Dragon Raja: Reboot

Chapter 82 The Council of Elders (Two Chapters Combined)

"Observer?"

"He said in the end that He will witness the years you have lived through."

Lu Mingfei suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He looked around and cursed under his breath, "Damn, this guy's a peeping tom?!"

Lu Mingze scratched his head, saying helplessly, "If the other party is truly a god, then the entire world is laid bare before His eyes, with no privacy whatsoever. Do you even remember the fundamental nature of the dragon race's power?"

"Hmm... Brother, you don't need to recall those unhappy memories. I'll tell you about them."

"Whether it's Word of Power or Alchemy, the essence is the use of Dragon Runes. Dragon Runes can be seen as a carrier or a key. We use Dragon Runes to open a key to a certain door and borrow power from behind it."

"But the key point is—this door has always existed; we just discovered it, we didn't create it. So who built this door?"

"Human technological development is currently at odds with the power of the dragons. The power of the dragons cannot be explained by technology because we are interfering with the rules. While humans are still trying to understand and explain the surface rules, we have been accustomed to interfering with and distorting the rules for thousands of years."

At this point, Lu Mingze suddenly snapped his fingers.

The once calm lake surface began to boil. Within a ten-meter radius of Lu Mingze, water droplets rose from the lake surface, suspended in mid-air, and then surged towards him, eventually converging into a vortex above his fingertips.

"You see, this is the power of rules. Humans can drain this lake, but it is absolutely impossible for an individual to do so."

Lu Mingze flicked his finger forward, and the water vortex in mid-air was "thrown" into the lake.

Water splashed everywhere, but not a single drop landed on them; an invisible barrier stretched out in front of them.

"Humans are actually a terrifying species. They have developed nuclear weapons, and the destructive power of nuclear weapons alone is equivalent to the power of a fully-fledged Dragon King releasing a world-destroying incantation."

"Of course, such a comparison is wrong, because the true power of world-destroying words lies in the fact that they involve the level of 'cause and effect'."

"Once your lovely junior sister merges with her brother and becomes the complete Hela, she can open all the gates of Nibelungen immediately through the Shiva dance. Once all the gates are opened, the magnificent buildings buried in Nibelungen will reappear in the world immediately, and the entire continent will be in endless turmoil until Nibelungen is completely integrated with the present world."

"To give another example, a perfect Zhulong is not as simple as evaporating a great river or burning a city to ashes. Rather, it completely detonates the 'blood of the earth' flowing deep underground. Just like pushing the first domino, the subsequent chain reaction will cause mountains to erupt and endless lava to cover the earth. At that time, there will be no place to stand in the world."

"A man named Archimedes once said, 'Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.' That's a great saying."

"The world-destroying power of words is this 'fulcrum'. With the help of this fulcrum, the Dragon King can easily unleash elemental disasters and wield the power to destroy the world."

"But brother, we possess such great power, yet we have yet to discover the source of this power."

"Oh, and one more thing, after Nidhogg's death, the four monarchs awakened one after another over time, unleashing elemental catastrophes that destroyed the world. But this planet's 'inclusivity' far exceeds our imagination!"

Lu Mingfei listened patiently to everything Lu Mingze had to say.

He said quietly, "You mean, there's a force protecting this planet?"

"Perhaps we can be even bolder. The dragons are the lucky chosen ones," Lu Mingze said softly.

"You mean dragon script?" Lu Mingfei rubbed his temples, looking a bit of a headache. "You and I were the first to master dragon script."

"That's right." Lu Mingze nodded, his eyes shining. "Not everyone can grasp the key of the Dragon Script. To grasp this key requires authority, and that authority flows in the dragon's blood. And the one who has imprinted this absolute authority into the dragon race's bloodline... is us!"

Lu Mingfei remained expressionless.

Although I don't really want to admit that I used to be that person, it's undeniable.

They were the first beings in the world to master dragon script, and they are the origin and root of the dragon race.

The two brothers were the ones who first imprinted the power of the dragon's runes into their bloodline and passed it down through their blood.

Rather than saying that what is passed down through blood is the power of the dragon runes, it is more accurate to say that it is the authority to change the rules.

If Norma is likened to the rules, then the students and teachers of Kassel are like dragons, and the school's ranking is like the level of authority. They are qualified to command Norma to do things for them, but only those who control the lowest level of instructions, that is, those with the highest authority, are qualified to make Norma do anything.

He and Lu Mingze were originally the highest-ranking authorities.

Now, Lu Mingze suspects that there is an even greater being above them, and that this being placed the power of the Dragon Script before them.

After a long silence, Lu Mingfei said calmly, "Perhaps the power of the dragon runes is a remnant from prehistoric times; this planet has existed for too long."

Lu Mingze nodded and said, "That's also possible, even more plausible than the existence of 'gods.' This planet has existed for far too long, so long that the dragon race might not have been the first to be born. Perhaps there was another lost civilization before us, but we have no way of confirming it."

