Man on the ark, forced to become king

Wasn't their original plan to first borrow a car from Chernobog, then take the Ursus transportation network to St. Petersburg, attend the Ice Music Festival, and then venture into the ice fields to search for Talulah's whereabouts?

How come it suddenly turned into taking action against Marquis Boris and capturing Chernobog?

Where did this mastermind template come from?! It has absolutely nothing to do with the original plan!

Even if we were to do it, there should at least be a reason, right?

Why would you attack the head of a city for no reason? Aren't you afraid of being wanted by the entire nation of Ursus?

This is Ursus!

Could it be that……

"Did that Marquis Boris offend you?"

After thinking it over, it seems that only this explanation makes sense.

Thinking of Lin Lu's consistent style of doing things, Chen couldn't help but ask a question cautiously, even adding a respectful title.

In her eyes, her teacher's style had always been so domineering; he didn't hide what he wanted to do, nor did he care to.

So... it must have been the Marquis of Chernobog who offended him, right?

Although the teacher is usually very amiable and approachable, joking and playing around without any inhibitions, once he gets serious, he becomes a figure of great importance that even her uncle, Wei Yanwu, has to respect...

Just recently, Golden Tree also reached a cooperation agreement with Yan State.

Born in the Great Yan Kingdom, Chen had heard the legends and achievements of that old Celestial Master more than once. It could be said that he was a legend in the Yan Kingdom, and even such a figure had to communicate with his teacher on an equal footing.

It's not surprising that such a top-tier expert might do anything when angry.

Perhaps she should be thankful that this time the teacher chose to secretly control the upper echelons of Chernobog instead of simply razing the city to the ground?

In the past, Chen Wanwan would never have believed that anyone could rival a city on their own.

But after the dark moon descended that day, she knew that no matter what others could do, her teacher could definitely do it!

Moreover, her master's wife... is also a monster capable of altering celestial phenomena...

“He didn’t directly offend me, but the current state of this city makes me very unhappy. And when I’m unhappy, someone else is going to suffer.”

Seeing Chen's cautious expression, Lin Lu touched her dragon horns and smiled, "Don't worry, this matter will be finished soon, and then we will continue our journey, visit the Snow Festival, and then go find Talulah. No matter where she is hiding in Ursus, we will definitely be able to find her."

To be fair, he didn't think the plan had any chance of failing.

Of course there are risks, but who are the people here right now?

The worst one is only Chen.

What about the rest?

Theresa, the Demon King of the Sarkaz and the ruler of Kazdel, is a powerful being comparable to a god after being blessed by the Golden Tree. She alone is enough to conquer a fortified city.

Lani, the Moon Princess, is a deity who holds the laws of the stars. If she so desires, she can destroy a city in the blink of an eye.

He himself didn't need to say much. Even Melina was a master who could fight against King Blessed Montgomery, and that was without a physical body. Although she seemed weak on the surface, it depended on who she was compared to.

If taken out individually, even Wei Yanwu might not be her match.

With such a super-luxurious lineup, they could compete with some countries. How could they possibly fail to handle a mere Chernobog?

That doesn't exist; there's simply no such possibility.

Even the simplest and most straightforward plan will be foolproof when implemented!

"Then... then I'll wait for you to come back at the hotel?"

That Marquis Boris was completely out of Chen's concern. Whether he lived or died or what happened to him was none of her business. If necessary, she could lend a hand.

but……

After much deliberation, Chen realized that there seemed to be no room for her to intervene.

Manipulating or altering thoughts is beyond her reach, and she wasn't even confident she could infiltrate the Marquis's mansion.

It's a little embarrassing to say this, but the fact that she stayed in the hotel and didn't cause any trouble seems to be the biggest help she could offer...

"Go out with Lani and Melina, don't feel pressured."

Surprisingly, she has a pretty accurate understanding of her own position. She's very self-aware?

Lin Lu was a little surprised, then shook her head and chuckled.

He originally intended to involve Theresa in this project; whether others participated or not made little difference, as he had more than enough force.

So it doesn't matter where Chen is. We might as well take this opportunity to let them go out for a stroll and buy some local specialties.

"Don't worry, we can take care of Xiao Chen."

