The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1370 - 400: The Demon King's Counterplot

Three days ago.

Near the Tower of Great Sage, inside a tavern named "Glacier's Throat", the hustle and warmth dispelled the cold of the Northern Realm.

The fireplace flames burned brightly, illuminating faces flushed with alcohol and boasting, accompanied by the noisy sound of cheers.

This was one of the favorite places for Magic Apprentices and Adventurers. In the frigid Northern Wilderness, there's nothing better to warm the body than a cup of distilled liquor.

At this moment, Kemidir was leisurely stirring his favorite butterbeer, enjoying a moment of relaxation amidst his busy work.

Just then, an exceptionally loud boast from the next table caught his attention.

He saw a burly adventurer with a mouth full of stubble boasting with spit flying among his rowdy friends.

"...The Demon Crystal you get from the Maze is nothing at all; compared to those natural Demon Crystal Mines, it's trash! This time, when I went south to take a job, I met a Demon Crystal mine owner named Baron Gess. His Demon Crystal mine source is filthy rich, all high-quality stuff you've never seen in your lifetime!"

The surrounding adventurers erupted in laughter.

"Come on, Osa! If you really knew such a big shot, would you be here blowing cold air and freezing with us?"

"Exactly! If I were you, I'd be lying on the beach by the Vortex Sea!"

"Unless you can produce evidence!"

The adventurer named Osa seemed provoked by the desire to win. He slammed his glass on the table and shouted loudly.

"Evidence, right! Fine, fine, you bunch of ignorant guys! I'll open your eyes!"

As he spoke, he fumbled with a tattered leather bag from his chest, pulling out a fist-sized Crystal Stone, and slammed it on the table.

With a dull "thud", it seemed like the tavern's clamor was all absorbed by the stone.

Everyone's gaze instantly focused there, Kemidir included. He saw that Demon Crystal was vividly blue, emitting a pure and enchanting glow in the dim light, almost devoid of any impurities.

Kemidir's breath suddenly quickened.

With his eye as an Assistant of the Source Magic School, he instantly saw that the purity of this Demon Crystal could be used to make Silver Level Magic Devices, and its value was at least twenty—no, thirty Gold Coins!

Moreover, the most critical part is that this thing isn't easy to acquire!

Even in the most resource-rich Enchantment School, such quality magic materials are monopolized by powerful Professors.

How did a mere adventurer acquire this treasure?!

In his stunned state, Kemidir couldn't help but ponder.

His confusion didn't last long, because soon the big-mouthed fool voluntarily disclosed the whole story.

Looking at the dumbfounded expressions of his companions, Osa proudly put the Demon Crystal back into his bag: "How about that? This thing, I casually picked it up near that Baron's minefield!"

The adventurers exchanged glances.

The ones who mocked him earlier spat in disbelief and cursed this lucky fellow, while they enviously glanced at his pocket.

Some Magic Apprentices also looked excitingly this way.

Though they weren't as discerning as Kemidir, they could tell this Demon Crystal was no ordinary item.

Can't let him leave!

Kemidir placed his glass on the bar, casually walked over with a perfectly warm smile on his face.

"My friend, the Crystal Stone in your hand is impressive. Mind if I... take a look?"

Osa glanced at him, saw the Assistant Teacher Badge on his Magic Robe, and his guarded demeanor softened somewhat, reluctantly handing over the Demon Crystal.

"Just to look..."

Master Mages are tight-fisted but rarely resort to forceful plundering, especially in the vicinity of the Tower of Great Sage.

Kemidir took the Demon Crystal, pretended to study it for a while, inwardly thrilled, but remained calm as he said.

"Hmm, the quality is acceptable. I happen to need some casting materials recently, how about selling it to me for 10 Gold Coins?"

"Ten, ten Gold Coins?!" Osa's eyes widened instantly, as if hearing an astronomical number. The adventurers and mercenaries around him did the same, gasping in surprise.

Though they guessed this Demon Crystal was worth a lot, they never expected it could sell for such an outrageous price.

Seeing his inexperienced look, Kemidir felt increasingly smug.

He held back his laughter, counted ten shiny Imperial Gold Coins from his money bag, and pushed them in front of Osa as if he were giving candy to a fool.

He only wanted to close the deal quickly to avoid any complications.

Luckily, he was the only Assistant in the tavern, and without higher-ranked Masters or Professors, such a chance to snatch a bargain wouldn't fall to him!

Osa was almost grabbing as he took the Gold Coins, then promptly handed over the priceless Demon Crystal to Kemidir, his face brimming with a grin of having scored a good deal.

"You can't back out now!"

"Of course, Mages from the Academic State are known for their credibility. Besides... if you have any similar good stuff, you can sell it to me; my price is absolutely fair."

Contentedly, Kemidir stored the Demon Crystal, adopting a proper demeanor befitting a mentor-like figure, as if quite prestigious in the Tower of Great Sage.