Zongman: The post-2D era

Matou Sakura sighed at her mistake and walked out of the research institute, not noticing a ghostly figure sneaking into the institute after her.

After sneaking in, Shude Aki hid in a corner and sat with Feng Feng and Eri in the research institute, eating and watching "Ero Manga Sensei".

As soon as Sakura Matou's figure disappeared at the end of the night, a thin black shadow slid silently into the gate of the research institute, as if blending into the night.

She moved through the dim corners of the research institute with ease, each step was precise and accurate, and finally stopped outside the view of Feng Feng and Eri.

Through the face scarf, one could see the two of them sitting side by side under the soft light of the phone. Eri's profile was lightly outlined by the light and shadow on the screen, and her smile was innocent.

Feng Feng pointed at the screen from time to time and explained in a low voice, his eyes full of doting.

The bowl of five-meat fried rice was almost empty, but the aroma of the food still lingered in the air, interweaving with the warm atmosphere in the room to create a peaceful picture.

In the research institute, Feng Feng stood up, cleared the dishes, walked into the kitchen and started washing the dishes.

At this moment, Eri was touched by a heartwarming plot in "Ero Comic Sensei". She lowered her head and gently sniffed her red and white shrine maiden costume, and a blushing smile appeared on her face.

Then she slowly stood up, holding the phone tightly in her hand, as if it was the key to another world.

She tiptoed to the corner, where a simple shower space was separated by a simple curtain.

The cloth curtain swayed gently, revealing hazy light and shadows. Eri's figure taking off her clothes was looming behind the curtain, like a quiet ink painting, with a hint of unspeakable holiness and mystery.

Feng Feng finished washing the dishes, wiped his hands and walked out of the kitchen. Inadvertently, a touch of red and white colors caught his attention.

It was Eri's shrine maiden costume, lying quietly in the gap at the bottom of the curtain, swaying gently in the breeze.

He was about to open his mouth to remind her, but his eyes inadvertently swept to the corner, where a figure was hidden in the shadows, almost blending into the night.

That was Jiude Mai. She stood there quietly, dressed in black like a ghost in the night, her eyes flashing with an inexplicable light, staring closely at the figure behind the curtain.

Feng Feng was shocked and clenched his hands unconsciously. He realized that this peaceful research institute might be brewing an unknown storm.

Feng Feng was about to let Eri escape, but the silhouette of the person taking off clothes on the curtain froze first. Jude Mai in the corner was rushing towards Feng Feng when she heard a soft and cute "Nisan."

Feng Feng's heart suddenly tightened. The sound of "Nissan" was like thunder in the spring breeze, making him instantly aware of the impending danger.

He was about to turn around and call for Eri to escape, but he saw the silhouette of Eri taking off her clothes on the curtain suddenly freeze, as if time had frozen at this moment.

Immediately afterwards, a biting cold wind swept in from the corner, and Jiude Mai's figure rushed towards Feng Feng like a sharp blade in the night.

At this critical moment, a soft, cute, yet unquestionable call broke through the tense atmosphere, "Nissan!"

Eri's voice penetrated the curtain, carrying a hint of panic and determination.

Feng Feng glanced sideways and saw the curtain gently lifted. Eri was only wearing a thin inner garment, holding a cell phone tightly in her hand, with an unyielding light flashing in her eyes.

She stared at Jiude Mai who was attacking Feng Feng. Her small body seemed to be an indestructible barrier.

The Word Spirit Trial was launched, and Jude Mai, who had already raised the dagger in her hand, could no longer hold on after the second "Nissan".

In Fengfeng's ears, Eri's soft and lovely voice was like a spring breeze, but in Jude Mai's ears it turned into a life-threatening voice.

The word "Nissan" carried an irresistible force that instantly froze Mai Jiude's movements. Her eyes turned from sharp to empty, and her heart seemed to be suddenly grasped by an invisible hand.

In severe pain, she staggered a few steps and finally fell weakly to the cold floor. The dagger clanged with a crisp and sharp sound, echoing in the silent research institute.

