Let Me Bring More Surprises to Earth!

Professor Johnson's consciousness wavered for a moment, then snapped back into lucidity. However, had anyone familiar with the professor been present, they would've noticed a stark change in his demeanor. It was as if he had become a completely different person.

Externally, the professor appeared unchanged, but internally, he was indeed another being.

Drake, utilizing the "Dominate Humanity" spell, had temporarily seized control of the professor's body, completely subjugating his will.

Back in the Amazon, Drake had spared the professor and his students because they held significant utility for him. After dispatching the American squad, Drake employed the daily-use spell "Dominate Humanity" from the Crown of Domination to take control of the professor, even using his identity to upload the videos.

Drake's decision to make his actions known worldwide was strategic; if only the American government was aware of his existence, they could employ covert tactics against him. Instead, by informing the entire world, Drake ensured that other nations would fetter the United States, preventing them from acting against him freely. Perhaps even animal rights organizations would consider him the sole dragon on Earth, demanding his protection by the American government.

Drake mused over his plan with malicious glee.

With the "Teleportation Gate" at his disposal and a careful approach, he was unlikely to be caught. Besides, if push came to shove, he could always flee back to the world of Saint Soren, grow in power, and return when invincible. This escape plan emboldened Drake to reveal himself openly.

"Ah, time to execute my plan—to find enough sustenance to return to Dragon City. That's the real purpose of my visit to Earth," 'Professor Johnson' murmured to himself.

A true dragon might have found controlling a human body awkward, but Drake, once human himself, had no such trouble. He manipulated the professor's body with ease.

The "Dominate Humanity" spell, once cast successfully, left a spiritual seed within its subject, allowing the caster to regain control at any time.

Considering the near absence of magical resistance among Earth's denizens, Drake could maintain his hold over a person for hours on end.

"I never imagined my dragon spell could be cast successfully from the Pacific. Magic truly is a wondrous thing, to reach so far," Drake marveled, then proceeded to power up the computer with the professor's skilled hands.

The "Dominate Humanity" spell had its limitations: it could dominate only one individual at a time, not a group. The initial casting range was limited, and the caster, while controlling the subject, couldn't access their memories or habits, acting instead on their own inclinations. This made the spell rather obscure in the world of Saint Soren and seldom learned.

Fortunately, the Crown of Domination naturally possessed this spell, otherwise, Drake himself would never have bothered to learn it.

If the spell could replicate the subject's behaviors perfectly, Drake might have attempted to control the President of the United States clandestinely. But the spell's limitations meant that even if he did, he couldn't mimic the President's every move or social interactions. Were he to try, the White House secretary would likely detect something amiss immediately.

Besides, even with control over the President, what would be the use? In this era, the President's power was not absolute. A declaration of war would likely be vetoed by both the House and Senate. Complex national politics couldn't be usurped by a few simple spells, not unless Drake had the power to control everyone. But by the time he possessed such might, he would be invincible and need no such subterfuge.

Hence, enhancing his own strength was of paramount importance.

With these thoughts, Drake began searching for the information he needed.

This was the professor's home—neat and tidy. After the Amazon encounter, the American military had interrogated the professor thoroughly. But Drake had cleverly uploaded the video during a window of opportunity, leaving the American government with no grounds for conviction. Given the professor's respected scholarship and extensive network, the authorities dared not treat him harshly, and eventually released him.

Though the professor himself was befuddled, having no memory of the period he was controlled.

Wandering around the house, Drake brewed a cup of coffee. Having spent time as a lizard, the sudden shift back to human motions filled him with nostalgia. Fortunately, there were no others present; otherwise, the professor's friends and family would have undoubtedly noticed the discrepancy.

Drake first checked the internet, finding the video had indeed gone viral, sparking global conversations about the existence of dragons. Some in America had even started protests, demanding government transparency. The government, however, blatantly ignored the protestors, vehemently denying the dragon's existence and dismissing the video as a hoax.

Drake scoffed at this, more focused on fulfilling his own agenda. When supernatural events became more frequent, he was curious to see how the American government would keep denying them.

"How many scientists will lose their minds when the scientific beliefs they've held since childhood start crumbling?" Drake mused aloud, a wicked grin on his face. The idea of causing trouble for others brought him great joy.

It surprised Drake how quickly he'd adapted to his new identity. While retaining some human habits and thought patterns, he had wholly embraced the dragon's mindset. He now saw himself as a true dragon, a superior being, a predator at the pinnacle of the food chain, no longer bound by the brief lifespan of humans.

But human intellect had its merits, and now Drake possessed both—the cunning of a human and the power of a dragon.

"Found it! Not bad for a Stanford professor, such an extensive network of contacts. Good thing I don't have to meet anyone in person—a phone call using the professor's voice will suffice. A face-to-face meeting would surely raise suspicions of a split personality," Drake jubilantly exclaimed as he browsed through the contacts on the smartphone.

He was thankful for modern smartphones with facial and fingerprint recognition. If a password had been required, he was certain he would never have been able to access the professor's phone.

"It's time to begin. Let me bring even more surprises to the people of Earth!"