Bethel was well aware that Lynn probably had the ability to foresee the future. This wasn't surprising given the authority over time that Lynn held.
Through Lynn's occasional words, Bethel had also guessed many things, including the likelihood that the outcome might not be favorable for him.
Bethel sighed at this but wasn't afraid. This wasn't just because of Lynn's promise but also because, long ago, when he decided to ascend to Sequence 0 and the position of the Lord of Mysteries, Bethel had already prepared himself for the possibility of failure and death.
Bethel's only concern was about who the future Lord of Mysteries would be and whether they could bear the responsibilities of that position. Frankly, Bethel didn't want the future Lord of Mysteries to be one of his familiar colleagues. It wasn't due to personal grievances but because he knew his two colleagues well. Antigonus was unreliable, and becoming the Lord of Mysteries would likely result in him becoming a vessel for the revival of the former Lord of Mysteries. As for Amon... it was better not to mention him! Bethel didn't think this trickster would be willing to take on the responsibilities of the Lord of Mysteries.
However, if there was no other choice, Amon might be the only candidate, at least in terms of capability. Bethel sighed internally, although he didn't want to hold a pessimistic view of the future, it was inevitable that his mood soured a bit.
As Bethel silently pondered, Lynn understood his expression. Lynn paused for a few seconds, then flashed a bright smile:
"That will be an excellent child, with both the ability and the sense of responsibility to become the Lord of Mysteries."
"I really like one of his sayings: "There are always some things that are more important than others.""
"There are always some things that are more important than others." Bethel muttered these words softly, savoring their deep meaning. After a long while, he exhaled, as if he was also expelling the knot in his heart, and looked at Lynn, "It seems he indeed is a remarkable person."
Bethel didn't ask who the future Lord of Mysteries would be, what they would look like, or when they would appear. Lynn didn't bring it up either. Both displayed an unspoken understanding, not crossing that line.
Lynn's attention then returned to the matter of turning Bethel into a child. He barely concealed his anticipation and continued to stoke the fire,
"So, about turning back into a child to relive your childhood and make up for its regrets, do you really have no thoughts on this, Bethel?"
Hearing this, Bethel snapped out of the conversation about the Lord of Mysteries. He gave Lynn a peculiar look and suddenly asked: "Libert, don't you have any childhood regrets to make up for?"
"Hmmm..." Lynn pinched his chin, recalled his childhood, and glanced at his first smurf account. Then he said seriously: "Actually, I do. But…"
He looked at Bethel and smiled: "How do you know I'm not making up for my childhood now? Maybe I'm enjoying my youth in front of you while being a carefree child elsewhere!"
Lynn's words were subtly hinting at Mr. Door about his ability to exist in multiple timelines. Though Lynn wasn't planning to reveal the truth to Mr. Door, he didn't intend to hide his existence in different timelines.
After all, this couldn't be hidden. Anyone who lived to see the altered history would know about his multiple smurf accounts.
But Lynn didn't plan to outright say it. Some truths are more interesting when guessed.
'What does it mean to be a carefree child elsewhere? Does Lynn have other incarnations? Hmm, that seems possible…'
Bethel didn't immediately guess the truth, which was too unbelievable for people in this world. Unless the truth was in front of them, it was hard to believe.
Bethel just speculated that Lynn might have different avatars, which wasn't unusual for high-sequence individuals. Not to mention the family of schemers who specialized in multiple identities, even common high-sequence individuals often created a second identity.
However, Bethel couldn't entirely dismiss his premonitions. The truth was just too absurd to accept.
Nonetheless, Lynn's attitude made Bethel completely abandon his struggle. He knew that someone who could easily overpower even the Blood Emperor and was both gentle and domineering wouldn't give up once he decided something.
If Lynn decided to turn Bethel into a child, he would persistently pursue it until he succeeded.
Since that was the case, why not agree from the start? It wasn't a big deal, and Bethel did have regrets about his childhood... Bethel thought, his expression stiffening.
He felt he might have been subtly influenced by Lynn again but was helpless to change it.
Never mind, let's go with it!
Bethel thought, almost resigned. It wasn't about having a weak mind but having to deal with someone as persistent and capable as Lynn. Eventually, anyone would choose to compromise.
What else could he do, really fight over such a small matter? If he broke off with Lynn over this, Amon would mock him forever.
Bethel, whose mindset had completely resigned, looked at Lynn with a serious and dignified expression, holding onto his last bit of pride, and said:
"I do plan to relive my childhood. And I think not only I but also Antigonus and Amon would be happy to join in."
Clearly, Mr. Door had decided to drag all his colleagues into this, without any psychological burden. After all, Lynn intended to involve them anyway.
"I'm glad you think so. Amon is probably looking for his brother now. Let's find Antigonus first and then notify Amon." Lynn smiled, evidently pleased with Bethel's willingness to cooperate.
After all, even if he could use force on others, he didn't want to use it on Bethel.
It was great that Bethel could think it through on his own.
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TN: "I won't lose too much, just myself.
"There are always some things that are more important than others." - Klein, Chapter 1386.
This quote from Klein is one of my favorites. Every time I read it, I get goosebumps.
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