Man on the ark, forced to become king

The sky, filled with arrows and spells in the shadows, looked as if it had been erased by an invisible eraser, leaving only a few specks of dust drifting down.

The cannonball, moving faster than the naked eye could discern, was caught by a shadow extending from the void and stopped in front of Theresa.

Darkness is spreading.

The Ursus soldiers, trapped in the dark abyss, all stopped moving. Twisted blackness crawled up their bodies, and two crimson dots lit up in their pupils.

And so, chaos ensued.

The soldiers, consumed by the shadows, began to turn against their comrades, and even the steadfast shield guards could not defy the Demon King's will.

Even more terrifying, the shadows that were devouring the earth were still spreading, as if they were about to drag the entire legion into a mad hell.

Loyal soldiers slaughtered each other, and a madness swept across the land.

The Demon Queen raised her royal sword and opened the gates of hell.

Further away, the mixed-race Wendigos pointed their weapons at the war sorcerers, interrupting the casting of spells.

In the blink of an eye, the smoke of battle that filled the ice field was replaced by chaos.

boom!

The siege cannons continued firing, and their numbers had increased considerably. The streaks of light from the projectiles pierced the Demon King's domain like sharp arrows, causing Theresa's face to turn pale and her fingers to tremble slightly.

Forcibly controlling the will of thousands of people is beyond even the Demon King's power. If it weren't for the golden power flowing within her, she simply couldn't do it. The bombardment of the siege cannons is undoubtedly a severe burden for her. Right now, she's just gritting her teeth and holding on. If she doesn't destroy it, she probably won't be able to hold on for long.

But she didn't have a good way to do it either, because the siege cannons were too far away.

If there were other people present...

boom!

Suddenly, unlike the distant roar of siege cannons firing, Theresa was surprised to find that a giant cannon, poised to fire, was pierced by a magical arrow falling from the sky and exploded out of control. The aftershocks also disrupted the angles of the surrounding siege cannons.

Without warning, an orange-red field opened up at the rear of the Ursus army formation, and grayish-white matter surged from the ground, filling the barrels of siege cannons and blocking unfired shells.

……

"Greteia, Laurentina, you cover Christen to find their command vehicle. Fiametta and Remian will provide you with directions and long-range support."

Saria, who had deployed her calcified domain, hid beneath the base of the city defense cannon, manipulating the solidified enamel to block the cannon barrel while also adding a layer of defense to Goredia and the others.

Peeking through the gap at the soldiers closing in, she stared wide-eyed, took a deep breath, and suddenly grabbed Skadi's arm.

"Lin Qingyan, Loretta, the task of holding them off is entrusted to you. Skadi, smash these things!"

"I try my best."

Seeing the countless enemies around him, Lin Qingyan felt his palms sticky. He nodded nervously, and golden lightning poured from his fingers into the earth, extending in all directions.

Loretta remained silent, shielding Lin Qingyan behind her, as countless tiny magical blades materialized around her and shot out continuously.

Skadi was even more decisive, raising her greatsword and slashing down at the thick cannon barrel. The monstrous force amplified the blade, severing the metal and completely destroying the main structure of the siege cannon in front of her.

Chapter Thirty-Two: You've Been Enhanced

Golden lightning flowed across the ground, spreading and crisscrossing through the melting snow and mud, significantly slowing down the speed at which the Ursus soldiers closed in. Pale blue magical blades slid close to the ground, cutting through the gaps in the lightning and piercing through the weak points in the armor, severely wounding or killing the soldiers paralyzed by the lightning on the spot.

The calcified field surrounding the area continued to function, hindering the incoming ranged attacks. For a time, the few people huddled under the siege cannon base actually managed to withstand the attacks temporarily.

However, things weren't so easy for Goredia and the others who were charging toward the command vehicle.

The intense energy fluctuations when the siege cannons were charging up meant that there were no soldiers around to stay. The number of soldiers who could gather from the outside was actually very limited, because there was only so much space to accommodate them. The rest would be blocked and unable to play a role. The only attacks that could be used were bows and crossbows, and their effectiveness was also very limited in the confined space. This meant that Saria and her group did not face much pressure before shifting their target to the next siege cannon.

But Goredia's squad was different. Their mission was to raid the command vehicle, a task akin to taking the head of a general amidst a vast army. To accomplish this, they had to actually break through the Ursus army's lines, facing an enemy force far exceeding the scale of a defensive position.

Moreover, Christen was a burden, serving no purpose whatsoever. Instead, she distracted Grandia and Laurentina from protecting her. If it weren't for Remian and Fiametta providing continuous remote support, they would have been quickly swallowed up by the vast crowd.

Even so, their progress was extremely difficult. The straight-line distance of less than a kilometer was a struggle to move forward. Laurentina was almost entirely stained red with blood, and hot air rose from the roaring circular saw, making her look like a demon.

Goredia wasn't faring much better; her arms were covered in crisscrossing wounds, and blood dripped down her cheeks, only to evaporate in the heat emanating from her body.

The encirclement by human armies is far more dangerous than the siege by Hai Si.

It's important to understand that Hai Si's attacks are really limited to a few methods. Most of the time, they rely on sheer numbers to gain an advantage. There's no real strategy involved. These mindless beasts just wildly swing their tentacles and claws, at most adding some mental manipulation.

