A Maybach on a rainy night? Talk to my Levadin!

Chapter 166 Clash.

"Why are you here?"

Our classmate Xiao Chu has always been quick-witted and outspoken, skipping all the formalities and asking questions on the spot.

He had been propping his elbows on the table, fingers interlaced under his chin, his gaze sweeping across the private room with feigned profundity. Hearing his son's voice, he sat bolt upright as if pricked by a needle, the smile on his lips frozen in mid-air. The next second, his right hand unconsciously rose, scratching the back of his neatly combed head, even the stray hairs at his temples becoming slightly disheveled. His once crisp suit collar was now crooked; all that effort to maintain his pose had been shattered by a single sentence.

"hey-hey……"

He chuckled twice, his gaze drifting to the bone china tableware on the table before quickly returning to Chu Zihang, with a hint of flattery, "Son, your dad just found a new job—look at this outfit, a custom-made cashmere suit, and this tie clip, platinum!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand to touch his tie clip, his tone revealing a hint of smugness. But the more he spoke, the more guilty he became, and his voice lowered. "Actually, I told you a long time ago that your dad is very capable... it's just that I haven't had a chance to show you his skills before."

“Congratulations on Uncle Chu’s promotion,” Zhao Zizhan replied with a smile. He paused for a moment, his gaze subtly sweeping over Angers’ hand as he held up the teacup—the hand was so steady that the cup didn’t even wobble. “Judging from his attire, his new job must be quite respectable.”

Trying to play the emotional card right off the bat? This guy's got bad intentions...

"Chu Tianjiao is a veteran student of our academy. Back then, he was a legend in our academy. It is a great fortune for our academy to be able to rehire him."

Angers slowly sat down: "I only learned from Tianjiao that there are actually two of our compatriots in Shilan City. I must say, as the principal of Kassel, this is a huge oversight on my part."

"Although we've introduced ourselves before, you two may not know us very well..."

Angers waved his hand, and Viña handed the two document bags to the two of them.

“Here is some information about Kassel College,” Angers’ voice softened, with a guiding tone. “After reading it, you two should have a basic understanding of us.”

Zhao Zizhan and Chu Zihang each picked up a copy and started reading.

Angers has been here for so long, their preparations can be described as thorough.

The file folder contained not only a copy of the official university license registered with the U.S. Department of Education, but also architectural drawings and descriptions of various teaching facilities in Kassel, such as libraries, sports halls, and concert halls.

Kassel is just like Hogwarts in a fairy tale. With real photos, the sunlight shines on the stone walls of the castle, and the shimmering water meanders around the buildings, creating a golden, shimmering effect. The still water reflects the walls, making it look like a centuries-old castle in the mountains, exuding an air of mystery and high society.

The materials also contain numerous championship awards and certificates won by student associations such as the sailing department, ballet company, and chess association around the world. A quick glance reveals a collection of handsome men and beautiful women.

The two silently flipped through the documents, while Angers slowly began to introduce the history and cultural development of Kassel.

"We have an affiliated school with the University of Chicago, and every year we hold various competitions on Lake Michigan, including book-fighting, rowing, hot air ballooning, and swimming, as well as a wider range of academic exchange activities..."

Zhao Zizhan couldn't help but silently complain to himself: If these cheaters from Kassel were to compete against ordinary college students, wouldn't they just be utterly crushed? You guys should just leave the University of Chicago students alone; this social event is probably just a way for you guys to have some gaming experience.

After saying so much, Angers was also a little thirsty. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then squinted at the two men: "What are your opinions of us?"

“Your school is indeed a good school,” Zhao Zizhan gently put down the file folder. “Whether it is teaching resources or campus environment, it far surpasses ordinary universities. If it were anyone else, I would probably find it hard to refuse such an invitation.”

“Kassel, not bad,” Chu Zihang followed closely behind.

"Since Your Excellency is so sincere, I should be frank as well. Simply put, you're late."

"Perhaps when I had just awakened my bloodline and was still panicking about the fact that another power was suddenly hidden in this world, if Kassel had extended an olive branch to me, I would have seized it without hesitation. But now, I have formed a team with my good brothers and sisters and reached a cooperation agreement with the country. In the future, my academic journey will continue to move forward with the help of national resources. So, for now, I can only say sorry to you."

“We are very grateful that you came here specifically to recruit the two of us, but we are a team, and the team is incomplete without anyone. If you have investigated me thoroughly enough, you will know that I am a very responsible person and would never abandon my team members. Senior Brother Chu is the same. Principal, Senior Brother Chu is my beloved. You can't take away someone else's love…”

"I won't leave," Chu Zihang stated his position expressionlessly.

