Man on the ark, forced to become king

Not important at all.

Wang Tingjun and Babel Tower were enemies from the start. What difference would it make if they fought, regardless of the cause?

What they should really be talking about now is Kazdel's future.

The leaders of Babel and the royal army have gathered here, and even the tribal chiefs of the various royal courts are on their way. If there is an opportunity to decide the future of Kazdel, then there is no better time than now.

To fuss over trivial matters in such a setting would be petty and unseemly.

Therefore, Theresis didn't bother with the stupid cat at all, keeping her eyes fixed on the Doctor, wanting to hear what she had to say.

The three leaders of the Tower of Babel could only contribute one brain. The Doctor accounted for 120% of it, while Kal'tsit and Theresa were 20% missing. Although he didn't say it, that's what he thought.

“Kal'tsit saw the power of a demonic species in that thing, and I think so too. The fact that such power appeared in Kazdel means that I don’t need to explain how serious the problem is; everyone here should understand.”

The Doctor was also helpless, but unfortunately, in terms of intelligence, everyone in the Tower of Babel except her was always in arrears. Sometimes she didn't even know how Theresa and Kal'tsit came up with their plans.

In her view, Kal'tsit was a complete idealist and an old-fashioned person with an unconventional way of thinking. She wanted to do something but lacked the ability, so the results she produced were never very satisfactory.

Theresa was also deeply influenced by this and had a relatively serious tendency towards self-destruction. In recent years, her style has been all about making arrangements for her own affairs. Even if she didn't say anything, the Doctor could see it, but he couldn't stop her.

Under the leadership of these two 'great' leaders, the strength of Babel has been declining day by day. As a result, she, who should have been a scholar immersed in the laboratory, had to personally take to the front lines and become a tactical commander to turn the tide. Relying on her meager resources and the increasingly powerful royal army, she has managed to survive until now. She is exhausted both physically and mentally, and has even earned the nickname 'evil spirit' for it. It is a thankless task.

Anyway, the doctor had already figured it out. It was unlikely that these two could do anything. In critical moments, she would have to step up.

This opportunity is once in a lifetime. If handled properly, it can completely reverse the decline of the Tower of Babel. The Doctor already has some ideas about this.

Noticing that Therese's gaze remained fixed on them, she kept her hands clasped under her chin and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, I want to know, do you still acknowledge your identity?"

“Of course, I am the Regent of Kazdel, always have been, and everything I do is for the sake of this country.”

Therese answered frankly and without hesitation, because that was truly what he thought.

However, he also knew what the Doctor wanted to say, so he spoke first: "I still acknowledge my identity and will not deny Theresa's status as the rightful heir to the Demon King. However, this does not mean that I will agree with her ideas. This land is not a paradise for idealists. The enemy will not give up because of our compromise, and the wolves that are eyeing the Sarkaz will not restrain their greed. We have no choice but to fight. Such unrealistic ideas will only drown everyone in naivety along with her."

"it's not like that."

When it came to the path and principles she upheld, Theresa couldn't hold back and immediately spoke out in rebuttal.

"The Sarkaz are not capable of fighting the entire world; war will only drag us into a deeper quagmire."

"Hmm, I heard that you seem to be intentionally modifying the Tower of Babel's philosophy, intending to indiscriminately help those infected with Oripathy in the future?"

Therese neither confirmed nor denied this, and instead asked another question.

This matter was supposed to be a secret of the Tower of Babel, known only to a few people. Theresa didn't know who had leaked it, but she didn't deny it; she just nodded silently.

"madness!"

Her calm and collected expression vanished, and Therese's face instantly changed as she sternly rebuked him.

"I now doubt whether you truly care about the Sarkaz, about our country. You can't even save your own people, yet you're thinking of helping those insignificant people?"

“You may not agree with my ideas and think I am wrong, that's fine. You may not admit your failures, that's fine too. But do you really still know what you want to do? With this kind of thinking, I can completely interpret it as you having given up your identity and your people. Are you awake?”

'You probably don't know that she plans to transfer the Demon Lord's power to Amiya and send it outside of Kazdel.'

