However, looking at Luo Su's calm expression, Talulah didn't know how to correct him for a moment.
After struggling for a while, she simply gave up.
"Patriot, he's actually not far from here. Hmm, because the cotton-padded jackets and food you provided are quite heavy, Yelena already notified Patriot-sir with a secret signal earlier—it will be quicker if his Shield Guards help with the transport."
As if responding to Talulah's words, a patch of black dots appeared in the distance.
"Thank you... Your Excellency... for your help."
The black dots grew sturdier as they moved closer. They were the elites of the Reunion Movement—the Shield Guards.
And the one leading them was Patriot.
Luo Su's eyes lit up completely.
Good heavens, he didn't even need to go to the Reunion Movement's camp.
He could execute the Black Snake right here and now!
"Your Excellency Luo Su, this is Bozdracastie. Hmm, of course, more people call him Patriot."
Talulah enthusiastically introduced the strongest fighter in her team to Luo Su.
"Thank you... Your Excellency... for your help."
Patriot obviously knew about Luo Su's situation; this fellow had provided the Reunion Movement with a large amount of food and winter clothes.
Of course, just like Talulah initially, his eyes held deep vigilance.
Thanks to Luo Su's initial declaration of kingship, most people in the Reunion Movement considered him an out-and-out ambitious schemer, an extremely dangerous existence.
"No need to thank me. If you insist on thanking me, I just hope you won't hit me first next time."
"Of course, it would be even better if you could help me beat up an old lecherous snake."
Luo Su stood on his tiptoes to shake hands with Patriot, saying something that left Patriot and the Inner Guards beside him a bit confused.
"Ah... Ata, also, remember to keep a normal state of mind later."
"Hmm, even if you find your adoptive father saucily wearing a little skirt, don't look too surprised."
After instructing Patriot, Luo Su turned around and spoke to a certain silly dragon girl.
Huh?
What does that mean?
Talulah looked a little confused. Why was Luo Su acting so strange today?
"Your Excellency Luo Su, what are you sayi—"
Before Talulah could finish her sentence, Luo Su slammed the Tiger Talisman directly onto her chest!
The Tiger Edict.
The surging Originium Arts of division.
White light emerged.
Amidst everyone's bewildered expressions, two figures appeared.
The same stern silver hair, the same horns, the same beautiful face. Only one of them had firm, somewhat naive eyes, while the other was unsmiling but exuded a charming allure.
Patriot and FrostNova were both bewildered.
Two Talulahs had appeared before them?!
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One of the dragon girls stared blankly around, her expression a little lost.
The woman beside her was also confused, but compared to the dazed goose next to her, there was a hint of charm in her eyes.
"Luo Su... what's going on?"
The Red Dragon, with bright and sharp eyes, looked at Luo Su. Although it seemed she had been ambushed, she didn't think Luo Su was an enemy.
This Ya Zi always had the air of a chess player, and chess players usually cherish their lives... But he was now standing right next to Patriot, which was a very bad move, because if Patriot considered him a mortal enemy, there was a possibility of death.
Luo Su was clearly not the kind of person who didn't cherish his own life.
He dared to stand there, undoubtedly because he stood on the same front as Patriot.
This was probably also why Patriot didn't throw a spear at Luo Su immediately—because Luo Su was indeed actively approaching him, which was tantamount to putting his own life on the scale as a bargaining chip.
"Yin-Yang Split."
Luo Su said simply.
"Talulah was possessed by Grand Duke Koschei, the Black Snake. She simultaneously has two personalities, 'Talulah' and 'Koschei'. If we consider Talulah as Yang and Koschei as Yin, then activating that divine power will naturally cause them to split."
Those words caused some commotion among the Shield Guards nearby.
Grand Duke Black Snake, Koschei.
This name, for Ursus soldiers, was more than just well-known; it was infamous.
That Grand Duke was always associated with conspiracy; his every appearance was accompanied by poison and murder.
And now, Luo Su said that their leader's body contained the soul of that individual?!
"Which of you... is... the Snake Duke?"
The Wendigo raised his halberd, his voice intermittent and hoarse.
He was originally an Ursus field commander and knew better than anyone what kind of existence the man named Koschei was.
