Man on the ark, forced to become king

She was very satisfied with the golden tree, so she needed to work even harder.

Perhaps the beautiful visions that were once shattered by harsh reality can be realized here...

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"Sit still, and I'll give you candy later."

Chernobog, wearing an apron, came out of the kitchen carrying a freshly baked cake, smiling as he comforted the little ones playing in the living room.

Amiya, Ifrit, and little Felin, who was brought back from Colombia by Lin Lu and had only recently finished her treatment, were all named 'Rosemary' by Theresa. The little girl was very happy with the name, so everyone started calling her that.

Today, Theresa is going to Longmen for the New Year, so these children have been sent here.

The Doctor can still take care of the children, at least much better than Kal'tsit. During her time in Chernobog, in addition to keeping a close eye on the progress of the sarcophagus's renovation, she learned many new skills and kept the children very happy.

She placed the cake on the table and watched as the little ones gathered around. Without even realizing it, a smile crept onto her face.

"so good."

After cutting the cake for the children, the doctor sat on the sofa and watched them play, letting out a sigh of relief.

This atmosphere reminded her of many years ago.

Today is the New Year in Longmen. I imagine the New Year's Eve dinner has already begun in Longmen.

Having traveled the world for many years, the doctor has a considerable understanding of the customs of various countries and naturally knows what day it is today.

She wasn't particularly interested in the holiday itself, but she did feel a certain nostalgia for it.

Her time at Golden Tree was arguably the most relaxing time she'd had in years.

There's no need to deal with endless, complicated tasks, no need to conduct experiments you don't like, and no need to worry about the future or how many people will die because of one of your orders.

She no longer needs to worry about the future of this land.

Because someone tall enough has already appeared in this world and is standing on top of it.

In her eyes, Lin Lu was the hope for the future of this world.

That person was incredibly strong, ridiculously strong. Perhaps there was no creature stronger than him on this land.

He is ruthless and can forcibly intervene in things for his own preferences, crushing his enemies with the cruelest methods.

He was also naive, so naive that he was willing to protect the beauty in the hearts of children, even if the price he paid for it was quite high.

Compared to those colossal beasts that have survived from ancient times, in the doctor's eyes, Lin Lucai is more like a deity walking among humans.

But this god is not high above.

He can destroy everything with ruthless methods, but he is also willing to respect the goodness of human nature.

That grandiose vision, which seemed so far-fetched, now appears to be something that may be realized in the not-too-distant future.

"Doctor! Doctor!"

At the dining table, little Amiya peeked half her head out from behind the table, her rabbit ears swaying as she waved in their direction.

"I'm coming."

Shaking his head slightly, putting those complicated thoughts behind him, the doctor got up from the sofa and walked over.

No matter how far into the future, at least for now, she likes it very much.

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"New Year? What New Year?"

Lappland groggily lifted her head from the table, twitched her ears, and then felt a chill down her spine, instantly waking her from her daze. Her whole body stiffened as if it were rusted.

Needless to say, the white wolf, who had just been startled awake from his sleep, already knew what was going on.

Without turning around, she tapped the table and said helplessly, "Hong, could you please not suddenly stand behind me next time?"

Swish!

A blurry light streaked through the air, and a werewolf girl in a red coat appeared in front of the table, her eyes fixed on the gently swaying tail behind Lappland.

"...And don't stare at my tail."

Lappland slapped herself in the face, her expression one of deep conflict.

The city, which originally belonged to the Lucchese family, is now completely under the control of Dassim and has been turned into the Golden Tree's sphere of influence.

Under these circumstances, even Lappland, who had no interest in managing affairs, had to join the city's management, sit in the office, and do the boring work that she used to be too lazy to even look at.

However, after getting used to it, she didn't have much resistance. The only thing that annoyed Rupert was that the captured wolf cub always liked to sneak into her office and stare at her tail with a very fanatical look.

After many times, Lappland even felt that she had begun to get used to the werewolf hunters' suppression of the Lupo people's bloodline, and that she would not lose control of her body as soon as she met them, even without using the power of the Golden Tree.

