Dragon Raja's Number One Player

Chapter 160 Slaying the Dragon? Who Else But Me?

What Xia Mi didn't say was that if that were the case, she could follow behind and secretly take some of the spoils if anything came up.

Given her current weakness, she wouldn't let go of any opportunity to become stronger if she could.

Slaying the dragon at Kassel College is both a risk and an opportunity. If she can jump out of the net and become the hunter instead of the prey, then she won't be the one killed. As for the other dragons in the reservoir...

Hehe, that's not important. Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for me.

If I regain power or something similar, I'll make a fortune.

"What 'dragon traitor'?" Lu Mingfei couldn't help but complain when he heard her words. She actually made leading him around sound so noble.

He had no doubt that Xia Mi would really do that. Lin Zhiying could see through her little scheme at a glance. She probably had other ideas, such as taking the opportunity to devour dragons to gain power.

"Your idea is indeed very good."

Lin Zhiying spoke calmly.

"But the problem is, I've only just passed the 3E exam and become a student at Kassel College a few days ago."

"What do you mean?"

Xia Mi asked.

"This means that I most likely won't have the opportunity to be sent out on a mission."

Lin Zhiying said jokingly.

Even following the trajectory of the previous game, before academy-affiliated players could slay dragons, they still needed ample time to grow.

In this situation, what's the difference between this and sending players who have just left the newbie village to slay dragons?

But all of this was disrupted by Xia Mi's huge commotion.

I'm afraid I wouldn't even have the chance to participate.

Faced with Xia Mi's silence, Lin Zhiying spoke up after a moment with a very practical suggestion: "How about this, at worst you just die for a bit. Can't you fake Xia Mi's death and outwit the top expert?"

Lin Zhiying added slowly.

"What's that saying? Death is like a cool summer night, a time for restful sleep. Anyway, you'll be a hero again in eighteen years—no, a dragon."

In the original story, dragons can be reborn by "cocooning," which is why dragons are like psoriasis that cannot be eradicated from the world.

In Dragon Raja: New World, according to Lin Zhiying's memory, it is the same; as long as a "cocoon" is left in advance, the dragons will be resurrected.

In the original work, this timeframe might be several decades or even hundreds of years, but this is a game, and Xuanyu Company has greatly accelerated this process. The dead Dragon King can even become lively again in just a few months.

After all, there are only so many bosses in the "Dragon Raja" world with names and surnames. If we don't let them show their faces and revive quickly, what will the players fight?

"Isn't there any other way?"

Xia Mi's tone became urgent for the first time, making her sound pitiful.

Lin Zhiying was about to nod in agreement when her peripheral vision caught sight of Lu Mingfei sitting on the other side of the room.

If Angers intends to send Lu Mingfei as well, then there is actually a chance.

However, he didn't say it directly, but continued to put pressure on Xia Mi: "I estimate that according to the academy's arrangements, they will send Chu Zihang, Caesar, and Lu Mingfei to deal with you."

This is already the configuration of the main characters who slay the dragon in the original work.

"Lu Mingfei, who is he?"

Xia Mi asked, she knew all the famous students of "Kassel College" from last night, but she had no impression of this guy.

"Is he the champion of 'Freedom Day'?"

If he really is the champion, then we definitely need to keep an eye on him.

Xia Mi asked warily, "The existence of 'Freedom Day' is not a secret."

"No, that's not it."

Lin Zhiying said softly.

"Did he do well on the '3E exam'?"

Xia Mi pressed on, saying that these two points were the best way to judge a freshman's strength.

There was no news before, but now that he has suddenly appeared, people naturally assume that Lu Mingfei is likely a freshman.

"A Day of Freedom" represents current strength, while "3E Exam" represents future potential. Combining the two, one can basically see the upper limit of a hybrid's future achievements.

"Not bad, he's an S-class hybrid."

Lin Zhiying spoke up.

S-class hybrid! Xia Mi was shocked upon hearing this. No wonder he, also a freshman, had the opportunity to be sent to slay dragons. Such a bloodline was indeed worth focusing on cultivating.

"And you? How did you do during 'A Day of Freedom'? Your '3E Exam' results should have been pretty good, right?"

