Dragon Raja: Reboot

Chapter 88 (Available for purchase on Friday)

"But the young master refused..." Percy said softly.

Frost fell silent, an image of a stubbornly obstinate young face flashing through his mind.

At the end of that funeral, young Caesar, riding the Harley-Davidson motorcycle given to him by that woman, recklessly crashed into the family gathering, smashing and crushing everything in his path. He proudly looked down at everyone, trampling all rules under his feet, and mocking his esteemed family and powerful patriarchs...

He finally revealed the power and authority that his family had been waiting for, but this authority came at the cost of his family's enemy!

On that day, he even called himself Kaiser Gulweger!

He abandoned his family name and denied being a member of the Gattuso family!

"This is the calamity of the past. Hatred can be formed in an instant, but it takes a very long time to mend it."

Frost lowered his head wearily and said softly,

"But it's alright. Caesar will eventually reach the top of the family. When he grows up, he will understand that the family's love for him is selfless. Even if... he doesn't understand, it doesn't matter. As long as he still retains the Gattuso surname, I can forgive all his willfulness. I still have time to wait for him to grow up."

"Go ahead and let Andrew prepare to depart. We are very interested in the secrets of Chu Zihang. Let Andrew do his best to uncover these secrets."

"Remember, what we need is concrete evidence. If Chu Zihang did not violate school rules, then the other board members will also oppose our actions."

"Yes, sir." Percy bowed slightly, turned and walked out of the room.

……

……

Two days later.

A light appeared ahead of the train, and a few seconds later, the CC1000 express train emerged from the towering redwoods, crossed a straight bridge, and traveled across the vast lake.

The lake surface was crystal clear, with slight ripples in the breeze, and trout occasionally leaped out of the water.

As CC1000 sounded its horn, it began to slow down, because seeing the lake meant that Kassel College Station was just ahead, and the ancient, secluded campus was located on the hillside opposite the lake.

They didn't stay in the UK for long, as school was starting soon, and after a day of rest, they embarked on their journey back to school.

As for Jiang Liu... he's currently staying at the UK branch campus, and the executive department will send someone directly to take him in.

Lu Mingfei was engrossed in eating a train bento box, while Chu Zihang sat beside him, sorting out his thoughts.

Xia Mi leaned against the car window, looking at the gently rippling lake in the distance, and exclaimed that there was such a beautiful place near the school, which was just as good as the branch campus in the UK!

Hearing Xia Mi's voice, Chu Zihang glanced out the car window, suddenly remembered something, and said:

"Speaking of which, this lake is called 'Fairy Lake,' which comes from Celtic mythology. It refers to the lake fairy who gave King Arthur the holy sword. It is said that the vice principal named the lake himself back then."

"Wow, really? What a coincidence!"

"It's not exactly a coincidence. Actually, Norse theology has always been a required course at the university, and you'll encounter it when you choose a course in your second year. Without exception, the professors believe that mythologies from all over the world use different methods to allude to the ancient era of dragon rule. And for some reason, the professors unanimously believe that Norse theology contains the highest proportion of true history..."

"Click".

The sound of disposable chopsticks breaking interrupted their conversation and drew their attention.

Lu Mingfei stared blankly, mouth agape, at the broken chopsticks in his hand.

Xia Mi curiously leaned closer to peek into his dazed eyes and handed him a pair of unopened disposable chopsticks.

Lu Mingfei blankly took the chopsticks, didn't even open them, and directly stuck them into the rice and shoveled it into his mouth, looking rather silly.

Chu Zihang grabbed his hand and stopped him.

"What's wrong with you?" he asked, frowning, somewhat worried about his junior brother's current state.

He also wanted to find some time later to have a good chat with his junior brother.

Chu Zihang did not stay at the Beowulf family's residence for long; the dragon serum promised by the old man would be delivered directly to the academy.

After a baptismal ceremony that was simplified to the extreme, this generation of Beowulf became his godfather.

Although this experience is somewhat surreal, it did actually happen.

In a sense, his current status within the Secret Service is even higher than Caesar's, as he has already received authorization from the Beowulf family's representative.

After that, he was sent back and required to return to the castle a year later to report on his studies and work over the past year.

If he fails to meet the requirements, he will be subject to corresponding penalties and will also have to participate in additional special training.

This gave Chu Zihang a wonderful and novel experience.

