Guderian paced nervously back and forth in the conference hall.
The changes in Lu Mingfei had already been fully relayed by Chen Motong to Norma and submitted to the principal for processing.
However, it was currently early morning in the U.S., and based on the usual busy routine, Guderian guessed that the principal was probably resting.
He urged again, "Nono, tell Norma to raise the urgency. If that's not enough, have that old guy, the vice principal, wake him up!"
"In fact, I've already done that," Chen Motong shrugged and said. "But I think the vice principal is probably drunk and hasn't seen the email at all."
"One after another, they're all so unreliable!" Guderian's chest heaved with frustration, but he felt helpless.
This matter was serious. It concerned an S-class hybrid who couldn't get help from anyone else without permission, so as anxious as they were, there was nothing to do but wait.
"Norma, are you sure there's no problem with Lu Mingfei's information?" Guderian still wasn't entirely reassured. He sat back down in front of his laptop and asked the artificial intelligence of Cassel.
"Based on the information I've gathered, Lu Mingfei gradually became withdrawn and timid after being fostered at his uncle and aunt's house. He rarely interacted with others and had a crush on Chen Wenwen but didn't dare confess. In Chinese terms, he was a perfect example of a 'licking dog,'" Norma provided a precise evaluation.
If Lu Mingfei were here, hearing this evaluation, he'd probably have to give a thumbs up for the brutal truth!
"What could have caused such a huge change in him in such a short time?" The already elderly Guderian now had wrinkles on his forehead that almost formed a "川" shape.
No matter how you thought about it, it didn't seem possible for someone to undergo such a drastic transformation in such a short time, from inner personality to outer aura and strength.
"I'm not really concerned whether he's hiding his true strength or if he really changed so quickly," Caesar spoke leisurely at this point. "What I care more about is how powerful the Word Spirit of a S-class hybrid chosen by the principal could be!"
"By the way, can we request to have a S-class participate in this mission?" Chen Motong rested her head on her hand, smiling. "This dangerous mission seems like it would be perfect for an S-class~"
"Stop it, Nono!" Guderian frowned and said in a deep voice, "Even if he's S-rank, he's just an untrained kid. It's too dangerous for him to join this mission without preparation."
"Untrained, you say?"
Caesar recalled what had just happened and said calmly, "I don't think that guy is untrained, Professor Guderian."
"True." Chen Motong nodded approvingly and said, "For a moment just now, the killing intent Lu Mingfei unleashed wasn't intense, but it was pure. I have no doubt that if we had pressed him further, he would have killed us."
"If we were fully prepared and had to fight that guy..." Caesar visualized the scenario in his mind, his eyes darkened as he said, "He would be severely injured, and I'd be dead."
"Looks like we all underestimated this S-rank."
Guderian couldn't help but rub his forehead. He didn't expect these two to hold such high regard for Lu Mingfei.
After all, Caesar, though he considered himself a leader, had always ranked highly in combat classes, second only to Chu Zihang.
For Caesar to say something like this, it was clear how strong Lu Mingfei was.
Ding-dong~
A clear notification sound rang out.
"Ah, the principal replied!" Chen Motong said.
"What did they say?"
Guderian's large frame moved with surprising agility as he quickly squeezed up to the laptop screen.
The reply wasn't long. Summarized, it was just one sentence: "I am aware. It's fine. He can be accepted."
"Heh, looks like we can welcome our 'junior' early," Chen Motong's eyes sparkled as she suddenly became very interested in Lu Mingfei.
"Well, this probably doesn't concern the two of us anymore, right, Professor Guderian?" Caesar said calmly.
"Nono and I will head to the target location and survey the waters and depth. Once Chu Zihang is back, we'll execute the mission as soon as possible."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Guderian sighed, rubbing his slightly throbbing temples. "As for Lu Mingfei, I'll take care of it myself. The rest are small matters."
Changjiang Reservoir, Three Gorges Region.
During the last reconnaissance mission, Special Agents Sakatoku Aki and Ye Sheng teamed up to dive in order to confirm the awakening of the 'King of Bronze and Fire.'
The duo barely survived, almost getting buried in the ancient bronze city. Fortunately, they managed to escape at the last minute and brought out a black box from within the city.
The Equipment Department's remote testing suggested that the box might contain an alchemical weapon, possibly forged by the King of Bronze and Fire himself.
Unfortunately, the weapon, which was personally crafted by the Dragon King, seemed to have very high requirements regarding bloodlines and could not be activated. It was temporarily placed on the Moniakh ship.
The delay was almost half a month, all to wait for Chu Zihang's recovery.
However, this wasn't all bad. Although the mission was delayed by about half a month, the preparations for dragon slaying became even more refined.
The maniacs in the Equipment Department, with their motto of "better too much than too little," transformed the Moniakh ship into a fully equipped battleship.
It now contained humanity's most advanced technology, with firepower sufficient to take on a cruiser and capable of dealing with any creature.
The Russian-made Storm Torpedo could reach speeds of 200 knots underwater, almost like a small plane.
Dragons, on the other hand, could only swim at 50 knots, making it impossible to escape once locked on!
Additionally, the warhead of the Storm Torpedo contained 8,000 alchemical shards that spun at high speeds during detonation, resembling a circular saw that could slice a Dragon King in half!
But that wasn't all.
To ensure the complete destruction of the awakened King of Bronze and Fire, Angel and the Board of Trustees applied for a 'Heaven's Watcher' satellite strike through special channels.
If the Storm Torpedo failed, six tungsten rods from space would deliver divine punishment to the Dragon King!
For centuries, humanity has armed itself with science, finally achieving a balance with alchemy and spoken words!
This is the power of science!
Humankind had laid countless traps, waiting for the King of Bronze and Fire to fall right into them!
The Dragon King?
So what? The times have changed. The future now belongs to humanity!
Caesar leaned on the railing, standing at the edge of the boat. A gentle breeze blew across the river, his shoulder-length golden hair waving in the wind, revealing his perfect face, inherited from his father.
He looked at the girl with dark red long hair, his expression earnest as he spoke, "Don't push yourself too hard. Promise me, come back safe. I'll be waiting for you."
"I know, I know!"
Chen Motong, dressed in a diving suit, beamed with a bright smile on her face.
Their mission was to infiltrate the Bronze Ancient City and plant alchemical bombs. If they could kill the Dragon King, that would be ideal. If not, they would lure it out and eliminate it.
Chu Zihang stared at the churning, pitch-black river, which seemed like a monster ready to devour someone. In his golden eyes, there was a flicker of unease and anxiety.
His instincts told him this mission was extremely dangerous!
Suddenly, he saw Xia Mi, the quirky girl. She was holding the railing, her expression complex as she gazed at the river, her delicate eyes seeming to carry a hint of faint sadness.
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