Lu Mingfei suddenly seemed to remember something and whispered, "I just remembered something. Can we really be sure that the woman in Avalon is from the same era as us?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingze also fell into deep thought.

They are the earliest known beings in the world, and the only one who can stand shoulder to shoulder with them is the female demon who confined herself to Avalon.

In that lost era, the two brothers measured the heavens and the earth, walking from one end of the land to the other, continuing their journey along the vast ocean, parting the boundless sea of ​​clouds with their dragon wings.

At that time, the continental plates had not yet been separated, and theoretically there were no islands, but they saw an isolated island in the vast ocean.

On that island, they met a quirky and beautiful woman.

At that time, there was no written language, so naturally there were no words to describe her unparalleled beauty.

Of course, the two brothers did not develop feelings of "love" at that time.

Upon first encountering another intelligent being in the world, they became curious and set foot on the island to visit the mistress of the house.

In modern language, she referred to herself as "Norns" and warmly welcomed them on the island.

The island is called Avalon.

"Norns" is Morgan, who personally bestowed the golden ring and the Crown of Oblivion upon Odin.

Re-examining his past memories, Lu Mingze's gaze darkened as he said, "Brother, do you remember the surprise she showed when she saw us display the dragon runes?"

"Of course, I can find every detail in that memory; her quirky and mischievous nature surpasses even that of my junior sister," Lu Mingfei said with a wry smile.

"Looking back now, the surprise she showed at the time was less about being surprised that 'we actually possessed such power,' and more about 'we actually possessed this kind of power.'"

Lu Mingze said with a deep gaze.

Lu Mingfei flicked his finger and gave him a light tap on the forehead, saying irritably, "Are you trying to showcase the profoundness of Chinese characters here? Be more straightforward!"

"This is by no means the first time she has seen the Dragon Pattern; she is surprised that we have mastered the power of the Dragon Pattern."

Lu Mingze rubbed his forehead, then suddenly said fiercely.

"Forget about that, that woman's always acting all mysterious, like a riddle. We should catch her, tie her up, and hang her in a room!"

Lu Mingfei wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Yes, just like interrogating a female spy, whip her mercilessly!"

The two brothers clapped hands in perfect unison once again.

"By the way, brother, Jiang Liu was indeed sent to your side by someone. I followed the clues Jiang Liu gave me and went all the way to find him. Although I didn't find the sword sheath and the gem, I found some interesting things, such as Li Wuyue not being one of Odin's people."

Lu Mingfei turned around in astonishment.

Is Li Wuyue not in Odin's camp?

Lu Mingze smiled strangely and said, "He is a member of the Elders' Council."

Lu Mingfei remained silent for a while, and his expression became strange.

"An elders' council? They really established an elders' council?"

"Nidhogg did indeed usurp some of our authority, but he wasn't the only one who did. In the beginning, his supreme throne was not secure, so he gathered all the first-generation beings in the name of establishing the Council of Elders and generously shared authority. In the end, he even meticulously crafted 'Little White'."

Lu Mingze shrugged and said, "Of course, the so-called sharing of authority actually treats them as containers, which we have discussed before."

"Is the Elders' Council behind Li Wuyue?"

"Well, it seems that the probability of the Elder Council is much higher than that of Odin. Also, brother, you have been asleep for too long and may not be aware of the status of the Elder Council." Lu Mingze scratched his head and said, "The Elder Council was initially just a means for Nidhoggra to win people's hearts, but it got out of control later, which is the root cause of his fall. The birth of the hybrids and the rise of Odin are inextricably linked to the Elder Council."

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but ask in surprise, "The elders are that powerful?"

Lu Mingze laughed loudly, "But they went too far! They called themselves gods and even researched the so-called 'Path to Godhood,' but the Odin they created ultimately broke free from their control! Odin not only overthrew Nidhogg's rule but also destroyed the original Council of Elders!"

"It sounds like dogs fighting each other," Lu Mingfei said with amusement.

During the era in which he held power and authority, he was the only one on the highest throne in the world.

At that time, he didn't even share power with Lu Mingze, let alone any elders' council.

"Yes, it was a dog-eat-dog situation, and in the end, no one came out unscathed," Lu Mingze said with a smile. "Odin, in order to break free from the control of the Elders, embarked on a journey to find Avalon under my guidance."

"Of course, I didn't expect that woman to entrust everything to Odin; that was definitely beyond my plans."

"After inheriting the woman's power and authority, Odin truly ascended to the supreme position and united everyone to overthrow Nidhogg's throne. It was a great battle, with the Elder Council, the Four Lords, half-bloods, humans, Odin... everyone was a participant, and the final victor was not the Elder Council, nor the Four Lords, but the half-bloods and humans."

