128: The true prophecy

"Han Fei, don't talk nonsense in court!"

The Chief Justice's wooden gavel fell heavily, striking the desk with a soul-stirring sound.

He was about to say something more, but then he saw Du Cheng's face collapse as he screamed hysterically.

"Why?! Where are my abilities? Hey, hey, company System, respond to me, damn it!"

This sudden turn of events left everyone present dumbfounded and astonished.

Previously, they had thought Han Fei's words were merely absurd ramblings.

But Du Cheng's almost complete breakdown now undoubtedly confirmed the truth of Han Fei's words.

But how was this possible?

How could a special professional, especially one hailed as the "child of prophecy," be so easily stripped of his professional status?

This was something that had never happened in all of history.

"What did you do?!"

The Chief Justice's voice trembled with anger, and his tone, as he questioned Han Fei, was filled with disbelief.

Clearly, everything Han Fei had just done far exceeded his expectations.

Han Fei smiled calmly and replied, "I didn't do anything; I merely showed you a fact. This guy isn't the child of prophecy, so there's no need for your 'ifs' anymore."

The Chief Justice's expression instantly froze, like a sky covered with dark clouds, terrifyingly gloomy.

He had never imagined that Han Fei possessed such methods.

Originally, he was indebted to the Du Family and had intended to use Du Cheng's identity as the "child of prophecy" to make Han Fei pay the price, no matter what, even if he was a B-Rank Expert.

But now that Du Cheng had lost this identity, and Han Fei had demonstrated the ability to casually dismiss other Cleaner professionals, coupled with his B-Rank Mage strength and incredibly fast progression speed, no matter how one looked at it, he seemed more like the child of prophecy.

The Chief Justice looked around, noticing many people scrutinizing him with suspicious eyes.

This doubt not only came from the onlookers, but even in the depths of his own heart, a hint of wavering had quietly emerged.

But then he thought of the one who had provided the information, and his eyes became incredibly firm again.

"Even if Du Cheng isn't the child of prophecy, Han Fei certainly isn't either."

At this moment, the spacious and solemn hall was so heavy with atmosphere it was almost suffocating.

The Chief Justice's brows were tightly furrowed, rising like two small Peaks, revealing an undisguised anger and worry.

"How should this be resolved now?"

He pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and his chest rose and fell with it.

Then he slammed the desk with a loud 'bang,' the sound so jarring it seemed to ripple through the air.

This sudden movement startled everyone present, and their gazes collectively focused on him.

"Bold Han Fei! How dare you so casually strip an important figure of my Dragon Kingdom of his Cleaner abilities? What is your intention?!"

"Don't you know how important Cleaner professionals are to the stability and development of our Dragon Kingdom right now?"

"By so easily dismissing a K3-level Cleaner professional, have you considered what a huge impact and chaos this action will bring to our social order?!"

Han Fei's expression remained unchanged, his eyes calm and profound. He was about to explain, but Adjutant Yang spoke first.

Adjutant Yang, with his upright posture, walked steadily to the center of the front hall and said in a calm but firm tone, "Chief Justice, please allow me to explain for Mr. Han. The reason he took such action was entirely to prove to you, and to everyone present, that Du Cheng is not the child of prophecy we were expecting."

"You should understand that if Mr. Han could not reveal the truth in time, then what awaited him would inevitably be the strict sanctions of Dragon Kingdom law. Therefore, I completely understand and support Mr. Han's action."

Soon after Adjutant Yang's words fell, a murmur arose in the hall, with discussions rising and falling.

Immediately following, representatives from several influential Families, such as the Wang Family and Li Family, rose one after another, expressing their support for Han Fei through their actions.

Although the Chief Justice's earlier doubts had planted seeds of suspicion in their hearts, facts witnessed firsthand often spoke louder than a thousand words.

It was no exaggeration to say that, even with the most critical eye, one had to admit that the strength and potential Han Fei currently displayed far surpassed any known individual suspected of being the "child of prophecy."

"No matter what, his casual stripping of Du Cheng's Cleaner identity is a blatant provocation and harm to our nation's Foundation!"

