New shoots

Bai Wunan and his group's initial plan was to find a new beginning, a brand new world. And wouldn't you know it, this world is like a cat abandoned in a cardboard box, about to freeze to death.

Bai Mo and his companions walked down the streets of Yaga Moscow. Arcueid unceremoniously took his arm. Bai Mo tried to struggle, but after a while, Arcueid's strength became too much for him to handle.

Leiao's magic was terrifying.

He should be thankful that the big golden cat only occupies one of his arms.

Shi, meanwhile, focused her gaze on the shops with great interest. Although she occasionally exchanged glances with Arcueid, she was equally interested in the place.

Seeing Shi looking at him like a curious tourist, Bai Mo felt a sense of comfort.

"Bai Mo, I always feel like you care about her a lot."

"After all she's done for us, it's good to let her experience something new," Bai Mo replied casually, then felt the pressure on her arm unconsciously increase.

The three arrived at the Kremlin. Bai Mo still wanted to learn more about this world. Although he already knew about Moscow, he needed to learn more from here.

Upon arriving at the palace gates, both Shiki and Arcueid withdrew, citing their disinterest in the complexities of government affairs. Whether they actually left remains unknown.

"Master?"

After opening the door, the snow-white figure tilted its head and asked with some confusion. Then, Bai Mo withdrew the form created by the Asura Art.

"It really is you. Although I knew you had come back to life, seeing you appear as a living, breathing person made me feel a little relieved."

Your methods are quite impressive. If it weren't for the magical connection between us, I wouldn't have recognized you.

"I don't want to be walking down the street when suddenly a cultist rushes out and tries to kiss my shoes."

Bai Mo waved his hand. Logically speaking, it would be unlikely that Church would develop in the Russia Lostbelt under normal circumstances. However, since the Thunder Terrible Emperor was often away from the palace, various internal forces naturally developed.

Moreover, over the years, the Church has also gathered some powerful individuals under its control.

Sitting at the tea table, Anastasia thoughtfully poured him some black tea, and then the two began to chat about the situation here. After Bai Mo moved the entire Lostbelt, he needed someone who could stabilize the situation.

"So, that princess..."

"The princess of this beast kingdom is dead." Anastasia took a sip of tea. Upon hearing this, Bai Mo didn't ask any further questions. In the casual afternoon tea conversation, Anastasia changed the subject.

"So, my Master, what are you going to do next?"

Anastasia stared intently at Bai Mo. During this time, her opinion of this Master had undergone a complete transformation.

But she still wanted to know, what exactly was Bai Mo going to do with this world? Would he enjoy his supreme authority and the people's adoration, or would he transform it into his own power?

Bai Mo frowned, seemingly deep in thought. If he decided to drive this country and use it as a machine, Anastasia wouldn't say much. After all, she was Bai Mo's Servant, and he was certainly capable of doing so.

"This is indeed a problem. We were originally planning to use Kadoc to control the princess, but now that she's dead, things are really complicated."

Upon hearing this, Anastasia's brow twitched. She seemed to realize that her Master's thought process was somewhat different from her own, or rather, from most people's.

Shouldn't a normal person at this point be looking up to the sky and roaring, ready to do something big? Why is Bai Mo thinking about these things?

"No... don't you understand the situation? I've completely taken over her duties here."

"Of course, but you're not someone who craves power, are you? As your Master, I know that. Wouldn't having you sit here be a constraint for you?"

"You were dragged into this by the Counter Force in the first place, isn't this position a burden to you? But this place really needs someone to stabilize the situation. If that guy were still here, I could coerce her with a clear conscience."

Bai Mo said in a serious tone, "Governing a country is not a simple matter. Anastasia in front of me is not Servant who is good at this, and Bai Mo does not want to see another Tsar with real power."

Since there is Magnetic Field Power, there is no need to continue maintaining this wretched feudal Lord.

Therefore, this was indeed a burden for her.

This country has just suffered a dramatic change, and any turmoil could cause countless people to suffer. A suitable person is needed to stabilize the situation, and Anastasia has temporarily stabilized the situation by using her "identity".

These words made Anastasia clench the doll in her hand. Looking at the man in front of her who was troubled for her sake, she lowered her head to hide her expression.

"My Master really has no ambition at all..."

Ambition? I have no interest in power.

"What if those people need you, or even yearn for you to wear the crown?" Anastasia countered.

