Man on the ark, forced to become king

Anyway, Lin Lu won't.

He held Chen's hand, explaining the specific usage while activating Beast Priest's Prayer - Beast Vitality.

The beasts that gained wisdom may also understand that civilization will eventually make wildness disappear. The beast priests who were freed from the drive of beasts mastered the prayers that represented civilization, and could store the vitality of the beasts in their bodies to strengthen their physique.

This prayer comes from the beast priest Gulang, who also has another name—the shadow beast of the gods, the black sword Maricus that terrifies many demigods.

It once personally defeated the Night-Eyed Queen, who held the power of destiny and death, and sealed the power of destiny and death onto its own sword to intimidate demigods. The prayer that passed down from it is simple, yet remarkably effective.

The beast's vitality recovery ability is comparable to that of the high-level Golden Tree Prayer - Golden Tree Blessing. Although it does not have the all-round improvement of the Golden Tree Blessing, it is in no way inferior in terms of recovery.

If Chen can fully grasp the essence of this prayer, combined with her already powerful dragon bloodline and physique, her recovery ability will inevitably rise to an exceptionally terrifying level. At that time, even the Crimson Sky Sword, which would otherwise put immense pressure on her, will no longer be able to harm her, and drawing the sword at will will no longer be a dream.

Of course, Chen's problem is more complicated. She doesn't lack the ability to draw her sword; what she lacks is the right mindset.

"Beast Vitality and Bloodflame Blade are completely different types of prayers, but their usage is not complicated. With your talent, you should be able to master them quickly. Once you can skillfully apply these two prayers and bring out their intended effects, you can move on to the next stage of learning. At that time, I will teach you other prayers."

"Well, I will definitely try my best."

Although the prayer was not particularly special in its outward appearance, which disappointed Chen slightly, it was undoubtedly a very useful spell in terms of its effect. As long as it was practical, that was enough.

After all, she was there to learn combat techniques, not to learn acrobatics. Flashy special effects and such... she might want them, but ultimately they had to give way to more practical things.

Moreover, she was too embarrassed to say something like, "Teach me some more elaborate spells."

That's so shameful.

"No need to rush... To be honest, your strength is already quite good for your age. Most people your age are not stronger than you. There's no need to be so eager to pursue strength, is there?"

After explaining the entire content about the vitality of wild beasts in detail, Lin Lu hesitated slightly and tentatively asked a question.

Actually, he had this question ever since that day downstairs when Chen was so eager to learn how to wield the Crimson Sky Sword, but he didn't dare to ask because of the relationship at the time.

In terms of status, Chen is Wei Yanwu's niece, a born aristocrat, whose position is already a height that many people can never reach in their entire lives.

In terms of strength, with her dragon bloodline, exceptional talent, and over a decade of diligent training, she has surpassed most of her peers and even reached a height that many find difficult to attain—such as the ordinary police officers of the Royal Guard, some of whom, even in middle age, do not possess such strength.

Why would someone with such exceptional talent, lineage, and family background be so obsessed with pursuing power?

Or perhaps... what she's truly seeking isn't power itself, but something deeper?

For example, wanting to gain someone's approval.

"me……"

When this question was raised, Chen's enthusiastic expression immediately dimmed, his eyes flickered, and he opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to say it.

She lowered her head, unusually dejected, her expression complex.

"I need to be promoted to the Special Inspectorate of the Guard Bureau as soon as possible, so I need stronger forces."

In the end, she gave an answer that wasn't really an answer.

What kind of reason is that?

To put it bluntly, the entire Longmen is her family's property. Wei Yanwu is the only one who can do whatever he wants in this city, with immense power and influence, practically a local emperor. With her status, let alone a mere position in the Special Inspectorate of the Guard Bureau, even the director of the Guard Bureau could be hers if she really wanted it.

Given Wei Yanwu's attitude towards her, he might even be leaving her the position of future leader of Longmen. Is there anything worth striving for in such a goal?

Or is she trying to get promoted through her own efforts to prove herself?

That's possible. After all, Chen's initial impression was that of a new police officer in the Guard Bureau who was still struggling to make a living. He would care about his salary, his attendance record, and his spending habits. He didn't seem to have any extravagant spending habits and was very careful with every penny. He didn't seem to come from a wealthy family at all.

Moreover, it's clear from their previous interactions that her relationship with Wei Yanwu doesn't seem to be good; in fact, it could be described as one-sided hostility.

Perhaps this is where the problem lies?

A rebellious daughter wants to prove her abilities through hard work, or she will be forced to go home and inherit a fortune if she fails.

The script for this urban romance drama is way too melodramatic... Chen doesn't seem like the kind of rebellious teenage girl.

Even if that were the case, with her current abilities, as long as she controls her mindset, joining a mere special inspection team would be a piece of cake, right?

If this level of strength isn't enough to meet the entry requirements for the Lungmen Guard Bureau's Special Inspectorate... what kind of monsters and demons are in that Special Inspectorate?

Are they all superheroes?

Chapter 102 Lin, the Master of Young Girls' Emotions, Lu

"Actually, I don't know what I really want."

After a long silence, Chen sighed, leaned back on the sofa, and fell into a daze, his eyes blank.

Joining the Special Inspectorate is certainly not a goal; with her abilities, it's only a matter of time before she wants it. But it's the only thing she can grasp right now. Everything else... is too far away, so far away that even her memories of it seem to have become blurred.

