Chapter 290: The White Moonlight is Hard to Kill

Chapter 290: The White Moonlight is Hard to Kill

As the end of the Free Day, the entrance exams concluded, and Cassel Academy welcomed a brief period of tranquility at Cassel Academy.

The new S-level student's performance was somewhat disappointing, even though he had successfully conquered Norton Hall and achieved the highest score in the 3E test.

Not only did Lu Mingfei fail to demonstrate extraordinary strength, but he also betrayed the majority of male students who considered Lu Ke their enemy by becoming his lackey.

They had hoped that Lu Mingfei would surpass Chu Zihan and Caesar, claiming the crown of the former king, and enlighten the infatuated senior and junior sisters. However, the outcome only bolstered the lecher's influence.

At Norton Hall, by the private pool.

Lu Ke lay back by the pool, soaking up the sun, wearing sunglasses and leisurely enjoying the scenery. The weather was pleasant, with a gentle breeze, perfect for relaxation.

He yawned lazily, his muscular chest visible beneath his clothes, forming a striking contrast with his broad upper body and sturdy lower limbs.

Beside him, a figure slightly plumper than his originally slender build struggled to do push-ups on the ground. It was Lu Mingfei, who had recently decided to start striving.

"Mingfei, under normal circumstances, a B-level half-breed could sweep the medals at the Olympics, and you're an S-level."

"But I really can't take it anymore, boss."

Lu Mingfei spoke, drenched in sweat, and as he exhaled, he immediately lost his strength and collapsed to the ground, burying his head in embarrassment in the marble tiles.

Lu Ke looked at him with disappointment, "You're just a three-minute wonder. How will you ever get a good girl with that attitude?"

Lu Mingfei turned over, resembling a salted fish left to dry in the sun, and muttered softly.

"Passion needs to be ignited, at least the Saints had Athena's kisses and embraces, and words of encouragement. I don't have any of that..."

...

After passing the 3E exam, Lu Mingfei began his mundane campus life. Following the advice of his mentor, Professor Guderian, Lu Mingfei chose Alchemical Engineering as his major. Initially, he wanted to learn to fly, but later opted for yachting due to his concern for his life.

However, he remained a poor student. The knowledge of the Dragon Race was too profound and complex, and he lacked the innate abilities of other half-breeds, such as keen ears and eyes, photographic memory, and the ability to extrapolate from a single example. Learning was an arduous task for him.

At Shilan High, he could barely scrape by the passing grade, but at Cassel, where everyone was an elite, he consistently secured the last place.

In the words of Japanese manga, he was the ultimate underdog.

Lu Ke had once tried to console him, saying that underdogs often made remarkable comebacks. Lu Mingfei, however, retorted that he didn't have nine tails sealed within him, nor had he eaten a rubber fruit, and he wasn't a Deathstalker with multiple mixed powers. How could he possibly make a comeback?

"If you're not aiming to defy fate, just play it safe and graduate. Get a degree from a top foreign university, return and show those two idiotic uncle and aunt of yours, and spend the money I give you on a life of pleasure. You're not without options."

Lu Mingfei had an epiphany, took the advice, and decided to slack off. While effort might not guarantee success, slacking off certainly guaranteed happiness. He began a life of sleeping until noon, competing with Fingal for chicken wings and cola, and on days when they finished gaming, he would stay at Norton Hall and play with the boss.

The environment at Norton Hall was worlds apart from the doghouse he shared with Fingal. Lu Mingfei had stayed overnight several times when gaming late into the night, making it inconvenient to return.

One night, he accidentally stumbled upon the boss and a nameless big sister growing together.

In the dim light, Lu Ke stood tall and rigid, his strong arms supporting a girl so white she glowed. Her face resembled a peach blossom, and she twisted her slender waist, her long legs wrapped around his waist...

Such a scene was not for young eyes!

Lu Mingfei fled in a panic and never stayed at Norton Hall again. After their next gaming session, he hesitated for a long time before finally mustering the courage to speak, just as Lu Ke was about to kick him out.

"Father, I want to find a girlfriend and have a sweet romance. What do you think?"

You want a romance? You're just lusting after girls' bodies. You're despicable!

Lu Ke didn't want to burst his bubble, but he felt a sense of relief that his pig of a subordinate was finally showing interest in a good girl. He reached under the table and pulled out a thick stack of materials.

These were the profiles of senior and junior sisters that Fingal had collected for him, all of them top-notch. White skin, beautiful looks, and long legs were just the primary requirements. They had to be imported, emotionally unattached, and have a decent personality to be considered for this place.

"Tell me what kind of girl you like, and I'll find one for you."

Lu Mingfei's eyes lit up, "So many choices?"

