Ark's Journey to the Demon God

"That's not the case, Arianna." Kelsey shook her head and said, "Dongguo is by no means that simple...Besides, Dongguo has a neighbor who can help."

"Great Yan." Shen Muke said: "It doesn't matter how powerful Ursus is, Great Yan will definitely take action, because if the Eastern Kingdom falls, Ursus will definitely be stopped."

Shen Muke didn't finish his words, but he knew in his heart that Ursus would definitely fail. With the power of one country, he could challenge Dayan and Dongguo alone. There is no such country now.

Maybe Gaul could do it in the past, but it's over. Gaul has been lost in history. Now in Terra, every country has its own hidden pits.

As a result, any unification and annexation by force cannot be achieved, and the only thing the countries on the Terra continent can do is to calm down and develop stably.

At this time, Rutland's proposition seemed so reliable.

Although the beliefs of the Lateran people have always been doubts in Shen Muke's heart, it has to be said that as a branch of Tikaz, the ideas they put forward are quite reliable.

The continent of Terra is now in a restless era. When everything settles and the superiors armed with weapons discover that there is more than just force in the world, they will naturally accept Rutland's proposition.

But no, Shen Muke sighed secretly, hoping that the superiors would realize with conscience how difficult it was to extinguish the fire of ambition, and how many lives would be sacrificed in this process?

It can't be like this... People on the continent of Terra cannot wait blindly...

"Well, at this stage, let's wait and see what happens. If the war between Ursus and the Eastern Kingdom can hold back the Black Snake, then we can be calm for a long time." The Duke of Cumberland said with a smile. This is the only good news he has heard recently.

As for the other good news -

"Agaritu." The Duke of Cumberland said with a smile: "His Majesty has finally made a decision and agreed to establish a brand new internal intelligence organization."

"Really? That's great...but who will lead this organization?"

For internal intelligence organizations, this is a very dangerous thing, because it can easily become a tool for the rulers to oppress the lower classes and become a synonym for terror.

Victoria already has enough troubles. If an intelligence organization with oversized responsibilities is added to the mix, there is no guarantee that there will be no trouble.

"Me." The Duke of Cumberland shrugged and laughed at himself: "Among all the dukes in the empire, I am the least popular and the least capable, and I have no power of my own, so your majesty gave me this important task. After all, I am not afraid. Offend people~"

The Duke of Cumberland’s self-deprecation made everyone present couldn’t help but smile knowingly.

Duke Bolan is not popular and has low abilities. On the contrary, it is his noble character and loyalty that prevent him from having his own power, because no ambitious person will choose to ally with him.

"This is best." Kelsey nodded and said, "But Mr. Cumberland, you must also be careful. No one likes to add an extra shackle out of thin air. You will become the target of all the officials."

Shen Muke also nodded. He remembered that in the original plot, the Duke of Cumberland was assassinated and died by other careerists.

"Mr. Cumberland." Shen Muke suggested with a smile: "I have some small suggestions, what do you think?"

He leaned into the ear of the Duke of Cumberland and whispered a few words...

"How is this possible?!" The Duke of Cumberland was astonished. In his opinion, Agaritu's suggestion was simply unacceptable!

"Eh~" Shen Muke shook his head with a smile and said, "I didn't ask you to actually do this, just...acting, yes, acting, you should be able to do this, right?"

"This... okay, I'll try my best." The Duke of Cumberland rubbed his head helplessly and complained: "What's this? I've been used to being straightforward all my life, but now I have to hide..."

"Haha, extraordinary times require extraordinary measures~"

……

"Then, today's meeting ends here. Everyone should be able to take a rest recently." Cumberland stood up and said: "Then, let me first wish everyone a Happy New Year. After all, it is estimated that there will be no more meetings during this period. What happened?"

"Thank you for your blessing."*4

After saying goodbye to everyone with a smile, Shen Muke stood up first, left the basement, and returned to [Gems and Herbs].

Because of the meeting in the basement of Londinium, the shop was closed today. Shen Muke opened the door and walked onto the street with a cane.

Although the New Year is still more than a month away, the flavor of the New Year has already emerged on the streets. People are walking hurriedly on the streets, their faces filled with the joy of welcoming the New Year.

"New Year's Eve?"

"This year's New Year...there is no New Year..."

Chapter 59 Time Travel, a Gift, a Curse

Shen Muke is a person who likes to travel.

