Man on the ark, forced to become king

Is this doctor's personality surprisingly easygoing? Or is this her true nature?

Lin Lu wouldn't be so narcissistic as to think that someone would fall in love with her at first sight after only meeting her once; there should be a limit to daydreaming.

The only explanation is that the identity of being human might be truly very important to the PhD student? So important that she's willing to drop her pretense for it?

"Just like you thought, you and I might be the only pure-blooded humans left in this world. Do you know how long it's been since I've seen a true kin?"

The doctor's expression showed a moment of sadness, but he quickly regained his composure.

"No matter how familiar I am with this land, I often feel out of place in this world. It's a very subtle feeling, not obvious, but it does exist."

"There was a time when I woke up and frantically searched for possible fellow countrymen in this world, but I only found some ruins. So... your appearance really makes me happy. I don't need to do anything, just seeing you makes me happy, even though we were complete strangers before today, and probably didn't even have much in common."

“…I understand.”

Lin Lu nodded. This wasn't just a perfunctory response; he genuinely understood the doctor's feelings, because he had felt the same way when he first arrived at the border.

Walking in a strange world, with no one to talk to and encountering all sorts of monsters, is a truly unbearable feeling. The intense loneliness can be enough to destroy a person's will.

Fortunately, he pulled through and later made many new friends, found companions, and found a lover.

Compared to him, the doctor's situation seemed even more serious. Even though she had already done a lot, she still seemed to be quite wary and distant from everything around her. She wrapped herself in airtight clothes, isolating herself from the outside world, thinking that it would be easier to get away later.

He had previously thought that the Doctor intended to dedicate himself to the Tower of Babel until his death, but now it seems that's not the case.

"It's a pity there's no alcohol here. The limited stock has been almost completely consumed by ACE and the others. Babel Tower doesn't have the extra funds to buy such meaningless consumables. Otherwise, we could have had a drink to celebrate."

The doctor sat back down in the chair, resting his chin on his hand, a smile playing on his lips.

It was clear that she was very happy.

"There will be many more opportunities in the future, so there's no need to rush. Anyway, I'm right here, and the Golden Tree is right there. If you want, you can come to me anytime. You're all welcome."

Lin Lu didn't feel any sense of déjà vu, since he knew that he and the Doctor didn't actually have much of a connection and weren't from the same world.

However, this does not stop him from appreciating the Doctor as a person. If the Doctor really had the idea of ​​going to the Golden Tree, he would warmly welcome him.

Who wouldn't like someone with such talent?

"Okay, I might go soon. Don't think I'm a nuisance and kick me out then."

"How could that be?"

Lin Lu shook his head and chuckled, suddenly realizing that the doctor's words seemed to reveal some incredible information.

"Are you planning to leave the Tower of Babel?"

"I do have this idea; getting Kazdel back together is the last thing I can do for them."

This was undoubtedly significant news for the Tower of Babel, but the Doctor casually mentioned it, as if he didn't care much, acting as if he were just saying, "What should we eat tonight?"

"The true master of this country is Theresa, not me. I've done enough. There's no need to keep myself tied to this place, is there?"

"Besides, if the civil war ends, then I have no need to stay here any longer. They have things they want to pursue, and I have my own ideas. Not only me, but many old friends will also leave once Kazdel is truly stable. For them, what they wanted to pursue has been achieved, and the rest of the time should be spent living for themselves."

"So, what are your plans after you leave? Will you settle down in a city, or take a spontaneous trip?"

"Then let's not. Neither settling in the city nor traveling is suitable for me. Traveling on this land is a dangerous thing."

"It seems you haven't made up your mind yet."

Lin Lu leaned back in her chair, thought for a moment, and then invited, "Would you like to come and take a look at my Golden Tree? As a scholar, you should be interested in knowledge you don't understand, right?"

"You are indeed mysterious enough; I am very interested."

He asked casually, just to see what would happen, but to his surprise, the doctor thought about it seriously for a while and actually agreed.

Chapter 171 Muscles are better at thinking than brains

The doctor's agreement surprised Lin Lu, but she was immediately delighted.

Without a doubt, the PhD fully deserves the title of "talent," and after gaining a deeper understanding of the current situation of the Tower of Babel, Lin Lu became even more convinced of this.

Everyone knows that Demon Queen Theresa is the leader of the Tower of Babel, Lord Kal'tsit is the princess's close advisor, and the Doctor is the Tower of Babel's tactical commander. Their existence supports this idealistic organization that seems out of place in the rest of the world.

However, in Lin Lu's opinion, it remains to be seen how much actual work Kal'tsit and Theresa actually did.

From the doctor's meticulous and thorough understanding of the Tower of Babel, it can be seen that she may be the one who truly supports the operation of the Tower of Babel. From strategic decision-making to the mundane daily matters, she is probably the one who handles everything.

After all, Lin Lu didn't think Kal'tsit could do that.

Without Theresa, the Tower of Babel might at most lose the will to move forward, but without the Doctor, the entire organization would collapse in an instant.

This is a truly capable person who can serve as a pillar of society. Wherever he goes, he will be treated as an honored guest. If the doctor has the idea of ​​joining Wang Tingjun, it is possible that Therese will personally welcome him.

Thinking about it carefully, it's not hard to understand why she wanted to leave the Tower of Babel.

How long did the civil war in Kazdel last?

