Dragon Raja: Dragon Slaying Begins with System Hosting

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Lu Mingfei nodded: "Indeed, that's true."

This awkward niche is indeed neither here nor there.

"Then why did you add the alchemy matrix?"

"Go ahead and play," Mai said matter-of-factly. "There's no harm in adding an alchemical matrix to your body. It's not bad to enhance it a little bit for fun."

"Then I'll set it up for you when I have time."

"OK, thank you, Mr. Lu. You're very generous."

After finishing that, Mai Shude brought up another matter: "Boss Lu, what are your plans for the future? You've spread out your business like an octopus with eight tentacles, making it easy for you to go in any direction."

Lu Mingfei said vaguely, "I'm not in a hurry. I can take it one step at a time, slowly and steadily. It's better to be slow and steady than to make mistakes."

You might not believe it, but I want them all!

Mai nodded, and indeed she hadn't thought about it that way. After all, it was too shocking and seemed unreasonable. Wanting both things at once was not so easy!

“However, whether it will be in time or not is still unknown.” Su Enxi turned her head and interjected, “I heard that 2012 is the end of the world.”

Lu Mingfei said in surprise, "The Mayan prophecy of the end of the world? President Su, you even believe in that stuff? Then you might as well believe me. If you believe me, at least I won't leave you with nothing but your underwear. I'll leave you with a set of underwear to cover your shame."

Su Enxi rolled her eyes at his words and said, "Who told you about the one the Mayan prophecy... I was talking about the legend recorded in the Dragon Clan civilization, Ragnarok."

Lu Mingfei stroked his chin and said, "There are countless legends like this. How can you be sure it's true? If you want, I can write one up for you on the spot. The difference is that mine was written by a human, while the one you mentioned might have been written by Odin. But they're both written in dragon script. How can you possibly distinguish them?"

The Dragon Clan civilization was a very sophisticated society, with records of astronomy, calendar systems, social structures, and so on.

However, just like human-recorded history, what a dragon records doesn't mean it won't embellish or fabricate. From a systems analysis perspective, such fragmented accounts are utterly unreliable.

Dragons have wisdom and emotions. Who knows if this message was just a prank by Odin? Otherwise, why isn't it mentioned in the official history of the dragon race?

“I knew you would say that,” Su Enxi said.

“Because what you said has no credibility whatsoever,” Lu Mingfei said. “Why don’t you produce some evidence? I’ll be convinced if you have evidence.”

"There is no evidence. I only know that our boss is quite concerned about this matter."

Ok?

Lu Mingze cares about this matter, so why didn't he tell me about it? This little devil really has ulterior motives.

No, we can't be so certain. Arrogance is a major taboo in human nature.

Lu Mingfei stroked his chin, and after clarifying the origin of this Ragnarok rumor, he said, "Ragnarok originally came from Norse mythology, right? Odin prepared for Ragnarok and founded Valhalla..."

Hmm... Thinking of the amnesiac Chu Tianjiao, it's certain that Odin at least built the Hall of Heroes; this thing definitely exists.

Norse mythology was initially no different from local mythologies around the world, but later, after in-depth analysis, the Secret Society discovered that there was something real about it.

Compared to the chaotic local myths of other places, such as the messy myths of Japan, the mystery of dragons is much thicker in Norse mythology.

The Secret Society and Kassel College have been conducting in-depth analyses of Norse mythology, trying to extract the most useful clues... but they couldn't compete with the system that required two Philosopher's Stones. With two Philosopher's Stone bullets, the system immediately and without hesitation sold out Odin, confirming the connection between Odin and Norse mythology.

If it weren't for the price of two Philosopher's Stone warheads, this solid evidence would have been a groundbreaking discovery that would have shaken the hybrid race world.

“That’s right.” Su Enxi nodded after listening to Lu Mingfei’s words. “Ragnarok is a major event in Norse mythology. Odin couldn’t have written such a major event out of nowhere. Even if it wasn’t a real Ragnarok, it was at least a minor period of world chaos.”

"Why 2012? Is there anything special about that year?"

"I don't know. As you know, my Tianyan (天演) only has strong analytical ability, not complete understanding. To determine this matter, we need sufficient information as a basis for deduction."

Su Enxi took off her glasses, rubbed her eyes, and said, "Besides, it's already very, very close to 2012. Three and a half years is a long time. Even if we wanted to prepare something, we probably wouldn't have that much time to prepare and put everything together. Unless, Boss Lu, you stop acting and just go all out."

It's almost mid-2008. Three and a half years have passed since 2012. Time really is tight. For many people, three and a half years doesn't feel like a long time. It just flies by in the blink of an eye.

So there really isn't much time left. If a major event happens in 2012, starting preparations now will only be barely enough time. At best, it will just add a key node to the human fortress, but it won't have the capability to launch a counterattack.