Compared to wild beasts, humans have their own way of thinking, especially commanded legions. They will seize every weakness to attack, taking advantage of every opportunity, with both overt and covert attacks. No matter how strong a warrior is or how rich in experience, it is impossible to guarantee that he can watch over every weakness of his body at all times when surrounded by an army. Oversights are inevitable.

Perhaps the leader of the Golden Tree, that terrifying being who can be described as inhuman, could do it?

But Goredia couldn't do it. Although she was fast, she knew very well that speed was useless in this situation. They were like a leaf thrown into a vast ocean, tightly wrapped by the endless seawater. Attacks could come from any angle, whether she could see them or not.

Sight and hearing are no longer reliable in such a chaotic environment; all she can rely on is her battle instincts honed through countless trials. Laurentina's situation is even worse...

'If this continues, I can't hold on any longer...'

The battle-hardened deep-sea hunter sighed inwardly. After another undetected attack from behind was deflected by bullets, she realized that her physical strength and condition were no longer sufficient to support them to continue.

To fight her way through tens of thousands of troops and take the enemy command post was much more difficult than she had anticipated.

Even now, they haven't even completed half the journey, and continuing forward will only make things more difficult.

To think that a few people could accomplish this task is clearly wishful thinking.

So, is that the end?

The long spear tore through the body of an Ursus soldier. Feeling her strength dwindling and the scenery before her eyes becoming blurry, Goredia sighed inwardly, knowing that this was probably the end for her.

However, as she continued forward, she was surprised to find that the blessing of the golden tree rooted in her body suddenly surged with incredible power. Abundant life force flowed into her limbs and bones, and her exhausted spirit and depleted physical energy returned to their peak in the blink of an eye. The wounds on her body healed rapidly and disappeared completely in just a few seconds. The overflowing golden essence even formed a faint glow on her body surface. Accompanying the glow was an unprecedented abundance of power, several times greater than before.

By dodging the attack, she looked to her side and saw Laurentina, who was also shrouded in a layer of radiance, and she understood.

Sure enough, that person had been watching the battlefield the whole time, but for some reason, he didn't take direct action and instead granted them power in this way.

"You've been enhanced, deliver him quickly!"

A slightly teasing whisper rang in her ears, and Goredia, now fully recovered, twitched her lips slightly, her crimson eyes tinged with a faint golden light.

What a capricious king he really is...

However, with such power supporting it, it is possible!

Now, with the blessing of the Golden Tree, they are almost impossible to die unless their heads are cut off directly. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are immortal. So what is there to be afraid of?

Goredia even secretly suspected that, given the Golden Tree's mastery of soul and life force, it might not even die if its head were severed.

However, it's best not to try that kind of thing lightly.

You can be unrestrained, but don't be too unrestrained.

They're here to complete a mission, not to recklessly court death. It's best to keep unnecessary behavior to a minimum.

boom!

While he was thinking, the long spear, which had been subjected to tremendous force, swept forward, knocking down the three soldiers in front of him and several others behind them. Their armored chests were visibly dented.

Such injuries would obviously preclude survival on the brutal battlefield.

Realizing that her power had indeed increased several times over, Goredia pursed her lips, letting the faint taste of blood spread in her mouth, and the mania that had been suppressed in her heart quietly spread.

...How could someone who went from being a civilian researcher to a frontline soldier not have any extreme emotions?

Ultimately, fighting requires a bit of talent. Being surrounded and suppressed for so long, she was already getting impatient.

Now is the perfect opportunity to strike back.

then……

"The ocean's narrow passage!"

A powerful force erupted, instantly severing flesh and armor. A violent vortex pierced through dozens of meters of air as the spear blade was swung, tearing a gap in the dense military formation.

The Agorians, or rather the Deepsea Hunters, do not use Originium magic for reasons both physical and historical, but this does not mean they lack corresponding means of magic.

In reality, the upper limit of skill is sometimes much higher than the average person realizes.

In this world, Originium magic is not the only power.

Even without the aid of seawater, imperfect skills cannot create vast waves, but they can still unleash unimaginable destructive power.

There was no need to worry about physical exertion. The power bestowed by the Golden Tree, which could be squandered at will, made it possible to carry out tactics that were usually too extravagant. With just one strike, dozens of soldiers were killed.

This is just the beginning.

The sprayed blood, churned by the violent airflow, created a whirlwind, and a blood-red tornado several meters thick rose from the ground, stirring up even greater chaos in the battle formation, pulling unprepared soldiers into it and turning them into part of it.

The blocked path is reopened at this moment.

……

"Well done, it makes me want to try it myself."

Lin Lu, who had just played the role of an old man selling cheats, stood on a low hill piled up by meteorite debris, overlooking the battlefield. She licked her lips and felt that she also needed to move around a bit.

Admittedly, fighting ordinary soldiers is not very interesting, but if there are enough of them, it can be a good pastime.

After Saria and the others destroyed several giant cannons, Theresa could barely hold on for a while. When she couldn't hold on any longer, her final burst of power would probably take away a large number of people, at least several thousand.

He originally planned to wait until Theresa couldn't hold on any longer before going down to finish things up, but judging from the situation, the Demon King's strength had improved considerably compared to before, and he was still very capable, so he could probably hold on for quite a while.

If you gave her a blessing cheat, she might be able to take the entire legion away herself.

However, that would leave nothing for Greta and the others; it's better to give them more opportunities to shine.

Anyway, Theresa doesn't need battle merits or pressure to grow, so the opportunities to shine should be left to those who need them.