Man on the ark, forced to become king

It turned out that it was indeed a device used for communication, and its operator used it to amplify his voice, claiming to communicate with the gods.

It goes without saying who this deity refers to.

Lani doesn't consider herself a god, nor does she feel she should rule over anyone, but she is also aware of the consequences of shrouding the city in darkness.

The oppressive feeling brought by the descent of the Dark Moon is extremely strong for ordinary people, not to mention that she added some little tricks she learned from Theresa to the Dark Moon, making its influence even more terrifying.

Without a doubt, in the eyes of the residents of Saltwind City, her existence was no different from that of a deity descended to earth.

Under such circumstances, someone was able to stand up despite the influence of the Dark Moon and claim that they wanted to have a dialogue with her, the goddess.

Putting everything else aside, that courage alone was enough to impress her.

"He's an interesting person, and I admire him."

The loudspeaker made quite a commotion, and Lin Lu noticed it too, touching her chin and curling the corners of her mouth.

He admires courageous people the most.

Then, Mills, who was standing next to the device, found himself enveloped in a pale purple halo, slowly rising into the air and floating towards the direction of the deity.

His heart started racing.

Having awareness is one thing, but actually maintaining calmness in practice is another.

After all, he was a majestic being capable of altering celestial phenomena. Whether or not he was a legendary deity, his power was enough to inspire awe.

When communicating with such a being, tension is inevitable.

As they drew closer, Mills lowered his head slightly, peering through the edge of his eye at the gradually clearing figure, and was astonished to find that this god seemed... very kind?

That was a young woman with long, bright red hair. She wasn't as solemn, dignified, or unapproachable as I had imagined. She was wearing a light pink apron and holding something that looked like a spatula... That must be a spatula, right? There was half a vegetable leaf stuck to it.

Rather than calling her a god, she's more like a young girl who just stepped out of the kitchen.

Beside the girl stood a young man with a gentle smile on his face. He also exuded no imposing aura. If it weren't for the dark moon hanging high in the sky, no one would associate these two people with the legendary gods.

So this is God?

For some reason, Mills felt his tension lessen considerably.

"Your Excellencies?"

After carefully considering the words, Mills chose one with religious connotations, feeling that he had to show sufficient respect for whatever he saw.

“We are not the kind of gods you think we are… That’s a bit complicated to explain, but anyway, tell me what you want to do first.”

Lani wasn't very good at communicating with strangers, so Lin Lu took over the task. After thinking for a moment, she gently reassured her, "Don't be afraid or nervous. I like your courage, so you can relax."

"..."

Faced with the young man's gentle smile, Mills felt flattered. He paused for a moment before cautiously saying, "I would like to make a deal with you."

A deal with the gods?

Lin Lu's gaze swept over the city below, which was gradually becoming chaotic, and the look of appreciation in her eyes deepened.

"Tell me."

“I would like to ask you to allow the residents of Saltwind City to leave the city. If you agree, I am willing to offer you the treasures of Iberia.”

As soon as he said it, Mills clenched his fist, hoping to get the answer he wanted.

He wasn't sure if the being wielding unimaginable power would even look down on the so-called treasure, but it was his only bargaining chip, and he had no other choice.

"What treasure?"

The Iberian treasure has quite a reputation, and Lin Lu immediately became somewhat interested. Could this be considered an unexpected gain? Although the Golden Tree family is now large and wealthy and doesn't lack resources.

But the idea of ​​treasure is something that sounds delightful.

"It is a creation from the glorious Iberian era before the Great Tranquility..."

Mills suppressed his inner turmoil and uttered a name that had a rather legendary feel to it.

"The Lost Golden Fleet".

Chapter 243 The Lost Golden Ship

The Golden Fleet is a legendary term that has left a significant mark on the historical records of various continental nations.

It is said that before the Great Tranquility, Iberia was extremely powerful, with many technological advancements even surpassing those of other countries. They possessed the most powerful naval fleet, sailing the seas in giant steel warships.

The increase in strength brought with it greater ambitions. Supported by its powerful national strength, the Iberian royal family began to expand its army on a large scale and set its sights on the mysterious and unpredictable sea.

The Golden Fleet and the Deep-Sea City Project were born out of this need.

Cities like Saltwind, specifically designed and built for the marine environment, rarely circulate news of themselves. In contrast, the Golden Fleet is renowned because it was highly anticipated by the Iberian leadership, who wanted to use it to conquer the sea and land. After its completion, it was publicized to showcase Iberia's glory.

