Man on the ark, forced to become king

Bozokast hesitated for a moment before speaking.

The body reshaped by the Forge of Life is free from Oripathy. This body has completely retained Wendigo's strength in his prime and is very healthy. His throat is no longer blocked by Originium crystals, so he no longer needs to speak intermittently and can communicate normally with people fluently.

"You, you..."

Talulah opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

If Yelena were here, she would definitely have a lot to say, right?

"Why are you here?"

Bozokas stepped aside to block the door, gesturing for Talulah to enter. He then bowed slightly to Linlu. There weren't many rules of etiquette in the Golden Tree, but the stubborn Wendigo insisted on following Sarkaz etiquette, leaving Linlu with no choice but to comply.

“Talulah is now my disciple, so I brought her to see you. Since we're all on the same side, there's not much to be afraid of.”

Lin Lu answered Bo Zhuokasti's question for Talulah, and after entering the house, Talulah's excited mood calmed down a little.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Mr. Patriot, would you like to come back with me?"

"I now serve the Golden Tree; this is my agreement with the leader, and I cannot break it."

Bozokasti answered without hesitation. That's just the kind of person he is. He always keeps his promises, and even if he sees Talulah again now, he won't waver.

Furthermore, many people saw him dead on the ice plains; his body had been assimilated by the Originium crystals, leaving him with no chance of survival.

As a dead man, he is not suitable to appear before the Yeti and the Shield Guard again. Even though Lin Lu made a promise with Yelena, he has his own principles.

The secret of resurrection and the power of the Golden Tree are enough to drive people mad, and should not be easily revealed. This is the rule he set for himself during this period.

"That's it..."

Talulah was somewhat disappointed, but she didn't bring it up again and instead talked about Yelena.

"The Golden Tree's Blessing has the effect of suppressing Oripathy. After receiving the blessing, Yelena's condition has improved a lot compared to before. Originium magic no longer drains her life force. Soon... soon I can bring her to the Golden Tree for treatment. And the Yeti, I will definitely do it!"

"Don't force yourself. I will pay for Yelena's treatment."

Bozokasti shook his head, exposing Wendigo's skull, so his expression was not visible, but his meaning was clearly expressed.

He has never agreed with Talulah's philosophy of unconditional giving to others; he didn't agree before, and he doesn't agree now.

Yelena's Oripathy is severe and is getting worse.

The Golden Tree has a cure for Oripathy, so as her father, he is the one who should pay the price for Yelena, and Talulah doesn't need to take his place.

"For everything you gain, you must give something in return. You should let them know this and take responsibility for yourself. You cannot carry everyone on your back."

“I know, Mr. Patriot, don’t worry, I won’t be as naive as I used to be.”

Talulah nodded solemnly, gladly accepting Bozokasti's guidance.

Having broken free from the black snake's guidance and control, she has examined her own shortcomings and realized how she was perceived by others in the past.

The days of stubbornly believing that everyone is kind and insisting on unconditionally helping everyone will never return.

"Very good, you have grown a lot and finally look like a leader."

Bozokasti paused for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction.

Compared to the naive girl he knew before, Talulah now makes him feel much more gratified.

She's trying to change and learn from her experiences, which is good.

Continuing to cling to that old, extremely benevolent ideology will only lead everyone to destruction.

"I will put my beliefs into practice and change the situation of those infected. You will see the day I succeed."

"I look forward to it."

……

The conversation inside the room was still going on, so Lin Lu didn't linger. She came out while Talulah and Bozokasti were talking and headed straight for Kal'tsit's office.

For the past period of time, Kal'tsit has been handling almost all the affairs of the Golden Tree. Now she will soon have a new job and can temporarily get rid of the moldy situation of being stuck in the office. Being trapped in the office for so many days is definitely not a pleasant experience.

After digesting the intelligence information obtained from Isamara, Lin Lu planned to send a few people to Iberia to take a look and see what the situation was like along the Iberian coast, and whether it had become a gathering place for sea monsters.

However, no one knows what Iberia is like now. The situation there may be very complicated and beyond the capabilities of ordinary people. Kal'tsit happens to be a very suitable candidate.

She was experienced, had enough strength to protect herself, and knew many secrets of this land; she should be more than capable of dealing with an Iberian.

Thinking about it this way, Lin Lu felt that her decision was absolutely correct.

Kal'tsit must really want to go out for a walk, right?

……

"Ah!"

