A pile of books fell on the oak table in front of Su Xiaoqiang. Amidst the clatter, the girl sat down on the dark green embroidered leather sofa. She turned her head and took a serious look at the environment in the carriage for the first time. The Victorian-style wallpaper
Pattern, European decoration style, the portholes are wrapped in solid wood with beautiful grain, and there is no detail that is not exquisite.
After waking up, washing up and changing into clothes, Su Xiaoqiang now also put on the Kassel College uniform, a white shirt, a dark green suit with thin silver edges, a deep rose red scarf, the chest pockets and the outside of the collar.
They are all embroidered with the world tree emblem of Kassel College.
"In Norse mythology, the black dragon king Nidhogg and countless other snakes entrenched at the bottom of the World Tree (Yggdrasil), constantly gnawing at its roots. When the roots are eaten, the World Tree decays, and the world
It will be destroyed." Lin Nian noticed Su Xiaoqiang looking at the school badge on his collar and said.
“Why are half withered and half lush? Does this have any special meaning?”
"It represents that the great cause of the Black Dragon King was only halfway completed when he died in the middle. He was killed on the snow mountain. The dragon's blood was left from all sides, melting the snow mountain and awakening the volcano sleeping inside. When the volcano erupted, his
The skeletons were thrown into the sky, and some turned into mountains and rivers, and some turned into jungles," Lin Nian said.
"This is just one of the explanations. Some schools of thought believe that the half-dead World Tree represents the two sides of affairs. The upper part is declining and the lower part is flourishing, and vice versa. The rise and fall of humans and dragons are in opposition and cannot prosper together.
, we are born to be mortal enemies, there is no room for reconciliation." Lin Xian, who was sitting next to Lin Nian, crossed his legs and poked the ice cream on the table and added.
“I’ve heard that the Half-Dead World Tree represents the two sides of the mixed bloodline,” Veleva said casually.
“Are there really any living dragons in the dragon world?” Su Xiaoqiang asked hesitantly after being stunned for a while.
"Basically every freshman will ask this question, without exception." Professor Guderian walked from one side of the corridor, holding another pile of books in his hand and continuing to place them on the table. Lu Ming was sitting next to the porthole.
Fei leaned his head on his side and stared blankly at the mountain-high stack of books, seeming a little hopeless.
He heard Lin Nian say that he needed to take an entrance exam if he wanted to actually enroll. It was hard not to guess that these books were the knowledge needed to study for the entrance exam. But he scanned the names on the spines of several books and found that he couldn't understand them at all. What?
"Dragon Genealogy", "Alchemy Magic Machine Ⅰ", and "Ling Ling Xue Ⅰ" feel like some magical science books that he picked up while playing "The Elder Scrolls 4", but in fact
When you open it, it's just an empty shell or a few blurbs that are better than nothing, right?
"There are dragons in this world, so Kassel College exists for them. If one day all dragons disappear, it will probably be the day when the college is disbanded." Professor Guderian put down the book and stood in the corridor.
The man at the table gently pushed the round glasses on the bridge of his nose.
"So where are those dragons hiding? Sewers or forests?" Su Xiaoqiang still found it hard to believe that her 18 years of knowledge and education could not allow her to simply admit that there are legendary creatures all over the world. You know, as far as China is concerned
Now we have entered the "Era of Eyes of the Sky". There are surveillance cameras everywhere. No matter what kind of cats or dogs they are, they cannot escape the control of the state. Dragons must be very big, right? How can they hide quietly in this place?
in human society.
"Broaden your thinking, don't be too narrow." Lin Nian said, "'A dragon can be big or small, and it can hide. When it is big, it rises and spits out mist; when it is small, it hides and hides its form; when it rises, it soars into the universe.'
In our history, dragons have played the role of human guides. It is even said that most of human history was created by dragons. The Suiren clan did not necessarily discover fire because of lightning strikes, but dragons bestowed the power of speech and spirit on ancient humans.
The Blessing of Fire personally teaches humans how to farm. Can you imagine a behemoth teaching an ordinary person how to farm?"
Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei looked up at the same time, then shook their heads.
"Dragons can appear in human form. You should have seen me in another form that night. Many dragons also appeared in that terrifying image to fight in wars." Lin Nian said.
"What does it look like?" Perhaps Professor Guderian was the only one present who didn't know what Lin Nian meant, but no one could explain it to him. Lu Mingfei and Su Xiaoqiang both nodded in confusion, with a hint of fear in their eyes, like
It was hard to believe that the monster they had met in the spiral corridor that day was now sitting across from them, teaching them softly.
“Do you have something similar to the Dragon Ball Radar? Can it search for dragons hiding in the city?” Lu Mingfei’s thinking was a bit off-topic, “Otherwise, how do you arrive in time every time when the dragons wake up?”
