The four-person team quickened their pace, swiftly leaving the core area of ​​the mountain range. As they retreated further, the tremors gradually subsided, and the air returned to a semblance of calm. However, despite successfully thwarting the dragon remains' resurrection plan, a heavy, unsettling feeling lingered in their hearts. The Camarilla clearly had no intention of giving up; the challenges ahead would be even more dangerous.

“We have temporarily broken free from the Camarilla’s control, but this battle is not over,” Tian said with a hint of calm. “Although the dragon remains have been destroyed, the Camarilla’s conspiracy is far from over.”

“Yes,” Chu Zihang said in a low voice, “This time we stopped their resurgence, but they may already have a bigger plan. The Camarilla will not give up easily.”

Caesar flicked the blood off his hands, a contemptuous smile on his face. "This battle was indeed thrilling. The Camarilla dared to use dragon remains so directly; it seems they're no longer hiding anything. It's a pity we acted too quickly and prevented them from completing their plan."

Lu Mingfei wiped the sweat from his forehead and couldn't help but sigh, "We were almost crushed by the resurrected dragon remains this time, but luckily we stopped it in time. But for some reason, I have a feeling that things are far from simple."

Tian Shen gave him a deep look, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Your intuition is right, Lu Mingfei. Things are far more complicated than we anticipated. The combination of the Camarilla and the dragon remains must be part of a larger conspiracy. Now, the only thing we can do is return to the academy, take this intelligence back, and search for clues."

The four finally reached the outer edge of the mountains. When they returned to the command vehicle, everyone looked somewhat tired, but their eyes still held unresolved doubts and a sense of tension. The driver quickly drove back to the academy, the scenery rushing past the window. Night had fallen, and everything outside was shrouded in dim light.

Upon returning to the academy, the four showed no signs of relaxation, heading straight to the intelligence room in the command center to report on the details of the mission. As they entered the command room, the vice principal was already standing in front of the large screen, awaiting their report.

"You're back." The vice-principal glanced at the four of them, a hint of worry in his eyes. "How is the situation? Was the resurrection of the dragon remains stopped?"

“The situation is complicated,” Tian replied succinctly. “We have successfully thwarted the plan to revive the remains, but the Camarilla have clearly prepared a deeper conspiracy. The revived dragon remains are just one link in the chain; the dangers that follow will be even more difficult to deal with.”

The vice-principal frowned slightly: "The Secret Society is so audacious as to dare to conduct this kind of manipulation right under our noses. Have you discovered any other clues?"

Chu Zihang handed the report to the vice principal: "We have discovered that the Camarilla is not merely manipulating the dragon remains; their goals are far more complex. Judging from their rituals, the resurrected dragon remains are not the ultimate objective, but rather part of a deeper plan."

“That’s highly likely.” The vice principal took the document and pondered for a moment. “It seems we underestimated the Camarilla’s capabilities. They clearly have enough means to manipulate the dragon remains. If they can draw power from the dragon remains, their next move will be very unpredictable.”

Tian's gaze sharpened: "Moreover, we don't fully understand Xia Mi's true purpose yet. Her appearance may be an important clue. Her actions seem to show concern for us, but the hidden aura around her cannot be ignored."

"Xia Mi?" The vice principal frowned slightly. "Do you think she's involved in this incident?"

“Her identity is not simple,” Chu Zihang continued. “She has been in contact with us and knows much more than she says, and her purpose remains unclear. It’s impossible that she’s just trying to establish contact with us.”

Caesar curled his lip: "Of course we know she's not simple, after all, her 'human identity' is deceptive enough. However, now is not the time to consider her, the Camarilla is the most important enemy."

The vice-principal nodded: "I understand your concerns. But the most urgent task now is to keep up with the Camarilla and prevent them from launching a similar resurrection ritual again. At the same time, the higher-ups at Kassel College are continuing to investigate Xia Mi's background to understand her true purpose."

"Can we get more information from her?" Lu Mingfei suddenly asked, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. "She always seems to be around us. I feel like she's 'observing' us. Maybe she can give us some direct clues."

