Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 310: Riddler Gets Out
boom!
A loud bang suddenly sounded at Kassel College, and the huge sound wave almost shattered the dormitory window glass.

Lu Mingfei did not panic. He turned over calmly and managed to open his eyelids which seemed to be glued shut.

"What's going on? Another earthquake?"

The frivolous voice of his good-for-nothing senior brother who used to joke with him was no longer heard, and was replaced by Norma's gentle voice on the iPhone 16 Pro.

"According to the information on the Night Watch forum, the explosion was caused by an experiment conducted by the Equipment Department in the underground laboratory."

"Oh."

Lu Mingfei has gotten used to life at Kassel Academy these days, and has gradually become calm about the chaos that occurs all day long.

After all, most of the students are upper-class young men and women, with wealthy families and remarkable abilities. The dragon blood in their bodies is restless but is restricted by "discipline". A group of little superheroes who can break world records will always do something when they get together, so just get used to it.

boom!
Another loud noise rang out like thunder. Lu Mingfei buried his head in the pillow, but the subsequent smaller explosions continued, making him unable to bear it any longer and sit up.

"Won't those crazy people who can only make explosions be complained about for disturbing the public all day long? The things they make are not as good as the little gadgets that the boss made casually..."

He grumbled and complained, "Norma, how long will the explosion last?"

"It is expected to stop in ten minutes, but it is already eight o'clock in the morning. You should get up. I have ordered breakfast for you and it will arrive in half an hour. You can wash and dress in advance."

"I think you can brush your teeth after eating. If you eat right after brushing, wouldn't that mean you've wasted your time?"

Norma's voice dropped to a lower level as she repeated, "You can wash and dress ahead of time."

Lu Mingfei was silent for a few seconds before compromising, "...Norma, are you the woman who can be my mother?"

"Norma's body is the college's central computer, a supercomputer. I am just a program that Mr. Luke left behind to take care of your daily life. If you don't mind, you can call me mom."

"This... let's forget it. Mom will be sad if she hears it."

Even though she and her father flew back and forth between countries all day long, he never saw them at all.

Lu Mingfei drowsily fumbled for his phone and slowly got up.

The blinding sunlight shone in through the window. The messy room was filled with a pile of sundries, clothes, underwear and socks flying everywhere. The doors and windows were closed, and the room was filled with the sour and smelly smell of sweat, just like expired cheese after adding time.

When Finkel was around, Lu Mingfei could still blame him for the dirty and messy dormitory, but now that his useless senior brother is traveling, he has to face his own laziness.

He sighed, feeling a little lonely suddenly.

all gone.

The useless senior brother went out to travel, and the boss also took Caesar and Senior Brother Chu to Japan to carry out a mission. Before leaving, Lu Mingfei hugged his thigh and rubbed it hard, wanting to go with them.

Come on, Japan!

That was a paradise for otakus, with Akihabara, Sukusui, and genuine game discs. He also wanted to buy tickets for the teachers who had spent their adolescence with him and the fat boy Lu Mingze on that broken notebook...

But the boss ruthlessly refused, and only said that he would bring him a gift and put a Norma in his mobile phone to take care of his daily life.

Lu Mingfei felt inexplicably empty, so he took out his cell phone and sent a message to Lao Tang.

"Let's play games tonight?"

The other party automatically replied: "I am working illegally. Please don't bother me if you have any questions."

Lu Mingfei sighed again. Ever since he and Lao Tang separated during the "Kuimen Project", the two of them rarely got together to play games.

According to Lao Tang, he found a job that paid little but required a lot of work and was close to home. He was busy with work all day and had no time to rest. He could only go online occasionally when it was late at night and everyone was asleep.

Lu Mingfei was a little curious and asked what the job was. Lao Tang only said that he was playing games similar to "Minecraft" or "Cities Skylines" for a certain ugly capitalist.

"Busy, everyone is busy, it's better to be busy."

Lu Mingfei was in a daze for a while, he was almost bored to death in the academy. His participation in the "Kuimen Project" had maxed out his practical credits, but no matter how hard he studied for the dragon-related courses, he could not catch up. He had given up struggling and now had nothing to do.

Professor Guderian often advised him earnestly, Ming Fei, you are an excellent S-level and it is not suitable for you to give up. The right thing to do is to study hard in your prime years and contribute to the dragon-slaying cause in the future. Even if you don't become a militant, you can become a civilian professor like him and earn an annual salary of $300,000.

Lu Mingfei thought about it and showed him the 100 million that the boss had transferred into the account. It wasn’t much, just the reward for Professor Guderian to go without food and drink for about 50 years.

Professor Guderian was silenced. He felt that this good boy who once made him feel full of inspiration had been corrupted by Luke's damned, hateful money and turned into a vulgar child full of the smell of copper.

"If you feel bored, you can participate in the StarCraft Challenge event held by the school today."

Norma's voice sounded at the right time.

Lu Mingfei was slightly stunned, and then a little surprised when he realized what was happening. Although he started playing more games under Lao Tang's guidance, "StarCraft" was still his favorite, his white moonlight.

