Surviving The Fourth Calamity

Weighing the pros and cons, Lu Huayu quickly looked up at Snow Cloud Peak with a smile: "You’re not wrong. Having them follow along is quite good. They can help check the sturdiness of the ship."

His emphasis was on "follow" rather than letting them aboard to mess around before departure.

Snow Cloud Peak naturally trusted Chief Steward Lu’s ability to understand what he meant, so he returned with a smile: "On the vast sea, where the winds rise and the clouds gather, powerful monsters frequently appear. We indeed need to be cautious."

Lu Huayu blinked... Snow Old Dog’s information was incredibly well-informed!

Is this confirmation that the group in Basia City would ally with that old Goddess of the Sea?

Of course, if someone as monstrous as her really intended to do something at sea, she had to ensure Ambori wouldn’t first team up with Terry to take her down.

After all, Ambori was famous enough that any deity not completely secluded in their own world would have heard of her great stories.

Especially since, whenever she’s in danger, she watches as allies die for her—a strong self-preservation mentality.

Lu Huayu couldn’t correct what he wasn’t sure was a flaw in her... even if it was a flaw, his nature wouldn’t let him wholeheartedly try to make Ambori change.

He was pretty much the same; he just understood social nuances better than Ambori and knew how to live among people.

Ambori wasn’t human; she didn’t need to stick strictly to certain moral lines like he did.

Lu Huayu slightly lowered his gaze: But he had only talked to Ambori about this troubling matter, then tried to persuade their boss to delay this romantic voyage.

Unfortunately, the boss bragged too much and couldn’t take it back.

But Chief Steward Lu was sure that his attitude and tone at that time didn’t show anything unusual, nor did he expend great effort to change the boss’s mind as he did with past impractical matters... So how did Snow Cloud Peak know?

He tried hard to recall the people around the boss at that time, but his mind was still a fog.

Those were all members of the Last-Era Clan back then, who had somewhat participated in that underground war via the Black and White Path, so it was hard for Snow Cloud Peak to target them.

After all, success also belongs to Hill, and failure also belongs to Hill.

Tsk, this couldn’t be called failure.

Lu Huayu still had a slight chance of being forgiven, as he only acted as an accomplice and didn’t fight... only becoming an enemy because of the alliance family.

Hill would never give any chance to those who physically participated.

As the closest Undead Alliance to him, the Proud Sky Alliance would never sacrifice its relationship with Hill for trivial benefits.

And as for using certain methods to keep things hidden from that Child of Nature... Anything Hill really wants to know, Lu Huayu doesn’t think there’s anything he won’t find out.

The Proud Sky Alliance certainly had fools, but not at the top.

So, Lu Huayu preferred those old Last-Era folks to stay near their boss.

Especially some of those who originally belonged to "End of the World Romance" as followers, whose intentions might be shallow and sycophantic, but who were very useful.

No matter how much scheming they had, when it came to the boss’s safety and happiness, they would never cause trouble for Lu Huayu.

Heh~ it’s their only chance to make money in the game, and quite a handsome salary at that.

As for why not follow "End of the World Romance"... Heh~ that guy didn’t plan to take these followers when he dumped the Last-Era Clan onto the current boss.

He might have thought that such people were everywhere, and there was no need to fuss over them with the people who bring him money, right?

Lu Huayu’s slightly trembling eyelashes and subtly shifting eyes made Snow Cloud Peak laugh: "You see, I didn’t ask who your eyes within the Proud Sky Alliance are, did I?"

Lu Huayu couldn’t help rolling his eyes and turned to leave the room.

Damn Snow Old Dog, his heart is smaller than a needle’s eye.

How long ago was that!

Of course, he might not have caught anyone, so he’s trying to flush out the snake.

Lu Huayu didn’t intend to give Snow Old Dog a chance to observe his reaction changes.

He had long noticed that while Snow Old Dog might be blunt with matters of emotion, he rarely made major mistakes because he was good at observing people’s small movements and expressions.

Snow Cloud Peak didn’t need to untangle emotional entanglements. He only needed to catch the person intending to do wrong.

Who cares why!

This insight, suppressing his emotional intelligence that reaches into the Abyss, is quite frightening!

Lu Huayu always knew how to leverage strengths and avoid weaknesses, and he wouldn’t give Old Dog any chances, especially since he had wavered due to Old Dog’s deep understanding of their Last-Era Clan affairs.

Chief Steward Lu quickly left the tower, his mind racing: Fortunately, today is not the day for routine communication, so there’s absolutely no need to reach out to them due to uneasiness!

