Man on the ark, forced to become king

This answer was something she never expected.

Even with her limited knowledge, she could imagine how enormous the profits could be generated by the treatment of Oripathy if done properly; even a beggar could become one of the richest people in the world through it.

The potential profits that a powerful organization like the Golden Tree can gain from this are countless.

However, Mr. Lin is actually going to give away such a treasure for free?!

"Because I think, what reason do I need?"

Lin Lu chuckled and shook her head, then stood up and walked to the girl's side, facing the golden tree, and stroked the girl's soft hair.

"Your thinking is flawed. Why put yourself in that position?"

"In my eyes, you're just a child with good potential. But you're no different in essence from everyone else in this world, from the millions of other infected people, are you?"

"Then what reason do you have to put yourself before all the infected people and pay the price for them? It's not just your problem at all. Even if there is a price to pay, you shouldn't have to pay it yourself, should you?"

"Because I want to do this! I want to do something for those infected! I want to help them escape their current situation, so they can no longer be persecuted and live with dignity!"

Talulah held her head high, her eyes seemingly burning with fire.

"Good, good! That's how it should be!"

Lin Lu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

If his previous assessment of Talulah was that she was a "good prospect worth nurturing," then now he truly admires her.

For no other reason than that very firm statement, "I want to do this."

It may seem like a simple sentence, but it is something that many people never understand in their entire lives.

Life is like a game of chess, and human relationships are like a net. The masses of people in this world are all trapped in this net, seeking answers and finding reasons.

But where are there so many reasons?

Why do we need a reasonable reason to do something?

I thought, "I'll do it!" It's that simple!

"Talulah, would you like to become my student?"

Under Talulah's incredulous gaze, Lin Lu smiled and uttered a few words.

No plans or arrangements matter.

Lin is known for his capricious and impulsive nature; he does whatever comes to mind without ever needing a reason.

Talulah's ability to utter those words greatly pleased him. This time, he truly wanted to take on a disciple, a real disciple.

As for someone like Chen... it's a bit complicated. It's hard to say whether they're still master and disciple now.

"To be your student? Just like Huijie?"

Talulah almost agreed without much thought, but the words wouldn't come out.

She suddenly remembered how her younger sister had been clinging to Mr. Lin's arm earlier; it was truly...

If she becomes Mr. Lin's student, what if in the future... wouldn't she be a generation younger for no reason?

“It’s different. Chen’s situation is more complicated. She calls me teacher because of Lao Wei. Actually… never mind, you don’t need to know for now.”

As mentioned before, neither of the sisters is very good at hiding their thoughts. Lin Lu could roughly guess what Talulah was thinking with just one glance.

He was a little embarrassed, but didn't want to say it outright.

Chen's little scheme was something she thought she had kept well hidden, but in other people's eyes, it was basically no secret anymore; it was just that no one bothered to expose it.

As the person involved, Lin Lu naturally knew something; he wasn't stupid or clueless.

However, this is not the time to deal with this issue yet; we need to wait and see.

"You just need to answer whether you are willing to be my student. It doesn't matter if you agree or refuse. I don't mean to force you. If you don't like it, then forget it."

Lin Lu decided to stop steer the conversation toward Chen and instead stared at Talulah, waiting for her answer.

"I am willing!"

Talulah nodded firmly without further hesitation.

Refuse? How could she possibly refuse? She only hesitated briefly because of Chen De.

Even if she were to be a generation younger than her sister, she wouldn't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Chapter 191 It's too strange, take another look.

According to the customs of the Yan Kingdom, taking a master is a very complicated matter.

This time, in particular, Lin Lu's decision to take Talulah as a student was not a casual or perfunctory one, but rather a genuine intention to teach her with care.

However, Lin Lu never cared about these things, and Talulah was even less concerned. Years of wandering the ice plains had made her approach to things in the simplest way possible, and she had long since discarded useless etiquette.

