I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 1169 - 617: The Long Winter, Final Farewell

"Frost Star is about to return, plunging the new world into a long winter once again. We need to complete our winter preparations as soon as possible," Vidar said.

The new world of today is no longer the new world of three years ago. With Vidar's control, numerous races have been created by him.

Upon closer inspection, he already embodies a third of Odin's demeanor.

With the perfection of the races, in the new world, he is the New God King.

"Will Mimir and Gu come back together?" Wali asked with some concern.

Except for a message in the first month after leaving, there has been no news since.

This made them very worried.

"Perhaps, the old world isn't very dangerous. Besides, Gu isn't weak; we don't need to worry about anything happening to him," Vidar said, though he didn't know much. But Gu Shanhai's abilities were evident to all.

Even the Poison Dragon Nidhogg had been tamed by him. Who else could threaten him?

If you're concerned about Gu Shanhai, you're better off worrying about him.

The lack of news, Vidar thought, was likely due to being delayed by research.

He knew the situation when Gu Shanhai and Mimir studied Frost Star. They basically stayed in the lab without taking a single step outside.

"Let's not discuss this for now. What we need to focus on is dealing with the long winter," Vidar said.

With the emergence of Frost Star, they had to endure two winters every three years: a normal winter, which occurred annually, and Frost Star, which happened once every three years.

As a result, their calendar had changed.

They didn't call Frost Star the Fimbulwinter but referred to it as the long winter.

"Food and warm clothes have been settled, but wooden houses might not effectively block the cold."

"And we don't have enough wood as fuel."

Upon hearing this, Wali's face also fell. This matter wasn't easy to solve.

They had experienced winter three times already, but during those winters, the newly born races were small in number, making arrangements easier, and the cold was bearable.

Due to the climate, it didn't even snow. They just needed to dress warmly to maintain body temperature, and there were no major issues. Even if they got cold, it wasn't life-threatening.

But Frost Star was different. Once it returned, the ensuing blizzard would be formidable.

If they relied on past methods, these races would surely perish.

Over the past three years, each had at least three offspring, with the youngest possibly just recently born. In such harsh cold, survival couldn't be guaranteed.

This might lead to the extinction of a race.

"Actually, if we let them into the shelter, the long winter wouldn't threaten them at all," Wali hesitated before expressing his idea.

"No, if Mimir and Gu come back, how would we explain this?" Vidar immediately rejected Wali's proposal.

He understood that Wali's intention wasn't to let these races into the core area but to let them live in the peripheral area.

Mainly to utilize the base's constant temperature function to get through the long winter.

Deep down, he knew this was the best course of action. And with their restraints, there wouldn't be any major problems. Once the population grew, they could handle Frost Star on their own.

However, though the idea seemed good, what if something unexpected happened?

What if Gu Shanhai and Mimir returned?

Seeing this, perhaps Mimir wouldn't say anything, but Gu Shanhai definitely would.

"Well..." Wali was also at a loss, as he knew Mimir's perspective but couldn't predict Gu Shanhai's thoughts.

Their interactions with Gu Shanhai were limited, so it was hard to guess his personality.

If Gu Shanhai didn't mind, that would be fine. But if he drove them away, they wouldn't be prepared for it.

As for rebelling?

They at least had a sense of right and wrong. The entire base was built by Gu Shanhai. Over the years, he had ensured their needs were met. To oppose him over this would seem ungrateful.

After all, neither party was at fault.

Lending them aid was a kindness, and refusal was completely justified, especially since he built it single-handedly. They had contributed nothing, so how could they have the audacity to expect otherwise?

"Maybe Mimir could persuade him," Wali still hoped to rely on Mimir since Mimir had ties with Gu Shanhai.

"It's possible, but I don't want to gamble," Vidar felt that things had to be done in the right order.

If Gu Shanhai returned during this long winter, he'd plead with him to agree.

But absolutely no one can be let in without Gu Shanhai's permission, even with Mimir's help. However, Mimir is not the owner of this sanctuary and has no right to agree on Gu Shanhai's behalf.

Even they are staying here temporarily.

Actually, Vidar had long wanted to build his own palace, but due to a lack of manpower, he ultimately had to give up.

