Man on the ark, forced to become king

Talulah glanced at Kashena, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes, and shook her head firmly.

"Teacher, I can't accept this! One day, I will repay her for all the pain she caused me!"

"Then do it. No one will stop you, not even her."

Lin Lu was not surprised by this answer.

The tragedy that happened in Longmen back then was entirely orchestrated by Black Serpent. How could that deep-seated hatred be easily forgotten?

If she could truly let go, then she wouldn't be Talulah.

If one day Talulah were to acquire enough power, having lost her loved ones in tragedy and endured years of suffering, she would undoubtedly turn her blade against the source of the tragedy without hesitation.

However, he won't stop it, nor will the black snake.

It is because of this belief that Talulah perseveres and strives to become stronger and more mature, which is what they all hope to see.

Obsession can bring pain, but that's not necessarily a bad thing; it can also be a driving force for progress.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

The weight of the crown is not something that just anyone can bear.

"When that day comes, you will be able to take back everything you have lost, and I will help you."

"Until then, hold fast to your beliefs, Talulah."

"You need to learn more, master more, and become the person you aspire to be."

"Then, the corrupt rule will one day come to an end, and you will be crowned king."

Chapter 271 The one who holds power is the emperor.

"So, when did it start?"

Lin Lu, who appeared in avatar form, did not stay for long. The two golden leaves, which were not originally used to summon avatars, could not last long. So, after confirming the truth of what the black snake said, he took the initiative to dissipate the avatar, leaving the rest to Talulah and the black snake to think and discuss.

Golden specks of light scattered in the air, swirling in a dazzling spiral as the air flowed, before silently dissipating. Talulah pursed her lips and asked softly.

At least for this moment, she didn't want to directly fall out with the person she hated the most.

"After you came into his sights, the Ursus army group went into the ice field to conduct a carpet search. This was a scheme that he and I set up together. You should know that."

Faced with Talulah's doubts, Kasheena took on the role of a teacher, hiding nothing from her and offering explanations even for questions Talulah hadn't asked.

"Of course, this wasn't our initial plan, and we didn't intend to put you on the throne. But something happened, and it ended up the way it is now."

"Your teacher has personally dismantled the two army groups, turning them into scattered 'rebels' on the ice plains. It's time to close the net. The destruction of the army groups is just the beginning. The three grand dukes behind them are also fish caught in the net, just waiting to be pulled ashore so that their corpses can become the bridge for you to cross the insurmountable barrier."

"I knew the teacher had set a trap, but I never expected that you would be his collaborator."

Talulah shook her head with a wry smile, still finding it hard to accept. The impact of this event was too great, and she found it difficult to calm down for a while.

However, now that things have come to a head, she has no other choice. No matter how turbulent her emotions are, she has to accept reality.

However, there was still one question in her mind that she couldn't understand: how exactly did Lin Lu persuade Koschche?

From any perspective, this situation is not beneficial to Kosic.

If the plan fails, everything he has built up will vanish, and all his power will be completely wiped out by the enraged emperor. Even if he can survive by magic, his situation in Ursus will become extremely difficult in the future.

Conversely, if the plan succeeds... Talulah felt that if she really accomplished this incredible feat, overthrowing the existing order of Ursus and sitting on that supreme throne, wearing the crown, she would also not allow such a dangerous person as Koschei to continue to exist.

Moreover, even if she doesn't take action out of respect for her teacher, Koschke's efforts will not be rewarded, because the emperor will not be swayed by him. All his investment in this reform process will be in vain. At most, he will remain in his original position and lose a large part of the power he once possessed.

Whether it succeeds or fails, from a profit perspective, Kosiché is a loser. Under such circumstances, how could he possibly agree to cooperate with Golden Tree and carry out such a crazy plan together?

What good will doing this do you?

If you can't figure it out yourself, just ask the person involved directly. This is what Talulah thought and did.

Lin Lu's avatar disappeared, and Yelena also left the room on her own after hearing the secret. Now there were only the two of them in the room, and they spoke with less restraint.

In particular, Talulah didn't expect Koschei to answer her questions in the first place, so every answer she got was a bonus.

"Benefits? Do you really think I would care about those so-called power and wealth?"

As if she had heard a hilarious joke, Kashina burst out laughing and sighed, "Isn't my current posture enough to make you understand?"

“Your vision is still too narrow, Talulah. Such a perspective is not enough to bear the crown.”