Therefore, the world's strongest countries at the time had received news about the Golden Fleet and were therefore quite wary of it.

Actually, Lin Lu had a little doubt about this.

As a land-based nation that has benefited from Agor technology, it is no surprise that Iberia's understanding of the ocean is among the world's most advanced.

But the most powerful naval fleet and all that...

Herein lies a very subtle issue: other countries simply don't have navies...

Even the Yan Kingdom, which also had contact with Hai Si, did not build a large fleet; they focused more on solving problems on land itself.

In this way, the Iberian Golden Fleet is undoubtedly the strongest, because it is the only large naval fleet in the world, and there is no one to compete with it. If it is not number one, then who is?

Despite its resounding reputation, the true capabilities of this golden fleet remain questionable.

Especially after learning about Iberia's rise to power, Lin Lu's suspicions deepened.

Even if the so-called Golden Fleet is strong, can it possibly surpass Agor, the host family?

Even Agor was struggling to cope with the threat from the Sea Siege, so it seemed impossible for Iberia to conquer the sea with just a fleet.

However, it wouldn't be accurate to say it has absolutely no value.

After all, it was a technological marvel of the Iberian Golden Age, built to conquer the seas. Whether it could be realized or not is another matter, but its size is what it is. At the very least, it could be used as a troop transport ship.

To deal with the Sea Siege, going deep into the sea is necessary. However, the Golden Tree doesn't have much technical expertise in naval warfare, so they can't just have all their operators swim out to sea on their own.

In this situation, it would be ideal to have a sea base capable of supporting the Golden Tree's army, and the existence of the Golden Fleet can serve this purpose perfectly.

Mills was unaware that his most important asset was already synonymous with the troop transport ship in Lin Lu's eyes. He was being dragged into the air by gravity magic, his fists clenched tightly, like a prisoner awaiting sentencing, his heart filled with trepidation.

If these two 'deities' don't value his offer, then he'll truly be out of options.

This was a gamble, betting his entire fortune.

Fortunately, he made the right bet.

Regardless of Lin Lu's true feelings, the value of the Golden Fleet was still considerable, and thus, he received the answer he desired.

“Tell me about the Golden Fleet in detail. In exchange, we can grant your request: the Deep Sea Church will disappear from Saltwind City, and all residents here will be free to choose whether to leave or stay.”

"..."

Lani pursed her lips, her eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

So you weren't the one who supported the arrival of the Dark Moon, were you?

Even she felt a lot of pressure from the application of authority on this scale. She had originally wanted to resolve the issue as soon as possible, but these two were still talking about it here.

Don't you know how much trouble she's having?

However, she didn't say anything, because she was already used to Lin Lu's unpredictable nature.

Dark Moon's consumption is high, but it's not a big problem if it just needs to sustain itself for a while longer. She was too lazy to explain further.

"Yes Yes!"

The veins on Mills's thin arms bulged, and his whole demeanor perked up.

He didn't consider whether the other party was lying to him. What need would someone with such great power have to deceive him?

Suppressing his excitement, he began to recount what he knew.

"Before the Great Tranquility, Iberia had received some technology from Agor. It was a glorious period, with all sorts of new technologies emerging at an explosive rate, which also gave the royal family greater ambitions."

"Thus, the Golden Fleet appeared. From the moment it was built, it was given the mission of conquering the sea and opening up the future. Those involved in the project firmly believed that it could push Iberia to an unprecedented peak."

"This is not just a hope, but something that is truly possible. If the Great Tranquility had not occurred, perhaps that grand ambition could have actually been realized."

When the past was mentioned, Mills' eyes became somewhat dazed, as if recalling a glorious era that had vanished into history, and his tone became low.

"Are you serious?"

Lin Lu's expression immediately turned strange. He didn't know what this guy's identity was or what role he played in Iberia back then, but knowing so much information meant he couldn't be an unknown person, and it was impossible for him not to know about Hai Si and Agor.

Since you know that, how dare you say such a thing?

Who gave them the confidence to conquer the sea?

What's in the sea? There are sea creatures and Agor.

Putting aside the issue of the Sea Kingdom, let's just talk about Agor. Iberia's rise to glory was due to the technology that came from there. Why do they think they can conquer a sea kingdom with even better technology after only a few decades of development?

Starting with Agor's technology, how did they become so arrogant in just a few years? Do they think they're invincible? They think they can wipe out both Haisi and Agor just by building a fleet?

Even in dreams, this isn't how it's done.