Man on the ark, forced to become king

Lin Lu neither admitted nor denied it, but instead asked, "So, what exactly are you thinking?"

“As I said, the power of the land nations, including Agor, can be utilized.”

Kal'tsit spoke clearly this time, without a trace of riddle, and her straightforwardness was astonishing.

"I will stand by your side, as long as the golden tree is still here, I will always stand by your side."

"If you want war, then let's have war."

“Skadi’s arrival gave me a glimpse into the future. The stupidity and greed of the Agorians have opened the cage that imprisoned the devil. They have no idea what they have done. When the sea takes an interest in the land, a great war is bound to come. Your actions have only brought the time forward a little. In essence, there is no difference.”

"Originally, given the current level of civilization, the chances of humanity on land winning were very low. Your appearance may be able to change the predetermined future."

"..."

Lin Lu stared in astonishment at the cat-headed creature that had uttered such startling words. Theresa's reaction was even more pronounced; her eyes widened, revealing an extremely unfamiliar expression, as if she had seen something incredible and strange.

The Kal'tsit she knew was not like this at all. She kept talking about dragging all the countries in the continent and the deep sea into a war dominated by individual will. This was completely different from Kal'tsit's previous ideas, and could even be said to be the complete opposite. She even suspected that the cat head she was seeing now had been replaced by someone.

"Don't look at me like that, Theresa."

Perhaps noticing Theresa's expression, Kal'tsit turned her head and said in a very cold tone: "Skadi has brought a lot of information. Agor, who lives in the sea, has released a demon. The Sealings are naturally opposed to all creatures outside their race. The shackles of the rules have been broken. When greedy desires begin to grow, only one of humanity's existing civilization and the Sealings can continue to exist. The loser will become the nourishment for the victor."

"Lin Lu believes that Hai Si is a threat, but Hai Si's threat is never just directed at the Golden Tree. All living things will be regarded as enemies by them. This war can only be postponed, not avoided."

"All we can do is unite all available forces and win this war that will determine our fate. There is no other choice. War will certainly bring suffering, but if it is for survival, no price is too high."

"Looks like I have yet another reason why I absolutely must win?"

Lin Lu was stunned for a moment. Today, Kal'tsit surprised him more than all the previous ones combined. She was like a completely different person.

"Yes, we must win."

Kal'tsit nodded, giving a resolute answer.

"We must win this war at all costs and by all means."

"Everything is for the survival of civilization."

Chapter 219 Skadi, the Crucible Knight

"Well……"

The girl, lying on her back on the hospital bed, murmured softly, her eyelids fluttering as she quietly opened them. Before her eyes was a pure white ceiling decorated with incomprehensible golden patterns.

With a slight turn of her head, she could see the entire ward, just as it had been before she fell asleep.

The transformation of the Golden Tree is not violent; it simply needs to be completed slowly over several days to achieve the best results.

During the period of transformation, her consciousness and will were dormant and not awake. It was basically like she had taken a nap. After she woke up, everything was settled.

The fingers curled up and fell back down; the familiar power was not lost, but rather became much stronger.

Skadi felt that she was different from before.

In the past, she, or rather every deep-sea hunter, was bound by the sea-bloodline within her. Although they did not understand what it was, they could not avoid the influence of the sea-bloodline. Faint whispers would often appear in their ears, and they would feel a slight blockage when using their power, because it was something that did not belong to humans.

But now, that feeling is nowhere to be found.

Under the influence of the Life Furnace, Hai Si's bloodline had completely merged with her body, becoming entirely her own, and thus she could use it without any further hindrance.

Now, she is no longer an Agor, nor a Sealing, but a completely new race that combines the advantages of both—this was told to her by the Feline doctor named Kal'tsit before the transformation.

Neither Agor's deep-sea hunter technology nor the corruption and transformation of the deep-sea church can be compared to the fusion based on the life furnace.

Their so-called transformation is essentially a forced fusion of two unrelated bloodlines. Not only does it fail to eliminate the flaws, it amplifies them, leading to endless troubles. It is foreseeable that the transformation will go out of control from the very beginning. Therefore, Agor established a special force to monitor the deep-sea hunters. Once these useful weapons show signs of going out of control, they will be taken away and executed.

The transformation of the Life Furnace combines the advantages of the bloodlines of the Agor and Haisi races, integrating them into one, while almost all the disadvantages are eliminated. The resulting creatures are much more perfect and have no hidden dangers.

Now, she retains Agor's much more intelligent brain compared to Hai Si, and also possesses Hai Si's powerful physical qualities, and even some of Hai Si's abilities—such as his exquisite senses, and his terrifying adaptive evolution.

Of course, she can't change her body quickly and evolve corresponding organs like a real sea creature can based on its environment and the attacks it suffers. At most, she can make minor adjustments to her internal body to make it more resilient and immune than other races.

Furthermore, as a completely new race resulting from the perfect fusion, she will gain abilities she never had before—the ability to use Originium magic.

Deepsea hunters cannot use Originium magic on land. They can use certain methods to activate it, but they cannot truly master it. This deficiency probably stems from the influence of the Sealing bloodline. Now, the Golden Tree has eliminated all those shortcomings, leaving behind a very pure body that will no longer be incompatible with Originium magic.

With the ability to wield brute force greater than before, the ability to learn magic, and the mastery of some of Hyde's sensory abilities, Skadi is confident that she can now defeat several of her former selves.

The girl silently processed all the things Kal'tsit had said before, lay flat for a while to familiarize herself with the new power flowing through her body, and then with a little effort, sat up straight from the bed.

My body feels lighter than ever before.

She clenched her fists and moved her arms, as if she wanted to jump off the bed, but as soon as she made a move, she felt a coolness run across her skin. Looking down, she saw the blanket sliding down her chest, revealing her fair and tender skin, which seemed to be much better than before. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but a certain part of her body also seemed to be slightly larger than before.

