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The King of Bronze and Fire, wielding the power of alchemy and the incantations of flame.

In the world of the Dragon Raja, facing Dragon Kings of the caliber of the Black King and the White King, the authority of the Four Kings might seem somewhat insignificant.

For beings like the Black King, incantations are utterly ineffective.

However, Lin Yi's considerations extend beyond just this world.

This power is bound to shine brilliantly.

Lin Yi quietly observes as a spectator, for he, having read the original story, knows that the one appearing this time is not the King of Bronze and Fire, but merely a 'gatekeeper'.

A second-generation dragon close to the original.

Lin Yi cannot see the outside world, but he can imagine that at this moment, everyone is gathered around Lu Mingfei, watching him 'play a game'.

Indeed, the method Lu Mingfei is using to solve the problem is akin to playing a game.

It's like an exaggerated version of 'StarCraft', with the screen filled with zealots, dragoons, scouts, pirate ships...

Lu Mingfei's control is excellent, even with ease, easily handling wave after wave of enemies.

In the final wave, EVA has only one unit, a black dragon, so large it can cover everything, gliding slowly with its wings spread. It breathes fire, turning all serpents it encounters into plasma. The screen didn't go black; it's just that the dragon is many times larger than the display area of the screen.

Such a monster is obviously not something that serpents and puppies can deal with.

The game is forcibly ended.

Suddenly, the big screen lights up, showing a serene old man's face. His silver-white hair is neatly combed, and the years have left deep marks on his face, turning his skin into cracked ancient trees or weathered rocks. Yet, the lines remain hard, and light dances in his silver-gray eyes. He wears a sharp black suit on his still erect body, with a bright red rose in his breast pocket.

Lin Yi recognizes him at a glance. Such a man, it is definitely him.

Although already grey-haired, his presence is like that of a majestic lion.

Everyone stands up abruptly.

'Principal Anjou,' Professor Schneider says.

'The Moniach has safely landed at the secondary lock of the Three Gorges Reservoir. We have obtained important information. Thanks to everyone's efforts, I declare this mission concluded,' the principal says indifferently.

The control room erupts, everyone cheers and raises their arms, the professors embrace each other excitedly, and the students high-five in the air. However, clearly, the students are divided into two groups, one around Caesar and the other around Chu Zihangg.

Lu Mingfei feels somewhat awkward, suddenly spotting Lin Yi, who is also alone, and rushes over to him.

He's not sure what to celebrate, but feels he can't be left out.

Lin Yi, with a look of disdain, pushes him away.

"You're the protagonist, why come to me to join the crowd?"

The control room fell silent for a moment, then the professors began to applaud. The elites of the Lionheart Club and the Student Union looked at their respective presidents, Caesar and Chu Zihangg, who also started clapping. Then, everyone began to applaud.

Lu Mingfei felt somewhat uncomfortable enjoying the applause, nervously scratching his hair.

"Dismissed!" Professor von Schneider announced.

The students left the control room, waving to the principal on the screen, who clearly was an idolized figure here. The principal just smiled and did not respond.

Just as Lin Yi was about to stand up and leave, Principal Anjou spoke.

"I never imagined that one day, Cassel College would welcome two S-ranked students. You both are truly deserving of the S rank."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Lin Yi remained calm.

But Lu Mingfei was concerned, now that even the principal acknowledged his S rank, whether his scholarship was secured.

It seemed the principal noticed his thoughts.

"You will both receive the highest level of scholarship," Principal Angers continued.

Lu Mingfei instantly became happy.

When the students walked out of the library, the church bell rang.

Everyone stopped, looking up in the direction of the bell tower. A large flock of white doves surged out from there, cooing and circling in the air, numbering in the hundreds or thousands. Eventually, the sky above the lawn was covered with the doves' white feathers. Caesar stretched out his hand towards the sky, and a dove landed on his finger. Then all the doves landed on the lawn, not searching for food, just cooing, a sound that seemed somewhat mournful.

The students, who were just smiling, fell silent one by one. More and more students gathered around. Caesar pulled out a white handkerchief from his school uniform pocket and tied it to the fence by the lawn. Other students did the same, and the fence bloomed with white like a tree.

"Someone has left us," Chu Zihangg said in a steady and pleasant voice, with a hint of sadness. He seemed to be speaking to himself, yet also explaining to Lin Yi and Lu Mingfei, "Every time someone leaves us, the Night Watcher senses it and releases the doves as a sign of mourning."

The fact that this usually stoic young man spoke up showed he was truly affected.

Lin Yi didn't have the so-called 'blood sorrow' and couldn't understand the pain brought by the dragon bloodline, but that didn't stop him from following suit.

"Condolences," Lin Yi softly uttered, taking a white candle from his nominal senior brother, Feng'er, lighting it, and placing it on the grass below.

Chu Zihang did not expect someone to respond to him. He turned his head, his eyes shining with undying golden pupils.

Lin Yi met his gaze, thinking that these eyes were quite handsome.

"You're not afraid to look me in the eye, are you?" Chu Zihang said again.

"Why should I be afraid?"

Lin Yi couldn't understand.

"It's good, actually. There aren't many eyes I can look into. Others don't like it when I make eye contact with them."

"This is my formal invitation. Please join the Lionheart Club," Chu Zihang said. "You will be the next president after me, I promise."

"Although I'm not very interested, you can give me a reason to be impressed," Lin Yi asked.

"The person who can replace me must be someone who can be my rival!" Chu Zihang declared.

"Heh..."

Lin Yi chuckled and still refused.

He didn't want to crush this young boy's spirit, as they were not really rivals. The so-called rival was just something Chu Zihang had imagined.

In other words, he wasn't worthy to be his rival yet.

Caesar was eavesdropping openly nearby. He had been hesitant to ask Lin Yi to join the Lionheart Club as well.

But seeing Lin Yi's firm refusal, he didn't want to embarrass himself by asking.

Hesitating for a moment, he turned his attention to Lu Mingfei instead.

Although he felt that Lu Mingfei, an S-level, seemed somewhat mismatched.