But could such strange words really convince his companions?
They would definitely see this as him looking for trouble.
After all, this was a crucial moment to identify their leader!
FrostNova was one thing; she was already familiar with Luo Su. But Patriot and Luo Su had only met twice, and Patriot harbored a certain animosity towards Luo Su... Luo Su's joke really came at the wrong time!!!
Talulah felt her brain tremble.
But the next moment, a chaotic cold current and a black-red aura erupted without warning.
That was the Originium Arts of FrostNova and Patriot. They glared at the second Red Dragon, their killing intent palpable.
Talulah looked at her companions in disbelief.
No, did you actually believe him?!
Chapter Thirty-Four: Millennium Kill. Triple Strike!!
While Talulah was still bewildered, the blizzard from the bunny and the heavy blow from the Wendigo had already landed on the head of that second Red Dragon.
This was a combined attack from the Wendigo and his adopted daughter!
Among the people Luo Su knew, besides Orca and Big Goose, no one could withstand this combo attack head-on.
Almost as expected, the Grand Duke Black Snake, who had transformed into a Red Dragon, was crushed into a bloody pulp!
"Congratulations, Ata, from today on, you are free."
Luo Su walked up to Talulah, took the half of the Tiger Talisman from her, then walked over to the puddle of flesh and dug out the other half.
Although he also loved money, Luo Su wasn't as careless as Valon, who would casually discard talismans and masks.
Talulah watched the young man who distinguished himself from her adoptive father by his 'feminine charm,' and remained silent.
She wanted to say something, but her throat felt filled with an indescribable emotion, making her unable to speak.
She looked to the other side.
Her companions—Patriot and FrostNova—had instantly struck the enemy after Luo Su suggested that Black Snake had more 'feminine charm'... Her heart felt so blocked.
Was it a common consensus that she lacked 'feminine charm'?
Although she never thought 'feminine charm' was important, to be told she had none at all... Talulah pulled her cloak tighter, wrapping herself up. She felt the weather was so cold today.
She just wanted to burrow into a quilt and never again touch this chilling world.
"Alright, Grand Duke Black Snake, stop playing dead."
After retrieving the Tiger Talisman, the young man did not completely relax, but spoke to the pile of flesh.
Koschei the Undying.
A monster from Slavic legends, also known as a Shapeshifter, sometimes seen as a monster, sometimes as a human, who likes to transform into a rapid tornado to abduct women.
In legends, this monster was quite cautious.
Fearing being killed, he took his soul out of his body and hid it in a needle, the needle in an egg, the egg in a duck, the duck in a rabbit, then locked it in an iron or crystal chest, buried under a green oak tree on an island.
It is said that if the chest is dug up and opened, the rabbit will try to escape. If the rabbit is killed, the duck will try to escape, and only when his opponent obtains the egg is Koschei's life truly threatened.
The original Koschei was so afraid of death.
To say he died because his vessel was smashed was somewhat laughable.
As Luo Su pressed, countless black mists drifted out from the icy corpse fragments... To the terrified expressions of the Reunion Movement, a long snake coiled in the air.
[Undying Koschei, Psychic type, Level: Two Inner Guard. Koschei is a genuine evil demon; he has no physical form, so physical attacks are ineffective against him. Adding spiritual attributes can restore damage judgment and cause triple the pain.]
As the long snake appeared, Patriot was the first to step forward.
He was the strongest person in this area and had to protect his companions.
"Bozdracastie, there's no need to assume that posture. Without an altar prepared, you have no way to hunt me."
"Of course, you can try to fully activate your Originium Arts, but in that case, I will choose to escape. Once I escape, I will send the Third Army Group into the Northern Territory for a major cleanup, and I imagine that is not what you, Captain, want to see."
Patriot raised his battle-axe, neither pausing nor advancing, continuing to confront Black Snake.
"Leave here... Snake Duke, if the Reunion Movement encounters problems... I will hunt you... to the ends of the earth."
His voice was still hoarse and weak, but it carried the majesty of a mountain.
At first glance, Patriot only had the power of one more Inner Guard than Black Snake, but the strength of an Inner Guard is not one plus one equals two. Patriot, with the power of three Inner Guards, was clearly not just Black Snake plus one Inner Guard—if he was prepared, he could directly pin Black Snake to the ground and stir-fry him.
"...As you wish, Captain."
"However, before that, I would like to converse with a certain friend for a moment."
The Black Snake was clearly wary of Patriot's power and took a step back.
Patriot looked at Luo Su, who was busy coating his kunai with chili extract, and nodded.
I'm waiting for the enchantment, you're waiting to die.
We both have bright futures.
