I am on the Ark, a succubus, pure and innocent.

Bai Yue chuckled: "What are you worried about? I'm telling you, if you can't even bring yourself to harm me, how could you possibly harm someone you knew well before who has committed a crime?"

Froststar fell completely silent.

"Oh, don't worry," Bai Yue comforted her, squeezing her hand. "Your dad has lived for so many years, he's seen it all, and he's so strong, no one can hurt him. He'll just be a little upset at most."

"There's nothing we can do about it. If you go, at most one more person will be sad."

"Then I can always be with him, right?" Froststar said sullenly.

"No way!" Bai Yue put one hand on her hip and said righteously, "If you're sad, I'll feel bad too. I just won't let you go! If you don't listen, I'll order you around!"

This is the first time... Frostnova thought, this is the first time he has ever wanted to 'command' himself not to do something when he clearly knows what he wants to do.

This possessiveness is so blatant! Does she really see herself as an object?

But even though she should be angry, Frostnova couldn't show any emotion, not even pretending. Instead, a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

"Heh..." A very soft laugh escaped her lips, a mixture of distress and helplessness, but she still chose to comply: "Okay, I'll listen to you this once."

Then I'll listen to you this once... Hehe, she didn't even know why she didn't laugh out loud when she said that.

Of course, it was a self-deprecating laugh.

Ever since that night in the ruined city when this little rascal caught her, she hadn't been able to refuse him even once. Thinking about it that way... could it be that she was some kind of woman who was easy to handle?

Her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Bai Yue smiled with satisfaction: "That's right." He happily swung his hand, which was clasped with Shuangxing's.

This is what Bozokast saw when he looked back into the distance.

Looking at the smug smile of the succubus brat and the doting expression on his daughter's face, he felt an intense itch in his Originium-enriched left arm, desperately needing a fleshy punching bag to relieve the itch.

Unfortunately, the daughter protected him, so he couldn't hit her.

Feeling that his beloved daughter had turned out to be a black-hearted woman, Bozhuokastie walked sullenly to the front of the line.

Suddenly, his upgraded senses detected something amiss ahead, and he immediately pointed his halberd at an abandoned building: "Come out, there will be no second warning!"

A figure immediately ran out of the building, raised his hands, and said:

"No, no, no, Patriot, don't be impulsive. I wouldn't dare to have any ill intentions towards you. I'm here on behalf of a very important person. Would you please listen to me for a few minutes?"

Bozhuokast looked at his thin, frail body, sheathed his halberd, and said coldly, "Speak."

The thin Ursus messenger breathed a sigh of relief, then straightened his posture and said solemnly, "Your Excellency Patriot, I am here to speak with you on behalf of a great man whose name I cannot reveal."

"I wonder if you know Ulrich?"

Chapter 105 A Bloodstained Gift

Upon reaching the edge of the core city, the Sarkaz forces began to separate from the Reunion forces, each heading down a different path.

Bozokas paused, turning back to look at the end of the Sarkaz procession, but as wave after wave of Sarkaz passed by, his hand clenched and unclenched, yet he still couldn't see the person he wanted to see.

Do you really want to see him?

He asked himself the question.

If you really want to see them, why stand at the very front of this line, and why grip your weapon tightly and then loosen it again?

So what if we actually see it?

Should we learn from Talulah's past mistake of being bewitched by the black serpent and plunge this halberd into the chest of that succubus brat in front of our daughter? Just for a calamity that hasn't even happened yet, or is only a possibility?

"..."

No, I can't.

Regardless of whether he felt indebted to me or not... well, there was some, but that wasn't the main point!

Just as he wouldn't kill Talulah before she made a mistake, just as he hated the fate he had fought against all his life, he wouldn't make any hasty conclusions before the outcome was clear.

Even if he does become the kind of evil person the messenger described in the future, that should be a decision for his future self.

Therefore, Bozokastie no longer hesitated and turned to follow the footsteps of the Reunion Movement. Compared to the troubles of the future, it was more important to continue the flame of hope in the present.

......

The Sarkaz team at the end.

Bai Yue glanced back at the shadows that were gradually becoming visible, frowned slightly, and patted Vishdale on the shoulder: "Vivi, someone's coming. I'll deal with them. You lead the team and keep going."