“I also want to have a cheat, but I can’t buy one. Do you sell them?” Lu Mingfei said, “If I had a cheat, I wouldn’t have to work so hard every day.”

"Hehe..." Su Enxi chuckled and said, "Right now I'm researching what kind of unexpected events and changes might occur around 2012. Should you also make some preparations as soon as possible?"

"Okay, I understand. I'll keep an eye on it." Lu Mingfei nodded slightly, but his expression didn't seem particularly serious.

Because the chances of this happening are very small, unless Su Enxi covers all the expenses for his action plan, it's impossible for him to make any big moves.

Otherwise, if nothing happens in 2012, how embarrassing would that be? All the money has been spent, and there's no way to get it back...

"By the way, I've heard that the Dragon King's Bone Cross contains the power of the Dragon King's authority. Do you know the origin of this saying?"

After sitting down and chatting for so long, Lu Mingfei finally brought up a more formal topic.

Upon hearing this, Su Enxi scoffed and said, "The Dragon King's Bone Cross contains the power of the Dragon King's authority. This kind of talk is obviously something a dragon is telling a human hybrid."

"We human hybrids don't know much about dragons, and we only use the Dragon Bone Cross for some alchemical research and applications. And if I remember correctly, the human hybrids only found out about the Dragon King's Authority by digging it out of the ruins of the dragon civilization."

"I wonder what the dragon who spread this rumor was really thinking..."

What she said made a lot of sense and was basically consistent with the system's judgment.

Because the number of human hybrids possessing the Dragon Bone Cross is small, and they are not yet familiar with it, they suddenly learn that the Dragon King's Dragon Bone Cross contains the power of the Dragon King's authority... This rumor can only be spread by a dragon, because only dragons understand dragons.

He said, "One possibility is that they are leaving themselves a way out. For example, the Dragon King turning into a dragon bone cross does not mean that he is dead. If their dragon bone cross is devoured by another human hybrid, the Dragon King may be reborn in that human hybrid. This may not work for dragons, because dragons understand dragons and may really kill the backup plan that the Dragon King left in the dragon bone cross."

"Another possibility is that the dragons are afraid of the human hybrids working together, so they deliberately released them. After all, there must be quite a few human hybrids with the power of the Dragon King, and humans might have to launch an internal purge or fight a holy war first."

After all, no human hybrid has ever captured a dragon king of that caliber. This rumor has absolutely no credibility, because there's no evidence to prove it. For it to spread so widely, there must be someone or some dragon pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Upon hearing Lu Mingfei's words, Su Enxi immediately added another possibility: "The fact that the Dragon King was struck with a dragon bone cross does not mean he is truly dead. As long as the dragon bone cross is not completely destroyed, they may still have a chance to be reborn. This rumor can largely prevent the human hybrids from attacking the Dragon King's dragon bone cross so quickly."

"Ah."

Lu Mingfei nodded. That was indeed the case; at least the system had been lured in by this rumor.

The system really wants Constantine's Dragon King-level divine power, so Constantine's Dragon Bone Cross is still hanging on the wall and hasn't been used yet, unlike the other dragon's Dragon Bone Cross, which has already started to be dismantled to make Philosopher's Stone bullets.

The system was extremely careful every time it touched Constantine's dragon bone cross, fearing that something might happen to it that could cause problems or damage...

"But the topic of the Dragon King's dragon bone cross is too far-fetched. Whether you'll even see something like that once in your life is a question. It's too high-end. How about we talk about something more ordinary?"

Su Enxi said this, but she still glanced at Lu Mingfei.

In Lu Mingfei's previous impression, he had always been an extremely efficient person. Casual conversation was fine, but the three women weren't particularly interested in such semi-professional matters, and Lu Mingfei hadn't specifically brought up these topics before...

And now, Lu Mingfei is actually talking about this kind of professional torture. Could it be that Lu Mingfei has already obtained the Dragon King's Dragon Bone Cross?

Which dragon king's dragon bone cross could it be?

Is it the noble King of the Sky and Wind, or the noble King of Bronze and Fire? It can't be the King of the Earth and Mountains, can it? After all, Xia Mi is still alive and kicking beside him. It can't be the King of the Ocean and Water, whose whereabouts are unknown either.

"There will be a chance. Once I slay a dragon king and get the Dragon Bone Cross, I'll show it to you." Lu Mingfei said cheerfully, "At that time, it'll be $10 million to touch it once. This opportunity is yours, are you going to touch it or not?"

Upon hearing this question, Mai Shude interrupted without hesitation, saying, "If it were me, I would just apply super glue to my hand and stick it there. After all, you only mentioned the number of times, not the time."

"If it's damaged, you'll definitely have to pay extra for it."

