CHAPTER 558: CHAPTER 493: INTENSE ACTING PERFORMANCE

"I like it, I like it, it’s just that these lines are so awkward!"

Rica was feeling a bit annoyed.

She never liked studying since she was young, and she disliked memorizing things even more.

However, as everyone descended onto the treetops and walked step by step on Lin Ke’s air pressure ladder, Rica managed to recover her noble and elegant demeanor as a princess.

Outside, there was a group of people daring enough to gather here, people who possessed fervent faith in the gods of the Forest Hut.

And beyond these people, there were many others hiding in various places.

These were intellectual beings with the bloodline of a Tree Shepherdess or a Siren, or simply mixed-blood beings. They looked at Lin Ke and his companions descending, with a mix of tragic and angry expressions.

Rica was a human with the "Tree Shepherdess" bloodline.

Just like Lin Ke was a human with the "Knowledge" bloodline.

And these people were more like hybrids of tree nymphs and sirens, similar to half-dragons, with diverse bloodlines.

But no matter what, they had the blood of tree nymphs and sirens running in their veins. Even if not pure, it was enough for them to possess some of the abilities of both.

For instance, right now, many of those with siren bloodlines, or siren talents, transformed into animals, glaring viciously at Lin Ke and his companions.

However, the reason these animal-transforming individuals weren’t called to fight was that these supposedly "ferocious" animals were not fierce at all.

There was someone who turned into a slightly chubby orange cat, one into a fluffy-tailed squirrel, another into an adorable little panda, and another one into a round, chubby bird.

Lin Ke felt like he had stumbled into a zoo.

"Let me confirm, you really can’t transform?" Lolita sent a message to Rica.

"No, no, no!" Rica was a bit speechless, "They have siren blood, but I’m a tree nymph, and tree nymphs can’t transform... Wait, I’m not a tree nymph, I am human, big sis!"

In Naseng, bloodlines varied greatly.

"Tree Shepherdess" bloodlines and tree nymph bloodlines might also differ.

Just like a person with "mouse" bloodline can’t be equated with an actual mouse, or a mouse crossbred with a cat.

These two are entirely different.

"Hey, can you imitate them? You’re all descendants of that Ancient Elf King." Lolita teased.

"I am a descendant of Gula I, not the Ancient Elf King, argh! Lolita, I’m going to challenge you to a duel tonight!" Rica was nearly losing it in their secret conversation, but outwardly, she maintained a warm smile towards those from the Forest Hut, though it had little effect.

"Oh dear? Gladly." Lolita raised an eyebrow and puffed out her chest, giving Rica’s flat chest a glance: "Unfortunately, even a strong grip wouldn’t offer much... not worth it, bring Xiangnai into the fray."

"Ah? But Xiangnai is actually quite shy..." Rica’s voice wavered with hesitation.

"Then why don’t you go brawl with Little Lin Ke tonight, hmph..." Lolita rolled her eyes.

"Well... shall I ask?" Rica hesitated.

"Hurry up! ...And Sophie, that young girl, I’ve known her for over a decade. She smiles the most around Lin Ke, bring her in too!"

"But wouldn’t that be inappropriate? Lin Ke actually mentioned it before; he said he respects male and female pairings, but he doesn’t quite accept himself in such situations..."

"He’s not a girl! At worst, we won’t pair him with John from now on!"

"But Lolita, don’t you think John and my Lin Ke are quite interesting together..."

"That’s true, maybe we should give His Highness Revin a hand..."

"Hehe..."

Lolita and Rica both smirked and exchanged a quick glance before continuing to show friendliness to those people.

Lin Ke, at this point, had no idea his wife and Lolita were secretly discussing something that would absolutely shock him.

He walked at the forefront of the group, his face wearing a gentle smile, starkly contrasting the tense atmosphere on the Forest Hut’s side.

"People of the Forest Hut, the Evil God who long ruled over your heads has been defeated by me. The ignorance and backwardness that surrounded you has finally been replaced by freedom, beauty, and fresh air. You shall return to the embrace of Naseng’s advancement and civilization!"

Lin Ke’s voice wasn’t loud, but it spread throughout the core area of the Forest Hut.

This place was once just an oasis, but with the effort of the Forest Hut, it had become a vast rainforest.

Unfortunately, the Tree of Nature was never known for its size, and its exterior might even resemble ordinary trees.

Unlike those massive trees from Magical Beast wars that you could spot with a single glance.

"Despicable intruders! Get out of the Forest Hut!" a young woman transformed into a little panda roared angrily.

And so, roars of anger echoed through the forest.

"Vile god-slayer! Assassin! Executioner!"

"Evil magma!"

"We’ll resist you to the end!"

The voices were chaotic, filled with a mix of anger, sorrow, and fear.

If Lin Ke’s goal was to become an Evil God like the God of Fear, he might ignite the divine fire in an instant.

Unfortunately, Lin Ke was not.

"Enough!"

Ove’s voice boomed like thunder through the forest, accompanied by the formation of dark clouds and lightning.

The sky turned gloomy instantly, making people anxious and uneasy.

"Lin Ke, let me turn this area into flatland!" Ove’s beard and hair stood on end, his powerful legendary aura sweeping towards the residents.

"Hmph, I told you, these people should all be killed!" Li Guan Mobai’s voice was as chilling as the dead, a few duplicates emerging from his body, with steam rising from the stone hammers and iron hammers in their hands: "I’ve told you, Sathir’s folks are all ignorant and foolish!"

John also stepped forward, standing behind Lin Ke, bending over with a smile: "Master, those who do not obey you, please allow me to execute them!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ke frowned, looking at the three of them, then at the people not far away with a do-or-die attitude, as if in hesitation.

Over on the Forest Hut’s side, all survivors couldn’t help but feel their hearts skip a beat.

So, were they still going to be slaughtered?

No matter what, they had been marked with the label of the Forest Hut, and after Sathir’s defeat, they would rightly be turned into dead people or slaves.

However, at this moment, a turning point appeared.

"I don’t think this is a good idea, Lord Lin Ke." Knicks, with both ears down the back of his head, stood up seriously: "Even though they were once enemies, they are now citizens of our Great Wilderness, and their lives are lives as well!"

"That’s right!" Sophie stepped out with a smile, like a goddess: "I once heard Mr. Lamiel singing an epic of sirens, it was a beautiful piece. I believe, evil citizens couldn’t possibly create such a wonderful song!"

Those who can cook good food certainly can’t be bad people!

Outwardly indecisive and caught in the middle, Lin Ke was internally stifled by the urge to roll his eyes.