Vishdel lightly tapped the trigger of the gun, his fingertip barely touching it, and said with concern:

"Don't you need any help?"

"It's alright." Bai Yue shook her head, then called out to Kal'tsit and the two dragon girls beside her, "Chen Chen, you take Miss Talulah and go to Rhodes Island with Dr. Kal'tsit first. I'll follow you in a bit."

Chen Huijie was not about to agree. She immediately placed her hand on the hilt of the Crimson Sky Sword and said seriously, "I'll go with you."

"Hey, no need, no need." Bai Yue waved her hand: "It's not time to resort to violence yet. You can take Miss Talulah to Rhodes Island with peace of mind, and let Frostnova and me stay here."

Froststar raised an eyebrow and revealed a pleasant smile.

Chen Huijie ignored her expression, quickly thought for a moment, and then asked Bai Yue for confirmation: "Is it what the guy we let go before said?"

Bai Yue nodded: "Probably, otherwise they would have no reason to stay here with us and would have retreated long ago."

Talulah seemed thoughtful; this must be related to the matter of Duke Ulrich that Kosich had mentioned.

Tsk, it's hard to imagine. When did the Ursus Empire suddenly have such a ducal title? It's not in the noble registers I used to memorize. Where did it come from?

Kal'tsit nodded, not surprised that he knew her identity, but reminded her, "Well, let's go first, but, White, you must remember, there are no free gifts on this land, and Ursus is a land that eats people."

"Okay, okay, I understand." Bai Yue was somewhat indifferent. She would deal with whatever came her way. As long as they dared to offer benefits, she was willing to accept them.

I'm going to eat, eat, eat!

Then eat the sugar coating and fire the cannonball back.

Anyway, the Sarkaz are already notorious for breaking their promises, so what's the harm in adding another layer of ash to this charcoal?

The team continued to move forward.

Bai Yue and Shuang Xing remained where they were.

Bai Yue said calmly to the figures moving about in the gap between the buildings, "Come out. Don't make me say it a second time, or I won't be so gentle."

Froststar drew her sword and stabbed it into the ground. The ice spread outwards, turning the buildings on both sides into a frosty color.

Sensing the deadly chill and hearing the faint cracking sounds, the uniformed figures hidden within immediately emerged and spoke in the melodious Ursusese:

"Your esteemed son of Ulrich, the lower-ranking nobleman Pydlov sends his greetings. The situation is urgent, please forgive our intrusion."

His distinctive Ursus accent matched the chilling, icy atmosphere around him.

"Son of Ulrich".

Bai Yue read the name again, feeling inexplicably speechless. Auntie, how long has it been? It feels like the whole world already knows about this!

He gave a cold snort: "Even if you're being presumptuous, you've already come. Hurry up and explain your purpose. My patience is limited."

As Frostnova echoed his words, she slashed her sword across the ground, and Pydlov and the group behind him were immediately pressed against the throats by sharp ice spikes that rose from the ground.

Bai Yue's lips curled into a smile, feeling that she had successfully pulled off this stunt. She turned her head and gave Shuangxing an approving look.

Then, Pidlov also came to his senses. He took a step back and went around the icicle. Although his expression remained unchanged, the slight tremor at the corner of his mouth revealed that his heart was not at peace.

He tried to maintain his composure and gave a formulaic smile: "My lord, please calm down. We have no ill intentions on this trip. On the contrary, I have brought you an urgent warning."

"A warning?"

Bai Yue thought for a moment, but quickly shook his head. He couldn't think of an answer. The core city of Chernobog itself was full of problems, and anyone could get involved.

Seeing the puzzled look on his face, Pidlov didn't keep him in suspense any longer: "Yes, it's a warning from Grand Prince Baikal and the Third Army."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yue was even more confused. He knew that the Third Army was stationed not far outside the city, but who was Grand Duke Baikal and why was he being warned?

"Why?" Bai Yue asked, puzzled.

Pidlov sighed and explained, "Now that Talulah is in your hands, you must also know who the culprit is in this incident, right?"

"Mm." Bai Yue nodded slightly.

“That’s how it is.” Pidlov sighed repeatedly: “Although the Duke of Baikal and the Third Army, along with some other nobles, were merely innocent bystanders caught up in this conspiracy by the Duke of Kosiché, His Majesty Feodor clearly does not see it that way. Therefore, someone must be held responsible for this turmoil, and that person can only be the Duke of Baikal and his allies.”