But liking to travel doesn’t mean he likes to be at home all over the world.

In his short real life of more than [-] years, he traveled almost every year, but he never spent any year in a foreign country...

He always rushes to book train tickets or air tickets as early as possible before the Spring Festival every year, and then rushes home to celebrate the New Year.

Shen Muke's family has a very simple lifestyle.

His parents' jobs are very stable, and the family's income is also considerable. Although they are not rich, they are stable and peaceful, so they can afford him to travel around the world...

Shen Muke stood on the street, leaning on his cane.He raised his head and watched the people coming and going in front of him, the continuous flow.

"It's not home after all..."

Shen Muke said with emotion.

Shen Muke is actually a relatively reserved person. He has a very famous song - "Sunny and Cheerful Big Boy". This song is very appropriate to describe him.

He is not very extroverted. He likes to be alone most of the time. He is the kind of person who can endure loneliness.

But now, when the Duke of Cumberland congratulated him on the New Year, he suddenly woke up.

It turns out that the reason why I can endure loneliness is because I have never left my hometown...

Now, everything has changed.

A few years ago, he once asked Mr. Template if he could go back, and if he could return to his home after everything was settled.

Mr. Template’s answer is:

"But, you in that world are already dead..."

died.

Even if you lose your life, if you lose your life, you can't go back.

Only then did he realize that the so-called time travel was not a gift from fate. It was more like a game of boiling frogs in warm water, an unknown sweet trap.

When he first came to this land, Shen Muke was excited and happy, because he was about to explore a completely unknown territory and see unknown scenery. This is why he joined Casimir's team so simply. At that time, He never thought about the horror of war, he still maintained a playful mentality. ()

But then, everything changed...

When he left Casimir, he met Nian. This fiery-red girl gave him a different experience, letting him taste the pain of love for the first time and knowing that there are such precious treasures in this world.

So he extended an invitation to Nian, and the two spent eight years together. At that time, Shen Muke forced himself not to think about his hometown, and tried not to miss home as much as possible. Xierag's many affairs also made him exhausted. , so I left my hometown behind...

But now, when his life was on track, when he truly began to live a peaceful life, he realized that his peaceful life had been almost wiped out by the continent of Terra.

The wheels of Terra's plot were rolling in, reminding him all the time that he was in a turbulent world, a world where life was like a piece of cake.

So he is afraid, yes, afraid. As a named god on the continent of Terra, he will also feel fear.

This land eats people without spitting out their bones. The sky and the earth, the wasteland, the starry sky and the sea are all full of dangers.

Because of fear, he didn't dare to stop running or let down his guard for a moment. He used to like to sleep

But now, he wished he could keep his eyes open 24 hours a day, for fear that some enemy would come out from the corner and hit him so hard that he would never be able to make up for it.

He was never afraid of challenges, but what he was most worried about was that he couldn't protect everyone.Think about the original plot of Ark... Why are the white-haired people of Terra always said to be in trouble?

The wise men always boasted of being the sharp blade of the Ark and the evil spirit of the Tower of Babel, but what was the result?

There is nothing we can do…

So Shen Muke was afraid, afraid of the unknown, afraid of everything. Although he never showed it, he was more anxious than anyone else in his heart.

In fact, this emotion has always existed, but after returning to Dayan in Nian, Shen Muke suddenly realized it.six ⑨ four ⑨ three ⑥ one ③ five

It turns out that I have everyone in mind.

A year ago, Nian left Kjerag and went to support the Eastern Front.

Of course Shen Muke wasn't worried about her safety.

Not to mention that if Dongguo and Dayan join forces, Ursus will inevitably be defeated, but if your sister also comes with them, what can happen to Nian?Besides, Dayan has many talented people and many soldiers. Who can be safer than her?

However, Shen Muke was still worried. He had never tried to contact the New Year, but he always missed her in his heart.

Not only because of his unwavering love for Nian, but also because... he no longer has any family.

Whether he wants it or not, he can't go back. He can only crawl around in this land, but this land is not a good place yet.

In the profile of Ark, there is a post-apocalyptic tag.

Shen Muke didn't know what the end of the world was about, but he knew that if Terra continued like this, it would be over sooner or later!

So he can't let the situation develop. He saved Casimir and reformed Kjerag. Now he wants to stabilize Victoria as much as possible. He knows that this is a drop in the bucket for the times, but he no longer cares about that much. .