She always remembered what happened that day: her sister Talulah was forcibly abducted from Lungmen by the Duke of Ursus, and Wei Yanwu, as the lord of the city, did nothing and failed to protect anyone.

She just stared blankly as her sister was taken away and as Wei Yanwu recounted his so-called hardships.

I cannot understand it, nor can I accept it.

Initially, she wanted to leave the city, but she stayed because of Wei Yanwu's persuasion and joined the Guard Bureau. And then... what will she do next?

She wanted to find Talulah, to find out the truth, and to undo the tragedy that had already happened.

But that... is too far away, as far away as an unrealistic dream.

Such a persistent pursuit of power is nothing more than a manifestation of insecurity. She tries to convince herself that as long as she becomes stronger, and then just a little bit stronger, she will be able to do that thing.

But she herself knew that it was just wishful thinking.

She couldn't possibly break into Duke Ursus's territory to bring back her sister, nor could she bring the dead back to life. All her efforts were just that—efforts.

Because if she didn't do this, she didn't know what else she could do.

"So, that's why you can't pull out the Crimson Sky Sword, isn't it?"

Seeing her like this, Lin Lu felt a little sorry for her. Perhaps this was the most authentic side of the decisive and efficient Officer Chen.

She is not a strong person, nor an impartial law enforcer, but just a girl who stubbornly pursues the past. Beneath her seemingly hard exterior, she is actually more fragile than anyone else.

"...Perhaps. Isn't it natural that someone like me can't pull out the Crimson Sky? I'm simply incapable of doing anything."

After pouring out his heart, Chen completely gave up on himself, radiating a depressed and listless aura. He slumped blankly on the sofa, his face full of self-mockery.

Would you mind telling me why?

Seeing her like this, Lin Lu was also a bit of a headache. He wasn't good at talking or persuading people... he was much better at using his fists to reason with them.

However, since he had accidentally left the girl in this state, it didn't seem right to just let it go without asking about it, so he still asked.

"That was a long time ago, when I was just a little kid..."

Once the hard shell breaks, the softest essence is exposed. In this state, Chen's attitude towards Lin Lu becomes increasingly intimate. If this were a game, you would definitely see bubbles popping up above her head saying "Affection +1, Affection +1".

Lost in confusion, the dragon girl instinctively turned to the only person she could trust and began to recount the events that had happened in Lungmen in the past.

The entire story is utterly irrational, filled with pure subjective speculation and conjecture. Even Lin Lu, who knew nothing about it before, could tell that it was less a retelling of the past and more a one-sided venting of emotions.

As for the truth of the matter... Lin Lu, a bystander, has no comment.

He meticulously sifted through Chen's story, removing the unnecessary details and extracting the most crucial piece of information that held his deepest obsession: Chen's sister, Talulah, had been taken away from Wei Yanwu and brought back to Ursus by Duke Kosiché of Ursus through treacherous means.

Regardless of whether the other things in the story are true or false, or what the truth is, it doesn't matter. As long as this one thing can be confirmed, that's enough. This is also Chen's most profound obsession. She has never forgotten that she wants to find her sister and see Talulah again.

If that's the case, then things are much easier.

With a clear objective and a clear perpetrator, the matter can be brought back to its most basic essence, which is also Lin Lu's forte—using force to reason.

If Koschl could take Talulah from Lungmen by force, then knowing the clear objective, he could naturally snatch Talulah back from Ursus. In this way, all the problems would be solved.

Simple, crude, but effective.

The only question now is—how far can Chen go in pursuit of this goal?

To be fair, their relationship isn't that deep yet; at most, they can only be considered trustworthy friends, teachers, and students, nothing more.

This alone is clearly not enough to make Lin Lu really do such a thing. To gain something, you must pay an equal price; this is a truth that applies everywhere.

"Chen Huijie."

Since they met, this was the first time Lin Lu had addressed Chen by his full name in a very serious manner. The overwhelming aura she unconsciously exuded instantly snapped Chen out of his dejected and bewildered state. Realizing what he had just said and done, the already shy girl blushed deeply and almost curled up into a ball, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

But what she heard next left her stunned.

"Chen Huijie, if I said I could help you bring Talulah back, what would you give in return?"

Bring Talulah back?

Chen only heard those five words, and his brain went blank.

How can we bring Talulah back after she was taken away by the Duke of Ursus? Ursus is a powerful empire that can rival Yan Kingdom, and the Duke is one of the top nobles in the country. The power that Koschei holds may even be greater than that of the entire Lungmen or Wei Yanwu... It is undeniable that Wei Yanwu is indeed the strongest person she can come into contact with. Even he can't do anything about it. How can we possibly do this?

But when Lin Lu said these words, Chen subconsciously believed them to some extent. This man, who possessed mysterious magic he had never seen before, was treated as an honored guest by Wei Yanwu, and had a mysterious background, might really be able to do it?

So, what is she willing to sacrifice for this?

What price would it take to make an enemy of a duke of a powerful empire?

Bitterness spread through Chen's heart, and she came to a despairing answer—even if Lin Lu could do it, she couldn't afford the price; she couldn't even afford a normal commission for hiring mercenaries.

"Answer me, Chen Huijie, what are you willing to give up for this?"

The clear voice echoed in the room. Lin Lu asked again, her expression serious.

Chen was somewhat dazed, biting his lip tightly. Suddenly, he looked up and said with a firm gaze, "I can give you everything I have. You can take whatever you want."