"See? I told you they definitely wouldn't agree. I said I wouldn't come, but you insisted. Now look, I'm here, but I didn't even get anyone. I've lost face in front of my son, and we've had to pay several thousand for the food. What's the point?"

Chu Tianjiao spread his hands and leaned back in his chair.

"Pfft..."

Wei, who had been silent all along, couldn't help but burst out laughing. In an instant, everyone's attention was drawn to her. Angers raised his eyebrows and looked at her, Zhao Zizhan and Chu Zihang also turned to look over, and even Chu Tianjiao stopped complaining and stared at her.

Xianxun novel: the bar has been the ancestor of the nine worms

"Sorry……"

She shut her mouth reluctantly and buried her head under the table, but soft, fragmented laughter still escaped from her lips.

Angers showed no surprise at their firm refusal. He first gave Chu Tianjiao a helpless smile, then turned to Zhao Zizhan: "Of course...of course..."

His voice was calmer than before, as if soothing or guiding, "As the school, I naturally understand what you've said—young people valuing loyalty and responsibility are the most precious qualities. However, there are many paths in life. Even if we can't be teacher and student, we can still cooperate."

"Cooperating with the state certainly provides peace of mind, stable resources, and strong backing, but it also has its advantages and disadvantages."

Zhao Zizhan glanced sideways: "What's the problem?"

"Your country may be good, but it's ultimately built by ordinary people. The Blood of Sorrow will naturally exclude you from them. Moreover, if you really interfere in your country's future development, you will inevitably become a thorn in the side of all the mixed-race people who follow the Abrahamic blood pact. You can't stay in the military camp forever, hiding behind others and watching soldiers lose their lives because of you. That's not your style... Besides..."

Angers gently stroked the ring on his pinky: "You have your own secrets too, don't you?"

Having his trump card exposed, Zhao Zizhan remained calm: "So, Principal Angers, what brilliant idea do you have?"

"I wouldn't call it profound insight, just some experience from an older person..."

Chapter 167 Da Ga, Kou Kou Wa Lu!

"I am from the Secret Party"

Angers suddenly began to tell a story: "Some stories never appear in textbooks—the Secret Society is hidden in the blank corners of those pages. We are not some heroic group, but just generations of young people, with their passion and undiminished courage, keeping the claws of the dragons at the gates of human civilization."

"Then I saw the earth shake, and the sun turned black like a rag doll, and the moon turned red like blood. The stars in the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs falling from a fig tree shaken by a strong wind. The heavens were moved as if a scroll were rolled up, and the mountains and islands were moved from their places."

"This is from the Book of Revelation in the Bible, which describes the scene at the end of the world."

"Seven angels sounded their trumpets, causing hail and fire, boiling the oceans, polluting the rivers, and darkening the sun. God's fierce wrath was poured directly upon mankind. The kings were gathered by corrupted spirits to fight against God, but they were destined to fail."

After murmuring this passage, Angers chuckled softly: "You must be wondering why this strange old man is inexplicably bringing up the Bible and babbling on and on. Actually, I've barely even touched a cross—my grandmother was an Irish Protestant, and when I was little, she only taught me that believing in myself is more reliable than believing in God. But I have no doubt about this prophecy because it doesn't describe God's wrath, but the true scene of the dragons awakening."

"This world has never been a one-man show for humanity. The hybrids you've seen are merely buffer zones in the middle; and what do those so-called superiors, those dragons, take us for? Domesticated livestock, ants that can be crushed at will. I've seen a young dragon devour an entire building of people as snacks, and I've heard the last signal from the Siberian research station, the only sound being the cracking of bones."

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"And the father of all dragons, and their god, share a common name: the Black King, Nighogg."

"Nighogg will awaken, its roar will resound throughout the world, shattering the earth's crust, causing volcanoes to erupt globally, and its wings, adorned with human bones, will blot out the sun, plunging everything into darkness; its saliva will fall into the sea, turning the seawater into thick blood..."

"Half of our generation died on the battlefield against the dragons. Not for any slogan of saving the world, but simply because we didn't want to see our descendants eke out a living in the shadow of those beasts."

“Child, you want to help your country, you want humanity to live better lives—but if even ‘survival’ becomes a problem, then even the best ideals are just a mirage. We, on the other hand, want to protect humanity so that it can continue to exist and not be controlled by those beasts.”

"Child, we are not enemies. Your ideals require survival as a foundation; and our perseverance needs passionate young people like you to take the baton. We are naturally suited to cooperate."

Zhao Zizhan blinked slowly, neither confirming nor denying: "From what you're saying, it seems like if I don't cooperate with you... the world is doomed?"

