Dragon Clan: I am Lu Mingfei, the Intelligence Strategist, the God of Concepts!

Chapter 12 Senior Brother, Be Careful of Odin!
Lu Mingfei carefully examined the expressionless face.

Chu Zihang's expression remained as serious and earnest as ever.

After waiting for a long time, no one said anything like, "Sorry, I was just kidding. If you don't want to go to the academy, then go die."

You can always trust your senior brother.

"Why……?"

This comment resurfaced in Lu Mingfei's mind.

Strangely enough, the panel's previous comments on other people were mostly sarcastic.

Gardeners, miners, and the like, or sharp, witty commentary.

But when it came to Chu Zihang's turn, not only did the style suddenly become serious, but it also carried a rather obvious subjective bias.

How does it determine that Chu Zihang is trustworthy? Or even trustworthy forever?

Did Chu Zihang give it money?

"Um, Senior Brother Chu... how are you going to help me keep this a secret?" Lu Mingfei asked tentatively.

"The academy asked me to observe whether you have awakened your bloodline, but I am a human, not a machine, so it is normal for me to make a wrong judgment," Chu Zihang said calmly.

"Oh, so that means you were misled by me..."

Chu Zihang interrupted, saying, "No, I wasn't misled by you. I simply misjudged the situation, and the mistake lies with me."

"Huh?" Lu Mingfei didn't react.

“The nature of the situation is different,” Chu Zihang explained roughly. “If I was misled by you, it means that you are a very dangerous person.”

Lu Mingfei understood now and looked at Chu Zihang in disbelief.

This...this...is Chu Zihang being a little too nice to me?

Normally, 'executives' like Chu Zihang and the repairman from yesterday would definitely prioritize success rates when carrying out their missions.

There are definitely a set of indicators for the promotion of so-called A-level and B-level specialists... just like the reputation level in the darts game.

Would Chu Zihang really be willing to risk his reputation to cover for me?
A strange feeling suddenly rose in Lu Mingfei's heart; no one had ever treated him like this before.
"Can...can I ask why?" Lu Mingfei asked hesitantly, unconsciously reverting to his listless state.

Chu Zihang pondered for a moment,
We decided to use what that man had once said.

"Because that academy is full of lunatics, I don't think it's suitable for you."

Although it was obvious that his meaning had been misunderstood, Lu Mingfei still asked with some curiosity:
"So what do you think suits me?"

"I don't know," Chu Zihang gave a convincing answer.

But after thinking about it...
He added, "But what you're unwilling to do is definitely not suitable."

Even Lu Mingfei blushed upon hearing these words.

Good guy,
What merit do I possess to deserve such preferential treatment from you, King Xiang Yu? Is it wrong for me to refuse? Thank goodness I'm not Consort Yu, or I would be so warmed by your kindness.

At this moment, he truly felt that... Chu Zihang was trustworthy.

but,

In my memory, Chu Zihang, this cold guy, doesn't seem like the kind of person who would say such things... Hmm, could it be that he got a girlfriend after going abroad?
What the hell!

Could it be another blonde, blue-eyed foreign woman? Has the cabbage at home been eaten by some pig outside?
Once he relaxed, Lu Mingfei's thoughts were like a herd of wild horses, galloping freely in all directions.

He could already picture the scene if this news got out, causing most of the girls to be heartbroken, Shilan's college entrance exam results to be completely ruined, and the principal to go crazy on the spot...

Chu Zihang had no idea that in those few seconds, Lu Mingfei was enacting a timeless love story in his mind, a tale that combined Chinese and Western elements and would move anyone who heard it to tears.

Silently sipping her coffee, she casually put her colored contact lenses back on.

"By the way, senior brother, what exactly is this bloodline awakening you mentioned earlier?" Lu Mingfei asked. "And what exactly does Kassel College, which you mentioned, do?"

"Dragon bloodline, you and I are both hybrids." Chu Zihang was as concise as ever.

Although he initiated the conversation, he never took the lead; Lu Mingfei asked him questions and he answered them all.

"As for the academy..."

Looking into Lu Mingfei's clear, college-student-like eyes, Chu Zihang pondered for a moment.

He said seriously, "Alright, now that your bloodline has awakened, there are some things you should know, and this is also for your safety."

A thought flashed through Lu Mingfei's mind: "Is it about the real world?"

Chu Zihang remained silent for a moment before saying, "You could say that."

I glanced at the time; the lecture started at 2 PM, so I needed to arrive 10 minutes early. I had 45 minutes left, which wasn't a lot of time, but it was enough to explain some things.

Let's start by explaining the concepts of 'dragon bloodline', 'hybrid', 'word of power', and other related common terms.

Then, I'll focus on the key points: 'Kassel College' and 'Dragon History'.

The remaining time will focus on "The Abrahamic Bloodline Contract" and "A Survival Guide for Hybrids in Modern Society," as well as the division of major hybrid factions in China...

After thinking it over in my mind,
Chu Zihang cleared his throat: "About 35 billion years ago, the first single-celled organism was born on Earth..."

……

In the classroom, Su Xiaoqiang stared in disbelief.

