Chapter 241: Poor Mr. Bubbles

"Although I cannot change the outcome of that era, I might be able to change the fate of certain people."

Lynn's voice rang out again, causing Amanises to lift her head and look at him sharply.

Lynn, unhurried and calm, met her gaze and took another bite of his snack before saying, "While I can't guarantee it, in the future I might be able to return to that era and bring back a few people you care about."

This was both a lure and a strategy. Once Lynn confirmed that the Evernight Goddess still missed that era and had people she cared about, he knew this bargaining chip was something Amanises could not refuse.

"I now believe you have no connection with those outer gods. If someone like you truly wanted to do something to humanity, this world probably wouldn't stand a chance."

Amanises suddenly spoke, exhaling deeply before smiling, "So, what's the cost? What do I need to pay to save my family?"

For Amanises, the most important beings she couldn't let go of were her parents and family from the Pre-Epoch, even though she had become a Sequence 0. Despite her diminished humanity, she had never forgotten them.

This is not surprising. Just as Roselle, despite his madness, still loved his daughter Bernadette, and Azik, who, even after repeated reincarnations, remembered his children most vividly. Some emotions don't fade with the weakening of humanity; instead, they become more precious.

Because these beings can only hold onto these few things. As their humanity weakens and they become less and less like themselves, most will cling tightly to the few things they still value.

If they lose even these, then what remains of their humanity is just a shadow.

"I thought you would first question if I could do it." Lynn put down his teacup and looked at Amanises.

"I should have questioned it, but after coming here, I knew it wasn't necessary. Being able to make Bethel, Amon, and Antigonus work together means you have more cards than I know about." Amanises said, looking at Lynn.

"Since you dared to invite multiple true gods to your gathering and are not afraid of their threats, can I assume that ordinary Sequence 0s can't threaten you?"

Hearing this, Lynn clapped his hands in respect, smiling, "As expected of you, the future mastermind who, with Lilith, took down the God of Combat. Truly smart!"

Since this space only had him and the Evernight Goddess, with no one else and no risk of eavesdropping, Lynn spoke freely.

Amanises was momentarily taken aback by Lynn's gesture but quickly regained her composure, remembering their first meeting.

She had wondered if Lynn was pretending to be naive, but now she confirmed that he was genuinely… a bit silly!

"Just some obvious conclusions." Amanises shook her head with a smile, then looked at Lynn and asked, "So, for you, this era is also the past?"

Clearly, Amanises had noticed the information in Lynn's words and deduced a fact that many had yet to guess.

"No, for me, only the time I am in is the present. To me, past, present, and future essentially have no difference." Lynn smiled as he spoke.

"But you still intend to do something in this era, right?" Amanises asked, staring closely at Lynn.

"I do have some necessary things to do." Lynn did not deny this. After sipping his tea, he continued, "I want to ascend to Paragon in this era, and that is the cost you need to pay."

"Why? You shouldn't lack the power of Sequence 0..." Amanises was taken aback, genuinely puzzled because Lynn's request was unexpected.

It wasn't that it was difficult. Amanises had already planned to support a Paragon in secret. If it was just a matter of changing the candidate to Lynn, it would actually be easier than her original choice.

"If given two choices, the first to lose oneself but gain power surpassing everything, and the second to retain oneself but lose that power, which would you choose?" Lynn's expression was calm, as if he was discussing an irrelevant issue.

Amanises frowned, pondering for a long moment before saying, "I would probably choose the second."

—Power is good, but if a person loses themselves, what use is all that power? This was Amanises' belief.

"Coincidentally, I would also choose the second." Lynn smiled. He shared this truth partly to reduce Amanises' wariness and lower his danger level.

Lynn could sense that compared to their pleasant meeting in the Second Epoch, the Fourth Epoch Amanises was much more wary of him.

This wariness persisted even after he proposed a deal to retrieve her family.

Lynn didn't find this strange. Given Amanises' character, it would be unusual if she trusted him easily and accepted him as naturally as Ouroboros did, viewing him as a friend.

Amanises wasn't naive; she was one of the top-level conspirators. Her current attitude was already influenced by the emotional feedback from her memories and the potential for her family to be retrieved.

After all, Amanises had to be responsible for herself and this world. How could she easily trust someone mysterious, powerful, able to traverse time freely, and capable of changing history?

Ultimately, they weren't that familiar yet. Amanises, unlike Medici or Sasrir, hadn't spent time living with Lynn and thus lacked a deep understanding of his character.

From Amanises' perspective, Lynn was a person shrouded in mysteries.

Hence, Lynn shared a truth that was also a plea for sympathy. After showing his strength and cards, a little vulnerability helped shape his image, facilitating his future actions.

The Evernight Goddess was a top-tier ally. Having her sincerely work for you versus begrudgingly was a significant difference.

In the Second Epoch, Lynn couldn't rely on anyone, but in the talent-rich Fourth Epoch, he wouldn't pass up such an opportunity.

(End of Chapter)

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