Man on the ark, forced to become king

If he wanted to, he could have countless people tied up that fat pig and brought it to him in the blink of an eye!

'Damn it, I can't move my body, so there's only one option...'

After struggling in vain and realizing that he was powerless to break free from the invisible constraints around him, Koschche immediately resorted to his last resort—abandoning this body and absorbing all the remaining power to allow his consciousness to escape.

That way, she could share the man's information with all the 'Koschkes'.

But soon she discovered that even suicide had become a luxury. Her mental will to break free from her body was suppressed just like her physical body, and even more terrifying.

The man's female companion, a girl who had remained silent, merely glanced over indifferently. The immense pressure emanating from the spiritual realm completely shattered the mental defenses she had painstakingly constructed, and a deep blackness was reflected in her pale pink pupils.

It was as if the depths of the girl's eyes connected to a bottomless abyss, threatening to swallow her soul.

That's... the Demon King of the Sarkaz!

There's no mistake, that's the Demon King's power! She is Theresia!

Kosiché was completely dumbfounded.

She never imagined that the Demon Lord of Kazdel would appear in Chernobog.

Wasn't the current Demon King supposed to be nearing his end? He doesn't look like he's about to die at all.

Not only is this demon lord still alive, but she has also bounced around all the way to Chernobog and into Ursus territory, all without her knowledge!

Chapter Fifty-Nine: "Ursus, an extension of my hands"

"What, is that all you've got?"

Lin Lu had some expectations for this so-called Koschche, hoping that he could do something that would impress him.

As a result, this is it?

His body was fragile and could not withstand his pressure; his soul was even more empty, unable to resist even a single glance from Theresa.

I haven't even put in any effort, and you've already collapsed?

The pressure surrounding him suddenly eased, and Kosiché's body went limp, almost collapsing to the ground.

However, being an evil god entrenched in this land, he possessed some strength, which prevented him from losing face on the spot, though he didn't leave behind much.

"Why would the powerful ruler of Yan Kingdom, the Demon King of Kazdel, invade the territory of Ursus?"

At this moment, Kosiché's face was icy cold. Even as the pressure eased, she did not try to escape, because that was impossible.

Either of these two individuals possesses the power to instantly suppress this body, making it impossible to resist. The difference in strength between the two is like heaven and earth.

In this situation, thinking about running away is useless. It's better to calm down, ask more questions, and at least die knowing the truth.

Moreover, what appeared here was just one of her many bodies, so it's not a big deal if she dies; it's just a pity that she can't transmit information to the outside world.

"I am not a citizen of Yan."

Theresa didn't speak, and Lin Lu was also somewhat uninterested. She glanced at Marquis Boris, who was still enjoying the banquet on the terrace, and said coldly, "You are Koschei, Duke Koschei of Ursus? The one who attacked Lungmen before?"

"Longmen? That is indeed me."

With no hope of escape, Kosiché regained his composure, nodded coldly, and displayed a certain air of bravado.

"Interesting, a clone? Or taking over someone else's body?"

After staring at her for a while, Lin Lu stroked her chin, seemingly lost in thought.

He could tell that Koschich's current state was strange. Judging from his aura, he was indeed alive, but this body lacked something very important, like... a soulless body.

The Golden Tree possesses the ability to control life and soul, and therefore, after entering the Life Furnace stage, it was already able to discern the existence of souls.

The woman before him, Koschke, was less a living person and more a puppet. She appeared normal, but in reality, she was an empty shell, controlled only by a wisp of insignificant consciousness.

"Gentlemen, I have no intention of being your enemy. How about we make a deal?"

Realizing that Lin Lu had no intention of taking action on the spot, Kosichev's mind started to stir again.

For her, there was nothing that couldn't be discussed. As an evil god who had roamed the earth for thousands of years, she held enough leverage to do many things.

In her eyes, there are no absolute enemies or friends in the world; the only difference lies in whether you have enough leverage.

This man is very strong, and Kazdel is terrifying, but if used properly, it may not necessarily be a bad thing.

"A deal? Tell me about it?"

Lin Lu raised her hand slightly, signaling her to continue. Since there was nothing else to do, killing a clone was pointless, so she might as well listen to some entertainment.

“I can leave and not interfere with any of your actions in Chernobog, in exchange you just need to do one thing for me.”

Are you talking in your sleep?

To be honest, Lin Lu couldn't quite understand what this Grand Duke was thinking. Was he out of his mind?

Her life and fortune are still in someone else's hands. Even though it's just a clone, under these circumstances, how does she think she has the right to make demands?

Not to mention, how ridiculous the contents of this deal are?

