Man on the ark, forced to become king

“In the past, the Sea Siege had devoured many members of the Deep Sea Church, as well as some people from Agor. Their memories were preserved by the Great Clan. The leader obtained these memories from Isamara and then told me about them.”

Skadi's expression remained unchanged; she had never expected to persuade Goredia with just a few words.

She prefers to solve problems through direct combat rather than through verbal explanations.

So she removed the greatsword from her back, held it in her hand, and prepared to fight.

"So, everything you're saying is what he told you?"

Goredia looked at the man not far away with a cold gaze, a hint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes.

Skadi simply didn't believe what she was saying. How could Agor treat his own people in such a way?

If those things really happened, how could she, as the chief scientific officer and chief architect of the war, be completely unaware of them?

This makes no sense!

In her view, Skadi must have been bewitched by the cunning land people to believe in things that didn't exist at all!

Coveting the power of the Seachilds, conducting forbidden experiments, deliberately provoking conflict between humans and the Seachilds, and using cruel and dark methods against his own people in order to deal with the Seachilds who are hostile to humans... If all of this is true, then wouldn't that mean that Agor is the culprit who caused the disaster?!

She simply couldn't accept this conclusion!

So... it must be fake!

"Deep-sea hunters, we are bound by blood. Verbal disputes are meaningless; our swords will convey our thoughts and beliefs."

Skadi gripped her greatsword tightly, a faint golden light flowing across her exposed skin.

Ding!

The spear and sword clashed, sparking bright flames, and the shockwave caused the ground beneath their feet to crack.

"..."

Laurentina stood there blankly, opened her mouth, but found that she couldn't utter a single word.

She trusted her captain, but there were no loopholes in what Skadi said, and upon closer examination, it seemed quite true.

So, what has she been doing all her life?

With his mind a complete blank and lost in confusion, the hunter clutched his weapon, his eyes reflecting the sparks of the spear and sword, motionless.

She didn't know what to say, or who to help.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

Sparks flew as weapons clashed, and the impact of limbs produced dull thuds.

While Goredia had a clear advantage in speed and technique, Skadi's strength far surpassed hers, compensating for her lack of speed.

Although they were fighting, neither side intended to attack the vital points, and for a time the situation was somewhat deadlocked, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.

Zheng!

The air hummed and howled as a pair of golden wings materialized out of thin air, lifting Skadi's body, pulling her into the air, and then rapidly plummeting down.

boom!

A sonic boom, visible to the naked eye, suddenly exploded. Gladys vanished instantly, a violent hurricane swirling around her. She reappeared, using the momentum from her rapid movement to withstand Skadi's attack.

The earth trembled, then collapsed with a roar, forming a cracked semicircle centered on the two people.

As the smoke cleared, Skadi held her sword firmly in one hand, bracing the spear, while her free hand clenched into a fist and rested in front of Goredia's lower abdomen.

"you win."

With a complex expression, Goredia spoke softly, releasing her grip and letting the heavy spear crash to the ground.

Compared to before, Skadi's power has increased by more than one level, completely surpassing her, and the outcome will not change even if the fight continues.

She lost, and that was that; she wouldn't deny her defeat.

In the instant the battle raged, she did indeed sense a familiar aura emanating from Skadi, much like the sea god they had faced in that war.

Therefore, no matter how unwilling she was to face it, she had to admit that what Skadi had said before was largely true.

But if all of that is true, then what about the things she clung to in the past?

All her achievements, all her beliefs, all her perseverance have become a joke.

The Deep Sea Hunters are nothing more than expendable, cheap weapons, and cannon fodder created by Agor through cruel methods.

The invasion of sea creatures stems from human greed.

Agor, who appears to be a victim, is actually the culprit behind the disaster.

Their perceived glory and protection, the beliefs they upheld, were fabricated stories from the very beginning; they never existed.

“Miss Goredia, you should know that I have no reason to deceive you, and what value do you have in being deceived by me?”

Lin Lu's voice came from afar, reaching Goredia's ears, and became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

"I was too lazy to explain all this to you; it's pointless."

“However, for Skadi’s sake, I don’t mind doing more. If you have any doubts, I can show you the memory data I obtained from Isamara. The facts are there, and whether you accept them or not, it doesn’t change the fact that they exist.”

