Man on the ark, forced to become king

Is the army of Ursus something that can be shaken by a mere gathering of infected people?

Once the Reunion Movement grows strong enough to attract the attention of the Ursus government, it's no exaggeration to say that the so-called infected organization won't even last a month against Ursus's elite army before being crushed!

As the leader of the Reunion Movement, it's easy to imagine what will become of Talulah.

He failed to protect Talulah back then, how can he allow that to happen again now?

No, he has to find a way to bring them back!

What solution are you looking for? The solution is right here, sitting on the ground!

Since Lin Lu was able to find someone in the vast snowfield, bringing that person back would be even less of a problem.

“I know what you’re trying to say, but now is not the time. Children have their own ideas. Can you, an old man, make decisions for them? Your choices are not what they want.”

The clear liquid filled the glass. Lin Lu took a sip and gently shook her head: "Whether it's Xiao Chen or Talulah, they are no longer children. They have their own ideas and the right to choose their own path. Since she wants to work hard for her dream, then you should support her."

"I support her? What do I support? Support her rebellion in Ursus?"

Wei Yanwu was so angry he laughed, his eyes widening.

"Do you know how many wars Ursus has been through so far? She has no chance of succeeding; she'll only lead herself to ruin. Once things get out of hand, no one can save her!"

Chapter 132 An Invitation from Rhine Lab

"In fact, things have already blown up. In a few days, the three Grand Dukes of Ursus, oh, and perhaps their Emperor as well, will all know that there is such an organization on the Ice Plains, and they will have a reason to take drastic measures."

Thinking about Kosich's plan, it's starting to show results. The regular army battalion that Reunion encountered was the vanguard.

At this rate, within a week, the main force of the Ursus Army Group could seal off the entire southern ice field and then launch a carpet search.

A nation is a nation after all, especially a powerful empire like Ursus, renowned for its military strength. Although it has been declining in recent years, its army is still the largest among all nations.

The icy plains are bitterly cold and difficult for ordinary people to tread, but for organized armies, it is just one of the many battlefields they have ever been on. Neither the low temperature nor the snow is enough to truly stop the army's advance. It was only a matter of time before the integration movement was exposed.

With the group's massive search, the Icefield will hold no secrets for Ursus.

At that time, Talulah and the Reunion Movement will face a joint pursuit by the two army groups, which is already a national-level treatment.

"Within the next month, the two army groups, the Third and Fourth Armies of Ursus, will join forces to encircle the southern ice plains and launch a large-scale search. Then they will find the Reunion Movement."

"What did you do?"

The old fox is indeed an old fox; he is much stronger than those still naive youngsters. In just a few words, Wei Yanwu deduced the most likely possibility.

Military movements within any country are classified matters. The fact that Lin Lu could accurately predict the future movements of the Ursus Army Group suggests only one possibility—he is one of the participants.

Perhaps it was he who personally laid out the bait, leaked the intelligence, and drew the attention of the dukes and the emperor.

But why do that?

What benefit would it bring to Ursus officials to target the Reunion Movement, or to the Golden Tree?

If Chen were here, his first thought would definitely be, "Lin Lu wants to kill Talulah."

But Wei Yanwu wouldn't think that way, because Talulah and the Reunion Movement don't have that kind of value.

With the three grand dukes and the emperor joining forces, and two elite army groups mobilized, their target should be a country on the continent. A mere infected organization is nothing more than dust in the face of such power, and can be easily wiped out.

So, why?

"It was indeed me. I used a little trick to lure them all to the ice field, as a way to give Talulah some practice. True warriors need the baptism of the battlefield."

Lin Lu spoke frankly and admitted it directly.

"What a grand gesture, attracting two army groups just to give my little niece practice?"

After downing another glass of strong liquor, Wei Yanwu narrowed his eyes, his face clearly saying, "I don't believe it."

He did not lose his composure because of the news and remained calm.

Since it was Lin Lu's doing, there must be a backup plan that is enough to ensure Talulah's safety.

Lin Lu wouldn't stand idly by and watch Talulah die on the ice plains; otherwise, she wouldn't have revealed the news in the first place.

"Of course not. Three grand dukes and two army groups are not child's play."

The clear wine in the glass reflected the moonlight, faintly tinged with orange-yellow.