Lu Mingfei slowly continued, "After the war, Odin, who was then the leader of the hybrid races, was about to ascend to the throne of gods and become the new supreme being when he discovered the existence of the 'Crown of Annihilation' and was forced to retire to Avalon."

Lu Mingze sighed, "It's truly a sad story."

Lu Mingfei neither confirmed nor denied it.

In this tragic story, Lu Mingze plays a multifaceted role, a typical troublemaker.

In his own words, he not only guided the White King to discover the truth about being used as a "vessel," but also led Odin on the path to true godhood.

As for whether he had any other achievements, no one knows except for him.

In a sense, humans and hybrids should award Lu Mingze a certificate for being the "best teammate in history" to thank him for his hard work and enormous contributions to the rise of humanity.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Let's leave some things for later. Take off your clothes!" Lu Mingfei said, standing up.

"...How about we talk some more?" Lu Mingze tried to make a last-ditch effort.

"We'll have plenty of time to chat later. It's been a long time since we swam together. Come on, let's go swimming together today," Lu Mingfei said kindly, grabbing Lu Mingze and starting to take off his clothes.

Lu Mingze had a long face, but he didn't try to escape. It could only be said that his body still honestly wanted to swim with his brother.

"By the way, what are you planning to do with Chu Zihang and Xia Mi? That silly girl seems to have really fallen for your senior brother."

Lu Mingze cooperated by raising his hand to take off his shirt and asked curiously.

Lu Mingfei paused, a rare look of worry on his face.

"This is something I really can't handle!"

Lu Mingfei tugged at his clothes while muttering to himself.

"My senior brother is a very gossipy person who always likes to meddle in other people's business. In addition, he saw a certain shadow in me, so he treated me like a younger brother."

"I know his temperament and his greatest weakness, so I could act without hesitation on that rainy night. That was his biggest nightmare, and this time I will be his biggest support."

"But Xia Mi is different... She initially approached her senior brother with a specific purpose in mind. If this is exposed, her senior brother will only think that she approached him for Odin's sake. Love cannot tolerate even the slightest impurity, do you understand?"

"Understood, understood!" Lu Mingze began to warm up on the spot.

One, two, three, four; two, two, three, four…

Lu Mingfei took off his shoes and socks and continued, "Senior brother can be quite stubborn sometimes. In some ways, these two guys are actually quite similar. You don't know what happened in the previous life. In the previous life, these two contradictory guys fought each other with all their might while frantically denying the identity of 'Xia Mi.' Until the very last moment, he was still saying, 'You are not Xia Mi,' while junior sister stubbornly raised her head and said, 'Of course not,' then threw him a key, saying that she left everything of that girl there..."

He suddenly raised his head.

The lake surface rippled gently in the distance, and the sky was a clear, azure blue; everything was as beautiful as a scene from a fairy tale.

"I've seriously considered how to handle things between these two, but what should I do? Just tell him about his junior sister's identity?"

Lu Mingfei sighed.

"This won't work. Even if he can let go, his junior sister won't be able to. She will still live in the shadows."

"The most important thing about this matter is that I need to resolve issues involving two people."

"In my initial assumption, even if I did tell him his junior sister's true identity, even if he didn't draw his sword this time and let her go, they would never meet again. If they met again, it would be a bloody battle, and only one of them could survive. And that person would only be the senior brother. He would still kill his junior sister with her indulgence, and then think of that angelic woman who used to cook soup and white fungus soup for him every night and morning."

"When he goes to a seaside cafe for coffee, he still subconsciously chooses a seat by the window because there's a girl who likes sunshine and gazing into the distance. He likes it when there's an empty seat across the table, so it feels like someone is sitting there, not saying a word, flipping through a magazine, with the sea breeze blowing through her hair..."

"But what's the point of reminiscing and remembering at this point?"

"It will only add to your sorrow. That girl will never smile at you heartlessly again, she will never kiss your lips in the sunlight again, and you will never drink the white fungus soup and bone broth she cooked by hand again... What is lost is lost. Some things you miss can never be taken back. Memories will only make you more regretful."

"But I thought about it for a long time, and in the end I felt that my senior brother still had to lose it once, because only when you truly lose something will you realize how precious it is. We're both such stubborn people, so... absolutely... absolutely... absolutely don't miss out again!"

He rambled on and on, seemingly pouring out his grievances and recounting the hardships and bitterness of modern matchmakers.

Yet his expression was so calm, his eyes filled with a resolute indifference that seemed to want to overturn everything.

Lu Mingze stood silently to the side, listening to his rambling.

The more he listened, the more sorrowful he became.

How many roads did my brother travel before he gained such enlightenment?

As of now, the secondary interpretation regarding Odin and Nidhogg has been clarified. Only the identity of Path, the woman from Avalon, and the story after Odin overthrew Nidhogg remain. A detailed summary will be provided before the release, which will be available soon.

(End of this chapter)