The doctor silently added a sentence in his mind, his covered eyes carrying a hint of pity.

If Theresis knew about Theresa's recent plans and intentions, he would probably be furious enough to explode.

Chapter 169 The Doctor Sees Through Everything

"Calm down."

The doctor slammed his hand on the table, reminding Theresis to be careful, as this was not his royal army's base, and also interrupting Theresia's attempt to retort.

The Doctor had little hope for Kal'tsit and Theresa's ideas, nor did she believe they could say anything substantial. She didn't want the meeting room to become a platform for idealists to exchange ideas, as that would be meaningless to reality.

She is a pragmatist, and everything she does is geared towards being useful.

"The question is now very clear. Although it's not good for me to say this as the tactical commander of the Tower of Babel, I still have to remind you: is it necessary for this civil war to continue?"

“Regent, you have seen Her Highness’s condition with your own eyes. You should understand what a Demon King in her prime can do. Her peak period can last for at least several decades without worrying about her life. Not to mention who the Sarkaz royal courts would choose between such a Demon King and you, the Regent, as long as she is alive, the royal army will never truly achieve victory.”

"indeed so."

Therese did not refute it; the facts were there, and no amount of arguing would change anything.

The 'Demon King' holds special significance for the Sarkaz. Today's battle has far-reaching implications, making it impossible and impossible to completely block the news. The terrifying mental magic of the dark demon god standing on the battlefield, which instantly strips thousands of warriors of their control over their bodies, will be spread, first within Kazdel, and then to other countries.

At that time, many people will know that Kazdel still has a Demon Lord at the height of his power, and a demonstration of absolute strength will be far more effective than any propaganda.

For the Sarkaz who pursue power, Theresa is the object of their pursuit. The public opinion that the Royal Court Army has spent years building up will become precarious in an instant with the Demon King's high-profile appearance, and may even collapse overnight under the Doctor's methods.

Large numbers of mercenaries, Sarkaz, and even warriors from the royal courts will join Babel, completely changing its weakened state.

It is foreseeable that the civil war, which has lasted for decades, will return to its initial state, with both sides evenly matched and evenly divided.

and then?

Could they fight for decades, or even longer?

Impossible. Theresis knew he didn't have that much time, and neither did the Sarkaz.

The civil wars of the past were welcomed by the continental nations. They were happy to see a divided Kazdel weaken continuously in the civil war, and happy to see the Sarkaz's status decline again and again, until they were completely reduced to an inferior race that no one respected, and could never rise again.

However, Sarkaz with a Demon King and Sarkaz without a Demon King are completely different concepts.

Whether it was a disguise or some kind of miracle, in any case, Theresa's physical condition was no longer a secret. Everyone knew she was nearing the end, but no one knew when she would die.

A powerful being weakened to the limit can only launch one last attack at the cost of their life, which is not a great threat. Even if she passes on her power, it is not a cause for concern. The birth of a powerful being is not something that can be accomplished in a short time. Power needs to accumulate and the body needs to adapt. A demon king who cannot exert his power is no different from a grunt.

But things are different now. Theresa appears openly on the battlefield, displaying her power without restraint, showing no signs of weakness or impending death. It's obvious that those nations that have been watching Kazdel closely cannot sit idly by.

The scars left by that former demon king are etched into history, unforgettable. They will never allow history to repeat itself, nor will they place their hopes on the demon king's own ideas. The best course of action is to nip any threat in the bud.

If Kazdel were to unify and return to its original state, those nations would be wary and wouldn't dare to go too far. A nation with an army and top-tier warriors would be enough to make them hesitate to act rashly.

But if the civil war continues, they will definitely take advantage of the situation and eliminate any potential threats at all costs. This matter is already before us. Is the thing that can drive people crazy something that just pops out of the ground on its own?

Therefore, the civil war could not continue under any circumstances, and Theresis was well aware of this.

However, Theresa's performance was truly disappointing. Even now, she remains so naive, prioritizing the attention of irrelevant people, who are not even Sarkaz, despite being a Demon Lord!

