Man on the ark, forced to become king

So what we need to do now is not difficult at all. It's just a matter of assembling the processed parts according to the blueprints, which is a bit like doing a jigsaw puzzle.

The next step can only be carried out after the overall framework is roughly completed, which is a relatively technology-dependent process.

Time passes little by little.

From the initial emptiness, a rather petite human-shaped outline gradually appeared on the table.

—Although the proud and aloof Miss Lani probably wished that her doll's body could be a little bit 'imposing', Lin Lu still felt that this matter should respect the original work.

He had never seen Lani's true form in person, so this doll was designed based on the one she used in the border region, emphasizing its small and exquisite size.

Of course, some artistic processing is still needed in terms of appearance; after all, it has to look like a normal person, right?

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While things were going very well at the Golden Tree, at the same time, the girls' party was also held in the Golden Tree courtyard in Lungmen after a short preparation. There were only three people participating: Hoshiguma, Chen, and Jiu.

Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere, Jiu seemed to be in much better shape and gradually joined in Chen and Hoshiguma's conversation.

"Speaking of which, Lin Lu is really a nice person."

As they were talking, Hoshiguma suddenly turned the topic to Lin Lu, took a sip of her drink, and spoke with a slightly complicated tone.

She remembered that not long ago, Lin Lu had specifically asked for the amulet she always carried. At that time, he seemed to be just a somewhat mysterious Penguin Logistics courier. Unexpectedly, in less than a month, when they met again, not only had his strength undergone earth-shattering changes, but his status had also risen to the point where he could chat and laugh with the big shots who controlled the Dragon Gate. It was truly amazing.

"Of course, you probably won't find another person as good as Lin Lu."

Chen wholeheartedly agreed. To be honest, she couldn't quite put her finger on what was so good about it, but she just felt very comfortable around Lin Lu, as if she could let go of all her burdens and masks just by being by his side.

"Mr. Lin is indeed a good person."

Jiu held the wine glass, her eyes sparkling, and nodded slightly.

Lin Lu was her savior, and she took her in when she was abandoned by Longmen. Naturally, she couldn't say anything bad about her. Although she was worried, she was still very grateful to Lin Lu as a person.

"right."

Hoshiguma downed the drink in one gulp, her face flushing slightly from the alcohol, and her eyes taking on a somewhat hazy look.

From the beginning until now, she has been the one who has drunk the most, drinking one cup after another almost without stopping. Even the demons, who are skilled at drinking, cannot be completely immune to alcohol.

"Let me tell you, Lin Lu even specifically asked for my personal items. I've always suspected that he might have feelings for me."

"puff--!"

Chen Gang spat out the wine he had just drunk, and Jiu hurriedly dodged, almost getting soaked.

"Cough, cough, when did this happen? How come I didn't know?"

Upon suddenly hearing this 'amazing' laugh from Hoshiguma's mouth, Chen couldn't hold back and completely lost his composure.

Demanding a girl's personal items—what a perverted act!

"Huh? Don't you know? It's that wooden plaque, the amulet. I've been wearing it every day for a long time."

Hoshiguma gave Chen a strange look, not understanding what she was surprised about.

"Is this like this..."

Realizing that he might have misunderstood, Chen avoided eye contact and quickly changed the subject.

"If it's just that, how can we conclude that Lin Lu likes you?"

"Who knows? That's just how I feel."

Hoshiguma shrugged and made no attempt to avoid the topic.

"To be honest, Lin Lu is really a good person. I'm planning to ask him in person when I have the chance. If he really thinks that way, then it's not a bad thing."

"what?"

Chen's hand holding the cup froze in mid-air. His eyes widened, his face blank, and he stared dumbfounded at Hoshiguma, who seemed to have said something incredible. He was completely dumbfounded.

What's going on, little sister?

I treated you as a friend, and now you want to be my teacher's wife?

Chapter 146 The topic gradually became strange.

Is Lin Lu a good person?

Or to put it another way, is he someone I can trust and entrust my future to?

There seems to be no need to discuss this issue—at least that's true for Chen. She has no doubt about whether Lin Lu can be trusted, and she doesn't even have such thoughts.

Before Lin Lu drew her Crimson Sky Sword and first revealed her uniqueness, their shared living had already lasted for several months.

At that time, Officer Chen, who had only recently joined the Guard Bureau, already thought his roommate's character was completely acceptable and had earned him a lot of goodwill.

Despite her seemingly casual and carefree attitude towards life, she never caused trouble for others. All her private actions were perfectly planned within the 'private' category, so perfectly that Chen could hardly feel Lin Lu's presence as a roommate in daily life.

Some of the potential inconveniences of cohabitation between men and women did not occur in their lives at all.

Whether it's showering, using the toilet, cleaning, or managing personal belongings, the two people living in the same house seem to be two completely unrelated parallel lines, not interfering with each other. Their only interaction is the occasional greeting when they meet, nothing more. This is one of the reasons why Chen has never changed his place of residence.

