On the Ark.

Chu Xue frowned, about to speak, when Lin Ye tugged at her sleeve. When Chu Xue turned to look at Lin Ye, he shook his head, signaling her not to speak.

"Didn't I tell you this already? People should do whatever it takes to survive." Lappland crossed her arms, her tail wagging slowly. "The things you want can only be obtained by surviving. If someone gives up... well, I don't know what to say. In short, I don't want to see you die on Rhodes Island."

Eileen opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but she couldn't say anything.

Lappland turned and left, waving her hand as she did so: "In short, don't let me see you on Rhodes Island. Every time I see you, I'll beat you up. I really can't stand guys like you who have given up on themselves. I'd be ashamed to walk with you."

Eileen's eyes gradually dimmed.

When Lappland reached the door, she stopped, paused for about three to five seconds, and said, "Live well here. I'll come to see you later. Remember to grill meat for me when that time comes."

Eileen was stunned.

Lappland left the living room, and Eileen bit her lip, tears slowly streaming down her face. At first, she cried silently, but then she burst into loud sobs. Chuxue and Yaxin quickly went to comfort her, while Lin Ye, who witnessed this scene, was deeply moved.

"I never expected the silly wolf to have this side to him." Lin Ye stroked his chin, looking at the door Lappland had left through, and said, "That's interesting."

Messiah glanced at Lin Ye and said, "Silly Wolf is alright, but if you really think she's stupid, you're wrong."

Lin Ye looked at Messiah and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

“That’s your own business,” Messiah said calmly, without directly answering Lin Ye. “But she is indeed a very interesting Lupo.”

Hearing Messiah's words, Lin Ye suddenly thought of something, then rummaged in his pocket and pulled out the Lappland internship agreement. After pondering for a moment, he murmured, "Can this be considered satisfactory?"

No one could answer him; only he himself could provide the answer.

"Oh, right." Lin Ye suddenly remembered something, turned to look at Messiah, and pointed at Eileen, "Can you make Eileen speak again?"

"Speak?"

"Yes, as long as her tongue is restored, that should be enough, right? I heard that the Sarkaz doctors can do it."

Messiah glanced at Lin Ye: "Do you think I can't do what the Sarkaz can do?"

Lin Ye thought about it and realized it made sense, so he couldn't help but laugh: "Yeah, how could you possibly..."

“Of course I can’t do that,” Messiah shrugged. “I’m not a Sarkaz.”

Lin Ye: "..."

Messiah, you have truly disgraced God.

……

Having resolved Eileen's matter, Lin Ye felt a huge weight lifted from his heart. This also allowed him to leave Shelag with greater peace of mind. Although he hadn't stayed in Shelag for very long—less than a month including the travel time—Lin Ye felt as if he had been there for a very long time.

Tomorrow I'll be leaving Sherag; Eileen will be going back to the Holy Mountain with Messiah. Thinking about it carefully, I feel a little reluctant to leave.

With this regret in mind, Lin Ye returned to his room to pack his things.

But when he went upstairs, he saw someone waiting for him in front of the door.

It was none other than the head of the Shivaesh family, Ensiodis, also known as SilverAsh.

SilverAsh held a chessboard in his hands. He saw Lin Ye and said calmly, "Doctor Lin Ye, would you like to play a game of chess with me?"

Chapter 293 SilverAsh: I Won't Insult Your Soul with Money (3K)

Lin Ye's room.

Sitting opposite Lin Ye, Silver Gray slowly raised his hand and placed a chess piece on the chessboard with a calm expression.

Compared to SilverAsh, Lin Ye's expression was somewhat troubled. He stared at the chess pieces on the board, but didn't know how to make a move.

“Take your time, Dr. Lin Ye,” SilverAsh said calmly. “Don’t be too impatient. My teacher once told me that the worst thing for a chess player is to be impatient. You must maintain a calm mind and enjoy the game to get the most enjoyment.”

Lin Ye looked up at Silver Gray, then sighed.

“Alright, Mr. Ensiodis.” Lin Ye picked up a chess piece and placed it down again. “Checkmate.”

SilverAsh raised an eyebrow, staring intently at the chessboard. He repeatedly picked up a piece, wanting to put it down, but then hesitated. After a minute of thought, he realized he was in a hopeless situation and finally put the piece down.

“Interesting, very interesting, Dr. Lin Ye,” SilverAsh said slowly. “You are the first person to win eight games in a row against me. You are very interesting, and I am becoming more and more interested in you.”

Lin Ye: "..."

Originally, when SilverAsh proposed playing chess with Lin Ye, Lin Ye refused. He couldn't just accept the offer and expect to play; he wanted to assess SilverAsh's skill first. After all, a manager of a large family like SilverAsh must possess clear thinking and grand strategies, making him no match for someone like Lin Ye who disliked using his brain.