"You're saying Chu Zihang came to school early to see Lu Mingfei alone!?"

"Are you all crazy, or am I crazy, or is the world crazy?"

Behind her, Liu Miaomiao also looked incredulous, holding a pink box and standing there dumbfounded.

"It's true. Lu Mingfei was sleeping at the time, and Chu Zihang stood at the door waiting for him for a long time. Then, after he woke up, the two of them went out." The onlookers described what happened at the time in a calm tone.

"Oh, he said it was some private matter and asked us not to follow him."

Liu Miaomiao was the first to break down.

My head almost exploded with a 'buzz'.

She had even gone out of school at noon to buy some small gifts when she heard that Chu Zihang was coming to the school. How come... he was kidnapped by Lu Mingfei? He even said it was a private matter... what matter?

No...no...no way?

"Xiaoqiang..."

Liu Miaomiao's eyes were brimming with tears as she looked pitifully at her best friend.

"Don't worry, Miaomiao, they probably aren't in that kind of relationship." Su Xiaoqiang immediately understood what she meant, then took a deep breath and whispered, "Also, the college entrance exam is coming up, you... should read less of those kinds of novels."

Liu Miaomiao blushed: "Where did I see that? Don't talk nonsense."

"Hehe, I didn't even say which kind or which type..."

"Woo..."

Liu Miaomiao's face turned as red as if it were about to bleed, and her beautiful eyes were veiled with mist.
This girl is easily embarrassed and can't stand Su Xiaoqiang's rascal-like teasing.

Seeing that Liu Miaomiao was about to cry, Su Xiaoqiang quickly changed the subject, saying, "By the way, didn't they say that Chu Zihang and Lu Mingfei went to the coffee shop? We're free at noon, why don't we go and see them?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Liu Miaomiao was clearly tempted.
He immediately shook his head like a rattle-drum: "That won't do."

"Chu Zihang told us not to follow him."

"Who said we were following him? Buying a coffee after dinner is a normal thing, isn't it? We just happened to run into each other!" Su Xiaoqiang said, pinching her cheek.

"let's go."

"Hmm... that won't work either, it would be misunderstood."

Liu Miaomiao shook off her hand and continued to shake her head, her attitude quite resolute.

"Miaomiao, I'm really impressed by you."

Su Xiaoqiang couldn't help but sigh, her face showing pity for her misfortune and anger at her lack of ambition.

Don't let Liu Miaomiao's gentle nature fool you; she can be incredibly stubborn at times. Su Xiaoqiang knows perfectly well that Liu Miaomiao has always liked Chu Zihang, but she doesn't even cherish this opportunity to be alone with him. When will she ever win him over? ...What?
You said Lu Mingfei was there, so how could it be considered being alone?
Do you really think I, your super wingman, am just a sitting duck? Lu Mingfei is nothing special; I'll just kick him away and drag him away when the time comes!

What the hell is this private matter? What private matters could two men possibly have?
“Xiaoqiang…” Liu Miaomiao suddenly grabbed Su Xiaoqiang’s hand and said shyly, “Why don’t you go and give this to him now? I’m afraid he’ll leave right after the presentation.”

"Oh, you're afraid of being misunderstood, but I don't care if I'm misunderstood, right?" Su Xiaoqiang laughed in exasperation.

"Hehe, anyway, you don't like Chu Zihang." Liu Miaomiao shook Su Xiaoqiang's hand and pleaded softly, "Just help me out."

"Alright alright."

Su Xiaoqiang couldn't stand this the most.

Reluctantly, I accepted the beautifully packaged box of macarons. A small greeting card with a handwritten blessing from Liu Miaomiao was attached to the gift ribbon.

I glanced at it secretly.
It roughly means wishing the senior student success in their studies.

Dry and tasteless, with absolutely no nutritional value!
"Go Xiaoqiang! You're the best!"

Liu Miaomiao cheered her on from behind.

Su Xiaoqiang rolled her eyes, then waved and strode out of the teaching building with queen-like steps.

But he didn't see Liu Miaomiao behind him raise a strange smile on her lips.

……

Inside the campus coffee shop,

"So that's it!"

Lu Mingfei listened in a daze, feeling that his worldview had been severely impacted, and he could hardly close his mouth.

According to Chu Zihang.

In ancient times, the world was ruled by dragons, but humans gradually took their place after stealing their power.

Hybrids, on the other hand, are humans who possess dragon genes.

This group's mission is to slay dragons and prevent the return of this race, which is born with powerful physiques, mysterious alchemy, and the power of words!

Kassel College is a college that specializes in training hybrids, and its curriculum revolves entirely around the core idea of ​​'dragon slaying'.

Poor theory of evolution has been thoroughly humiliated once again...

"That's right. Strictly speaking, Kassel College is one of the parties that maintain world order."

Chu Zihang took a sip of coffee.

You've misunderstood.

"Is it too late for me to back out now? It sounds pretty cool to be a hero who saves the world, plus I get a scholarship," Lu Mingfei said awkwardly.

“There’s still time.” Chu Zihang nodded. “But think it through, the mortality rate is very high.”

"Uh... I'll think about it some more." Lu Mingfei shrank his neck.

