You want to make me the devil, right?

【 Blood-Colored Lovers (0/100): Consumes 10 Demon King Crystals 】

【 Blood-Colored Lovers: Earrings formed from the blood of the Vampire Progenitor, capable of significantly enhancing the wearer's mental strength. (You can use this to sense the target's exact location and a small amount of information.) 】

“?”

Xia En revealed a hint of confusion upon seeing the unlocked new item.

Doesn't this mean it's a reconnaissance item for him?

However, earrings are generally only worn by women.

Besides, a pair of Blood-Colored Lovers costs 10 Demon King Crystals.

This is too expensive for Xia En!

If based on the selling price of the Water of Desire, it would take 500 gold coins to break even!

This huge expense is comparable to those precious jewels, such as Ticia's ruby necklace, which can greatly amplify the power of fire magic.

The effect of the Blood-Colored Lovers probably can't compare to it.

But Xia En noticed that the style of the Blood-Colored Lovers was very exquisite, slightly surpassing that ruby necklace.

“Perhaps, Ticia could package this item, create a gimmick, and then sell it to those noble ladies!”

Xia En suddenly thought of a brilliant plan!

Since ordinary people can't afford it, then sell it to those noble ladies!

For example, the Duke's daughter!

The Duke's wife!

The Duke's sister…

They might be willing to pay for it!

Of course, the most important thing is that after they wear the Blood-Colored Lovers, they can provide Xia En with key information!

Only those at the center of power and wealth are worthy of his surveillance and control!

But to make these people aware of the value of the Blood-Colored Lovers, he must rely on the White Rose Merchant Guild…

“Buy one first.”

Xia En immediately invested 10 Demon King Crystals to purchase a pair of Blood-Colored Lovers.

In an instant, a pair of blood-red earrings appeared in Xia En's palm, shimmering with a vibrant blood color in the sunlight.

“Not bad~”

Xia En nodded in satisfaction and put the item into the Demon King Space, then left the White Rose Bank.

When Xia En returned to the Magic Academy, he saw several knights in iron armor appearing on campus from afar.

It seemed that the knights in the Morning Star Empire's Royal City had arrived at Saint Hua Magic Academy one step ahead.

Xia En didn't pay much attention and walked directly towards the dormitory.

Suddenly, a blue-haired female knight blocked his path.

Hearing this, Xia En immediately guessed that the girl should be the sister of that 'Alan'.

He immediately said, “Don't think about gathering military intelligence, I keep my mouth shut.”

“Don't worry~ I wouldn't do that~” The female knight said with a smile, “My brother is an idiot, I don't like him~”

“I'm just very curious, how could Ticia let you become her partner? She is such a proud person, her partners should be very powerful.”

“But you… besides being handsome, I don't feel that you are powerful anywhere.”

“You…” Xia En didn't know whether he should be angry for a moment.

“Sylph, we have to go.” At this time, several other knights shouted to the female knight, “The Saint Hua Magic Academy's student council has prepared accommodation for us.”

“Okay! I'll be right there!”

The female knight waved to her companions, then smiled and said to Xia En, “Then goodbye~ Bye-bye~”

After speaking, the knight named Sylph trotted away.

Xia En watched the other party's departing back, didn't pay too much attention, and continued to rush to the dormitory.

After returning to the dormitory, he just took off his clothes and wanted to take a bath.

But at this critical moment, suddenly!

The dormitory door was knocked!

“?”

“Who is it?”

Xia En asked the person outside the door while putting on his bathrobe.

“It's me.”

“Ticia?”

Xia En immediately walked to the door. After opening the door, Ticia and Nila were standing outside his room.

“Is something the matter?”

“My mother came back early!”

Ticia explained to Xia En anxiously.

“The White Rose Madam?”

“I thought she would come on the day of the ball!” Ticia bit her fingertips and said to Xia En worriedly, “I didn't expect her to come back today!”

“So what? So what if she comes back.”

Xia En shrugged his shoulders, unimpressed.

“You don't know her purpose at all!” Ticia said nervously, “She must have her intentions for coming back at this time!”

“But as for what intentions, I haven't guessed yet!”

“But it can be determined that it is most likely related to you.”

“……”

Xia En noticed Ticia's flustered and helpless state and was surprised. The pressure her mother brought to her was more serious than he imagined.

“Calm down, okay?”

Xia En immediately ordered Ticia.

The next second, the succubus collar around Ticia's neck flickered slightly, making her quiet down instantly.

“I…”

Ticia blinked her eyes in disbelief, and after hesitating for a moment, she whispered, “I was too nervous, and I actually revealed that shameful and helpless look.”

“It's normal to be nervous.”

Xia En comforted, “You're about to see your mother, I might be more nervous than you, but being nervous won't solve the problem.”

“Yes.”

Ticia nodded, her eyes gradually becoming calm.

“Let me show you something good.”

Xia En immediately took out the Blood-Colored Lovers and handed it to Ticia.

“What is this? It's quite pretty.”

Ticia admired the Blood-Colored Lovers in her hand and exclaimed.

“Do you think it can sell for a good price?” Xia En asked.

“It should be possible, but I need to evaluate the specific price.” Ticia replied.

“Then I'll leave it to you.”

“You… are willing to give it to me directly? Instead of letting the Saintess Convent sell it on consignment?” Ticia showed a hint of surprise when she heard Xia En's words.

“Yes.”

Xia En nodded and continued, “I feel relieved leaving it to you!”

“You…”

Ticia was slightly stunned, then the corners of her mouth curled up in a faint smile, “You have good taste!”

Just as Ticia was carefully observing the Blood-Colored Lovers, Xia En turned his gaze to the window. A white dove hovered in the sky, closely watching their every move.

……

At the same time, in the bedroom on the second floor of the White Rose Bank, the White Rose Madam was leaning on the sofa.

She lightly held a glass of red wine in her hand, sipping it elegantly, while her eyes, without expression, watched the two people in the mirror through the magic mirror.

Her red lips parted slightly: “I didn't expect a kid from the border to have such good goods. Ticia is indeed my daughter, possessing a unique vision.”

“But this alone cannot satisfy our ever-increasing needs.”

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, the White Rose Madam noticed Xia En's gaze penetrating the magic mirror and falling directly on her. Her silver eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly.

Immediately afterwards, Xia En in the magic mirror suddenly raised a meaningful smile.

“Is this a provocation to me?”

“A mere son of a fallen noble~ How ignorant~”

This unexpected move caused the White Rose Madam's left eyebrow to raise slightly, and a smile that was not a smile appeared on the corner of her lips.

What a newborn calf not afraid of the tiger!