Dragon Raja: Dragon Slaying Begins with System Hosting

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What does Kassel College want?

“Dragon King, Dragon, Nibelungen,” Angers said.

"So expensive?"

The system immediately knew that this deal was absolutely unfair; one Philosopher's Stone could only kill one dragon.

While theoretically it's possible to have a chicken-and-egg scenario, using the killed dragons to make more Philosopher's Stones, isn't that just nonsense?

Angers said, "I just said one out of three."

The system replied: "I was just saying that choosing one out of three is expensive, Principal. No matter which one it is, they are all things that are extremely rare in the world. Although the Philosopher's Stone is rare in the world, it should not be as valuable as this information, right?"

The fact that the Secret Society family could each give a Philosopher's Stone to the Kassel College proves that they still have some, and that Angers could sell it to them means they have even more.

The Secret Society is not an unbreakable alliance; families can leave and join. So, these families must also possess the Philosopher's Stone.

Anyway, there should be quite a lot in stock.

"Transactions are never absolutely fair; they only depend on demand."

"I understand. So, Principal, how many Philosopher's Stones can you offer in this trade? By the way, I need some information on how to use the Philosopher's Stones."

Angers remained silent for a long while after hearing the systematic explanation, because the other party's tone was a bit... After learning the exchange terms, they even asked him how many Philosopher's Stones he could offer in the trade...

"How many Philosopher's Stones I can offer depends on how valuable your information is."

Angers said, "As for the information on the use of the Philosopher's Stone, there is only one: when the Philosopher's Stone is extracted, although it has the ability to kill dragon spirits, it also has the weakness of physical bullets and can be destroyed by external forces."

"So it can only be used for sneak attacks?" Upon hearing this, the system felt that this thing had become somewhat useless.

Catching bullets with bare hands and dodging bullets is something that even a dragon, let alone any hybrid with a strong physique, can do.

It can only be used as a support, to forcefully hold down the dragon's head and finish it off with the Philosopher's Stone when the battle is at a stalemate.

“Yes, so what kind of information do you have on hand right now?” Angers asked.

"Let me think about it."

"it is good."

After the call ended, the system waited for a long time, but Angers didn't call back to ask Lu Mingfei what he thought. It was clear that the other party wasn't in a hurry at all.

The Philosopher's Stone is very useful if you have enough of it and a high enough margin for error; if you only have one, its use will be very limited...

We must seize that fleeting opportunity, because it's not easy to catch bullets while holding a dragon's head down. Being so close to a dragon makes it easy to be injured by its massive, wall-like body.

At least three are needed? Three strikes and you're out. If you miss this opportunity three times, the henchman who fired the shot might as well die. If you can't deal with the dragon after three attempts, you might as well just run away.

[...So, which should I sell: the dragon from Bronze City, Odin from Sea City, or the news about Nibelungen?...]

[...If we sell the matter of Bronze City to Angers, Angers will definitely not hesitate to mobilize the people of Kassel College to besiege Bronze City and that dragon...]

Based on Kassel College's previous performance, even if this dragon were to emerge and challenge them to a final battle, they would most likely be unable to deal with it unless they could seize an opportunity to use the Philosopher's Stone to kill it...

The system wanted to shift the blame elsewhere, sending the people from Kassel College to their deaths to lure the dragon out of Bronze City, and then sending its own people in to raid Bronze City.

Then they discovered that Bronze City was producing gold, so they killed off the rest of the people from Kassel College and took Bronze City for themselves.

Before Lu Mingfei could stand it any longer, the system corrected this possibility. It was too difficult to kill someone completely by shooting them in the back and silencing them. Kassel College would definitely have to contact the college headquarters regarding the Three Gorges operation.

At worst, they could report it to the authorities and have them take over. The authorities have a different status and stance, and Kassel College can talk to them, unlike those who resort to underhanded tactics who have no chance of negotiation.

Whether Bronze City can actually deliver the goods is another question. A while has passed; perhaps the dragon has lowered its guard. Maybe we should send a few assassins to probe again...

