Lu Mingfei, how can you slay a dragon if you don't play the villain?

then.

He modified Norma's core logic, removed its "protection protocol" for Lu Mingfei, and even left a backdoor.

It was this backdoor that made Norma the most efficient tool for paralyzing the global internet last night and spreading the "Black King Reincarnation" manifesto.

His original intention in coming to Japan was to secretly pass on the information he had carefully collected about the family behind the artificial dragon king project to Lu Mingfei, as a bargaining chip for cooperation and a tool to guide revenge.

However, plans cannot keep up with changes.

Chen Motong's appearance was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, directly stirring up a huge wave.

Lu Mingfei quickly locked onto the target through some unknown means, directly triggering a global hunting storm!

Its efficiency and the brutality of its methods far exceeded Angers' expectations.

Now, they have finally managed to push Lu Mingfei to the opposite side of the entire world.

But Lu Mingze said, "I won't do anything?"

Beneath this calm surface, something far more terrifying is brewing.

Lu Mingze seemed to see through Angers' doubts. He stood up, his small figure carrying a strange sense of pressure, and said lightly:

"By the way, if you really can't stand being idle, perhaps you could consider going back to the United States? There might still be something worth salvaging under the ruins of Kassel College."

"For example... Norma's 'original body' core? If we could take it out and let it bask in the sun, it might still be usable." His tone was slightly teasing.

Angers slowly shook his head, his eyes filled with deep weariness and a hint of relief:

"Forget it, now that things have come to this, I am neither qualified nor capable of interfering in this kind of... level of conflict."

"The two major mixed-race families are extinct, Kassel is destroyed, the school board is a mere shell, and the era of mixed-race people is over."

"I'm an old man in my twilight years, perhaps I really should find a place... to live out my days in peace."

He picked up the glass of ice-cold black tea, raised it symbolically, as if saying goodbye to his past self.

“A wise choice.” Lu Mingze smiled with satisfaction. “Then… I wish you a pleasant retirement, Principal, and enjoy the show.”

"In a few days, you may witness a spectacle you will never forget."

"At that time, the path to the true God will be opened to this world."

Before he finished speaking, his figure had completely vanished without a trace, as if he had never existed.

Only the cup of red tea still steaming slightly on the coffee table proved that the conversation just now was not an illusion.

Silence returned to the suite.

Angers walked to the window and looked at the ruins again.

What exactly will Lu Mingze's "good show," "spectacle," and "path to the true god" be?

Chapter 178 The Trial is About to Begin

Evening on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy scent, caressed the white sand beach, dispelling the daytime heat.

In the open space in front of the cave, the campfire crackled, and the orange flames licked at the sizzling fish, shrimp and shellfish on the iron rack, emitting an enticing aroma.

This is the "living" portion of the supplies that Su Enxi and Jiu Demai brought with them on the ship.

Nine people sat around the campfire.

Lu Mingfei silently flipped the grilled fish, the firelight dancing on his calm profile.

Xia Mi chattered away as she shared a skewer of grilled shrimp with Erii. Erii ate it in small bites, her pure eyes reflecting the firelight.

Ling sat quietly in the seat slightly behind Lu Mingfei.

Su Xiaoqiang and Liu Miaomiao nestled together, watching the leaping flames.

Yuan Zhisheng and Chu Zihang sat on the outside, their vigilance not relaxed despite the temporary peace.

Chen Motong sat alone a little further away, hugging her knees, gazing absently into the depths of the sea, the setting sun casting a lonely golden hue upon her.

In the afternoon, Lu Mingfei left with Su Enxi and Jiu Demai.

Thanks to his speed and Su Enxi's methods, they quickly "coordinated" a medium-sized supply ship on a nearby island with internet access, fully loaded with food, fresh water, daily necessities, and even some simple tools and generators.

Su Enxi and Jiu Demai did not return with the ship.

Su Enxi needs to stay in a place with a stable network, like a spider in the center of a spider web, monitoring every trace of global information and maintaining contact with the isolated island via satellite phone.

Mai Shude stayed behind to protect Su Enxi, while also being responsible for gathering intelligence and establishing hidden contact points outside the island, serving as the eyes and ears of the isolated island.

Lu Mingfei single-handedly steered the boat back, unloading the supplies, which resembled Noah's Ark, onto the beach.

This barbecue party is the second night on this isolated island, and a rare chance to catch our breath.

However, beneath the joyful atmosphere, undercurrents were brewing.

