"The academy head is already convening the family's top leaders to make the next steps," Chu Zihang said, his eyes shining with determination. "We can no longer ignore the momentum of the dragon clan's resurgence. We must destroy them completely before they complete their plans."

"Their true goal may be more complex than simply reviving the dragon race itself," Tian replied in a low voice, his gaze slightly grave. "The power of the dragon race is not simply about resurrection or destruction; they seem to be searching for some kind of resonance, an ultimate power that can completely break the seal."

Chu Zihang's eyes sharpened further. "You mean... they're not just trying to revive the dragon race, but to completely break down the boundaries between dragons and humans?"

Tian nodded, a cold light flashing in his golden eyes. "Dragon's Tears, the Power of Slumber—these powers may seem independent, but they could actually be part of a larger plan by the Dragon Clan. The Hermes family is attempting to break the seal and allow the true power of the Dragon Clan to reappear in the world."

“This means that our enemies are not just the Hermes family,” Chu Zihang said in a deep voice, his tone resolute. “There may be other dragon forces behind them.”

“That’s right, that’s why we must be extra cautious.” Tian calmly analyzed, his golden eyes flashing slightly. “The next operation may be even more dangerous, and we cannot let our guard down.”

As the two were talking, footsteps came from afar, and Lu Mingfei and Caesar appeared at the other end of the corridor.

Lu Mingfei still looked tense, as if he had never truly recovered from the mission, while Caesar wore his usual confident smile, as if all the crises were insignificant in his eyes.

“It seems you’re having a serious discussion.” Caesar approached with a smile, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two men. “I’d like to know what you’re planning.”

"Nothing special, just discussing how to completely eliminate the Hermes family," Chu Zihang replied coldly, his gaze still firm. "We can't afford to fail again in the next operation."

"Failure? That's not an option for us." Caesar scoffed, hands in his pockets, a hint of contempt in his eyes. "No matter how well those guys hide, they can't escape my gun."

Lu Mingfei stood to the side, his expression complicated. "I say... isn't the dragon race's resurgence getting more and more serious? Can we really handle these things?"

Tian glanced at him and said calmly, "We have no other choice."

"Ah, I know... but every time I feel like I'm just an observer." Lu Mingfei chuckled self-deprecatingly. "But still, I have to bite the bullet and go for it."

Caesar gently patted Lu Mingfei on the shoulder and laughed, "Don't worry, with us here, those dragons won't be able to cause any trouble."

The four walked side by side into the dean's office.

The office was dimly lit, and the dean was standing by the desk waiting for them. Several professors had also arrived, their expressions still solemn.

"The academy's leadership has made a decision," the academy headmaster said in a deep voice, his gaze lingering on each person for a moment. "Based on the intelligence you provided, the dragon race's revival plan is no longer limited to the Hermes family. We must take a larger-scale operation to completely thwart their plan."

“The Hermes family’s power has been exposed, and there is a strong possibility that other dragon forces are manipulating them from behind,” Tian said calmly, his golden eyes flashing slightly. “The power of the dragons is gathering, and we can’t delay any longer.”

The professors nodded and then showed a new map.

"Our latest intelligence indicates that the remaining forces of the Hermes family are secretly gathering in the western mountains, possibly preparing for a final ritual. We suspect that this operation may be the final step in reviving the dragon race."

“The western mountains…that’s another sealed area of ​​the Dragon Clan’s ruins.” Chu Zihang frowned, recalling the markings on the map. “They want to completely awaken the Dragon Clan’s power there.”

“Yes, we cannot let this ceremony go through.” The Dean nodded. “This operation is of utmost importance. The four of you will lead an elite squad there to completely thwart the enemy’s plans.”

Tian nodded slightly, the light in his golden eyes flashing once more, "This will be our last chance."

Caesar shrugged, his confident smile still on his face. "Well, it looks like our mission is getting more and more interesting."

Lu Mingfei still seemed nervous, muttering under his breath, "I have a feeling this matter will be even harder to handle than before..."

"No matter what, we cannot fail," Chu Zihang said coldly, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination. "This operation will determine the future of both humanity and the dragon race."

The academy dean nodded, a deep contemplation in his eyes. "The outcome of this war depends on you."

The four left the dean's office, but a tense atmosphere still lingered around them.

The dark clouds in the sky seemed to foreshadow an even bigger storm to come, and they knew that the upcoming battle would be their most difficult challenge yet.

"The western mountains... the sealed land of the dragon clan's ruins," Tian said in a low voice, a cold light flashing in his golden eyes. "This is our final battlefield."

Chu Zihang's gaze was resolute as he gripped the hilt of his knife tightly. "We cannot fail."

Caesar chuckled softly, his twin pistols already loaded. "Prepare for the final battle. The plan for the dragons' revival will end in our hands."

Although Lu Mingfei was still uneasy, he knew that he could not escape this battle no matter what. "Well... I have no other choice anyway."

The four of them regrouped and prepared to set off again, the lights of Kassel College shining brightly in the night.

The battle horn has sounded, and this time, they will face the ultimate conspiracy of the dragons' resurgence.

As night deepened, the sky above Kassel College remained filled with oppressive dark clouds.

The four-person team prepared for the upcoming decisive battle within the academy, the atmosphere tense and solemn. Lu Mingfei stood by his dormitory window, gazing at the darkness outside, his mind a jumble of emotions. He had always been the ordinary person pushed to the front lines, and no matter how terrifying the enemy, he felt he didn't belong to this world. The resurgence of the dragons, the Hermes family's conspiracy—all of this seemed unrelated to him, yet it had inextricably drawn him into it.

"What a nightmare," Lu Mingfei sighed, muttering to himself with a self-deprecating tone, "Why do all these unlucky things always happen to me?"

He looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes filled with confusion and weariness. The dormitory light was soft, but it made his face appear even more somber. He knew that tomorrow's battle might decide everything, but he also knew that the long-dormant "consciousness" within him was quietly awakening.

What are you afraid of now?

A familiar, deep voice echoed in his mind, a voice filled with mockery and indifference, as if it disdained all his cowardice. Lu Mingfei's heart skipped a beat. He knew where that voice came from—Lu Mingze, that other consciousness buried deep within him, that cold, powerful, even cruel being.

"Lu Mingze?" Lu Mingfei frowned slightly, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. "What are you planning now?"

"Don't play dumb." Lu Mingze's voice was cold and tinged with contempt. "You know perfectly well that this battle is beyond your capabilities. Your 'courage' and 'fighting spirit' are nothing but futile struggles. What makes you think you can win?"

“I…I don’t know, but I can’t give up.” Lu Mingfei’s voice trembled slightly as he looked at himself in the mirror, as if he were talking to another version of himself. “I can’t hold everyone back. Tian, ​​Chu Zihang, Caesar…they are all fighting desperately. I can’t back down.”

"Ha, you can't back down?" Lu Mingze's laughter was mocking. "How ridiculous. Do you think your existence is that important to them? They don't need you at all. You're just a burden, an insignificant pawn."

Lu Mingfei clenched his fists, his breathing becoming rapid. "No, I'm not a burden... I... I'm useful!"

"What use are you?" Lu Mingze sneered. "You're just a cowardly ordinary person. Every victory you've had is because someone saved you. You have no power to change anything. But I am the truly powerful one. I can give you power, I can help you defeat the dragons, I can make you a true hero!"

Lu Mingfei was torn by a fierce internal struggle. He knew Lu Mingze was right; he had always relied on others, barely surviving until now only thanks to the help of Tian, ​​Chu Zihang, and Caesar. But he didn't want to be that useless burden, didn't want others to bleed and sacrifice for him.

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