Man on the ark, forced to become king

"Ordinary clerical staff and those in combat-oriented departments don't have those things; they can come and go freely. For example, I'm in the field operations department, and my missions are mainly field operations."

"The security department mainly focuses on the security tasks of various bases, offices, and residences, and therefore has more constraints."

"These are the basic components of the Golden Tree. If you can meet certain criteria, you can become an elite member of the Golden Tree. However, I have only heard about such things from my predecessors, and I don't know the specifics."

"Then I should go to the security department or the field operations department."

Huang's explanation was not complicated and was easy to understand. After a little thought, Lin Guang had a general understanding of the specific composition of the Golden Tree.

It sounded much like the large corporations she was familiar with, with specific departments divided according to function, and the so-called elite members were probably similar to directors, managers, and supervisors in large corporations, able to participate in more core business operations.

Lin Guang wasn't interested in promotions or anything like that. She felt she would eventually return to Kazimierz, and her position at the Golden Tree didn't mean much to her. What she was pursuing wasn't the power and wealth that most people coveted; otherwise, she wouldn't have ended up fleeing Kazimierz.

"Then why not come to the field operations department? I've heard the security department is incredibly boring, and you might get assigned to some random place. It's nothing like the freedom of field operations."

"Moreover, if you join the field operations department, the two of us can team up, and with another teammate, we can take on higher-level missions."

Huang casually made a sarcastic remark, not hiding his little selfish motives.

Golden Tree has its own set of requirements for missions, and many missions have a certain number of participants required, which all grassroots members, regardless of their strength, must comply with.

She had only recently started taking on field missions and had nowhere to find suitable teammates. She had finally found one in the wild, so how could she not try to take advantage of it?

If you want to get stronger quickly, ordinary field missions are simply not enough.

With the changes and improvements to the internal system of the Golden Tree, ordinary grassroots members have to exchange internal contributions to obtain the spells they want to learn or the items that can improve their strength.

Although... she could go to Mr. Lin, which would probably bypass those restrictions, she still wanted to get what she wanted through her own efforts if possible.

"Then let's go with the field operations department."

After listening to Huang's complaints, Lin Guang smiled slightly and immediately made a decision.

She didn't care which department she went to; since Huang had a need, she didn't mind lending a hand.

For her, there was little difference between field work and security.

"That's great!"

Huang was overjoyed and sped up his motorcycle considerably, which made Lin Guang on the back seat shake her head and chuckle. This was one of the reasons why she and Huang quickly became familiar with each other. This guy... was too genuine. He did what he thought and said what he thought. He was completely unpretentious and it was very comfortable to be around him.

If your future teammates are like this, it would undoubtedly be a good thing. After all, who would want to spend all their time with a scheming hypocrite?

Back in Kazimierz, Nearl had seen far too many people like that, making Huang's authenticity all the more precious in comparison.

"Once you officially join the team, I'll try to recruit another person. I don't know if Jiu is available recently... Once we have three, we can meet the most basic requirements for a team, and then we can take on some more lucrative rewards."

"Although we don't have many tasks yet, every little bit counts. If we work hard, maybe we can move forward a bit soon..."

Lost in thought in the back seat, Huang, who was getting slightly excited in the front, was already making plans. Hearing this, Lin Guang's lips curled into a smile, and he couldn't help but ask, "You really want to become stronger? I don't think you're weak at all."

This wasn't just flattery; that's what Nearl truly thought.

Huang's strength was slightly weaker than hers, but it was still quite good for her age. At least not many of those fake knights who participated in the knight competition for fame and fortune could beat Huang.

Judging from his age, as long as Huang continues to train, he will definitely become stronger in the future, and there is no need to rush.

Why are you in such a hurry to achieve so much at such a young age?

"Hey, how could I possibly be considered skilled enough?"

Those who are family know their own situation. After learning from those senior members for a period of time, and with the blessing of the Golden Tree strengthening his body, he can indeed be considered to have made some progress. He would be a backbone force in the Lungmen Guard Bureau.

But whether something is strong or weak depends on who it's being compared to, doesn't it?

This level of strength might be considered decent in Lungmen or other cities, but in the Great Golden Tree, it's nothing at all.

During his time at the Golden Tree, Huang encountered countless masters, which made him feel even more insignificant. Therefore, Huang had no arrogant thoughts and did not think he was particularly strong.

"Are there many people in the Golden Tree who are stronger than you?"

Noticing a hint of awe flashing across Huang's face when he said this, Lin Guang became somewhat curious.

Logically speaking, Huang's strength is not weak at all. If there are many stronger than her, how strong would the Golden Tree be? Perhaps even stronger than the large knightly orders of Kazimierz?

"That's a lot."

Huang replied with a sigh, and as if afraid that Lin Guang wouldn't believe him, he added, "You haven't forgotten about finding our woman at the inn, have you?"

"I remember you called her W?"

How could I forget something that only happened a few hours ago?

