Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 626: Dragon City Academy, The Territory of the Dragon King’s Son-in-law_1

The summer vacation ended quickly. Wang Linchi applied to Xing Country's top-tier institution and chose Life Sciences, commonly known as Biology, as his major.

During this time, he encountered some minor issues. For instance, when he skipped a class reunion, a campus belle came looking for him, but he quickly dismissed her.

It was clear they were no longer on the same path. With her grades, she couldn't get into a good school anyway.

The school administration also sought him out. After securing a scholarship, the rest was no longer his concern.

With this money, Wang Linchi now had a legitimate source for his travel and living expenses for Dragon City Academy. Otherwise, he would have had to find a way to earn some proper money himself.

All wealthy or noble, huh? But their academics seem a bit lacking? Wang Linchi knew he was stepping into another protagonist's territory.

South Art University was in his hometown, but Dragon City Academy was in Dragon City, the Royal City of Xing Country—another protagonist's domain.

Indeed, this was the territory of that Dragon King Son-in-law. Wang Linchi had already reviewed his file, so he wasn't worried about direct contact.

Because this Dragon King Son-in-law was currently still an insignificant figure, and his storyline hadn't even begun. Wang Linchi wasn't quite sure when it would actually start, though he estimated it would be within the next three to five years.

This Dragon King Son-in-law was likely a protagonist marked for heavy investment. He might later pivot to cultivation or Martial Arts, especially being in Xing Country's Royal City; he couldn't possibly be an ordinary character.

Here, Wang Linchi could sense the lingering traces of Metahumans, Cultivators, Martial Artists, Great Families, and other such systems that had once existed.

Currently, Cultivators seemed to be dominant, and a Cultivation Aristocratic Family was known to exist.

Fortunately, this Cultivation Aristocratic Family didn't control the entire Xing Country. They were also lying low and recuperating, likely having suffered greatly at the hands of a previous protagonist.

"Of course. The scores we needed to get in were high. But for Dragon City locals, the admission threshold is only slightly higher."

"Anyone with Dragon City residency is naturally either rich or noble," a nearby roommate commented.

Like Wang Linchi, he had also gotten in with high scores.

"But don't worry, those types won't compete with us for resources. They just want the prestigious affiliation. Besides, not all students from Dragon City choose Dragon City Academy; many opt for institutions elsewhere," another roommate added.

The implication was that here, one had to tread carefully, as anyone encountered could be someone they couldn't afford to offend.

It was better for them to study elsewhere, enjoy themselves until graduation, and then inherit the family fortune.

But those who came from other places with truly high scores had different goals. They were here to fight for their future, so they would be extremely competitive.

There wasn't much friction between the two groups, as not all locals were unwilling to strive.

"Academically, they're not actually bad. It's just that classes have just started, so you've seen many who seem like slackers. After a while, they'll disappear."

"Most of those people have connections. They're just nominally enrolled at the Academy and will leave after some time. This not only brings sponsorship to the Academy but also prevents trouble from these hedonistic scions." This roommate seemed to have thoroughly researched these matters and didn't hesitate to share them with Wang Linchi.

Wang Linchi had realized early on that his dorm mates were a bunch of hyper-competitive academic achievers. He figured the only time he'd be certain to see all of them was at night in the dorm. Outside of that, he'd likely only run into them in the library or classrooms.

However, Wang Linchi didn't plan to join their intense study routine. Instead, he intended to conduct experiments and publish papers directly.

He didn't want to waste five years at Dragon City Academy. If the Dragon King Son-in-law's plotline started by then, things would get complicated.

His plan was simple: instigate the great battle between the world's protagonists ahead of schedule. To do so, he couldn't just go around stirring up trouble with each one individually; that would take forever. Instead, he had to leverage the power of the entire Xing Country.

"Indeed. Their starting point is our finish line," Wang Linchi said with a smile.

That was the unalterable truth. No matter how hard one worked, it was impossible to match the wealth generated by a single property owned by someone in Dragon City. Those people got rich just by existing.

"But we can give our descendants a slightly higher starting point," the roommate said, undeterred by Wang Linchi's words and instead filled with hope.