He swiftly walked towards the beach, deciding to dedicate today’s time entirely to Ambory, especially since the sea voyage would begin tomorrow.

Tsk, should he leave earlier?

Just right, it could catch those two Black Rose members off guard, saving them from bringing any special tasks aboard.

"Old Dog, I’m coming in.

Why suddenly so cautious?" An hidden door opened, and ’Susu’ lightly emerged from the lily vine cascading like a waterfall on the tower.

"Although the chances are slim, pay attention to the dozen or so people on the list I gave you last time over the next few days, and see if they show any signs of trying to get close to you.

Especially those who didn’t show up at all in the next two days but were very attentive when you mentioned various affairs during this period." ’Snow Cloud Peak’ tilted his head slightly.

"Understood." ’Susu’ nodded, immediately pulling out her tablet and placing the list in the schedule folder that needed special attention.

"Then inform the Young Master that Lu Huayu will definitely leave very early tomorrow, and his fortress renovation work can begin.

I’ve secured him a week, if they keep stalling, he’ll have to deal with it himself and with Road Eunuch!

By the way, when you send messages, remind that kid to pay attention to the surroundings and people.

Their clan is like a sieve."

"Once they start, won’t it be impossible to hide from the other side?" ’Susu’ couldn’t help but be puzzled.

"The point isn’t what they did, but what they installed." ’Snow Cloud Peak’ sighed, "He just wants to overshadow the End of the World Clan.

Honestly, I have to handle these trivial matters!"

’Susu’ blinked slightly: "Is Ambory making the Young Master uneasy?"

’Snow Cloud Peak’ raised an eyebrow, rarely giving her a look of appreciation: "Exactly, the Young Master certainly knows Ambory isn’t someone he can deal with. He is also aware that even if Road Eunuch does turn against us Proud Sky Alliance, he wouldn’t start with him.

However, an old rival backed by a Sea God certainly makes him restless."

"Actually, Vela might not be weaker than Ambory." ’Susu’ couldn’t help but speak up, "That crown she wears on her head seems quite formidable."

"Who told you that? Nasir?" ’Snow Cloud Peak’ thought for a moment and guessed who would even notice the strength of that Little Fairy Queen.

"Yes. He said Vela’s crown can store her normally scattered divine power, growing stronger over time." ’Susu’ answered seriously. "Over the past few years, along with her natural upkeep of the Kalinsan Forest, dealing with divine power like Ambory’s or Marla’s is definitely no problem."

"Tsk, Hill, what a disaster.

Normally, even if crafted by a Legendary Mage, Strange Objects wouldn’t easily turn into such powerful Divine Artifacts!

He definitely used materials beyond the norm.

Toril’s Intermediate Divine Power wouldn’t hold a candle to his craftsmanship." ’Snow Cloud Peak’ shook his head. "Speaking of Marla... rumoredly, someone tried to resurrect him and wanted to sacrifice Little Fairies, but was dealt with by Vela?"

"Didn’t even touch the edge of Karin Forest, was discovered by Vela immediately upon entering.

She seems to have some Strange Objects that allow her to see every corner of the forest." ’Susu’ shook her head, speaking with a smile, "Toril’s Little Fairies, either staying by Oberon’s side with Agleya, surrounded by hills of White Dragons who whistle and call others.

Or, they stay in the Kalinsan Forest, playing with those Undead immersed in music, well protected by Vela.

So, reportedly, those trying to resurrect Marla now are only eyeing the Tower of Nature in the Supreme Forest."

"Hmm?" ’Snow Cloud Peak’ had been focused on Aesces recently and hadn’t heard of this matter. "Then... Leonard?"

"Lynn dispatched him to Edna’s library to help that occasionally frenzied Specter Dragon manage internal affairs." ’Susu’ laughed softly, "He’s very busy."

Edna must also know about this, but she certainly wouldn’t speak of it.

She has yet to avenge the Nature Tower for exploiting her Fate gained on the Path of Destiny!

Or, maybe, considering Leonard, she refrained from making a fuss.

But... ’Snow Cloud Peak’ smiled and asked: "Leonard wouldn’t be sent to read Nyscroll, would he now?"

That would be a beginning of ten years, with no end in sight.

By the time Leonard comes to, Marla might have already danced his way over the supposedly pure and clean Nature Mages’ corpses.

"Anyway, I’ve heard Leonard is in charge of managing the Nyscroll Hall." ’Susu’ replied calmly, "After all, those daring enough to read have high Mage Levels and peculiar personalities, very likely to drive that Silver Dragon mad."