mtl008 Chapter 272 The Paladin (The End)
Chapter 272 The Paladin (The End)
"Abyssal Crystal?"
"Demon Realm Refined Iron?"
"A top-tier magic gem?"
"Top-grade monster pelts?"
The first group of merchants who arrived in the Holy City, which was under the control of the Papacy, initially had some awe of the demons, but when they saw what made their eyes turn red, they instantly forgot their fear.
Those things that used to occasionally peek out from the rifts in the demon realm when humans summoned demons, and that everyone fought tooth and nail for, are now appearing before them so easily, not just one piece, but piles of them!
Looking at the rare magical materials laid on the ground, they were momentarily at a loss as to whether to condemn the demons for disrespecting precious materials, or for using precious magical beast hides as cushions.
Okay, let's put the condemnation aside for now and let them come and ask what the price of this thing is!
The demons, who came to the human world out of curiosity or perhaps some unspeakable desire for a treat, watched the merchants rush towards them with red eyes, and were somewhat intrigued.
Isn't it said that humans are quite afraid of demons?
Where does he look scared now?
The demon, who was thinking of making the humans attack him first so he could have a good meal, grinned his dense teeth. Satisfied to see the fear in the humans' eyes, he said, "These are 500,000 catties of grain, plus this list!"
When the magical beast skin was handed to him, the merchant wanted to stuff it into his pocket and run away. With such a beast skin, he wouldn't have lost out this time!
However, under the watchful eyes of the Holy Knights and the various demon races, he eventually gave up the idea and began to seriously examine the list.
There is food, clothes, an entire magical house, and all sorts of novel specialties unique to the human world.
As he looked at the long list, the smile on his face slowly disappeared.
Isn't it said that the people of the Demon Realm are simple and honest, and there is not much commercial activity yet, with everyone relying on barter?
Why does this list look different?
He had dreamed of earning ten times his initial investment, but this list suddenly shrunk that to a mere three times!
If you don't earn the price you set at your bottom line, you're losing money!
His face scrunched up, and he mustered his courage to negotiate with the demon: "Shall we talk some more?"
"Cunning humans!" The demon chuckled foolishly, took out a small, squeaking, weak magical beast, and showed its green eyes to the merchants from the human world.
"what is this?"
"Cicada Beast!" The demon chuckled. "When its eyes are green, it means the person it's monitoring is in a state of agreement; when they turn red, it means they're in a state of opposition!"
Although he didn't know what prices were in the human world, he had his own little tricks!
The businessman's plump face wrinkled, and he tentatively asked, "I don't love money?"
In an instant, the little beast's eyes turned red.
Ok……
He immediately lowered his head and said reluctantly, "Then this price... is acceptable."
Although I didn't make ten times my initial investment, it's still much better than making 30-50% more in the past, isn't it?
Thanks to the Holy See for initiating the exchange meeting, and thanks to the Pope, who will be a devout believer in the light!
Countless businessmen, who had been hoping to make a fortune, but had only managed to profit immensely, sighed inwardly at that moment.
Although the demonic heart of the demon realm is corrupted, their things are still good, and they can still make a profit!
Meanwhile, the demons were also thanking their great king!
They can exchange things that the demons look down on and that no one would pick up if they threw them on the ground for precious food and all sorts of things that they can't make in the demon realm. It's a huge profit!
Praise be to the great Demon King, praise be to the mighty Demon King, praise be to the Demon King who feeds all demons!
Do you really think demons like to eat people?
Those guys are wearing tough, skinny skin that's hard to peel, and they're tough and thin. Plus, they fight back against demons. Who would eat such inferior food when there's decent food available?
It's all because of the lack of food!
Do you really think those weak magical beasts in the Demon Realm who survive by eating minerals really love eating minerals? They just don't have anything else to eat!
Tell me, how come the Demon King of the past only knew how to fight and never thought about doing business?
Praise be to the great Demon King once again!
In the void, Ling Yi and Sereos watched the bustling scene and smiled: "It's better than we imagined."
This kind of deal, where both sides feel they've made a huge profit, is incredibly harmonious!
As for the minor incident that happened along the way, Ling Yi believed that the joint human-demon patrol team below could handle it.
Sereos complained, "It's so noisy."
How could he not know that these guys had so much to say!
Ling Yi exclaimed at the same time, "We've made a killing!"
If you're wondering why the demons can accurately understand human prices and offer prices that allow people to make money without being overly exploited, then His Holiness the Pope needs to step in and explain.
Yes, it was her who did it!
As the organizer, she gets a cut!
One in ten!
Each player gets one draw!
In this situation, how could she allow one party to commit fraud?
It's not good for the future, and it's not good for her wallet either!
Her money!
No one can shirk responsibility!
As for whether her wish to make the Vatican great again was fulfilled after the exchange meeting began?
Isn't this a matter of course?
The Vatican is wonderful, better than ever before, so great it's heavenly!
"Alright, Yi Yi." Sereos pinched Ling Yi's grinning face, turning the tables on her. "You promised to come play with me!"
He discovered an extinct volcano with many kinds of glowing little fish swimming around inside—Yi Yi would definitely love it!
They've already set the tone for everything. If the demons still need their supervision, they'd be utterly useless!
After a brief period of asserting his authority, the Demon King decided to delegate power again, trusting in the wisdom of his subordinates.
The Pope, bewitched by the bastard demons, abandoned the hardworking cardinals and officials without a care and went on a world tour!
The trade fair lasted for three whole months and was a complete success!
It was held twice more in the following year.
Through frequent exchanges, a human and a demon who had signed a non-harm agreement finally ventured into each other's territories, beginning the first genuine civilian exchange.
In contrast to these exchanges, the human and demon realms prospered. The once desolate demon realm now boasted vast settlements and possessed convenient alchemical gadgets from the human world.
In the human realm, due to the enormous demand for food and various alchemical products, ordinary people finally had the opportunity to come into contact with magic. Magic was no longer the exclusive domain of the powerful, but was made available to ordinary people, becoming an important tool for them to fill their stomachs.
In the first hundred years of interaction between the human and demon realms, the barriers between them have been reduced to a minimum, and their respective peoples can easily walk on each other's lands.
Although there are occasional frictions, it doesn't stop them from praising their current life.
As for the greatest pope and the greatest devil in history who shaped our present lives, they have vanished in this grand event.
They traveled and enjoyed every interesting place on both continents. Finally, on the day Ling Yi passed away peacefully, she fell under the big tree where they first met and became nourishment for the tree.
The towering trees of the Demon Realm stand silently on the still desolate yet incredibly prosperous land, witnessing the changes in the world and steadfast love.