"Without a doubt, this is a dirty reckoning by the Emperor and the Imperial Council."

Listening to his high-sounding words, Bai Yue almost couldn't hold back. Seriously, do you even dare to believe what you're saying? How are the words "Grand Duke" and "innocent" connected?

"Stop with the nonsense, get to the point!" Bai Yue waved his hand impatiently; he felt like his ears were going to get dirty if he listened any longer.

Pidlov wasn't surprised by his attitude, because he knew that what he was saying was nonsense, but these prerequisites were necessary for what he was about to do.

He took out a plain sheet of paper, respectfully handed it to him with both hands, and said:

"Grand Prince Baikal knew that he and his family were doomed. In his deep sorrow, he thought of you and chose to give you all his wealth, including his title."

"This gift comes at no cost. The Duke only hopes to add some glory to you and console himself for the regret of not being able to meet you in this life."

"..."

Chapter 106 The Cursed Wealth

Rhodes Island, inside the sanatorium run by Bai Yue.

The room was dimly lit and softly lit, with wooden furniture that shone with a warm luster throughout, cozy decorations everywhere, and thin, exquisite books on the bookshelves.

Further inside are several inner rooms.

At this moment, the innermost room is in use.

The room is furnished with various small pieces of furniture that even the Dulin people can use comfortably. There are no benches or chairs, but the floor is covered with a thick carpet, and one can sit on the floor around the low table in the middle.

"This is unbelievable..."

Lin Yuxia put down the thin paper containing a huge amount of information, gently stroked the little head resting on her lap, and looked at Shuangxing sitting opposite her with a gloomy expression:

“Miss Froststar, if I may be so bold, you shouldn’t have let Xiaoyue bring it back. This could very well be the spark that ignites a war. Don’t you understand?”

"Tsk." Froststar turned her head and muttered, "He insisted on having it, what could I do?"

Are you just going to go along with him like that?

Lin Yuxia originally wanted to reprimand her, but her reason told her that this kind of open scheme could not be avoided by simply refusing a useless note.

Moreover, compared to this, she recalled what she had seen and heard when she first entered Rhodes Island, and said with a headache:

"Let's leave that aside. But what about Talulah, the Sarkaz mercenaries, and you, a Reunion cadre? Has Rhodes Island lost even the most basic judgment?"

"Doing this is just asking for trouble."

"Ah, this." Froststar's expression relaxed a bit, and she nodded to Bai Yue, who was sleeping on her lap:

"Ask him. Talulah was captured by him, and the Sarkaz now recognize him as their leader. As for me... well, sorry, I didn't want to be here either, but there's nothing I can do. I was just captured by him too."

"Eh?"

Lin Yuxia paused in comforting Bai Yue, then quickly looked down and lifted his clothes, looking him over carefully, afraid that he might have some gruesome wounds.

After confirming that his body was still as fair and supple as when they last slept together, she looked at Froststar with a puzzled expression:

"Are you telling the truth? But... how is that possible? Talulah is so strong in the intelligence, and what about those Sarkaz? How could they possibly submit to Xiaoyue? How did they do it?"

Frostnova snapped out of her reverie at Talulah's subtle gesture toward Bai Yue and said unhappily, "Is Talulah really that strong? I don't think so. I'd say we're evenly matched."

Lin Yuxia didn't laugh at her, but nodded in agreement: "I know, intelligence indicates that you are one of the strongest warriors in the Reunion Movement."

"But that's precisely why I'm curious, how exactly did Xiaoyue do it?"

Froststar's face darkened. This really touched on her dark past. She crossed her arms and snorted, "I have nothing to say. If you want to know, just ask him yourself."

Lin Yuxia nodded, looked down at Bai Yue's sleeping face, and said softly, "I'll ask him when he wakes up."

dong dong!

There was a knock on the door to the inner room.

"White, are you inside? There's an emergency." It was Kal'tsit's voice.

Frostnova rose gracefully, took a few steps, opened the door, and greeted Kal'tsit outside with the air of a hostess: "Hello, Dr. Kal'tsit, please come in."

She turned to the side, allowing Kal'tsit to see what was inside.