Chu Tianjiao scratched his cheek: "Hard to say."

"Of course, let's put aside those metaphysical things and just talk about the individual..."

"Let's put aside the question of where the large amount of movable timber you ordered in Chongqing went. Let's talk about the large amount of basic food and living supplies you've purchased from your own home since you awakened. If you want to cooperate with the country, the whereabouts of these things will probably be a problem you have to face. How will you explain it when the auditing department investigates? You can't just say you fed them to stray cats, can you?"

"Let me say it again, Zizhan, we can cooperate. I don't care what you do with those things, whether you're dealing with some unknown risks or helping some organization that can't show its face. As long as it's not used to fund the Dragon Clan, you can do whatever you want. On the contrary, this old man has been a principal for so many years and I still have some connections. I can help you solve the problem of where your supplies went that you can't explain. I guarantee that everything is reasonable and legal, and no one can find out anything about it."

"Whatever you want to do, I can fully support you—funding? I can open countless anonymous accounts in Swiss banks; manpower? Kassel has plenty of excellent employees and top engineers; endorsement? Even for UNESCO projects, I can help you get connected."

Zhao Zizhan shook his head: "Such good conditions? They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, so... Principal, what do you need me to do?"

"Dragon Slayer"

"I want nothing but you to slay the dragon, and to kill every single one of those beasts from this world. I will give you anything you want. I am an old man on my deathbed. Money and fame are like fleeting clouds to me."

His voice lowered, becoming slightly hoarse, as if he were speaking to Zhao Zizhan, yet also to himself: "The Secret Party has been kept afloat for so many years thanks to this old man like me. Those who wielded swords with me back then have either died under the claws of the dragons or are too old to even hold a sword anymore. There are too few young people capable of handling things now."

Zhao Zizhan remained silent, carefully considering the other party's terms.

To be honest, what Angers said was very tempting. The power that this 130-year-old man possessed was enormous. Since coming to this world, in order to solve the current crisis, he had often failed to think things through in his plans and actions, leaving himself with many flaws. Right now, no one pays much attention to these things, but as Angers said, if he were to cooperate with the country in the future, these would be issues that he would inevitably have to face.

Can I accept handing over my greatest secret, Terra, to the nation?

This is a difficult decision to make.

If Zhao Zizhan were fifteen, he would have agreed without hesitation; if he were twenty, he would have thought about it and agreed. But now he is over thirty, and he has become more conservative and less impulsive. His experiences in his previous life have instilled in him the idea of ​​always having a backup plan.

He has now realized that he is not as selfless as he thought.

He wanted to cooperate with the nation and make both worlds better, but he was even more afraid that once the secrets of Terra were exposed, he would lose control, and that the Terrans he cared about would become resources or threats in the eyes of others.

How should I deal with myself then?

Zhao Zizhan had to applaud softly: "Principal... you are indeed well-versed in psychology. This divisive tactic is quite effective."

This old man, over a hundred years old, became a school principal and instead of reading textbooks, he started reading military strategy!

But I refused.

"What I, Zhao Zizhan, like to do most is to say no to those who are self-righteous!"

Chapter 168 The Old Fox.

"I can slay dragons, but not in a way that cooperates with the Secret Service."

"You keep saying you despise the dragons who treat humans like dirt, but aren't you yourselves also self-righteous, holding the wealth of humans and dragons high and mighty?"

"I'd like to ask, where did all the wealth and alchemy technology that the dragons accumulated over so many years while hiding among humans go? Since the Industrial Revolution, where have all those textile workers in factories and miners in mines gone? Whose pockets have the gold coins that the cloth they wove and the coal they mined, soaked in blood and sweat their whole lives, gone? Where have all the fruits of their labor, which should have benefited humanity, gone?"

Zhao Zizhan stared intently into Angers' eyes: "Headmaster, you are a respectable person, but the place you are in is not as clean as you say."

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"What did you say!"

Viola slammed her hand on the table, the mahogany surface making a harsh sound. Just as she was about to retaliate, Angers stopped her with a gesture. The old man's movements were light, yet carried an undeniable force. Viola bit her lip and eventually sat back down angrily, but her gaze remained fixed on Zhao Zizhan as if it had been tempered with fire.

Angers suddenly smiled, a smile that spread from the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, dispelling the heavy atmosphere in the room. He picked up the black coffee on the table, but didn't drink it, only gently stroking the cup with his fingertips: "Your first words are enough."

At that moment, Angers suddenly relaxed: "At your age, under immense temptation and threat, you have managed to stay true to yourself and see what lies beneath the surface. With such character and such thinking, I believe you will be an excellent leader in the dragon-slaying endeavor."