Theresis was willing to bow down to Theresia. For him, as long as it benefited Kazdel and the Sarkaz race, face was something that could be discarded at any time.

However, he could not tolerate the future ruler of the country being an overly naive idealist.

In fact, if their ideological differences hadn't been so great, they wouldn't have parted ways in the first place.

Theresa's strong appearance gave Theresis a glimmer of hope, which was also the reason he went into battle alone. The result was satisfactory.

Now that everything is over, he suddenly discovers that Theresa doesn't seem to have changed at all, and he can't accept giving up like this.

So he remained silent, saying nothing, just looking at the doctor, waiting for her to continue.

“Your Highness, you now have the ability to restore balance, but is that really a good outcome? The Regent cannot win, and neither can you. There are some things I don’t need to explain clearly, but you should know them. Therefore, if you don’t want the civil war to continue, you may need to make some changes.”

The doctor then changed the subject, bringing up Theresa and intending to force her to make some changes in this way.

Therese is definitely a tough nut to crack. There is no way that Theresa can agree with the ideas she is currently holding. It is even more impossible to get her to admit defeat without his consent. Therefore, the only one who needs to make changes is Theresa.

Moreover, the Doctor doesn't think this is a bad thing. From a realistic point of view, Theresis is more suitable for this country and more suitable for this world than Theresa.

Even if she manages to force Theresis to compromise and admit defeat today, Kazdel will only become a giant Tower of Babel, an unrealistic fantasy that could collapse at any moment.

"I……"

Upon hearing this, Theresa lowered her head slightly, her expression dimming considerably.

She knew exactly what the Doctor was trying to say, and was very clear about it. It was precisely because she knew that the Sarkaz had chosen Theresis that she devised the subsequent plan, intending to end it with her own death so that the core members of Babel could leave and become a free organization.

She can refute Therese and insist on her own ideas here, but she can't change the will of the people.

The dwindling number of Sarkaz operators in the Tower of Babel is the best proof of this.

She had reflected on her experiences on the battlefield and knew that what the doctor said was correct, but she didn't know how to satisfy everyone.

She didn't want to see the civil war continue, nor did she want to give up her ideals.

"Gentlemen, I have a compromise idea."

Theresa's silence was the best answer, and the Doctor was very satisfied, intending to take the opportunity to reveal his true thoughts.

"Doctor, I think—"

"You don't represent Theresia, Kal'tsit."

The moment Kal'tsit opened her mouth, the Doctor shut her up. She could guess what she wanted to say. The civil war was only one step away from ending. As long as Theresa and Theresis could reach a consensus to some extent, there was a possibility of a good outcome, both for them and for the country as a whole.

At this critical juncture, she did not intend to let Kal'tsit spout nonsense, nor did she want to hear her unconventional ideas.

Admittedly, her initial intentions were good, and what she said was inevitably biased towards Theresa, but such obvious bias is not needed at the negotiating table; rather, a balance is required.

Kal'tsit can be a good executor; once you tell her the goal, she will do everything she can to achieve it. However, she is not a good leader, so it's best for her to remain silent at this point.

"Please say."

Therese regained his composure, looking directly at the Doctor and awaiting her opinion. He really didn't want to talk to his sister and that silly cat anymore; the only person present who could communicate with him was the Doctor.

“We all know what Kazdel needs right now.”

The doctor nodded slightly and continued, “We don’t need land, because beneath our feet lies a vast territory that ranks among the top of all nations. We don’t need resources, because natural disasters have buried countless minerals and vital Originium in this land. We don’t need to train more armies, because we lead the most skilled warriors. We don’t even need technology, because the Sarkaz were the first race to use Originium, and the technology they have left behind may not be advanced now, but it is enough to be self-sufficient.”

"What Kazdel truly needs is a leader who can command widespread support, a ruler recognized by all, someone who can restore this fragmented nation to its former glory, reunite scattered villages into cities, and possess the power to intimidate other nations, deterring any lurking wolves from making a move. Only in this way can the Sarkaz, suffering from the ravages of war, escape the quagmire of conflict, thrive, and rebuild their nation step by step."