Someone Who Makes Promises on a Whim / The Women Who Want to "Toy With" Arturo

"So, Mr. Huang, are you willing to give me a tiny gold coin from under my fingernail to help me get through these next few days?"

Although Arturo was shocked to learn that someone was the lord of Utopia, he still wanted to maintain their previous relationship.

Mr. Huang in front of me clearly thought so too, as he pulled out a shiny card from some device.

"I do have a job, but it's very risky."

Although Huang Cao really didn't want to mention the word "work" at this time.

But since you've already brought this up, wouldn't it seem silly of me not to take advantage of it?

Arturo paused, realizing he couldn't expect this blockhead to come up with anything strange.

How big is it?

"It's very likely we'll be at odds with the entire Lateran. It's not convenient to discuss this here. Let's go to Utopia's headquarters in the Lateran capital first."

A dozen minutes later, they returned to the lord's luxurious office in Utopia.

As soon as Arturo sat down, Huang Cao, without any further formalities, handed him the proposal.

"I'll be making some big moves in Lateran in about a year or two. I need your Originium Arts to assist someone. You probably already know what I'm planning to do. There's no such thing as morality between nations; it's just a matter of the big fish eating the small fish."

"You want me to betray Lateran?"

"Don't put it so harshly. From my observation, your Lateran was bound to run into problems sooner or later. I'm just bringing that problem to the forefront. Compared to the future scenario of Sarkaz committing suicide due to a collapse of faith, my solution is already quite mild."

After a two-second pause, Huang Cao carefully explained, "In short, your country has its share of problems. While gaining empathy, the Sarkaz have also cut off their own path to assimilation into other races. In the future, this world will definitely tend towards unification..."

After some explanation, Arturo realized what a great thing the man in front of him was doing.

Huang Cao pressed on, saying, "Do you know why Sarkaz's halo was created?"

Arturo: "I'd like to hear more details."

Huang Cao directly told the other party about the existence of the host, including the history of the Sarkaz race before its birth.

The sheer volume of information nearly overwhelmed Arturo; his eyes glazed over, and it took him a while to recover.

Ultimately, whether she becomes a playboy or not is a matter for the future; for now, she remains a staunch believer in Laterano Church.

Especially after learning that he was not an ordinary Sarkaz, Arturo's inner spirit of flight was burning fiercely.

As everyone knows, Sarkaz's wings are just decorations, and sometimes they can even be a nuisance.

I'm actually Stone Wing Demon! Will I be able to fly in the future?

"The Sarkaz and Sarkaz issues need to be resolved eventually, and the truth of history will inevitably come out sooner or later, so it's better to expose the problem now than to have a real fight in the future."

Huang Cao glanced at Arturo: "I respect your choice. If you really don't want to get involved, I'll find you a well-paid and easy job. It won't affect my plans much, it'll just be a little slower."

"If you're willing to help me, for the next year, you'll live a life where you don't have to work but still receive a generous salary—in other words, take a year off before you start working."

"In short, the choice is yours. I won't force you or use moral blackmail. I would never do such a thing to a kind person."

Chapter 564 Someone Who Likes to Make Promises Casually

"I'd like to ask, is this why you approached me?" Arturo's voice trembled slightly.

She regretted saying it as soon as the words left her mouth.

I shouldn't have said that, but I was afraid of being deceived, afraid that all the time I spent with you these past few days was fake.

Huang Cao shook his head very seriously, neither caring about nor knowing what Arturo was thinking.

"I can tell you this with full responsibility: meeting you was a complete accident, and wanting to save your life was merely out of kindness. The reason I'm telling you about this plan now is mainly because I met Andon afterward."

"Before I met Andon, I considered you my travel companion."

"Besides, wouldn't it be utterly absurd to tie the plan to conquer a country to one person?"

Arturo took a deep breath, a pang of guilt rising within him.

I was so stupid! Why did I say something like that about liking a bad person? How am I supposed to pursue her now?!