Noticing Lin Lu's gaze, Melina nodded, having been prepared for this arrangement.

She quite likes Chen.

Youth, passion, resilience... these are all wonderful qualities, just like back then...

Moreover, the future is uncertain.

With a flicker of her eyes, Melina's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

This child... the way he looks at Lin Lu doesn't seem so innocent.

Teachers and students?

That's questionable.

"Hopefully it won't all be this kind of troubling stuff."

Lani had no objections; her attention remained focused on the 'Ursus Big Bread' she had personally ordered, which bothered her greatly.

The city was somewhat different from what she had expected, and there were many things that were not very satisfactory.

Whether it's the atmosphere or the local specialties, it's all the same.

If possible, she hoped to find something normal, not some random junk, and even better if she could find some more interesting information.

The princess's material needs were not high; in fact, they could be described as austere. The only things that interested her were various unfamiliar spells and skills.

But clearly, Chernobog didn't have what she wanted.

But that's not necessarily true?

Lani's thoughts were so easy to guess. Lin Lu could tell what she was thinking at a glance. Then he remembered that he had heard some information from Kal'tsit before he set off.

That guy wasn't entirely useless after living for so many years; at least he was commendable in terms of intelligence.

According to her, this city, which appears unremarkable on the surface, contains something of immense value within.

That object is called a 'sarcophagus'. It is speculated to be related to the vanished ancient civilization of Terra and possesses extremely powerful healing effects, capable of even curing those wounded to the point of near death.

Of course, this effect is insignificant compared to the golden tree.

Most importantly, the instrument called the sarcophagus contains some kind of unknown energy source. Ursus researchers once spent a lot of resources and energy studying it, but the only result they got was to trace a negligible energy supply chain from the sarcophagus.

This small amount of energy allowed Chernobog to operate without the Originium power plant essential for mobile cities, using the sarcophagus as its core.

This kind of thing might be very useful if we bring back the Golden Tree.

Moreover, Lani should be interested in such a mysteriously originated item, right?

Chapter Fifty-Eight: A Feast for the Nobles, Facing the Abyss

Although both are border cities, Chernobog and Lungmen are distinctly different.

The differences between the two cities are evident in many aspects, including their economies, cultures, population flow, and urban development.

Longmen is not merely a border town of Yan Kingdom; its international status is almost comparable to that of major economic centers in various countries. It boasts numerous urban blocks, and its architectural planning is among the best in the world.

Chernobog, then, is truly a frontier town.

It has very few blocks, a small area, and a much smaller permanent population than Lungmen, and it is incomparable in other aspects.

Therefore, Lin Lu and Theresa traveled from the outer city to the core city on foot without much trouble.

Lin Lu initially planned to come and take a look by herself, but Theresa suggested that she come along, as it would be more convenient to do things when there was an opportunity. Considering Theresa's strength, Lin Lu did not refuse.

If Lungmen at night deserves the title of "city that never sleeps," then Chernobog can only be described as deathly silent.

At night, Longmen is ablaze with neon lights and bustling with activity. The streets are teeming with people, even more vibrant than during the day.

Chernobog, on the other hand, was quite the opposite.

After nightfall, the entire city seemed to be put on pause. Everything was frozen in time before darkness fell. From a distance, the lights were scattered like stars, and there wasn't a single pedestrian on the streets, let alone any liveliness.

Under the Marquis Boris’s strict policies, no shop dared to open at night. Everyone hid at home, isolating themselves in their small rooms, as if avoiding a beast lurking in the darkness.

If it weren't for the surveillance cameras still running on the streets, one would almost think that the city was dead.

Trust between people has reached a freezing point, and the occasional appearance of military and police personnel has become like wandering evil spirits.

A sense of security no longer exists here.

However, once inside the mansion in the core area, everything changed.

The Marquis's mansion, which covers a vast area, was brightly lit. The outer parking lot was filled with all kinds of luxury cars, and patrol personnel with batons were on patrol. The noise inside the courtyard could be faintly heard, making it a lively place.

The vast Marquis's mansion stands in stark contrast to the city center outside the core city, as if they were in two different worlds. Although they are located in the same city, they seem to be separated by an invisible, thick barrier, clearly dividing them into two distinct sides.