Xia Mi felt that as a queen, it was necessary to treat her subordinates with respect and show them some closeness, so she spoke up.

"Didn't we just say that?"

Lin Zhiying said in a calm tone.

Haven't we already said that?

But we didn't mention you at all, Xia Mi couldn't help but complain, but then she suddenly remembered something.

Based on their previous conversation, an absurd idea that shocked her popped into her mind.

"Could it be that you're the champion of 'Freedom for a Day'?"

Xia Mi's tone carried a hint of insecurity.

She knew Lin Zhiying had great potential; otherwise, he wouldn't have become a "Balancer," and she wouldn't have signed the "Dragon Contract" with him.

The problem is that he is still a freshman, while his opponents in "A Day of Freedom" are all senior students like Caesar and Chu Zihang who have rich combat experience.

Trying to win the championship from them is like taking chestnuts out of a fire; it's extremely difficult.

"Although a little trick was used, that's really the truth."

Lin Zhiying spoke up, glancing at the panel. Xia Mi's favorability towards him hadn't increased after he revealed his strength.

Damn it, you can't even beat me with this?!

"And what about your bloodline? It can't be S-rank too, can it?"

Xia Mi said.

It's normal that Lin Zhiying has a lot of practical experience, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to kill "Odin". However, bloodline is not something that is easy to improve, so Xia Mi could only force an explanation like this.

If this guy is willing to beg me, I might try to help him improve his bloodline so that he won't be overshadowed by that guy named Lu Mingfei at school.

"Yes."

Lin Zhiying said.

I asked you what your bloodline is, and you said it was correct? What's the difference between that and asking which province you're from and you saying you were born to your mother? Xia Mi wondered.

No, Xia Mi realized what she had just said.

S-rank bloodline!

She gasped in surprise. Had her little follower really grown up so fast?!

The two have only been apart for a short time, and not only did they win the championship for a day of freedom, but their original A-level bloodline has also been upgraded to a higher level.

Could it be that my eye for investment is so good that I'm suited for it? Xia Mi wondered.

"But speaking of Lu Mingfei, you should have met him. He's the one who made Odin's authority ineffective."

Lin Zhiying then brought the topic back to the present.

Speaking of this, Xia Mi did recall that day on the overpass in the rain, "Odin" was kidnapped by her, which was why "Gungnir" was so harmless.

In that sense, he is indeed a terrifying being; he seems more like the Dragon King.

If Kassel College really sends out this lineup, then she will most likely face certain death.

Hearing Lin Zhiying's somewhat gloating laughter, Xia Mi stomped her foot, gritted her teeth, and said fiercely, "If I die, you won't have an easy time either."

This guy is being too presumptuous. Don't think that just because we're so far away, we can't handle him. We can make him look bad!

"I command you, stand up now."

As Xia Mi finished speaking.

With a "smack," Lin Zhiying slammed his hand on the table and stood up from his seat, instantly drawing the attention of everyone in the control room.

[Ding! The "Dragon Contract" has taken effect, executing the "Stand Up" command.]

Even Angers on stage paused, countless eyes focused on him—Chu Zihang, Lu Mingfei, Caesar, some with doubt, some with anticipation. "Lin Zhiying, do you have any suggestions regarding what I just said?"

Angers, standing on the podium, raised an eyebrow and looked at Lin Zhiying, who had suddenly stood up, and asked her a question.

He has always been extremely respectful of his students' opinions.

After giving this order, Xia Mi vanished without a trace.

Lin Zhiying cursed her in his heart for her lack of martial ethics. Now he was stuck here and in a difficult situation. He was thinking about whether to make up some excuses, such as saying that he was "out of focus" or "had a leg cramp".

Just then, a system notification sounded in his ear:

Ding! Jormungandr has issued you a faction quest: "Join the Dragon Slayer Squad."

[Mission Description: While processing the "authority" left behind by "Odin," Jormungandr accidentally caused quite a commotion. Faced with news that "Kassel College" is organizing a "Dragon Slayer Team," she has thought of you as an "undercover agent." Now is your time to shine. Find a way to infiltrate the "Dragon Slayer Team" to ensure Jormungandr's safety when necessary.]