Chu Zihang has always been the kind of student teachers love most. He is quiet, has excellent grades, and his extracurricular hobbies can always be performed on the art stage of the school anniversary celebration, bringing glory to the class.

Unfortunately, while his mother and unreliable father were still around, they only knew how to nod and say "my son is great" when looking at his report card, and then turn around and throw it aside.

His stepfather, however, would take a good look at his report card and then give him a thumbs up in satisfaction.

But no one ever made any further demands on his studies, perhaps because in their eyes Chu Zihang was already excellent enough, so excellent that he didn't need to improve any further.

But in that old man's eyes, he was far from qualified.

Chu Zihang was never afraid of climbing mountains; what he feared was not being able to find the way up.

The old man led him to the foot of the mountain.

After returning from the castle, Chu Zihang has been sorting out what he has gained over the past few days.

The information he has received in the past few days far surpasses what he obtained in the previous two years.

There are three questions currently facing him.

First, what mission was Dad carrying out in that city, and was it related to Odin?

Only Principal Angers knew this; even Beowulf was unaware of the mission's details.

Secondly, there's the Nibelungen Plan. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he's determined to succeed in this plan. He has no reason to back down; he needs to acquire every resource he can to strengthen himself.

There's another key element here, and that's the junior brother.

He needed to ask his junior brother a few questions, such as whether hybrids could really purify their bloodline to the point of being comparable to, or even surpassing, the four monarchs.

This was somewhat unbelievable to him.

The third point is about Principal Angers!

He did not tell Beowulf about Odin, just as he had not told the House back then.

The reasons are complicated, but what he cares about most now is what role Principal Angers plays in all of this.

How much does he know about what happened six years ago?

If the father really went to that city at the request of Principal Angers, did Principal Angers investigate after the father went missing?

Furthermore, the principal of Angers is highly likely to know his junior's mysterious identity...

nowadays.

The image of this old man was shrouded in mystery in Chu Zihang's mind; he couldn't see through him at all.

Before leaving the castle, Beowulf had specifically left him a warning—

"Angers may appear to be a flamboyant old man, but inside he's a wounded tiger, constantly sharpening his teeth. He's a pure avenger, his target is the dragon race, and anyone who stands in his way will be eliminated. If the school board becomes an obstacle, he'll wipe them out as well. He's long been prepared to sacrifice everything, no matter... whoever it is!"

……

Lu Mingfei finally snapped out of his daze, reached out and grabbed his senior brother's arm, his eyes burning as he asked, "What did you just say, senior brother?"

"...What's wrong with you?"

"That's not it!"

"The essence of Norse theology..."

"One more sentence!!"

Chu Zihang turned to look out the car window and said calmly, "This Fairy Lake?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his junior brother pounced on him, hugging him tightly around the neck and giving him a big hug.

Xia Mi's bright eyes widened in surprise.

This is the inside man you were talking about?!

"I love you so much, senior brother!"

Lu Mingfei laughed heartily, full of high spirits, finally understanding what Qi Lan's prophecy meant.

Isn't this just like looking back suddenly?

It's perfectly reasonable for that lazy vice-principal to hide the holy sword passed down through his lineage at the bottom of a lake not far from the academy!

He rubbed his hands together, looked at Chu Zihang and Xia Mi, and said with a sly smile, "Before summer is over, when are we all going to Fairy Lake for a scuba diving trip or something?"

Xia Mi and Chu Zihang stared at him intently.

Both of them are extremely intelligent people, and they realized Lu Mingfei's "special characteristics" early on.

The two have now developed a preliminary conditioned reflex. The condition has progressed to the point that even if Lu Mingfei just frowns, they can't help but be startled and look around warily, wondering if Odin has come to kill them again.

If Lu Mingfei stomped his foot because it was itchy, Chu Zihang couldn't help but wonder if an earthquake was about to happen...

Given Lu Mingfei's unusual behavior at this moment, there was no reason why the two of them couldn't see it.

"Senior Brother Lu, you mean...?"

"Is that sword in this lake?"

Xia Mi probed with her eyes, but the conversation stopped at a crucial point. Chu Zihang then naturally took over the conversation, their cooperation was seamless.

Lu Mingfei pinched his nose and said in a muffled voice, "You two are working so well together, are you acting out my story?"

There seemed to be a sour smell in the air, the source of which was unknown.

Xia Mi fell silent instantly, her gaze shifting uncertainly.

