a Chosen one

The original owner is unfamiliar with this Person . He only knows that the other party currently serves as the chief guard of the court and possesses basic information accessible to anyone with a modicum of effort.

In the original owner's plan, the intention was to investigate Viscount Stratford more thoroughly after achieving the status of an Extraordinary.The Enemy's actions were unpredictable, and the original owner tragically met his end on the day he ascended to become an Extraordinary, leaving his body to Lin Ruo.

However, just because the original owner lacked familiarity with Viscount Stratford doesn't mean Lin Ruo shares that ignorance. In fact, in a sense, Lin Ruo can't claim a deep understanding of Viscount Stratford, but upon reading the original book, he learned that the individual in question directly serves King George III and plays a pivotal role in the grand narrative of the fifth volume. This involvement is linked to George III's aspiration to attain godhood.

"This is quite the coincidence!" Lin Ruo mused while leaning back, feeling momentarily perplexed. If others are unaware, must he also remain in the dark? Everything entwined with Capim revolves around this very matter. The trafficking of humans and involvement in the slave trade by the other party are largely to provide living individuals to the royal family. The royal family's need for these living individuals is in preparation for George III's ascension ceremony.

Lin Ruo originally intended to address this matter in the future when his Sequence was higher, settling the score with scoundrel George III. But now, it appears this could transform from a personal mission into avenging the original owner.

Of course, until further evidence surfaces, this remains Lin Ruo's conjecture, or it might be merely coincidental. Lin Ruo doesn't believe, however, that these connections are purely coincidental, given the keywords of "7 years ago," "rebellion," "prominent figure," and "Viscount Stratford."

Even if it's not coincidental, Lin Ruo recognizes the complexity of this situation. George III bid to attain godhood involves not only the Loen royal family but also Aurora sect, Witch Sect, Psychological Alchemist, and other secret organizations.

As a Sequence 9, Lin Ruo is hardly equipped to intervene in such matters lightly. It could lead to his downfall, unless, of course, it's a unique situation like yesterday.

"Indeed, let's advance our Sequence first..." Lin Ruo sighed deeply, his emotions running high. "The road ahead is long!"

...

Lin Ruo found himself in a state of bewilderment. He wasn't just bewildered; cold sweat nearly streamed down his forehead in an instant.

At this moment, he was once again drawn into Klein's world, but the location was not the main concern. The key issue was that Klein stood in an office, not too far away, dressed in a white shirt and black waistcoat, appearing to be around 30 years old, with a receding hairline. He gazed at Lin Ruo with deep gray eyes, clearly taken aback.

Dunn Smith!

"This is Blackthorn Security Company!"

"This is the Tingen Nighthawks squad branch!"

"The present moment mirrors the time when, in the original book, Klein was pursued by members of the Secret Order and sought assistance from Dunn."

Lin Ruo reacted almost instantaneously, and simultaneously, another realization occurred. Due to the sudden transition, he hadn't activated the secret badge to conceal himself, yet Dunn had clearly fixed his gaze on Lin Ruo.

In less than a thousandth of a second, Lin Ruo made a critical decision. He presented the secret badge to Dunn before Dunn could take any action. Simultaneously, he deactivated the concealment effect accompanying the secret badge, allowing his true nature as a Nighthawk to manifest. He stated, "I am Lin Ruo, the Chosen of the Goddess. If you doubt my claim, you can arrange a ceremony for verification with the Goddess."

Now that Dunn had seen it, Lin Ruo had no intention of reverting to the secret state. After weighing the pros and cons, he opted to reveal his identity as the "Chosen One." In this situation, with the unpredictability of these sudden encounters, it made sense to be forthright. Furthermore, Lin Ruo wasn't concerned about verification. After all, it was the Goddess of the Night who had granted him the secret badge. In this context, if Dunn sought to verify the identity of the Chosen One, it was unlikely that the Goddess would deny it. Even if she did, there would likely be a reasonable explanation.

Dunn, caught off guard, hesitated for a moment. He had intended to take action but found himself frozen in place, his attention fixed on the badge Lin Ruo had displayed.

Certainly, he didn't fully believe that the other party was the Chosen One based solely on Lin Ruo's statement. However, as a Night Watcher and a devout follower of the Goddess, he sensed the divine aura emanating from the badge in the opponent's hand. This wasn't ordinary ritual magic. It was a manifestation of the Goddess's presence so potent that it surpassed Dunn's imagination.

After a brief pause, Dunn inquired, "May I see your badge?"

"Yes," Lin Ruo nodded, passing the secret badge to Dunn. Simultaneously, he attempted to clear his mind of any thoughts to prevent accidentally revealing information about 008 that could be sensed by the other party. In the original book, Klein had similarly avoided 008's detection through similar mental techniques while hunting Ince.

Klein, meanwhile, had become aware of the situation. He glanced in Lin Ruo's direction and then at Dunn, who was inspecting the concealed badge. He opened his mouth but struggled to find words. What could he say? Should he vouch for Lin Ruo? Yet it appeared the other party didn't require such assurance.

Moreover, the Chosen of the Goddess of the Night... Klein suddenly recalled Lin Ruo's answer when asked if he was an official Beyonder. In light of this new information, the response seemed particularly extraordinary.

Is it acceptable for the Chosen of the Goddess to be considered half an official Beyonder? Even with his limited knowledge of the occult, Klein understood how rare individuals like the Chosen were, likely numbering very few within the entire church.

Despite these peculiar thoughts, Klein concealed any visible reaction. His acting skills remained impeccable as he silently observed Dunn, awaiting the NightHawk's judgment.

Dunn didn't take long with his examination. In a matter of seconds, he returned the secret badge to Lin Ruo. He maintained a steadfast gaze, his deep gray eyes fixed on Lin Ruo as he said, "I still need to conduct a ceremony to seek the Goddess's guidance for confirmation. During this period, I request that you remain within my sight and refrain from any suspicious activities. If you indeed are the Chosen of the Goddess, I will offer my apologies for my initial skepticism. For now, I ask for your cooperation."

Dunn's decision stemmed from a blend of trust in most of Lin Ruo's claims, a sense of duty to his team, and an abundance of caution.