Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 163 Elden Ring: A Table of Mahjong

Chu Zihang's efficiency is outrageous.

The contract had barely been signed, and Lu Mingfei hadn't even had time to leave the coffee shop sofa before he made a phone call. Soon, three vans bearing the logo of a well-known local housekeeping company arrived at the residential area, carrying a truckload of equipment and eight sharp-eyed, agile women who looked like special forces soldiers, heading straight for the school district apartment in the old town.

As for the rest? Chu Zihang's original words were: "Delivered fully furnished with basic furniture. Meets basic living needs."

Lu Mingfei later learned that this "basic completeness" included, but was not limited to: a solid wood bed frame, a Simmons mattress, a complete set of custom-made wardrobes, a desk and bookcase, and even a set of brand-new, shiny German Zwilling pots and pans in the kitchen... Lu Mingfei seriously suspected that his senior brother Chu had furnished the house according to the standards of a "safe house".

As evening approached and the afterglow of the setting sun lazily bathed the old brick walls of the old town, Lu Mingfei, carrying a worn-out backpack stuffed with a few changes of clothes and a laptop, followed the address sent by Chu Zihang, winding his way through the city to find the quiet neighborhood. He then climbed to the fifth floor of the somewhat old multi-story residential building, took out the key to the security door, and inserted it into the lock.

"Click."

The door lock made a crisp click.

Lu Mingfei clearly underestimated the cleaning ladies' fighting power.

The tiles were so shiny they could be used as mirrors, the floor so smooth it could be used as an ice rink, and the golden-red rays of the setting sun streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, like gold dust, thinly covering the furniture.

Lu Mingfei stood at the door, looking like a homeless man who had wandered into a showroom, momentarily bewildered.

Will this be his final destination, or home?

Home
Lu Mingfei had never dared to ask for such a word.

He changed into the pair of slippers that were clearly new, the perfect size, by the door; Chu Zihang had obviously even considered that. His footsteps echoed across the clean floor, filling the empty room.

He was like a king surveying his territory, or a groundhog venturing into unfamiliar lands, checking each room one by one.

The bed in the master bedroom was made up neatly, the second bedroom had been converted into a simple study, and in the kitchen, the stainless steel faucet gleamed.

Finally, he threw himself into the large sofa, the soft touch instantly enveloping his tired body, so comfortable that he almost groaned.

Lu Mingfei leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and let out a long, deep breath. His backpack was casually tossed onto the floor at his feet.

The dust has settled.

There were no battles, no dragons, no life-or-death struggles. Just a brand-new house, an unbelievably comfortable sofa, and the daily life of the small town gradually sinking into twilight outside the window.

All of this made Lu Mingfei feel like it was all unreal.

For the first time, Lu Mingfei felt that in his life, his feet were finally on the land that belonged to "Lu Mingfei".

Although this land is rented.

If we just stay here and live a quiet, ordinary life, wouldn't that be nice?

hum!
Just as Lu Mingfei was about to drift off to sleep in the sunset, a ripple came from the depths of his soul.

Lu Mingfei suddenly opened his eyes.

This fluctuation is a message from the border area!
The only people who know his world coordinates and can send him messages are a handful of people.

What happened?

Lu Mingfei tore open the space and easily pulled out the small, golden statue.

He held the magical tool tightly in his hand, closed his eyes, and slowly immersed himself in it, trying to read the message within.

"There's news about 'Shattered Star' Rataen."

"—Shirou Emiya." General Rataen, the Shattered Star?

Lu Mingfei's pupils contracted slightly.

To date, among the frontline Faded Ones active in the borderlands, there is only one demigod whose true identity has been discovered and who has actually been defeated.

“Leg extension” Grek.

Despite her strength being comparable to that of a demigod, the "Full Moon Queen" Renara, who oversees the magic academy, is not a true demigod, and her situation is said to be quite complicated.

Everyone knows of the existence of the "Judge" of the Volcano Mansion, and even one or two people have joined the ranks of the Heralds, but no one knows where he is.

There's also the "Blood Dynasty" where Kaneki lives, and that unknown figure known as the "Blood King." Even Kaneki Ken, who once became a knight of the Blood Dynasty and still has the highest level of development in this area, has never seen His true form.

As for Galid, that's even more complicated.

Do you think those crimson rotten things that permeate the air are easy to deal with? A slight misstep and you'll be completely eroded and killed by the putrid disease. Moreover, this godforsaken place is teeming with dogs and birds. Before Lu Mingfei settled here, the only faded one who was active here year-round was Natsuki Subaru.

Therefore, the news of General Rataen of Shattered Stars is entirely groundbreaking!

It seems it's not time to stop yet.

Lu Mingfei sighed, and a flash of black light appeared in his hand, revealing the "Farewell Black Crystal" that had already finished cooling down.

hum.
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The world of Emiya Shirou.

A golden figure slowly emerged from the golden runes, solidified, and finally formed the figure of a knight in silver armor.

"Yo!"

A familiar voice rang out.

Natsuki Subaru stood not far away, grinning, and waved vigorously at Lu Mingfei, who had just regained his footing.

Lu Mingfei shook his head, trying to dispel the intense dizziness and nausea.

He still isn't used to the feeling of being flattened and then expanded on a hydraulic press.

As far as the eye could see, there were many figures.

The Blood Knight in his embroidered black robe, the Black Flame Martial Arts Cultivator in his fur-stitched armor, and the one in the very center, the Kalia Knight adorned with numerous large and small radiant stones and splendid armor.

A mahjong table, that's all you need, isn't it?

"Unexpected."

Lu Mingfei stretched his still somewhat stiff neck; the weight of the armor had made him a little unaccustomed to the realities of daily life.

His gaze fell on Subaru Natsuki, with a hint of mockery:
"I'm the one who's going to be the finale this time? Isn't this usually your exclusive role, Subaru?"

In the past, Natsuki Subaru was always the undisputed protagonist in these "late-arriving" scenes.

Upon hearing this, Natsuki Subaru's previously slightly playful face flushed crimson, veins bulging on his forehead like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He stubbornly argued:

"Late...late? Can something like 'faded' be considered late?"

Then came familiar phrases like, "Do you know how big Galid is?" and "It would take me more than a day to ride a horse to the nearest Blessed Place."

(End of this chapter)