Surviving The Fourth Calamity

Chapter 1575: Chapter 153: Ditte Who Passed the Test

’Lu Huayu’ tilted his head slightly, a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes; he hadn’t expected Lind to show signs of struggle.

His eyes swept casually across the ’Old Age Striking King’, who was always focused on the battle outside, suddenly understanding.

He softly told Lind, ”Don’t worry about whether Ditte will be upset; he definitely won’t.

As a standard Knight, he will only be happy that you have a better future.”

Lind slowly raised his head from his arm, ”Really? My brother will...”

”Ditte knows nothing about your situation; in his heart, you are still that Baron Lancer who will separate much later.” ’Snow Cloud Peak’ finally understood Lind’s dilemma from their interaction... This kid gives a hundred but expects ten thousand in return, so he can’t judge whether Ditte will break ties with him because of this.

If it were just for the Stelter Family, Lind would have agreed from the beginning... As for issues like territorial sovereignty, he apparently hadn’t considered them at all.

’Snow Cloud Peak’ thought Lind was planning to discuss sovereignty issues with the Undead Tribe!

So, it’s just about not wanting to be the first to let go?

Although he’s just a little silver coin, the reluctance to abandon brotherly affection makes him seem quite endearing.

Especially when compared to the always kind, lovely, and generous Ellie, suddenly Lind appears to be quite a good kid!

’Snow Cloud Peak’ embarrassingly thought... Is this why a bad person with one good point seems cute, but a good person with one wrong step faces ruin?

He researched Ellie, as a standard kind person among Western Nobles... Compared to some kind alignments in Toril, her actions are much more normal.

Of course, given the different growth environment, she naturally considers more for herself, which isn’t really wrong.

If it weren’t for this invading Evil God... Whether or not it’s the Goddess of the Sea’s move still has some doubt... She would merely sigh for a few months at the most, before Hill entirely leaves and lets go.

After all, Lind already played himself out, as long as Ellie behaves normally, the things Count Stelter gives her as she helps the family should be plentiful.

But she... is just an ordinary girl without much willpower, falling for the Evil God’s temptation isn’t unexpected.

As for why Hill is so certain the girl’s soul is still there, ’Snow Cloud Peak’ can guess a bit.

The ’Ellie’ who spoke to Hill earlier, such a tone isn’t something humans can speak with confidence.

And after the exchange of people underneath, still so persistent towards Hill, indicates this Evil God must satisfy Ellie’s desire: Love from Hill, or something of the sort.

Aesces probably doesn’t even dare claim he can trap Hill, let alone catch him and make him all saucy!

The reason Hill is so displeased is likely because of this; otherwise, Little Bear wouldn’t care what those small-time authors did... Ellie caused him so much trouble, but ended up saving her life because of it!

’Snow Cloud Peak’ suspects if the Evil God’s real form hasn’t been caught yet, Little Bear might have already charged into their base and punched that thing into a thousand-layer cake.

But honestly, that thing is hidden quite thoroughly.

The only clues they found are clearly just incarnations laying the foundation for a Beauty God’s divinity upon reincarnation.

Yet ’Snow Cloud Peak’ analyzed those materials for a long time, and doesn’t think the Goddess of the Sea who invited Triton has such intelligence.

To plan so cautiously, doesn’t fit with the Goddess of the Sea who boldly invites any attractive male god to be her husband.

Thus, he needs to determine from another’s behavior whether this is the Goddess of the Sea being really insidious, insidious enough to toy both the World Master and Triton around, or... well... who else might’ve intervened.

So, where’s Rose hiding these days?

”I want to ask Ditte’s opinion.” Lind drooped his head, speaking softly.

’Lu Huayu’ was startled: He didn’t believe Lind would genuinely want to follow someone else’s directions.

Then he guessed Lind’s true intention from the cold glint in his eyes... He had actually decided to cooperate with the Undead Tribe but wanted to see Ditte’s attitude.

In some ways, ’Lu Huayu’ felt the kid was a bit like him: with feelings so scarce, every bit given is cherished.

Facing situations, he liked testing repeatedly... to see if the other really is wholeheartedly devoted to him.

If not, he’d decisively abandon them, feeling betrayed for all he’s given. Even if it didn’t create enemies, ties would be severed.

Of course, becoming enemies was the most likely outcome.

’Lu Huayu’ hadn’t done anything after finding ’Two Lines of Bamboo’, besides the fact her life wasn’t great; he later realized why she betrayed him so completely knowing he was likely to retaliate: truly devoid of sincerity, thus unable to withstand ’Lu Huayu’s occasional, ahem, frequent probing.

