"There is good news. There are Chinese mixed-race families who are willing to assist us. They have purchased several large fishing boats at their mission location and are modifying them to be able to carry our alchemical weapons." Kasai flew to Chongqing City.

On the special plane, Professor Manns, as the team leader, shared the news with the commissioners through the plane's broadcast.

The commissioners who heard this couldn't help but cheered. In such an emergency situation where the headquarters' support could not arrive in time, this support was very timely for them.

Chu Zihang, who was sitting by the window, was also influenced by the commissioners around him, and there was a little smile in his lowered golden eyes.

"Okay, we still have about three hours to reach the target location. Before that, let's take a rest. I know some of you were busy working last night and didn't get a good rest." Turning off the broadcast communication, Mance picked up the phone that was still on the side again.

The microphone of the airborne communication equipment that answered the call said, "Thank you very much, Chen, you have helped us a lot this time."

A solemn voice sounded on the other side of the phone: "Don't thank me, Mance, this is not just my decision, but also 'our' decision, and none of us want to see dangerous things waking up next to our homes.

So it has been decided that within the scope allowed by the treaty, we will give you some help. Of course, our own people will also go there."

"The unlucky one now is the dragon that woke up at the wrong time and in the wrong place. I can't imagine that with our joint efforts, anything else can stand in front of us." Ben said to the local.

Mance, who had no hope for mixed-race support, was quite pleasantly surprised by this unexpected support.

The Chinese hybrids who have left a mark on history, coupled with the cutting-edge alchemy weapons of their Kassel Academy, it is no wonder that he has so much confidence.

But it is a pity that his Monyach is still drifting in the Pacific at the moment, otherwise he would not be acting as the temporary captain on the plane, but the captain floating on the Yangtze River.

"Don't be careless, Mance." Facing the confident Mance, the person opposite poured cold water on him, "The name Baidi originated from Gongsun Li in the Han Dynasty. I don't think I need to know anything about him.

Did I tell you?"

"'White Emperor' Gongsun Chu, a separatist force that occupied western China during the Han Dynasty, was later defeated by 'Guangwu Emperor' Liu Xiu." Mansi nodded and replied, then changed the topic, "Of course, this is what ordinary people know

The history. The real history is that Gongsun Shu got help from the dragon forces, and he started to proclaim himself emperor and clamored against the Han Dynasty because of his self-importance. The words "Dragon comes out of the palace" are talking about his encounter with dragons."

"It seems that you, the science major, have not forgotten all this knowledge, but I must tell you that it was not just Gongsun Shu who was sent out by Emperor Guangwu to conquer." The solemn voice said calmly, "Although regarding that period of history

The records have disappeared in the turmoil more than forty years ago, but according to our subsequent investigation, the person hidden behind Gongsun Shu, who Emperor Guangwu mainly sent troops to attack, was one of the Four Kings, the 'Grey King'.

"

The man said these words in an extremely calm manner, which was enough to shock the mixed-race world. After that, he said nothing more, leaving time for the person opposite to digest the news.

After being stunned for a while, Mance slowly said: "So is he really here? Norton, the King of Bronze and Fire..."

Even though he knew that his mission was to find traces of this existence, when this fact was really put in front of him, he still felt a little overwhelmed.

"There are only these records about this in the broken history books. Whether the Gray King has woken up and left, or is sleeping in the ancient city deep in the Yangtze River... we don't know these. We have salvaged as Gongsun Sui

The army, or the 'White Emperor City' that is the dragon stronghold behind him, but found nothing." The man on the other side of the phone said, "I'm afraid they still have that fortress, which is hidden in a mirage that is out of reach.

.”

Mirage is an illusion that is visible but cannot be touched. Just like the Nibelung roots that Western hybrids pursue, the ancient Chinese hybrids believed that mirages are where dragons really hide.

"...Nibelungen?" Mance thought of the baby he brought with him when he came to China, the son of the person who was talking to him.

The experiment under the plains of Mesopotamia was not considered a success, but it was not considered a failure either. It showed that the blood of the 'key' could open the invisible door and lead them to the unknown world. But thinking about another one already in Nigeria

As a person with three in and three outs in Borungen, he felt that the key's ability seemed to be just that.

