amnesiac.
As long as Lynn shifted the blame quickly enough, his true identity wouldn't be revealed.
Of course, this plan included other details to enhance credibility. But since Azik hadn't noticed the alteration, Lynn just needed to maintain his amnesiac high-ranking persona.
As for whether Azik might realize it in the future, they would cross that bridge when they came to it.
Upon hearing the name Azik mentioned, Klein's mind was filled with information about the Abraham family.
Abraham? The family from the Fourth Epoch's Tudor Empire?
Could Lynn be a member of the Abraham family?
(End of Chapter)