Does bloodline fusion have this effect? ​​Or is it that the modification of the Golden Tree has this kind of optimization?

Skadi was unaware of this, and she didn't care. A warrior's body was a weapon for killing enemies; how could it be—click~

Suddenly, the door to the ward was turned from the outside, and there was movement.

Swish!

Before the door even opened, Skadi scurried back onto the bed with almost instantaneous speed, pulling the blanket tightly around herself.

Although the body is the best weapon, this is a hospital after all, and there are many strangers here. If she were to be completely naked, she would feel very embarrassed.

"You're already awake?"

Kal'tsit was the first to push open the door and enter, followed by Lin Lu. She smiled and greeted the girl who was wrapped in a blanket and curled up in a ball. Theresa was the last to walk in, but she only glanced inside before lowering her head slightly, her eyes wandering. She was obviously thinking about something else and was not paying attention to this place.

"Her condition is very good. The fusion result is consistent with expectations, and even slightly exceeds them. The advantages of Haisi and Agor's bloodlines have been combined in her, and there are no disadvantages of either. It can be said that she is more perfect than most people in this world."

She gave him a cold glance and began to describe the event in a tone as if she were introducing the results of an experiment.

"how do you feel?"

Lin Lu ignored this old cat who lacked emotional intelligence. She always had such a stern face, as if everyone owed her money. She really didn't know how the patients could stand her.

Anyway, he felt that if he were hospitalized and had to deal with a doctor like that, he probably wouldn't be in a good mood.

After all, who would like a doctor who stares at them all day with an expression that says, "You have an incurable disease"?

Even if you're not sick, you'll get sick from getting so angry.

"It feels...good."

Skadi huddled under the covers, only half her head showing, and nodded gently. She felt somewhat ashamed and dared not make any big movements, afraid that she might accidentally reveal something, especially in front of Lin Lu, this worry became even more obvious.

"That's good. Your hymen problem has been completely resolved. There are no aftereffects. You can rest assured from now on."

Lin Lu nodded and smiled, "You're planning to go to Iberia, and you can leave anytime. I plan to have two people accompany you. One is Kal'tsit, the expressionless cat you've met before, and the other is Warfarin, the Blood Demon, whom you'll meet soon. It should be easier if you team up."

"……Thanks."

The blanket trembled slightly, as if Skadi was nodding inside. The girl was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Do you need my power?"

This statement came so abruptly that even Lin Lu was taken aback for a moment before she realized what it meant.

"Of course I need it, provided you're willing. You're from Argor and have always been fighting against Haisi, so there are some things I don't need to hide from you."

"In the coming period, the Golden Tree will prepare for a war, a war of extermination against the Sea Siblings. Except for a small number who can be integrated into the Golden Tree, all the remaining Sea Siblings must be completely wiped out from this world. If you are willing, you can join us."

"However, I hope you can follow your own true thoughts and not think about repaying me or anything like that. I don't need it, and neither does the Golden Tree. You can choose your own way of life in the future. This is my promise to you."

To be honest, Lin Lu is quite envious of Skadi right now.

She was already very strong, ranking among the top in the entire continent. After being transformed by the Golden Tree, she not only became even stronger, but also gained the ability to continue her journey and a brighter future.

Transformed by the Golden Tree, she has developed an extremely strong affinity with the power of gold and the Forge of Life. If she can master this newfound power, her future may even surpass that of the Forge Knights who once followed the First King, Gofrey.

In fact, she already has the qualifications to become a Forge Knight; all she lacks is some magic.

It's important to understand that although she initially fused with only ordinary sea-blooded beings, after arriving on land, the sea god resided within her, which was anything but ordinary. Under the sea god's influence, she was already quite different from other deep-sea hunters. Now, that power was entirely under her control, with no future troubles. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that her strength had skyrocketed.

Despite her unremarkable background, the right timing, favorable location, and harmonious relationships combined with her exceptional circumstances have shaped her into the perfect individual she is today.

Under all these conditions, it could even be said that within the Golden Tree's sphere of influence, no one is more suitable to become a Forge Knight than her—Saria is not suitable either, as she does not have Skadi's fortunes and is slightly inferior, though not by much, but there is still a gap.

If Skadi becomes a Forge Knight, her strength will increase even further, and the overall strength of the Golden Tree will also improve.

After all, the Forge Knights are no small fry; they are the elite force under the Golden Tree, without exception. They were once renowned in the Borderlands, following the First King Gofrey to establish the Golden Dynasty, conquering north and south, and laying the foundation for the Golden Tree's rule over the entire Borderlands. Every single one of them is a powerful figure that cannot be ignored.

However, just because she was envious didn't mean Lin Lu intended to force Skadi to do anything.

Whether Skadi was aware of it or not, she had given the Golden Tree a great gift. In return, she could make her own choices, and as long as she did not betray the Golden Tree, Lin Lu did not intend to impose any restrictions on her.

Everything depends on her own ideas.

"If you need me, I will fight for you."

The war against the Sealings, a war of annihilation between the land and the deep sea, is a major event that cannot be underestimated, but Skadi doesn't care.

Neither Agor nor Haisi belonged to her anymore.

The war between land and the deep sea has nothing to do with her.

Now, she is Skadi, and only Skadi.

In her eyes, it was Lin Lu who told her the truth, helped her escape the fate of becoming a puppet, and resolved the hidden dangers in her body. Therefore, Lin Lu was the one who pulled her out of hell.

She doesn't know how to think about complicated things, and she doesn't have any other abilities. The only thing she can do is fight.

If Lin Lu needs her power, she won't hesitate.

"Are you sure?"