’Lu Huayu’s life wasn’t too bad, so his heart was broader, unwilling to argue endlessly with her... Just needed to exert pressure, letting her feel ’Lu Huayu’ was trying to find her sufficed.

He chuckled and addressed the ’Old Age Striking King’ leaning on the Cloud Platform’s edge looking out, ”Old Age, can you have Cunlü bring Ditte over?

There’s something needing his opinion.”

’Old Age Striking King’ glanced at ’Snow Cloud Peak’ and nodded, ”Then simply have them all come in!

”I see they’re barely holding on.”

Lind looked up, ”Brother Ditte? How could this be?”

”Those sea monsters don’t fear pain; even when half of their bodies are gone, they can still fight, and they’re very strong, comparable at least to an adult White Dragon.

Ditte can hold up, but those Low-Rank Knights are getting exhausted.” ’Old Age Striking King’ turned back, ”Hard Wind and Sui Chen have both taken several turns substituting themselves.”

’Snow Cloud Peak’ frowned, ”The Ocean God’s system, even if it’s an Evil God, rarely churns out strength-type monsters.

Skin beneath three layers of skin?

MD, don’t let it be another Talos!

Forget it, let them in!”

He turned to ask the Female Mage behind him, ”Qiuqiu, how much has the defensive formation on the Cloud Platform been worn down? How long can it last?”

”A third.” ’Qiuqiu’ glanced at the Crystal Ball beside her and said seriously, ”But once they come in, we’ll have to increase the defense perimeter, which would mean two hours.”

”Is that a maximum or a minimum?”

”Minimum.”

”Then it’s alright! Go ahead and open it.” ’Snow Cloud Peak’ glanced at the Knights already starting to charge onto the Cloud Platform and suddenly laughed, ”I’m really a bit worried, after giving them so many chances, they might not even be able to breach my defenses in the end.”

”Stop bragging, would you?” ’Old Age Striking King,’ who was already healing the Knights charging into the array, said in surprise, ”Half of their people aren’t even online yet!”

”Will they really come?” ’Qiuqiu’ asked in bewilderment, ”Once they do, they’ll end up on the Pillar of Shame!

Being... yet collaborating with Eden against us... even if their names and faces are fake, what’s in this world that can’t be exposed?

Once uncovered, it would truly be a social death!”

”If you could understand what a fool is thinking, you wouldn’t be standing here!” ’Snow Cloud Peak’ said impatiently, ”The Paintbrush gave them a transparent fig leaf... can’t cover other people’s eyes, but it’s enough to play blind themselves!

So, Ink Brush, you’d better be strong!

Don’t suddenly get softhearted in the end.”

”Heh~, absolutely not.

I worked tirelessly day and night for a week, just to send her to die.”

Lind paused for a moment, only then noticing the boy squatting quietly beside the sofa... he wore a colorful short robe similar to a tablecloth and didn’t speak, making Lind almost mistake him for a coffee table.

Though curious about the Undead Tribe’s love and hatred, Lind’s attention was diverted by Ditte, who had been brought in by ’Old Age Striking King.’

And when Ditte knew the whole story, though his expression was conflicted, his words were straightforward: ”If possible, please do help Lind.

He will strive to become a Mage in the future, and won’t have much time or energy to manage the territory; a higher title would be better.

At least, he wouldn’t have to worry about what to do if he had children!”

He then turned to his confused-looking brother and said seriously, ”The territory can be shared with the Undead Tribe, and that kind of agreement where only certain Undead Tribe members can enter is fine; you just need the tax revenue.

But don’t owe them money.”

”Not just the title, including the territory, Lind doesn’t need to pay!” He spoke frankly, and ’Snow Cloud Peak’ was a bit more candid, ”He only needs people to accompany him.”

Ditte glanced at him, shook his head, and smiled: ”Those things are what you wanted, and it shouldn’t have been Lind’s responsibility to pay.

Just fulfilling each other’s needs.

That’s not what I’m talking about.”

He grabbed Lind’s shoulders, lowered his head to look into his brother’s eyes: ”Promise me, Lind, don’t borrow money from the Undead Tribe to buy their potions for a quick level-up!”

Lind answered in slight panic, ”Ah... I wouldn’t...”

”Swear it to me!” Ditte said seriously.

Lind pursed his lips, then said solemnly, ”Under Aesces, I swear I will never borrow money from outside, regardless of who they are, to enhance my abilities.”

”That’s fine.” Though Lind included the Stelter Family, Ditte didn’t react much, ”Once we return, I’ll give it to you.”

”Brother, it’s really unnecessary.” Lind laughed as he glanced at ’Lu Huayu’, ”Mr. Lu Huayu promised me a large prepayment of years of rent.”