Godslayer: I, the agent of the God of Drama, am here to begin the show.

To be honest, Lin Ze sometimes really wanted to punch Merlin, that old bastard, hard. Otherwise, since he couldn't beat him, Lin Ze probably would have actually taken action.

For no other reason than that this old guy is just too good at finishing off enemies!

Since I came to the mental hospital, this old bastard has already stabbed me countless times!

And what's most important is that he can always accurately point out things that people wouldn't notice.

This is where things get really difficult.

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Lord Merlin, let's not talk about this for now."

"I suddenly have a goal in my mind, would you like to hear about it?"

Merlin smiled slightly. He knew this was Lin Ze's attempt to change the subject, but he still asked curiously, "Oh? Let me hear what our Lord Lin Ze's goals are."

"Let me guess first. This goal must be very ambitious, otherwise you wouldn't consider it a goal."

"Nothing in this world is difficult for you to do."

"Alright, Mr. Lin Ze, now tell me your goal."

Lin Ze said expressionlessly, "My biggest goal right now is to become a legendary archmage even more powerful than you!"

"I'm going to make you the goal I need to surpass!"

Merlin paused for a moment after hearing this goal.

He hadn't expected to become Lin Ze's target. Was it because the magic he displayed was so powerful that Lin Ze was so attracted to it?

This doesn't seem like a bad idea; it would attract a top genius to the magical world.

If Lin Ze is truly determined, with my guidance, he might actually be able to surpass me and become the most powerful archmage!

Merlin smiled at him. "It's a great goal."

"May I ask why you suddenly came up with this goal?"

Lin Zehe said kindly, "Of course, it's to cast a silencing spell on you that even you can't break!"

"That way you won't be able to finish me off, Lord Merlin!"

Lin Ze spoke the second half of his sentence almost through gritted teeth.

This shows the resentment he harbored towards Merlin.

Of course, this resentment is not the kind you feel towards an enemy; it's more like the kind of joking between good brothers.

Upon hearing this reason, Merlin couldn't stop smiling.

"Haha, I see."

"If that's the reason, then I can't know you, Lord Lin Ze."

"You'll have to explore the magical world yourself."

Lin Ze sighed helplessly.

Anyway, thankfully this topic has been moved on.

Otherwise, he wouldn't know how to answer.

However, Merlin had no intention of letting the topic pass.

"Alright, Mr. Lin Ze, what you just said doesn't allow us to skip this topic."

"Now let's talk about the little dumplings."

Looking at the little dumpling pressed against Lin Qiye, Lin Ze suddenly felt a cold sweat pour down his back.

If this had happened just a minute ago, it wouldn't have been a big deal.

After all, that was Xiao Tuanzi's personal behavior, and it had nothing to do with him.

But the problem is that, as he just said, the little dumpling is his subconscious!

Nix, who was also enjoying the spectacle, chuckled and said, "Yes, kid, let's talk about this."

"Look how soundly Tuanzi is sleeping on Qiye's body."

Nyx looked at him with a smile.

Merlin continued, "Lord Linze, didn't you just say that Little Dumpling is like another version of you, and that his actions are basically actions you subconsciously want to do?"

Lin Ze said awkwardly, "Um... is that so? I don't remember it clearly."

"Lord Merlin, are you mistaken? I don't recall saying that at the time."

Merlin smiled slightly, as if he had known Lin Ze was going to say this. He raised his hand, and Lin Ze's phantom appeared in front of everyone.

This photo was taken a minute ago, and Lin Ze is about to say those words.

With the evidence before him conclusive, Lin Ze was truly at his wit's end.

He waved his hand helplessly and said, "Alright, alright, I remember now."

"It seems that's indeed the case. There's no need to provide any evidence."

"Lord Merlin, I've noticed that you're a particularly meticulous person."

Merlin said, "Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? Okay, let's continue."

"Do you still stand by what you just said?"

