Heroes' Prison

Chapter 833 - 789 News of the Dragon Spike

Huang Yi hurriedly finished his breakfast and logged into the game immediately, but Qin Shiyu hadn’t logged in yet, leaving Huang Yi with a sense of disappointment.

Perhaps this was due to the intense burning of passion earlier, now cooled down, giving rise to a feeling of loss.

Huang Yi shifted his thoughts to the physical main body in the Central Continent.

The Oskan Royal Academy in the Central Continent had already commenced a new day of classes.

Huang Yi was the academy’s top priority student, placed in the best class and trained by the best teachers. If he couldn’t understand the lessons, he could request one-on-one tutoring from the instructors.

Additionally, he had access to all the best resources in the academy, whereas other students weren’t granted such privileges. For instance, some precious laboratories were prohibited for regular students unless under strict limitations. Many rare experimental materials and instruments were inaccessible to most students, but Huang Yi could freely use them.

The class Huang Yi belonged to was named Krabi Class Three, taking its name from the tutor Krabi.

This class mainly focused on three critically important subjects: formation techniques, inner refinement, and equipment smelting. Other courses were available to attend freely in different classrooms.

The class had over thirty students, with about half being NPCs and the rest top players from around the globe. Students could graduate from a course whenever they passed the tutor’s evaluation; otherwise, they could continue to attend indefinitely. As a result, students varied greatly in experience, and some had been studying there for an entire year.

Currently, an elderly man, well past his prime and leaning on a cane, stood spiritedly at the lectern. His eyes gleamed with vigor; he was Krabi, the class tutor and instructor for formation techniques. He enthusiastically addressed the class, "Students, a few days ago, Number 27—Classmate Long—graduated from this class with a perfect score. I’m very proud. I suppose none of you know his true identity. Allow me to reveal it now! Number 27, Classmate Long, is none other than the renowned Dragon Emperor!"

At these words, the room erupted in astonished chatter!

"What! He’s Dragon Emperor?"

"Dragon Emperor! Classmate Number 27 is Dragon Emperor!"

"No wonder Dragon Emperor seems to have disappeared for months; turns out he was right here among us!"

At the Oskan Royal Academy, students could conceal their identities, using student numbers instead of their real names to avoid unnecessary troubles arising from fame.

Dragon Spike belonged to this category of students. His student number was 27, and his identity remained intact until graduation when the tutor finally disclosed it.

Tutor Krabi raised his hand to quiet the room and continued, "I hope everyone keeps working hard, just like Dragon Emperor, to achieve successful graduation. Today, we’re welcoming two new classmates into this class. Let’s give them a round of applause."

With that, he took the lead, clapping his hands and gesturing toward the classroom door.

The students eagerly joined in, their faces lighting up with expectation as they directed their gazes toward the entrance.

Just then, two individuals stepped into the classroom.

One of them was Huang Yi, though he had altered his appearance and wasn’t using his "God of Slaughter" or "Big Baddie" names but instead adopted the alias Number 56.

Krabi pointed at Huang Yi and introduced him, "This is Classmate Number 56, Huang Yi, from Hero’s Continent. He is temporarily unable to disclose his real name, but once he graduates, I’ll announce his identity. Everyone, give him a warm welcome!"

As he finished, his expression turned complicated as he glanced at Huang Yi.

Keeping secrets was no easy task. He hadn’t expected to have guarded the identity of the illustrious Dragon Spike only to now shoulder the responsibility of protecting another famed figure—God of Slaughter.

The class applauded again, curious about Huang Yi but without paying too much attention, assuming him to be just another ordinary student.

"Hello, everyone!" Huang Yi nodded politely to the class, showing no unusual behavior.

Krabi then pointed to the other newcomer and said, "This new classmate is named FeatherWorld. He comes from Life Drifting Continent. Everyone, let’s welcome him!"

The Life Drifting Continent referred to the Indonesian Continent, renamed by Fuchan Fenrao after he became the Indonesian Guardian.

FeatherWorld was a young man in his early thirties, sporting a crew cut of black hair, a complexion tinged with yellow and a hint of darkness, displaying typical features of a Southeast Asian Chinese descendent. His demeanor exuded stability, his chest lifted high, and his gaze upright, giving off the impression of someone accustomed to the officialdom.

"Hello, everyone!" He nodded lightly to the crowd, projecting a warm charisma.

Krabi scanned the room and pointed to an empty seat, saying to Huang Yi, "Classmate Huang, that seat used to belong to Dragon Emperor. Since he graduated a few days ago, it’s remained vacant. Since you’re also from Hero’s Continent, you can take that seat!"

Huang Yi nodded and immediately walked over to sit down.

His seatmate was a quiet female student. She wore glasses, a floral dress, and a strand of hair fell gracefully as she focused intently on her book, unaffected by the lively surroundings.

With the seating arrangement complete, Krabi promptly began the formation techniques lesson.

A few days prior, he had finished a round of lessons, with only Dragon Spike graduating. Now, he was restarting from the basics, which suited Huang Yi perfectly for learning.