"I made it clear to them as soon as I recovered. And being needed is different from risking one's life."

For Bai Mo, everyone is unique, possessing their own distinct characteristics. To demand that they risk their lives for him would be to obliterate their future and stifle their potential.

Therefore, Bai Mo will provide them with help and guidance, but will never ask them to serve him or even risk their lives for him, and will never allow anyone to become an obstacle to their development, including himself.

That's why he answered that person the way he did when he was revived.

Just as he had let Anastasia enjoy this life on her own back then, Bai Mo would only let them choose their own path.

"But given the current situation here, I guess I have to temporarily take over. I'm also well aware that besides my position and my role in maintaining order, I don't have much power in terms of governance, so I'll be content to play the role of a figurehead."

Let's deal with this properly once Chaldea summons Servant with the ability to govern a country.

Bai Mo nodded, tacitly agreeing with her idea. Subsequently, based on her perspective as a modern person and in light of the current era, Bai Mo formulated several policies to temporarily stabilize the situation, while swiftly sentencing those depraved nobles to death.

A long time has passed, and when a law is applied to ordinary people, it brings about earth-shattering changes. Such matters must be handled with meticulous care, and precautions must be taken.

"We need to get rid of those man-eating creatures quickly, as well as the others. Send the stronger members to the wasteland to develop the land, clear out the monsters, and..."

Bai Mo looked at the Church report in front of him and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Before his transmigration, he wasn't interested in these religions, but in this world, he had actually seen the angel Metatron. Perhaps not believing in God would be the real problem of being unmaterialistic.

Moreover, the Church has indeed never stopped providing relief, although the frequency is not high.

"Keep it."

Seeing Bai Mo's troubled expression, Anastasia covered her face and chuckled. She naturally knew the Church's current situation with Bai Mo. Just now, she had received the Church's request to sculpt a statue of Bai Mo.

"Instead of that, you should take a good look at the situation here, and remember to explain things clearly to your friends."

"Friend?"

Anastasia gave a subtle smile.

"Go to Church and you'll see."

Bai Mo nodded and prepared to leave decisively. His figure vanished instantly, but just as Anastasia calmly finished her tea, he suddenly reappeared.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Anastasia was startled by the sudden appearance and choked on her tea.

"Cough cough, are you trying to kill me? What are you doing all of a sudden? I don't have your reaction time."

Seeing this, Bai Mo used his strength to calm her down, and then Anastasia glared at him angrily.

"Oh... I've completely lost my composure! All the noble and cultured image I've painstakingly cultivated as a perfect princess is ruined!"

"That kind of thing doesn't even exist. In fact, no modern person would associate you with those things, since they left behind such things."

Anastasia frowned and asked:

What is that?

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo pondered for a moment, then casually created a bouquet of flowers using his Magnetic Field Power. There was nothing wrong with presenting a bouquet of flowers when interacting with a woman, but Bai Mo's action made her feel somewhat uneasy.

And why do these flowers look somewhat familiar?

Immediately afterwards, Bai Mo's expression gradually turned into a bizarre and mischievous look. Before it could fully unfold, Anastasia made a popping sound like boiling water.

She punched Bai Mo with her soft fists while saying angrily and embarrassed:

"Why was that kind of thing preserved?! People from the future have such a twisted sense of humor, displaying someone's embarrassing photos from the past."

It was originally just a prank photo, but I never expected it to last for so many years.

"Get out! You wicked bastard! I won't forgive you until three days later—no, one day later!"

Then, Bai Mo was pushed to the door by Anastasia, who slammed the Kremlin gate shut without hesitation. Almost immediately, she opened the door a crack.

"Oh, right, is there anything else? Is there something you forgot?"

But Bai Mo was too fast; he had already disappeared. Anastasia's gaze was somewhat downcast and troubled. The next moment, Bai Mo's voice came from the Servant's contract.

"It's nothing, I just forgot to thank you, and then I forgot that Servant have this kind of connection, maybe my brain was fried."

Thank you for your dedication here, Anastasia. I am truly grateful to have been able to summon you this time.

The words reached Anastasia's heart directly, and she slowly opened the castle gates, gazing into the distance.

"It's nothing, if anyone's lucky... it's me."

She is the youngest daughter of the last Tsar. If Bai Mo chooses to rule this country, she will help him as the Tsar's daughter. But what this girl truly desires is not the high crown, but her flesh-and-blood family.

This is Anastasia's most precious treasure.