Man on the ark, forced to become king

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"It's time for you to step up your game; gold will bless you."

Lin Lu glanced at Theresa, wondering what kind of memories she had woven for Boris, but so far it seemed to be very effective.

He waved his hand gently, and a faint golden light, not very noticeable, emanated from his fingertips, condensing into shimmering specks of light that drifted into Boris's body.

This lowest level of golden tree blessing doesn't even require leaves, and it doesn't bring any power to the owner; it only has superficial symbolic meaning.

Similarly, once it disappears, it will be hidden deep within the soul, and it will be almost impossible to detect without active intervention, unless the entire soul is pulled out and discarded for careful examination.

However, Boris, who had received the blessing of the golden tree, became unusually fervent. His entire body trembled with excitement, and he knelt down with a thud. His aunt bowed her head and worshipped devoutly, as if she had received a great honor.

This is... the power of the Demon King?

Kosich said he didn't understand it, but was deeply shocked.

She had come into contact with the Demon Lord of Kazdel from the sidelines over the long past, only knowing that the Demon Lord's power was related to illusions, mind reading, and the ability to manipulate people's hearts. This was the first time she had come into such close contact with him.

As an evil god dwelling in the land of Ursus, Koschei is not afraid of other gods.

Even though he didn't have the power of the god Sherag to protect a region from natural disasters, nor the destructive power of the gods of Yan to move mountains and fill seas.

Because she is immortal black, an evil god born from the very concept of 'Ursus', unless this kingdom is wiped off the earth, the Ursus race is completely eradicated, and all her incarnations are killed, she will return from the shadows no matter how many times.

However, Theresa's abilities completely exceeded her expectations. Instead of entering a period of decline, she became incredibly powerful.

It is not impossible to completely alter a person's memory and make them obedient.

Most importantly, even by Theresa's standards, there was no flaw in her methods. It was as if Boris had always been this way, born to wait for this moment, which was terrifying.

This means that the Demon King can treat anyone as a blank canvas to paint on at will, and those who are changed cannot even be aware of it.

If this is true for people, then what about her?

With such immense power, could this Demon Queen even alter the memories and consciousness of deities?

When power becomes as great as or even surpasses that of gods, the impossible becomes possible.

Koschke was very self-aware; she knew she wasn't an evil god known for her strength, and she had no idea whether she could resist the corruption of the Demon King's power... Facing such a powerful Demon King, she was truly uncertain.

And... that man next to Theresa, he's just as terrifying.

That tiny glimmer of light might appear dim to mortals, but in the vision of the gods, it shines like the sun, ancient and vast, as if it came from the very beginning of the world, containing all mysteries, elusive and unimaginable.

gold?

Is it the name of this power, or some unknown belief?

As times change and the world transforms, a thousand years have passed, and in the past, she had never heard of the name "gold".

Like the power of the Demon King, the existence of gold can also erode the soul, making it her nemesis, and perhaps even more terrifying.

Kosiché now feels utterly terrible about the series of events that happened in Chernobog.

First, a body that was planning to infiltrate Lungmen to investigate the news mysteriously disappeared in a torrent of energy that came from nowhere, and was completely annihilated in an instant, without even a trace of news being transmitted.

Then she encountered these two menacing figures at a noble banquet, both of whom happened to possess methods to restrain her!

If that's the case, then so be it; at most, it's just a loss, nothing serious.

What's even more frustrating is that these two despicable guys have their eyes on the most important piece in her hand!

If she weren't outmatched, she would have turned on them long ago!

"This is gold, the power of the golden tree."

Seeing the Marquis Boris's condition, Lin Lu was very satisfied, and then turned her gaze back to Kosiché.

"You probably don't know who I am, or what you're fighting against."

"But it's okay."

You'll find out soon enough.

As soon as he finished speaking, pure gold shone in his field of vision.

Koschke felt a blur before her eyes, and as a deity, she was unable to resist any of the overwhelming forces that pulled her into an unfamiliar area.

The crimson sands stretched to the horizon, and stars filled the sky.

Against the backdrop of night, an enormous golden tree rises from the sky above an unknown land.

It is so majestic and dazzling, as if it were the center of the world, or a divine pillar that holds up the heavens and the earth, with the marks of time and history etched on its mottled surface.

