Man on the ark, forced to become king

However, leaving was one thing, but joining a completely unknown organization was not part of her plan.

"Can I hear your reasons? No one can hear our conversation now, consider it payment for helping you uncover the truth, how about it?"

Lin Lu was not surprised by this result; it was the reaction most normal people would have. He would have found it strange if Saria had agreed directly.

"...I do intend to leave Rhine Lab. Only by leaving can I find a way to stop Christensen. But...excuse me for being frank, Lungmen is too unfamiliar to me. It is not suitable for my future plans."

"That's a strange thing to say."

Lin Lu looked at her in surprise, unable to understand what this woman was thinking. If it was just for this reason, then joining his side would be the right choice.

He thought it might be some other reason, like not wanting to leave, which would make sense, since it was a company he helped found, and he would definitely have some feelings for it.

Is this the result?

"If you want to stop your commander, you should consider coming to me. Relying on your own efforts to reach the point of being able to balance Rhine Lab, I don't think I need to analyze for you just how difficult it is."

"But by joining us, you can do it right now."

"..."

Seria fell silent; she realized that Mr. Lin was right.

If she wants to break away from Rhine Labs and start from scratch, and develop to a level where she can counterbalance this behemoth, can she really do it?

It's not impossible, but it's very unlikely.

This man indeed wielded power surpassing that of Rhine Lab. Even Christensen had to yield and bring the information about the Flame Demon Project into the open.

"Ifrit, you really like that child, don't you?"

Seeing that Saria seemed to be wavering, Lin Lu added fuel to the fire.

"Her Oripathy has reached a very serious stage, especially after the Originium fragment implantation under Project Balrog. Without professional treatment, it will soon become life-threatening. Is that something you want to see? After leaving Rhine Lab, where will you find a medical institution that can effectively treat her?"

“If you are willing to join us, then Ifrit can receive the best treatment, and we have the ability to stop her condition from worsening.”

"I need evidence."

After a long silence, Saria slowly uttered a few words.

She did waver.

She could ignore everything else, but Ifrit... that child shouldn't have suffered like this. If she had discovered the internal problems of Rhine Labs earlier, the so-called Flame Demon Project and the things that happened at Hayden Laboratory wouldn't have happened.

Rhine Life has a responsibility to take full responsibility for the pain that it has caused Ifrit.

If Mr. Lin can indeed provide sufficient medical resources for Ifrit's treatment, then joining them wouldn't be out of the question.

But she needs to see the evidence first.

The Colombian military desires the power of the Balrog, but what about other countries and others?

Is Mr. Lin also harboring the same intention?

She won't budge on this issue until she has enough information to dispel any doubts.

Ifrit, you must not be hurt again.

“Mr. Lin, perhaps it is rude of me to say this, but I need to see concrete evidence to prove that you are not coveting Ifrit’s power. I don’t want that child to suffer any more harm. She has already suffered enough.”

"Evidence? No problem, I'll show you the evidence. I'm not going to covet the power of a child."

Lin Lu smiled and scoffed at the so-called Flame Demon Plan.

“Artificial infected, Originium transplants—we don’t need such inferior methods at all. What they want to achieve is insignificant in my eyes. We have better, completely harmless ways to do the same thing.”

"However, you wouldn't believe me if I told you now. You can see for yourself after you meet Ifrit and see if I'm lying."

"it is good."

Saria nodded, and the elevator doors opened at that moment.

The conversation ended there. Lin Lu removed the golden light that blocked the elevator and followed Saria out of the elevator. They walked down a futuristic corridor and soon arrived outside the laboratory.

Through the one-way glass, one could see the young Liberi researcher sitting by the bed, holding a thick book of stories, while a young Sarkaz girl lay on the bed, listening intently, her face unusually pale.

In a corner of the laboratory, another white-haired researcher, Li Boli, was quietly watching this scene while holding a cup of coffee.

"Hermer, Joyce..."

Saria's expression was complicated. She paused in her steps and stopped at the doorway.

Although she was genuinely unaware of the Flame Demon Project, as a high-ranking member of Rhine Lab, she did bear undeniable responsibility.

Because of her oversight, because she was easily deceived by Christensen, Ifrit suffered such pain.

After learning the truth, she was unsure how to face Himer and Ifrit.

Joyce was also a victim of another experiment.

She was the head of the defense department and should have been able to stop all of this from happening, but in fact, she did nothing. If it weren't for today's accident, she wouldn't even know the truth.

“Ms. Seria, running away won’t solve the problem, will it?”

"You're right."

Taking a deep breath, Saria's eyes hardened as she opened the laboratory door and stepped inside.

……

"Sareya!"

Perhaps hearing the door open, Ifrit, who looked very weak lying on the hospital bed, widened her eyes and smiled happily when she saw that it was Saria who came in.

"Sareya..."

Hamer forced a smile, put the storybook on the bed, and stood up from her seat.

"Hemer, Joyce, I have something to say to you."

Saria lowered her eyes, secretly making up her mind to reveal the truth directly.

She is not the kind of person who is afraid to take responsibility; it is her choice. She will not run away from it, even if it means being resented and scorned.

"Wait, Ms. Seria, those things aren't urgent for now. I'd like to show you my evidence first, how about that?"

Lin Lu realized what she was trying to do and quickly interrupted her.

Is this guy made of titanium alloy? Does he have absolutely no emotional intelligence?

Such things should be discussed in private, not in front of children.

What would Ifrit think if she heard that? A child her age has already learned to think for herself.

“Saria, and this is…”

Himer glanced at the stranger following Saria, and subconsciously took two steps forward, blocking Ifrit behind her, a hint of wariness in her eyes.

"he……"

Saria hesitated for a moment, then told a little lie.

"This is Mr. Lin, a doctor I invited from Lungmen. Lungmen has made a breakthrough in the research and treatment of Oripathy, so I would like to ask him to take a look at Ifrit's condition."

"doctor?"

No matter how you look at it, this doesn't seem like a doctor, does it?

Looking at Lin Lu in her formal attire, Himer was a little puzzled, but she didn't doubt Saria's words. She stepped aside to let Ifrit behind her pass.

"Dr. Lin...do you need me to get the medical records for you? I don't know if Director Seria has told you about this child's condition; she doesn't like doctors other than me getting close to her..."

"It doesn't matter."

Lin Lu smiled slightly and looked at Saria beside her.

"Ms. Seria, could you please turn off the surveillance in this laboratory? What follows involves our secrets and needs to be kept confidential."

"Okay, Joyce?"

Saria immediately nodded, walked over to the white-haired Liboli who was holding a coffee and looked inexplicably dazed, and called out softly.

"Instructions received."

The researcher named Joyce picked up the tablet and began operating it without any expression.

"Monitoring link is being disconnected. Disconnection complete. Should we notify the laboratory to be locked down?"

"unnecessary."

Before Saria could speak, Lin Lu answered first. He didn't move closer to the bed, but stood still, raised his palm and flicked it lightly. A golden leaf appeared out of thin air, scattered in mid-air, and turned into several butterflies that fluttered around the bed, making Ifrit stare in amazement.

Kids always like pretty things.

Snapped!

The crisp snap of fingers echoed inside the laboratory, and a fluttering butterfly twirled a few times before gently landing on the girl's thin and frail body.

Ifrit reached out to grab it, but grasped at nothing.

The moment her fingers touched the butterfly, it scattered into tiny fluorescent fragments.

Immediately afterwards, a warm feeling spread from her body, making the little girl, who had not yet fully overcome the aftereffects of the experiment, hum comfortably.

"En~"