"Hmm." Chu Zihang continued drinking his coffee.

"By the way, senior brother, what is your Word of Power...? May I ask that?"

"Junyan," Chu Zihang paused, then said, "can be simply understood as arson."

"Oh." Lu Mingfei scratched his head. "Senior brother, you said that all hybrids have the power of words, which is a talent, but I don't feel my own power of words... Is it possible that some hybrids don't have the power of words?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Chu Zihang pondered and said, "There's a girl in my year who has an A-level bloodline, but she doesn't have any Word Spirits."

Lu Mingfei thought to himself, if A-level doesn't have the power of words, then what about S-level?

However, he was too embarrassed to ask. He already knew that, according to the classification system of the Abraham Bloodline Contract, S-level was the highest level of hybrid race.

His grade was even higher than Chu Zihang's A+, so to say he was S-grade now would seem like showing off. But he felt he had nothing to show off in front of Chu Zihang, and he didn't want to.

“I believe your Word of Power will activate sooner or later, no need to rush,” Chu Zihang said again.

"Oh, oh." Lu Mingfei took it as a consolation. "So, my sudden increase in appetite is also due to my bloodline awakening?"

"From a scientific perspective, bloodline awakening means a comprehensive enhancement of physical fitness at the cellular level. Cell division and differentiation require a lot of nutrition. If the body has not accumulated enough nutrition before, it needs to take in extra nutrients from the outside, which manifests as a good appetite recently," Chu Zihang said rigorously.

"Once the dragon blood in your body has completely transformed your body, this process will be over. It won't be long, and you might be able to sense the power of words once the transformation is complete."

"That's good, that's good." Lu Mingfei breathed a sigh of relief.

As expected, my senior is more reliable. People from professional backgrounds speak with professionalism.

The idea that demons feed on bodies is too feudal and superstitious; I'm a materialist warrior!
Okay! I'll tell Lao Tang when I get back, and tell him he doesn't need to bother making the trip!

Chu Zihang continued, "In addition, the enhancement of physical fitness also includes the enhancement of the five senses. You can understand it as you becoming more...more capable of learning. What I mean is, if you don't want to go to Kassel, you can focus on your studies recently."

Lu Mingfei gave an awkward smile.

Goodness, the recruitment presentations have started early...

"I try my best."

However, Lu Mingfei still spoke in a low voice.

Unlike his previous perfunctory attitude towards his homeroom teacher, uncles, and aunts, this time he seemed more serious.

"That's about it." Chu Zihang put down his coffee cup. "Is there anything else you need to ask? It's okay if you can't think of anything now. Add me on QQ and leave me a message later, but I may not be able to reply immediately."

“…Yes.” Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment before saying, “Senior brother, you just said that the most powerful dragon king of the dragon race, who is also destined to return and destroy the world, is called ‘Black King Nidhogg.’ I remember that’s his appearance in Norse mythology. Since he really exists…”

"Does Odin, the king of the gods and the black dragon's mortal enemy, also exist? Hmm, and what about Odin's weapon, Gungnir, and so on..."

Lu Mingfei's voice grew softer and softer.

He had thought about this question for a long time before deciding to ask it, because the intelligence panel showed that Chu Zihang had a special status called [Gungnir's Lock].
The little devil in my dream also had this special state.

Lu Mingfei had previously played a game called "God of War," in which Gungnir was the weapon of the final boss Odin, possessing the attribute of 'destined hit'.

Although his senior brother defined the increased appetite as a 'normal phenomenon,' Lu Mingfei had a feeling that the little devil's affair was far from over.

It would be good to learn more information indirectly through this special situation.

But he discovered that,
Upon hearing his own words, Chu Zihang surprisingly showed a change in expression.

His thin, knife-cut lips trembled uncontrollably, but he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Lu Mingfei was startled by Chu Zihang's appearance and couldn't help but swallow hard: "Senior brother... what's wrong? Is this a bad question?"

Chu Zihang took a deep breath to calm himself down and slowly began to speak.

"No, that's a good question."

"Okay, okay...?" Lu Mingfei was stunned. He wasn't stupid; he knew this question was definitely inappropriate.

But once the words are spoken, they cannot be taken back.

“But I can’t tell you the answer,” Chu Zihang said softly. “Otherwise, it would harm you. Besides, my answer might not be correct. All you need to know is that if you see anything similar in the future, just run far away.”

“Okay.” Lu Mingfei shrank his neck.

He's not someone who can't read the room; logically speaking, it would have been best if this topic could have ended like this.

But at this moment, he seemed to see hidden deep in Chu Zihang's eyes... a raging hatred like a blazing fire, and a sorrow as deep as the ocean.

Lu Mingfei was touched for a moment, and said in a dry voice, "Senior brother, you still have to be careful... I think, uh... you'd better stay away from that guy too."

Chu Zihang remained silent.

Because Lu Mingfei's guess was correct, if Odin were to reappear, he wouldn't flee in such a panic like he did on that rainy night five years ago.

“I’m not kidding, senior brother… I feel… you might have been targeted by him.” Lu Mingfei gritted his teeth and said again.

　Thank you sukura erii for the monthly pass.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)