Man on the ark, forced to become king

Nearl wanted to say that she had no idea, as this was not part of the curriculum that knights should learn.

"Tch, no need to ask, they're just two little chicks, they look like they're not anything special."

W patted Huang on the head, squeezed into the house, and casually closed the door. Only then did Huang notice that the cloak used to block the wind and sand was stained with large patches of bright red blood, which was the source of the bloody smell that Nearl had smelled.

Given the claim of being followed, it's obvious whose bloodstains they came from.

"I really didn't notice... How did you find us?"

Huang scratched her head and smiled sheepishly; she really hadn't felt anything.

"With your clumsy cover-up, there are a hundred ways to find you."

W's eyes held a clear meaning, as if she were looking at two greenhorns, and that was indeed what she thought.

Compared to true mercenaries who live on the edge, Huang's skills are far from adequate, not in terms of physical strength, but in terms of experience.

Whether it's erasing traces, disguising identities, or gathering intelligence, it's all as if nothing's done; even their vigilance is severely lacking.

The Kuranta next to her was slightly better, but he was still nothing special. It was obvious that neither of them had experienced much harsh treatment in a brutal environment.

If this had happened before the Royal Court was re-established, Kazdel would have been tricked and left in a sorry state within three days.

Death is unlikely, since the opposite of being simple-minded is being physically strong; although the skills are clumsy, the brute force is still there.

"Don't say that... I've been working really hard to learn, and even ACE said I'm very talented."

"Yes, you've already lost when you compare yourself to a gorilla carrying a turtle shell."

Every warrior with a flexible fighting style hates a turtle shell that can't be broken no matter what, and W is no exception. She has been disgusted by ACE many times during occasional sparring sessions, so naturally she can't say anything nice about it.

"From Kazimir? Tsk, another tin can."

W walked past Linguang with a look of disdain, a knowing glint in his eyes.

The Kuranta race, along with the pile of iron shells in the room, are most likely knights of Kazimierz. Only those muscle-bound guys are still wearing this kind of antique armor from the last era, which is thick and heavy, making it inconvenient to move around at all, and is nowhere near as good as the composite materials manufactured by modern industry.

"Linguang."

Lin Guang neither admitted nor denied it, but simply moved to the side.

She sensed an extremely dangerous aura emanating from this woman.

Unlike Huang, who was simple-minded and naive, this guy was a true expert who had experienced countless battles. The lingering smell of blood made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"Let me see. It's definitely those blood demons' magic again. They're like ghosts that won't go away."

The blonde girl lay motionless on the bed. W pulled up one of her arms, and a barely perceptible golden light rose from her palm, quickly disappearing.

Under the probing of the golden power, the condition inside the girl's body was laid bare.

Just like the information sent by the royal court, it was ancient witchcraft of the Blood Demon. It was for this reason that she ran back to Kazdel after the New Year and did not stay in Lungmen.

She preferred Kazdel to the relaxed and comfortable environment of Lungmen, where she felt more useful.

“We did encounter the Blood Demon’s creation before, those things with disgusting tentacles.”

Huang briefly described his encounter in the small valley and felt that he had not made a mistake.

Of all the spells used by the various races of the Sarkaz, those of the Blood Demon are the most offensive and the easiest to identify.

"I will take over the affairs here from now on. Your mission is complete, and you can return. If you want to take this Kuranta back, remember to report it in advance."

Whether it is true or not, what happens next has nothing to do with Huang anymore, and W does not intend to let her stay here any longer.

Huang has made great progress during this period, much better than when she first came to the Golden Tree. However, the issue of the Blood Demon is not something she can handle right now, even with Kuranta's help.

In fact, W did not intend to act alone. Her main purpose in coming here was to scout ahead, gather useful intelligence, and wait for support from others.

With the re-establishment of the royal court and the restoration of unity in Kazdel, traditional Sarkaz tribes such as banshees and shapeshifters quickly responded to the Demon King's call and obeyed the Regent's orders, with the Blood Demon being the only exception.

This group is an anomaly among all the Sarkaz; they are the least rule-abiding group, and even within the Sarkaz community, few people like them.

The current Blood Demon Lord is a bloodthirsty madman who even dares to attack the Demon King. Other Blood Demons who cannot even control their blood-sucking urges are even more extreme.

Ordinary Sarkaz become mercenaries out of necessity, while Blood Demons take pleasure in killing. They despise the existence of order and revere chaos and disorder. Therefore, after the re-establishment of the royal court, these Blood Demons, who were unwilling to be bound by rules, became the group with the largest number of opponents.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but the Blood Demon, which feeds on blood, also possesses greater power than ordinary Sarkaz.

Their bloodlust clouded their reason and gave them a more frenzied destructive power, making them difficult to kill without specific countermeasures.

