Chapter 112: Chapter 99: A Spark of Flame_2

Yes, there are people like Old Pete in this world...

Lin Lan sighed deeply in his heart.

Even if the path ahead is an endless cliff, as long as someone covers their eyes, these people are willing to obey orders and walk forward without question.

But once someone removes that cloth and points out the only path to survival, these people instead shrink back because of the thorns on both sides of the road, even yearning to return to the original path, to wear that cloth covering their eyes again.

They have lived their whole lives relying on the grains sprinkled from the fingers of the nobles, and this inertia has long become shackles deep within their hearts.

Such people don’t only exist in the Eastern and Northern Borders, but even in the stabilized Southern Territory, many still harbor worries about the future.

They fear being completely abandoned by the new era’s ship.

Lin Lan naturally has a solution for this situation.

It’s quite simple.

Just sketch out a big dream for the people and be done with it!

Lin Lan didn’t pay much attention to Old Pete’s opinion itself, but used the topic he brought up to fully express his thoughts to the commoners.

"In my opinion, the scenario you’re worried about will not happen at all."

Lin Lan said word by word, "The Ark Territory without nobles does not mean there are no lawmakers and managers maintaining order, and this means that you no longer have to endure the absurd heavy taxes imposed by nobles!"

"Whether it’s the Southern Territory or the Western Border, if you participate in the construction of the Ark Kingdom, you can even earn monetary rewards!"

He exclaimed, "Simply put, the Ark will never abandon you. As long as you work as you usually do, you’ll have food and meat to eat, warm clothes to wear, reliable houses to live in, and no longer need to worry about the calamities that befell the previous king descending upon you. Because the Ark will certainly protect you!"

Old Pete still wanted to argue, but he was flushed and couldn’t think of a reason to counter the Lord in front of him.

Suddenly, the iron behemoth behind the young man winked its fearsome eyes at the old man.

Old Pete’s face turned pale, realizing that the other party is the ruler of two realms.

"There’s going to be trouble... there’s going to be trouble..." he muttered silently, lowered his head, and dared not say more.

Meanwhile, as Lin Lan made his promise, the eyes of all the young people from the Eastern Border lit up.

They finally saw hope!

The true ruler of the Southern Territory was standing beside them, nothing could be more driving!

"Of course, this life-and-death war is not over yet. The decayed, malicious, crazy Lion Heart nobles are always thinking of taking everything away from you."

"But their era is about to end!"

Lin Lan’s tone became increasingly inspiring: "At the moment of defending our homeland, I hope you will muster the courage to stand with us, and then together reclaim the future that belongs to the people!"

Just then, heavy footsteps suddenly came from afar.

People turned their heads and found the Sun Legion, adorned in golden heavy armor, returning to the camp, their steps echoing like distant thunder, and the bloodstains on their armor were the badges of the warriors’ bravery!

Leading them, Lord Jay raised his weapon, and the blazing light illuminated the dim night.

"We have succeeded in defeating the nobles of the Southern Territory! And in the plague-ridden Eastern Border—"

Facing those eyes filled with hope, Lin Lan slowly raised his arm and clenched his fist: "We will surely welcome victory that belongs to the people once more!!"

"For victory!"

"For the Lord!"

"For our future!!"

People imitated the Lord by raising their fists, and the roar of the young echoed in the deep dark red night sky!

The crimson mist lingering at the horizon seemed to thin even more.

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Even though it was already late at night, people were still sleepless.

The scene at Lulin Farm was still heated, as the Lord had not left but stayed with the warriors in the center of the camp.

In the newly built cottage at the edge, Yuna flipped over the antelope meat on the fire basin, somewhat dazed, her mind still echoing with the Lord’s words.

Yuna had heard speeches from Lion Heart nobles before, but those guys did nothing but praise themselves or threaten and insult the commoners, never mentioning the road ahead...

The door suddenly was pulled open, and the black-haired girl Lin darted inside.

"How’s the venison roasting, Yuna?" Lin exhaled cool air, snuggling close to Yuna, warming herself by the basin.

Although Lin was a logistics worker from the Southern Territory, she too came from the Eastern Border, and the two had long become best friends.

"Almost done..."

Yuna glanced at the ordinary piece of meat in front of her, showing some hesitation: "Will the Lord really accept your feelings?"

"The Lord will definitely accept them!" Lin’s cheeks flushed slightly: "He’s always been a kind and gentle lord!"

Yuna nodded, flipping the meat again, her expression somewhat troubled.

"Lin, how can I help the Lord build the Ark Territory?"

A moment later, she suddenly asked, "I only know some simple hunting skills, nowhere near those brave warriors..."

"Is that so... let me think..."

Lin accompanied her friend, thinking hard for a while, then answered confidently: "Actually, I don’t know either!" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"But the Lord said young people will definitely find their path."

Facing her friend’s helpless look, Lin foolishly laughed: "Lots and lots of factories have been built recently in the Southern Territory, and many people have already started trying to learn new skills."

New skills...

Yuna was thoughtful.

"And the Lord also said, just having the courage to face the Blood Plague with the warriors can be counted as a contribution to the Ark."

"Look!" The black-haired girl spread her palm, showing two glistening, exquisite coins to her friend.

"As long as I help with the work, I can earn two Ark coins in a day!"

Lin appeared as a little money-lover, taking out her small pouch and placing the coins inside carefully.

"Hehehe... I’ve already saved more than forty Ark coins already!"

The black-haired girl laughed foolishly: "Life has already improved, I’ve never had this much money before!"

"You shouldn’t show them, someone could trick you out of them."

Yuna sighed deeply, maybe because that experienced old Hunter protected his daughter too well, she always felt that the girl before her was somewhat naive.

"How... how could it be..."

Lin shrank her neck, looking alert: "These coins were given to us by the warriors!"

"Then temporarily let me hold onto the purse for you." Yuna extended her hand: "You’re busy outside all day, what if you lose it?"

"Oh." Lin obediently handed over the purse.

"What if I’m a bad person? You really are a fool."

Yuna shook the purse helplessly, the Ark coins jingling as they collided.

"Stop lying! You would never do that!" The black-haired girl, humiliated, lunged for a playful hug, starting to flail.

"Tricking has never been something new here."

Yuna stared fixedly at Lin’s innocent and lovely face, carefully recalling her friend’s words.

Young people will surely find their direction...

At that moment, as though struck by lightning, Yuna suddenly found great interest in the ’order’ and ’laws’ spoken by the Lord.

"Right, the meat is ready."

Yuna escaped her friend’s grip, took the venison off, looked at her friend with a smile: "But I think the Lord won’t put his thoughts on romance any time soon."

"You... you don’t say! I never thought about that!"

Lin’s face turned instantly red, she cradled the meat and dashed out.