"This is one of the reasons why we sent the child there. You must already know his abilities, so I won't go into details." The voice replied.

"I still have a question. Since you already know the location of Norton, and you still use the key to tell the truth, why don't you go in person... and send him to sleep again?" Mance said the question in his heart.

After this question, the person opposite was silent for a while, and then said: "Mance, I am telling you this because I regard you as a friend."

He paused and continued: "For some reasons that you know without me having to say it clearly, our control over the world is gradually decreasing. As recorded in history books, there are often thousands or ten thousand hybrids and dragons.

The era of confrontation has passed. Moreover, you also know what happened more than 40 years ago. It was a heavy blow to us at that time. But now, only you who are unregulated abroad can still have such strong power of action.

Already."

"So this is why you allowed us to establish the Chinese branch? You need us to help you deal with some things that you can't do on the surface." Mance's long-standing doubts were explained. The Chinese mixed-race family has not been active in recent years.

The reason turned out to be this.

"...Is this the pain of the progress of the times?" He sighed, not knowing how to say it, and at the same time there was an inexplicable sadness in his heart. This may be what they will look like in the future. But it may be a good thing that the times do not need them.

This also marks the disappearance of dragons.

"I don't think there's anything. If you should do business, do business. This kind of life is quite good for me." The voice replied, and it seemed that he really didn't care about it.

"Well, thank you again for your help, Chen." Mance sincerely thanked his friend.

The person opposite replied: "If you want to thank me, please help me take care of Mo Tong. She is in the rebellious stage and is not easy to deal with."

Mance, who knew his student's family situation, smiled bitterly: "I think you still have too much control over her. Although her personality is a bit out of control, she is a very good child."

"I also think she is the most outstanding child, but I have given up control of her. The side effects of forced intervention have now appeared. Without you, I really don't know what to do with the danger she encountered this time."

The man said this as if he was reflecting on the way he educates his children.

Mance, who lamented that his friend had finally enlightened, was also happy for his student: "It's great that you understand. Don't worry, I will take good care of her in school, but I think it is Manshi who should have a headache over this."

That’s Professor Tann.”

…

After hanging up the phone, the owner said to the Nuo masked man in front of him: "Mr. Siming, are you satisfied with the explanation over there?"

After listening to the whole process, the Nuo masked man nodded: "Yes, it looks like a battle or a failure."

After receiving this reply, the head of the family, who was still solemn on the surface, breathed a sigh of relief. Mance, who represented Kassel College, had dealt with it, and those here had also dealt with it. Next, only Gattuso's side...

But now they can only look at themselves.

"However, things on the other side of the Yangtze River cannot be taken lightly. If the things inside really wake up and run out, it will be troublesome." The man in the Nuo mask said, "Our people here have already rushed there, and they have brought detection equipment.

The Armillary Sphere should play some role, but after that, whether you cooperate with Kassel College or you block the things there yourself, it’s up to you. Of course, don’t reveal things that shouldn’t be revealed.

."

"I understand, Mr. Siming, I will inform all the family heads of your order." The family head nodded, and when he raised his head, he only saw the back of the man in the Nuo mask.

Just like when he came, he left without any hesitation after giving the order.

…

After replying to Chu Zihang's message of thanks, Lu Mingfei looked at the people gathered around the dining table. Next to him was Ye Sheng, who had removed his bandages, changed out of his hospital gown, and turned his grief and anger into appetite to eat the food on his plate.

, and Shutoku Aki who brought him water for fear that he would choke.

After that came the absent-minded Susie. She put one hand on the table and dragged her face, poking at the steak on the plate without appetite. She was probably concerned about someone to whom he had just replied to a text message.

And Chen Motong, who slipped out of the hospital, took off her plaster and put on casual clothes, was also concentrating on the food in front of her. The food in the hospital focused on nutrition, but the taste was not very good. Chen Motong couldn't stand it after eating two meals.

After that smell, she had recovered enough to move normally, so she encouraged Ye Sheng and Shude Aki, who were in the same ward, and called Su Qian, who was also stranded in Binhai, to run out together.

The mission that she had been preparing for a long time came to an end. Ye Shengben, who was in a depressed state, also wanted to drink to drown his sorrows, so he agreed to her. However, when he got to the restaurant, he was afraid of an emergency, so he gave up on drinking.