"Alright, I will arrange it as soon as possible." Wali was very unwilling, but due to Vidar's authority, he eventually agreed.

Both sides were not fundamentally wrong, but their differing thoughts led to the disagreement.

Wali soon left to busy himself, since Vidar did not agree with his suggestion, he naturally had to think about how to deal with the cold winter.

"Actually, you can let them stay in the sanctuary."

A familiar voice came over, making the troubled Vidar involuntarily brighten up.

"Gu, you've returned!" Vidar turned to look, seeing the long-lost figure, but in the next moment, he froze, because he did not see that familiar head in Gu Shanhai's hands.

"Mimir, didn't he come back with you?" Vidar felt a sense of foreboding.

"Two years ago, he stayed at the Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom, and no one will disturb him anymore." Gu Shanhai said calmly.

The words fell into Vidar's ears, naturally signifying death.

"Has he entered eternal slumber?" Vidar was still somewhat incredulous.

"In a sense, yes. After we left, his health deteriorated sharply, and then I..." Gu Shanhai briefly summarized Mimir's situation.

Vidar listened very quietly, not saying anything.

"Gu, thank you for sending Mimir back. Actually, his home has always been the Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom." Vidar finally sighed.

The events have happened, and everything is irreversible.

Vidar agreed with Gu Shanhai's actions, but without Mimir, Vidar knew that in the future, he'd have to rely entirely on himself.

Previously, with Mimir's help, relying on his knowledge and wisdom, Vidar could grow better. Now, everything must be explored by himself.

"We're friends; it's only natural." Gu Shanhai didn't mention the Physical Buddha and Shariputra, instead opting for heavy embellishment and omission. The result was the same, but many details were distorted beyond recognition or even reversed.

Vidar might visit, but he would never dig up Mimir's grave or his urn, so there's no need to worry about him discovering anything.

"Earlier, you said, Gu, that agreeing to let other races temporarily reside in the sanctuary wouldn't affect you?" Vidar spoke up.

He tried to suppress his grief at the moment; since it's irrevocable, he should focus on the present.

"It's possible; actually, this sanctuary was originally left for you. I'm here just to say goodbye." Gu Shanhai said.

"Goodbye? Where are you planning to go? Has something happened?!" Vidar didn't expect to hear two pieces of bad news in one day.

"You should know about the Dual-star Celestial Body plan. Even if not, you can infer its meaning from the name."

"I need to create another celestial body to assist and suppress the Frost Star."

"It's not suitable to do this here; if danger arises, I don't know what the outcome will be."

"But one thing is certain, the races you've created cannot survive."

Gu Shanhai said calmly. He had seen those races, which would form civilizations in the fragmentary worlds of later generations. In their blood, they possess the fingernails to construct the great ship Naglfar of the Netherworld, which enable them to travel between worlds and survive safely and disperse to other worlds when the world collapses.

"Alright, when you return, Gu, I'll buy you a drink." Vidar said, somewhat reluctantly, feeling this matter wouldn't be that simple.

If not, Gu Shanhai wouldn't have specifically returned; he could have conveyed the message without coming back, just directly started the work.

"Alright, I remember. You owe me a drink." Gu Shanhai said with a smile.

Actually, the reason he didn't forge the Hunting Star at the base of the new world was simple: the materials weren't convenient to present.

If Vidar found out he was using bodies like Odin, Thor, Frey to forge it, he might fight Gu Shanhai desperately.

Moreover, he had thrown in the Silver Hall, the Supreme Throne, and the Ring of Nibelungen—all of it.

Of course, Vidar might be able to restrain himself, but even if he did, there would be a knot in his heart.

Gu Shanhai's behavior was akin to using the corpses of Vidar's entire family to build a wall, doing it right in front of Vidar. If Vidar tolerated it, it would be for the greater good, but it doesn't mean he can accept it.

"When are you planning to leave? I..." Vidar thought of seeing Gu Shanhai off.

"There's no need to arrange anything. I'm leaving now; I'm leaving the sanctuary to you. I hope next time I see you, the new world will have become a completely new civilization." Gu Shanhai interrupted Vidar.

"Alright!" Vidar watched Gu Shanhai's disappearing figure and finally spoke a single word, expressing his attitude.

He didn't even know whether Gu Shanhai heard it or not.