"Yes, you're right," Wang Linchi affirmed, though he didn't fully agree with the sentiment.

If this world didn't have so-called Hidden World Families or Mysterious Organizations, then what he said might be true, or even an understatement. Through diligent study and seizing opportunities, one could potentially surpass three generations of their rivals' accumulation.

But now, not only did these factions exist, but there were also the protagonists at the very top of the pyramid. One moment of carelessness, and you could become their stepping stone or a mere supporting character.

Even worse, you could end up as a sycophant or a clown.

This world was extremely unforgiving to everyone at the bottom.

They were merely background characters, supporting hundreds of different dramas—a truly thankless and difficult role.

Actually, there were paths to survival in Xing Country. Foreign countries, however, were far worse. Every protagonist had to go there to gain experience. If their Luck was good, they might only suffer financial losses. Those with average Luck could end up imprisoned for several years. And if they encountered a protagonist wielding Extraordinary Power and going on a rampage, entire cities could be wiped out. The danger to one's life was very real.

The group chatted a little longer before quieting down. These roommates didn't seem particularly talkative.

Wang Linchi didn't try to initiate more conversation either.

Instead, he began to seriously contemplate his next move.

As a new student, many things were inconvenient for him. Fortunately, he had already laid considerable groundwork. Next, he just needed to gradually reveal it to capture the attention of influential people.

Then there's the Dragon King Son-in-law. My arrival seems to have stirred his Destiny. Although it didn't trigger a clash of Destinies, it did make him wary.

The reason for this wasn't the fault of the Dragon King Son-in-law himself, but rather a judgment error on the part of the world system following Wang Linchi's transmigration.

Normally, Wang Linchi's transmigration and his 'close proximity' to a protagonist like the Dragon King Son-in-law would inevitably lead to an entanglement and clash between their two Fates.

However, due to Wang Linchi's intervention, this clash of Fates hadn't occurred.

The world system, unable to find the root cause—especially with Wang Linchi's manipulations—could only let the matter drop for the time being.

He was, however, now under its close surveillance to prevent any further issues.

This wasn't a major concern. Wang Linchi was well-disguised. He was even monitoring the world's surveillance of him. If the world system detected anything amiss, Wang Linchi would know instantly and conceal it.

Furthermore, by leveraging the Destiny of this Dragon King Son-in-law, he had plunged the overall situation into chaos. The world system would need considerable time to sort through it.

By the time the world system managed to understand Wang Linchi's situation, he would pull another trick, forcing it to restart its assessment all over again.

Thanks to these multiple safeguards, the world system hadn't reacted overtly, giving Wang Linchi the confidence to act so boldly.

I just wonder if the Xing Country High Level is aware of the various anomalies surrounding protagonists, Wang Linchi mused.

On a macroscopic level, many issues would certainly be apparent.

Xing Country's leadership must be aware of Hidden World Families, Mysterious Organizations, and Transcendent beings like Metahumans and Cultivators. They likely even recruit such individuals themselves.

Without sufficient military power to act as a deterrent, the country would have been fragmented by warlords long ago. How else could Xing Country maintain its sole dominance?

Lacking sufficient military strength, coupled with the struggles involving protagonists, and the presence of gangs, Great Families, and other factions everywhere—Wang Linchi suspected that without Dragon City's direct power, government decrees wouldn't even reach beyond the capital's walls.

In reality, Dragon City could still effectively control the various regions.

"Since we're all from different parts of the country, why don't we go out for a meal together tonight? We'll be spending a lot of time together," one roommate suggested.

"Let's split the bill," Wang Linchi proposed.

"Yeah, let's split it. None of us look particularly wealthy," another roommate chimed in. His meaning was clear: no one wanted to be indebted or feel obligated to treat in return.

No one objected, as everyone felt the same way. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

They had just met and weren't familiar with each other, so naturally, no one was going to splurge.

I wonder if anything bizarre will happen, Wang Linchi pondered. He didn't really want to go but felt he couldn't refuse. It wasn't like he could leave the academy immediately, so he had to observe basic social customs. Besides, if these roommates became successful in the future, he could potentially leverage their value.