Chapter 110: How to Seek Out Klein's Past

Lynn's painting skills were indisputable, especially since this time he was only copying one of his former works, making it practically effortless.

So, after just a dozen minutes, Klein saw the "Cat Painting" that Azik described, which supposedly predicted his existence thousands of years ago.

"It really looks this much like me?" Klein looked at the painting in his hand, his gaze falling on the black kitten wearing a silk top hat. He picked up a mirror from the table and looked at himself, momentarily silent.

Klein finally understood why Mr. Azik was so certain when he said that as soon as Klein saw this painting, he would realize that it depicted him. The little black cat in the picture looked remarkably like Klein. Despite the very fairy-tale style of the painting, the delicate hat, the scholarly air, and those amber eyes looking at the larger cat protecting it—anyone familiar with Klein could immediately tell the cat was meant to represent him.

No wonder it looks like me; after all, I painted it based on your image… Lynn thought to himself but outwardly nodded in agreement, "Indeed, it looks very much like you. That's why I confirmed it was you when I remembered this painting."

"So, the student who could change Mr. Azik's fate mentioned in the prophecy is really referring to me… Someone really predicted my existence thousands of years ago."

Although Klein had already believed this before, confirming it again made him feel complex.

Klein then looked up at Lynn, who, after finishing the painting, was sipping coffee, occasionally taking a sip. Sensing Klein's gaze, Lynn gave him a bright smile.

"I think there's no need to get hung up on this. Prophecies, in general, are not that different from divination. As a Seer, don't you often predict your own future?" Lynn sipped his coffee and tried to comfort Klein.

Lynn did admit he had a bit of fun stressing Klein out when hinting about the prophecy to Azik. After all, giving the Fool some sense of urgency was necessary to motivate him to advance!

Ah, I am truly considerate; the Evernight Goddess should let me have the best cat-keeper title! Lynn shamelessly thought, then continued, "Regardless of the prophecy, I am here in front of you, aren't I? So rather than worrying about that, let's prepare to visit the next teacher."

Yes, the prophet himself is right in front of me, and he's lost his memory… Klein suddenly realized something and looked at Lynn with a peculiar expression. "So, if you could foresee Mr. Azik's future and predict my existence a thousand years later, did you… foresee your own future?"

How did a prophet end up in this state? Or is it all part of the plans made by the past Lynn?

Klein felt puzzled.

"I don't know… but maybe I did!" Lynn took another sip of coffee. "I suspect that everything happening now was set up by my past self… Perhaps the person who contacted me did so because of some deal with the past me."

Klein nodded in agreement; he had similar suspicions.

"But that doesn't matter. Once I recover my memory, everything will become clear. By then, I might be able to answer your questions too." Lynn said, suddenly patting Klein's shoulder forcefully, "So, detective, join me in finding my lost memories. After all, you're somewhat involved!"

Klein couldn't help but laugh but still said, "Is this a commission?"

"You could say that. Yes, it's a long-term commission." Lynn nodded and after a pause, added, "As for the commission fee, I can waive the crafting fees for any scrolls you need, though you'll still have to cover material costs."

"Then I accept this commission." Klein nodded. He was curious about Lynn's past, even if he hadn't been commissioned.

After all… In a sense, this concerned Klein himself too.

Since Lynn had foreseen his existence, did he foresee other things too… What kind of deal did the Angel of Secrets have with the past Lynn, and how did it relate to Klein's transmigration and the gray fog?

Klein exhaled. He had many questions, and his intuition told him that he might get the answers once Lynn recovered his memories.

"But even so, how should we start searching for your past…" Klein rubbed his temples thoughtfully and said, "The only known clues are Mr. Door and the Abraham family. Perhaps we can find something about your past from them."

"Let's not consider Mr. Door; as far as I know, he was exiled from the world at the end of the Fourth Epoch… It's more reliable to start with the Abraham family."

Lynn eagerly suggested, although he hadn't really lost his memory, he was curious if the Abraham family had records about him.

Moreover, observing the Abraham family would help him understand how his past actions affected the present.

If Azik was a great subject to observe individual influences, then the Abraham family was perfect for observing group influences, helping Lynn understand the indirect impacts of his changes on the current era.

"The Abraham family has long declined, and without any clues, finding one of them is like looking for a needle in a haystack…" Klein sighed. "Looks like we'll have to take it slow and hope for some good luck."

"I think it's manageable. If I'm truly Mr. Door's child, he might have arranged everything. So meeting an Abraham family member might just be a matter of time…" Lynn said optimistically, not planning to guide anything actively, just waiting for fate to bring it to him.

Meanwhile, he could leave more traces in the Fourth Epoch's Abraham family, increasing the chances of being recorded.

(End of Chapter)