Genius Club

Chapter 1043: Chapter 1 No.9_3

[Newton] clearly had a taste for mischief. Not only did he not destroy it, he even sold it to a Hollywood director, and it eventually made its way to Angelica. She then bought it as a gift for Ji Lin, who passed it on to Lin Xian, and Lin Xian to Liu Feng.

So…

Even if Liu Feng and Ji Lin could crack the code of this painting, it would all be in vain… Because the invitation the code is meant for was already taken away by [Newton].

It would really be a shitty feeling for Lin Xian if he followed the code only to find himself opening some sort of treasure chest…

And all that greeted him would be a mocking face left by the mischievous [Newton].

But back to the point.

These problems can be considered later. The most pressing issue right now is the one that [Copernicus] has just raised…

How should one address oneself?

Rhein Cat?

Big Face Cat?

It feels a bit off, doesn’t it? If I was called that all day, I definitely wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face.

“Um… Rhein Cat.”

Standing on the steps, [Einstein], hunched yet dignified and wearing a Mask, looked at Lin Xian:

“Interesting.”

“We indeed have no explicit rule that we must use the masks of scientists or illustrious figures… it’s just an intuition; since there is no such rule, the mask of this new member is acceptable and permitted.”

“But according to the tradition of the Genius Club, the figure on the mask serves as our codename during communication; this cannot be changed or negotiated.”

“So, the last genius, if you are adamant about this mask, then for the sake of convenience in addressing you in the future, how about we drop the word ‘Cat’… and call you [Rhein] instead?”

Rhein.

Lin Xian, upon hearing this name.

Isn’t it the name of his company, the beginning of it all?

Indeed, this name suits him best.

He was also fond of the two characters Rhein.

Thus, he nodded:

“Sure.”

[Einstein] let out a raspy laugh, spread his arms wide and lifted his hands, gesturing for everyone to rise:

“Then, let us welcome the ninth genius to take a seat—”

“No.9 Rhein!”

Clap clap clap clap clap…

Applause broke out.

Lin Xian walked towards his designated seat amidst the applause, taking the last spot among the four chairs on the far right, next to [Tesla], the last empty chair.

[Tesla] had the loudest and most enthusiastic applause.

Of course, Lin Xian knew who he was.

Or rather…

The whole Genius Club knew who he was.

He was too ostentatious, and hiding his identity seemed like a joke to him.

Arriving at the chair.

[Tesla] in front reached out his right hand:

“Welcome, Rhein.”

Lin Xian smiled faintly, extending his right hand too:

“Pleased to meet you, Tesla.”

However—

Just as their hands were about to meet.

[Tesla]’s body suddenly stiffened, followed by a large area of color blocks going haywire, flickering a few times, and then vanishing into thin air!

Clang.

His mask, painted with Tesla’s portrait, fell onto the chair, bounced twice, and settled face up, lying there quietly.

The applause abruptly ceased.

Everyone was taken aback by [Tesla]’s sudden disappearance.

“Where’s Jask?”

In the Genius Club, Jask wasn’t usually referred to as Tesla.

[Da Vinci], puzzled, looked at the mask that had fallen onto the chair, then at the tall man who had just been in front of him, and turned to [Copernicus]:

“Copernicus, is this what you call witnessing the fall of a genius?”

The thin [Gauss] across him, hearing this, turned to [Copernicus]:

“You… did you… kill… Jask…”

“So this is why you specifically came to the meeting today?”

Next to him, the middle-aged man [Galileo] interrupted [Gauss], fixing his gaze on [Copernicus]:

“I was wondering why I haven’t seen you attend meetings for so many years, and why you showed up today?”

“Is it because, like the killer who always likes to watch their masterpiece, you came to witness the death of Jask?”

“Hehehehe…”

[Copernicus] slowly lowered his applauding hands, chuckled dryly:

“Don’t always try to throw the blame on me. Did I say I was going to kill Jask?”

“Hmph.”

[Da Vinci] beside Lin Xian snorted coldly:

“Why do you think everyone suspects you first? Don’t you know why?”

The playful [Newton].

Now was no longer flippant, he put away his unseriousness.

He seemed very angry, his breathing heavy, and looking at [Copernicus] opposite him, he spoke sternly:

“Although we won’t meddle in your future plans, at the very least, keep your dirty hands off the members of the Genius Club.”

“To be honest, Copernicus, as an original member of the Genius Club, I’ve tolerated you for a long time. It’s my conscience that kept reminding me not to act against you; I always thought you’d find your way back one day, but unexpectedly, you’ve become even more outrageous.”

“Lost?”

[Copernicus] chuckled dryly again, shaking his head:

“Lost?”

He emphasized again:

“You are the ones who are lost.”

“That’s why I don’t like dealing with you… After this meeting, I’m going into the Hibernation Pod. I really hope that when I wake up in decades, or centuries… I’ll still see you all full of vigor.”

“To be honest, I’m tired of this game. I’m too old to survive in this era. Thankfully, the advent of Hibernation Pod technology allows an old man from a bygone era to linger on.”

“As for the matter of Jask… I indeed knew someone wanted to kill him, and that he couldn’t escape his fate today; I attended the meeting to confirm this. But… do you really not trust Jask that much?”

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