Her body was convulsing, her eyes were wide open, filled with unwillingness and astonishment, and the air around her seemed to be frozen and filled with death because of this sudden change.

Only Eri's thin but determined figure and Fengfeng's shocked and grateful eyes were left, frozen in this sudden tranquility.

Seeing this, Feng Feng coughed quickly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. He whispered to Eri, "Eri, don't kill anyone."

These simple words seemed particularly heavy in the tense atmosphere.

When Eri heard this, a light flashed in her eyes. She stared at Jude Mai, who was lying on the ground with a figure better than that of a supermodel, and her little hand unconsciously clenched her phone.

At this moment, a soft and cute voice came from the corner, "Nissan~h."

The voice seemed to carry magic, penetrating the cold air and striking Jiude Mai's heart.

The call echoed in Jude Mai's ears again. Her heart stopped suddenly, and then began beating violently again, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.

She covered her chest in pain, her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were full of disbelief and horror.

At that moment, she felt as if her heart was pierced by thousands of needles at the same time. The pain was unbearable and she almost exploded.

Uesugi Erii's Word Spirit Trial seems to have evolved under the influence of the White Emperor. No, she might be the White Emperor!

Chapter 943 Dragon Tomb

Thursday, January 28

Sakura Matou had no choice but to participate in the school's reconstruction work. The principal, who was demoted to a security guard, was criticized by everyone, but still no students returned to the school.

Parents united to protect their children, and representatives of the Parent-Teacher Association entered the school.

In the infirmary, Feng Feng and Uesugi Eriya sat quietly, while Jude Mai on the bed was pretending to sleep with an IV.

Feng Feng turned his head and looked at Uesugi Eri, who was sitting quietly beside him. Her eyes were fixed on the occasional snowflakes falling outside the window, and she looked a little bored. He asked softly, "Eri, are you bored?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jude Mai, who seemed to be sleeping on the bed, suddenly moved.

Her hands trembled slightly, causing ripples in the medicine in the drip tube.

She suddenly opened her eyes, and her eyes flashed with panic and anxiety under the light. She sat up quickly, with a hint of panic in her voice:

"No, no, no, I have something interesting to talk about! Eri, stop talking, let me do it!"

As she spoke, she pulled out the needle from the back of her hand. Blood oozed out instantly, but she seemed unaware of it and just looked at Uesugi Eri with a nervous face.

Feng Feng and Uesugi Eri's eyes were focused on Shude Mai at the same time, and there was an unusual tension in the air.

Uesugi Eri gently picked up the notebook beside her, and her slender fingers slowly moved on the paper, writing a line of words: "Why did you sneak into that research institute?"

Her eyes were clear and focused, as if every word carried endless weight.

Seeing this, Jiude Mai's face changed slightly. She bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes flickering, as if she was weighing how to answer this sudden question.

"I come from Dragon Tomb, a world that was reduced to a lower dimension by the Sakura Witch. I am the only Nibelungen left, and I am from Dragon Tomb."

The snowflakes were still falling quietly outside the window, adding a bit of chill to the quiet room.

"Have you heard of the youth fantasy novel 'Dragon Race'?"

"I summoned this novel in the Space-Time Summoning class."

Feng Feng's voice is deep and magnetic. He begins to tell the story of "Dragon Clan": "It is a story about a poor boy named Lu Mingfei. In his ordinary life, he unexpectedly finds out that he has the mission of slaying dragons."

"He set out on a journey, facing the ancient and powerful dragon clan. Every battle was thrilling..."

As Feng Feng narrated, curiosity and concentration flashed in Uesugi Eri's eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly, as if she was also brought into that world full of fantasy and challenges.

Mai Jude on the bed was also listening intently. She clenched her fists, her fingertips turning slightly white due to the force, and her eyes flashed with complex emotions, as if she was resonating with a character in the story.

Feng Feng's voice was deep and full of emotion as he continued to narrate the plot of "Dragon Tribe: Black Moon Tide": "The unlucky Lu Mingfei, after going through untold hardships, finally slayed the arrogant White Emperor."

