Chapter 256: Chapter 183: I Can Give You a Chance

Margaret frowned.

She didn’t bother with her disheveled long hair and turned her head to look out the window.

Several cautious Sun Warriors still stood guard downstairs. The Ark Soldiers hadn’t troubled her, only ’invited’ her back to the high-rise residence arranged beforehand.

"Did you just casually break into my room like this?"

Margaret took the cup handed by the other party, not intending to discuss her dream.

"In the Ark Kingdom, respect between people is always mutual, Miss Margaret."

Lin Lan responded calmly, his expression turning serious: "From the moment you forcefully entered my estate, you lost the basic trust others had in you."

Margaret fell silent.

Before meeting with the erring Countess, Lin Lan had already understood the entire farce’s cause and effect from another Imperial Count.

The Duke’s eldest daughter, relying on her shallow understanding of the Celestial Calamity, wanted to ’help others’ and planned to forcibly interfere with the Ark’s copy harvest?

What arrogant bad habit is this?

Who knows how Blood Vulture Man educated his descendants, look at what the children have been spoiled into.

However, Lin Lan wouldn’t excessively trouble her, just a little warning would suffice.

After all, she voluntarily provided the Ark with necessary supplies, and the Ark must maintain a long-term collaboration with the Empire in the future. (Thoroughly reap)

In business, it’s not unsightly to treat people gently.

The end is looming; whether it’s technology or talent, Lin Lan needs assistance from all resources of the Empire.

As long as the Ark Kingdom can quickly strengthen, Lin Lan doesn’t care if his collaborators are the Frost Falcon or the Blood Vulture. Whoever sends resources will be received.

As for the internal contradictions and disputes among the Empire’s nobles, he’s utterly unconcerned.

Lin Lan doesn’t expect people in this world to work together and help him combat the apocalyptic end. The Empire just needs to not hinder the Ark Kingdom.

"Next, I’ll briefly introduce the Ark’s national situation, so you, as an uninformed ’envoy,’ can establish the correct understanding of us."

Lin Lan looked straight into her eyes: "I’m busy handling official duties and won’t have much time with you, so listen carefully; I will only say this once."

Margaret was startled and instinctively straightened her posture.

Moments later, the Duke’s daughter appeared somewhat absent-minded, suddenly understanding her father’s admonitions in the communication.

--’Seagull’ is extremely dangerous and tough-natured; her task is merely to cooperate with the other party.

So, the Ark Leader is also a monster disguised in human skin...

"I’ve always had a question."

Lin Lan looked a bit odd: "As an envoy, why did you go to Ark Island without knowing anything beforehand?"

"Because Lord Blood Vulture wanted to gain achievements ahead of Lord Frost Falcon, so I was urgently dispatched by military order." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Margaret lowered her head, recounting honestly: "Additionally, too much information would burden the bearer, and training a communications personnel takes a long, long time..."

She paused: "Currently, the communication personnel beside Blood Vulture Duke are already insufficient..."

Lin Lan: ...

As the Countess narrated, the Ark Leader slightly shook his head.

An endless sea, built upon the ’chaos concept,’ veiled people’s eyes and covered their mouths.

Though using life to quickly convey information is brutal and inefficient, it’s the only means the Empire could muster, and Blood Vulture Duke clearly wouldn’t give up this advantage.

Lin Lan realized those communications personnel were even sincerely sacrificing their lives for their country. After they died, they would receive honor, and their family would get a large compensation from the Empire’s high echelon.

Nonetheless, usable people beside Blood Vulture were declining.

The gentle policies advocated by Frost Falcon Duke were embraced by many in the Empire, gradually labeling Blood Vulture as cruel and sinister, diminishing his influence domestically compared to before.

No wonder Blood Vulture seemed so desperate...

Willing to forego some communications personnel, eager to quickly connect with the Ark Kingdom.

Lin Lan silently sighed.

Whether it’s the sea or the human heart, looking across, what meets the eyes are isolated islands one after another. Everyone keeps reminding Lin Lan this is a distorted and harsh world.

The gray-haired youth’s gaze grew more determined.

Thus, he must change all of this.

"I need to remind you, Miss Margaret."

Lin Lan spoke each word deliberately: "Although this batch of Imperial craftsmen was sent by Blood Vulture Duke, I will not pass up the opportunity to collaborate with Frost Falcon Duke, sharing methods to combat the Celestial Calamity with him."

The room’s atmosphere became serious abruptly.

"So..."

Margaret’s heart tightened: "You intend to swallow the resources sent by Lord Blood Vulture and still lean towards Lord Frost Falcon?"

"You misunderstood. In fact, we needn’t make the atmosphere so tense."

Lin Lan smiled warmly: "Miss Margaret, you wouldn’t want to disappoint your father by making mistakes, would you?"

"What exactly do you want to do?" The Duke’s daughter instinctively hugged her knees.

"Actually, I can give you a chance to change all of this."

The Ark Leader was unhurried, his voice seemingly carrying some heart-stirring temptation.

"A chance?" Margaret was taken aback.

Then, she saw the young man before her rummaging through his pocket before handing her a golden block.

"It’s called the Messenger Block, the latest core technology of the Ark Kingdom. This is the assistance I can offer to Blood Vulture Duke."

Lin Lan had a beaming expression: "Trust me, Blood Vulture Duke will accept this offer."

"You mean, you plan to establish close cooperative relations with both Dukes?"

Margaret looked at the block in her hand and immediately understood the other’s intention.

She stared into the eyes of the Ark Leader, suddenly realizing this monster had a greater appetite than she imagined...

"Is there a problem?" Lin Lan spread his hands, considering this decision fully reasonable for the Ark Kingdom; choosing sides is utterly meaningless, naturally opting to take all.

Even though the Imperial Dukes had differing opinions and paths, they were ultimately not enemies; the overall direction was actually consistent.

Not like the Alliance, where they profess unity, but internally, the regime is divided into three parts, with severe discrimination among citizens.

Lin Lan just hoped they wouldn’t battle in divided minds, eventually delaying the Ark’s development.

On the other hand, the Duke’s eldest daughter in front of him might also become a stepping stone for the Ark to influence the Empire...

Margaret hesitated slightly: "I... I need to report back..."

"Like a child who’s indecisive?" Gentle laughter instantly reached her ears.

Margaret sharply lifted her head, instinctively clenching her fists, only to discover the other had already stood by the door.

"I will give you time to understand and consider, but I also won’t wait too long."

Lin Lan turned back, softening his tone: "I believe you’ll make the right choice, Miss Margaret."

The door closed.

Margaret found herself somewhat lost in thought; she massaged her temples and took another sip of the strange, sugar-added drink.

Sweet, yet bitter.