"So-called power is nothing more than the domination of the lower class by the upper class, and so-called wealth is just an illusion built on false prosperity. From the beginning, they did not exist."

"One day, time will take away those artificially woven concepts, but I will live on, as long as I want to."

"So, do you think that for an immortal being, power and wealth are worth caring about?"

"..."

Talulah instinctively wanted to refute, because in her past understanding, Koschei was an ambitious man who would stop at nothing, and that's what he should be like.

But upon closer reflection, she realized that the truth seemed to be exactly as Kosiché had said.

Even if immortality is based on evil magic, it is still immortality.

No matter how much wealth and power one possesses, it is but insignificant dust in the ever-flowing river of time. Immortal beings are like stone pillars standing in the long river of time, enduring the erosion of the waters without ever falling.

The things that people pursue are merely byproducts of their long lives, of no value whatsoever, and of no concern whatsoever to them.

Without a doubt, the Koschke she loathed was a genuine immortal being.

Thus, the problem returns to its starting point.

What exactly does Kosiché want?

"Isn't the answer obvious?"

Kasena raised a finger, rotated her wrist, pointed to the ground beneath her feet, and said softly, "Every immortal being has its own unique 'anchor point,' which is the only thing worth caring about in their long life. My anchor point is this land beneath my feet, yes, Ursus."

“I don’t care who sits on the throne, or even if it’s a person.”

"However, everything can be distinguished in terms of its advantages and disadvantages after comparison. Now, you are the best choice, so I will choose the best."

"Ursas..."

Talulah vaguely felt as if she had grasped something and was beginning to understand it.

However, while I understand her feelings, even if she is no longer opposed to working with Kosiché in the near future, how to proceed is still a matter for discussion.

After all, she had virtually no experience in the path of rebellion.

"What are you thinking about next?"

Talulah said nothing, but Kasena, as if she could read minds, spoke for her and then answered her own question: "Of course, it's about gathering an army. Absolute military superiority is the foundation for all order. Whatever you want to do, the army you hold in your hands is the most important thing."

"Besides the army group on the ice field, those three greedy guys still have a lot of things in their hands. It's time for them to pay the price for their greed."

"You mean those three grand dukes?"

"Yes, it's them."

Kashina pulled out two 'plans' covered in scribbles from the messy papers on the table. She glanced at them a few times, then casually tossed them back onto the table, looking relaxed.

"The problem you're worried about is easily solved. Chaos arises from despair, so give them hope. The Grand Duke's identity is convincing enough."

"As long as you raise your voice, they can regain their former pride and transform from rebels back into the Duke's army, fighting for you."

"Of course, this might involve a little bit of underhanded tactics, but don't worry, I'll handle those things."

"..."

Koschei was clearly experienced in manipulating people's hearts, and Talulah had no doubt that he could do it. What concerned her more was her position in the whole plan.

'And what about me?'

She really wanted to ask that.

If I understand correctly, all she seems to need to do next is stand there, provide the title of 'Grand Duke', and serve as a backdrop for Kosiché's plan to gather an army?

She was doing something incredibly important, and she was supposed to be the most important person in it, but she didn't feel involved at all, which was somewhat unacceptable.

What's the difference between this and a mascot?

Perhaps... I can devise a plan to deal with those three grand dukes? Consider how to declare war on them...

Feeling somewhat aggrieved, Talulah couldn't help but start thinking about what she could do. However, her idea was barely sprouted when Kasena easily saw through it and shut it down.

"Delegating tasks to the right people is a skill that a qualified leader must learn. Sometimes, you don't necessarily have to do things yourself."

"For example, right now, the biggest role you can play is to stand there and provide support and justification for our actions. Other issues will naturally be handled by professionals."

"Believe me, you just need to keep waiting, and soon you'll see their heads on your desk."

"You want to just kill them outright?"

Talulah's eyes widened slightly, shocked by this rather radical style of expression.

That was a Grand Duke, a true figure at the top of the Ursus power pyramid, not some nobody. In a sense, assassinating them was almost as difficult as assassinating the Emperor, let alone assassinating three at once. No one with a sound mind would have such a crazy idea.

"It's not that I want to kill them, it's that someone needs to use their heads to show their sincerity."

"...The Northern Legion."

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Talulah slowly uttered a name, her expression complex, the feeling of a mascot growing even stronger.

It seems that she really doesn't have to do anything to be elevated to that position, and the allies she works with all seem to be incredibly powerful.