Even W wouldn't dare say she could handle a group of madmen with near-immortality. Someone like Blaze, who hasn't even passed the elite operator assessment, would be even less likely to single-handedly resolve a rebellious cult connected to the Blood Demon.

In addition...

With his back to Huang, W's eyes flickered as he gave the girl lying on the bed a meaningful look.

This incident may not only involve the Blood Demon's rampage, but may also involve some long-dormant old monsters.

The resurgence of ancient gods seems to be not limited to the Yan Kingdom; those who lost in the old era have found something that gives them the courage to make a comeback.

Kazdel borders the Yan Kingdom, and this land is home to many ancient relics who escaped from the War of the Gods.

"Ah...why is this..."

With her cat ears drooping, Huang was a little reluctant; she still wanted to learn more from W.

"Kazdel has no shortage of battles, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. This change is rather sudden, and if a real fight breaks out, I won't be able to take care of you."

"Besides, there's another one lying here. I have no interest in escorting the wounded."

Although they were about the same age, W clearly had the aura of a 'senior,' making Huang appear shorter in front of her. No matter how unwilling he was, he could only nod sullenly.

W's words make sense. There's someone lying here unconscious, and we need to get them back for treatment as soon as possible. Otherwise, who knows what the consequences of the Blood Demon's magic will be? You can tell from the people they killed that it's definitely not going to be a good thing.

Chapter 206 The Knight of the Golden Tree

"Lingguang, do you have any ideas?"

The motorcycle traveled slowly through the wilderness because there was a seriously ill person lying unconscious in the back of the motorcycle. Huang, who was driving, had time to chat with the driver for a while.

"Huh? What?"

Lin Guang, with one hand on Huang's waist, seemed not to have heard clearly.

"I'm looking for a job. We don't just recruit operators for combat; we recruit from many different fields. If you have other skills, you can switch to another area."

The Great Golden Tree in Kazdel is the headquarters of the Golden Tree. It offers a wide variety of jobs, and currently, the Golden Tree has a greater need for medical, research, and engineering operators than combatants.

After all, the number of dedicated combat operators has increased significantly since Babita was incorporated into the Golden Tree, which is more than enough for the current sphere of influence.

Huang asked this because she felt that Nearl didn't seem to like conflict with people—although Nearl had taken the initiative to participate in the valley mission before, the subtle stiffness and silence after returning to the inn still said something.

"Change direction? Maybe."

Lin Guang turned his head to look at the girl leaning against the truck bed, pursed his lips, and felt a sense of bewilderment.

The armor she wore from Kazimierz was left at the inn and not brought back, as the vehicle couldn't carry that weight. The warhammer she used in battle was also thrown into the valley as a disposable item. Now, she has nothing left from her homeland.

This feeling is like leaving your past behind.

However, she has not yet found out what the future holds.

Nearl knew she was lucky enough—lucky to have escaped Kazimierz with the help of others, and lucky to have met Blaze when she first entered Kazdel, receiving help at a crucial moment.

Perhaps, with Huang's help, she can find her first job after escaping Kazimierz and make a living.

But then what?

Are we just going to stay in one corner, just barely surviving? What's the point of that?

"I think you might be quite suited to be a clerk?"

"There's really nothing good about fighting."

"I used to think that practicing martial arts would be very useful, but I later found that simply being good at fighting isn't very useful, although I'm not particularly good at fighting either..."

"Everyone says that to be a blacksmith, one must be strong oneself, but even if you have the skill to be a blacksmith, you still have to be able to protect your blacksmith shop."

"Ah... I'm not very good at talking, but that's the gist of it. When you're out in the game, you have to be tough, powerful, and have connections."

Lin Guang felt lost about his future, while Huang stared at the road ahead, muttering to himself and then laughing at himself.

These words were spoken to Lin Guang, and also to herself.

She was once chased all the way to Longmen. Luckily, she met Chen on the street and joined the Golden Tree. Otherwise, she might have died in some corner long ago.

They might get arrested and forced to do some weird things.

While the destruction of one's family and the loss of loved ones is certainly a tragic event, isn't she still alive?

In fact, she was already lucky enough.

The golden tree can help her become stronger quickly and provide her with a powerful backer. One day, she will be able to find out the truth of what happened back then and take revenge.

"background……"

In the back seat, Lin Guang pondered the word, remaining silent.

She was not very old, about the same age as Huang, but she had already experienced a lot. Judging from the results, Huang was undoubtedly right.

In Kazimierz, she participated in the Knights' Tournament as an independent knight, becoming the only knight in the history of the Knights' Tournament to win the championship on her first attempt without sponsorship or a group, and earning the title of 'Radiant Knight'.

However, this title did not bring her honor, status, or the ability to change things as she imagined. Instead, it labeled her as an "infected" and made her a target of the Unarmored Alliance. In the end, she escaped her homeland with the help of her family and friends.

If the Lin Guang family were still as prosperous as before, and if the parents had not left, would things have turned out the same way?