Ding~

My fingers tapped on the cup, and the reflected moonlight floated, shattered, and scattered into a mess.

"Look, before the moon in the water shattered, didn't it look incredibly real?"

“What I show them is the same thing. They will chase after something they can never find on the ice field, and then drown in their own beautiful dreams.”

"Their deaths are the beginning, and also a less than friendly sign for Ursus."

"A mirage, a brilliant tactic."

After a moment's thought, Wei Yanwu understood the hidden meaning in Lin Lu's words—the three grand dukes would die on the ice plains.

Their deaths will be the final straw that breaks the camel's back.

If three grand dukes, who stand at the pinnacle of power, were to die at once, the armies they commanded would suffer a crushing defeat.

To those with a keen eye, this was proof of Ursus's decline.

People might think that Ursus's proud army isn't so scary, and the power of the nobles isn't so intimidating.

Then, the existence of the Integration Movement will amplify and push this suspicion to its peak.

If they can't even handle a small infected organization, what is that if not incompetence?

A strong bear is very intimidating, but when it gets old and weak, the wild animals that used to hide because they were afraid of its power will come looking for it by the smell of blood and try to tear a piece of flesh off its body.

There is no doubt that Ursus will be plunged into chaos as a result.

"So, Talulah is the target you've set up?"

"It's not a target, it's a flag."

Lin Lu smiled and denied Wei Yanwu's guess. With a flick of her finger, a layer of pale golden flame rose from the swaying wine.

The burning fire erased the moon's reflection, burning from the outer edge of the wine glass towards the center, eventually converging together.

"Rotten wood is the best fuel; once the fire starts, it will never go out."

"happy!"

As the wine, its golden flames shimmering, flowed into his mouth, a surge of vitality coursed through his body. Wei Yanwu seemed to exclaim in admiration.

Just like the wine and fire in this cup, Ursus will burn in the golden flames, turning into nourishment, and then be drunk by the manipulator behind the scenes.

However, once the fire starts, it will not only burn the dry wood, but also scorch itself.

"Actually, it was just a casual act. The Golden Tree will take what it wants. As for how far the fire will burn and who it will kill, that's none of my business. The Ursus issue is left for the Ursus people to resolve themselves."

"Xiao Chen and Talulah have great potential. After being tempered by blood and fire, they will become even stronger. In the past, you protected Xiao Chen too well."

How can you guarantee they won't be in danger?

Wei Yanwu did not deny what Lin Lu said, because everything she said was true.

Indeed, Xiao Chen was too well protected. She stood in the light, never saw any darkness, and thought that was how the world was.

Such a person is unlikely to take over the leadership of the Dragon Gate in the future.

However, Wei Yanwu was not in a hurry, because he had plenty of time. Dragons were born with long life, and Xiao Chen had enough time to grow, to understand his own nature, and to find the goal he wanted to stick to.

Of course, he wouldn't mind using a reasonable method to speed up the process if possible.

However, his hands could only block the shadows inside the Dragon Gate at most, and could not reach outside the Dragon Gate, so he could not do as much as Lin Lu.

To instigate internal strife in a great nation, to seize its wealth, and to use it as a training ground for children—even the princes of Yan Kingdom do not receive such treatment.

"Of course I can guarantee that."

Lin Lu looked into his eyes and calmly uttered a few words.

"Because I am Lin Lu."

Is this reason sufficient?

Is that enough?

Enough, of course it's enough!

Wei Yanwu was slightly taken aback, then laughed out loud, inwardly lamenting why he had asked such a foolish question.

The Golden Tree had not yet truly appeared in the sights of the various nations, and only a few people knew the name Lin Lu.

But those who know this name know what it means.

That was an authority comparable to the gods, a power that could bring about natural disasters. If the Golden Tree wanted, they had the ability to destroy any city on this land, even... the capital of the empire.

Most importantly, the Golden Tree possesses the ability to bring the dead back to life.

With that kind of power, what is there to be insecure about?

Forming an alliance with the Golden Tree and appointing Lin Lulai as Chen's teacher was probably the best decision he ever made in his life, without exception.

"Talulah, that child, must have had a hard time on the ice plains."

After laughing, Wei Yanwu turned the topic back to Talulah, his eyes dark and suggestive.