Looking at the other party's self-important expression, Han Fei's mouth curved into a playful smile, "It's just a Cleaner, is it that serious?"

The Chief Justice was furious, slamming his gavel, making the entire courtroom tremble: "The era of the double treasure chest is about to begin. Don't you know how important Cleaners are to our country?!"

Han Fei gently shook his head, a gesture full of disdain and mockery.

Then his gaze slowly swept over Adjutant Yang, who had previously stood firmly on his side, and several members of the Yang Family, including Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes.

"You, you, and you, I now formally declare that you have become temporary Cleaners of my company!"

His voice, though soft, was like a clap of thunder, exploding in everyone's heart.

The next moment, the eyes of those named by Han Fei suddenly widened, their faces filled with disbelief.

One of them slowly raised his right hand, and in his palm, a delicate and small trash can, as if alive, slowly rotated, emitting a faint green light.

"I... I've become a Cleaner professional?"

His voice trembled slightly, filled with incredulity.

One had to know that even for many of the high-ranking officials of the Dragon Kingdom present, becoming a Cleaner professional was not an easy feat.

"Me too!" another followed, his tone a mix of shock and excitement.

"Father, I can also use Cleaner abilities now!"

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong and the others beamed with irrepressible joy.

They unreservedly displayed this sudden "gift," as if they had received some sacred anointing.

The Chief Justice witnessed all of this, standing stunned on the spot, his mouth slightly agape, as if time had frozen at this moment.

The Du Family members also showed expressions of disbelief.

Their gazes shifted back and forth between Han Fei and the newly appointed Cleaners, filled with doubt and shock.

"He can not only dismiss people casually, but also make them Cleaners directly?!" someone exclaimed in a low voice, mixed with incredulity.

"It's fake, right?! How is this possible?!" another questioned, his tone full of confusion and disbelief.

However, no matter how much everyone doubted, the facts were right before their eyes.

Han Fei had easily transformed a group of people into temporary Cleaners, and seemingly without paying any price.

Based on this alone, even if Han Fei was not the child of prophecy, he was worthy of significant investment from everyone present.

Some farsighted individuals even saw the dawn of a new era.

A new chapter, full of infinite possibilities, personally opened by Han Fei!

"There's a bit of a problem with your choice of Chief Justice. Could he be a spy from another country?"

Han Fei spoke bluntly, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness and indisputability, "If I were the child of prophecy, I would definitely have a bad impression of the Dragon Kingdom because of him, and then..."

Although he didn't finish his sentence, everyone understood the implication.

The Great Prophecy Granny's prophecy clearly stated that one must maintain a good relationship with the child of prophecy.

Noticing the strange looks from those around him, the Chief Justice's face instantly turned ashen, his teeth grinding together, burning with anger yet utterly helpless.

After all, among those present, apart from the Du Family, almost everyone else stood with Han Fei.

Under the hostility of so many top Dragon Kingdom magnates, his identity as Chief Justice had already lost its former authority and efficacy, becoming fragile and vulnerable.

Soon, the news spread like wildfire, rapidly reaching the Peak of power in the Dragon Kingdom, drawing high attention from the top leaders.

Several chiefs did not hesitate for a moment, immediately issuing orders not only to unconditionally release Han Fei but also to compel the derelict Chief Justice to step down immediately, to show fairness.

The turmoil at the military court had just ended.

Dragon Pool.

A mysterious place, revered as the "Heart of the Dragon Kingdom," serene and solemn.

The pool water was deep and shimmering, and at its dark bottom, a golden Dragon of incredibly vast size was coiled.

Its scales shimmered with sunlight, as if it were a deity from ancient legends guarding this land.

Suddenly, a Talisman imbued with mysterious power cut through the sky, transcending the boundaries of space, and gently landed before the giant Dragon.

With a dazzling emerald green light, the Talisman miraculously transformed into a small, humanoid figure made of pure green light, floating in the pool water.

The giant Dragon felt the powerful Qi emanating from the small figure and slowly opened its eyes, which were deeper than the night sky, revealing ancient wisdom.

"Old fellow, what wind blew you here?"

The giant Dragon's voice vibrated the pool water, creating subtle ripples.

