Under everyone's gaze, Angor approached the alchemy puppet.
Angor's intention was obvious. He was going to test the Chest of Sisia. But what method was he going to use?
More magic crystals? Or other magic materials? Or alchemy items?
However, Angor's choice left everyone speechless.
Angor took out two gold coins from his bracelet.
Yes, it was the currency that everyone was familiar with under the gold standard system.
In the mortal world, as long as it was a gold coin, no matter what form it was made of, it was very expensive. But in the supernatural world, gold coins were basically useless. They were too soft to be used as decorations, and they couldn't be compared to Vai's magic crystals.
But why did Angor take out two gold coins? Was he trying to test the Chest of Sisia's limit?
But Vai already gave away his magic crystals. Why would the Chest of Sisia accept gold coins?
Just as everyone was secretly feeling suspicious, the Dark Earl suddenly chuckled. "Interesting."
Dorcas: "How is it interesting? If using two gold coins can succeed, then I have a lot of gold coins, so I can use mine. But is that possible? Angor is going to fail this time. "
Dorcas didn't believe Angor's plan. Or rather, he didn't know what Angor was going to do.
The Dark Earl said, "Those two gold coins are much more valuable than Levi's magic crystal. Take a closer look at the design of the coins. "
Two gold coins are more suitable as a touchstone than a magic crystal? Everyone looked at the gold coins in Angor's hand in confusion.
Since they were in a blind spot, and they couldn't use their spirit power to check the coins, they could only see part of the patterns.
However, Wa Yi was currently outside the Mobile Illusion Realm, which meant that he had exposed himself. Therefore, he could use his mental strength to observe the two gold coins without any scruples.
While observing the coins, Vai also shared what he saw with the others through the Spirit Bond.
One of the gold coins was the size of a standard gold coin. Although Wa Yi had never seen the design on the coin before, he was certain that as long as the gold content was not wrong, it could be used in any country that used the gold standard.
"What is the pattern?" Dorcas asked.
Vai considered. "One side shows a bird spreading its wings. The other side … I can't see it clearly. There are a lot of scratches on it, and it's quite worn out.
"However, what I can be sure of is that this should be an ordinary gold coin."
After a pause, Wa Yi continued to describe the other gold coin, "As for the other gold coin …"
Vai paused and didn't say anything for a long time. Under Dorcas' urging, he hesitated and said, "It's also a standard gold coin. But the patterns on both sides of the coin are a bit strange.
"On one side is the picture of a crown. However, this crown is a little out of place. Its corners are slanted, and at the top of each corner of the crown, there is a round ball. There are lines on the ball, and if it wasn't for the fact that it has no color, it would look very much like a clown's ball … In fact, this crown also looks a little like a clown's hat."
"Clown???? Maybe it's a circus gold coin. It's a ticket to the circus, and it has a certain commemorative value. "
Using "privately made gold coins" as tickets to the circus was not illegal in the mortal countries. This was because the gold coins looked real, but they were not gold coins in essence. Weighing it in his hand, he knew that it was a forged gold coin.
The essence of a circus was to not only entertain the public, but also to surprise people. Thus, the circus gold coin came into being.
After hearing Dorcas's words, Wa Yi shook his head. "It shouldn't be the circus coin you're talking about, because the picture on the other side is, is …"
Vai suddenly didn't know how to describe it. Or rather, he didn't know if he should describe it.
Vai couldn't help but look at the Black Earl.
The Black Earl sighed. "Just say it. It doesn't matter if you say it in the Spirit Bond."
After getting the Black Earl's approval, Vai said in the Spirit Bond, "The pattern on the other side is … the mark of the Crown Clown's real name."
None of the people present were ignorant. Even though they did not dare to talk about the Crown Clown, they all knew who he was.
After all, he was one of the few great demons who stood at the top of the pyramid in the Abyss Plane.
After the initial shock, everyone remained silent.
After a moment of contemplation, Dorcas broke the silence.
"I heard that some alchemists would engrave the mark of the Crown Clown's real name on their creations to make them better. Is Angor also — "Dorcas stopped when he saw Angor glanced at him from afar.
After all, they had been talking through their Spirit Bond, and Angor could hear everything. Dorcas thought Angor had blocked the Spirit Bond when he didn't say anything. But judging from Angor's gaze, Dorcas could tell that Angor was listening to their conversation.
Dorcas pretended to clear his throat and changed the topic. "Actually, I like the idea of the Crown Clown. I know many wizards who admire the Crown Clown as well."
"I hope you can speak your mind in front of the Supreme Cult as well."
