Everyone was taken aback.
"Buck’s counterpart, why are we going East?"
Andor asked directly; only here could he question without reservation because his relationship with Lin Ke was more akin to friendship.
"Indeed, those outsiders from the East seem quite ferocious." The sinister man also offered his suggestion: "How about heading southeast? Although it’s chaotic there, they seem to fight on their own, allowing us to defeat them one by one."
"I find those merfolk disgusting!" The mad woman’s insight was unique: "Very evil, extremely evil."
The others glanced at the mad woman, feeling that the term "evil" suited her more.
Not just evil, but also mad and somewhat demented.
Next, everyone expressed their opinions, generally meaning that anywhere but the East or South was fine.
The chief son of the Frost Giant Deer was too strong in the South, whereas the East was strong, chaotic, and fierce.
No matter how one looked at it, developing elsewhere seemed better.
After speaking freely, everyone gradually quieted down and looked at Lin Ke.
"Buck’s counterpart, why do you want us to head east?" Andor’s teacher voiced everyone’s doubt.
"Everything you’ve said is correct." Lin Ke’s eyes carried a hint of a smile, then slowly the smile receded as he turned to look at a simplified map of Faser, falling silent.
Andor and the others exchanged glances, unsure of what to say, so they also remained silent.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive; everyone dared not breathe heavily.
They subconsciously thought they had said something wrong.
But they soon remembered Buck’s open-mindedness and immediately knew that he was contemplating.
"I understand everything you said." Lin Ke gazed at the map with a deep look before turning around with a somber face: "But we must head east!"
Before anyone could ask, Lin Ke continued: "Have you forgotten what we have to do? Have you forgotten our aspirations?" Chapters first released on Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
Lin Ke stared at everyone, as if he wanted to peer into their hearts.
Everyone trembled in unison.
"We must liberate all of Faser." Lin Ke spoke slowly, enunciating each word, then pointed towards the eastern part of the Faser map behind him: "And right now, countless compatriots are living in deep suffering, shouldn’t we help and liberate them?"
Andor’s eyes widened, his lips trembling, evidently having an internal climax.
The mad woman’s eyes sparkled, legs clenched, cheeks flushed crimson.
The sinister man squinted, carefully inspecting Lin Ke’s expression, then felt his heart pounding violently.
Lady Yongge sighed with a complex expression.
Everyone’s expressions varied, but one feature stood out: they were all stunned by Lin Ke’s words.
Countless compatriots living in deep suffering while they bicker over benefits...
Their Buck’s counterpart possessed such a grand vision!
And that courage to proceed despite millions standing in the way, once more humbled everyone.
"Great! I agree with Buck’s counterpart’s views!" Suddenly, the armored youth who had been standing by Lin Ke slapped the table, startling everyone.
The youth blushed immediately.
"Oh? Why do you agree?" Lin Ke looked at the young man with encouragement in his gaze: "Tell us, White Light."
The youth named White Light scratched his head: "I don’t know either, but I think Buck’s counterpart speaks well, and I also want to rescue them."
Justice and enthusiasm.
Lin Ke sighed inwardly at White Light’s pure-hearted demeanor, unsure if it was good or bad.
Actually, the reason he wanted to attack the East was quite simple. This noble council had various assessment criteria, and its term was three years,
Lin Ke observed that, currently, the Eastern base was the most stable, governed by the Holy Life Alliance’s Minotaur Race and Ratman Race.
Then there were the Star Reef Merfolk, followed by the Frost Giant Deer of the Eternal Freeze Court, with minor forces last.
It must be said that Naseng’s most cohesive forces are those centered around families or races.
In name, the Holy Life Alliance is united, but in reality, it’s each tribe for itself.
The Eternal Freeze Court is similar, let alone the Extreme West Countries.
For example, the human race of the Gula Kingdom is quite united, at least during this noble council, they are united.
"White Light, do you have faith?" Lin Ke lightly patted White Light’s shoulder, stirring a wave of jealousy around him.
"Huh? I... I used to believe in the Sea God." White Light was a bit nervous, after all, the Divine Hall of the Sea God had just been overthrown.
"The Sea God, ah, the Sea God is fine." Lin Ke smiled and then shook his head: "I have faith too."
The Flame Demon King Buck has faith?!
Isn’t that supposed to be a secret?
The sinister man swiftly glanced around, his eyes containing a warning.
This kind of secret must not be divulged, otherwise, how can Buck, who aims to overthrow the rule of the gods, believe in them?
"No need for that." Lin Ke smiled faintly, then went to the window, looking at the clouds outside with a deep gaze: "My faith lies in noble character and morality, in human brilliance, in pride, unity, sacrifice..."
Is this reclaiming faith from the gods, faith returning to humanity?
Everyone was chewing over Lin Ke’s words.
"These things are not innate to humans, but neither can mere gods bring them." Lin Ke continued: "Those fanatical followers of the gods can raise their blades against their kin and betray humanity for them, then we should be willing to die for the cause of liberating Faser."
In an instant, White Light’s eyes brightened, as if finding a new direction.
"White Light, have you gathered all the Knights as I asked?" Lin Ke looked at White Light and then at the mad woman: "What about the rogue mages, are they all gathered?"
"Yes!" White Light fiddled with his magic ring: "I’ve gathered over two hundred Knights!"
"Buck’s counterpart, rogue mages from three cities have all been registered." Andor also reported.
"Hmm, a bit few Knights; gather as many as you can." Lin Ke squinted: "If there are difficulties, tell Lady Yongge... Yongge, can you handle this?"
"Alright." Lady Yongge nodded.
Many mages, being beneficiaries, naturally don’t want to let go of followers like Knights and Warriors.
But Lin Ke needed to first cultivate a trustworthy class to counter the mages; Knights and rogue mages were a good middle class.
As for the profession system... before gaining complete control of this plane, he wouldn’t consider spreading the profession system.
"Additionally... what about the Great Wilderness Lord?" Lin Ke looked at the mad woman again.
To distinguish between Lin Ke and Buck, some negotiation matters were also entrusted to his subordinates.
"Honorable Buck’s counterpart, that powerful lord said there is no limit to the supply of Azanen Paper... He really admires what we are doing!"