"Hybrid forces are all over the world. Although not all forces are in cahoots with the secret party (it is indeed a derogatory meaning), everyone has a consensus on suppressing the awakening of dragons, and dragons all have a common problem, which is that they are with us.
Humans can't get over it. Once upon a time, Nidhogg, the black emperor, issued a spiritual spirit to all dragons. In later generations, we will call this spiritual spirit the 'Emperor'."
When the word "emperor" was mentioned, Lin Nian paused for a moment, as if he didn't like the word. He only paused briefly before continuing, "The black emperor used this word to forcefully indoctrinate his people.
An idea that is similar to a mental stamp, that is, humans and dragons have racial hatred, a blood feud that cannot be erased. Most dragons immediately seek revenge on the entire human society after waking up. Usually these idiots will be killed nearby when they cause abnormal phenomena.
The mixed race discovered it immediately and reported it, and what awaited him was a bloody suppression by the mixed race forces from all over the world."
“But there’s always a time when it’s too late, right?” Lu Mingfei asked.
"Yes, a second-generation species has awakened in a cave in the wilderness of the southern plains of the United States. Due to the vast land and sparsely populated areas, the visions he caused were not noticed by anyone. He was given enough recovery time until he passed the hunt.
After killing and devouring farmers' sheep and returning to its heyday, it immediately released the high-risk word spirit serial number 99, The Land of the Past, causing a devastating sandstorm to occur in the southern plains of the United States."
“Sandstorm?” Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei were stunned. They thought the dragon would be like a monster in a special photo film, squealing and trampling on other people's houses. However, this guy started playing with natural disasters.
"What dragons are most proud of is naturally the power of speech and spirit. They use language to communicate rules and form domains. Apart from the atomic weapons that appeared in 1939, the only things that can cause destruction to a range are celestial phenomena." Lin
Nian said calmly, "I don't know the specific data of human damage that time. In short, it left a very serious black mark on the entire country."
"300 million tons of dust were kicked up, and the sandstorm moved the dust belt 2,400 kilometers long, 1,500 kilometers wide, and 3.2 kilometers high. According to secret party statistics, more than 1,300 people died of pneumonia due to inhalation of dust, and nearly 500,000 people became homeless.
However, 2.5 million people were forced to move to other places." Lin Xian gave a detailed figure. Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei both looked at her, and Wei Lewa nodded slightly to acknowledge the accuracy of this number. After all, they
Among these people, the only one who has been immersed in the library for the longest time is Lin Xian.
The shocking figures, Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei could almost imagine that the rolling sky was like a yellow sandstorm rolling in from the end of the world. That scene was almost like the end of the world. Human beings could only escape without any resistance in the face of that kind of power.
Is this the true power of dragons?
"That second-generation species was later confirmed to be a dragon from the lineage of the King of Sky and Wind, and it was extremely close to one of the four monarchs. It was considered a 'valet' type. It was quite tricky to deal with, but fortunately, the sandstorm was a natural
The cover layer was so thick that satellites could not take pictures. All the hybrids formed a coalition and rushed directly to the center for a decisive battle. Many people died, but at least they succeeded in sending the dragon into its next deep sleep.
." Lin Nian said.
“Next slumber?”
"This is an eternal dogma among us. Dragons cannot be killed. We can only make them fall into a deep sleep where they will be reincarnated again and again. Therefore, the Secret Party and various hybrid forces will be passed down from generation to generation.
." Guderian said softly.
“But they can actually be killed. As long as they are killed before they are ‘cocooned’, their spirits cannot be transferred and resurrected.” Lin Nian said.
“Lin Nian, have you seen dragons?” Lu Mingfei seemed to smell something and looked at Lin Nian nervously.
"Hey freshmen, please remember to add senior when calling Senior Lin." Wei Lewa crossed the table and picked up the book "Ling Ling Xue" which was as thick as a brick and gave it to Lu Mingfei's forehead, leaving a red mark.
Knock the opponent backward.
“I’ve seen it and killed it before, but it’s just a third-generation bird.” Lin Nian said.
Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei, who was covering their foreheads, inhaled and held their breath after hearing the reply. They stared at Lin Nian opposite, as if waiting for a sinister story.
“Is it that time at the Port of Chicago?” Veleva asked casually, as if she knew what Lin Nian was talking about.
"Yes."
"How do you feel?" Even Guderian asked aloud. As a professor, although he has worked for the secret party for most of his life, he has never had the opportunity to see real dragons in person, and he still has a little bit of hope.
Pure curiosity.