Zero was originally invited together, but she was busy with the task of transferring the remains and didn't have time to come over for the time being.

"President, why don't you eat? This is your thank you banquet." Chen Motong muttered, glanced at the barely touched lamb chops on Lu Mingfei's plate, and seemed to want to stretch out his fork.

I went to fork it, but I thought that as a girl under the banner, I seemed to be contemptuous of the president by doing this, so I spun the fork in the air and put it on Susie's plate.

Not long after playing with the remains of "Odin" and the Octagonal Horse, Lu Mingfei, who was not very appetizing, casually asked: "Aren't you in financial crisis? Why did you choose such an expensive place?"

They are now in a newly opened aspasia Italian restaurant on the seaside. Its extremely luxurious interior decoration and extremely picky ingredients selection conditions all show that this restaurant is not within the reach of ordinary people.

It is obviously dinner time and there are only a few people dining in the restaurant, which shows that the restaurant has high requirements for its guests. Everyone here is wearing designer clothes, and they are very particular about etiquette when dining.

Compared with them, Chen Motong and the others obviously came from a noble academy and had a well-known family background. However, Chen Motong and the others, who had no aristocratic temperament, seemed a little out of place here. And they were in the middle, and there were already many people dining there.

Many people looked here secretly, curious about the identities of these young people who, apart from their appearance, had obviously good looks and temperament.

However, Lu Mingfei heard from Su Qian that Chen Motong seemed to have broken up with her family, and her family seemed to have cut off her living expenses. When she was still in school, her living expenses were almost exhausted, so she accepted Su Qian's

Feeding for a long time.

Hearing Lu Mingfei's words, which seemed to be worried about her wallet, Chen Motong said with a smile: "Don't worry, I agreed to treat you to dinner, President, and you will be responsible for eating. Originally, I thought

It’s a private store, but for new stores, they always have to build word-of-mouth. They’re still waiting for customers to promote them, so they won’t provide the private store service for the time being. But as compensation, I have to go to this location, which is pretty good.”

Lu Mingfei looked up and saw that this seat in the center of the restaurant could see all the people dining in the restaurant at a glance. It felt like he had control over the entire restaurant.

If you are a person with a strong desire for control, you may like this position, but Lu Mingfei has no feelings about it.

…

Outside the restaurant, two figures, one tall, one short, one fat and one thin, are planning to enter this cutting-edge restaurant with extremely high consumption levels and service standards.

"I'm talking about my Mr. Shao, you are the eldest son of the Black Prince Group and the biggest rich second generation in Binhai! You can't handle a girl from out of town. You are really just like that unworldly Chu Zihang.

It's a disgrace to our rich second generation in Binhai." The thin man said, pulling on the fat man's shoulders.

Chu Zihang, a boy who has been the template of "other people's children" since he was a child in Binhai's rich second-generation circle, has been a nightmare in Binhai's rich second-generation circle since he became famous. Because he is too outstanding and has no sense of being a rich second-generation person.

Self-conscious, people in the circle jokingly call it a "shame" among the rich second generation.

Shao Yifeng, who has been studying abroad since he was a child, originally did not understand the pain of being suppressed since childhood, until he learned that this Chu Zihang and the senior sister he cherished were schoolmates...

"Senior Sister, she is not... Forget it, I tell you that you don't understand either. In short, Senior Sister is not comparable to ordinary people, and neither are we." Shao Yifeng couldn't help but feel jealousy and jealousy towards Chu Zihang.

I care about my senior sister who I can’t contact.

When the meeting ended last night, the senior sister drove his car to an unknown location, and the other senior sister could not be contacted. He went to the Regent Hotel where they stayed before, and the front desk said that they never came back.

As for Chu Zihang, who went to the same school as his senior sister and might know her whereabouts, he left before he came to ask for information. The mobile phone number he wanted to call was also turned off, and there was also a boy from the city who should be in the same school as his senior sister.

, there is no trace at all.

In just one night, people or things related to that Kassel College seemed to have completely disappeared.

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That thing flying on the water in the animation OP is the Monyach? It seems that I am too small.
Chapter completed!