Man on the ark, forced to become king

"Heh, two god-level beings fighting in the city, even though you've restrained yourselves a lot and haven't spread your power outwards, still scared those old guys quite a bit, and they sent the key over overnight."

"If you don't restrain yourselves, you might turn half of St. Petersburg upside down, right? If that happens, our plan might be able to move forward even faster."

"No, no, no, you've probably misunderstood something."

Lin Lu casually sat down next to Kosich, held up a finger, and chuckled as she shook it.

"From beginning to end, I was the only one who kept to myself."

"That thing is nothing but a fragment. The reason the battle is confined to the top floor of the hotel is because I think it is insurmountable."

"The extent of the destruction He can cause depends entirely on how far I allow Him to go. After all, this is a bustling area in the city center; we can't let it get too out of control, right?"

"And besides... half of St. Petersburg? When did you get the idea that I can only destroy half of St. Petersburg? I told you yesterday that you know nothing about true power."

"If I want to."

Lin Lu's expression hardened, and she lightly stomped her foot. An immense pressure instantly filled the entire space inside the suite, as if even the lights had dimmed at that moment.

“If I wanted to, St. Petersburg would be destroyed outright, no matter what kind of defenses you have set up here.”

This is certainly not bragging. In his current state, if he were to go all out and risk everything, then with just one Prayer - the death of Platonsanx, the power from the four-headed dragon king Platonsanx would be enough to turn the surface of St. Petersburg into ruins.

The city of St. Petersburg is not even as large as the royal city of Rodel of the Golden Dynasty. The ancient dragon Gransanx was able to destroy the walls of Rodel, and his body covered a small part of the city after his death. Platonsanx could do even more. He, who has mastered the power of the Dragon King, can do the same thing, or even better.

However, there's generally no need to push himself so hard. If he did, the burden would be too heavy for him right now, and it wouldn't be worth it.

"..."

Kosiché fell silent, and at the same time gained a deeper understanding of Lin Lu's personality.

To easily wipe out a city? What an arrogant statement! Even among the many gods throughout history, few would dare to make such a boast.

Some of them may be able to fight against natural disasters on their own, but to raze a city is far more difficult than fighting against natural disasters.

But when Lin Lu said it, it inexplicably seemed more believable.

...Considering how he crushed three guards like ants with just one avatar, it's not entirely unacceptable that he could achieve that level of skill.

"That's why I say you know nothing about true power, and you've been entrenched in this frozen land for thousands of years. What's the difference between you and a frog at the bottom of a well?"

Lin Lu patted Koschche on the shoulder, neither mocking nor threatening, but calmly stating a fact.

“I don’t mind cooperating with you because you pose no threat to me. The will of Ursus, an undead evil god that has been active for thousands of years, may seem strong and incredible to ordinary people, but it is still too low-level to the Golden Tree. With your strength, you don’t even have the qualifications to reach the top of the world. Relying on tricks and schemes is ultimately a low-level method that can’t be brought to the table.”

"Your vision is limited to only that much of the world, which is why you treat a young dragon like a treasure. What level do you want to reach by taking over Talulah's body? To fight against several guards by yourself? To contend with an army? Even if she grows to her limit, that's all she'll be. But I can give you so much more."

"Even if we don't talk about myself or the Demon Lord Kazdel, what about that red-haired woman who came with me? You should have found out about her through your own means, right? Don't rush to deny it; I'm not going to dwell on such trivial matters."

"What I'm trying to say is, she's my wife, and guess what she's capable of?"

"...Could she destroy St. Petersburg as easily as you?"

Kosiche pondered for a while before revealing his guess, which was the limit of what he could imagine.

He learned a little about the red-haired girl from intelligence sources; she seemed gentle and weak, with a mild temperament, and not particularly strong.

But Lin Lu usually looks quite ordinary, doesn't she?

Since he said that, then that person must also possess incredible power. Judging from their relationship as husband and wife, they are probably at the same level.

“Summon the Golden Tree, and your Third and Fourth Armies will be nothing but a joke in her eyes.”

Lin Lu chuckled, as if to say, "See? Your vision is only so high."

"Do you know about the strange phenomenon at Longmen on the border of Yan Kingdom? The sun retreats during the day, and the moon hangs high in the sky; that is her power."

"In that state, neither armies nor cities could be wiped out at will. No matter how many ants there are, they are still just ants and cannot deal with giants, let alone a giant that is holding a flamethrower."

"In fact, what I am telling you now, what you are seeing now, is merely a silhouette of us at a certain historical period, the tip of the iceberg of our full power."

"In my memory battlefield, the Star Shattering General who beat you to the point of near death was able to block the trajectory of the stars by himself. He was just one of the many enemies I defeated. They were all losers on that path, while I once ascended the throne and held supreme power."

"Guess what they can do, can I do? Can I be even better?"

"..."

Kosiché was speechless.

From this perspective, it's clear that his vision was too narrow. He didn't doubt the truthfulness of Lin Lu's words because there was no need to.

Does it make any difference for an ant to face a giant or an ordinary person?

Not at all. They're just insects that can be stomped on or crushed at will, so why would I lie?

Easily wiped out the destructive power of two army groups? Or was it just the tip of the iceberg at its peak?

So, how magnificent must they have been during their heyday?

Blocking out the stars in the sky is something even the most outlandish myths wouldn't dare to do, yet someone actually managed to do it.