"The school actually has this kind of activity? I thought they only had a free day, or sailing yachts, skydiving, bungee jumping, etc."

Norma replied: "E-sports is an emerging industry that Mr. Luke is optimistic about. He is a school trustee and has the authority to add an academic activity. If you win the championship, you will receive prize money, trophies and credits."

Lu Mingfei secretly complained in his heart, it was really outrageous that e-sports could be related to academic activities. He, who liked playing games, felt a little embarrassed, but it was a good thing for him!

"What time do I have to sign up? Is it still in time?"

Norma chuckled, "Of course, the game will start when you get there."

Lu Mingfei was stunned for a moment, then he realized that this activity was probably specially prepared for him by Lu Ke.

His heart warmed and he quickly packed himself up, went to the registration office to sign up according to Norma's instructions, and walked into the computer room that had been converted into a competition venue.

There were already several contestants in the room, and surprisingly there were quite a lot of spectators. They gathered in groups of three or four and discussed in low voices, which was quite lively.

Lu Mingfei walked into the contestant room backstage and was stunned.

Each of the contestants inside was a heavyweight. Nono and Susie were standing side by side and talking, Lancelot and Qilan were also talking about something, and some elites from the Student Union and Lionheart Club had also come. He also saw several girls in the hostel, as well as Zero.

Ling's delicate face was as expressionless as ever, like an isolated ice flower blooming among the crowd. There were several boys surrounding her, like flower guardians.

Lu Mingfei didn't dare rush over to say hello.

At this time, a sharp-eyed girl in the hostel saw Lu Mingfei. She was impressed by the boy who played games with her boyfriend every day, so she greeted him with a smile.

"Lu Mingfei, come and play StarCraft, can you play it?"

Lu Mingfei nodded modestly, "I understand a little bit, a little bit."

That is to say, it is possible to play professionally.

Then he obediently called out "Hello, sister-in-law."

As soon as the words came out, the room suddenly became quiet.

The girl smiled brightly, but many other girls, including Nuonuo, glared at him, which made Lu Mingfei's heart tremble. He felt as if countless knives were stabbing at him and he had the illusion of being tortured to death. He quickly changed his words.

"Hello, sisters-in-law!"

The girls then withdrew their gazes. Lu Mingfei wiped the sweat from his forehead and the corners of his mouth twitched.

Really fresh grass!
The boss is really invincible. He can fight in the Shura field every day and still have parties from time to time.

Under the lights, the host walked onto the stage, spoke a few common opening remarks, and then announced the rules. This time the game was not between people, but between people and Norma! Humans and computers may always be ridiculed as mentally retarded, but if it is a supercomputer like Norma, the situation is different. She is the AlphaGo of the Go world, and can easily calculate every possibility and take the best solution. The result of the game is not to see who can win, but to see who can last to the end.

The contestants sat down in an orderly manner, each with a solemn look as if facing a difficult problem. However, Lu Mingfei felt particularly relaxed. He focused on the camera and looked at the familiar screen content, feeling the joy of finding his rightful place.

Tulong didn't dare to say it, but he was still confident when playing "StarCraft".

……

Time passed slowly, and Norma destroyed the battle lines of most of the contestants with ease. Now there are only six contestants left, Nono, Susie, Lancelord, Qilan, Ling and Lu Mingfei.

The crowd watching the game was talking about it while watching the live broadcast.

"Who do you think will win the championship?"

"Zero, right? She has been excellent since she entered school."

"I think it's Qilan. It's said that his words are prophetic."

"Nono's profile is extremely insightful and powerful."

"Susie and Lancelot are second only to Chu Zihang in the Lionheart Club, so they should have a chance."

"What the hell, Lu Mingfei!?"

When the ending came out, the audience's eyes widened with surprise. They didn't expect that this S-level loser who surrendered to Lu Ke could have this skill. But the facts were in front of them, and the live broadcast of the game screen was beyond doubt.

The girls in the hostel were the first to applaud. After all, Lu Mingfei was also on their side. Then it was Nuo Nuo, then Ling, Qilan and others. Finally, the whole audience burst into applause.

Under the spotlight, Lu Mingfei felt his heart beating fast. For the first time, he thought that he should straighten his back. He raised his head and thought that after graduation, he might pursue a career in e-sports.

Although the money given by the boss is enough for one to live comfortably, one must always find something to do... How about opening an Internet cafe in the future? If I could chase Zero and give birth to two mixed-race children, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Mixed-race plus Chinese-Russian mixed-race, mixed-race among mixed-races?

Lu Mingfei walked onto the stage while thinking about his child's name. The host smiled and handed him a golden trophy. He stretched out his hand and watched the trophy get closer and closer...

The host's hand then suddenly stopped, along with the applause from the audience, the vibration of the speakers, and everything within sight.

Lu Mingfei stood there blankly, the joy in his heart gradually fading away. He knew who the culprit was, and he looked around trying to find the little devil who had ruined his good mood.

"Here it is."

The lazy voice of the monster brother Lu Mingze sounded from below. Lu Mingfei looked down and saw the little boy in a black suit lying on the ground without caring about his image, holding the trophy in the host's hand.