"Not so good. Although there is only one generation difference between the third-generation species and the second-generation species, there is a huge difference in the performance of their bloodlines. Few of the third-generation dragons can even chant completely high-risk word spirits. In
When she was in a desperate situation, she only chanted 'vortex' instead of the higher-level words 'purity' or 'non-feeling'."
"Actually, I think maybe some of the fourth-generation species and even some hybrids with pure bloodline are not as good as the pure-blooded hybrids. As for the fifth-generation species, maybe even a volley from a tank gun group can kill him." Lin Nian paused and said calmly.
, "To be honest, I can't imagine where these dragons got the courage to take up the rebellion, and the hybrids who came smelling the fishy smell cut them into pieces and wiped them clean before they could take revenge on the world."
Lu Mingfei shrank his head when he heard the word "dismemberment", and Su Xiaoqiang also felt something bad about it. Maybe "eat it clean and wipe it clean" really means "eat it clean and wipe it clean". After all, in various legends, dragons
Their bodies are all great tonic materials, and the most classic one is the legend that bathing in dragon’s blood can lead to baptism and strengthening.
"For your confusion, there is actually a saying that the most awakened but undiscovered dragons in human society are all characters below the fourth generation." Lin Xian lightly bumped into Lin Nian beside him.
Holding the ice cream, he said, "The bloodlines of these dragons are not as pure as those of high-level dragons, and their genetic power is also very limited, so the mental impact they receive when summoned by the Black Emperor's 'Royal Order' will be particularly weak. These dragons with low bloodlines will
After discovering the transfer of power in the world today, dragons will most likely not choose to get angry and rise up in rebellion. Instead, they will abandon their pride as dragons, give up the inspiration of the 'Word Spirit Emperor', and insist on living in human form.
In human society, you should be a human being with your tail between your legs and be a human being in the true sense of the word.”
"Is there such a thing?" Lu Mingfei was stunned, feeling that the dragon's strength suddenly dropped a lot.
"Revolution and imperial power are always games of a group of people at the top of the pyramid. No matter what form of civilization it is, the group thinking living at the bottom of the pyramid will never give priority to the interests of the ethnic group. People are all egoists.
And dragons are even more greedy than humans. How can all egoistic dragons take revenge on the entire world with the consciousness of death? Rather than the interests and goals of the group, they want to live a better life for themselves.
Is it better? It's not difficult to understand that you refuse the call of the Black King and live your own life deep among humans." Lin Xian scooped up a spoonful of ice cream and handed it to Su Xiaoqiang's mouth across the table. Su Xiaoqiang was startled.
Shaking her head in embarrassment, she took it back and put it in her mouth to suck the cold sweetness on it, "But dragons like this will basically be found out and then secretly executed by the commissioner of the execution department."
Or take them back to the headquarters for 'interrogation'"
“Have you ever had any examples?” Lin Nian frowned. He had never heard of such a statement.
“There are files in the library, but you have to swipe your student ID to access them. They are some interesting records and documents.” Lin Xian nodded.
"That 'S'-level student ID card cannot be borrowed casually." Guderian muttered. He probably still remembered that he was a faculty member, but when he thought about it, Lin Xian was also half a faculty member. This was considered a violation of the law.
However, no one reported it and there was no strict investigation, but who would feel uncomfortable going to Lin Xian when they were sick? Some sophomores and juniors in the library had to politely say hello to Lin Xian when they saw him, and even asked him
Those who took the initiative to get close to Lin Nian either wanted to get closer to Lin Nian, or they simply fell in love at first sight.
"In short, there are many topics about dragons. All things related to dragons can become research projects. This will also be your main study content in the future." Lin Xian finished the ice cream, wiped the spoon and tapped it lightly.
The book in front of him looked at Su Xiaoqiang and Lu Mingfei with a smile, "I also suggest that you clarify your study direction before enrolling."
"learning direction?"
"For example, "Dragon Genealogy" can be approximately equal to "History", "Alchemy Magic Mechanics" can be approximately equal to "Mechanical Engineering", "Lingling Science" can be approximately equal to "Chemistry", and "Dragon Genetics" can be approximately equal to "Biology"
"The time has come to consider whether to be a humanities dog or a science dog. Although in a strict sense these subjects are not separated from arts and sciences, they often take part of each other's knowledge and complement each other." Veleva said, "I am from the Department of Mechanics, and Senior Lin
It’s from the dragon lineage.”
“Su Xiaoqiang is free to choose courses. If Lu Mingfei chooses courses, the principal has already made arrangements.” Professor Guderian suddenly said.
“Have you been appointed?” Lin Nian looked at Lu Mingfei who looked confused.