However, how to pry open the door is a problem. Although Bronze City has a door, it is usually closed.

The system felt that the time had come for its temporary workers to demonstrate their loyalty.

Since there's a way, we can try to find it.

[...And Odin's Nibelungen requires Odin to open the gate for anyone to enter. Without Odin opening the gate, no one can enter Nibelungen, and the host will most likely be unable to enter Odin's Nibelungen either...]

Since we can only look and not touch, it's not a big loss to sell it. However, if this news leaks to Kassel College, it might lead to a situation where those with spies within Kassel College hear about it and focus their attention there.

However, the Dragon King is already in a standoff there, and it could be turned into ruins at any moment. If more hybrids and dragons come along, it will only add to the burden.

The system called Angers: "Headmaster, I have information about the Nibelungen and a dragon king here. I wonder how many Philosopher's Stones they're worth?"

"Is that Nibelungen the dragon king's?" Angers asked.

Chapter 192 Xia Mi's Home

Angers asked the precise question of whether the Dragon King and Nibelungen were one entity, since the price of one target is different from that of two targets.

"Is Nibelungen, where the Dragon King resides, even more expensive?" the system asked.

“That’s a Nibelungen with a dragon living inside, and a Philosopher’s Stone,” Angers said. “I really can’t offer any more. Those families in the Secret Society are all very stingy; they won’t give me an extra Philosopher’s Stone.”

“This is Nibelungen and a Dragon King!” the system bargained. “Not only can it confirm the existence of Nibelungen, but it also comes with a Dragon King that is extremely rare in the world. You’re underestimating the Dragon King by only giving it one Philosopher’s Stone? I think it’s worth at least three.”

Angers said, "The Dragon King won't come out to negotiate, but I really can't afford to give you three Philosopher's Stones, at most two. I'll exchange the one from the Academy and the information for one of them, and I'll keep one to deal with the Dragon King. This is my bottom line. If you think the price is right, send me the information, and I'll send someone to check it. Once it's clear that there are no problems, I'll pay you immediately."

Two Philosopher's Stones are a bit below my expectations of three... The Serpent Clan has a hybrid with the Word of Judgment, but Judgment only hits the target precisely. The dragon's body is so big that it must pass through the dragon's brain with absolute accuracy.

If necessary, one can be equipped on that hybrid, and the remaining one... Xia Mi?

Xia Mi's bloodline strength is undeniable, and her learning ability is also strong. With some practice, she should be able to master the sniper rifle very quickly.

After analyzing and allocating the bullets, the system sold Odin and Nibelungen's information without hesitation.

“I’ll have someone investigate. If there are no problems, I’ll immediately request that it be delivered to you,” Angers said.

"Ok."

After the Philosopher's Stone bullet issue was resolved, the system immediately sent a message to Xia Mi: "Practice your marksmanship. I'm about to entrust you with an important task."

With the Philosopher's Stone almost obtained, the system thinks it's time to start planning the Bronze City.

After the orders were issued, the mixed-race men under Lu Mingfei's command began to take action.

This mission was not sudden. The system no longer needed Su Enxi's help and instead began to manage the overall situation and get things done through its own people.

Upon seeing the message, Xia Mi replied, "What marksmanship? Pistols, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, sniper rifles... or do I have to practice them all? That's a bit tight on time."

Lu Mingfei: "With a sniper rifle, you only have one chance to fire. You must hit a moving target 1 kilometer away every time."

Xia Mi: "Received, OK. It's not too much to ask Old Tang to carve an alchemical sniper rifle for me, is it?"

Lu Mingfei: "Of course."

……

After sending the relevant mission to explore the coastal area to his subordinates, Angers reviewed the online information that Norma had collected.

That seaside town has indeed had mirages appear online before, and they've reappeared in the last couple of days, with almost identical images...

"Odin, Nibelungen..."

Angers took a deep drag of his cigar smoke. This Nibelungen was so close, that even Lu Mingfei had been right under Odin's nose the whole time.