Therefore, the apprenticeship ceremony, which is of great significance to many people, was decided in just a few words, and no one knew about it except for the two people involved.

"Then... teacher, can I now understand why you insist that we go to Chernobog?"

The slight change in her identity gave the timid Talulah a little courage, prompting her to ask the question that had been buried deep in her heart.

She truly couldn't understand why Lin Lu insisted on having the Reunion Movement attack Chernobog.

She thought about it for a long time and came up with many answers, but none of them seemed to make sense.

Ultimately, the so-called Reunion Movement is essentially just a group of infected people huddling together for warmth and barely surviving on the ice plains. Their only fighting strength comes entirely from the Shield Guards and Yetis; the infected themselves are of little use.

If Golden Tree wanted to foster an infected organization that would fight against the government within Ursus, there was no need to choose the Reunion Movement, which was trapped on the ice plains.

Throughout Ursus, there are countless Originium mines and countless oppressed Infected, providing enough resources for the Reunion Movement to grow and thrive on the Ice Plains. If placed in a more geographically advantageous location, it would obviously be able to play a greater role.

Moreover, the Golden Tree is not lacking in strong individuals. From what she has seen, Surtr and Shining are far stronger than her, more than capable of supporting an organization like Reunion.

So why?

The only plausible reason is that, because of Chen, Golden Tree developed a favorable impression of the Reunion Movement she belonged to.

However, this explanation is only barely plausible.

In the adult world, rationality outweighs emotion, and Talulah doesn't believe anyone would pay several times the price to achieve their goal just because of a little bit of affection.

She didn't think Chen had that much influence to make the entire Golden Tree revolve around her.

Perhaps Wei Yanwu was also involved?

"Chernoborg?"

Lin Lu patted the girl's hair and smiled, "That place was originally the territory of the Golden Tree. Sending you there was a trial I set for you."

"what?"

This answer was something Talulah hadn't expected.

Experience?

Why should we put them through trials?

"You and that white rabbit are both good prospects, so we just went along with it. That was the initial plan. But things changed, and you two happened to be there, so we took advantage of that and used you as bait. In fact, it doesn't matter who's there now."

"You mean... the Ursus army has entered the ice plains on a large scale?"

Once you put it that way, Talulah understood.

No wonder so many Ursus regular troops suddenly flooded into the usually deserted ice plains; they were all lured there.

But what does the Reunion Movement have that would appeal to the Ursus military?

"You don't need to know the specifics. This matter is quite complicated. All you need to do now is make a choice."

Lin Lu waved her hand, not intending to explain in detail.

The one who partnered with him to cause trouble in Ursus was that old snake, a fact that even Wei Yanwu didn't know, let alone Talulah.

With both old and new grudges remaining, it's best for Black Serpent to stay away from them for the time being.

"By becoming my disciple, you will have the right to choose. Whatever you want to do, the Golden Tree will be your support. You can lead your team out of the Ice Plains and develop wherever you want. I will arrange for people to replace you."

"...No need, teacher. I don't plan to leave, and I certainly can't accept your protection forever."

Talulah raised her head, her eyes resolute.

Leaving the Icefield with Reunion Movement is indeed very tempting, but she cannot do that.

Everything acquired already has a price tag attached.

Even one's own parents may not be willing to give unconditionally and without limit, let alone teachers and students?

Being used as bait and unknowingly incorporated into a grand scheme is certainly unpleasant, but isn't that precisely where their value lies?

Although it's cruel, it's still much better than nothing.

With the support of the Golden Tree, she was confident that she could continue to recruit people and expand the team. Once the Reunion Movement emerged from the trials of the Icefield, it would certainly not be what it is now.

This is enough.

"it is good."

Lin Lu gave her a deep look, even more satisfied; this was the person he had his eye on.

If you want something, fight for it, fight for it. Have a firm will and a clear goal. Don't waver because of the difficulties ahead, and don't slack off because you've found someone to rely on.