"I'm like Lin Nian. I choose Dragon Genealogy. This way if there's anything I don't understand, we can take the time to study it together." Su Xiaoqiang picked up the "Dragon Genealogy" textbook and flipped through it twice. It was all written in heaven.
The article made a very smart decision.
"After you enroll, just find Norma on the campus website and fill in the course selection form. It can be solved in one day." Lin Nian nodded indifferently. He leaned back slightly and looked at Lu Ming, who was flipping through a pile of books on the table with a disillusioned look on his face.
Fei and Su Xiaoqiang, who was also chewing something a bit obscure, said, "It seems that the acceptance is pretty good after chatting."
“I had prepared this originally.” Professor Guderian regretfully reached out and pulled up the canvas-covered drawing board placed in the corridor.
"Oh? Is that an oil painting that can cause spiritual vision? I seem to have seen it when I was in school, and I was a little shocked." Veleva said with surprise when she saw the drawing board, "So you gave it to every student
I’ve seen them all.”
"It's more of a deterrent, and it's surprisingly effective during entrance counseling, but it seems like Lu Mingfei and the others don't need it anymore." Professor Guderian looked at the two people who raised their heads and paid attention and said brightly, "Sure enough, geniuses are all
It’s different, it’s born to belong to this world!”
"Shock? Painting?" Lu Mingfei also noticed that the drawing board was a bit confusing, and he didn't know what the three people were talking about.
"A painting, I heard it was painted with dragon's blood and special alchemical materials. Do you remember that I said that Nidhogg died on a snow mountain and turned an entire snow mountain into an active volcano?" Lin Nian turned to look at it.
The covered whiteboard said, "That scene is not a 'legend', but real 'history'. It was peeled off from the huge bronze pillar used by the Dragon Clan to record history, and then the scene was restored using paintings.
It seems that because of the materials used, this painting has become a semi-alchemical item, and some even say that the person who painted it is a dragon who loves painting."
"Can I take a look?" Su Xiaoqiang asked aloud, seeming a little curious. She has a certain ability to appreciate art. She has visited the Louvre and the Cold Palace Art Exhibition, and has seen many masterpieces by Renaissance masters, but she has never
I have seen dragon works.
Lin Nian tilted his head slightly, but Professor Guderian didn't care and casually tore open the canvas to reveal the painting underneath that Lin Nian had already seen once when he was a student.
After uncovering the painting, Veleva raised her head slightly, as if an invisible force had hit her face and pushed her back slightly. It was the pressure that always existed in the painting, with the composition of iron blue and blood red, and the dead branches stretching across the sky.
The twisted lines, the black dragon bones rising up from the mountains of dry bones, spit out black flames that burn the sight as if they have warmth.
In excellent paintings, when you see sunflowers, you can think of the warmth of the sun, and when you see delicious food, you can smell the sweet and salty aroma. In psychology, this is called "sympathy", and this painting also brings the same feeling to everyone who appreciates it.
The resonance is the mournful roar of the black emperor who was mourning in the transformation when he died, as if the sky was shattered and cracked, and the black clouds cracked and spread and were connected and strung together by black branches.
“No matter how many times I see it, it’s still so shocking.” Villeva and Guderian both exhaled and expressed the same emotion.
"What do you think, Lu Mingfei? Lu Mingfei? Lu Mingfei?" Guderian looked at Lu Mingfei and wanted to ask his outstanding student if he felt the whisper of the ancient emperor in his vision. But when he turned around, he was stupid.
.
The student he was so proud of actually shrank down to the floor of a table and fell unconscious at some point! Only one arm was left, hanging weakly on the seat, as if it was about to slide down at any time.
Not only Lu Mingfei, but also Su Xiaoqiang who was sitting next to him, without any warning, his head fell on the table. Lin Nian reacted quickly and reached out to hold her forehead pad and gently placed her head on it.
On the table, he immediately stood up and supported the unconscious body of the girl opposite who was about to fall on her side.
"What's going on?" Veleva's expression changed. She looked under the table and saw Lu Mingfei, who had his eyes closed and a "peaceful" expression on his face. She was a little confused.
Lin Xian also stood up and reached out to touch the artery on the side of Su Xiaoqiang's neck. After a few seconds, he looked up at Lin Nian and said, "I fainted."
“This one is also dizzy.” Wei Lewa put down Lu Mingfei’s right wrist under the table and raised her head and said.
"Fainted?" Guderian was stunned. He didn't expect such a change to happen. The student who had the biggest reaction in this link before just had a vision on the spot, and he didn't faint directly. After all, it was just a piece of material.
This special painting has no dragon elements in it.
"" Lin Nian looked at the fainted girl on the table and frowned slightly, but then he regained his composure as if he had thought of something, and said, "Send them to the lounge to rest and wait until they get to the academy to talk about other things."