When it comes to reliable psychiatrists in the Mysteries world, Lynn's first thought is undoubtedly Adam.
Regardless of Adam's character and personality, in the field of psychiatry, this King of Angels of the Spectator pathway is undoubtedly top-notch.
The only issue is that Ouroboros also belongs to the camp of the True Creator, and Lynn isn't certain if Adam would be willing to treat Ouroboros and whether he would secretly sabotage the treatment.
However, since Medici also receives treatment from Adam, Lynn feels more at ease.
After all, if Adam were to do anything, Medici would be of greater value than Ouroboros. Lynn considers Medici more important, so if Adam refrains from doing anything to Medici during treatment, he likely wouldn't trouble Ouroboros either.
With this in mind, Lynn decides to talk to Adam later. Just then, he notices that the gods and angels who had left in small groups are gradually returning to the banquet hall. Some have serious expressions, some look helpless, and others seem unchanged, either genuinely unaffected or hiding their emotions well.
Lynn isn't surprised; the free activity time was limited, and it was nearly time for the next segment to start.
His gaze sweeps over Adam's seat and sees Adam back in his place, with a battered Amon next to him.
Wait a minute... Lynn's attention is drawn to Amon. He examines Amon carefully and sees that his hair is standing on end as if struck by lightning. A small white flower is growing from his ear, seemingly harmless and weak but subtly draining Amon's vitality.
The drain isn't significant enough to endanger Amon's life but does cause weakness and pain. Amon's forehead is bruised, his left eye is bruised like wearing dark eyeshadow, and there's an aura of bad luck around him. His clothes are also damaged, with the right sleeve scorched as if burned.
Lynn mentally matches the damage to various gods: Storm, Earth, Evernight, Tudor... He can't help but laugh out loud.
He knew that today's situation would be a time for settling old scores, but he didn't expect Amon to be so universally hated. Every god, except Solomon and the True Creator, had taught Amon a lesson!
Evidently, Amon has lived up to his title as a blasphemer, having provoked nearly half of the living gods. Normally, no one deals with Amon because he has powerful backers—the True Creator and Adam, his father figures. Even though the True Creator is mad and not on good terms with Amon, he is still a deterrent.
Adam, as Amon's brother and another father figure, is far more sociable and has countless hidden cards. This deters others from attacking Amon. Additionally, the pathways they follow are adept at hiding, making it hard to catch Amon even if the gods want to. Hence, few have managed to deal with Amon, leaving them simmering with anger.
Today's gathering provided a rare chance to attack Amon's main body, which they wouldn't miss.
"Well, well..." Lynn shakes his head, openly enjoying Amon's misfortune as he approaches, pretending to be concerned. "Oh, Amon, did you fall down, or did someone put a sack over your head and beat you up?"
Amon adjusts his crystal monocle, looking at Lynn with a forced smile. "I have you to thank for my special treatment."
"Don't be so modest, Amon!" Lynn shakes his head, smiling. "I did seal your powers, but all this hatred is your own doing. Everyone here is civilized and wouldn't beat you up for no reason—unless you were asking for it!"
Lynn's tone is righteously confident.
"Not at all, if anyone's pulling hatred, it's you," Amon retorts, understanding Lynn's meaning of attracting hatred from their previous conversations. He tries to sow discord: "Guess how many here want to give you double the treatment they gave me?"
At this, many of the onlookers discreetly shift their attention away, pretending nothing happened.
Lynn knows this but is unfazed. He smiles, "I know, but it doesn't matter—they can't beat me!"
"So, little Amon, in this world, it's fine to be a troublemaker, but you must be able to bear the consequences," Lynn advises, as if teaching a child. "Otherwise, your today will be your tomorrow."
Amon doesn't argue, though his mood darkens.
Amon naturally wants to become stronger and ascend to Sequence 0 or even become the Lord of Mysteries, but there's a risk that ascending now might turn him into a vessel for the resurrection of the former Lord of Mysteries.
The risk is too high.
This concern isn't unique to him; Bethel Abraham has hesitated at the final step to godhood for years, not due to the difficulty but because becoming a god now might make him a vessel for resurrection too.
This cautiousness distinguishes the three pathways from others. For other pathways, ascending to Sequence 0 in the Fourth Epoch carries less risk of becoming a vessel.
(End of Chapter)
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