This is probably a good thing, but it would be even better if the process were more friendly.

"What did you just say? What New Year?"

Red's gaze remained unwavering, leaving Lappland with no choice but to skip the topic and instead ask about something she hadn't heard clearly.

"In Yan Kingdom, it's New Year, the color red, so we need to give gifts."

"The New Year of Yan Kingdom?"

Lappland paused for a moment before realizing what Red meant.

In other words, today is the New Year in Yan Kingdom, and the people of Yan Kingdom are celebrating.

What about Lungmen? Will Texas, who stayed in Lungmen, also celebrate the Lunar New Year?

The possibility is great!

Immediately, the white wolf girl couldn't hold back any longer. Ever since she returned from Ursus, she had been cooped up in her office for many days, spending all her time ordering her subordinates to gather intelligence on the werewolves. She felt like she was about to rot away.

"Come on, Red, I'll take you to Lungmen to celebrate with Texas!"

She acted immediately; White Wolf's efficiency was always exceptionally high, and this time was no exception. Even though night had fallen outside, it didn't stop her from taking action.

Syracuse is really not a very interesting place; let's find somewhere more lively.

Thinking this, Lappland opened the window and led the way, jumping out and heading towards the little golden tree in the city.

With the help of the Golden Tree's teleportation, you can arrive at Lungmen in the blink of an eye.

Texas, I have a surprise for you!

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"cheers!"

Beer glasses filled with beer clinked together, spilling large amounts of liquid. The End of the Earth Bar, which is usually open 24/7, was unusually closed today, not accepting any outside customers.

Remule, Texas, the Emperor, and the newly joined Plover Tribe courier, Croissant, gathered at the bar. Although there were only four of them, the Emperor was exceptionally generous in preparing a lavish feast, declaring that everyone would drink until they were completely drunk.

"Hiccup~"

The Emperor let out a burp and flapped his short wings back and forth, as if doing so would make him fly.

He didn't drink much today, but somehow he felt a little drunk.

However, it's obviously impossible to expect him to admit to something like this.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that being slightly tipsy actually fueled his desire to perform.

Intoxicated, the self-proclaimed Rap Emperor Penguin jumped onto the table, ready to burst into song on the spot. But before he could even open his mouth, Exusiai grabbed him from behind and pulled him into her arms.

"Outrageous! Outrageous! You're not allowed to grope the boss!"

The Emperor struggled frantically, but could not break free from Exusiai's arms.

The Lateran are not known for their physical prowess, but their long-term use of firearms has made them never neglect physical training. It is well known that a strong body is essential for better control of firearms and more stable and accurate shooting.

Therefore, in his semi-drunken state, Exusiai's two arms became two iron pillars binding the Emperor's belly, and no matter how much he struggled, he could not break free.

"Hehe, cheers!"

With its eyes glazed over, Exusiai touched Emperor's belly, clearly somewhat out of its mind.

"……cheers."

Texas's expression was subtle as she responded with a slightly troubled look.

She had a feeling that she would have to clean up the mess herself later.

If they kept drinking like this, in a few minutes these guys would all be drunk and lying under the table. Even Croissant, the Fengti girl with a very high alcohol tolerance, was now flushed and swaying.

Of the four people, she was the only one still conscious and standing.

'How about I drink more too?'

A very ominous thought inexplicably popped into Texas's mind, making her wonder if she was also drunk.

Otherwise, how could such a crazy idea come about?

Losing one's rationality means losing control of one's surroundings and exposing oneself to potential dangers, something she has always been extremely averse to.

Although this is Lungmen, not Syracuse, and theoretically very safe, with an extremely low probability of danger occurring at Penguin Logistics' headquarters, we still cannot let our guard down.

But now, the alcohol seems to be affecting her thinking...

After a brief moment of thought, the wine in her cup was finished. The black wolf girl shook the empty cup, her heart filled with hesitation.

Or, how about indulging yourself a little?