Lin Guang thought back for a moment and realized that the woman was indeed very strong. Although she didn't look much older than them, she gave off a very dangerous vibe. If they really fought, she wouldn't be confident of victory.

But he must be one of the top masters in the Golden Tree, right? It's impossible for the Golden Tree to be full of people like that; even knight novels wouldn't dare to write that.

"Yes, W, that's her name."

"According to the current classification, she should be considered an elite operator in the field operations department, one level above ordinary operators, qualified to independently form her own action team. Do you know how strong she is?"

"How strong?"

When Huang said this, he subconsciously lowered his voice, which was almost drowned out by the sound of the motorcycle engine and the whistling wind around him. Fortunately, Lin Guang's hearing was very good, so he was able to hear it barely.

Perhaps influenced by Huang's expression, she also moved closer and lowered her voice considerably.

“It would probably take seven or eight of us to fight her, but she can wipe out a mercenary group of dozens of people all by herself.”

"Those kinds of people can only be considered elite agents."

"Within the Golden Tree, there are even quite a few big shots who can suppress landships or even fight against mobile cities single-handedly. Our leader is said to be able to destroy a mobile city with his own power."

One person... destroys a city?

Lin Guang's ear twitched, wondering if he had misheard. Was this really not a story?

W's strength is still within our comprehension; it's something that's achievable, something that humans can reach. Those powerful knights who once dominated the battlefield might have been able to do it, or even better.

What does it mean to destroy a city by a single person?

How can the power of one person compare to that of a massive steel city?

Compared to this absurd story, even the idea of ​​a single person intercepting a land-based warship seems somewhat plausible... plausible my foot!

Anyone who can do that kind of thing can't even be considered human, okay?

Only novelists would imagine such non-existent monsters in their stories. Huang actually said there are many in the Golden Tree?

Could this be a sign of mental instability or delusions...?

In short, after listening to Huang's words, Lin Guang felt that his new friend might also need a comprehensive physical examination, with a focus on his mental health.

"Haha, I knew you'd react like that, but it's okay, you'll understand soon enough."

Huang turned his head and glanced at him, seemingly unconcerned by the cautious expression that appeared on Lin Guang's face.

She didn't need to explain in any more detail, because...

"We've arrived. Although I said it before, I'll say it again: Welcome to the Golden Tree."

A deep, excited voice drifted on the wind. Before Lin Guang could even process what Huang meant, he suddenly felt his vision illuminated.

As the motorcycle passed through a certain stage, the darkness before dawn was torn to shreds and scorched to ashes by the warm light.

Looking up, a huge object suddenly appeared in front of me, even though it had been empty not long ago.

Enormous was Lin Guang's first impression. She had never seen such a large tree before. Its canopy even disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds in the sky. Its whole body was golden, like a giant pillar supporting the sky and the earth. Its width was also impossible to judge with the naked eye.

This is... the Golden Tree?

At that moment, Lin Guang suddenly understood the origin of the name 'Golden Tree'. It turned out that it was not a fictional thing, but really just a giant tree that seemed to be made of pure gold, and this tree could also glow, like the sun growing from the ground.

buzzing...

The engine was still running as the motorcycle drove from the dirt road in the wilderness onto a main road and then over a barrier.

In an instant, the world became clear and bright.

All the wind, sand and noise were blocked out by that thin barrier. Just one wall away, it was as if two completely different worlds were separated.

I took a deep breath, and the air was filled with the fragrance of unknown flowers and herbs. It smelled wonderful, and even with just one breath, I could feel my depleted energy being replenished.

Bathed in the light of the golden tree, the restlessness in my heart gradually subsided under the warm glow, as if all negative emotions had melted away in the light.

Looking ahead, as the distance drew closer, the towering tree occupied an increasingly larger portion of the field of vision, until finally, when viewed from the front, the tree's branches almost appeared as a golden wall stretching across the view.

Having witnessed the existence of the Golden Tree with his own eyes, Lin Guang suddenly had a feeling.

Perhaps what Huang said, which sounded absurd, wasn't necessarily false, and the world was far more complex than she thought.

Chapter 208 Lin Guang's Little Ambition

"How long will it take to resolve Skadi's problem?"

In the office, Lin Lu casually pulled a book from the bookshelf; its colorful cover seemed out of place with the atmosphere.

It was a comic book, the kind of romance comic that perfectly suits a young girl's heart.

Would Kal'tsit watch this kind of thing?

The answer is, of course, no. That old cat has absolutely nothing to do with this kind of girlish comic. This comic book was most likely written by Warfarin, who worked with Kal'tsit on official business.

“Her situation is a bit complicated. Even with the help of the Golden Tree, it will take a week to reach the ideal state. After the transformation is complete, she will become a completely new species, neither Agor nor Haisi.”

In addition to overseeing all affairs of the Golden Tree, Kal'tsit also serves as the head of the medical department. Skadi's problems ultimately fall to the medical department, so she is very clear about the specifics.