The next morning, Orn City Train Station.
The station, which should have been bustling with people, was now eerily empty, exuding a chilling and solemn atmosphere.
Only two columns of Security Bureau guards were neatly arranged on both sides of the platform.
The leaders were members of the City Council and many local nobles.
At this moment, they had beads of cold sweat on their foreheads, occasionally exchanging glances, their eyes betraying their unease.
Suddenly, the melodious sound of a train whistle rang out, and a luxurious train emblazoned with the national crest of the Saint Laurent Empire slowly rolled into the station and came to a smooth stop.
A sense of tension immediately surfaced in the eyes of the officials and nobles present.
A moment later, accompanied by the slow opening of the train doors, several soldiers looking like guards stepped down onto the platform with stern expressions, their gazes sharp as blades as they swept over the crowd.
It was as if the slightest misstep would have one branded as an assassin, to be executed on the spot.
Finally, escorted by the guards, a handsome young man with silver hair emerged from the train, his expression indifferent.
He wore a luxurious robe embroidered with pale gold patterns, tall and slender, his bearing noble and proud, exuding an aura of distinction and arrogance.
Second Prince Felit Laurent Alexini!
The esteemed prince, touted as the most likely to win the King’s election, and who had outpaced all others in the Holy Oak Organization’s rankings!
Everyone’s heart was startled.
Seeing this, the Mayor of the City Council, with a full smile on his face, hurriedly approached but was stopped by the Prince’s guards.
"Your Highness, Second Prince, I am Lujoe Hendricks, the Mayor of the Orn City Council, you..."
"Spare me the empty pleasantries," Felit glanced over, his tone still somewhat mild, "I have come to Orn City to relay some matters. Just pretend I don’t exist."
Upon hearing this, the Mayor gave a sheepish smile, stepped back a few paces, as if he felt relieved after being scolded.
Second Prince Felit couldn’t be bothered with these people and didn’t leave the station right away but instead turned his head to the carriage and asked, "Are you coming with me?"
There was silence inside for a while before a voice as clear and melodious as a lark replied.
"No need, you go attend to your matters. I have Aisha and the others accompanying me; we’ll just take a look around."
The voice was pleasant and young, naive like that of a young girl.
Hearing the words, Second Prince Felit nodded.
"Also, remember to get along well with sister Ivyst."
The voice inside seemed a bit concerned, adding another reminder.
"I know, Mother," Felit responded calmly, "It’s only about delivering Father’s command to her and picking up someone, that’s all."
After saying this, he swiftly left the station surrounded by the guards and boarded the carriage that had been prepared outside.
"Lanni A Dream! Please, help me!"
The moment Lynn arrived at the underground laboratory, he threw himself on the floor, weeping and clutching onto Milani’s delicate legs under her white lab coat.
Seeing this, a hint of headache flickered in Milani’s eyes: "First it was the Water Ghost Poison Essence, and then several Magic Matrices... You’ve had a lot of issues lately, do you really think I have nothing else to do?"
But as she spoke, she still dragged an old chair over, signaling Lynn to sit down.
Though just a girl with a slender frame and chestnut short hair as messy as a bird’s nest, she had the composure of an adult.
To tell the truth, if Miss Milani were a towering scientist with a height of 1.7 meters, a slim waist, and long legs, Lynn would definitely fall head over heels for her.
Unfortunately, she isn’t.
Lynn wiped away the non-existent tears, then sat down in front of Milani and took a sip of the tea she handed him.
Warm with a hint of sweetness and a smooth texture.
"Ah sorry, seems like I gave you the wrong one."
Milani suddenly covered her small mouth, saying somewhat surprised.
"Then what am I drinking?"
Lynn looked at the tea with a yellowish tint in his cup.
"I was busy testing data this morning and didn’t have time to go to the bathroom, so I just dealt with it on the spot."
Milani scratched her head.
Lynn’s mouth gradually widened.
"Alright, just kidding, it’s actually just barley tea." Milani revealed a slight, mischievous smile of success, "So, what do you need from me this time?"
Lynn breathed a sigh of relief, "I’ve been feeling quite unlucky lately, do you have any potions or Sealed Objects that could boost my luck for me to use?"
He planned to try drawing a new ability later on.
"You might have some misconceptions about luck." Milani sighed, "Those supposed fortune potions or Fortune Potions are really just eliminating certain distractions in your mind to some extent, allowing your thought process to flow more smoothly, making optimal choices more often, which is why people mistakenly think they can boost luck."
"To truly turn one’s luck around involves the realm of the divine; even after humanity’s research for hundreds of years, there’s hardly been any result."
"As for Sealed Objects, they’re even rarer."
At these words, a hint of disappointment flashed in Lynn’s eyes.
"But..." Milani suddenly reached into her bosom and pulled out a simple necklace, "As it happens, I have one."
Lynn’s eyes lit up as he grabbed her slender hand.
Feeling the warmth from his hand, Milani averted her gaze subconsciously, "My real age is probably close to your mother’s, this sort of behavior..."
"...You really are shameless." Seeing his unabashed attitude, Milani was stunned for a few seconds, then sighed, "You win, take it."
Feeling the lingering warmth in the palm of his hand from the beautiful girl’s original milk-scented necklace, Lynn didn’t hesitate to open the system.
A minute later, looking at the list with the addition of a brand new ability, he revealed a somewhat profound smile.
[Name: Burning Flame Giant Dragon’s Heart]
[Effect: Passive ability, your physique will gain a minuscule enhancement with every beat of your heart.]
[Activation Condition: None]
[Upgrade Requirement: Unable to Upgrade]
With this ability, the problem he had encountered with the Witch, which was his physical strength not being able to withstand further enhancements from the Divine-given factor, was perfectly resolved.
Indeed, I am the destined protagonist.
"You’re laughing in such a lewd manner."
Beside him, Milani, resting her chin on her hand, watched Lynn’s incessant silly laughter and couldn’t help but comment.
"By the way, Princess Ivyst asked me to give ’1-0106’ to you, if you have time later, come with me."
"It’s kind of unfair how she plays favorites, giving even this sort of thing to you."