"What do you want with me?"
"Luo Su, you are truly resourceful."
The black long snake coiled in the air, praising Luo Su.
"This pawn, Talulah, cost me a lot of effort, and you easily ruined my game."
"What, still want to blame me?"
Luo Su raised an eyebrow, retorting.
"No, no, how could I make an enemy of you just because a game was ruined?"
Perhaps because his perspective always aligned with Talulah's brain-damaged one, Black Snake had a very strong sense of apprehension towards Luo Su.
Should it be said that they are indeed a race that makes an enemy of the Yan Emperor?
Whether in strategy or bravery, they are truly astonishing.
"It's just that I don't understand why you would assist the Reunion Movement. Surely, for you, allowing Yan and Ursus to go to war would be the better choice... That way, you would have the chance to cut down the Yan Emperor."
What the hell are you talking about?
Luo Su felt his head was full of question marks.
Why would I want to cut down the Yan Emperor?
No... I'm just a humble miner.
Luo Su was silenced, but that silence, in Black Snake's eyes, took on a whole new meaning.
"Heh heh, are you still considering Victoria's situation? Indeed, if you support Talulah well, you can command the entire Victorian army, and Victoria's power is among the best in the world's nations."
"But, Luo Su, you must know that Victoria has completely lost Order. Both royal families have disappeared, the demons control their capital, and the Eight Dukes who hold the military have no intention of fighting the demons, only secretly competing, hoping other Dukes will exhaust more power so they can ascend to the throne."
"Victoria is certainly beautiful, but that cake is too hard to grasp."
"Luo Su, we should be allies."
The Black Snake's tone was gentle.
"You need blood to wash away centuries of hatred, and we also need war to cleanse Ursus. Strictly speaking, you are still a Baron... If you are willing to join us, we will offer you the title of Marquis and hand over command of the Third Army Group to you."
A rather perfect temptation.
Talulah and FrostNova's faces beside him turned ugly.
Luo Su's character was not bad, but he was still essentially a noble, and a Ya Zi eager for revenge.
From his perspective, he had no reason to refuse Black Snake... The Reunion Movement could only give him the legitimacy of the Victorian throne, but Black Snake offered military power sufficient to destroy half a duchy.
Would Luo Su... become an enemy?
Talulah's expression couldn't help but become heavy... The pie was well-drawn. If Luo Su were an ambitious person, he would now be kneeling and saying, "I heard you have no son, I'd like to take care of you in your old age."
But the problem was—
I'm really just a miner who sells medicine!
My plan is to make money and then hold a Wallfacer Conference in Victoria!
You beast, what do you understand again?!
So you understand Baron Luo Su better than I do, huh?!
"...Are you done talking?"
Luo Su vigorously swung the kunai, feeling the grip was just right.
He didn't want to talk to Black Snake anymore. He had thought that the dignified national will of Ursus would have profound insights, but this guy always imagined he wanted to be an enemy of everyone in the world.
"Luo Su... are you sure you want to stand against Ursus?"
Even Black Snake was a bit puzzled.
He didn't quite understand why Luo Su would still side with Talulah at this point.
"Are you interested in Talulah?"
It wondered, then its entire snake head shook.
"But Talulah doesn't seem to have much charm."
Talulah, standing nearby, froze. No, I'm standing right here and still getting stabbed!
Fuming with coldness.
Why is this world always filled with persecution against me, Talulah?
Can this world ever be good?
"You have too many murals!!"
In Black Snake's slightly annoyed vision, the young man raised his kunai.
From Black Snake's perspective, that kunai was hardly a high-grade weapon. In fact, a kunai was indeed not something that could be presented on a formal occasion; proper people used a Jumonji Yari on the battlefield, alright?
Who the hell uses a kunai or a katana?
But when the young man raised his weapon, the giant snake's expression suddenly changed.
Luo Su raised his kunai high, like a priest raising a ritual object, and swung it heavily upwards.
The next moment, the kunai from Luo Su's hand appeared in a certain position below Black Snake!!
That was a weapon imbued with spiritual attributes, capable of restoring physical damage to spiritual entities and inflicting triple the pain!!
The snake shadow floating in the sky instantly stiffened, its entire body convulsing violently.
Pain caused the spiritual giant snake to writhe, but before it could react further, the kunai that had struck it returned to the hand of the Ya Zi, who resembled a priest.
"No!!!"
Black Snake's eyes were bloodshot, and it lashed its tail, trying to snap Luo Su's hand holding the kunai, but the distance between them became an insurmountable chasm!
Before the tail could strike Luo Su's arm, Luo Su had already raised the kunai in his hand once again!!