Since that fellow had attached his soul to Talulah, then Talulah's followers—the Reunion Movement—would surely turn into white bones in some conspiracy.
Killing a Grand Duke was a serious crime.
But in this situation, even committing a serious crime, he had to be dealt with!
Patriot made his decision almost instantly.
"I am Talulah."
The dragon girl with a heroic look in her eyes put down the longsword at her waist and raised her hand, signaling for the people beside her to tie her up.
She disarmed herself without hesitation.
This was a very dangerous move.
Because if the people opposite thought she deserved to die, then she would have no chance to resist at all.
That action instinctively gave FrostNova a sense of approval.
Completely trusting a companion, not a single moment of hesitation even when entrusting one's life.
This was indeed Talulah's style.
But, the next moment, the other Talulah beside her also put down the sword at her waist.
The emotions in her eyes were completely consistent with the first one.
No, that's not right, her emotions were even more intense than the first Talulah's.
"Do it. The Black Snake knows almost everything about me. If she wants to imitate me, no one will be able to tell the difference."
She spoke slowly, her tone sorrowful.
"You might not understand the Black Snake, but as that man's adopted daughter, I can tell you clearly that fellow craves war, craves blood, and is a genuine source of disaster. I once thought I had defeated him, but now it seems I was too arrogant."
"If you can't distinguish me, then kill both me and the Black Snake. The will of that evil god must never be allowed to continue on this land."
FrostNova froze instantly.
These were also words Talulah could say.
She stood blankly between the two Talulahs. Her Originium Arts, comparable to a Red Dragon's, were useless at this moment.
She could only turn back and look at Luo Su.
It was this guy who split Talulah into two.
At the same time, the prompter also sent a message.
[This is pretty easy to recognize. Talulah only has ideals in her head, not a shred of femininity. If it weren't for her good looks, she'd be a tomboy.]
[That old lecherous snake, he knows too much. All his avatars are pretty big sisters.]
Emm... Luo Su's face showed a polite yet awkward expression.
No, didn't you frantically try to sell Talulah to me before?
Damn you.
For some resources, you'd make your host go on a blind date with a tomboy, huh?
What a scumbag.
I'll remember this grudge!
"Your Excellency Luo Su, you can tell who the Black Snake is, right?"
FrostNova slowly asked Luo Su.
If Talulah was the person in the Reunion Movement who trusted Luo Su the most, then the second most trusting was FrostNova.
She didn't believe that Luo Su went through all that trouble just to split the Reunion Movement.
After all—
This Ya Zi's imaginary enemy had always been the Flame Emperor.
If the Reunion Movement hadn't been involved with Talulah, it probably wouldn't even be in his plans.
At the same time, Patriot and the two Red Dragons also looked at Luo Su.
"Your Excellency Luo Su, I trust your judgment."
Talulah said so, her eyes full of trust in her companion.
Luo Su had always had the demeanor of a chess player. If he made any rash moves, it was definitely pre-arranged.
For example, this sudden attack was likely because he considered the Black Snake to be one with her; if he informed her, the Black Snake might also know the situation, so he chose to keep it a secret.
Now, she and the Black Snake were separated.
Now it was Luo Su's rhythm.
The second Red Dragon didn't know what she was thinking. She watched Luo Su, her eyes flowing gently, as if contemplating something.
Not long after, she also smiled and nodded.
"Your Excellency Luo Su, I'm counting on you."
Luo Su carefully examined the two Red Dragons in front of him, then noticed that the first one's eyes were extremely bright, while the second one, though also giving a sharp impression, had a foxy cunningness in her eyes. Even though their appearance, figure, and clothing were identical, she appeared even more beautiful.
"Kill the second Talulah."
The young man, at some unknown point, had a kunai in his hand. He sneered and pointed the kunai at the second woman.
"Talulah is a tomboy; she has no femininity at all!"
Huh?!
Talulah's eyes widened!
She had to admit that at this moment, her heart was terrified. Luo Su, whom she had always considered reliable, actually used such an elusive thing as 'femininity' to distinguish her from the Black Snake?
Was this reasonable?
Although she was indeed the real Talulah.