"No."

Lu Ke quickly flipped through the stack, moistening his fingers with saliva, and after examining them, he set aside most of them and shook the remaining ones in his hand.

"These are the good girls I haven't approached or who haven't taken the initiative to come to me. You can choose one from them."

Lu Mingfei looked at the thin layer of profiles and then at the thick stack beside it. Was this a comparison between the abridged and original versions of Greek mythology?

Teddy just doesn't cut it anymore, boss.

Are you related to Zeus or something!

Throughout human history, only the legendary Rasputin who slept with all the Russian noblewomen could compare to you!

Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, his face turning red as he stated his conditions, "Long hair, and the features don't need to be stunning, but a more enduring beauty is fine."

"Mhm."

Lu Ke took out a piece of paper and jotted down notes, "Continue."

"Someone who's quiet and loves reading, with a hint of melancholy and sensitivity in their eyes, and a bit of an artistic flair."

Lu Ke paused, sensing something amiss. He crossed his arms and leaned forward, silently staring at Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingfei was completely oblivious, even closing his eyes and displaying a foolish grin, as if deep in thought.

"She likes wearing white gowns, reading by the window, and her slender figure in the light and shadows resembles a silent painting..."

Lu Ke expressionlessly tore the paper in his hand.

"And she probably likes Duras' The Lover, right?"

"Yeah, yeah, boss, you really get me."

Lu Mingfei nodded in delight, then suddenly realized what he was saying, his smile freezing on his face.

"You might as well just say Chen Wenwen."

White Moonlight is so hard to let go of! Lu Ke sighed, losing hope in Lu Mingfei's potential.

If sending Chu Zihan and Caesar to the Maiden Drowning Spring was to satisfy their curiosity and twisted humor, then sending Lu Mingfei there was to either make him realize his place or, if he still didn't know better, to let him be a lapdog for life.

"Mingfei, the girls of Cassel can be graceful in the dance hall, but when faced with danger, they can strangle lions and leopards. They can take out a Barrett from under their skirts and headshot someone from hundreds of meters away. They're not the artsy type."

Forgetting someone is easy, but if that person lit up your entire adolescence, even after seeing their true face, you'd still feel a pang of bitterness. Lu Mingfei looked a bit dejected.

"Sorry, boss, I was wrong."

Lu Ke sighed and handed over the file in his hand, "Take a look, and if there's no one you like, just forget it. When you're on break, you can go find Chen Wenwen, Su Xiaochang, or Liu Miaomiao. They're all normal girls."

Lu Mingfei flipped through the photos in the file, all the half-breeds were handsome men and beautiful women, each girl stunningly beautiful, but none gave him that heart-fluttering feeling, until he saw Zero's snow-white face on the page.

Russian girls had a pure beauty, crystal clear. When she held Lu Mingfei's hand and led him through the hail of bullets, he felt his heart skip a beat.

Even now, he couldn't forget the scene when they changed clothes. Zero took off her white gown with lace edges, her hair cascading down her fair back. Then, she extended her lotus-like hand and handed him the gown...

Wait, wait, wait! Let's not think about the part where he put it on himself.

Lu Mingfei touched his burning cheeks, unsure if it was desire or love, but Zero was indeed different from other girls.

"Not bad taste."

Noticing Lu Mingfei's gaze lingering on Zero's page, Lu Ke raised an eyebrow.

"This junior's bloodline is excellent, an A-Class, and her family seems to be descendants of Elizabeth I, which means she can trace her roots back to Queen Catherine. She might be a bit hard to pursue."

Lu Mingfei's mouth slightly agape as he listened. Zero did indeed give off a queenly aura at times, but he never imagined she was actually a princess! He quickly backed off, "Then forget it."

Lu Ke snorted, crossing his legs, his tone indifferent with a hint of disdain.

"Forget it? She's A-Class, but you're S-Class. She has the title of a princess, but the Romanov Dynasty has long perished. Cassel Academy is full of old-world royalty and nobility, and they're not any more noble than others. Zero is a big fish there, but you have me backing you up."

He glanced at the stunned Lu Mingfei, "Do you think your boss can't handle a mere royal family, or one that's already faded into history?"

Lu Mingfei was momentarily speechless. If anyone else said this, he'd think they were crazy, but when Lu Ke said it, it was different.

He could sense the indifference and certainty in Lu Ke's tone, a disregard that treated others as insignificant weeds, a sense of power that could casually manipulate the world.

Half-breeds had a civilized yet primal temperament, and their innate admiration for strength was deep-rooted. Suddenly, Lu Mingfei understood why his boss was so charismatic.

Even his casual words carried authority, making him feel powerful, and what woman wouldn't be infatuated with a man standing at the pinnacle of power and influence? Lu Mingfei suddenly recalled Zero's words to him.