"Do you want to see it for yourself?"

Chapter 251 Doctor, you still have a lot of work to do...

Do you want to or not?

Of course she wanted to. Unlike Skadi and the others, Goredia held a high position in Agor and had dedicated half her life to her homeland. She simply couldn't accept what Skadi was saying, even though she knew it might be true...

"I want to take a look."

Ultimately, Goredia agreed and prepared to see for herself the information about Agor extracted from Isamara's memories.

She cautiously observed Lin Lu's expression, feeling as if she had returned to her youth, when she had just joined Agor's research institute and was filled with trepidation in front of those highly knowledgeable scholars.

In comparison, Lin Lu's intimidation effect on her was even stronger.

After all, saying or doing the wrong thing in the research institute might at most draw some sarcastic remarks, but this person could probably take her life with a wave of their hand.

She knew that Lin Lu was telling the truth. In front of such a powerful figure who could easily destroy an entire land, her status and position were of no use. If it weren't for Skadi, she might not even have the right to stand here.

In the face of absolute power, the weak have no voice.

"Let's go then."

Lin Lu didn't say anything more. Just as he said, if it weren't for Skadi's sake, he wouldn't have been so easy to talk to.

Of course, part of the reason was that he wanted to bring Gladia and Specter into the Golden Tree as usable combat forces. With a major battle approaching, the more powerful people the better.

These two deep-sea hunters are quite strong and experienced in dealing with sea creatures. They only need a little strengthening to be useful.

"how should I do?"

Goredia asked cautiously, "The technology to read memories doesn't exist in Agor. I know nothing about it, let alone how to cooperate."

"You don't need to do anything. I will take you to the Golden Tree, where you will see what you want to know."

Lin Lu glanced at Kal'tsit, and seeing her nod, she immediately stopped wasting time. With a wave of her hand, a layer of golden mist fell from the sky, enveloping Skadi, Laurentina, and Grandia.

Isamara's memories are stored in the Golden Tree, so they can't be seen here. It's perfect to bring her back to the Golden Tree; once we get there, it will be too late to leave...

……

The soft golden light completely enveloped our vision before quietly dissipating.

Goredia felt her body suddenly relax, as if she were soaking in warm water, every pore opening up, and a long-lost sense of ease bursting forth from within.

The light that had obscured the view dispersed, revealing a gigantic golden tree, incredibly thick, stretching from the earth to the sky like a giant pillar supporting the heavens. Warm rays of light poured down from its deep branches and leaves, falling on us, much more comfortable than sunlight.

The Golden Tree... This is the Golden Tree?

It really is just like its name...

These enormous trees were more magnificent than any of the wonders she had seen in the deep sea, and even Agor's Sunforged Machines were far more awe-inspiring.

This tree completely replaced the sun's presence; an incredibly rich life force flowed through the air, revitalizing bodies weakened by environmental problems on land.

It's truly unbelievable.

"Hey, you're back?"

A flirtatious female voice came from not far away. Just as Gretia was recovering from the shock of the golden tree, she looked in the direction of the voice and saw a scantily clad white-haired girl waving in her direction, carrying a strange metal object.

The girl looked somewhat lazy and listless, her purple eyes half-open and half-closed, and she even yawned. However, the moment Goredia saw her, her body instinctively tensed up, and an extremely dangerous feeling rose from the depths of her heart.

Like a herbivorous cow or sheep encountering a tiger in the jungle, the oppression from the very essence of life constantly reminds her that this petite girl is also an absolute monster, whose strength is undoubtedly far superior to hers.

What are you doing?

Lin Lu felt a strange sense of unease when she realized that someone with seemingly inexhaustible energy could also experience such lethargy.

This guy, could he possibly get tired?

"The engineering department came up with a design for a new weapon, but Kroos couldn't handle it on her own, so she asked me to help. It took me several days to get a prototype."

Nian yawned and waved her hand listlessly. Although her tone was complaining, her expression clearly showed that she was also enjoying herself.

"Alright, I won't say any more to you. I'll take this thing over first; there's a lot more to do later."

As he spoke, the god in charge of casting walked towards the engineering department with his hands behind his back and his head drooping, like an old man taking a stroll in the park.