"So... should I do something like this?"
Lin Ke stood silently, staring blankly at the forest in front of him.
He was a Blue Star person, and during a fishing trip, he closed his eyes and opened them to find himself inexplicably transported to another world.
Accompanied by the words "a young master" in the language of this strange world, he was formally reborn as an incredibly adorable noble baby.
And now, he had grown up.
He originally thought he would lead a simple life of a Western-style noble, involving schemes, territorial wars, climbing the technology tree, and flirting with maids.
But then... the system appeared.
His newly established worldview was shattered.
"This isn't scientific."
Standing at the edge of the forest, Lin Ke took a deep breath and blinked again.
A few lines of text suddenly appeared before his eyes.
[Task: Head to the forest three kilometers southeast of the castle and, using your outstanding ventriloquism as a cover, drain the last bit of life force from the King of Gods.]
[Reward: Unknown immense benefits.]
[Hint: If the task fails, your family will be destroyed.]
It seems this really isn't a simple magic-free world... And that punishment, isn't it just like the failure elimination in unlimited genres...
Also, why ventriloquism, and not fist skills, leg skills, or head skills?
Lin Ke pondered over the system's words.
And moreover...
This system, how domineering!
After thinking for a while, he waved to the servants behind him: "Wait here for me, I have something to do, I'll be right back."
His voice was childish, yet carried an undeniable tone.
In the respectful responses of the servants, Lin Ke slid into the small forest.
Faced with the punishment of death, it's best to be decisive.
Better they suffer than me.
Start off by killing a god!
...
Upon exiting the forest, Lin Ke didn't even need to look specifically. He felt the surrounding scene change, becoming foggy.
"Young man, I've been waiting for you a long time."
A lofty and grand voice echoed.
Lin Ke looked up, seeing an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in a robe with light gold patterns, standing with his hands behind his back, hovering in mid-air.
"Who are you?" Lin Ke's voice was clear and bright.
The old man smiled slightly, and an intonation-filled chant echoed through the void:
"I, Zelnytar, Lord of the Gods... wielding the power of life and destruction... founder of the Divine Court, the faith of the gods, controller of the throne of gods, usherer of the divine dawn, Human Race God King against the endless races of the Star Realm..."
As the old man spoke, his body began to glow, and light shone a foot from his eyes.
Stars suddenly appeared in the sky, endless light flickered, and hymns of praise rose up...
The earth trembled slightly, insects crawled out from beneath, scurrying about in unease...
It seemed at this moment, the rules of the heavens, the sky, and the earth were responding to the old man's words.
Even though he expected this, Lin Ke was still slightly shocked.
Of course, this level of reaction did not cause any real impact on the world; it seemed to only affect the area around Lin Ke.
"May I ask why you are looking for me?"
Though shocked internally, Lin Ke remained vigilant.
He knew from past experience that some dying powerful figures loved to do things like possessing others.
The King of Gods before him was about to die!
"Young man, there's no need to be nervous. I am the King of Gods of the Human Race, powerful and without equal, holding off the aggressive attacks of the endless Star Realm races. I came to see you because of your outstanding talent!"
The King of Gods smiled kindly, waving his hand gently.
"Me? Talented?" Lin Ke pointed to himself.
The King of Gods nodded slightly: "Yes, young man. I was in the midst of an intense battle with a giant beast from the Star Realm, but felt your talent, so I came to meet you... Are you willing to become my follower?"
"Follower? A really powerful one?" Lin Ke pondered for two seconds.
The King of Gods smiled: "Yes, noble young man."
Lin Ke pondered for another two seconds, then tensed his little face, slowly shaking his head.
"Hmm, if you're willing..." The originally smiling King of Gods was momentarily taken aback: "Why unwilling?"
"My mom told me not to trust strangers." Lin Ke's voice was innocent yet firm.
Goodness gracious.
"I am the King of Gods, how could I be a stranger?" The King of Gods raised an eyebrow, wanting to smack the noble boy before him, but held back.
He thought, young people love vanity and are often naive.
So, he smiled even more kindly: "Young man, we humans live bitterly on this continent! The various other races are constantly trying to infringe upon our living space. Would you..."
"Yes, yes, then you, elder, should quickly go help them! Aren't you very powerful?" Lin Ke immediately replied.
This little brat is quite a handful... The King of Gods muttered internally at this, pondering for three seconds before speaking again: "Young man, what do you desire? The power to rival dragons? Wealth that rivals nations? Completely loyal beauties?"
Lin Ke scratched his head with some embarrassment, "Um... can I become a god on the spot? If I can... I'll be your follower, how about that?"
Becoming a god on the spot?
The King of Gods nearly swore.
If I had the power to make you a god on the spot, why would I be standing here talking to you?
Feeling the divine power within him draining faster and faster, a trace of urgency appeared in the King of Gods' eyes.
Yet his tone became increasingly amiable: "Young man, what must I do for you to become my follower?"
Lin Ke keenly noticed the hint of urgency in the King of Gods' eyes, and his heart calmed slightly.