[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware-":3,"chapter-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-175":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Just Became a Mage, and My Skills Got Self-Aware? What the Hell?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2356785,4610,"Chapter 175: The fucking record, it","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-175",175,"\u003Cp>The hall was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter quietly watched Watanabe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Watanabe Junichi heard “Longguo has raised the record to 1 minute 50 seconds,” his mind went utterly blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nani?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes bulged wide as he frantically shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Carter, you must have misheard! Or someone is lying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi shouted in panic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One minute fifty seconds? Lord Carter, how is this possible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know team dungeons are mechanism-based—no matter what, such a record is unachievable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter looked at Watanabe and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he gave a subtle glance to the young man beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man nodded and brought a tablet to Watanabe’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take a look yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi’s hands trembled as he took the tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the image on the screen, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen showed a high-definition photo of the spatial rift in the [Grave Dragon Snowfield] dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This team dungeon’s spatial rift existed in at least a dozen locations worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The United States had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above that rift was the record of Lin Mo and his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【#1: Longxu Class (Lin Mo…), Time: 01:50!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No… this isn’t real…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi turned deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his head up and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is definitely photoshopped! Lord Carter! Think about it—under two minutes? Does that make any sense?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve shattered the record by sevenfold! It’s impossible! Fake!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter gave another glance to the young man beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stepped forward and tapped a few times on the tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen switched to live surveillance footage of the [Grave Dragon Snowfield] dungeon entrance in the United States.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glaring record still hung above the rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Live surveillance footage, Lord Watanabe. Or do you think even surveillance can be faked? Shall we go see for ourselves?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter looked down at Watanabe, his voice icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi’s throat bobbed, unable to utter a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat poured down his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This record…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this really be a human achievement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To slash the record down to under two minutes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when I was at that level myself, even without mechanism interference, I couldn’t have done this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watanabe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter stepped before Watanabe and placed a hand on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just reported your country’s achievements to the Family Elders’ Council, recommending rewards for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d barely finished speaking when Longguo reclaimed the record?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter’s large hand squeezed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe winced in pain but dared not cry out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watanabe, Watanabe—do you think I can still hold my head up before the Family Elders’ Council after this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter roared suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe collapsed to his knees with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A foul odor spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overwhelming fear had made him urinate himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Carter, spare my life! Spare me!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi banged his head frantically on the floor, blood streaming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I truly don’t know what happened!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This must be an accident! Longguo discovered a loophole in this dungeon that disabled all mechanisms! Yes! That’s it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Carter, this isn’t our fault! After all, we did break Longguo’s fifty-year record…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Watanabe Junichi’s state,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter suddenly threw his head back and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at our dear Lord Watanabe—how terrified he’s become.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter sat back on the sofa, pulled a cigar from the nearby box, and the young man beside him immediately lit it for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew a deep breath, exhaled a thick smoke ring, and his tone softened slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Watanabe, get up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The record being reclaimed by Longguo was indeed strange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But regardless, your Onmyoji still hold two other Longguo team dungeon records.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter waved his hand casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter. We can just reduce the reward we promised you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, Carter, have always been a forgiving man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi felt as if he’d been granted amnesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His taut nerves snapped—he collapsed limply onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Lord Carter, for your magnanimity! Thank you, Lord Carter, for sparing my life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped the sweat and blood from his forehead, bowing profusely in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was grateful to have saved his dog’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter watched Watanabe silently, then drew a deep puff on his cigar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, Watanabe’s heart clenched tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter turned to glance at the young man beside him; both wore cruel, twisted smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Watanabe, for the next few days, don't return to Ying Country. Stay on this island and enjoy yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi swallowed hard, forcing a smile uglier than crying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Carter, I should never refuse your generous invitation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… there are still many matters awaiting me back home. The Prime Minister awaits my report…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi beamed with forced servility:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could I perhaps take a private jet back tonight? Next time, next time I’ll bring even finer ‘tributes’ personally, to enjoy with you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Carter listened, his eyelids lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile vanished instantly, replaced by suffocating coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Watanabe… are you… refusing me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi shuddered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed the killing intent in Carter’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden shift in expression—he knew it all too well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Adams family was capricious; human lives meant less than cats or dogs to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no no! Absolutely not!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watanabe Junichi flailed his hands, stammering in haste:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Carter, you misunderstand! How would I dare refuse your kindness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To remain on the island and accept your hospitality is the greatest honor of my life, Watari Junichi! How could any of those messy affairs back home compare to your invitation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Watari’s groveling demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter smiled again. \"Then stay. Enjoy yourself these next few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another deep drag of his cigar and exhaled thick smoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If— I mean, if hypothetically...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If, within these few days, the remaining two records are also reclaimed by the Dragon Nation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter grinned, revealing his stark white teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hear your Yamato people have a traditional art called 'seppuku,' don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you’ll perform it for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never seen it before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter and the young man beside him burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watari Junichi froze completely, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seppuku...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seppuku?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No no no! Lord Carter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watari Junichi scrambled forward on his hands and knees:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dragon Nation could only achieve such absurd records by exploiting loopholes in the 'Dragon’s Grave Snowfield' dungeon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They might exploit one dungeon’s loophole, but they could never exploit three at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will not reclaim the other two records!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Carter burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Good, good. I hope so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, stretched, and his gaze once again fell upon the Yamato girls, his eyes gleaming with lust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough of this dreary talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, let us resume our revelry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8d6750238c99293423d696e06bb25b9cf12c62496a881dc5966ce0f83e85bf1b","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-176","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-174",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]