On Huang Yi’s desk lay the prepared course materials, the same ones previously used by Dragon Spike. As Huang Yi opened the textbook, he noticed it was filled with meticulously written notes, evidence of Dragon Spike’s dedication to studying.

He listened to the teacher while perusing Dragon Spike’s notes in the book, easily comprehending the contents without encountering any difficulties.

Gradually, the session ended, and Krabi left the classroom.

The other students formed small groups, joking and playing around during the ten-minute break.

Huang Yi stayed in the classroom, sitting in his seat and soaking in the atmosphere of being a student. From an early age, he had been trained by organizations, never experiencing school life before; this was his chance to live out a campus experience.

"Brother Long, how do you crack this formation?" Suddenly, Huang Yi’s female seatmate reached out and tugged at his hand, pointing to a formation diagram in the textbook.

"Hmm? I’m not Brother Long." Huang Yi was momentarily startled but quickly offered an explanation.

Realizing her mistake, the female student stuck out her tongue apologetically and said, "Sorry, I forgot he’s already graduated."

"It’s fine." Huang Yi gave her a faint smile and shook his head.

The girl’s expression turned slightly melancholic as she leaned forward on her desk, biting her lip with a trace of youthful longing in her eyes.

Observing her melancholy demeanor, Huang Yi speculated that she likely harbored romantic feelings for Dragon Spike. Perhaps she often sought his guidance, and a budding affection emerged over time.

Looking at the textbook in front of him, covered with Dragon Spike’s dense notes, Huang Yi started to feel curious about this enigmatic individual.

His knowledge of Dragon Spike was limited. Their only encounter had been during the tournament’s point match, where they had a brief spar, relying solely on basic skills without utilizing any major techniques.

Aside from that, their interactions were virtually nonexistent.

Dragon Spike, much like his assassin class, always operated in the shadows, rarely making public appearances.

Yet the less visible he was, the more intimidating he became; no one could predict when he might suddenly appear.

At that moment, as though attuned to Huang Yi’s thoughts, a majestic voice resonated throughout the world—

"[System Announcement]: [Dragon Emperor] has passed the Hero Trial, becoming the First Heaven-Sent Hero. Reward: 1000 points of Public Prestige, earning [Unique Achievement] —[Heaven-Sent Hero], China National Honor Value +1."

The announcement silenced the previously lively classroom, freezing everyone’s expressions in awe!

The announcement was also broadcast synchronously across the Second World, stunning billions of online players!

"Hero"—this profound and weighty word—had finally made its way into the announcements!

Finally, a player had ascended to the rank of Hero!

This achievement was monumental! Previously, only NPCs held the title of Hero, their legendary tales celebrated through countless bards. But now, players too had begun to fulfill such roles!

What surprised people even more was that the person achieving this milestone was none other than the long-absent Dragon Spike!

It was the first clue to his whereabouts in months.

At that moment, Huang Yi noticed his female seatmate’s face light up with unbridled joy upon hearing the announcement, clearly pleased for Dragon Spike’s monumental success.

Her radiant happiness mirrored the gaze Qin Shiyu often had when looking at Huang Yi, laced with affection and the unique sweetness of a young girl in love—a glow that transformed her entire demeanor with an air of beauty.

A woman in love truly shines the brightest, even if it’s just infatuation.

Noticing Huang Yi’s gaze, the girl flashed him a serene smile, her pristine teeth gleaming as she said, "Hello, I’m Si Chengcheng from Singapore. I’m also Chinese. Nice to meet you."

Huang Yi nodded and replied, "Nice to meet you too. You can call me Classmate Huang. I’m from Hero’s Continent."

Si Chengcheng bit her lip thoughtfully and said in a deliberately casual tone, "Dragon Emperor has passed the Hero Trial. Congratulations on Hero’s Continent gaining another point for national honor."

"Thank you! Since Dragon Emperor was your desk mate before, what kind of person do you think he is?" Huang Yi asked with curiosity.

Si Chengcheng’s eyes gleamed with the same happiness as before, responding without hesitation, "Dragon Emperor is a very hardworking person. I never saw him rest; he was always busy—either studying or rigorously preparing for the Hero Trial. He’s a genuinely kind person. When I asked him questions, he wouldn’t respond directly, but after class, he would hand me a note with his solutions on it. He handed me his business card on the day he graduated, and that’s when I realized he was Dragon Emperor."

Pausing briefly, Si Chengcheng continued, "The outside world says he’s ruthless, but I think he just appears cold on the surface. Deep down, he’s incredibly kind. Perhaps that’s the price of fame! Many people misunderstand him, yet he never explains himself. He’s strong, not just on his own but also in the people he associates with. A few days ago, I saw him with the Assassin Alliance’s Alliance Hierarch entering the Hero Hall together. That was probably his final attempt to clear the Hero Trial—and now, he’s succeeded for sure."

Huang Yi stroked his chin thoughtfully and asked, "Can you help me contact him? I’d like to meet him in person." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Starting Point (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)