Lin Ze nodded in agreement. He had no choice but to admit it.

If you try to deny it, Merlin will pull out the evidence in the next second. What can you do then? You'll be completely helpless!

"Okay, as long as you admit it."

"Then you'd better answer my next question properly, Lord Lin Ze."

"I'd like to ask, is it also something you subconsciously want to do, like being intimate with Lord Lin Qiye?"

"Subconsciously, you want to get close to Lord Lin Qiye. No matter what the reason, this idea has not been realized and has been suppressed in your heart. Therefore, this idea in your heart is reflected on Xiao Tuanzi."

Do you think my analysis is correct? Is it reasonable?

Gan!

Who asks such a radical question right off the bat?!

Merlin, you old bastard, that's not fair!

They really left themselves no way out!

Lin Ze stammered for a moment, unsure how to answer, and could only turn to Nyx for help.

However, Nyx was even more excited than Merlin at this moment, watching them with a look of schadenfreude.

It was as if they were afraid the two wouldn't actually fight.

Well, I guess I can't rely on my mother anymore; she's really looking forward to gossiping now.

I have no choice but to find a solution myself.

Lin Ze's brain worked at lightning speed, and he quickly came up with a reason.

Let's not worry about whether this reason is reasonable or not; Lin Ze can't care about that now!

As long as it works, that's fine. Being able to remember even one thing is already pretty good!

Lin Ze stammered, "I have to admit, he does act based on some of my subconscious thoughts, that's for sure."

"But I think there are always exceptions. For example, what if he developed his own consciousness?"

"Right, he is, after all, a divine being, and this is the first time we've come into contact with him. We don't know him well enough."

"Yes, that's right. It must be that he developed self-awareness and felt that Qiye was lying here motionless like a bed."

"Or perhaps, the aura emanating from Qiye makes him feel very safe."

Lin Ze gave many reasons, but he didn't admit that this was a thought in his subconscious.

Merlin looked at him seriously. "Lord Linze, do you think I would believe what you're saying?"

Lin Ze swallowed hard.

What can I do then? Even if you don't believe me, I can't just make up another one for you!

Just then, Nyx suddenly spoke up, "Actually, I think that's also possible."

"This is actually a very normal phenomenon, we don't need to take it so seriously."

Ah! Mother... I knew you still loved me!

Lin Ze suddenly felt his eyes getting hot.

Sure enough, no matter what, Mother always steps in at the crucial moment!

"I really don't understand why you guys are reacting so strongly. I think it's perfectly normal."

"Yes! That's right!" Lin Ze nodded emphatically.

"What we need to make sure of now is that the little dumpling won't hurt Shichiya; everything else is unimportant."

"Yes! None of that matters!"

"It's normal for a child to like his mother."

"Yes! That's normal!"

Wait a minute...

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ze realized that something was wrong.

But the words have already been spoken, and there's no way to change them now.

Lin Ze turned his head and found Nyx and Merlin looking at him with mischievous smiles.

Lin Ze said plaintively, "Mother, what are you doing?"

"I've already told you..."

"Alright, I have some things to do outside, so I won't chat with you guys anymore."

"goodbye."

After saying that, Lin Ze slunk away.

I really can't stay in the mental hospital for even a second longer. I feel like they have to get something out of me today.

Otherwise, they would absolutely not be satisfied.

But Lin Ze doesn't want others to know too soon.

Although everyone may already know, that's their guess, and it's completely different from you revealing it openly.

Another key reason is that Lin Ze cannot reveal it before Lin Qiye is ready.

The decision on this matter should still be made by Lin Qiye.

As mentioned before, Lin Qiye makes all the major decisions in this family.

This is clearly a big deal.

Of course, the scale of the matter was also determined by Lin Qiye.

In just a few breaths, Lin Ze was back in his 'cell'.

Looking around, he remarked, "Prison is so much more comfortable; it's like hell!"

"That was really too much. I must be more careful with my words next time."

