Chapter 285: The Shocking Secret

Chapter 285: The Shocking Secret

"This is not the university I imagined!" Lu Mingfei exclaimed, tears welling up as he surveyed the chaotic scene at the academy. Bodies were strewn across the school grounds, and the sound of gunfire and screams filled the air.

Just moments ago, as he stepped onto the campus, Professor Guderian, who had kindly advised him on elective courses, was suddenly shot in the heart by an unknown bullet and collapsed, his blood pooling on the ground.

Before Lu Mingfei could even process the shock, another round of bullets nearly hit him. If it weren't for Fingal pulling him aside, he would have been lying on the ground as well.

He had just learned about the existence of "Dragons," a supernatural life form, and the shock was already overwhelming. There was no need for such a grand welcome on his first day of school! Lu Mingfei's face was filled with dismay.

"This is the style of Free Day, but it seems like Old Lu's scale is even bigger," Fingal shrugged, observing the surroundings.

"Right now, the entire school is probably a battlefield, except for Norton Hall."

"Where is Norton Hall?"

"It's Old Lu's private villa within the academy."

Fingal's expression turned serious, and his tall, robust physique made him appear reliable. He patted Lu Mingfei's shoulder, "What's on your mind, junior?"

Lu Mingfei, still confused about what was happening, hesitantly raised his hand, "Um... I want to go to Norton Hall..." Seeking the protection of the big boss!

"You still want to go to Norton Hall after seeing such intense fighting? Junior, you're truly ambitious, worthy of an S-Class!"

Fingal gave Lu Mingfei a thumbs-up, and surprisingly, their seemingly mismatched conversation flowed smoothly.

"Since you have such determination, how can I, as your senior, not help? Wait here, I'll draw their fire. You run straight down that road and consider it a repayment for that bottle of Coke you treated me to at the station."

"Senior..."

Lu Mingfei was touched. He never expected his senior's life to be so cheap, even cheaper than the university students in the job market.

"A real man doesn't hesitate! I'm going!"

"Understood, understood. The wind is cold by the Yi River, and the brave man is about to depart..."

Lu Mingfei sang as he sent his senior off, causing Fingal to smack him on the head.

"Is this your way of seeing me off?"

Lu Mingfei grimaced in pain, puzzled as to how a foreigner like his senior could be so knowledgeable about Chinese culture.

Seemingly understanding his confusion, Fingal smiled, "You'll pick up a few things after spending time with Old Lu."

Taking a deep breath, Fingal dashed forward, his left hand resting on his right elbow, his index finger hooked, and he shouted.

"Come and get me!"

Lu Mingfei: ...

Senior, your majestic body houses the spirit of our nation! You should change your nationality sooner!

Countless bullets flew toward Fingal, but he had anticipated their trajectory and sprinted in circles, his speed astonishing. For a moment, his shabby figure appeared somewhat imposing.

Lu Mingfei watched Fingal weaving through the hail of bullets, amazed at his senior's prowess, but at the same time, his legs felt weak.

Seeing his lack of courage, Zero, the girl beside him, tightly gripped his hand and rushed forward.

Lu Mingfei's eyes widened. In his eighteen years of living, this was the first time a girl had taken the initiative to hold his hand, and she was so beautiful. His little heart fluttered with excitement.

Whoosh!

A cold bullet nearly grazed Lu Mingfei's face. Faced with the crisis of life and death, he snapped out of his daze, and the moment they appeared, several bullets came flying at them.

Fingal was doing his best to draw fire, but he was already a well-known figure at the school, a four-year-old failure with low priority.

"Fingal, reveal some shocking news to grab their attention."

As they passed by Fingal, Zero quickly reminded him, and this ice princess-like girl didn't seem as dull as she appeared.

Fingal, who was desperately dodging bullets, paused and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Brothers, follow my lead! I have shocking news to reveal!"

As the news editor, administrator of the Watchmen Forum, and leader of the paparazzi squad, Fingal's words carried weight. For a moment, the surrounding gunfire ceased, and everyone waited for his big reveal.