Yuan Zhisheng's brows remained furrowed, his mind heavy with worries.

He looked at his sister's quiet profile in the firelight, feeling as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart.

With Herzog dead, the ability to create a potion that could slow down the erosion of Erii's body by the dragon's blood became a thing of the past.

The last reserves he carried with him, even if used sparingly, were only enough to last for half a month.

Two weeks later... he dared not think too deeply about the terrible consequences.

Lu Mingfei's strength is undeniable, but he now carries too much on his shoulders:

The exposure of his identity leads to global hostility, and the safety of his companions...

Genjiro simply couldn't bring himself to speak at this moment, lest he use Erii, a sword hanging over Lu Mingfei's head, to further increase the pressure on him.

He could only remain silent, burying his anxiety deep in his heart.

The bonfire flickered.

Xia Mi moved closer to Lu Mingfei, who was sprinkling spices on the grilled fish, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:

“Lu Mingfei, Yuan Zhisheng seems to have something on his mind.” Her eyes held a rare seriousness.

Lu Mingfei flipped the grilled fish without pausing, only a barely perceptible glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He nodded, indicating that he understood.

After a while, he handed the two grilled fish to Ling, asking her to divide them among Su Xiaoqiang and Liu Miaomiao. He then stood up, walked over to Yuan Zhisheng, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Come out for a moment, Chisei."

The two walked to the edge of the beach, away from the campfire, where the waves gently lapped against the shore.

"How much medicine does Erii have left?" Lu Mingfei asked directly, his voice calm and devoid of emotion.

Genjiro took a deep breath; the salty air seemed to carry a bitter taste as well.

"At most... half a month's worth of dosage, be careful, about seventeen or eighteen days."

Lu Mingfei remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the deep end of the sea, as if trying to see through the endless darkness.

The sea breeze ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice low and deep:

"I understand. Leave this to me. I will find a way to protect her until then."

There were no grand words, but the simple phrase "Leave it to me" acted like a stabilizing force, temporarily calming Yuan Zhisheng's almost collapsed mental defenses.

He nodded vigorously, his throat tightening slightly: "Thank you...Ming Fei Jun."

Lu Mingfei shook his head, indicating that he didn't need to thank him.

The two stood in silence for a while, feeling the ebb and flow of the tide.

Then, Lu Mingfei turned around and walked towards the campfire.

He ignored Chu Zihang and Chen Motong, and walked straight to Zero, Erii, Su Xiaoqiang, Liu Miaomiao and Xia Mi.

He picked up a skewer of grilled shrimp and handed it to Erii, then his gaze swept over the five faces that appeared exceptionally gentle yet courageous in the firelight.

They were the softness and light he most wanted to protect in the midst of this destructive storm.

He sat down on the ground, right in the circle where they were sitting.

The crackling of the campfire and the whisper of the waves became the background noise.

"To drag you all into this..." Lu Mingfei's voice rang out amidst the crackling flames and the howling waves, tinged with a barely perceptible hoarseness.

"...It's come to this, I'm seen as a monster and an enemy by the whole world, and I can only hide on this deserted island, I..."

He paused, as if searching for the right words, "I want to ask you, do you regret it?"

His gaze swept over them one by one, carrying a questioning tone as well as a hint of barely perceptible tension.

Zero was the first to respond.

Her icy blue eyes, illuminated by the firelight, shone like dancing aurora borealis, showing no hesitation or turmoil.

She picked up a twig and gently poked at the campfire, sending sparks flying.

"Are you an idiot? How could you ask such a question? If I were going to regret it, I wouldn't have pursued you in the first place."

Lu Mingfei scratched his head in embarrassment.

Erii didn't say anything, but simply put down the grilled shrimp in her hand.

She moved closer to Lu Mingfei, then stretched out her slender arm and gently wrapped it around one of his arms.

Her little head rested on his shoulder.

Her pure eyes held no fear or regret, only complete reliance and trust, as if to say:

Wherever you are, that is my world.

Su Xiaoqiang sniffed, trying to make her voice sound louder:

"Lu Mingfei! Are you stupid?! Now that I, Su Xiaoqiang, have made up my mind about you, I will never regret it!"

Liu Miaomiao's cheeks were flushed red in the firelight. She clenched her small fists, her voice soft yet clear:

"I never regretted it when I decided you were the one in my family. It's just that I'm a little annoyed that I don't have the ability to fight alongside you."