Dragon Raja: Lu Mingfei finds a Freylian

Frillie hesitated for a moment, then opened her mouth and carefully took a small bite. She savored it, then nodded: "Matcha flavor."

Finally, it was their turn to order. Lu Ming insisted on ordering two signature honey pancakes, one to eat on the spot and one to take away. He also ordered a hot milk for Frillie and an Americano for himself to cut through the richness.

Holding the warm, fragrant muffins, the two walked out of the shop, completely satisfied. Frillie couldn't wait to cut off a slice with the provided fork, popping it into her mouth along with the cream, honey, and half a strawberry. Instantly, her emerald eyes widened slightly, a look of utter contentment, almost bliss, appearing on her face, and she let out a soft, approving nasal sound.

"Is it delicious?" Lu Mingfei asked with a smile, forking up a large piece and stuffing it into his mouth. The pancake melted in his mouth, rich in egg and milk flavors, with just the right amount of honey sweetness. The lightness of the cream and the freshness of the fruit perfectly balanced the sweetness. It truly lived up to its reputation.

The two strolled along the streets in the early morning, enjoying a delicious breakfast. The warm sunshine shone on them, and a gentle breeze caressed their faces.

However, this tranquility was soon shattered.

"Ok?"

Frillie was eating her pancakes in small bites when she suddenly paused slightly, her chewing slowed down, and her clear green eyes glanced unintentionally in a certain direction behind her before quickly looking away.

Lu Mingfei didn't immediately notice Frilian's subtle change; he was still enjoying the delicious pancakes and the pleasant morning.

It wasn't until Frilian whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Someone's here. Follow them."

Lu Mingfei's heart skipped a beat. His relaxed nerves tensed up instantly.

Someone's following us? Who could it be? An enemy of the academy? Or...?

He recalled Lu Mingze's meaningful smile and his suggestion to "learn Japanese," and a chill ran down his spine.

Chapter 227 Hello, Mr. Lu

Lu Mingfei forced himself to remain calm and didn't turn around immediately. Instead, he pretended to look at the shop windows on the street, but quickly glanced behind him out of the corner of his eye. There were quite a few pedestrians on the street, but soon, a figure caught his attention.

She was a young woman who looked quite young, wearing an elegant light-colored dress with a beige cardigan over it. Her long hair reached her waist and was partially tied back with a simple hairband. She walked with a light step and graceful posture, her head bowed as she admired the pattern on the pavement, but she always maintained a distance that was neither too close nor too far from them.

From her appearance, she looks exactly like a pretty and quiet high school girl.

But Lu Mingfei's intuition told him something was wrong. The seemingly casual pace was like that of a feline stalking. Moreover, despite the other person's excellent concealment, Lu Mingfei still vaguely sensed an aura that didn't belong to an ordinary person.

It can't be some powerful hybrid or high-level dragon again, or I'll be panting for breath in my old age.

Just as Lu Mingfei was secretly on guard, pondering whether to speed up his departure or turn around and confront her directly, Frilian made a move that surprised him.

She stopped, turned around, and faced the follower directly, saying in a calm, even voice, "What do you want?"

The "girl" was clearly taken aback by Frilian's directness. She looked up, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. Her features were delicate, like a doll's, her skin was fair and translucent, and her eyes were particularly striking, with slightly upturned corners that carried a natural allure, yet her gaze was clear and even somewhat innocent.

The more Lu Mingfei looked at that face, the more familiar it seemed, and a name almost slipped out of his mouth.

In the materials that Principal Angers showed him at the Kassel College, was Genjiro from the Japanese branch?

Despite being exposed by Frilian, the "girl" did not panic. Instead, she walked forward confidently and stopped a few steps away from them. She (or he) bowed slightly, performing a very proper greeting, and spoke in a clear, melodious voice, possessing a unique, seemingly captivating magnetism:

"My apologies, Mr. Lu, Miss Frillie. I didn't expect to be discovered so quickly."

