Chapter 277: "Thank Him for Guarding This World"

"Who is the traitor?" Bethel asked quietly after hearing everything. His expression didn't change much, but his clenched fists revealed his inner turmoil.

"Just a minor character, no need to be angry. He will meet his end because of Fors in the future," Lynn said soothingly.

Although strictly speaking, it was Klein who killed the traitor, it was indeed on Fors's commission, so the statement wasn't wrong.

Bethel was taken aback for a moment, then sighed and said dejectedly, "It's my fault... I harmed them..."

"This is not your fault. The blame lies with the Mother Goddess of Depravity. You are also a victim in this matter," Lynn countered righteously. "Bethel, you shouldn't punish yourself for mistakes that aren't yours."

Seeing that Bethel was still deeply remorseful, Lynn quickly changed the subject. "Instead of blaming yourself, you could think about how to help Abraham Family's descendants regain hope and a good life. That's what you should do."

Bethel was momentarily distracted by this, but then frowned. "But in my current state, contacting them might only bring them harm..."

A normal King of Angels would have countless ways to help a family rise, but Bethel was still under the corruption of the Mother Goddess of Depravity. Even if it was suppressed, no one could guarantee that it wouldn't suddenly resurface.

Thus, Bethel was reluctant to establish deeper ties with Abraham Family's descendants, fearing it might drag them into deeper peril and endanger the world.

This was unacceptable to Bethel.

"This is where friends come in handy..." Lynn said, puffing out his chest and putting on a "look at me" expression. "If you're willing, I can help look after Abraham Family's descendants until you return. I can't promise to do it perfectly, but it will at least be better than now."

Bethel looked at Lynn, recalling something, and smiled. "I remember you dislike trouble?"

"I do hate trouble, so do you mind if I outsource this task?" Lynn replied without blinking.

"Outsource?" Bethel was stunned again. He hadn't expected Lynn to say that, but knowing Lynn's unconventional thinking, he was somewhat prepared. "Who do you plan to entrust with this?"

Bethel thought of potential candidates like Medici, the War Angel, or the True Creator, as they often helped Lynn and were jokingly called his "tools."

"Bethel, you should remember that I have a favorite candidate for the Lord of Mysteries," Lynn said seriously. "I plan to have him look after Abraham Family's descendants. Don't worry, he won't steal them from you. When you return, they will be handed back to you."

"And I will also keep an eye on Abraham family during this time, so it's really me and him looking after them together."

Yes, Lynn's favored candidate Klein, the Fool was his choice. There were many reasons for this decision.

Firstly, it was in line with Lynn's principle of sharing work. His accounts were already overworked, so he preferred delegating tasks whenever possible.

Secondly, although the Fool was only Sequence 7, he had the Sefirah Castle, a high enough status, and with Lynn's assistance and Bethel's endorsement, managing the Abraham family, which had no high-ranking members, would be no problem.

Furthermore, managing Abraham's family temporarily would benefit the Fool, allowing him to use their high-sequence artifacts and integrate them into his organization.

Lastly, it was an opportunity for Klein and Bethel to build a friendship. Despite being competitors in terms of sequence, Lynn believed they could be friends due to their personalities and values.

Even from a sequence perspective, they had no irreconcilable enmity, as both aimed to protect the world, unlike Amon, who sought power without responsibility.

Bethel didn't know all the nuances of Lynn's plan, but he could see that Lynn wanted him to build a friendship with the future Lord of Mysteries.

After a moment of silence, Bethel smiled. "I look forward to meeting this chosen Lord of Mysteries. If possible, thank him for me."

"Thank him for protecting Abraham Family?" Lynn asked.

"Not just that. Thank him for guarding this world," Bethel replied seriously. "I know anyone you choose must be willing to bear this responsibility."

Becoming the Lord of Mysteries wasn't just about power. It meant resisting the awakening of the previous Mysteries's consciousness and shouldering the responsibility of protecting the world from outer gods.

This was no small task.

"I thought you would still want to compete for that position..." Lynn said quietly, sensing Bethel's intent to step back.

"I no longer have the qualifications, not just because of the corruption," Bethel said with a tired smile. "My spirit is riddled with holes, and my mental state is severely damaged from being captured by the Goddess of Depravity for millennia. Even if the corruption is removed, my mind won't be stable enough to resist the Lord of Mysteries's consciousness."

"I can't ensure that I won't lose control upon ascending, bringing more harm to this world..." Bethel looked at Lynn with a serene smile. "Let me take a rest, Lynn."

"The future of this world is in your hands."

(End of Chapter)

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