Dragon Raja's Number One Player

Chapter 169 The Principal's Office

The Night Watchman forum has been buzzing since last night. The last time it was this lively was when Chu Zihang became the president of the Lionheart Society.

There's only one reason: the team that went to China to carry out the dragon-slaying mission has returned.

And everyone returned unharmed!

Such actions are indeed worth discussing, but the focus of the discussion is not actually on this aspect.

"Really?! A special mission completed in just one day?!"

Someone asked incredulously.

Although it has been two days since the team left, the actual execution time was only one day due to the time lost on the road.

The dragon-slaying mission was completed in just one day?

Hiss—this isn't just a matter of efficiency in slaying dragons anymore, is this even human?!

In the past, it was quite normal to get stuck for several days in "Neberlongen" or a secret realm when carrying out dragon-slaying missions because of unfamiliarity with the area.

This time, they completed the entire process—from exploration to searching to slaying the dragon—in just one day. You have to understand that dragons are not some little lambs that will obediently wait to be killed; there have been instances of dragons escaping in the past.

"I heard their personnel configuration is somewhat different this time, is that true?"

Someone asked curiously, explaining that he had only learned from the "student council" that the number of people deployed for this mission was incorrect.

The dragon-slaying mission was carried out in secret, even within the school.

Therefore, all people know right now is that this happened. As for the specific details, they have only been gradually revealed since yesterday. Most people on the forum are unaware of the specific situation.

"Yes, a normal dragon-slaying team consists of two people, but this time their dragon-slaying mission involves two teams, each with three people."

Fingel, unusually, chimed in.

He was also the first to post on the forum that the operation had been successfully completed.

No one doubted the veracity of Fingel's information; as the head of the news department, he was incredibly efficient at gossiping.

Moreover, one of the members of this mission, Lu Mingfei, is his roommate.

A three-person team?

This is a very rare configuration, and the way the academy arranged it shows how much importance they attach to this mission.

No wonder some people on the forums speculated that the academy's mission to China this time would involve facing a dragon king.

They wanted to say that it was perfectly normal for a three-person team, especially one equipped with student mainstays like Chu Zihang and Caesar, as well as two newcomers, Lu Mingfei and Lin Zhiying, who were both S-rank, to achieve such results.

But no one can actually say it out loud.

As students of Kassel College, even those who haven't actually participated in dragon slaying on the battlefield have more or less learned about dragon slaying experiences through various channels.

This is definitely not a problem that can be solved simply by adjusting staffing levels.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Lu Mingfei is invincible. This time it's all thanks to Lu Mingfei. Don't you even know whose roommate he is?"

Fingel began to speak, typing on the keyboard.

"However, I heard that Lu Mingfei didn't even go into the water."

The member of the Lionheart Society who spoke clearly had his own sources of information.

He then shared on the forum how the three newcomers, Lin Zhiying, "One Cut Through Water," and "Blue Dream Sky," had dived first and then completed their mission.

After listening, the forum fell into an eerie silence for a few minutes, with even the usually talkative Fingel remaining silent.

What does that mean? A group of freshmen who had just enrolled in school successfully slayed a dragon on their first mission, and it only took them one day.

I recognize each character individually, but why does it feel so unfamiliar when they're put together?

Newbie, dragon slaying, one day?

What kind of freshman is this?!

Are today's freshmen already this strong?

This is embarrassing for the senior students, especially for one of them who hasn't graduated in eight years.

A moment later, someone on the forum remarked with considerable emotion, "Truly, the waves of the Yangtze River push the old waves forward."

The discussion content from the Night Watch forum was displayed on the wall in front of me.

"It seems you guys are quite popular at the academy."

"I am a pedestrian sitting in a rocking chair," said Angers, who was sitting in the seat, as he swayed back and forth with the rocking motion.

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The projector on the wall is just one of the features in this room. Despite Angers' advanced age, he is quite open to new things.

Every day, we use projection to get firsthand information about the campus.

"It's alright, I was lucky."

Lin Zhiying scratched his head, but secretly he was quite pleased with himself.

However, the main reason they were able to complete the mission so quickly this time was because of Xia Mi's "cheat code"; otherwise, they would have had a hard time just facing the dragon servants.