But after the fight, Lin Ye realized that he and SilverAsh were not in the same league.

Because SilverAsh's skills are just... terribly bad. Not just bad, but utterly terribly bad.

From the time they entered the house until now, only half an hour has passed, yet they've already played eight games. Lin Ye won all eight games, and in a completely overwhelming manner. Although Lin Ye had enjoyed watching retired officials play chess in the neighborhood since childhood due to a lack of other entertainment, his own skills were only average. He could never beat his father, and even his distant relative's niece, Lin Yi, who was in elementary school, could only manage a 50/50 match. Therefore, his father always mocked him, saying his skills were comparable to those of an elementary school student.

Lin Ye never expected that his elementary school-level chess skills would allow him to completely dominate the president of Karan Trading. He was so thoroughly outmatched that he felt embarrassed to continue playing with SilverAsh. Winning one or two games might be enjoyable, but winning eight in a row against such a terrible opponent as SilverAsh offered absolutely no sense of accomplishment.

And since this was SilverAsh's territory, Lin Ye felt bad about making SilverAsh lose face, so from the fifth round onwards, Lin Ye started to throw the game. He tried everything to let SilverAsh win, even sending his own chariots to the heads of SilverAsh's pawns, but SilverAsh was still focused on how to get the other side's knight across the river.

Therefore, even though Lin Ye racked his brains, he still couldn't help SilverAsh win a single game, sadly achieving an eight-kill streak.

At that moment, Lin Ye was genuinely afraid that SilverAsh would become enraged and draw his sword to kill him. He knew SilverAsh's combat strength; he was a formidable figure who had single-handedly defeated more than ten sorcerers. Wouldn't killing him be a piece of cake for him?

Fortunately, although SilverAsh's chess skills were terrible, his sportsmanship was still good. He was neither arrogant in victory nor discouraged in defeat. Even after losing eight games in a row, his emotions did not fluctuate at all. Instead, he took the initiative to set up a game, wanting to have a ninth game with Lin Ye. At this moment, Lin Ye really wanted to beg SilverAsh to stop playing. He just couldn't take it anymore.

However, the thought of coming to Sherag, eating and staying at other people's places, yet not even wanting to play chess with them, seemed a bit too much. Therefore, Lin Ye could only swallow his grievances and prepare for the ninth round of battle—no, slaughter—with SilverAsh.

To ease his mood, Lin Ye picked up a teacup. Although SilverAsh's chess skills were terrible, he still valued the atmosphere of playing chess. He not only brewed tea in advance but also lit incense. Then, in this high-class atmosphere, Lin Ye utterly dominated him.

Lin Ye took a sip of tea and then found the taste strange.

What kind of tea is this?

Lin Ye glanced at the tea leaves in the cup, and then his eyelids twitched involuntarily.

“This is tea from your hometown,” SilverAsh said slowly as he set up the chess pieces. “It was given to me by Enya. I must say, it’s the best tea I’ve ever seen.”

Lin Ye's lips twitched slightly: "If you like it, then so be it."

SilverAsh nodded: "I like it very much."

Lin Ye didn't know what to say, so he silently put down his teacup. He didn't like catnip anyway. But it was strange. If Chuxue and Yaxin stayed in Kjerag all year round and therefore didn't know about catnip, then SilverAsh was the president of Kallan Trading, and he had never seen catnip either?

Hmm... that's probably because Karan Trade doesn't sell pet supplies.

Lin Ye could only use this reason to explain.

“If you have any more of this tea, you can sell it to me. I can give you a very good price,” Silver Grey said. “If it’s a large quantity, we can cooperate. I believe the Sherag people will really like the taste of this tea.”

Lin Ye: "..."

"Hmm... I think I brought up work again?" SilverAsh shook his head. "Sorry, I was thinking of not talking to you about work."

"why is that?"

“Because I want to speak to you as Enya and Enshia’s older brother.” SilverAsh gestured, indicating that the new game could begin.

Lin Ye picked up the chess piece, originally intending to start with the central cannon. However, remembering that SilverAsh always responded with an advancing pawn, he put the cannon back and said, "You go first this time."

SilverAsh didn't hesitate, nodded, and then moved his "general" forward one space.

Lin Ye: "..."

“The Eben family is finished,” SilverAsh said calmly. “Or rather, both families are finished. Although I didn’t attend the Council of the Three Races, I sent my troops there. And the people of Kjerag also know about the two families’ attack on the Holy Maiden. So now, only our Shivaash family is left in Kjerag.”

It was entirely in the tone of someone in a superior position.

At this moment, SilverAsh appeared to Lin Ye like an emperor who had successfully ascended the throne after a bloody coup overnight. His words carried the air of someone conquering the world, yet beneath this air of authority, he made a brilliant first move on the chessboard—moving the king. Lin Ye had to grit his teeth to keep his expression from changing too much.