It sounds nice, but in reality, Kosiché doesn't have to do anything to get a promise from them.

Does she really think she has the ability to stop it?

"If that's all you have to say, then there's no need to say anything more. Enjoy your last supper in peace."

"Gentlemen, this is Ursus."

Kosic's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of panic, as if victory was assured.

"I admit, you are indeed very strong, strong enough to leave calmly under the encirclement of an army, and to crush my body with ease, no more difficult than crushing an ant."

"But then what?"

“This is Ursus. I can probably guess what you’re up to. Boris, that fat pig, is indeed a good-for-nothing, but he’s still a Marquis of Ursus. You can’t hide your tricks against him for long. The Imperial patrols aren’t as incompetent as you think.”

“You can kill me, then control Boris and Chernobog, but it won’t be long before the patrols discover your little tricks. What awaits you is the wrath of Ursus. It’s a matter of the Empire’s honor. Even those nobles who only know how to fight among themselves will unite. At that time, both Lungmen and Kazdel will be completely crushed under the Empire’s wrath. Is that really what you want?”

"Gentlemen, force cannot solve all problems, at least not for you two."

"So, agree to my deal, and I can help you resolve the potential problems that may arise from this matter. Chernobog is yours to keep."

"If you could do that, you wouldn't be sitting here like this."

Lin Lu scoffed, mercilessly exposing Kosich's rhetoric.

It sounds reasonable at first glance, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this argument is utter nonsense.

If Ursus's patrols were truly that capable, how could such a vast empire have fallen to this state?

The internal strife in Ursus has long been a hot topic, almost common knowledge. The once prosperous nation is now showing signs of decline. The emperor is unable to fully control the country, and the new nobles, old nobles, and the military are fighting fiercely for interests. Rebellions occur almost every moment. How much capability do the so-called patrol teams still have?

Even if the patrol team were truly skilled, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Because the method Theresa is going to use is not the traditional kind of magical manipulation, but rather direct manipulation and alteration of memories. Once it is done, even the most sophisticated instruments will not be able to detect any flaws, unless Ursus has backed up the memories and behavioral logic of every noble and compared them one by one. Is that even possible?

Therefore, the idea that controlling Marquis Boris would be discovered by the patrol team is a false premise and impossible.

As for Coschick...

Ha, Lin Lu didn't think Kosichek could cause any trouble at all.

Whether it's a clone or a consciousness taking over a body, as long as Theresa is sitting here, he can't transmit any information to the outside world. If he doesn't even have this much ability, what kind of demon king is he?

Theresa is just a bit soft-hearted and her thinking is a little off, but her strength is by no means lacking.

"Indeed, with the Sarkaz Demon Lord around, it's impossible for this wisp of my consciousness to transmit any information outward. However, complete disappearance or loss of contact is itself a form of information, isn't it?"

Koschke's lips curled into a sinister smile as he said softly, "I am the immortal Koschke."

“I am the evil god who dwells on the earth, the will of Ursus. I can do more than you can imagine. If I die here, it is only a matter of time before you are exposed, unless you intend to destroy this city, in which case I have nothing to say.”

"Killing me here means endless trouble will befall you. You will find it impossible to move an inch in this vast country, and all your plans will be doomed to failure."

"Ursus is an extension of my hands."

"Wow, awesome, awesome."

Lin Lu clapped her hands, feigning surprise, and then asked, "And then?"

"Are you the emperor himself? Or do you think you are the emperor?"

Kosic spoke with great passion and fervor, but he only found it laughable.

Who do you think you are to say such things? Are you more powerful than the emperor?

The immortal Koschke, a malevolent god roaming the earth, is ultimately just a grand duke. What gives him the audacity and power to speak like that?

If you're so powerful, why aren't you the emperor of Ursus?

The so-called evil god only dared to show his face when the old emperor passed away, a new emperor ascended the throne, and the country was in turmoil. When the old emperor led Ursus to conquer the north and south, there was no mention of such a person.

This is what they mean by "when the cat's away, the mice will play."

The new emperor is so weak that all sorts of monsters and demons dare to show their faces and spout nonsense.

"A rat in the gutter should just lie obediently in its sewer and not come out to be laughed at. Do you think you're so great?"

In an instant, Lin Lu's eyes turned pure gold. As her gaze swept across the area, Kosichev was horrified to find that he had entered a mysterious realm enveloped in pure gold light. Within the light, an enormous golden tree revealed itself, its immense pressure overwhelming him.

For a moment, she even thought she was facing the whole world.

An unknown force completely imprisoned her spiritual will, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not break free.