The one who can defeat such a powerful being is naturally someone even stronger.

Faced with an enemy of that level, is it possible to bind the entire Ursus together?

impossible.

After a similar thought crossed his mind, Kosiché arrived at his answer.

You think you can beat them? How could you possibly beat them? It's impossible. You'd probably get wiped out in an instant.

What's the difference between being an enemy of something that can shake the world and being an enemy of the world?

"So, Xiao Hei, just work hard with me. The Golden Tree is the best way out for you. Just throw all those schemes and tricks into the trash can."

"The Golden Tree can grant you everything you desire. A prosperous Ursus? That's easy enough. As long as you demonstrate sufficient value, I can even use the power of the Golden Tree to transform this frozen wasteland into a fertile land with a pleasant climate. You can use this to create an Ursus unlike any other."

"The premise is that you have sufficient value and have not betrayed anyone."

Restraining her imposing manner, Lin Lu leaned back on the sofa, reverting to her usual ordinary self.

Ironically, this only increased Kosicheau's pressure, as if he were facing not a person, but a terrifying being even more majestic than a god.

“The Golden Tree does not tolerate traitors. If you harbor such thoughts, then I will blame you.”

"Believe me, I always keep my word. Everything you care about will vanish into thin air and be completely wiped off this land without leaving a trace."

"I see."

With difficulty, Kosiché managed to utter a few words, then suddenly realized that his clothes were soaked with sweat and chilled to the bone, a coldness that seemed to freeze him solid.

In the foreseeable future, as long as Lin Lu is alive, he dares not have any such thoughts.

Perhaps Lin Lu is right. With the Golden Tree possessing unparalleled power, what need is there for conspiracies and tricks?

Faced with absolute power, even the most meticulous plan will crumble at the slightest touch, just like the case with Talulah, no matter how much he schemed, it was all in vain.

Gold may truly be the future he can control.

"Work hard, valuable people will be favored. Do enough, and soon you will be favored by gold, an experience you've never had in a thousand years. Also."

At this point, Lin Lu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "First, find someone to help me get a batch of small heaters made from Ussartite source stones."

"?????"

The topic changed so quickly that Kosichrie's mind couldn't process it for a moment, and he stood there stunned, not even thinking about what the Origin Stone Stove was.

Chapter 102 The First Drop of Snow Water in Sherag

Ursus is located in the far north of Terra, a land that stretches horizontally in two directions from Saint Arthur's Fortress as its center, and almost the entire country is shrouded in a frigid climate.

There is basically no spring or summer season in the conventional sense here. What is a suitable season for outdoor work in other countries is only slightly warmer in Ursus. In winter, the climate in Ursus is much colder than inland areas, and people often freeze to death.

In such harsh conditions, survival becomes paramount.

Living in the frigid environment for a long time has allowed the Ursus people to gradually adapt to the cold, giving them a stronger physique and better cold resistance compared to other races. However, relying solely on their bodies to fight against nature is far from enough.

Therefore, in addition to its highly developed military industry, Ursus is also extremely advanced in civilian technology related to heating, with its technological foundation even surpassing that of Colombia, which is known for its high technology.

Their heating equipment may not be as aesthetically pleasing or sophisticated as Colombian products, but it is highly practical, has a very low failure rate, is more resistant to harsh environments, and requires much less energy to operate. The daily costs for both purchase and operation are not exorbitant.

Residents living in cities can generally afford to buy and use these products, and even those in remote, impoverished villages can scrape together enough to make a living.

In Lin Lu's view, Ursus's achievements in heating may be the only commendable concern they have for their people.

Perhaps even the most greedy nobles understand that they need commoners to support their affluent lives and cannot allow everyone to die out.

In short, Ensiodis's requirements could be fully met in the Ursus market, and even better than he expected—because the Ursus national system dictates that civilian equipment is far inferior to military equipment. Given Kosiché's status, it is impossible for him to buy cheap goods from the market. Therefore, he obtained military products from military factories that specifically supply the army, which are superior to civilian products in both quality and effectiveness.

Enshiodes should be very satisfied once he receives this batch of goods.

'I'm so proud of him for getting such top-quality goods.'

With that in mind, Lin Lu bought breakfast for ten people from the breakfast shop.

Kosiché's plan to betray his own colleagues will take some time to take effect. After all, mobilizing troops is not something that can be done just by talking. Intelligence gathering takes time, and personnel deployment and logistical support must be arranged properly. It is not something that can be done in a few days. Especially in a cold and harsh place like Ursus, mobilizing a large army is even more difficult.

This is a constraint imposed by the realities of the environment. No matter how anxious those grand dukes were, there was nothing they could do but wait. After all, they couldn't just put everyone into the painting and throw them all over there at once.

According to Kosiché's estimate, it would take at least a month for the Third and Fourth Armies to reach the ice field and begin preliminary searches. Until then, Lin Lu doesn't need to do anything; she just needs to wait for news of the operation.

With a few golden leaves at his disposal, Koschchet could handle all the other preparations, such as setting up bait, perfectly and flawlessly.

No matter what, he is a god who has lived for a thousand years and has been scheming for a thousand years. If it really comes down to it, those self-proclaimed shrewd dukes are not even worthy of carrying his shoes. In this respect, in the language of Yan, he is the grandmaster.

Those people have no chance of escaping his grasp; they will only sink deeper and deeper into his clutches.