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"If it were me, what would I do?" is the most genuine thought in the students' hearts.
Even last-minute cramming can be effective, and martial arts and cold weapon classes are almost always packed with people, while training rooms are extremely difficult to find a spot for.
Even the slightest improvement might become a bargaining chip for survival in the upcoming war!
"It's become like this since news of Leviathan spread completely, it feels a bit unfamiliar."
If Cao Han hadn't appeared, Fingel would still be the same颓废 and 落废 version of himself.
No matter how you look at it, they are the "wolf-like" students who can keep going until they break records by repeating grades, and they are also the ones who can best feel the changes in the spirit and morale of the students in the school.
The truth may be blunt, but it is the most hurtful.
Reality is often cruel; it's quite possible that these people's efforts will be in vain compared to the first generation of Dragon Kings...
Worthless!
A large-scale AOE spell will fall like wheat, cutting down a large swathe of crops.
"If I don't do something, I probably won't forgive myself," Fingel muttered to himself, as if answering something.
In these students, he saw his own past self reflected.
How spirited and ambitious "Finger" was when he first stepped into Kassel College.
The results of it?
However, reality gave him a severe setback, a fall that left him devastated and unable to recover.
Humans are emotional beings, not cold machines. No matter how much physical strength one has, or how seemingly limitless one's physical strength may be, mental fatigue is a very real thing.
The news of Cao Han's return to school was known immediately to both Principal Angers and his mentor Schneider. However, everyone, including the two of them, maintained a rare tacit understanding and refrained from disturbing him.
A sense of belonging, though seemingly intangible and ethereal, actually plays a crucial role.
This is also one of the issues that Angers and Schneider are most concerned about.
Strictly speaking, Cao Han spent less than a month at Kassel College in total, so it's highly unlikely that he developed any sense of belonging.
money?
With assets exceeding 60 billion yuan, Cao Han wouldn't be exaggerating to say he no longer worries about money.
status?
He's already an honorary board member, and his Level 2 authority is equivalent to that of a group of tenured professors in the school, or even comparable to his mentor, Schneider.
that power?
To put it bluntly, given Cao Han's abilities, if he were willing to go solo, a large number of "politicians" would immediately be willing to invest in him, at which point power would be nothing more than a byproduct.
Besides, having power means having money.
After much deliberation, they realized they couldn't really offer Cao Han anything substantial, so they could only focus on the details of daily life—what's commonly known as...
Play the emotional card.
"what."
Cao Han, carrying a duffel bag in one hand and a black knife in the other, had just pushed open the long-unseen dormitory door when he was surprised by what he saw.
In the very center of the dormitory, a huge, deep blue box lay flat.
Although the azure blue box is currently closed, he can immediately recognize what is inside from the box's "Size" and the spear and rose embellishment pattern printed on its surface.
Unsurprisingly, it was the Spear of Longinus that was found in Portofino.
Judging from the enormous size of this spear, it was not a weapon that a human could wield from the very beginning of its forging; its length is at least twice that of Cao Han combined.
Even if Cao Han could wield it with his immense strength, it would be like a child playing with a big gun, which would be comical and have no practical significance.
Therefore, he never mentioned the ownership of the spear to Principal Angers.
Or, to put it another way, it would be acceptable to entrust the research of ancient weapons like these to the alchemy master, vice principal, the Night Watchman, or the group of madmen in the equipment department.
Unexpectedly, Principal Angers silently claimed the Spear of Longinus as Cao Han's spoils of war. The moment it was brought back to the school along with the second-generation dragon body, he arranged for it to be taken out, packed, and placed in Cao Han's dormitory.
It's obvious that even the box is specially made, with a dedicated fingerprint recognition system.
When Cao Han pressed his thumb on it.
With a "click," the lock automatically closed, and the box's built-in mechanism opened the lid, revealing the Spear of Longinus lying quietly inside, with the mottled bloodstains on the spearhead clearly visible.
Cao Han said he was just curious, and then, as if possessed, he reached out and grabbed the handle of the Spear of Longinus. The next second, he used his biceps to lift the spear into his hand.
The Spear of Longinus, which seemed to possess a weight that no human could bear, was held gracefully in Cao Han's hand. After weighing the spear briefly, he realized that he had been somewhat presumptuous. Weapons like this could not be wielded by brute force alone.
"Boss Cao, I'm coming in... Holy crap!!! What is this thing?"
As soon as Fingel pushed open the door, he was so shocked by what he saw that his mouth could almost fit an egg. The exaggeratedly long spear looked so terrifying that even from this close distance, he could clearly feel the blood and gore emanating from it.
This alone tells you that it's not just a showpiece, but a real weapon.
"Super Saiyan? Warrior of the Empire of Light from Nebula M87? Tell me, I'm mentally prepared to accept your alien identity, Boss Cao!"
