Man on the ark, forced to become king

At most, I just came back from Ursus, and my clothes might have some snow or wind marks on them, but nothing else.

So why are you staring at her?

"Sorry, sorry, we're fine."

Huang waved his hand and quickly apologized.

She could tell that Shining's clothes were stained with a lot of water and some mud, obviously she had just returned from a field mission and hadn't rested yet, and was thinking of coming to the cafeteria to get something to eat. It was indeed a bit impolite for the two of them to stare at her so abruptly.

"Sorry... I felt a sense of familiarity when I saw you."

Nearl also showed a hint of apology and apologized. She didn't have any other thoughts, she just felt that Shining was very special and familiar, so she took a few more glances.

"Familiarity...it's probably because of my Originium Arts."

A glint flashed in Shining's eyes. She gently raised her hand, and a ball of golden-white light shone in her palm. It was very faint and not dazzling, giving people a very gentle feeling.

As an outstanding figure among the Pardoners, her skills in swordsmanship and Originium Arts are among the best in the entire Sarkaz race, and she has access to more knowledge.

She had the same feeling about Nearl; it was a very similar kind of Originium Arts.

Within Lin Guang's body, there is light that naturally emanates without being concealed.

"Light... I see."

Those with the bloodline of the Silver Spear Pegasus can easily master the inherited skills hidden deep within their bloodline. Light is the symbol of Pegasus, hence the name Lin Guang.

Even though her own bloodline has not been fully awakened and she does not have the power to recreate the glory of the Silver Spear Pegasus, Nearl still possesses the Originium Arts to control light.

After seeing Shining use Originium Arts, she understood where that familiar feeling came from. Shining's light was very similar to the one she controlled, both being the same gentle light, so it was only natural that she would feel familiar with it.

"Nice to meet you, I'm The Shining."

Lowering her hand, Shining seemed to have thought of something and asked softly, "Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Ah! I don't mind at all!"

“Please sit down. I am Lin Guang, Margaret Lin Guang.”

"Thank you."

With their permission, Shining casually pulled out a chair and sat down next to Huang. She was more familiar with Huang, and it would be impolite to sit next to Nearl, whom she had just met.

"Um...would you like me to get you some food?"

Huang was a little reserved, she knew that this seemingly aloof girl was a big shot who was much stronger than elite operators like ACE, and much stronger than her.

Fear... not quite.

When you're with this kind of person, and you're not very familiar with them yet, it's inevitable to feel awkward, like a bad student sitting next to a top student. It feels like you're a head shorter.

"No need, I'm not actually hungry. I already ate before I came. I just came to the cafeteria to buy a cup of milk tea."

Shining shook her head slightly, declining Huang's offer.

She wasn't hungry at all. She had eaten a few compressed biscuits in Ursus, and all she wanted when she came to the cafeteria was a cup of milk tea. That drink from Lungmen was very popular with some of the female members, and she was no exception.

After all, everyone has a little hobby.

Especially now that Kazdel has largely emerged from war and division, everything is moving in a positive direction. Most of the problems that used to trouble her have been resolved, and she no longer needs to be so tense all the time, and can relax occasionally.

"Then I'll give you this one. I haven't drunk any yet. Actually, I'd like to have some wine..."

Huang pushed the untouched milk tea next to him over, feeling that Shining seemed to have become more approachable and not difficult to get along with, which made him feel much more relaxed.

"Thank you. Also, drinking in the morning is not a good habit. Don't follow ACE's example."

Shining hesitated for a moment, then took the warm milk tea and whispered a reminder.

She knew very well those old Babel Tower folks who were always hanging out together at ACE. They would cause trouble wherever they could when they had free time, and now they were corrupting the children. How could that be allowed?

'Looks like I need to talk to Kal'tsit and tell them to tone it down.'

Shining mentally added the ACE who incited children to drink to her list of people she would report later. She took a sip of her milk tea, looked at Nearl, and asked with a hint of curiosity in her voice.

Are you from Kazimir?

The Kuranta race mostly gathers in Kazimierz, though they can be found elsewhere, but not very often. She naturally had her own guesses, and the surname Nearl seemed familiar.

"Yes, I left my hometown because of some things, and met Huang on the way, which is how I came to the Golden Tree."

There was nothing shameful about her background, so Nearl readily admitted it. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she whispered, "Speaking of which, that girl from before also gave me a sense of familiarity. Could it be that her Originium Arts were also related to light? That's quite a coincidence."