"Sorry, I just left home and I feel a little insecure."

Arturo lowered his head, like a little girl who had done something wrong.

Huang Cao comforted her warmly, saying, "It's okay. Although you've lost your mother and, sociologically speaking, your father, you still have me. I can be your confidant and fill your life with money."

But what I want isn't money... Never mind, this piece of wood is just too classy, it doesn't even have the slightest bit of inappropriate tone.

Arturo nodded and said, "Since that's the case, and I don't have anything else to do right now, I agree. I will cooperate with your next plan. However, after we succeed, I need a promise from you. Don't worry, you can refuse then."

"It's alright. Would I, the Lord of Terra, possibly deceive you? Once you succeed, I'll basically have everything I need. I can give you both wealth and status, so there's no need to consider whether to refuse or not. I trust you would never make any demands that would upset me."

Huang Cao said very generously, and one can imagine how happy Arturo will be when she recalls those words in the future.

Arturo is happy now, but she's temporarily hiding her true feelings:

"Let's talk about that later. By the way, do you have any books here? I'd like to learn more about your Utopia, not the kind of books that Lateran officials have deliberately smeared."

"Yes, miss, yes." Huang Cao pointed to the bookshelf behind her seat.

Huang Cao: "These are all utopian texts, many of which I wrote myself. After all, without a core guiding principle, such a vast nation cannot be united."

"As a religious state, Lateran should know how terrifying the cohesive power of faith can be. Without faith, the people will not know why they fight, the army will not know why it fights, everything will fall into chaos, everything will turn into a mercenary-like style of operation, and then the entire country will be devoid of Order."

Huang Cao's intention in letting Arturo read was to let the angel experience the true culture of Utopia.

Only in this way can we eliminate our guilt as much as possible and truly dedicate ourselves to this great cause.

Arturo pulled a book from the shelf; the cover read, "On the On the Advantages and Disadvantages of Anarchist Thought," by Huang Cao.

It can be said that Huang Cao has deeply considered all the thoughts in his mind over the past two hundred years, and finally decided to become the King of Terra.

After all, regardless of the philosophical thought, even including nihilism, its subject is basically human beings.

After all, people are everything, and people are the reason to think.

If there were no humans in the world, the universe would exist but have no meaning, since humans cannot perceive it, and naturally no one would ask what the meaning of the word "perception" is.

Because it's simply impossible for any living being to know what the word "universe" truly means, and even if they did, the vanished humans would never have been able to acknowledge or know it.

This is a philosophical attitude, which Huang Cao incorporated into the utopian state system, and shaped himself into the will of the entire nation.

That is, the true king.

At the same time, due to the expansion of territory and the large population, Huang Cao believed that it was necessary to give his people enough ideological strength in order to deal with the encroachment of those with ulterior motives.

For example, the book in Arturo's hand that explores anarchism provides the most insightful explanation.

While anarchism may be an ideal social form under ideal conditions, it places extremely high demands on human morality and technology, making it even more utopian than utopia itself, and its resilience to shocks is practically nonexistent.

Humanity once went through a period of anarchy, namely the primitive tribes that had just emerged from the earth. While there was indeed mutual assistance, there was almost no science or happy life to speak of.

But this is only one idea. What truly made the Utopians abandon racial conflicts and work wholeheartedly for the Huang Cao was another set of ideas.

Huang Cao wrote down all the ideas he could think of in his mind into books, but the best-selling book is still his main one: The Utopian Basic Principles.

Arturo took down the book "The Utopian Basic Principles" which was placed at the very center of the bookshelf.

Its core idea can be summed up in one sentence: follow the national will of the lord and create a better life for everyone.

Armed with this ideology, a nation with strong cohesion was born.

Although Master Huang was well-versed in history in his previous life, he was not a philosopher before. He only truly became a philosopher long after arriving on this Terra's land.

This set of ideas was formally established during the Utopian period.

After a brief reading, Arturo was shocked by what he read.

It was too idealistic and shouldn't have been realized, yet a utopia has already appeared on this land.