Lin Lu didn't have a precise idea of ​​what this meant, but conservatively speaking, it should have been at least twenty years. According to his understanding, the name of the evil spirits of Babel had been circulating in Sarkaz for many years, and it was very likely that the Doctor had been here since the beginning of the Civil War.

The Doctor truly did everything he could for Babel, for Theresa and Kal'tsit, knowing it was impossible yet still choosing not to leave.

But she is, after all, only human, and she gets tired too.

How many people can persevere for decades on a dead end with no future without wavering?

The PhD student did it, but that doesn't mean she didn't feel tired.

She has done everything she could, and even if she leaves, no one can find fault with her, not even Theresa or Kal'tsit. In fact, only those two are the least qualified to interfere with the Doctor's decision to stay or leave.

After persisting for so long, the PhD student must be exhausted by now.

So it's perfectly normal for her to want to leave. In fact, her desire to leave after Kazdel is reunited surpasses that of most people in the world.

She has done everything she could, truly done everything she could. She really needs a good rest.

Gazing at the doctor's profile, Lin Lu suppressed all the thoughts that had been swirling in her mind.

Since she wanted to find a place to settle down, away from the strife, and to do her own thing, then the Golden Tree was the best place for her.

It has nothing to do with appearance, nor is it mixed with any special feelings; it is purely an appreciation for the doctor as a person.

She wants to rest, so the golden tree will become her new home.

and……

Lin Lu suddenly smiled as her gaze fell on the agents hurrying to and fro below the balcony.

There really wasn't anything for the Doctor to worry about anymore. After all, his only goal was to restart the Forge of Life, to reshape the bodies of his beloved wife and old friends, to give them a second chance at life, and if he had the energy, to try to solve the problem of Oripathy so that the poor people suffering from the disease could live a better life. That was all.

He had no ambition to rule the world. Even though he once conquered the borderlands and ascended the throne, he soon entered the starry sky with Lani. He never ruled anyone and had no strong desire for power.

He appreciates talented people and will try to recruit them, but he won't restrict their freedom. Isn't W currently enjoying his freedom on his own?

Nine, who had just joined the Golden Tree, remained in Lungmen. Even Hedley and Ines, who had worked so hard for so long, were no longer restricted by Lin Lu.

Compared to most countries and regions in the world, this place should be considered a paradise. Isn't this the most suitable place to rest?

"We agreed beforehand that I could go and take a look, but I didn't say that I would definitely stay there."

The doctor rested his chin on his hand, his eyes slightly narrowed, exuding a relaxed and languid air.

Even though we had just met, there was no sense of unfamiliarity in our conversation; it was as casual as chatting and laughing with an old friend.

"Of course, you can leave at any time if you're not satisfied. Golden Tree doesn't restrict anyone's freedom."

Lin Lu confidently assured him that he wasn't worried at all, as he didn't believe the doctor could find a better place than the Golden Tree.

"Not restricting freedom? That's not right."

The doctor chuckled softly, his eyes curving into beautiful crescents, and he tilted his chin downwards, making a pointed gesture.

"I've heard that the Golden Tree has a method of being implanted directly into the body, and it's still in the bodies of many Babel soldiers. If it weren't for the subsequent cooperation that revealed a lot of information, they wouldn't even be able to say anything about the Golden Tree."

"That was necessary caution, a means of self-preservation. After all, whether to use it or not is a different matter, and I certainly didn't restrict their personal freedom, did I?"

Lin Lu smiled nonchalantly, not taking it to heart.

At most, he just silenced those people. If he really wanted to control them, would he have gone to all that trouble?

Moreover, things are different now. He has recovered a lot of strength, the Golden Tree is growing every day, Lani has also obtained a new body that is useful, and with the addition of Nian and Xi, the strength of the Golden Tree camp is no longer what it used to be. As long as it doesn't clash head-on with a major country, there is really nothing to be afraid of.

We have to thank Boss Wei, who is far away in Longmen. He has indeed made an indelible contribution to the growth of the Golden Tree. That old guy is really rich and never stingy with money. He moved boxes of pure source stones into the Golden Tree without even frowning.

"Sophistry, but it makes some sense."

The doctor only mentioned it casually and didn't really care about it, then moved on to another matter.

She drew circles on the table with her slender fingers, raising a topic that Lin Lu found very interesting.

"You seem quite curious about the demonic species that Kal'tsit mentioned?"

"Indeed, there is. I need to determine whether some old friends have unknowingly wandered here, and then I need to consider how to give them a grand welcome."

Lin Lu was indeed very concerned about the snake she had killed earlier.

He would never mistake the aura of the curse of Meros and the aura of the God-Slaying Serpent.

"This involves a very long story. I can tell you the details after I go to the Golden Tree. But what I can tell you now is that those things were banished to the borders of existing civilizations in the distant past. They have never stopped spying on civilizations. They come in all shapes and sizes and have all sorts of different special abilities. But they have one thing in common: the more people know about them, the stronger they become. It's a very idealistic ability, isn't it?"

"To this day, no one knows how those unreasonable abilities work. Fortunately, they no longer appear in large numbers and are not invincible. Yan Kingdom, Ursus, and Sargon have all repelled them time and time again, although the cost was very heavy, they were still able to hold them off."

"However, the fact that someone actually turned their power into bombs and used them on the battlefield shows that greed is indeed unavoidable. If you get involved with it for too long, even the dragon slayer will become a dragon. Perhaps history is a cycle, and what has happened will happen again, in an endless cycle."

"It sounds like something very dangerous. I hope I'll have the chance to see it in person. You can't tell much from just a piece of debris."