"Long time no see, brother, did you miss me? I miss you so much."

Lu Mingfei was a little annoyed, feeling that his peaceful life was about to be disrupted again, and he asked in a bad tone.

"Why are you out again? I have nothing to do but to find you."

Lu Mingze got up from the ground and seemed to complain, "Can't I come to you if I have nothing to do? When will you learn to be more enthusiastic towards me, brother?"

"You want passion? Sure, dear brother, I miss you so much!"

Lu Mingfei picked up the little devil and gave him two big kisses on his fair face, with such force that it even left marks, and then he answered viciously.

"Now that you're passionate enough, can you please get out of here?"

Lu Mingze wiped his face and looked a little disgusted, shaking the trophy in his hand, "If I leave, will you continue to receive the award?"

"What else? I won the trophy based on my own ability, so if I don't accept it, who will?" Lu Mingfei crossed his arms rudely and squinted his eyes.

"Great, great! Brother is so talented in playing games. Are you planning to pursue a career in e-sports in the future?"

"That's the plan."

Lu Mingfei did not deny it. “The boss said that e-sports is an emerging industry. His vision is not wrong. Maybe I can join a professional team and play in the future.”

Lu Mingze's lips curled up into a helpless smile, as if he was watching the president bending over for a one-dollar coin.

"Brother, have you read The Lotus Lantern? When Liu Chenxiang first appeared, the greatest thing he could hope for was to become a wealthy man, own a large house, several hundred acres of land, and marry several beautiful wives and concubines. He thought this was the best life. Erlang Shen was so angry with him that he scolded Liu Yanchang for not being able to teach his children well."

Lu Mingfei felt more and more annoyed. "What's wrong with being a lord? Is it good to be a god? A lord is a title that many people want to be but cannot achieve."

"But Liu Chenxiang needs to save the Third Holy Mother. He is chained to a bronze pillar, with his chest nailed to him by Kungunir. He has been suffering from loneliness for ten years. His territory is occupied by a group of shameless thieves. He has been waiting for Liu Chenxiang to find him."

Lu Mingze's eyes were clear and bright, staring straight at Lu Mingfei, "Moreover, half of Liu Chenxiang's body is immortal. He could have wielded the Divine Axe to chop and split all the way, crushing Ling Xiao's wantonness and arrogance, and even forced the Jade Emperor to abdicate and become the great Supreme. But now he has been blinded by a little favor."

"Brother, do you know where your boss is? He is in Tokyo, Japan, where you want to go. He is entertained by the largest underworld organization there and is having an affair with a noble lady. All of this should have belonged to you..."

The picture he described was too distant and vague. Lu Mingfei couldn't imagine himself being so awesome. He looked at Lu Mingze as if he were a monster and shook his head.

"I want to go to Japan just to buy some genuine game discs and AVs to supplement my youth, maybe I also want to go to comic conventions, play arcade games, buy some peripheral figures, take some photos, that's all."

Lu Mingze suddenly became furious. "Yes, I know this is you, this is Lu Mingfei! But why can't you be more motivated? As long as you give the order, I will activate the arrangements in Japan and give you a chance to save the situation heroically, so that you can become the most dazzling existence under the attention of the public. Why can't you be more motivated?"

Facing the monster brother's rage, Lu Mingfei felt his irritability slowly subside. After being silent for a while, he spoke softly.

"I once thought about what you said. I imagined myself as a brave man who saves the world or a demon who destroys the world. I thought that I was born extraordinary and one day I would be taken away by a mysterious organization to do a great cause. I would fight bloody battles and perform my best, and then I would marry the beauty and leave behind great achievements."

“But you didn’t come.”

Lu Mingfei repeated with a wandering look, "But you didn't come."

When his grades were hovering around the passing line and he was scolded by his teacher, when his uncle and aunt took all his parents' money and squandered it, when Lu Mingze ordered him to run errands and he refused but was blamed, when he liked a girl but did not dare to confess because of his low self-esteem, no one came to his rescue.

The first time, the person who made him stand up straight was Lu Ke, not Lu Mingze.

He looked seriously at this monster brother who he had no idea of ​​but could empathize with him for no reason, and issued an ultimatum.

"The current Lu Mingfei is created by you all, so don't blame me for being useless."

He took a few steps back as he spoke, "If you are really my brother and not the devil who reaped my soul, then don't come to me again. I am very happy now."

Lu Mingze opened his mouth with a complicated expression, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he put the trophy in his hand back into the host's hand.

"Maybe, maybe I didn't do well enough, but there is not much time left."

He sighed as if he was singing a play, "Praise the awakening of my king. Destruction is rebirth. Nighold, who gnaws the world tree, will eventually wake up and bring the world..."

"Ragnarok."

The lingering sound faded away, and the figure of the monster brother had disappeared from the spot.

Lu Mingfei suddenly realized that he was still standing on the podium. He felt a cool touch on his hands. He turned his head and saw the host handing him the trophy and smiling at him.

"congratulations."

"Thank you."

When Lu Mingfei took the trophy, the joy in his heart faded away and he felt lost.

(End of this chapter)