"All living beings recognize the authority of power, Lu Mingfei. Do you want to experience what it's like to be in a position of power?"

"He stared blankly at his own hands.

Power and authority...?"

"But to forge a sword, one must be strong themselves. If Zero doesn't like you, I won't force the issue. So, you need to step up."

Lu Ke's voice snapped Lu Mingfei out of his thoughts. He came back to his senses, dazed for a few seconds, and smiled bitterly.

"But boss, I think Zero likes you. When she introduced me to you, she thought it made sense for you to have a harem because you're the Lion King, so all the lionesses should be yours. Everyone else should step aside..."

"You're getting off-topic here. My dormitory is always open to girls approved by Fingal." Lu Ke shrugged.

"But Zero hasn't come to report, which is a sign that she's rejecting my invitation. She's either not interested in romance or waiting for someone else, and I think it's you."

"Really?"

Lu Mingfei felt his heart skip a beat. "Boss, do you think I still have a chance?"

"Of course!"

The weakling's confidence was reignited, and he was determined to start training from now on, transforming his frail body into a more balanced and masculine figure.

..."

"No kisses and hugs from Athena, but there's a chance to get closer to her recently, a bit dangerous, it's up to you if you want to take it."

Lu Mingfei's eyes lit up. "What opportunity?"

Lu Ke raised an eyebrow, surprised that the weakling had such boldness.

He took off his sunglasses, and NoMa's figure appeared. The phone automatically dialed a number, displaying the name "Hilbert Jean Anhe" with a profile picture of a handsome, seductive old man.

The call connected quickly, and Anhe's voice came through.

"What can I do for you, dear Lu?"

"Principal, is there a backup team for the Gatekeeper Plan?"

"Of course, there's our other S-Class Lu Mingfei, but his teammates..."

"I think Zero is a good choice."

"Zero, you mean the new student with excellent bloodline? She's indeed impressive, but I'm not sure if she's had sufficient professional training."

"She should be able to handle it."

There was a moment of silence on the other end, "Lu, the Gatekeeper Plan is no joke. Are you sure she's up for the task?"

"I'll take care of your overdrawn bills this year."

"But..."

"Are you running out of that batch of wine in your room?"

"Well..."

"It's been a while since you added a new member to your dragon collection. I have a little something here, should I send it over?"

"..."

The other end fell silent.

The old principal was usually carefree, but he was particularly concerned about the Dragon King's affairs. Lu Ke raised an eyebrow, surprised that the principal hadn't budged with just a few words. He changed his tone.

"Hilbert Jean Anhe, why do you think Lu Mingfei, who also hasn't undergone training, can handle infiltrating the Dragon Tomb of the Bronze and Fire King? You're not hiding anything from the Board of Directors, are you?"

Asking as a member of the Board, Anhe remained silent for a moment before finally relenting.

"Alright, Zero was actually on the list initially."

"I know, it's just a precaution."

Lu Ke smiled, "The funds will be transferred shortly. I'll have someone deliver the wine and the collection to you later, enjoy yourself, Principal."

"You little rascal..."

The other end of the line let out a helpless laugh, half-scolding, before hanging up.

Lu Mingfei, standing by, was stunned. The boss truly lived up to his reputation, able to directly converse with the principal and influence major plans. But the problem was...

"Boss, you just mentioned diving? I don't know how to dive."

"You can learn. No one is born knowing everything."

Lu Ke patted Lu Mingfei's shoulder, "Do you know about the Bridge Effect? In dangerous situations, people get nervous, blush, and their hearts race. It's the easiest time for love to blossom. Seize the moment and win her over."

"So, boss, will you teach me personally?"

"What are you thinking? I'm busy playing games, hanging out with girls, discussing life philosophies with my girlfriends, and researching alchemy. Where would I find the time to personally train you?"

Lu Mingfei looked at Lu Ke with a mournful expression, "But what if I accidentally get wet during training and turn into a mermaid? I can't let others see me like that."

"Just find someone like you to teach you."

"Caesar needs to train himself, and our relationship is just okay. What about Chu Shixiong... Can he dive?"

Lu Ke shook his head, "I know someone who can. That person was once an elite among elites, having completed various high-difficulty missions. Diving is a small matter for them, and they're very close to you."

"But a mermaid's appearance can't be shown to others!"

"You foolish child."

Lu Ke's tone turned persuasive, whispering like a devil.

"Don't forget we still owe NoMa a few favors..."

...

An hour later,

"Ooooooohhhhhh!!!!!"

Fingal's mother-like shriek echoed through the hot springs room of Norton Hall.

(End of Chapter)

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