Utopia stands on this land like an anomaly.

Whenever someone says that an ideal is impossible to achieve, utopia becomes a stark example, slapping some people in the face.

This book details the obligations of all the Utopians: to completely unify Terra under the leadership of the Great Lord and to eliminate the suffering of the oppressed.

This is a mission without any racial distinctions. You won't be helped just because you're weak, because the weak can also do evil. Everything must be based on reality. You won't be abandoned just because you're strong, because the strong can also be soft-hearted and easily bullied.

Everything should be based on reality, because weakness and strength are relative.

Because you have suffered, because you have been bullied, the Utopians will stand up for you.

But once you've stood up, you must also join this great war to stand up for all those who suffer.

This is absolute justice, one of humanity's lifelong pursuits.

Chapter 565 The Women Who Wanted to "Play" with Arturo

According to Arturo, the only drawback of this theory is the possibility of unexpected problems with the Huang Cao, given its close association with the plant.

But now it seems like an unfounded worry.

Although Master Huang claimed that only he could oppress the Utopians, he was always working to create a better living environment for his people.

That's what you call being a proud and arrogant old person.

Huang Cao chose to both make and cut cakes well, rather than just make them.

The despicable cannot understand the thoughts of the noble; these people assume that others are the same as themselves.

Naturally, they couldn't understand why Master Huang would be so generous in dividing the cake, almost disregarding his own interests.

Philosopher King! Boy!

Huang Cao pressed on, saying, "Just take a good rest this year. Or if you want any other rewards or compensation, I can grant your request."

"I only hope that after conquering Lateran, Master Huang can come and see me, spend a few days with me to tour Lateran, and grant my request from back then."

"Sure, if there's nothing else, I'm leaving in a few days. Would you like me to show you around now?"

"Since Mr. Huang has this idea, I, Arturo, certainly won't miss it."

Arturo, who was reading, suddenly looked up, thinking that the blockhead had finally come to his senses, but he soon met the other's concerned gaze.

It turns out this guy was worried about me because I had just fallen out with my father and wanted to show me more care, not because he wanted to pursue me or anything like that.

I guess I was just overthinking it.

So, over the next few days, with the support of a certain white-bearded old man, the two of them traveled freely in Lateran's capital, enjoying all the amusement rides, big and small.

During this period, Arturo wanted to attack countless times, but each time he was held back by some kind of inner constraint.

If Huang Cao's identity hadn't been exposed by now, Arturo would probably have already launched a fierce offensive.

Unfortunately, the opponent was the ruler of the nation, the true King of Terra.

As an ordinary Sarkaz, does he really deserve to stand beside the opposing team?

His wives must also be prominent figures in their respective fields.

Sometimes, marrying someone of equal social standing is the right thing to do.

Even if the other person might not mind, can my charm really win them over?

But in any case, Arturo never tried to give up; before that, love required sacrifice.

The other person has already done enough for me; it's time to reciprocate.

Arturo does not believe that offering oneself in exchange for something that cannot be reciprocated is a commendable act.

Because once you quantify yourself as a value, that so-called value may be almost worthless to the other party.

In the past few days, Arturo has figured it out: he must repay Master Huang's kindness before he can even begin to pursue him.

Even if they fail later, they can still have a dignified ending without any regrets, instead of being a clown who can't have the love they desire.

Thinking of this, after seeing Master Huang off as he left Lateran, Arturo felt a sense of peace and satisfaction.

A brighter future awaits her; there's no need to stay where she is.

My loved one and I are destined to meet again in the future...

But just after saying goodbye to his beloved, the cell phone that Master Huang had given to Arturo rang.

Arturo sat on the sofa and opened his chat app, where he found that a woman with a profile picture of Blood Demon holding Huang Cao had added him as a friend.

In addition, not long after, a large number of people added the woman holding Huang Cao as a friend.

Banshee, Feline, Etafia, Sarkaz, two Leithanian, and Yan Country.