A boy?!

Lu Mingfei's eyes widened, and he almost dropped his coffee: "Yuan, Yuan Zhisheng?! It's you?! And you, what are you dressed like?"

Indeed, Lu Mingfei highly suspected that the "young girl" before him was Genjiro, the next leader of the Japanese Snake Clan, possessing extremely high lineage and a complex past. However, at this moment, he had shed his usual dignified and gloomy demeanor as a yakuza leader, and dressed in women's clothing, yet he appeared completely natural, even possessing a breathtaking beauty.

"No, that's my brother. I'm his younger brother, Genjiro."

Yuan Zhinv smiled slightly, her smile carrying a hint of slyness and the pleasure of a triumphant prank: "I just wanted to see how Lu-kun spends his free time. After all, we'll be dealing with each other quite often in the future."

He paused, glancing at the half-eaten pancake in Lu Mingfei's hand and Frilian's wary look, and added, "It seems that Mr. Lu knows how to enjoy life. This shop's honey pancakes are indeed very famous."

Lu Mingfei didn't know where to begin complaining.

"So, as Yuan Zhisheng's younger brother, you... you followed us for this? And why are you dressed like this?" Lu Mingfei felt his worldview being shaken.

“It’s fun to change your outfit once in a while and experience a different perspective,” Yuan Zhinv said casually, as if she were talking about the weather. “Besides, it’s less likely to be recognized this way, isn’t it?” She blinked her charming eyes.

Frillie stood to the side, glancing at Lu Mingfei and then at Yuan Zhinü, trying to gauge their intentions. She gripped the fork tightly in her hand, ready to transform it into a weapon at any moment.

Yuan Zhinü noticed Frilian's wariness, turned to her, and bowed slightly again: "Miss Frilian, please don't be nervous. I mean no harm. It's just..."

He looked at Lu Mingfei, his eyes becoming slightly more serious. "Mr. Lu is quite a celebrity, having defeated two Dragon Kings. I've always wanted to find an opportunity to become friends with you."

That doesn't make sense either. According to the information Angers provided, does Genji have a younger brother? Then who exactly is this Genji girl? Oh well, I'll just play along for now.

"So, you got to know me by stalking me and dressing as a woman?" Lu Mingfei still found it a bit absurd.

Yuan Zhinv chuckled softly: "It's a rather casual approach, I suppose. By the way, I am indeed quite curious about Lu-kun's daily life."

He paused, looked at Lu Mingfei, and his tone became sincere, "Lu-kun, if you ever have the chance to come to Japan again, please give me the opportunity to host you. Let's set aside all constraints and just be friends. Tokyo or Kyoto have many wonderful places; I think it would be more interesting than queuing to buy pancakes."

The invitation sounded sincere, and the eyes were clear, not feigned.

"Uh, okay," Lu Mingfei scratched his face, "if, if there's a chance."

He simply couldn't bring himself to say "okay, okay," since the other party was probably someone important. He decided to have Norma check the other party's background when he got back.

“Then it’s settled. I have a personal theatrical performance in a few days, and I hope you two can come and watch.” Yuan Zhinv was very satisfied with this answer, and her face blossomed into an even brighter smile, which made the passers-by turn their heads.

"Okay, just send the tickets to the hostel."

"Then I won't disturb you two any longer while you enjoy your breakfast. Farewell."

After speaking, Yuan Zhinü turned gracefully, took light steps, merged into the crowd, and quickly disappeared around the street corner. Her silhouette truly resembled that of an ordinary, cheerful young girl.

Lu Mingfei stood there, still holding half a pancake in his hand, staring in the direction where Yuan Zhinü had disappeared, unable to come to his senses for a long time.

Frillie walked up to him and asked softly, "So, what was your first impression of him?"

Lu Mingfei gave a wry smile and shook his head: "It's hard to say. He's an unpredictable person. I hope he won't become an enemy in the future."