Fingal scratched his head, not because he had no news to share, but because his mind was overflowing with information, and he couldn't decide which one to reveal. His gaze fell on Lu Mingfei's back as he ran towards Norton Hall, and inspiration struck.

Fingal shouted at the top of his lungs, his face contorted with effort.

"Brothers, the new S-Class is 14.36cm!"

Thump!

Lu Mingfei stumbled and fell, disbelief written across his face as he stared at Fingal.

What the hell are you talking about?! Did you spread this information about me?!

Perhaps fearing that others might not have heard, or believing that important things should be said three times, Fingal continued to wave his arms and shout, his face solemn like a devout believer.

"Brothers, the new S-Class is 14.36cm!"

"Brothers, the new S-Class is 14.36cm!"

His life was over! Lu Mingfei's mind screamed in despair as Zero dragged him to the next hiding spot.

"That's already a pretty good size for an average Asian man."

After a brief rest, Zero's emotionless voice sounded, causing Lu Mingfei's face to turn red up to his neck. He was so embarrassed that he almost wanted to die of shame.

"Why add the word 'average'?"

"The bodies of hybrids are generally 'healthier' than those of ordinary people. Dragons are inherently lustful, and their descendants' desires and abilities in that area are stronger than those of ordinary people."

Zero explained in a detached tone, "Do you know how the first hybrids came to be?"

Lu Mingfei shook his head honestly.

"Humans offered maidens as sacrifices to dragons to entice them to mate. After giving birth to their offspring, the children with excessive dragon nature and unstable temperaments were eliminated, while the more stable ones were kept. Through generations of filtering, the hybrids with stable bloodlines were born."

"The maidens who were initially sacrificed would be torn apart at the moment of their children's birth. The brutal dragons would destroy the mothers after birth if they weren't strong enough. Humans stole the power of the dragon clan in this way, and then used the stolen power to overthrow the dragon clan's rule."

"That sounds so heavy."

The bloody history sent a chill down Lu Mingfei's spine.

"Do you still feel embarrassed now?"

Zero asked in a questioning tone.

Lu Mingfei froze again. In his heart, he thought, This sister's way of easing embarrassment is unique. It's like stabbing a hungry person twice to cover up their hunger with pain and then asking if they're still hungry.

"You don't interact with people much, do you?"

"It's true, I don't have many friends."

Zero's response was cold, but Lu Mingfei was determined to engage her in conversation. He noticed her gaze drifting towards the path leading to Norton Hall, a place fraught with danger.

"The bystanders have been eliminated, and the two sides exchanging fire are the Student Council and the Lionheart Society. They won't let anyone in except for members of the 'Dormitory'. They're not participating in the Free Day."

"What's the 'Dormitory'?"

"It's a club established by Lu Ke, the owner of Norton Hall and the only S-class student in this school, now one of two."

Zero's expressionless face spoke, "The members inside are almost all his girlfriends. It's a massive and loosely managed group."

"Girlfriends...? That's not right."

The innocent literary boy, who had led a sheltered life, blushed and shook his head repeatedly at the thought of such a situation.

Even if he secretly envied Lu Ke, he wasn't foolish enough to show it in front of a girl.

"There's nothing wrong with it. Since ancient times, those in high positions have always been entitled to more resources."

Unexpectedly, Zero agreed.

Her expressionless face continued, "In a pride of lions, there's only one male lion, and all the females are his mates. The first task of a young male lion when he grows up is to challenge the reigning king. If he wins, he stays; if he loses, he's expelled."

"This model isn't unique to lions; many social animals in nature follow this pattern. All creatures recognize the authority of power. Lu Mingfei, do you want to experience the feeling of being in a high position?"

Zero's gaze was captivating, her face still expressionless, but Lu Mingfei felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.

He shook his head without hesitation, "No, I've never even been a class monitor."

Zero fell silent for a moment, then began to carefully explain the rules of the Free Day to him, along with the significance of entering Norton Hall.

Lu Mingfei listened in shock, "So that's how it is. Now I understand why my senior was so excited when he heard I was going to enter Norton Hall."