"However, fate played the cruelest joke on him - the innocent girl he loved, Eri, left him forever at that moment."

At this point, Feng Feng's voice trembled slightly, and he seemed to be immersed in the sad story.

Uesugi Eri's eyes lost their luster in an instant. She bit her lower lip tightly, tears welling up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

She held up the book in her hand and wrote, "So I am a girl in a novel, and now I have traveled through time? How amazing!!"

The snowflakes outside the window seemed to have stopped falling at this moment, and the sad atmosphere in the whole room was easily swept away by her.

Feng Feng turned his head slightly, his eyes fell gently on Uesugi Eri, and asked softly: "Eri, what do you think of the plot of "Dragon Tribe Black Moon Tide"? "

There were still tears in Uesugi Erie's eyes, but she tried to force a smile, picked up the pen again, and wrote on the paper: "It's sad, but it's also true."

At this moment, Jiude Mai suddenly interrupted, her voice carrying a hint of unquestionable firmness: "That story, it's true."

Feng Feng and Uesugi Eri looked at her in shock at the same time, only to see that Jude Mai's eyes were extremely serious. She continued:

"In our Dragon Tomb, the unlucky dragon slayer Lu Mingfei really exists. He is our Dragon King, but his fate is even more difficult than what is described in the novel..."

Feng Feng was gently pulled out of the infirmary by Uesugi Eri, and the door slowly closed behind him, blocking out Jude Mai's almost stubborn persuasion.

In the corridor, the light was dim and warm, stretching the two people's shadows long and overlapping.

Uesugi Eri's steps seemed a little hurried, as if she wanted to escape from the secret world that had just been revealed but quickly closed.

Feng Feng followed closely behind, his heart full of doubts and confusion. He asked softly: "Eri, why don't you listen to her story? Maybe it really is related to us."

Uesugi Eri stopped and turned to look at Feng Feng, her clear eyes flashing with complex emotions.

She shook her head slightly, gesturing with her fingers in the air, as if sketching out an unattainable dream:

"Some stories only make people sadder. I prefer to believe that the world I live in is written by myself."

After writing, she took another step forward, leaving Feng Feng alone in the dim corridor, staring at her back as she walked away.

After Uesugi Erii left, Feng Feng walked back into the infirmary where Jude Mai was. The other party's unguarded attitude made him realize that the other party had someone to rely on.

Sure enough, a man in a suit stood by the bed and stretched out his hand to shake his hand. He said, "I am Lu Mingfei, the Dragon King of the Dragon Tomb. His men are under your care!"

The lighting in the room was soft, illuminating a slightly tired but resolute face - a man in a neat suit was sitting beside the bed, and it was Lu Mingfei, who called himself the Dragon King of Dragon Tomb.

His eyes revealed a kind of indifference that came from having experienced many vicissitudes of life, but a hint of gratitude flashed across his face when he looked at Feng Feng.

"Hello, I'm Lu Mingfei. The one from the Dragon Tribe novel."

The man's voice was low and powerful. He stretched out his hand with his palm facing up, as if inviting Feng Feng to step into an unknown world.

Feng Feng was stunned for a moment, then politely returned the handshake. The moment their fingertips touched, he seemed to be able to feel the ancient power and indomitable will hidden in the other person's body.

It was quiet all around, with only the occasional sound of wind coming from outside the window, intertwined with the two people's light breathing.

Lu Mingfei's gaze lingered on Feng Feng for a moment, and a complicated smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Thank you for taking care of my men. Longmu will remember this kindness."

"I'm here to save people, not to fight. Our potato chip girl is communicating with Matou Sakura as a member of the parent committee."

Chapter 944: Someone to Be Ashamed of

Friday, January 29

Sakura Matou had no choice but to hand over the school reconstruction work to Mai Shude.

Although the parents shouted slogans of collective unity to protect their children, they started arguing because the representative of the Parent-Teacher Association said that the school was preparing to recruit other students.

Although this world is a modern society, a graduate from a magic school has even less financial prospects than an ancient noble!

In the research institute, Feng Feng and Uesugi Eriya were playing games together.