Dragon Raja: Dragon Slaying Begins with System Hosting

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"Um... um... um..." Lu Mingfei paused, seemingly wanting to speak but not daring to, and embarrassed to say it.

Lu Mingze said nonchalantly, "Brother, just say it. Anyway, you don't really trust me. Just consider what I said as pure nonsense."

Lu Mingfei said, "If humans were empty-handed, they wouldn't be able to stand at the top of the food chain. They might be able to occupy a place in the Earth's natural ecosystem, but they could never become the dominant species on Earth. So people picked up sticks and stones, and later sharpened swords, axes, and eventually cannonballs and guns. Only then did humans truly establish themselves at the pinnacle of nature. Without external aids, humans could not have become so powerful. External aids are also part of human strength."

“Brother, what you said makes a lot of sense, but you don’t understand the difference between you and ordinary humans, the difference between that dirty thing and guns and ammunition.” Lu Mingze sighed.

He said, "When humanity, which stands at the top of the Earth's ecological niche, engages in civil war, you can't stop others from shooting at you. The only thing you can do is lay down your weapons. That's the only choice you can be sure of. As for whether others shoot or not, that's their choice. Do you think that's safe enough for you?"

Lu Mingfei glanced at the refreshed system analysis log and said, "That's because humans and dragons are different. Guns and ammunition can make all living beings equal. Even an emperor or leader of a country, even a human with extraordinary intelligence, will still die from a single bullet! But I'm not an ordinary human! When I have absolute power in my own hands, I can attack and defend. When others attack, I defend, and then I counterattack..."

Lu Mingze shook his head: "Brother, there's no point in arguing about this issue. It's like whether a person grows or not; it's a question without a standard answer. Instead of racking your brains trying to argue with me and gain some advantage, you should find a way to grow and have more power."

Lu Mingfei smiled, revealing a set of bright white teeth: "But obtaining power from you is the simplest thing!"

"..." Lu Mingze helplessly shrugged again. He decided to give up the act.

"Given the changes in the situation and the current urgency, and considering your current predicament, brother, tell me, what do you want?"

Lu Mingfei replied without hesitation, "Dragon King level power."

Lu Mingze shook his head.

“You’re unwilling to give it? Then I’ll lower the price by one level…” Lu Mingfei continued to ponder.

“It’s not that I’m unwilling to give it to you, but there’s no power that’s compatible with your Dragon King level. You’ve recently been having people research how to transfer the royal power within the Dragon King’s Dragon Bone Cross to other creatures, but I can tell you clearly that you’re in conflict with these powers. Just like how a superior power will unhesitatingly overwrite a subordinate power, even if you absorb the Dragon King’s royal power, it will be used to feed the dogs.”

Lu Mingze said, "I don't know how that evil thing managed to control a portion of the power you should have possessed, but it's clear that it wasn't that powerful, capable of completely making up for your shortcomings... or rather, it never intended to make you perfect..."

How exactly Lu Mingfei released his Word of Power has always been a very puzzling question.

In his ordinary human form, Lu Mingfei is just a completely ordinary person, without any power derived from any bloodline. So, if he has no bloodline, how does Lu Mingfei activate his Word of Power?

Even Nidhogg couldn't avoid this hurdle. Just like when a person wants to grab something, they inevitably need to use the strength of their arms. No matter how advanced the technology is, they still need to reach out and grab something.

This power can be subtle and unique, but it can't leave no trace, can it?

Moreover, it's not just that filthy thing that can activate and manipulate the power of words; Lu Mingfei himself can also easily control the power of words...

"Have it?"

Lu Mingfei glanced at the system's analysis log.

That part of his power... I guess it refers to Dragon Runes and Word Power? Maybe with a little bit of alchemical talent too? After all, these are the only things he can offer right now, and the system has only obtained these things as well. It can't even bypass royal authority to activate King-level Word Power.

However, Lu Mingfei subconsciously believed that the system package hadn't lied to him! The system hadn't obtained that part of the power, which meant it simply hadn't obtained that part of the power!

“Hmm…” Lu Mingfei suddenly thought about it carefully and said to the system, “I think I understand why I can be so close to you, system, but I can never get along with this Lu Mingze.”

The system instantly analyzed his problem: "[...Because this system arrived first, appearing when the host was at his most helpless...]"

It's like the case studies I saw when I was studying how to write a novel. Why can the protagonist in the novel unconditionally trust the system and the old man?

At that time, the protagonist had nothing left to lose when suddenly a system and an old man appeared, helping him achieve a life-changing reversal and obtain everything he had never imagined... In ancient times, this protagonist should be called a suicide soldier! He would have to give his life to repay the system and the old man for their kindness.

In addition, the hosting system appeared before Little Devil, and its operation is more transparent. It doesn't make empty promises and focuses on being down-to-earth and taking things one step at a time. Lu Mingfei has personally witnessed all of this.