He sighed, feeling that this morning had been incredibly information-dense. First, there was Lu Mingze's unpredictable appearances and inexplicable study advice, then Yuan Zhinv's cross-dressing stalking and sudden invitation.

He glanced down at the pancake in his hand; it was still sweet, but his mood was no longer as light as before. Beneath the surface of their peaceful daily lives, undercurrents were always surging. Lu Mingze's hints, Yuan Zhi's appearance—could these seemingly coincidental events be connected?

“Let’s go,” Lu Mingfei said to Frillie, trying to suppress his chaotic thoughts. “The pancakes are getting cold.”

Frillie nodded and continued to eat her portion in small bites. She wasn't too concerned about Genji's identity or purpose; as long as she was sure there was no immediate threat, her attention quickly returned to the food.

The sun was still shining brightly, and the streets were still bustling. Lu Mingfei took a bite of his slightly cooled pancake, sighed, and thought, "I've just finished dealing with the Nibelungen incident; a peaceful life is really hard to come by."

Chapter 228 Norma, check the information on the Ghost Clan.

After the terrifying experience of Lu Mingze's dream in the mirror and the arduous struggle of getting Frilian out of bed, the hotel room had finally returned to a temporary peace. Sunlight completely dispelled the shadows in the corners, and the air was filled with the minty scent of toothpaste and the faint, lingering sweetness of honey pancakes.

Lunch consisted of honey muffins and milk.

Frillie sipped the hot milk Lu Mingfei had prepared for her, sat on the chair by the window, and looked down at the street. Her expression returned to its usual indifference and tranquility, as if the lazy, sleepy sprite from the morning was a different person.

Lu Mingfei tidied up the disposable lunch boxes and wiped the table, but his heart was not as calm as it appeared.

Lu Mingze's appearance was never without reason. His "suggestion" about "learning Japanese" was like a tiny thorn, stuck in his consciousness, bringing a subtle sense of unease from time to time. And then there was the Japanese restaurant hidden beneath the surface of peaceful daily life, "The Fierce Ghost Clan."

When in doubt, ask Norma.

Lu Mingfei sat down opposite Frilline and opened his laptop. This academy-issued device had been heavily modified by the Equipment Department, boasting powerful performance and an extremely high level of security. He took a deep breath and logged into Kassel College's internal network system.

“Norma,” he called softly.

The screen immediately lit up, displaying the iconic face of Normana, the central AI at Kassel College, composed of flowing data.

"Good morning, Lu Mingfei, Ms. Frillian," Norma's synthesized voice was clear and calm, devoid of any emotional fluctuation. "Your temporary residence in XX city, China, has been detected. How may I help you?"

“Norma, I’d like to inquire about the details of an organization,” Lu Mingfei said, getting straight to the point. “Its name is ‘The Fierce Ghosts’.”

The data stream on the screen flashed rapidly with almost no delay, and Norma's voice sounded again: "Permissions confirmed, Lu Mingfei. Your permissions are sufficient to access most of the organization's non-core confidential information. Retrieving relevant files from the database for you."

A detailed document unfolds on the screen, accompanied by text, pictures, and even some blurry video materials.

Organization Name: Mōki-shū

Nature: Yakuza organization (Japanese yakuza), but in essence, it is a dangerous group composed of out-of-control hybrids or "demons" with extremely unstable bloodlines.

Area of ​​activity: Primarily concentrated in the Kanto region of Japan, especially Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. Their activities are clandestine, infiltrating the underground society.

Core features:

Bloodline Issues: Members generally suffer from severe "demonization" tendencies, with dragon blood overwhelming human blood, leading to mental instability, extreme aggression, and varying degrees of physical mutation. They have a morbid craving for pure-blooded dragons or high-purity dragon serum.