"Excellence does not require humility."

Angers smiled and got up to take a tea set from the table next to him, placing the cups in front of Lin Zhiying and the other two.

Being invited to have tea in the principal's office at Kassel College is considered an unspoken honor, and these players arrived here less than half a month after the start of the semester.

The reddish-black tea leaves flowed from the teapot into several ceramic cups in front of us.

The red water was crystal clear, without a single speck of foam.

The panel displays the properties of this cup of black tea.

Premium Ceylon Black Tea (Grade B)

[Effect: Increases physical constitution after consumption (the same drink can only be effective once)]

[Introduction: This tea, nurtured by the earth's veins, has an extremely limited yield; each tea tree produces only a small amount. It is believed to have a warming and nourishing effect on the body.]

B-grade drinks. As expected, there are good things in the principal's office. No wonder everyone wants to come to the principal's office.

Forget about honors, the tea is the real focus.

Lin Zhiying's eyes lit up when she saw the black tea, and she drank it down in one gulp without hesitation.

A warm current flowed down his tongue, surged from his abdomen, and spread throughout his body. His previously tired body was filled again, and his mental state became refreshed. He even felt that the lines of his arms had become clearer.

For hybrids, the only chance to improve their physique most of the time is when they awaken their bloodline.

Apart from that, unless one obtains the Word of Power of the "King of Mountains and Earth", their physical abilities are not much stronger than those of ordinary people.

At the very least, they lack the ability to withstand swords and guns.

Speaking of which, having completed Xia Mi's mission, should his faction skills have also been upgraded? Lin Zhiying opened the panel as if remembering something.

"Power of the Earth: The power from the 'King of Mountains and Earth,' granting +10 Earth Affinity when on the ground, and transferring up to 30% of damage taken to the ground."

As expected of the power belonging to the "King of Mountains and Earth," Lin Zhiying once suspected that this entry itself utilized a portion of the Dragon King's "authority."

After all, the "King of Mountains and Earth" represents the ultimate in the way of "force," and there is both attack and defense. This description seems to be a way to deflect force.

What's even more bizarre about it is that it has no range restrictions, meaning it basically includes all types of damage.

Even a strike from the Dragon King can reduce the damage by 30%.

"Even if it's a Dragon King-level enemy, reducing my damage by 30% wouldn't guarantee my survival," Lin Zhiying complained.

On the other side, "One Cut Cuts Water" slowly and gently sipped his black tea.

It wasn't that he was reluctant to drink it, but rather that he had taken a picture and posted it on the forum beforehand.

The Night Watchers forum is a forum, and the player forum is a player forum.

Taking a photo first, then drinking it, is a new kind of social media post.

"One-Cut Water" is a well-known figure in the academy, and everyone knows that he went to participate in the dragon slaying event with Lin Zhiying.

Soon, someone noticed the post: "Wow, is this good stuff in the principal's office?"

"Waaaaah, I really want to go!"

"Hey bro, could you bring out some tea dregs so I can lick them?"

The comments from players on the forum remained as abstract as ever.

"One Cut Through Water" also secretly found the right angle and took a few photos of Angers.

It has to be said that Angers is indeed handsome; if you said this was a still from a blockbuster movie in real life, many people would probably believe it.

"Could you tell me what you encountered in the Bronze Age?"

Angers put down his teacup and asked gently.

Lin Zhiying felt a tightness in his chest as they arrived; this was probably the main purpose.

If it were someone else, they might be exposed because their statements don't match up, but the problem is they are players.

Lin Zhiying was prepared for this. As Angers asked the question, he opened the chat box, pieced them together, and said, "Don't rush to answer. Let's stick to what we've been told and keep a consistent story."

"clear!"

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

"Blue Dream Sky" and "One Slash Cuts Water" spoke up.

"At first, there was a gate guarded by a group of skeletons. We entered the Bronze City with our unified bloodline."

Lin Zhiying spoke methodically.

"That's not important. I want to know why you lost contact and what happened to you afterwards."

Angers waved his hand, signaling Lin Zhiying to get to the point.

