Man on the ark, forced to become king

Who could have imagined that this formidable army, forged through countless trials, whose brave and fearless warriors were willing to sacrifice their lives for Agor, would ultimately not die at the hands of Hai Si, but at the hands of their own men?

The hatred they carried was orchestrated by Agor's higher-ups; the so-called glory simply did not exist.

The sharpest blades are actually nothing more than a bunch of cheap consumables.

Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous...

Goredia simply couldn't understand why the Agor leadership would do such a thing, just to save resources, by personally pushing their own people into the abyss of darkness and then making them the victims.

Even after killing just one sea god, and before the crisis for the Sea Heirs was over, those people couldn't wait to turn their swords and spears on the exhausted warriors returning from the battlefield, intending to wipe them all out.

What Goredia found most unacceptable was that, although she was unaware of the truth, she was involved in the Deepsea Hunters' plan.

The title of Scientific Research Administrator is responsible for technological research. She participated in the Deep Sea Hunter experiment in order to create stronger warriors to fight against the Sea King. To this end, she did not hesitate to personally take the lead and use herself as the initial test subject for modification.

Originally, this should have been an honor...

However, the end result of doing so was that countless young people in Agor were dragged into the abyss by the Deep Sea Hunter Project, struggling in pain and hatred, and being deceived into going to the most dangerous battlefield without knowing anything about it.

What did she do?

This is not glory; it is clearly opening Pandora's box, because countless people lost their lives due to the experimental program she participated in.

Unbeknownst to her, her hands were stained with the blood of her compatriots. Just thinking about it made her feel as if she could see her deceased comrades and the young people who did not survive the experiment appear before her eyes, cursing them with hatred.

Go back to Agor?

How could she possibly bring this up in front of Skadi and Laurentina? She didn't even dare to look them in the eye.

"I'm... alright, after all, becoming a Deepsea Hunter was my own choice."

Laurentina forced a bitter smile, glanced furtively at Skadi who was silently holding a water glass beside her, and sighed, "But Skadi, and those of our fallen comrades, there has to be an explanation."

"Captain, don't overthink it. You weren't the one who devised the plan. Strictly speaking, you're also one of the victims. There's no need for you to take the blame for those people."

"Skadi, you..."

“I hold no grudge against you, Gretia.”

Skadi held her water glass and took a small sip, looking serene, as if she hadn't taken the matter to heart.

"Now I have a brand new life, a brand new beginning, and I will not dwell on the hatred of the past."

"The Golden Tree is about to launch a war against the Sea Sibs, with the ultimate goal of completely destroying them, and I will participate in it."

"Then, once the war is over, I will apply for a long-term field mission to completely annihilate the Deep Sea Church."

"And... what about Agor?"

Goredia turned around, lowered her head slightly, her expression was gloomy, and her spirits had dropped significantly, making her look somewhat dejected.

"I learned a saying on land: 'Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor.'"

Skadi put down her water glass, raised her head, looked directly into Gretia's eyes, and said solemnly, "Agor's ordinary compatriots have nothing to do with this matter, and I do not regret fighting to protect them."

"However, I will find a way to return to Agor and kill every single one of the masterminds behind the Deepsea Hunter Project once I have finished what I did on land."

The answer was very Skadi-esque, and Goredia wasn't surprised at all; in fact, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Hatred should be washed away with blood. This applies to Haisi, as well as to the high-ranking officials and scholars of Agor. At least Skadi did not extend that hatred to the common people of Agor, which is already the best outcome.

only……

“You can’t fight Agor on your own. You haven’t been exposed to the deeper levels and don’t understand how terrifying they are. Even if Laurentina and I joined in, it would be very difficult to do it.”

"It wasn't me."

Skadi blinked, tilted her head, and looked puzzled.

"I am now the Forge Knight of the Golden Tree, and when necessary, I will of course draw upon the power of the Golden Tree."

"Lin Lu said he would help me."

Go find Agor for revenge yourself? She's just not good at thinking about complicated things, but she's not a simple-minded fool. Why would she do something like that?

Besides, back in Agor, the deep-sea hunters always acted collectively and fought in teams, so why insist on fighting alone?

"..."

Upon hearing Skadi mention that name, Gladys opened her mouth, a hint of awe flashing in her eyes. The destructive lightning that enveloped the sea, the incredible lava eruption, and the land reclamation had left such a deep impression on her that it had not faded even now.

Indeed, with the help of the Golden Tree, it might be possible to find and eliminate everyone involved in the plan.

Although Agor possesses many forbidden weapons that he rarely uses, it's hard to say whether those things will be effective against that man.

The three of them were no match for Agor, but the Golden Tree could. Not only were there monsters like Lin Lu here, but other slightly weaker powerhouses were also everywhere. She saw two of them as soon as she arrived.

"Can I participate in the war against Haisi?"

After thinking for a while, Goredia asked softly, her expression a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

She no longer wanted to go back to Agor to defend the country. The actions of the Agor leadership were truly disheartening, and even she felt disheartened.