Kal'tsit, what are you doing?!

Covering the documents on the table, Warfarin glared angrily at Kal'tsit across the table. This mess had ruined the documents, and she would have to reprint them!

"Sorry, my nose is a little itchy."

Kal'tsit was surprised to suddenly sneeze. Given her health, she shouldn't have caught a cold, and sneezing was even rarer for her. What was wrong with her today?

"I advise you to get some nourishment; a woman your age—"

Warfarin picked up a different document and casually made a comment, but as soon as she looked up, she saw Kal'tsit's sidelong glance and immediately shut up.

"Maybe there's something wrong with today's coffee."

After successfully stopping Warfarin's ramblings with her gaze, Kal'tsit picked up her coffee cup, took a sip, and then turned the pot upside down on top of the coffee.

"Kal'tsit..."

Suddenly, the office door was pushed open, and Lin Lu walked in with her hands in her pockets. Just as she was about to greet them, she saw the petite Blood Demon with her back to the window and facing the door. Looking down, she noticed Kal'tsit working with her back to the door.

"Is something wrong?"

Kal'tsit thought she probably knew why she had sneezed earlier. Every time Lin Lu came to her door, it was never good news, and this time was probably no exception. Most likely, she had some troublesome task that others couldn't or didn't want to do and wanted to dump on her.

"Indeed, there is. And who is this gentleman?"

Lin Lu looked Warfarin up and down, and after seeing the documents in her hand, she knew the answer.

“I’ve brought in Warfarin, my secretary, to help with official business.”

Kal'tsit turned her head, looked at her with a stern face, her eyes unwavering, and coldly uttered three words.

"what's up?"

"Here's the thing, I've recently become quite interested in the situation in Iberia and was planning to find someone to go and take a look. After thinking it over, I still think you're the most suitable. You're knowledgeable, experienced, and highly capable, making you a perfect candidate for this task."

Lin Lu offered her idea and gave a little flattery. After all, saying a few more words didn't cost any money. If saying a few nice words could persuade Kal'tsit to go to Iberia, why not?

"Iberia?"

Upon hearing the name, Kal'tsit paused slightly, frowning as she said, "Why go there all of a sudden? That's not a suitable place to develop."

"The specific reasons are rather complicated. In short, I hope to have a team with sufficient self-defense capabilities and rich experience to explore the Iberian coastal region."

Even if you use nice words, I don't recommend that you do it.

Kal'tsit tapped the table with her finger, pondered for a moment, and then offered her explanation: "After the Great Tranquility, the Iberian coast lost all value for development."

"The soil there lacks nutrients and cannot grow food. The environment there is also unsuitable for raising animals. If you want to get involved in Iberia, the coastal areas are not a good choice."

"Of course, if you insist on doing it this way, then I can go to Iberia, provided that you tell me the real purpose."

Chapter 204 A Fateful Encounter (Revised)

Kal'tsit eventually agreed to go to Iberia to investigate the matter. During her mission, Warfarin took over her position and was responsible for handling all matters.

In this way, neither side will be neglected.

Warfarin was clearly very unhappy with the decision, but she didn't dare to openly oppose Kal'tsit, so she could only sulk on the table.

"What's so great about Iberia... It's a coastal area, and those bastards have probably eaten it all up. I'd rather stay in the office and help you with the paperwork."

Warfarin nudged her head against the table and muttered softly.

The office was only so big, and the two of them were sitting at a table facing each other. Kal'tsit was a Feline with very keen hearing, so she could hear everything Kal'tsit was saying very clearly.

"Of course I know there are many sea creatures there, and Lin Lu also knows there are, which is why he said he wanted to go to the coast."

"Huh? What do you mean? You're going to study Haisi?"

Warfarin looked up, her face showing surprise.

"It may be, it may not. This land holds many secrets, and no one can see them all. This trip to Iberia may yield some unexpected gains."

Kal'tsit's explanation sounded like nonsense to Warfarin; it seemed like she said a lot, but actually said nothing at all.

She thought for a moment and suggested, "How about I go with you to take a look?"

"What are you going to look at? You can't drink Hai Si's blood."

"I never wanted to drink Hai Si's blood!"

Warfarin was furious. She grabbed Kal'tsit's sleeve, looking like she was ready to throw a tantrum if she didn't agree.

"I'm so bored here, you can't just run off without me!"

"...Okay, the project on the doctor's side is nearing completion, she can come back and take over my work."