Shen Muke once spent countless nights imagining his future. Maybe it would be returning to ordinary life, maybe it would continue to be magnificent, but it would definitely be spent with Nian.

Sometimes he also wonders, will he and Nian have any descendants?The year is just a fragment of the year, and I don’t know if there is reproductive isolation or something...

But after all, I will stay in this land for a long time, so I have to keep running. After all, I have to stabilize the basics of this land, right?You can't live in a war-torn place forever, right?

But it was so lonely.

Whether he admits it or not, he is a god. Although Dionysus is crazy, he has one thing right.

They are their own kind. If they continue to maintain their identity as humans, one day, the bullshit lifespan theory will catch up with them, and they will be torn apart by time for a long time, unable to extricate themselves.

In the years when Nian was still around, Shen Muke had someone of his own kind, but now that Nian is gone, Shen Muke is alone again.

No wonder people often say that Kelsey is a great person. Now it turns out that it is indeed the case. He can endure the loneliness of walking on the earth for thousands of years, and still travels between countries with passion and pursues his ideals persistently. Ask yourself, Shen Muke himself must be Can't do it.

So he was very anxious. He wanted to solve the immediate problem as quickly as possible, then retire and travel around the country with Nian...

Thinking this, Shen Muke shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Are you getting old?Why have you become so sentimental?

This doesn't look like me anymore...

Shen Muke raised his head, and he didn't know when he had walked back to the central city. In front of him was Valerie's Cake Shop.

"Ah, it's been a long time since I've been here..." Shen Muke rubbed his head and murmured: "Buy some pastries and go back. Lafxini has wanted to eat them for a long time... As the New Year is approaching, what should I prepare for the Draco twins? What? Abrana, this little girl doesn’t like desserts, maybe a scarf is a good idea? Just buy the purple one, it’s more suitable, and Ravshini will buy the orange one..."

"Where are Andrew and Anthony? What do they like? How about buying two pairs of gloves. And Maena, give him a windbreaker. I feel like he likes windbreakers..."

"that is it."

Chapter 60 Gifts

In Londinium in November, Shen Muke became one with the general public. He returned to the door of his home carrying a pile of handbags like an ordinary office worker who had just finished the night shift.

Standing at the door of his home, Shen Muke stood there blankly.

Ten years ago, he had stood at the door like this countless times. When he inserted the key into the keyhole, what greeted him in the room would be his grandfather sitting on the sofa, his father making dinner, and the man who had just put down his brush. Mother.

Grandfather always likes to sit in front of the TV and wait for him. He obviously doesn't like watching TV, but he always has something to do while waiting for his grandson.

His father's cooking skills were very good, which Shen Muke inherited. The reason why he can cook now is inseparable from his father's words and deeds.

My mother's calligraphy was actually practiced for her own sake. Because she was not good at handwriting, my mother set an example and picked up the calligraphy that she was not good at.

Every piece of the past is still vivid in my mind.

Sometimes Shen Muke doesn't dare to think about how his family will react after he dies quietly, but thinking about it, it shouldn't be too peaceful...

"Sir? You are finally back!"

Andrew poked his head out from behind Shen Muke and said with a smile: "You didn't bring

key?Why don't you knock on the door? "

"Ah, it's okay." Shen Muke raised his head, smiled and said, "Why are you back? Isn't there a class today?"

"You don't know yet? The Academy of Guards is on annual vacation for two months, and it's on December [-]th!"

And what about this benefit?

Shen Muke was stunned for a moment, and Andrew took out the key and opened the door——

"Sir!" Lafxini threw herself into Shen Muke's arms. The little girl curled up in Shen Muke's arms like a kitten.

"What's going on? Miss me so much today?" Shen Muke smiled and held the little girl in his arms, and then saw Anthony walking out of the kitchen wearing an apron.

"It's all Anthony's fault! He scared me!"

Anthony immediately shouted that he was wronged: "I didn't! It was the ghost story that Ravshini asked me to tell!"

"Then can't you polish it up a little bit~ You pig brain." Shen Muke scolded with a smile.

"Yes, yes, it's all up to me." Anthony shrugged helplessly: "Sir, he is biased and spoils the little girl!"

"Stop kidnapping me!" Shen Muke said with a smile: "You, a big man, are competing with a girl less than ten years old for favor? You are not ashamed!"