Chapter 439: Klein: Can I Switch Partners?

It can be said that the original intention of the Resistance Organization was good—it was to resist invasion, oppose colonization, and protect the interests of the local people. However, since most of the Resistance forces were members of the Sea God's Cult, and their God, Kalvetua, appeared to be a madanimal of Sequence 3, some of the Resistance's methods became excessively violent and bloody, deviating from their original purpose.

In Klein's opinion, unless the Cult improves its brutal and primitive teachings and style, the Resistance Organization being closely tied to the cult, would not be able to drive out the colonizers from Loen, Intis, and other countries. The extreme violence and bloodshed of the Cult have already caused them to lose much of the local people's support. Many native residents could have been united under the Resistance's Organization banner, but they chose not to join due to fear.

'But why is Kalvetua suddenly going to perish?' Klein didn't doubt Lynn's words. He knew that, after sharing a portion of His memory, Lynn had also seen many things about the future, and Kalvetua's situation was likely part of that.

However...

"I remember Kalvetua being Sequence 3," Klein glanced at Lynn and said with some annoyance, "Are you sure we're attending its funeral and not being its meal?"

Even a dying Sequence 3 could easily deal with two mid-sequences.

Klein suddenly realized something and understood, "So that's why you want to borrow the power of the Church of the Storms..."

There was no way the two of them could take down the Sea God on their own, even if it were on the brink of death. But with the involvement of the Church of the Storms, the situation would be different.

"Exactly. I'm giving them an opportunity..." Lynn nodded with a mischievous smile, "If they don't invest now, they won't even make it to the final round." He spoke as if the Church of the Storms was getting a massive bargain.

Lynn was speaking the truth. Investment wasn't something anyone could just partake in. Lynn was surrounded by True Gods and Angels. If not for the Evernight Goddess's sake, Lynn might have already thrown Leodero to his urges, and cause trouble for him, since he betrayed the Ancient Sun God and indirectly caused Sasrir's madness. After all, those who betrayed would meet the same fate as the Outer Gods.

Now, giving the Leodero an investment opportunity might look like Lynn was indebted to them, but it was actually Lynn extending an olive branch, marking the beginning of a friendly collaboration. It's much like two people trying to make friends and testing the waters by helping each other out—this is how relationships are built.

Otherwise, the mere Kalvetua would be no match for Lynn, even with one hand tied.

Once the Church of the Storms officially joined Lynn's group, he might even forgive their past mistakes—though only on his behalf. Whether Sasrir forgives them is another matter.

Klein, of course, didn't know Lynn's true intentions. His mouth twitched slightly before he tactfully asked, "When we go to the Church of the Storms, can I stand a bit farther from you?"

This was his subtle way of saying, 'I don't want to be struck by lightning with you.'

Lynn looked at him in mock shock, then wrapped his arm around Klein's shoulder, pulling him into a playful embrace. "Don't worry, Klein! As they say, we share blessings, and we share hardships. If I get struck by lightning, I'll make sure we bear it together!"

Klein's mouth twitched again, and he immediately rejected the offer, "Thanks, but can I request a partner change?"

Lynn responded dramatically, "Absolutely not! We are partners chosen by Mr. Fool himself! As the most devout follower of Mr. Fool, are you going to defy His divine message?"

Klein: ... Please don't give me such strange settings, thank you!

While the two were joking (?), Danitz, who had been watching the whole time, only felt a bunch of question marks floating above his head. Unable to hold back, he finally asked, "What are you talking about? The Sea God is going to fall?"

Although he didn't understand most of the conversation, he did catch that important detail.

"Yep, so we're getting ready to attend the funeral," Lynn nodded, then turned to Danitz with a smile. "By the way, Danitz, as the fourth boatswain of the Golden Dream, have you had any dealings with the Resistance member in the City of Generosity?"

"Uh... I know some of them, but not too well..." Danitz hesitantly nodded.

"That's enough!" Lynn released Klein and patted Danitz on the shoulder. "Danitz, it's time for you to contribute to the Church of the Fool. When we arrive at the City of Generosity, you'll introduce us to the Resistance leaders!"

Danitz suddenly felt like he had been set up. He looked at Lynn, then at Klein, then thought about the fact that the Sea God was going to die. A wave of dizziness overcame him.

After a few seconds of hesitation, Danitz asked nervously, "You're not going to fight them, are you?"

'Damn it, I'm just a Sequence 7. I don't want to get involved in matters between two Sequence 5s and the Sea God. This will be the death of me!'

"Of course not. We're just going to say hello. And since they'll soon be one of us, fighting would be a waste," Lynn waved dismissively, speaking as if it was obvious.

Danitz first breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly realized something. He widened his eyes and asked, "What do you mean by 'one of us'?"

Lynn smiled as he placed a hand on Danitz's shoulder, speaking slowly, "Why do you think Kalvetua is about to die, and why do you think we've come at this exact moment...?"

Danitz froze for a moment. His intelligence briefly surged as he connected the dots. Carefully, he asked, "Because you're going to attend Kalvetua's funeral?"

"Hahaha! You're so funny, Danitz. That's why I like you!" Lynn burst into laughter, bending over and wiping away tears of amusement. After a long moment, he finally said, "Silly boy, it's because Mr. Fool has set his sights on Kalvetua's identity. He plans to assume it!"

Danitz: !!!

Klein: ???

Danitz was utterly dumbfounded. Then, with growing terror, he turned to Lynn and stammered, "Isn't this too important for you to tell me?"

"There's nothing wrong with that. After all, you're a member of the Church of the Fool now," Lynn smiled warmly at him.

At that moment, Danitz understood the underlying meaning of Lynn's words: as a member of the Church, it was natural for him to know such secrets. But if he was no longer part of the Church...

All of Danitz's faint hopes of escaping vanished. He had not yet formally recited the Fool's name, but he knew there was no going back now.

(End of Chapter)

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