Chu Zihang cleared his throat and changed the subject, saying, "I'll find some time to hold an event at the Lionheart Society, and then we'll use the event as an excuse to search for the sword at the bottom of the lake."

"No way!" Lu Mingfei immediately rejected his suggestion.

Before his senior could raise any questions, he solemnly gave a compelling reason: "There are too many people around, and besides, I'm a member of the student council. If the boss finds out I'm secretly participating in Lionheart Club activities behind the student council's back, I'll be torn to pieces!"

Just kidding, this is something that can't be done in a big way at all, otherwise if the vice principal hears about it, then it's all over!

Hmm... We still have to keep this from Fen Gou. That guy is a womanizer, he's taken advantage of the vice principal, the North American mixed-race guy, and him in between. He deserves to be torn to pieces!

Chu Zihang didn't speak, but simply nodded in agreement.

……

……

Kassel headquarters.

"Please come in."

Manstein knocked on the door of the Central Executive Department, and Schneider's hoarse voice came from behind the door.

"It's not your shift today, Professor Manstein," Schneider said, glancing at him.

"Can't you come and take a look if there's nothing wrong?" Manstein retorted.

"Of course, but I need to arrange tasks for the next week later, could you please excuse me?" Schneider said calmly.

"As a member of the disciplinary committee, I have the right to know the tasks you assign," Manstein said coldly.

"Okay, whatever makes you happy. After all, we're already accomplices." Schneider shrugged.

Manstein's forehead veins bulged; upon hearing this damned "accomplice," he wished he could stomp on Schneider's oxygen tube.

Have you heard the rumors?

"What rumor?"

"Caesar is going to propose to Nono."

Schneider was taken aback. What was this? Disciplinary Committee member Manstein had come to Schneider, the head of the executive department, to gossip about the romances between students?

If this were a movie, it would definitely be a fantasy drama.

"If I remember correctly, the academy allows marriage, which isn't within your purview," Schneider said, raising an eyebrow. "Could it be that what Guderian said last time was true, that you really do have a crush on her mother, and are now worrying about it as an elder?"

"Damn it! Don't listen to that idiot Guderian!" Manstein roared in fury.

Schneider knew very well that Manstein hadn't really come to gossip with him; the marriage proposal was just a lubricant to ease the tension between them.

This guy clearly came with something important, but he hadn't figured out how to start.

"Just say what's on your mind. There's no need to beat around the bush. We're friends," Schneider said calmly.

"Friends?" Manstein asked with a strange expression. "When did we become friends? I've always thought you couldn't possibly have friends."

Schneider, the head of the executive department, was known for his imposing and aloof demeanor, and coupled with his current appearance, he was every student's nightmare.

He emulated the action team that was the predecessor of the Executive Department, and ruled the huge Executive Department with an iron face and cold-bloodedness. So far, apart from Chu Zihang, he has not shown a friendly side to anyone.

"Of course we are friends. From the moment we became accomplices, we forged a deep revolutionary friendship. When men make mistakes together, they will wholeheartedly identify with each other because we are all the same kind of people."

Schneider's soft voice echoed in the control room.

Manstein paused, feeling that the statement sounded somewhat familiar.

After careful consideration, there is some truth to this statement. The reason why he has been on good terms with the "stupid" Guderian is precisely because they grew up together in a mental hospital.

But this damn "accomplice" still made him want to step on Schneider's oxygen tube!

Manstein suppressed the urge to kick and calmly said, "I have a few questions for you about Chu Zihang."

"Chu Zihang?" Schneider frowned slightly. "Why are you suddenly concerned about him?"

"The Gattuso family contacted me."

"Oh? You're going to pledge allegiance to the Gattuso family?"

"It's not a matter of loyalty. I'm the head of the disciplinary committee and have the authority to investigate professors. In their eyes, I'm someone worth winning over, and students are also under my jurisdiction."

"I thought we had reached a consensus from that day on," Schneider said calmly.

"...Of course, I'm not here on behalf of the Gattuso family, but only on my own behalf." Manstein paused for a moment.

"Judging from this, you seem to have rejected the Gattuso family. But what is this? Are you here specifically to pledge your loyalty to me?"

Schneider scratched his head, a rare occurrence for him, seemingly a little embarrassed.

Manstein clenched his fists, and his right foot unconsciously took a step toward the oxygen tube.

It will be available on Friday, which is tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)