The vice principal pondered for a moment: "Your idea is not without merit. Since Xia Mi has some connection with the Secret Society, she must know more information that we do not yet have. You can try to contact her, but be careful, her attitude may change."

Tian nodded: "We will handle this carefully. For now, our task is to thwart the Secret Society's resurgence plan. As for Xia Mi, we will continue to observe her."

The vice-principal nodded, his expression turning serious: "Very good. You've done a great job. The college will continue to support your operations, but remember, the Camarilla will not give up easily. Your mission is far from over."

As the report concluded, the four-person team stood up, preparing to leave the command center. Although the mission was temporarily over, everyone knew that the real challenge had just begun. The shadow of the Camarilla still loomed over them, and Xia Mi's true identity and purpose remained a mystery.

"Let's go," Tian said softly, his gaze resolute.

“This battle is far from over.” Chu Zihang followed closely behind, his eyes flashing with determination.

Caesar shrugged, a slight smile playing on his lips. "This is getting more and more interesting. Hopefully, the next mission will be even more challenging."

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath, then raised his head and looked straight ahead: "No matter what, we must stop the Camarilla's plan and protect the future of humanity."

The four walked out of the command room side by side, embarking on a new combat journey. The road ahead was still full of thorns and unknowns, but they were prepared to meet the more complex challenges that lay ahead.

As the four-person team left the command center, the night deepened over the academy, a silent oppressive atmosphere filling the air. Although they had successfully prevented the dragon remains from reviving, a lingering sense of unease remained; the threat that had never truly dissipated seemed to constantly haunt them. Each of them understood that the real challenge had only just begun, and this time, their enemy was far more complex than simply the Camarilla.

Tian walked steadily at the head of the group, his gaze deep and complex. Even facing the impending challenge, he remained calm, but his heart was already churning with turmoil. Since coming into contact with the dragon remains, Tian's consciousness and thoughts had begun to undergo subtle changes—an inexplicable sense of oppression seemed to spread from the depths of his heart, as if he were being slowly eroded by some invisible force.

This change was initially subtle, and even Tian himself didn't notice it. But as the mission progressed, he increasingly felt that something was wrong with him. Whenever he calmed down, uncontrollable emotions would surface in his mind, and fragments of his memories seemed to begin to blur, as if being swallowed by some vast darkness.

"Tian, ​​what's wrong with you?" Chu Zihang's voice broke the silence.

Tian was jolted awake, snapping back to reality. He looked at Chu Zihang with a somewhat confused expression: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about something." His voice was low, as if he was forcing himself to regain his composure.

Chu Zihang didn't ask any more questions, but his eyes remained alert. Over the past few days, Tian's changes had become increasingly apparent. Although he still maintained his strong command abilities, the occasional emotional fluctuations he revealed made Chu Zihang uneasy.

Caesar, however, had fewer concerns and casually patted Lu Mingfei on the shoulder: "Look, the sky is acting mysterious again. Don't worry too much about it. People like him just carry too much responsibility and are under too much pressure."

Lu Mingfei wanted to laugh, but a complex expression appeared in his eyes. He looked at Tian, ​​a vague sense of unease rising in his heart. In the past few days, Tian's condition had become increasingly strange, especially when facing the power of the dragon remains; his reaction was somewhat abnormal.

Meanwhile, deep in the mountains, in an ancient ruin, the power of Jormungandr, the king of the land and mountains of the dragon race, began to quietly awaken. It was a powerful will, deeply buried within the endless ages, only slowly being awakened when the Camarilla initiated the resurrection ritual. Jormungandr's power, dormant for millennia, had long transcended the limitations of time and space. It was not merely the remains of the dragon race, but a symbol of an ancient era—the existence that wielded "power."

As the resurrection ritual began, Jormungandr's will quietly began to infiltrate the surrounding environment. Its power was immense, even exceeding the limits of the dragon remains themselves. It did not merely exist within the physical body, but exerted its influence on a deeper spiritual level. The Camarilla may not have realized that their actions were not simply about awakening a relic, but rather a struggle against the ancient will of the dragons.

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