The money issue is actually secondary; the main reason is that Chen is very satisfied with sharing an apartment with such a person, so there is no need to waste extra energy on it.

Chen wasn't good at socializing and couldn't say anything decent, but a top student from the Royal Guard Academy of Victoria couldn't be stupid; a lack of social experience didn't mean he was clueless.

How could such an ideal shared living environment happen so coincidentally in the lives of two people? Anyone with a little thought would know that one of them must be accommodating the other and has specifically adjusted their lifestyle and habits for this reason, which is why such a parallel line that only exists in imagination would appear.

Although he didn't say it, Chen was actually anxious about this concession, and that's how his goodwill was built up little by little.

So gradually she stopped being as wary of Lin Lu as she had been at the beginning.

This goodwill reached its peak after Lin Lu demonstrated her power and clearly stated that she would help her find her sister and resolve the grudges from back then.

The girl's mind was actually very simple. Unlike Wei Yanwu, who was cunning and always had endless schemes in his mind, the young dragon still followed the simplest interpersonal relationship - you are good to me, I am good to you, it's that simple and unpretentious.

For her now, Lin Lu is not only her roommate, but also her mentor who taught her magic and swordsmanship, as well as a benefactor who was willing to help her resolve her inner conflicts. She already had a high level of affection for Lin Lu before.

Perhaps she herself didn't realize that Lin Lu had unknowingly occupied a very important place and weight in her heart, and had even become a part of her life.

When did living with him become a habit?

Chen was unaware that she had almost never thought deeply about the relationship between the two of them, and simply took it for granted.

But when Hoshiguma, slightly tipsy, jokingly said, "It doesn't seem like it's not a bad idea?" Chen suddenly realized that she cared so much. It was clearly a joke, but she subconsciously took it seriously and couldn't even control herself from treating it as a joke.

Thinking about it carefully, something must have been off when Lin Lu said, "Wait for your master's wife to teach you."

She subconsciously resisted the appearance of a woman closer to her than herself in Lin Lu's life, and was wary of all related behaviors.

Is this normal?

Obviously not.

Common sense dictates that no one would expect such emotions to arise between students and teachers, or between friends; such feelings are typically associated with lovers or similar relationships.

After suddenly realizing that something was wrong, Chen panicked for a moment and almost knocked over her wine glass. Fortunately, her years of training allowed her to maintain her composure and not lose her composure.

"Just kidding, just kidding."

Staring intently at by Chen, whose brain was in a semi-shutdown state, even the usually carefree Hoshiguma felt extremely uncomfortable. She quickly chuckled and tried to brush the matter off.

She was just saying it casually. How could she possibly ask someone directly in person about something like that? What if she was just imagining things or something else? How could they ever see each other again? Wouldn't they even lose a friend?

If we really want to confirm it, we'll have to observe it slowly over time. If there are any similar signs, they can't be completely hidden. They'll eventually come to light. Hoshiguma doesn't want to lose a true friend because of this—don't be fooled by her personality, which seems to allow her to talk to anyone. In reality, she doesn't have many friends she truly trusts.

However, although he didn't intend to actually ask Lin Lu in person if that was true, Hoshiguma's words weren't entirely a joke.

How many truths are spoken in the form of jokes?

If Lin Lu really has this intention, then she will seriously consider it, and there is a high probability that she will agree directly.

In any case, given her age, it was indeed time for her to consider these things. In many places, women her age are already mothers, while she has never even been in a relationship. Both her personality and figure are intimidating, a fact that Hoshiguma herself is well aware of. Therefore, she has hardly thought about these matters, because thinking about them is pointless.

Few people could accept that their wife is taller and stronger than them, incredibly strong, and has a habit of drinking frequently. Most importantly, she is a police officer in the Imperial Guard, who has almost no holidays and works all the time.

In any case, Hoshiguma has always been pessimistic about her own love life. If Lin Lu really has feelings for her, then she has no reason to refuse.

Finding someone who accepts her is difficult enough, let alone someone she has strong feelings for. Where can you find such a stroke of good fortune?

The Oni clan has always been straightforward in their actions. If they discover that Lin Lu really has this tendency, then Hoshiguma thinks that if necessary, it wouldn't be a bad idea for her to take the initiative a little.

but……

Hoshiguma smiled as she filled the glass with wine, her eyes seemingly glancing unintentionally at Chen's dazed expression, her feelings somewhat complicated.

As far as she knew, Lin Lu was now Chen's tutor, and the two had been good friends before.

But is it really reasonable for a joke to elicit such a strong reaction in a teacher-student or friend relationship?

This is practically a direct statement; anyone who isn't blind can sense something's off—even a blind person could probably figure it out after hearing it.

There is a problem, there is definitely a problem!

"I... I knew it! How could something like this be done so hastily..."

Chen, who had just come to his senses, gave a dry reply, feeling parched and thirsty. He was not good at socializing to begin with, and now he could hardly come up with a decent sentence.

She knew that the best course of action in this situation was to quickly say something to change the subject and steer the discussion away from the main point.

But what should I say?

And just letting it all go like that feels a bit unfair...