"Something happened that I must tell you personally."

The small figure said gravely, "Among the eight 'decoys' we carefully selected, there's a guy named Han Fei who just did something extraordinary."

"Oh? Tell me about it."

The giant Dragon's eyes sparkled with curious green light, its massive body swaying gently, showing intense interest in what it was about to hear.

The green light figure quickly recounted what had happened at the military court to the giant Dragon.

"Casually dismissing superhuman positions, and easily appointing others, this ability, I have never seen before."

The giant Dragon's deep voice held a hint of playfulness, its long Dragon whiskers gently swaying, seemingly excited by the discovery of something novel.

"Hehe, indeed, it's the first time in history."

The green light figure chuckled and continued, "Originally, I had the Du Family's young master as a decoy, but I didn't expect a more suitable one to appear now."

"What? You made him a decoy?"

The giant Dragon's voice held a hint of displeasure.

In fact, the so-called "child of prophecy" was merely a carefully woven lie by these high-ranking individuals.

The Great Prophecy Granny's true prophecy was about a terrifying enemy who would pose a huge threat to the Dragon Kingdom in the future.

This enemy was powerful and secretive; if a solution wasn't found within the next ten years, the Dragon Kingdom was highly likely to face an unprecedented catastrophe.

To this end, the Great Prophecy Granny used her unfathomable prophecy art, overdrawing most of her life, observing countless future fragments, and finally found a glimmer of hope.

Using a carefully selected decoy to lure out the enemy lurking in the shadows, and then delivering a fatal blow.

And the various conditions regarding the "child of prophecy" were actually to screen for the most suitable decoy candidate.

In this plan, the decoy was destined to be a sacrificial pawn.

The strength of that mysterious expert was definitely among the S-Rank Experts; even with the Dragon God's 24-hour uninterrupted protection, the success of his carefully planned sneak attack could not be guaranteed to ensure the decoy's safety.

In the Great Prophecy Granny's foresight, this decoy would almost inevitably fall into the hands of that enemy.

Precisely because of this, the depths of the Dragon God's heart were turbulent, and his inner self was filled with conflict and reluctance about letting Han Fei continue to play this perilous role.

The reason why the news was released earlier, stating that Han Fei was not the child of prophecy, was that the Dragon God had already vaguely discovered the unique brilliance on Han Fei.

His growth during this period, like a dazzling star, left a deep impression in the Dragon God's heart, making him gradually realize that this youth possessed the potential to illuminate the future of the Dragon Kingdom!

Therefore, the Dragon God had long decided to carefully cultivate Han Fei as a precious S-Rank seed, looking forward to him blooming with dazzling brilliance in the future.

"I know you cherish talent, but you must also understand that the enemy threatening our Dragon Kingdom is not simple. A common decoy won't easily lure it out. Once the plan fails, the disaster the Dragon Kingdom will face, you know better than anyone..."

"Although I admit Han Fei indeed has great value for cultivation, no matter how great the value, it's not as important as eliminating that dangerous enemy!"

"As long as that enemy is dealt with, our Dragon Kingdom can flourish for thousands of years again. In thousands of years, wouldn't such a Genius appear?"

"Which is more important, I believe you should understand."

The golden Dragon, the guardian deity of the Dragon Kingdom—the Dragon God.

He closed his eyes, lost in deep thought.

When those eyes, containing endless wisdom, opened again, they held firm resolve.

"Then, as you say, let him be the new decoy!"

...Han Fei did not stay long at the military court but hurried back to his apartment.

Because he had received a new System mission.

[Today's Mission Issued]

[Before 12 PM today, set up a stall at the Hundred Flower Courtyard cafeteria of Magic City International Heiress University, selling spicy hot pot, and ensure at least 100 students are satisfied with your food]

[Mission Reward: Large amount of Three-Star Gourmet Hunter advancement experience]

[Mission Failure: Lose half of cooking skills]

[Abandon Mission: Chain mission immediately terminates]

"Magic City International Heiress University? Isn't that an aristocratic school?"

Han Fei showed surprise, not expecting this mission to make him set up a stall there.

That was a girls' aristocratic school with over three thousand years of history!