[Task Reward: Xia Mi's favorability increases by 20 points, and the boost to "Earth Power" is increased again.]

There's a mission!

"If there's a task, you should have brought it out earlier," Lin Zhiying thought to himself.

If I had known there was a mission earlier, I would have tried to fight for it more.

After all, Lu Mingfei's existence itself is a very good entry point.

Lin Zhiying had just told him so much to see if he could trigger the mission. The next second, he straightened up and met Angers' gaze with unwavering determination.

His firm and resolute tone instantly resonated throughout the central control room: "Principal, I request the academy to send me on this dragon-slaying operation, and I'm willing to go to the most dangerous side!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet room, and everyone heard it.

Not only Chu Zihang, but Caesar also looked at Lin Zhiying with surprise, as did "Yi You Duan Shui" and "Lan Meng Tian".

People's joys and sorrows are different from each other, and everyone has their own little secrets in their hearts.

Chu Zihang wondered, could Lin Zhiying really harbor such deep hatred for dragons?

Caesar was thinking, wasn't he satisfied with the honor of killing the Dragon King?

However, to players like "Yi You Duan Shui," these words carried a different meaning: "You have to take me with you when you fight monsters," or rather, "I'm going to fight monsters that are way above my level."

"Is this the confidence and competence of a big shot?" "Yiyou Duanshui" exclaimed.

"You mean you want to go and slay the dragon?"

"This mission is no small matter. The enemy we are facing is not Deadpool or a hybrid, but a terrifying creature like a dragon. Judging from the fluctuations, the dragon we are facing may even be at the level of a dragon king."

As Angers spoke, his gaze toward Lin Zhiying was filled with surprise and admiration.

Even disregarding the outcome, his courage to stand up was gratifying; he truly deserved to be associated with "Kassel".

"I'm sure." Lin Zhiying faced the question without the slightest hesitation, her tone firm.

He looked around, his gaze returning to Daoanger, and continued, "As an S-class student of Kassel College, I should bear the responsibility of slaying dragons. Hiding in the back is not what I should be doing."

"Besides, who in this world is more qualified than me to participate in slaying the dragon?"

What an arrogant and domineering answer! As soon as he finished speaking, countless people in Beijing had this thought in their minds.

This statement reveals Lin Zhiying's arrogance and confidence as a mixed-race individual. If it were someone else, they might have doubted whether it was just a show, but Lin Zhiying was different.

It wasn't until he brought it up again that everyone present suddenly remembered that Lin Zhiying was a genuine dragon slayer!

It couldn't be more fitting for him to say those words.

Angers' gaze grew increasingly intense, and everyone awaited his final decision: "You're right, Lin Zhiying, but you've only been enrolled for a short time. I still hope you can focus on learning and improving yourself at school. Slaying dragons is something that we older generation should do; we have no reason to let a freshman be on the front lines."

"Of course, you don't need to have no other thoughts about this. You are our secret weapon, and we will still use you if necessary."

After Angers finished speaking, the senior students, led by Caesar and Chu Zihang, nodded in agreement. They couldn't let Lin Zhiying, this newcomer, steal all the limelight.

It seems my persuasiveness is still not strong enough.

Hearing Angers' words, Lin Zhiying thought of something.

His gaze shifted to the side and met Lu Mingfei's, who was originally looking in his direction. Lu Mingfei immediately looked away.

But who said he was only saying that to Angers?

It should be noted that he was not the only S-class person present.

Lu Mingfei, standing to the other side, was mentally replaying Lin Zhiying's words.

He was aware that as an S-class himself, should he hide in the safe rear?

Lu Mingfei clenched his fist on the table, as if Lu Mingze's words were ringing in his ears.

"The honor of killing 'Bodin' was stolen from you, are you willing to accept that?"

As if he had figured something out, Lu Mingfei stood up from his chair. The reason he was in such a hurry was that he didn't want to give himself any more chances to overthink or be indecisive.

His actions undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention.

Both S-class students stepped forward, and Angers watched this scene with great interest.

"What's wrong, Lu Mingfei? Is there anything you want to say?"

To be honest, Lu Mingfei regretted it the moment he stood up, but it was too late now. He could only grit his teeth and say, "I'm willing to slay the dragon."

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