Sunlight streamed down from the treetops that blocked out the sky, bringing light to the earth and blurring the boundary between day and night.

Beneath the radiant light, upon the red sand, the wind howled.

Broken armor and weapons lay half-buried in the sand, a desolate atmosphere lingering there, as if telling the story of a fierce battlefield that once took place here long ago.

Is it an illusion, or a replay of a memory?

Kosiché suddenly awoke, unleashing all his strength in a desperate attempt to break free.

But it was useless.

All her efforts were in vain. She couldn't budge this unknown territory, not even a tiny corner of it. It was like a cage made of the hardest steel, restricting her completely.

"This is a recollection of the past, a battlefield I once experienced, and a formidable foe I once defeated."

"There is only one way for you to escape from here."

"That is to defeat the formidable enemy before me and prove my strength. In that case, the illusion will crumble on its own, and I will no longer make a move against you."

The voice came from afar, and Lin Lu's figure quietly appeared beside Kosichie, scrutinizing this immortal evil god.

It's unclear what kind of alienation Koschie's differentiation is. I thought that what appeared in this memory illusion would be her original form, but the current form is no different from the outer shell.

To be fair, regardless of this snake's style of doing things, her eye for beauty is indeed quite good; the bodies she chooses almost all meet the aesthetic standards of most people.

Unfortunately, even the best exterior is just a facade and cannot conceal the dark nature within.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Suddenly pulled into a completely unfamiliar territory, and unable to break through using all his methods, Koschke was initially nervous, but then calmed down and asked questions in a composed manner.

For a moment, she thought Lin Lu was going to force herself on her.

However, after calming down, she realized that she did not feel her mental consciousness being eroded. Therefore, the Demon King should not have made a move, otherwise it would have been impossible for her not to feel anything unusual.

If they're not going to take action, what's the point of bringing her here? Is it intimidation? Threatening?

"It's very simple. Right now, your consciousness is within my memories... You might not understand what I'm saying, but just know that if you can't break free from here as soon as possible, I can use this connection between your consciousness and your physical body to transfer the power of gold into your physical body, thereby determining your location. I don't need to elaborate on what will happen then."

Lin Lu did not hide anything or lie to her; he did exactly what she asked.

The power of the Golden Tree not only possesses formidable vitality, but also extraordinary assimilation and erosion properties. As long as there is a connection between Koschche's consciousness and its physical body, no matter how well it is hidden, it will eventually be found. Over time, the power of blessing will spread along this connection, bringing the erosion to the Black Serpent's physical body.

This process can only be stopped by using even more powerful force to erase the blessing of the Golden Tree. It will also proceed slowly in the outside world. However, now that Kosich's consciousness is in his memories and completely enveloped by his Linghu Ni, it is equivalent to being enveloped by the power of the Golden Tree. The speed of erosion will be accelerated and shortened to a time that is within reach.

This is a perfectly legitimate and open strategy, as well as a test of Kosiché, to see just how capable this evil god really is.

On this land, in the end, whoever has the bigger fist gets to call the shots. If the immortal black serpent is only this powerful... well, the golden tree never complains about the nutrients that come to its door.

"..."

Kosiché didn't say anything, he just clenched his fists.

For so many years, she has always been the one manipulating others. This is the first time she has been manipulated by others and has no ability to resist at all!

She realized that this man had never taken her seriously and was treating her with complete mockery.

But she was utterly helpless against it! The disparity in strength between the two sides left her mere mental consciousness completely at their mercy!

"I truly know nothing about Talulah, I—"

"Shh~"

Even at this point, Koschei was still being stubborn, wanting to make one last effort to see if she could increase her stakes to gain her freedom, but Lin Lu had no patience to waste words with her.

A finger was raised, and a soft whisper echoed in her ear.

"Shh~ Don't speak, listen carefully, he's coming."

Chapter Sixty-Three: General Shattered Star - Rataen

Who's here?

Kosiché looked around blankly, but found nothing.

The red sand remained red sand, and a gentle breeze blew, making the broken weapons stuck in the sand groan.

But soon she found out who it was.

Even if there is nothing in sight, the earth will reveal the answer.

hum!hum!

A slight tremor came from the far distance, and the sand and gravel trembled, as if some extremely majestic being was approaching from afar.

Bloodlust! Slaughter! Frenzy!

Before the person arrives, the intention precedes them.