Who would want to continue working for a country that can kill soldiers who have given their lives for it at will?

When defending one's homeland becomes a wrong thing, even the strongest belief will collapse.

If she didn't completely eliminate all the masterminds behind these crimes, Grétia felt she would have no face to return to her homeland, let alone face her compatriots, even though they knew nothing about the truth.

However, as she told Skadi, her strength was simply insufficient to confront Agor and cleanse those sinful figures behind the scenes; only by relying on the equally powerful Golden Tree could she possibly achieve her goal.

Therefore, she needs greater power and a new identity.

After all, she and Skadi are different.

She wasn't quite sure what the exact position of a Forge Knight was, but judging from Skadi's soaring strength and her demeanor, it was probably not low, and she was certainly qualified to seek help from the Golden Tree and its powerful members.

As for her and Laurentina, they weren't even subjects of the Golden Tree, so how could they be qualified?

After much deliberation, Gladys decided that she should first join the Golden Tree and obtain a basic status before trying to improve her position. After all, in her mind, a large land organization with many powerful members who could rival Agor was unlikely to mobilize too many people based on the opinions of ordinary members.

Only by standing at a sufficiently high position can they draw upon the power of the golden tree to achieve their goals.

So, how can you quickly improve your status in the Golden Tree?

There is only one answer, and that is meritorious service!

No matter where you are, what country you are in, or what organization you are in, the principle of promotion based on merit is always true; this theory applies at all times.

As for Goredia, there was no research environment on land like Agor's. Even if she was willing to contribute, there was no fertile ground for it to be realized. Moreover, since becoming a deep-sea hunter, she had spent most of her time on the front lines of the battlefield and had not done any scientific research for a long time. It would not be easy for her to pick up her old profession again.

Therefore, there is only one way left to earn merit – participate in war.

For soldiers, the battlefield is always the best place to earn merit; just one major battle is enough to accumulate considerable achievements.

The fact that the Golden Tree is planning to wage war against Hai Si presents an excellent opportunity.

"Of course you can, why not?"

Skadi had no idea that her old boss had gone through a mental storm in such a short time, thinking about all sorts of things. She didn't have such complicated thoughts, and answered very decisively.

The Golden Tree never refuses to let capable people join. With the blessing of the Golden Tree, there is not much to worry about, even betrayal.

In her opinion, with Goredia's strength, her power would increase even further after receiving the blessing, and she could easily join the Golden Tree and enter the battlefield; no one would refuse.

"What about me? Can I do it too?"

Laurentina quickly raised her hand to ask a question.

She didn't have as many thoughts as Greta; she just didn't want to leave the captain and Skadi who had always taken care of her. After all, they were probably the only people she was close to.

"sure."

Scratching her head, Skadi was a little confused as to why they had such a question, but she still patiently explained the process of joining the Golden Tree to the two of them, and then added, "I'll take you to the Human Resources Department in a bit, but which department you go to is up to you."

"Field Operations Department, of course! I don't want to be stuck in one place!"

Laurentina blurted out without thinking, then seemed to remember something and whispered, "What department is your Forge Knight in? Can I come with you?"

"I don't know."

Skadi thought for a moment and suddenly realized that she herself was not very clear about the specific division of the Forge Knights, which made her somewhat embarrassed.

"The Forge Knights are an independent elite force responsible for handling high-difficulty missions that ordinary operators cannot complete. They require a high level of individual skill, and there seem to be other explanations as well."

"In terms of strength alone, you should have no problem. As for other conditions... I don't know. I'll have to ask around."

"That's just like the deep sea..."

Halfway through her sentence, Laurentina suddenly remembered that the truth about the Deepsea Hunters wasn't what they previously knew. Her expression darkened, and she stopped talking. After thinking for a moment, she felt a little worried.

"Am I really that good at individual skills? You're so amazing, yet you're the Crucible Knight, and I..."

In the past, she didn't think her strength was flawed. She might not have been that strong, but she wouldn't be considered weak among the deep-sea hunters. Ranking among the top wouldn't have been a problem.

But after arriving on land and witnessing firsthand those destructive spells that exceeded the limits of comprehension, that confidence vanished without a trace.

Putting aside other things, Skadi is now far stronger than she was back in the Deep Sea; even the Captain is no match for her, making her own strength seem even more insignificant...

"My strength only increased to this level after I joined the Golden Tree."

Skadi tried to explain why she had become stronger, but then realized that all the theoretical explanations about her physical changes that she had heard in the medical department had been forgotten. She couldn't say that she hadn't remembered any of them, but she only had a vague and incomplete understanding of them, and she couldn't even articulate them.

Left with no other choice, she could only use the theory that was universally applicable throughout the Golden Tree as an explanation. She had heard it so many times, and it was quite simple, so she didn't need to memorize it and could recall it.

“Every operator who joins the Golden Tree will receive a Golden Tree Blessing, which can greatly enhance their original strength and allow them to continuously grow stronger through combat. After receiving the blessing, your strength will definitely increase significantly.”

"Is there such a thing?"