SilverAsh was unaware of how much his "leading man" move had shocked Lin Ye, and said in a very calm tone, "In other words, the Shivaesh family has no enemies within Kjerag. Enya and Enshia can stay."

"Huh?" Lin Ye looked up at SilverAsh, somewhat surprised, and said, "Aren't they coming back to Rhodes Island with me?"

“No, they don’t want to stay, which is why I’ve come to talk to you,” SilverAsh said. “I could have forced them to stay, because I know the outside world isn’t safe, and here, I can protect them well. But I didn’t. Do you know why?”

"why?"

“Eagles can’t be caged,” SilverAsh sighed. “Even I have to admit that the outside world is much more exciting than Sherag.”

Lin Ye smiled and said, "That's true. Chu Xue and Ya Xin aren't children anymore; they can take care of themselves. And there's Rhodes Island too; you could say Rhodes Island is their second home."

“I believe they are doing well on Rhodes Island, otherwise they wouldn’t be thinking of going back,” SilverAsh said. “So, Dr. Lin Ye, I would like to ask you for a favor.”

"Hmm? Just tell me directly."

“Take good care of my two sisters,” SilverAsh said. “You are a man recognized by the God of Kalan, so I will also recognize you. I had some misunderstandings with Enya before, which were resolved with your help, and I thank you for that. But I still want to ask you to continue to help my sisters in the future.”

Lin Ye had guessed that SilverAsh would say that, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, they are both my good friends too."

“That’s good.” SilverAsh smiled faintly. “But don’t worry, I’m not asking you to do these things for free. Whether it’s the care you gave to Enya and Enshia before, or the help you give them in the future, I’m willing to pay for it.”

"No need for that, I'm not doing this for the reward or anything, it's just my job." Even though she said that, Lin Ye was still looking forward to it. "It would be too embarrassing to take the reward."

“There’s no need to be embarrassed. This is what you deserve. Besides, I wasn’t able to guarantee your safety enough when you came to Sherag. If the deity hadn’t come in person, no one can say for sure what the outcome would have been.” SilverAsh shook his head and said, “So please accept my kindness. I originally wanted to give you money directly, but I felt that money would be an insult to someone like you.”

When Lin Ye heard SilverAsh say he was going to pay, he was overjoyed, thinking that the president of Karan Trading must be very generous and that he was about to become rich. However, SilverAsh's next words made Lin Ye's smile freeze: "Insult, insult?"

“Yes, how can a person’s noble character be measured by money?” SilverAsh nodded. “So, my friend… allow me to call you my friend. Rest assured, I will not use money to insult your soul. I will definitely give you more practical help. What do you think?”

Lin Ye took a deep breath and then slowly smiled.

“I think what you said makes a lot of sense, thank you.” Lin Ye nodded. “Then, General.”

Chapter 294 I've returned everything you gave me that night (3K)

In this way, all matters concerning Kjerag were considered concluded.

The next day, everyone was about to leave. Early in the morning, they loaded their luggage into the car, along with boxes of local specialties from Kalan.

"Give my regards to the administrators of Rhodes Island." SilverAsh stood in the snow, looking at his two younger sisters. Although he tried his best to show the majesty of the president of Karlan Trading in front of outsiders, his eyes revealed an undisguised tenderness. "Thank them for taking care of you."

Cliffheart said with a grin, "I received it. I'll give it to Miss Amiya. After all, I'm not very familiar with Doctor Kal'tsit, and I've never met the Doctor... By the way, sis, have you ever met the Doctor?"

Chu Xue thought for a moment, then shook her head: "In all the years I've been on Rhodes Island, I haven't seen the Doctor much. Oh, if I had to say, I did see him once from afar."

"The doctor is truly elusive, appearing only briefly and never returning."

“In that case, I’ll give my regards to that lady named Amiya,” SilverAsh said. “And I’ll also convey the goodwill of Kallan Trade. Actually, I’ve been interested in Rhodes Island for a long time, otherwise I wouldn’t have sent you there for treatment, Encia. So, I’m very supportive of Rhodes Island’s desire to seek business cooperation with Kallan Trade. Once I’ve finished dealing with my current matters, I’ll personally visit you at Rhodes Island.”

"Really?" Ya Xin was about to cheer, but Chu Xue stopped her.

"Oh ho, so you even 'personally' came to Rhodes Island to see us." Chuxue glanced at SilverAsh and said indifferently, "As expected of the president of Kallan Trading, you really have a lot of influence."

Silver Gray's dignified expression immediately dissipated. He coughed twice and said in a rather embarrassed tone, "Of course not. You are my dear sisters. It is only natural for a brother to visit his sisters."