It was a complete annihilation of that little devil who started with riddles, especially since Lu Mingfei already had the system to rely on, and wasn't just a simple loser anymore.

Furthermore, once a person's impression is formed, it's not easy to break through and change it...

The system answered Lu Mingfei's question in a flash.

At this point, the only remaining point of contention was... Lu Mingfei didn't know where the hosting system came from, but he was pretty sure that the system didn't know where it came from either; it just suddenly installed and loaded itself onto Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingze, on the other hand, was different. He kept calling Lu Mingfei "brother," but in reality, he didn't lend a helping hand during the years when Lu Mingfei was most lonely and helpless.

Anyone who isn't an idiot could probably figure this out. So the real problem that makes Lu Mingfei unable to trust Lu Mingze lies with Lu Mingze himself!

For some reason, Lu Mingfei suddenly felt righteous when he thought about this.

After all, if the brothers should truly work together and be close, then it's all your fault, younger brother, for your messy actions that have made my life miserable and led to all these problems.

Lu Mingfei really wanted to say with a clear conscience: Lu Mingze, you owe me my youth!

But there's absolutely no way I could say something like that; it's just too mindless.

Although I do have a tiny share, the item is still in their hands. Right now, I'm begging them for something. The way they talk... isn't that just idiotic? Even a bedridden, vegetative person wouldn't do that!

Looking at the system's analysis, Lu Mingfei said, "Lu Mingze, my foolish little brother, you seem to have done something wrong."

"whats the matter?"

"It is because of this very, very important thing that we brothers have become suspicious and distrustful of each other."

"Did it teach you that?"

"This kind of thing isn't important, is it? What's important is what's between us. We brothers should indeed work together. You want to slay the dragon. I don't know what deep-seated hatred you have with the Dragon King, or rather, what we brothers have with the Dragon King, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to be a great hero who saves the world."

Lu Mingfei said confidently, "But what you've done has disappointed me greatly. If you had appeared 10 years earlier, accompanied me as I grew up, and helped me solve one problem after another, do you think I would not trust you?"

“Brother, what you’re saying doesn’t make me want to say it,” Lu Mingze said without hesitation. “The problem is, your brother is also stuck in a quagmire.”

Lu Mingfei seized the opportunity to ask, "How can you take Su Enxi and the others under your command?"

"Hehe..." Lu Mingze smiled at the sudden question, clearly not confused by Lu Mingfei's abrupt question.

After all, Lu Mingfei's sudden questioning was based on far too little groundwork.

"Brother, isn't this question just a prelude to finding the answer to the question that follows?"

Given Lu Mingfei's personality and his immature state, he might be that stupid, but the filth inside him shouldn't be that stupid.

"I don't care about traps or anything like that. I just want your attitude. You say the bond between us brothers is very deep, but where were you when I was ridiculed and bullied? You could go chasing girls and have three beautiful female subordinates by your side, but you wouldn't even come to see your brother. Do you really think the trust between us has reached that level?"

Lu Mingfei shrugged and said, "If you think beautiful women are more important, then I have nothing to say. In this respect, I really can't compare, and I should indeed lose."

“Brother, if you want to keep arguing like this, we’ll never finish. Just like you have your own plans now, I also have my own plans. People’s time and energy are limited. Even if I have 100 ideas, I need to have enough energy to do things.”

"Is the trust between us less important than those three women? You won't even say a word to me. That's as good as saying nothing. The so-called brotherhood is just a lie."

"Brother, if you're really angry, you should tell me to get out of here right now, instead of arguing with me like this."

"I'm just stating the facts..."

"..."

Lu Mingfei and the little devil argued for a while, but no matter how much he tried to persuade the little devil, he wouldn't fall for it and never strayed from the topic...

"What a waste of time..." Lu Mingfei curled his lip. "Whether he's a true brother or not, you'll know once you get him to give you 200 yuan."

Lu Mingze shrugged and said, "Brother, you're saying all this just to get a bigger benefit, right? Just say it directly. I can't give it to you, so I'll definitely refuse."

"I want everything."

"Then I can't give you anything..."

“You’re such a cheapskate…” Lu Mingfei said.

"It's not a matter of being stingy or not, but a matter of whether your brother is capable or not. If I were your brother, I would be capable of anything, and I wouldn't have to go through so much trouble and take such a long time to get things done."

"What I can give you, brother, is limited. Just like that Dragon King experience card that I painstakingly managed to get before, it was a rare and precious thing, meant to save your life."

Chapter 232 Constantine Returns

Lu Mingze spoke sincerely. He had managed to squeeze out the Dragon King trial card with all his might. For a very long time to come, he wouldn't be able to give his brother another one for free. After all, it wasn't something you could just pull out one and expect to get another one. By the time he got the first one, he had already exhausted all his resources.