Did he only find out recently, or had he known all along? But why release the news now? Is it because he needs the Philosopher's Stone? Why would he suddenly need something like the Philosopher's Stone?

Slaying dragons? Odin?

After taking another deep puff of his cigar, Angers stood up, walked to the window, and glanced at the peaceful campus.

Lu Mingfei sold the information very thoroughly and in great detail, including the fact that his people had once entered Nibelungen.

The doors of Nibelungen can only be opened to the chosen ones. The frequent mirages these past few days—is it because Nibelungen is opening its doors to guests again…?

Perhaps we need to hold a Secret Society meeting and invite those old fogies to speak out. After all, the Dragon King is right in front of us, and we're also carrying the previously unproven Nibelungen. This is enough to make the Secret Society do everything in its power to win him over.

It's time to get those families to contribute something. Instead of everyone contributing a little and everyone being stingy and miserly, it's better to let them do their part.

……

As soon as Xia Mi got off the plane, she asked, "Boss, why did you suddenly make me practice shooting?"

"The Philosopher's Stone is on its way. I'm going to snipe that dragon in the Three Gorges Bronze City." The system said, "How's Old Tang doing today?"

The system shut down overnight last night, and Xia Mi only arrived in the capital tonight. Before coming to the capital, she met with Lao Tang.

"Old Tang looked pretty grim. He asked if I could transfer the receptionist he had arranged to work in another city. After asking for her opinion, I transferred her to the Three Towns area," Xia Mi said.

The system's business plan has begun to be rolled out, with branches in first-tier cities across the country. Transferring an ordinary person to the Three Towns area wouldn't even require asking Lu Mingfei, since they'd already been far from the core confidential area. The companies in the Three Towns area are doing legitimate business.

"Hmm." The system nodded.

This morning, Lao Tang called to ask Lu Mingfei about it. The system said they were looking for someone and a way to resolve the issue.

Old Tang said he wanted to leave Binhai, since if he couldn't beat them, he could at least run away.

But the system says: As Odin's target, do you think Odin would be happy if you escaped from here?

Old Tang thought it made sense. Odin now viewed him like prey in a hunting ground. As long as he stayed in the hunting ground, Odin would patiently wear him down. But once this prey tried to escape the hunting ground...

He said, "So boss, please find a way to save me..."

System: "We've already hired professionals to handle this."

Inform the Kassel College of this information, and have someone from the Kassel College come over. It's definitely a matter of having professionals handle things here!

"Where are you going to stay?" the system asked Xia Mi.

Xia Mi said, "The new house isn't finished yet, let's go back to the old neighborhood I used to live in."

"I thought you sold that house in the old neighborhood," the system said.

“Why would I sell it? It’s all money, not to mention the price is too low now, it’s a loss. Keeping it is fine, it won’t get in the way.” Xia Mi stretched as she spoke: “I’ve lived in that house for many years, and sometimes I feel that it’s pretty good. When I’m lonely and helpless, at least it gives me a place to sleep and shelter from the wind and rain.”

The system chuckled: "You're a nostalgic person too? How about you do what Uesugi Kotsugi did and just buy up the whole old area?"

Xia Mi shook her head: "Forget it, I don't have the means to be nostalgic. Once the new house is renovated and the price goes up, I'll just sell it."

The driver drove the car to the alley, but because of the size of the alley, the car couldn't go in.

As she opened the car door, Xia Mi asked Lu Mingfei, "You can stop here. By the way, boss, would you like to come up for a bit? I've known you for so long, and you've been paying me for so long, but you've never been to my house before."

"Okay."

The system nodded, got out of the car with her, and walked into the old alley.

These old alleys in Beijing are indeed old. Since no developers have come to develop them, apart from the newly paved Youbai Road, they have basically maintained their appearance from decades ago.

As they passed by the gate of a courtyard, Xia Mi introduced them, saying, "These are siheyuan (traditional courtyard houses). I don't know if you've seen any related TV shows? Several or even a dozen families are crammed together, each with their own room. Having this room means you have a household registration, and a household registration in the capital is very valuable."