The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1221 - 362: Demon King Infiltrates the Academic State (Part 4)

The exhaustion from the journey had worn her out long ago; she wished she could bury her entire tail in the soft velvet mattress.

This "meat lizard" is even more useless than I imagined.

Luo Yan didn't care where he slept, so he cast his gaze towards Sarah, who unexpectedly shared his indifference, softly saying.

"I'll stay next to you, Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, Kegi's cheeks slightly flushed, clearly misunderstanding the situation.

But he dared not let Prince Colin find out about his faux pas, fearing he might be considered presumptuous.

Thus he quickly pretended not to hear anything, hurriedly finishing the last few matters like mentioning the location of the cafeteria and how to apply for courses before preparing to take his leave.

"Mr. Kegi." As the assistant prepared to leave, Luo Yan suddenly called out to him.

Kegi paused slightly in surprise, stopping in his tracks.

"Is there anything else you need, Your Highness?"

Under the young man's puzzled gaze, Luo Yan took a thumb-sized, deeply hued Demon Crystal from his storage ring and handed it to him.

"Thank you for showing me around for so long. This is a Demon Crystal from the Gana Continent. Perhaps it can offer some assistance in your research; please make sure to accept it."

Kegi's breath stopped the instant he saw the Demon Crystal.

Although he wasn't an assistant focused on academics, he instantly recognized it as a high-purity high-level magic crystal!

For an assistant like him with meager pay, often worrying about obtaining a bit of magic material, this was an extremely rare treasure!

With trembling hands, he accepted the Demon Crystal, still warm, feeling completely overwhelmed, with his face flushed red.

"This...this is too valuable, Your Highness! I…I…"

"Take it." Luo Yan encouraged him with a glance, wearing a gentle smile, like Santa Claus handing out candy.

His maze was full of such items, gathering piles from players almost daily; the production is much higher than diamonds, although high-purity ones are relatively rare.

However, rarity is relative.

Why not use this small sum to further exchange goodwill for the wise and principled Prince Colin, thereby securing a reputation for generosity?

While the young lads around the Academic State are eagerly seeking information about him.

Building this small investment as groundwork for "corrupting" this academic holy land could prove extremely lucrative.

Kegi's multitude of grateful words transformed into a deep bow, eyes sparkling with gratitude and enthusiasm, as he summoned the courage to say.

"Your Highness, your generosity is admirable, I…am unable to repay, but should you need anything in the Academic State, as long as I can assist, please feel free to instruct me!"

Whether or not this was mere politeness, Luo Yan gently waved it off with a smile.

"No such need, you've already helped me considerably, and should there be anything further, I shall contact you."

As he watched the endlessly grateful young man leave, Luo Yan casually closed the door and returned to the elegant study.

He picked up a book about the basics of runes, fingers brushing over the pages as he absorbed the knowledge diverging from the Demon King Academy's system.

The rune magic of the Academic State seemed to incorporate the knowledge of both dwarves and elves, developing from that foundation.

These insights held a novel curiosity for him.

Just like when he first encountered engravings, he yearned to immediately absorb these into his vast Sea of Consciousness.

While he quietly read, Sarah's figure meandered ghost-like throughout the room, her alert feline ears twitching ever so slightly.

Moments later, she returned to Luo Yan's side, softly reporting, "Your Highness, I've inspected, and found no hidden magic arrays in the room."

"Well done." Luo Yan nodded gently, offering praise.

In truth, he had subtly sent Youyou to inspect the entire suite upon first entering, confirming no traces of Extraordinary Power.

"And next, what arrangements do you have?"

Listening to Sarah's inquiry, Luo Yan smiled faintly, reclining into the softness of the armchair.

"Arrangements, yes, indeed, as planned, to lecture the lads of the Academic State while exploring the 'Void Realm' generously offered to us."

No need to concern himself with the players, as the Holy City's layout continues fermenting and Thunder City's plan progresses steadily.

It's rare to assume the role of a "master," which is far more entertaining than being a prince. To be honest, solving problems is his forte.

Perhaps he could bring this place some... the 'questionable influences' belonging to the Demon King.

"Sarah, do you think I might establish my own school of thought?"

Hearing this, Sarah presented a mellow smile, her expression written with unwavering belief.

"With your foresight and wisdom, surely you can."

At this moment, an impishly grinning Taufu appeared from nowhere, paw pressed on her mouth as she "puff puffed" into two chuckles.

"Kekeke, Sarah, you have too much faith in him; I've seen plenty like him, first-rate as a mastermind, third-rate in academia—"

Luo Yan gently waved his magic wand, silencing Taufu, as he smiled looking at the trusting Sarah.

"Sarah, I'm hungry."

Without needing further hints, the thoughtful kitty immediately moved.

"As you wish, Your Highness."

As Sarah carried the mumbling Taufu towards the kitchen, the crisp sound of "knock, knock, knock" echoed simultaneously from outside the study window.

A dignified demeanor stood the owl demon on the stone railing, using its claws to gently tap at the glass window, as the Wind Barrier blew its feathers to one side.

Luo Yan casually waved his magic wand, opening the window, allowing the owl to stride in gracefully, giving its feathers a quick shake before extending a claw.

Luo Yan took the wax-sealed letter tied to its claw, revealing a formal appointment letter crafted from fine sheepskin.

The letter came from the Academic State's office, beautifully scripted in inviting "Prince Rocksey Colin" to tutor there.

Detailed were various resources promised by Professor Hector, including an independent laboratory, meditation room, and office located in the main tower's upper floors, the use of a large lecture hall accommodating three hundred, alongside a hundred thousand gold coin research fund for discretionary use.

Additionally, there was a monthly salary of one hundred gold coins.

Even in the Holy City, this salary was remarkably high, surpassing even that of the Regent King.

However, everyone knew that for both the Regent King and Academic State mentors, salary was just a token offering, hardly anyone cared about it.

Meanwhile, the letter's end specially mentioned that regarding "Void Realm" resources, the Council of Sages was still discussing.

This obviously stemmed from Professor Hector's efforts in securing this outcome.

Luo Yan smiled as he folded away the weightless appointment letter, tossing it into his storage ring. Who knows, later he could flaunt it before Professor Lilith—

See? A ringer is a ringer anywhere, see how much they gave me?

Sure.

Once reaching Diamond Level, I'll try my hand at it.

And now—

The one thing "Prince Colin" needs to consider is how to arrange a truly unconventional "first lecture" for the topnotchers of the Academic State.