There are countless types of Originium Arts in this world, so the chances of encountering similar Originium Arts are not high. Nearl felt that she was incredibly lucky to have encountered two in such a short period of time. If she were still in Kazimierz, she might as well try buying a lottery ticket.

"Girl? What girl?"

Shining tilted her head in confusion.

If she remembered correctly, there shouldn't be any operators in the Golden Tree with similar Originium Arts to hers. Nearl was the only one she had seen in all this time.

Chapter 210 Lin Guang: Rejecting Overspending

"So that's how it is, the Blood Demon's secret technique?"

After listening to Huang's brief description, Shining nodded thoughtfully and comforted him, "If that's all there is to it, then you don't need to worry. Blood Demon's magic is not a difficult problem for the Golden Tree to solve, and it should recover soon."

"However... those guys are really unreasonable. Even though the division has ended, they are unwilling to cherish this hard-won peace."

Even other Sarkaz races generally don't have a good impression of the Blood Demon race, and Shining is no exception.

Within the entire Blood Demon race, only a very few individuals are able to break free from the shackles of instinct, such as Kroos, the current head of the Golden Tree Engineering Department. The rest are madmen who crave blood and slaughter. Who would want to be friends with a group of mentally ill people?

It can be said that among all the existing Sarkaz races, the Blood Demon is the least popular.

Through his own channels, Shining had heard a little bit of news: Regent Theresis was planning to form a special force for an expedition, relying on their strength to wage a small-scale war against Columbia.

That unit was basically made up of restless people, with Blood Demons making up a significant portion of it.

Perhaps this is a good thing.

Shining doesn't like war and killing, but that's just her personal preference.

From the perspective of the entire nation, stuffing a group of radicals who could become ticking time bombs into the expeditionary force could both deplete the unstable factors within Kazdel and bring more benefits to the country internationally. It was indeed a good idea to kill two birds with one stone.

"By the way, I heard Shining, you're transferring to the medical department?"

As for Kazdel's past and present, Huang felt she had nothing to say; she didn't know much about it and didn't have much right to speak, so she changed the subject to another topic.

She had heard from ACE and the others that Shining was going to the medical department, and now that she had met him, she could ask him about it.

Why would someone so powerful, someone even elite operators like ACE admit they are no match for, suddenly transfer to the medical department?

Combat and healing seem completely unrelated, don't they?

"We do have that plan."

This wasn't really a secret. Shining nodded, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said gently, "I'd rather be a doctor than fight and kill, so I've been studying medical knowledge, and my Originium Arts are also somewhat useful in this regard."

"Peace is hard-won. Kazdel, which we used to only see in our dreams, is now progressing in a positive direction."

"Even I would cherish this beauty, and if possible, I would prefer never to draw my sword again."

Oh, I got it.

The veteran, who has fought countless battles and waded through mountains of corpses, is now tired and wants to retire to the mountains and live a secluded life...

Many chivalrous novels from Yan Kingdom have similar plots. Although there are some differences, they are generally similar.

Anyway, that's the gist of it, Huang thought.

Drawing a sword can wipe out all enemies, and practicing medicine can heal the sick and save lives. Is this the leisure of a master?

"I went straight to the medical department when I got back this time. Maybe I'll be able to see the child you mentioned. Also, thank you for the milk tea."

With a smile, Shining stood up, left her chair, waved gently, and walked towards the cafeteria door.

She had finished her milk tea, so she had no reason to stay.

These two children are very interesting, and we'll definitely have many more opportunities to meet them in the future, so there's no need to rush.

Now, she's very interested in the girl that Huang and Linguang met and plans to go and see her.

"...She was very composed."

Only after Shining's figure disappeared through the door did Nearl speak softly, a strange look flashing in her eyes.

She sensed a calm and composed demeanor in Shining, as if everything was under control and could be resolved without the slightest impatience.

She was quite envious of this state of being, and it even reminded her of her grandfather.

"After all, he's a big shot, so naturally he can handle things with ease and go wherever he wants."

Huang also envied Shining's composure, but she knew that strength was something that couldn't be envied.

For a clumsy bird like her, the only thing she can do is to do her best to strengthen herself, try to flap her wings a few more times, and fly higher.

"Don't think about that. It's too far for us. Let's eat first."

Huang licked his lips, turning his attention to the plate in front of him, and added, "After we finish eating, we'll go to the engineering department to make you a set of suitable equipment. My new weapon should be ready soon too."

"But... I don't have any money right now."

Hearing Huang say that, Lin Guang suppressed the complicated thoughts in his heart and prepared to eat first.

But after hearing the additional information, she stopped what she was doing, looking somewhat embarrassed.