He paused, his eyes becoming more serious: "You have the determination to slay the dragon, and even more so, the clarity to distinguish right from wrong—whether you join Kassel or not, you already possess the spirit of Kassel more than many students in Kassel."

Angers looked up slightly, as if reminiscing: "When we joined the Secret Society, we all signed the Abraham Blood Pact. It was an oath written in the blood of hybrids. The purpose of signing the pact was twofold: first, to limit the resurgence of dragons, and second, to clarify our own hearts. No matter how many temptations or desperate situations we face in the future, we must unconditionally stand on the side of humans in this war between humans and dragons."

"Over the years, many people have lost sight of this point. They have begun to treat the power of the Secret Party as their private property and the mission of slaying dragons as a tool for personal gain. But what about you? You have never signed a blood pact, yet you know better than many who have that you should stand on which side. That's good, really good."

Angers looked at Zhao Zizhan with no displeasure at being rejected, but rather with admiration for the sect's prodigy.

“It’s rare for a mixed-race person to have your mindset after awakening. You can still see the blood and sweat that are being ignored, and you can still hold onto your true self. Believe me, child, it’s really rare…”

He didn't give Zhao Zizhan a chance to interrupt, and gently changed the subject, still with a gentle smile: "Although you refused to join the academy before, I think we can still talk about cooperation."

Chu Tianjiao, who was sitting to the side warming his hands with a teacup, paused slightly upon hearing this, looked up at Angers with a hint of inquiry in his eyes. Zhao Zizhan also frowned slightly, wondering what the principal was up to. After all, he had already made himself very clear, and there was no reason for the other party to be so persistent.

“Tianjiao told me that you encountered Odin in the city where you lived before. I can share all the information about this first species with you unilaterally—including the secret party’s sealed archives and the data collected by the academy over the years. As long as we have it, we can give it to you.”

Before Zhao Zizhan could even process this, Angers' promise continued: "You won't need to sign a blood pact or be bound by the rules of the Secret Society. I will create an identity for you in the academy—not a student, not a teacher, but a special advisor. With that, you won't have to worry about trouble from the Secret Society and other hybrids. Even those family forces eyeing you will have to consider the academy's importance. Whatever talent or technology you need, you can obtain it directly from the academy."

Chu Tianjiao was stunned for a moment: "Old man, are you not going to live your life anymore?"

He had dealt with Angers quite a bit and knew that this principal, though seemingly gentle, was actually more shrewd than anyone else and would never do a losing deal. But the conditions he offered today were as if he was laying bare all the assets of Kassel College. Was this child your illegitimate son or something?

Zhao Zizhan himself did not expect that Angers would offer such generous terms for him. This caught him off guard. What did he do to deserve such preferential treatment?

"I really don't understand, Principal Angers, why you insist on helping me like this?"

Upon hearing this, Angers suddenly laughed, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes crinkling together, revealing a hint of cunning and a touch of candor: "I'm not helping you, child, I'm helping myself."

"Of course, I've already given so much, so I'd like to make a small request. I'd like to send one of our outstanding students to join your team and participate in your work."

He added, “You can also restrict each other’s freedom, prevent him from seeing your core technologies, or even involve him in key decisions—I just need someone to keep an eye on you so you don’t go astray, and to represent the Academy’s position… What do you think of Caesar Gattuso as a candidate?”

Zhao Zizhan narrowed his eyes, pointed at Angers with his finger, and couldn't help but laugh. "That old fox, he's been waiting for me here."

Angers also laughed, he laughed because Zhao Zizhan had seen through his intention.

Who is Caesar Gattuso? He is the young master of the Gattuso family, the key heir being groomed within the Secret Party, and a candidate for the Nibelungen Project. With such a heavyweight being assigned to his team, Kassel will continue to be dominated by Angers, and he can still ensure the purity of the entire school. Since they can't bring in Zhao Zizhan and his group to use one force against another, they might as well drive the wolf into the tiger's den.

Zhao Zizhan saw through the other party's intentions, but he did not intend to refuse.

With such great conditions, you don't have to pay anything yourself, and you don't even have to go abroad. Only a fool wouldn't do it, and you can even get a Caesar package deal. Isn't this a double blessing?

As for trivial drawbacks such as the threat from the Gattuso family, they are negligible.

"make a deal!"

P.S.: Taking a break, there'll be another chapter at noon, I promise! If I don't post it by noon, I'll cut off my ** (illegible - likely a typo).

Chapter 169 The Laughing Tale of Kassel: Let's Blow It Out.

While Zhao Zizhan and Angers were talking, Viola, who was standing to the side, was stunned.