The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Looking at His Highness the Prince, who seemed to still be deep in thought, Keynes rubbed his calloused hands, hardened from years of gripping a magic wand, with a trace of hope and trepidation in his eyes.

"...Your Highness, though I am down and out, I am, after all, a genuine Platinum Level Spellcaster. I believe with your discerning eye, you can surely see that."

"Moreover, I have been studying at the Source Magic School for a long time. Whether it is Source Magic theory, alchemy, or the preparation of Magic Potions, I have decades of expertise... and about the Void Realm, well, you might not think much of it, but if you or any of your relatives have a child of age, I could appropriately teach them a little. If they plan to further their studies in the Academic State in the future, this knowledge will undoubtedly be greatly beneficial to them."

At this moment, he resembled nothing more than a humble shopkeeper trying to sell out-of-season goods, his tone so humble it barely seemed befitting of a mage.

He even forgot that Professor Hector would not have the chance to trouble Prince Colin's children, as a simple letter of recommendation would suffice.

If you lack the ability, then you need to guess what exists in the Void Realm.

"I do not ask for a high position, just a role as a family tutor, or a position as a guest mage would suffice."

"As for compensation... I only need a small Mage Tower as my laboratory, enough for me to meditate high above the crowds. This is not my hobby; it is just that the Meditation Technique of Source Theory truly requires such an environment."

He hesitated for a moment, cautiously raised three fingers.

"Additionally... I myself do not need a salary, but I do require research funding, approximately 3,000 gold coins annually. I will inform you of every expenditure and the results it produces, would that be acceptable to you?"

After saying these words, Keynes found his heart pounding fiercely.

Three thousand gold coins are not a small sum; this amount is a fortune that ordinary people couldn't spend in several lifetimes!

But he was not intentionally demanding an exorbitant sum, as magic research indeed burns money, and this kind of expense is on a different scale compared to other fields.

Many rare materials have to be procured through the adventurer guild, and adventurers trade their lives to acquire them.

Not only that, but even basic consumables like Demon Crystals are incredibly costly when procured in large quantities.

After all, the surface Earth's reserves of Demon Crystals are quite limited, and the extraction is not well-developed.

Most of the Academic State's Demon Crystals are purchased from the Dwarves in the Ten Thousand Ridges Mountain Range, and those Dwarves only recognize the Empire's gold coins, not even the silver coins issued by the Various Kingdoms.

However, he has heard that the Campbell Duchy might have a Magic Crystal Mine? Allegedly in the hands of a Baron Gess, and Prince Colin has the means to acquire it.

If that's the case, it would save quite a bit.

In fact, this is one of the reasons he came here.

So thought Keynes in his heart, and finally, Prince Colin finished reading the letter, looked at him with a graceful smile.

"Mr. Keynes, I regret to say that I have no offspring, and among my relatives, there are likely none who need enlightenment."

The light in Keynes' eyes instantly dimmed, and his previously straightened spine collapsed all at once.

Indeed...

How could a powerful Prince of the Empire lack people to serve him?

The glory of the nobles is not just the glory of a single family, but of a group of families that rely on the nobles. Among these families, it's not unusual to birth a few noble-souled Transcendents.

Even a Platinum Level Mage might only be seen as a mere embellishment to such top aristocrats...

"I... I understand." Keynes managed to force a weak smile, reaching for his dome hat, preparing to bid his leave, "I am truly sorry for intruding on you so abruptly."

Just as his hand was about to touch the brim of the hat, Luo Yan's voice sounded once more, carrying a hint of pleasure in the elegant smile.

"You misunderstood, Mr. Keynes. I did not say you are unfit to work for me; I merely meant to say... having a former Professor Scholarly State, a distinguished Platinum Level Mage to be a babysitter for children seems too much of a waste."

Keynes' action halted.

He lifted his head blankly, looking towards the young prince, seemingly glimmering with hope in his clouded eyes.

Luo Yan leaned forward slightly, sitting up straight from the velvet sofa, his gaze piercing as he looked at the down-and-out scholar before him.

"Mr. Keynes, as you saw when you arrived, the city is undergoing tremendous changes. We now have carriages faster than those in the Holy City, and a clock tower taller than Saint Clement's Great Cathedral, but we still lack a sage who can truly elevate our young people."

"We are in the process of establishing a secular comprehensive university, which will open its doors to all talented young people, whether they be noble or commoner, granting them equal education as long as they can prove they are worthy."

"To build this university, I need a guide who can construct the teaching system from scratch and possesses enough prestige and knowledge in specific research fields."

Seeing Professor Keynes' eyes wide-open, Luo Yan maintained his warm smile, but his tone became unprecedentedly serious.

"Professor Keynes, as the future chief director and honorary president of Thunder City University, I formally invite you to become Thunder City University's first president! As for the salary and laboratory..."

He paused and said with a smile.

"We will provide for you according to the standards of a Sage of the Academic State. As long as you can establish this university, there is no limit to the funding."

It's not like he hasn't studied at Scholarly State. Their costly research funding is due to two reasons: one being the Empire's backing, and the other being the scarcity of Demon Crystals.

Would Luo Yan, the representative from Hell, lack Demon Crystals?

The Magic Crystal Cannons are all his enterprises!

As for rare magical materials?

Lord Demon King is just worried about players being idle with nothing to do; giving them tasks by printing some Joss Paper for them to handle is no issue at all!

Keynes was completely stunned.

His mouth gaped open, dumbfounded as he stared at Prince Colin, his mind blank.

He had merely come here to apply to be a family tutor, yet he was appointed to head a national-level university.

And unlimited funding…

The huge contrast left him speechless, as if he had fallen from a quagmire of reality into another surreal Void Realm.

Only after half a minute did Keynes come back to his senses, standing unsteadily from the sofa. His eyes welled with jubilant excitement, mingled with the gratitude of dying for a confidant.

"Your Highness..."

He bowed deeply, executing the most standard mage salute.

"I offer all my wisdom to you, and to this city!"

"I look forward to your performance," Luo Yan nodded appreciatively, gratified at gaining another Platinum Level Demon General under his command.

The Dragon family was still too weak, with eighteen Demon Generals reduced to only a few, yet they blamed humans for being too cunning and claimed their domain was too far from the Demon City.

What does it mean to expand Hell's territory?

This is what it means to truly expand Hell's territory!

Meanwhile, outside the window of the manor's reception room, two mischievous little heads stacked together shone with bright eyes.

As expected of brother dearest--

In just a few words, a Platinum Level powerhouse was recruited under his banner!

Truly unfathomable!

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