"So, do you still want to go in? If you don't, we'll be eliminated if we stay here."

Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Let's go!"

"Why?"

"My senior is taking such a risk for me; I can't just give up halfway. Moreover, my boss single-handedly dominated the field back then, and as his junior, I can't let him down."

Lu Mingfei pursed his lips, "I also want to thank him in person. It's more sincere to visit him as soon as I arrive at the school."

"If it's too much trouble, forget it," he added.

Aware of his limitations, Lu Mingfei didn't insist on having the suspected monster's sister act as his bodyguard.

Hearing Lu Mingfei address his boss as "old man" repeatedly, Zero's eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, but in the end, she just nodded in understanding.

"It's not a problem. There's a very simple and safe way to enter Norton Hall."

"What is it? Hey, you..."

Lu Mingfei blushed and quickly covered his eyes. Through the gap between his fingers, he saw the girl's white back and waist, and to his surprise, Zero turned her back to him and started to undress!

"Change into this."

Leaving only her bra and panties, Zero kicked off her high heels and handed him a white lace gown.

Lu Mingfei was stunned, and the romantic atmosphere instantly turned eerie, "Me? I'm supposed to wear this?"

"As long as you're a member of the Dormitory, you can walk straight into Norton Hall."

Zero replied nonchalantly, "The Lionheart Society and the Student Council wear their respective uniforms to avoid friendly fire. Wearing a girl's dress is an easy way to stand out. Your figure is slender, and your frame is small, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to put it on."

Lu Mingfei shook his head repeatedly. Fingal's revelation had already cost him half of his integrity, and putting on this dress would be the final blow.

"No, even if I change into women's clothing, how will they know I'm from the Dormitory?"

Zero pointed to the iPhone 16 Pro in his pocket, "This is the symbol of the Dormitory. A girl holding this can easily pass through the crossfire."

Lu Mingfei: Could he refuse?

...

After a few minutes, a slender figure in a white lace gown appeared before the snipers. The "girl" had a delicate build, one hand covering her face, which was red up to her neck, and the other holding a phone. She slowly approached Norton Hall.

This...

The snipers were speechless.

"Hey, it's Free Day, and Lu Ke is sending his junior sister to our door. Is he too horny to think straight? Look how embarrassed she is, red all the way up to her neck!"

"Maybe the junior sister volunteered. I heard that dog is a skilled lover, but who knows if it's true."

"Of course, you train in military boxing day and night. How could you not become a master?"

As whispers filled the shadows, Lu Mingfei had already made it halfway through the path.

"I heard he sometimes takes on several opponents at once."

"Don't even think about it. The life of a playboy is beyond our imagination... By the way, this junior sister looks unfamiliar."

"And her chest is a bit too flat... Damn, it's a guy!"

One sniper's eyes widened, and just as he was about to shoot, Zero, dressed in boy's clothing, rushed out and shouted.

"Run!"

Her appearance drew the attention of some, but most of the snipers kept their sights on Lu Mingfei.

"I can't keep up."

A faint whisper sounded in Lu Mingfei's ear, accompanied by a long sigh that seemed to belong to the monster's brother.

The sense of crisis made Lu Mingfei's hair stand on end. Even though he knew Freya's bullets wouldn't kill, being aimed at was terrifying. He didn't have time to think; his pupils dilated, adrenaline surged, and his eyes glowed with a dazzling golden light.

"Run, brother!"

At that moment, Lu Mingfei felt the scenery before him blur, and he sprinted forward uncontrollably, his speed leaving behind afterimages.

Whoosh—

His body was swallowed by darkness, followed closely by several Freya bullets.

The next second, Lu Ke's voice, laced with laughter, echoed through the broadcast room.

"Attention, everyone."

"S-class newcomer, Lu Mingfei, has successfully entered Norton Hall."

My throat hurts, and I have a slight fever. I don't know if it's a cold or an adenovirus. The weather has turned cold in the south recently, so everyone, please stay safe.

(End of Chapter)

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