Danger: Due to their uncontrolled bloodlines, members of the Oni Clan are often more destructive than ordinary mixed-race individuals or disciplined gangs, and their behavior is unpredictable, making them a highly unstable factor in Japan.

The conflict with the Hebi-Hachi: The Oni Clan and the Hebi-Hachi, the largest mixed-race family alliance in Japan, have been in a state of long-term hostility.

Upon seeing the name "Snake-Headed Eight Families," Lu Mingfei frowned even more deeply as he continued scrolling down.

Norma provided even more extensive and complex information about the Snake Clan:

Organization Name: Jaqi Hachi Ke

Nature: The oldest and most powerful mixed-race family alliance in Japan, ostensibly controlling a vast underworld empire, but in reality protecting the secrets of the dragon race and related relics within Japan.

Composition: It consists of eight core families: the Minamoto family, the Uesugi family, the Inuyama family, the Fuma family, the Ryoma family, the Sakurai family, the Miyamoto family, and the Akechi family. Each family has its unique responsibilities and sphere of influence.

Relationship with the Academy Headquarters: Superficial cooperation, substantive independence. The Snake Clan acknowledges Kassel College's leadership position in the hybrid world and regularly provides the college with some intelligence and resources, but retains a high degree of autonomy in internal affairs. The relationship between the two sides is delicate, and there have been frictions and suspicions in the past.

Relationship with Principal Angers: Principal Hilbert Jean Angers' relationship with the previous generation of leaders of the Snake Clan began with conflict. It was Principal Angers' mediation and personal prestige that laid the foundation for the relatively stable cooperation between the two sides. However, Principal Angers has always remained vigilant against the conservative and radical factions within the Snake Clan.

"The old man is as imposing as ever. He single-handedly subdued an entire Japanese mixed-race group. That's incredibly impressive."

The document also mentions the existence of demon slayers within the Snake Clan, who are specifically responsible for purging members whose bloodlines have gone out of control. This explains why they are at odds with the Demon Clan.

Lu Mingfei quickly browsed through this information, feeling as if he had opened a door to another complex world. The structure of Japanese mixed-race society was far more intricate than he had imagined. One was a crazy organization composed of "demons," and the other was a long-standing, strictly rule-bound family alliance. The two sides were engaged in an invisible war on Japanese soil.

“Norma,” Lu Mingfei rubbed his temples and asked, “What is the Academy’s attitude towards the Ghost Clan? Have we had any direct conflicts with them?”

"The Academy, in principle, does not directly intervene in the internal conflicts of regional hybrid organizations unless their activities threaten global security or infringe upon the Academy's core interests," Norma replied. "The Demon Clan's activities are mainly confined to Japan, and the Snake-Headed Eight Families bear the primary responsibility for containing them. Therefore, the Academy has a limited record of direct conflicts with the Demon Clan. However, according to intelligence analysis, the Demon Clan's activities have intensified in recent years, and their attempt to seek a higher purity of dragon bloodline may bring unpredictable risks."

Lu Mingfei seemed to be deep in thought. In other words, the academy was currently standing by and watching, while the Snake Clan was mainly responsible for dealing with the Fierce Demons.

By weakening each other, the main campus of the academy can rest easy. What a brilliant strategy!

"Ding," Norma's electronic voice sounded again, making a suggestion that made Lu Mingfei's heart skip a beat:

"Lu Mingfei, based on your and your team's performance in past missions, including Chu Zihang, Caesar Gattuso, and Ms. Frilian, and the potential value of Ms. Frilian's unique auxiliary speech abilities in dealing with anomalies, the Academy is considering an exchange and internship program for the Japanese branch."

The content on the screen switches to display a preliminary task summary.

Task nature: Exchange and internship

Objective: To strengthen the connection between the main campus and the Japanese branch of the Herakihachi family, to gain a firsthand understanding of the current situation of mixed-race society in Japan, and to provide necessary support.

Estimated timeframe: Beginning of the next semester, approximately four weeks.