"Indeed, the saying 'the less you talk and the less you do, the less likely you are to make a mistake' is absolutely true."

"Go get some rest, you have things to do tomorrow."

After saying that, Lin Ze fell asleep.

I hope to see Lin Qiye in my dreams. Even if I can't see Lin Qiye, I at least want him to see Merlin.

This way, he can vent his emotions in his dreams.

Damn it, you think you can bully me in my dreams?

And so, Lin Ze slowly fell asleep.

Meanwhile, inside a mental hospital.

After Lin Ze left, Xiao Tuanzi suddenly looked up in the direction where Lin Ze disappeared.

He stared blankly at the direction Lin Ze had left in.

Just as Nix said, he now regards Lin Ze as his father.

Am I my father? Am I my son?

My son is my father? My father is my son?

It feels a bit strange just to think about it.

Fortunately, the little dumpling's single-core CPU can't think that much right now, otherwise it would have crashed by now.

Seeing the little dumpling like this, Nyx was worried that he would cry because he missed Lin Ze.

But the little dumpling only glanced at it before snuggling back into Lin Qiye's arms to continue sleeping.

There was no lingering affection for Lin Ze in Mengmeng's eyes, only a desire to be close to Lin Qiye.

Nyx chuckled softly, "As expected, this child still prefers his mother."

"Kids these days prefer their mothers."

"They were like this when they were little too."

As he spoke, Nyx came to Lin Qiye's side and stroked the sleeping... little dumpling.

Lin Qiye was the second one to be called.

After the baby was born, some of their love was given to the baby.

Lin Qiye was in a better situation than Lin Ze. When it was Lin Ze's turn, Nyx didn't even look at him properly.

Not only that, after the arrival of the little dumpling, Lin Ze's status in the family dropped by one rank.

Lin Ze: Family status -1.

After confirming that his grandson was fast asleep, Nyx slowly got up and approached Merlin. "Lord Merlin, I've noticed that this child is a bit stubborn."

"We've asked him to this extent, but he still won't tell us."

Merlin smiled and said, "Don't worry about Lord Nyx, I've already come up with a plan."

"I believe that it won't be long before Lord Lin Ze lets it slip."

After this experience, Lord Lin Ze will surely be more cautious.

"So you mean...?"

"Next time he comes, we'll do the opposite. He'll definitely be on guard then. What we need to do will be as if this never happened."

"We just chat about everyday things and trivial topics, making sure we never give him the impression that we're eager to know something."

"Once he's completely relaxed, we'll launch a surprise attack on him!"

Nyx nodded vigorously. "Lord Merlin... I must admit, your intelligence in this area is truly remarkable."

"Thank you for the compliment."

And so, the two hit it off immediately and devised a plan for their next "conquest" of Lin Ze.

Meanwhile, Lin Ze had already fallen asleep.

And it allowed him to have the dream he desired.

Bad news: I still didn't dream about Lin Qiye.

Good news: We've met Merlin!

This aligns with Lin Ze's inner thoughts; his desire to meet Merlin is now even stronger than his desire to meet Lin Qiye.

However, the two feel different.

One is longing.

One is revenge!

"Lord Merlin, your communication skills are truly remarkable."

"Let's start with a silencing spell!"

In the dream, Lin Ze had already achieved his goal and become a great magician even more powerful than Merlin.

In this way, Merlin had no way to undo the spell he cast on Merlin.

"Lord Merlin, speak up! Speak up and I'll let you go."

"Aba aba aba".

"Not going to tell?"

"Good, as expected of a legendary archmage, impressive!"

"Now I'll show you the results of my studies!"

"Transformation magic!"

"Binding magic + itching powder magic!"

"Let me explain. These two spells combined will render you unable to move and cause you unbearable itching!"

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(I originally wanted to generate an image of a small dumpling, but Doubao is too clumsy and can't achieve the effect I want. Does anyone want to try it?)