Lin Ke chose this path without hesitation.
Past experiences told him.
Dictators, tyrants, hypocrites, "liberals", "egalitarians"... and so on.
Most of them cannot truly lead the people, let alone achieve themselves.
Dictators, in the end, are likely to become emperors with undoubted authority. Whether wise and mighty or stubborn and self-opinionated, they always have issues of singularity and monotony.
So-called freedom, in many cases, evolves into a fragile "eggshell freedom."
That is, it looks beautiful and flawless on the outside.
Once it contacts the numerous "flaws" of rocks, it shatters at the slightest touch.
That kind of freedom is merely a form of chaos and disorder.
In Lin Ke’s heart, true freedom and equality might require order.
Absolute freedom is undesirable.
Dictatorship, freedom... many things are undesirable!
And the path of prosperity was explored by countless pioneers in past lives.
Lin Ke doesn’t even need to think too much to know which path is the most suitable now.
However, he also warned himself internally.
The most correct path must always be adapted to local conditions.
Adapt to local conditions, practice to gain true knowledge, and change with the times and circumstances.
That is what is suitable.
Therefore, what he is prepared to implement here is, of course, the Lin Ke-ism path with Nateng and Azanen characteristics.
In his lifetime, he will retain his highest level of power while forming some councils that can provide advice to prevent himself from becoming overly impetuous in certain situations.
In this "emperor-like" political system, Lin Ke also needs to use the knowledge from his previous life to develop various industries, and in terms of military strength, he must have the prowess of a "General" and the acumen of a "politician."
In this way, the final choice is actually just an integration and sublimation of the choices one, two, and three.
Judging from the mission rewards, the reward for [Leader] sounds better than [Politician], [Emperor], and [General].
Especially since he has a bloodline of "Leader," he can later pursue the main role of [Leader] and the side role of [Knight], which is quite pleasing.
With this, Lin Ke was satisfied.
As he walked with Knicks, Knicks was also narrating: "...then I became a [Doctor] and also became a [Poison Master]. Then I checked on the Gula bull and found that it had already run into the forest..."
Hearing this, Lin Ke couldn’t help but slow his steps, listening attentively.
"...I followed the tracks left by the Gula bull and gradually felt the presence of many magical beasts, getting closer to the Great Swamp." Knicks’ tone became increasingly urgent:
"...Magical beasts! Countless magical beasts seem to be gathering! The Great Swamp is full of violent and chaotic energy! Those magical beasts are roaring, bellowing!"
"I found a hunter from Azanen village, who told me it was very similar to the magical beast tide that occurs every six years! Those magical beasts want to head north! This time it came several months early! And there are many more of them!"
"I saved a child named Yale... That Gula bull that injured the child also felt the call of the King of Magical Beasts because it became a primary magical beast!"
To the north of the Great Swamp lies the Gula Kingdom!
And bordering the Gula Kingdom and the Great Swamp is none other than Azanen’s Domain.
Although Lin Ke had speculations, he couldn’t help but frown after hearing Knicks’ words.
The magical beast tide, occurring every six years, usually comes in two types according to current information.
One follows the Lady of Tides to the seaside to oppose the ocean magical beast tide, a duty not just of a noble like Azanen, but many nobles bordering the coast.
The other type involves the Kings of Magical Beasts from the Great Swamp that haven’t submitted to the Lady of Tides, launching a raid on human territories when forces are concentrated at the coast.
And now it seems the magical beast tide is about to arrive.
Lin Ke has no time to prepare; it is too sudden!
The magical beast tide supposed to occur months later at the year’s end has suddenly advanced by so much time?
What on earth is going on?
Are those magical beasts not afraid of the Lady of Tides?
The Lady of Tides, a powerful deity, controls the forces of waves and tides, with a maternal lineage rooted in the lunar deity’s pantheon, along with a legendary brother and another sister who is also a goddess.
Most importantly, her father is the Insomnia Emperor!
Such a powerful deity guarding the Great Swamp is what allows Azanen and many small nobles to safely recuperate beyond its borders.
Now, with the Lady of Tides not yet resisting the ocean magical beast tide, are those hidden Kings of Magical Beasts going to emerge from the Great Swamp?
While comforting Knicks, Lin Ke said softly, "Teacher, you have heard it all!"
Ove doesn’t like too many social activities, so he has been quietly observing and protecting Lin Ke.
As Lin Ke finished speaking.
A flash of lightning passed, and instantly, there was one more person beside Lin Ke, the white-haired Ove.
Occupational specialists do not clearly separate like traditional mages and warriors, as many specialists have strong spell-casting abilities and are extremely tough physically.
For example, Ove’s first skill slot skill "Power Amplification" can be applied to the body.
And at this moment, Ove’s method to move beside Lin Ke used a certain application of power.