"You said, 'A single stroke can cut through water,' referring to the Dragon Servant."

Lin Zhiying spoke in the chat box.

"Dragon Servant, we have encountered a name; his name should be Samson."

Samson.

Angers repeated the sentence, stood up, and took an ancient book from the bookshelf behind him.

He flipped through a few pages and turned the book toward Lin Zhiying and the other two.

Lin Zhiying glanced at it a few times. The book mentioned the names of the two guardian dragon servants of the "King of Bronze and Fire". One of them was Samson, and the other was Giant Spirit.

Setting down his book, Angers gestured for Lin Zhiying and the others to continue: "Deep within the Bronze City, we encountered the remains of the 'King of Bronze and Fire'."

"Lan Mengtian" said, referring to the content in the chat box.

"At first we thought it was the real 'King of Bronze and Fire,' but then we found that the power of the Word of Power was wrong, and the flames were much weaker. Later we discovered that the guy was actually a corpse, a corpse that had been turned into an alchemical machine."

Lin Zhiying picked up the conversation, saying that only he could say such a thing, since "Odin" died at his hands.

"So what did you gain from it?"

"Except for some extremely dangerous items, all the spoils of the exploration are yours to keep personally."

Angers spoke up, fearing they would worry.

After all, slaying a dragon is an extremely dangerous thing, so being able to participate is already quite an achievement.

In earlier times, many bounty hunters or families participated in dragon slaying solely for the dragons' treasure.

Lin Zhiying opened his backpack and placed an ancient painting on the table. The painting depicted two men who did not look very old.

"This is a quest item."

"Lan Mengtian" said in the chat box.

How did you know?

"One cut through water," he asked in confusion.

"Isn't it written there?"

"Lan Mengtian" sent a helpless emoji, pointing to the calligraphy and painting.

【Mysterious Portrait】

【Effect:

1. The painting contains a hint of "fire," which may have some useful applications. 2. It can be submitted as a quest item for "Dawn of Fire," which will significantly speed up the quest progression.

[Description: A mysterious portrait from the second level of the Bronze City. The two people in the painting look somewhat alike, but it is unknown who they are.]

Lin Zhiying originally thought that only she would gain something, but unexpectedly, "One Cut to Cut Water" and "Blue Dream Sky" also took out their items and placed them on the table.

"Blue Dream Sky" is a B-grade [Deadpool Crystal] containing the "Word of Power: Yang Fire," which can enhance the temperature of flames. It is a rare auxiliary Word of Power and can undoubtedly be used in conjunction with other fire-type Words of Power.

The item that "One Cut Cuts Water" brought out caught his eye.

【Fire Source Gold】

[Effect: Increases Fire Affinity by 1 point after use]

[Description: A rare ore that only forms in areas with abundant fire, which can enhance one's perception of fire element.]

Anything that can permanently improve attributes is a good thing.

"I'll take that painting and study it. The newly reborn 'King of Bronze and Fire' has most likely already revived elsewhere."

Angers said to Lin Zhiying, who nodded. "These are all quest items; we'll submit them first." "You can leave now. Take a few days to rest. I'll talk to the teacher about the courses."

Angers was quite thoughtful, knowing that they would be exhausted after returning from their mission, hence his statement.

After the others left, he gently stroked the scroll, murmuring "69" to himself.

"Does that mean all Dragon Kings are twins?"

In addition, he slowly opened the drawer, which contained many bronze artifacts with ancient patterns.

These were all salvaged from the Three Gorges Reservoir, and should have come from the collapsed Bronze City.

These were sent to the Equipment Department for identification, which should be able to uncover some clues.

He knew that Lin Zhiying and the others were lying to him.

It's not because their statements were flawed; quite the opposite, it's because their statements were too perfect.

Normally, even if people go to see the same thing together, there will be some differences in how they describe it when they repeat it.

When they were repeating what they had just said, everyone was able to easily connect and converse, which clearly indicated that they had rehearsed beforehand.

It's highly likely that he's hiding something from him that he doesn't want him to know.

But that doesn't matter. As long as we can continue slaying dragons, anything goes. If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them.

All he needs is someone to slay the dragon.

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