"You talk as if you have something to show for it, and you're already making plans... If you have something, show it and let's see your strength." Mai Shude said with a smile, "Although I have to admit that Lu Mingfei, you are a genius, you've only been in the industry for a short time, so don't be too ambitious."

“Hehe…” Lu Mingfei certainly wouldn’t just pull out Constantine’s Dragon Bone Cross because of those words.

Once you have this thing in your hands, you absolutely cannot let the news leak out, otherwise you will be harassed by people or dragons, both openly and secretly.

Chapter 216 Hot spring bath

Constantine's Dragon Bone Cross may be the first Dragon King Dragon Bone Cross ever obtained by a human hybrid in history. Once this news gets out, not to mention whether human hybrids will look at him strangely or have some ulterior motives.

If the Dragon King's dragon bone cross really has any special uses, then the dragon will definitely attack him with a heavy blow first...

At that point, it might not be something like the Battle of Kassel Manor during the Summer of Mourning; it could be much more serious.

Since human hybrids are unlikely to pose a real threat to dragons, while Kassel College and the Secret Party carry the banner of dragon slaying, it's hard to say whether a dragon might actually have nothing better to do than launch a reckless attack. After all, they wouldn't gain anything by taking action against the Secret Party and Kassel College!

Dragons might not care about ants that pose no threat to them, no matter how loudly they shout their slogans. It's better to stay behind the scenes and quietly control the Secret Service and Kassel College!

However, if holding a real dragon king's bone cross in one's hand actually brings any benefits, then it's hard to say...

The two women didn't show any emotion or unusual expression regarding this topic. They must have some skills to be valued by the boss, otherwise they wouldn't be unable to act out this little bit of a show.

"The market has closed."

Su Enxi finally lifted her fingers off the computer keyboard, stretched, and showed off her graceful feminine curves.

Lu Mingfei glanced at it and then looked away. It wasn't like he hadn't seen it before; why keep staring? That was so rude...

After stretching twice, Su Enxi finally felt comfortable. She turned to Lu Mingfei and said, "How's the progress of your research on metal alchemy with that old Tang opening a factory? Are there any side technical outputs? If so, I can help you find a buyer and boost their stock price at the same time. We can make a double profit and earn a little money."

Su Enxi was referring to the new technologies that Lao Tang accidentally or incidentally created while researching the path of recycled metals, such as smelting aluminum ore and obtaining large amounts of by-products like silver and other precious metals.

"No." Lu Mingfei shook his head.

Old Tang's research on recycled metals is very focused on the goal, and he basically doesn't encounter any major setbacks or have to take detours to catch up.

"That's a shame."

Su Enxi valued her boss first, Lu Mingfei second, and the money-making task assigned by her boss third.

Aside from her boss and Lu Mingfei, all she could think about was how to make money, make a lot of money, make a fortune...

"Aren't you tired? You collect massive amounts of information every day, and you also have to provide micro-management guidance to your subordinates," Lu Mingfei asked.

Su Enxi and the system are actually quite similar, with a very full schedule. Although Lu Mingfei had always been managed by the system, he could still sense the condition of his own body!

He watched the system operate day after day, and he felt a little tired, which was also the reason why he had been lazy before...

"I'm tired, but when I'm tired I relax. For example, if I feel really tired right now, I'll ask Long Legs to give me a massage."

Su Enxi turned to Jiu De Mai, who was casually taking the computer to look up information, and said, "Come here, long legs, give me a massage and relax my muscles."

Without turning her head, Mai Shude said, "Pah! You want to relax? I think you're itching for a beating. I'll peel your skin off in a minute."

"Don't be so harsh, it could easily ruin our relationship." Su Enxi got up, went to another sofa, and sprawled out on it. "Boss Lu, have you ever had a massage?"

Lu Mingfei simply shook his head at the question.

What massage? I've never even heard of it. Am I the kind of person who would go for a massage? The system wouldn't waste its time on something like that.

You should ask Lao Tang about this, after all, Lao Tang is a tough guy who can persuade massage therapists to turn over a new leaf!

“That’s all…” Su Enxi turned over and asked Jiu De Mai, “How about we go to a hot spring tomorrow? It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a hot spring. The last time was the last time. I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to soak in a hot spring.”

Mai Shude said, "You should go find Ling or Lu Mingfei. You've been staying in your room all the time and don't go out much, so of course you don't remember what it feels like to soak in a hot spring. But I did go last time, and now I'm not interested in hot springs anymore."

"Oh." Su Enxi looked at Lu Mingfei: "Mr. Lu, would you do me the honor? I'll make a call and ask Ling. If she's not going, the two of us can go."

Is this for real?! You said it yourself, and I didn't say a word or interfere with your actions the whole time.