"Although this is the expected answer, I must say that this is exactly what I admire about you. Such radiant humanity makes one want to place even more hope in you."
Angel of Secrets genuinely smiled. He truly liked Mr. Fool, enjoying the way his humanity shined so brightly.
Being close to such a person, even a cold mirror could reflect a warm image.
Upon hearing this sincere praise from the Angel, Klein, who had been full of passion moments ago, suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. He couldn't help but respond, "Don't say that... aren't you the same?"
"Hah, this is a position that countless people would kill for, yet you all act as if it's some sort of trash that no one wants," Medici sneered, using his usual sarcastic tone. As he spoke, his blood-red eyes focused on Klein, as if he finally regarded this future Lord of Mysteries seriously. After a few seconds, he said, "However, you didn't speak badly, little Seer. It seems Lynn had a reason for choosing you."
Medici wasn't particularly abundant in humanity or compassion. Although he wasn't cold-hearted, Medici's humanity was always reserved for those he cared about. While he didn't torment mortals like Amon, he also had little sympathy for them.
In this regard, Medici wasn't exactly like his unscrupulous older brother, but the difference wasn't vast.
However, Medici didn't dislike someone like Klein, who had rich humanity. After all...
The former Ancient Sun God, the Lord whom Medici was loyal to and followed, was also such a being.
He all held love and mercy for mortals. He was willing to sacrifice everything for mortals, including Himself.
Medici couldn't fully understand why this was. As a natural mythical creature, even with humanity, he was destined never to love this world as deeply as the Ancient Sun God or Klein. But that didn't stop him from accepting their choices and supporting them.
He supported the Ancient Sun God out of loyalty. As for supporting this future Lord of Mysteries...
"It's rare for you to say something nice," Angel of Secrets glanced at Medici, slightly surprised.
"Hah, do you think everyone is like you, incapable of saying anything decent?" Medici sneered, maintaining his usual sarcastic tone.
"So, becoming the Savior isn't a bad thing after all? Even Amon wants to fight for that position?" Lynn didn't mind Medici's sarcasm. He simply took the opportunity to highlight his presence.
Hoping for Klein to become the Lord of Mysteries was one thing; not wanting to burden him with too much pressure was another. So, Angel of Secrets, as the main character, naturally added his support, helping Mr. Fool understand that becoming the Savior wasn't entirely a bad thing.
Klein obviously noticed this. He couldn't help but look curiously at the Angel.
While his nature made him willing to take on this responsibility, as an ordinary person, Klein naturally hoped that this matter wouldn't be entirely detrimental to him.
"Even when a hero is sent to defeat the Demon King and save the world, they first need to level up and get equipped. If you want to save the world, it's impossible to do it with your current mid-sequence blank slate. Things haven't gotten that bad yet." The Angel of Secrets smiled faintly and said, "I hope you become that Savior. This not only means responsibility, but also power—the unique power of this world."
"In other words, when you truly have the ability to be the Savior, you'll also stand at the top of this world."
"Uh..." Klein couldn't help but gasp upon hearing this, contributing to global warming.
He had speculated about what the responsibility of being a Savior might entail. He had wondered if the Angel of Secrets had been working so diligently to help him ascend because saving the world required immense power.
But just as Harry Potter defeated Voldemort and saved the world without becoming the world's most powerful wizard, Klein couldn't rule out the possibility that he might save the world simply because he was special.
Whether that uniqueness came from his identity as a transmigrator or from the mysterious gray fog bound to him, it didn't necessarily mean absolute power.
But now the Angel's words confirmed it—he was on the path of leveling up, getting fully equipped, and then defeating the Demon King.
In this scenario, when Klein could save the world, he would naturally become the strongest in the world.
"But I'm only at Sequence 7..." Klein couldn't help but mutter, though he instinctively breathed a sigh of relief.
Gaining enough power and then saving the world, although difficult, felt more reassuring to Klein.
But... can it really be done?
Klein couldn't help but ask, "The apocalypse is only a decade or so away, right? And to save the world, I must at least advance to Sequence 0. I'm not even talking about the difficulty of gathering materials or collecting potion formulas; just digesting the potions would take too much time, wouldn't it?"
Although Klein wasn't sure about the rank of the Lord of Mysteries, he understood one thing—at least Sequence 0 was required to save the world.
So the critical question was: even if the Angel was confident in him, believing he could advance to Sequence 0, was there enough time?
Klein had some confidence in his ability to digest potions, but it was only a certain level of confidence. He didn't believe he could reach Sequence 0 within a decade or so, given that high-sequence potion digestion was rumored to take years, decades, or even centuries.
And this wasn't just his concern. The other two were clearly curious as well, and they both looked at Lynn.
'You're too modest. Who needs a decade? You'll complete the entire process in three years...' Lynn silently retorted in his mind, but to protect the fragile heart of Mr. Fool and not put too much pressure on him, he simply showed a mysterious smile and said, "You'll know when the time comes..."
Klein: ...
"Why must you always speak in riddles!" Lynn's main persona voiced the complaint at this moment, echoing the sentiments of everyone present.
The Angel of Secrets merely gave him a faint glance and continued smiling, saying, "Not only Klein, but you as well."
"Saving the world isn't just his responsibility. So not only does he need to work hard to advance, but you also need to speed up, Lynn." Angel of Secrets smiled devilishly, demonstrating professional acting skills, while also saying to Klein, "Don't worry too much or be too scared. Although you're indeed the most important Savior, saving the world has never been your sole responsibility. Besides you, there are many others who will become your allies, helping you save this world."
"And I... will fulfill my promise to bring your family back on the day this world is safe."
(End of Chapter)