Speaking of the Dragon King experience card... Lu Mingfei looked the little devil up and down, observing his eyes and demeanor. It seemed there was no reference value, after all, the little devil was a veteran actor. If you judged him based on these things, you would definitely be fooled by him.

After searching for a moment, Lu Mingfei asked, "So what can you give me now?"

This arguing isn't a solution. The little devil has been arguing with him for so long, it seems he's determined not to give him anything good. He has to get the good stuff in his hands first before he can talk about it anymore.

After thinking for a moment, the little devil said, "Hmm... I can finish Constantine ahead of time and give it to you, brother. What do you think? But if I finish Constantine ahead of time and give it to you, I won't be able to see you for a long time. I need to rest for a very, very long time."

Lu Mingfei asked, "What do you mean by 'a long period of time'?"

"At least a year or more, the exact length depends on the recovery. If the recovery takes a long time, you may not see me for several years."

"Why did it take so long?" Lu Mingfei asked, somewhat surprised.

The little devil is capable, that's undeniable, but how could it require so much effort to recreate a body for Constantine?

After all, this little devil is no pushover. Although he likes to create riddles, there is no denying that he does have some skills. At the very least, he is at the Dragon King level, and in many ways, he even surpasses the Dragon King.

"Brother, I'm really not omnipotent." The little devil had a bitter smile on his face. "In this world, there is virtue and there is loss. If you want to gain something, you must pay the price. If you are unwilling to pay the price, then I, your younger brother, will have to bear it all. Although I am stronger than you now, my strength is only very limited. You can run away and survive when facing a dragon king, but if I face a dragon king directly, I will really die."

"Um……"

Lu Mingfei was immediately caught in a dilemma, torn between giving up or not.

Is this little devil just trying to scare me? After all, this little devil has quite a history of being cunning and scheming, so I have to be careful. Maybe he's just trying to gain sympathy now?

But if the little devil really disappears for many years, that would be troublesome. It's undeniable that although the little devil likes to act mysteriously and likes to trick people, it does have a great role to play.

Even the system was reluctant to let the little devil go missing for many years.

After all, the only reliable information channel we have right now is this little devil. If the little devil falls into a deep sleep, who will fill this information gap?

The dragon king next to Lu Mingfei is still buried. No one knows what the dragon king is up to. What if it suddenly makes a move?

"Brother, are you still hesitating?" Lu Mingze spread his hands. "This matter isn't that complicated. As long as you continue to grow, it doesn't matter whether you need me or not. If you're not very confident in yourself, then you do need me to help you. Of course, the key is always you, brother. If you grow, it doesn't matter whether I disappear or not. If you don't grow, then I'll just mess with him for a few more years, and then go to my death with you in a few more years."

Lu Mingfei couldn't help but ask with a touch of heartache, "Could you give me more before you disappear? Even with Constantine in hand, Norton might not be completely obedient, and we don't know when Norton will wake up from Old Tang's embrace... Could you give me that 'Alchemy: Origins' book?"

While he was giving emotional speeches, Lu Mingfei went to get him to produce more... Lu Mingze smiled and said, "The Alchemy: Origins isn't something you can learn immediately just by giving it to your brother. Besides, if you had Constantine, you'd be riding high all the way, wouldn't you?"

That seems to make sense, after all, Constantine also knows alchemy. Lu Mingfei himself doesn't really need to know alchemy himself. As long as someone around him knows it, and then he can command that person, that's enough—not seeking possession, but seeking to use it for his own purposes.

Lu Mingfei asked again, "Really? You really will disappear for a long time after you take out Constantine?"

“I’m not lying to you.” The little devil shook his head repeatedly and said, “Recreating life can indeed be achieved in alchemy. It’s simple to merge other lives and memories into a new body. But the problem is that both of these require a lot of effort to achieve. In comparison, it is indeed a bit tiring for me to create a life out of thin air, a life with the Dragon King’s memories.”

"Then let's give it a try." Lu Mingfei nodded after receiving confirmation.

What's with the little devil being so sentimental? He's babbling on and on, and I can't understand a word he says. After all, Lu Mingfei doesn't have any deep connection or brotherhood with him, so he has no memory of it at all and is completely unmoved.

"Okay, I'll be able to send the reborn Constantine to your house soon. Remember, brother, don't let anyone around you know that this is Constantine, except for Old Tang."

After saying that, the little devil left decisively and disappeared immediately.

As for what the other party said at the end, Lu Mingfei could understand it, after all, there was a Dragon King lurking by his side...

A strange light flashed in Lu Mingfei's eyes, and then he asked the system, "System, the little devil didn't expose that Dragon King to me directly. Could it be that he wants to use that Dragon King as a whetstone for me?"

[...the probability of this happening is almost 40%...]