Cao Han knew, of course, that Fingel was joking, and said in an annoyed tone, "Sorry, you're wrong. Actually, I'm a Kryptonian prince who was stranded on Krypton. Now, all you need to do is VIP 50 to activate the spaceship back to Krypton."
"Once I return to Krypton and inherit the throne, I will lead the army to completely conquer Earth. How about I appoint you as my Grand General then?"
The result was a disdainful look from Fingel: "Your crazy Thursday writing style is a bit outdated."
After this round of banter, Cao Han shifted his gaze away from the Spear of Longinus and realized that his dormitory, which he hadn't returned to for over a month, was still clean and tidy, spotless.
Has anyone come into my dorm room to help clean?
"Probably not. Student dormitories are students' private property, and generally the school will never allow anyone to enter them without permission or authorization," Fingel replied without hesitation.
Having spent four years at Kassel College, he's a seasoned veteran, so he knows this basic common sense.
"Who cleans my dorm room? It's been almost a month since I left, and it's still spotless."
"Oh, I thought you were going to say something, if that's it..."
As he spoke, Fingel patted his puffed-out chest vigorously, raising his chin slightly with a "waiting for you to praise me" expression.
"In my hometown, there's a saying: 'Those who offer unsolicited kindness are either up to no good or are thieves.' Which one applies to you?"
“How could I be that kind of person!” Fingel hurriedly defended himself. “After learning from Lucy Pallas that you were coming back, I immediately asked Professor Schneider for your dormitory key card and went in to clean your living room.”
As for the bedroom, there's nothing we can do about that.
Even if Fingel had twice the courage, he wouldn't dare to enter Cao Han's bedroom without permission.
Who knows if there's some earth-shattering code hidden inside? If it's discovered, I might be killed to silence me.
Despite his seemingly carefree demeanor, Fingel is actually quite perceptive.
Everyone has their own secrets, and he has one too, and he believes Cao Han must have one as well.
If we were to delve into the details, not only would we be unable to maintain our current relationship, but we might even become complete enemies.
"Thank you~"
Cao Han wasn't the kind of person who would bite the hand that feeds him, so he naturally understood that Fingel was only trying to help him in any small way he could, even if it was just a trivial matter.
Most people's pride is outwardly displayed, but Finger was the other extreme, reserved to the point of being ingrained in his very being.
This manifests as a reluctance to incur debts of gratitude that cannot be repaid.
Speaking of this trip away from school, Cao Han was indeed somewhat exhausted, with one task after another leaving him little time to catch his breath.
After returning to the dormitory, I suddenly had an urge to sleep like a log!
……
Silent all night.
The next day.
A ray of warm sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains onto Cao Han's face, which was not stunning at first glance but became more and more elegant the more you looked at it.
After a quick wash, he stepped out of his dormitory wearing a light green Kassel College uniform.
Cao Han had not forgotten the notification he received from Norma last night.
The notification was that Principal Angers invited him to afternoon tea the next day, also known as "Principal's Afternoon Tea".
The first time attending the event, one might feel it's an honor, and experience novelty and anticipation.
Cao Han felt nothing when he was invited for the second time.
However, every student he encountered on his way through the campus would invariably stand at attention and salute him.
Perhaps it was spontaneous on the students' part that they recognized Cao Han after learning he had been chosen to fight the highly suspected first-generation Dragon King.
Driving this powerful body comes at a price; the energy required is unimaginable for most hybrids.
Cao Han, who was already quite hungry when he woke up, had no idea how to write the word "polite".
Upon entering the principal's office, seeing the various exquisite afternoon tea snacks laid out on the table, he immediately began to eat with both hands without saying a word.
"The plan to subdue Leviathan, the king of the sea and water, is basically complete. Board member Gattuso has provided the school with a nuclear-powered icebreaker to help your main squad defend the area near Greenland."
Angers didn't mind the boy's very unrefined eating habits at all; instead, he thoughtfully poured a cup of Ceylon tea and placed it in front of him.
"The Gattuso family? Would they really be so kind? Could they be plotting something against me?"
Cao Han's mouth was full of pastries, and he spoke indistinctly.
"No. We can reasonably suspect that the board members have ulterior motives in the war against the dragons, but I am not worried about their determination to slay the dragons!"
Since you've encountered doomsday groups in Siberia, you should understand their core tenets.
If the board members didn't have the conviction to slay the dragon, they could have simply chosen to stand by and do nothing.
After a moment's thought, Cao Han nodded in agreement with the reasonable explanation given by Principal Angers.
Chapter 176 Reasonable Speculations That Are Infinitely Close to the Truth
Hiccup~~~
A whole table full of exquisite tea and snacks went into Cao Han's bottomless stomach.
"I really envy you young people, you have such good appetites."
"Don't flatter me, Principal Angers. I've gotten a lot of inside information about you from Senior Finger. I wouldn't say you eat three cows a day, but with your robust physique, eating one would be a piece of cake."