Arcanum: Chaos Path

Chapter 25: How many tricks does Luo Lin have?
Klein nodded and said, "I know, but I don't know much about it. Teacher, can you introduce it to me?"

Although Klein did know about the existence of role-playing through Russell's diary, he couldn't really say that he was proficient in it. He could only say that he was still groping in the dark.

Now that he had Rowling as his cheap teacher, Klein naturally wouldn't be pretentious. He would just ask the necessary questions, otherwise his title of teacher would be in vain.

"Actually, I don't really understand role-playing. After all, I'm just a new Beyonder. But in my understanding, role-playing is actually a kind of experiential acting. You completely immerse yourself in a role to gain recognition and power. The name of the potion is the role we want to embody."

Rowling scratched his head and explained his understanding of acting. He could certainly copy everything from the original book, but that was unnecessary. After all, Rowling always kept in mind that his current character came from a family background and he knew a lot of secret knowledge, but he himself was still just a budding Extraordinary.

As a newbie, you don’t need to have a deep understanding of the role-playing method, as long as you have a general understanding of the direction.

Klein's eyebrows jumped unconsciously when he heard Rowling call himself a "newbie Extraordinary", but he was not too surprised. After all, he had long suspected the other party's identity as a time traveler, and now it could only be considered a complete confirmation.

"But there's one crucial point..." Rowling's expression suddenly grew serious. He looked at Klein and said, "No matter what, you must remember that you're only acting, not the character itself."

Klein was stunned. He had originally thought that Jack's understanding of acting wasn't very profound, but at this moment, he felt as if he had been enlightened.

Acting, acting, of course it can only be acting, and you cannot immerse yourself completely in the role to the point of forgetting yourself.

Otherwise... I'm afraid loss of control is imminent.

"This world's extraordinary realm is truly fraught with danger..." Klein sighed inwardly. He then looked at Rowling and said solemnly, "I understand. Thank you, teacher."

The teacher said this sincerely.

If Klein originally called Rowling Teacher just like he used to call his roommate Dad when he wanted him to bring lunch, with a little respect but not much, now Klein had a little more genuine respect for Rowling in his heart.

Although the teacher-student relationship was established rather casually, the other party was teaching him sincerely anyway.

"Hey, you're suddenly so serious, I'm a little embarrassed..." Luo Lin raised his hand and scratched his head, showing a bit of helplessness at the right time, and hesitantly said:
"Actually, I was just joking. We have such a close relationship, it's only natural for me to teach you some knowledge. When I asked you to call me teacher, it was just like asking you to call me dad... Uh, you might not understand this."

Klein was a bit amused and thought about it. He kindly reminded, "Is it possible that this is only our third meeting?"

Honestly, Klein actually admired Rowling's relaxed demeanor. He gave him the feeling that he wouldn't be surprised if he got cheated someday in society. He had the clarity of a college student.

Rowling could naturally guess what Klein was thinking. In fact, this was the effect he deliberately created. For a good person like Klein, a character who was very capable in other fields but had a simple personality and needed care would actually make it easier to bring the two closer together.

But even though he guessed, it obviously didn't stop Luo Lin from continuing to act. He retorted with a serious face, "You don't understand. This is called hitting it off at first sight. I don't know how to put it, but the moment I saw you, I felt you were quite friendly, like meeting a kindred spirit."

At the end, Luo Lin showed confusion and sadness at the right time.

Klein was stunned for a moment, pursed his lips, and fell silent for a moment.

After a few seconds, Klein smiled again and took the initiative to bring up the topic, "So, does my calling you teacher still count?"

The implication was, of course, whether the teacher-student relationship was valid. "Well, actually, I'd really like it to be valid. This is my first time as a teacher!" Luo Lin blinked, looking a little embarrassed, but also a little expectant.

After all, joking aside, who doesn’t want to be someone’s dad? Isn’t a teacher a kind of dad?

Klein wasn't surprised by this result; he just laughed a little. He thought for a moment and said, "Teacher, do you have any plans for my future studies?"

Luo Lin's eyes lit up. He coughed softly, a little proud, yet feigned reserve. He said, "How about you come and study with me one or two days a week? Although I'm just a new Beyonder, I know quite a lot. Teaching me should be enough, and it won't interfere with your work."

Hearing Rowling mention his job, Klein's expression became a little subtle. He looked at Rowling and asked tentatively, "Do you know what I do for a living?"

"I know. Aren't you the security company's historical consultant?" Luo Lin looked at him with a puzzled look. "You said that last time." He acted as if he really knew nothing.

Klein was silent for a few seconds, thinking for a moment, then asked, "Teacher, do you know anything about official Beyonders?"

Luo Lin nodded and said, "I know. Nighthawk, Mechanical Heart, and Mandated Punisher. I heard of them when I was in Backlund."

"What do you think of official Beyonders?" Klein continued to ask.

"They're probably a group of good people, right? But I heard the Mandated Punisher is very cruel, and if caught, they'll be imprisoned until death. The other two seem okay. As long as they don't commit crimes, they seem to have a chance to change their ways even if they're caught."

Luo Lin showed a look of reminiscence, then a puzzled expression as he asked, "Why did you suddenly bring them up? Did you offend any official Beyonders?"

Klein breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this answer. He then coughed softly and said, "Is there a possibility that I'm an official Beyonder?"

This wasn't something that needed to be concealed. There was nothing shameful about being an official Beyonder. Klein also had some ideas. Rowling's character was too simple, and he had no sense of crisis or confidentiality. If he let him go like this, he might one day bring trouble to the official Beyonder. It would be better for him to find a way to give him the identity of an informant. That way, even if he was caught in the future, he wouldn't be locked up behind the Chanis Gate.

"Huh?" Luo Lin showed a look of astonishment. He pointed at Klein and asked uncertainly, "You, an official Beyonder?"

"Strictly speaking, they're Nighthawks," Klein corrected.

Luo Lin's expression suddenly became confused and complicated, like a squirrel whose pine cones had been stolen. After a long pause, he glanced at Klein, his entire body visibly dejected. He said, "So you're here to arrest me?"

"Why would you think that?" Klein shook his head, feeling both amused and helpless. Then, with a serious expression, he said, "I'm just asking if you're willing to be my informant. That way, even if you're discovered by the authorities later, you won't be locked up."

"Is this even possible?" Luo Lin showed a look of enlightenment, and he continued to play the role of a clear-headed and foolish college student. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, okay, I'm fine."

"Okay, then I'll go and test the captain's opinion after a while. If all goes well, I should be able to confirm your identity as an informant." Klein nodded and said.

After all, he has just joined the Nighthawks. If he wants to develop informants, it is better to wait a few days.

(End of this chapter)