Dorcas' expression froze.
Actually, what he said was not wrong. Among all the demons in the abyss, the Crown Clown was the closest to the sorcerers in terms of ideology. The Crown Clown pursued "absolute balance". If you wanted something, you had to pay the same price. Compared to the equivalent exchange between wizards, the Crown Clown's "absolute balance" was more harsh, but it was also more fair.
Even when dealing with humans, the Crown Clown would always seek balance. This was something that many wizards admired. Therefore, there were some who didn't hate the Crown Clown and even admired him.
However, unless they were true believers of a demon god, they wouldn't show their admiration to outsiders. After all, the Abyss Plane and the wizarding world were enemies. This conflict wasn't decided by humans, but by the will of the entire world. Otherwise, the Supreme Cult wouldn't go all out to kill every demon god believer they encountered.
Those who carried the banner of the world's will couldn't go against it. He who wore the crown had to bear the weight.
"Just pretend I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything …" Dorcas was terrified now. Wandering Magi were fearless because they didn't have anything to worry about, and even dared to point fingers at some powerful Magi organisations. However, even wandering wizards had to cower before the Supreme Cult. They were a bunch of lunatics, even crazier than some demon god believers.
Angor ignored Dorcas and kept rubbing the two gold coins in his hand.
If he didn't want to test the Chest of Sisia, he wouldn't put the coins inside. All of them held different sentimental value to Angor.
Angor had been rubbing the coins for a long time now as if he was going to bid farewell to someone.
On the other side, after Dorcas shut his mouth, the Dark Earl spoke up slowly, "As long as you ask around a little, you'll know that it's absolutely impossible for the members of the Research and Development Department to use the demonic gods' true name imprint to enhance their works. On the contrary, some Demon God believers are constantly encouraging alchemists to use the True Name Imprint. "
"That's why there are so many demon god believers hiding in Floating Mech City. I heard that they even formed a secret organization for alchemy exchanges."
Anyone who could become an alchemist was a genius. If the demon god could get such a genius to join the war against the world's will, it would be a win-win situation.
The more talented an alchemist was, the more likely he or she would be noticed by a demon god.
Angor must have been noticed by a demon god as well. However, since Muse agreed to let Angor join the research department, Angor was absolutely trustworthy.
Those who joined the Research and Development Institute would have to sign an oath. This oath was very lenient on other matters, and it didn't even matter if you weren't in the Research and Development Institute all year round. However, this oath had very strict restrictions on matters related to the Demon God. Even East Sea, who was always curious about everything, didn't dare to go against the vow and use a demon god's mark.
Therefore, Dorcas's words only exposed his ignorance.
What was even worse was …
"You're a wizard, and you don't even know what a demon coin is? So the so-called freedom you seek is more about laziness and laziness."
The Dark Earl didn't hold back at all. Dorcas couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
However, the Dark Earl knew when to stop and didn't continue the topic. First of all, there was no need to offend Dorcas. Second of all, the Dark Earl actually liked Dorcas despite Dorcas' provocation.
Otherwise, the Dark Earl wouldn't have reminded Dorcas so many times.
This time, the Dark Earl's words were harsh, but they were also reminding Dorcas that it was time for him to improve himself.
What Magi feared the most was a wasteland of knowledge. As an official Magus, Dorcas' knowledge was dense in some places, but there were even more wastelands in other places. It could even be said that they were deserts of knowledge.
The Dark Earl stopped asking, and Dorcas didn't say anything else. The Spirit Bond fell into silence for a long time.
When Angor stopped rubbing the coin and was about to toss it into the Chest of Sisia, the Spirit Bond finally resumed communication.
"Sir, what's a demon coin?" It was Khael who asked. He carefully looked at the Dark Earl.
The others also perked up their ears and waited for the Dark Earl's answer. They never heard of demon coins either.
But this time, it wasn't the Dark Earl who answered. It was Angor, who was standing in front of the alchemy puppet.
"Demon coins are the common currency used in Demon City. The mark of the Crown Clown is engraved on the coin, which ensures that the coins are absolutely fair. "
The Crown Clown single-handedly made demon coins the common currency of the Abyss Plane.
So this was the "god-standard" financial system?
In Angor's opinion, there were too many flaws in this system. However, as long as the Crown Clown was still around, the value of demon coins would never be reduced.
Angor paused and continued, "This is the first demon coin I earned since I opened my shop in Rasudran."
Angor's words sounded a little regretful.
After all, the demon coin didn't just represent "value". It also contained "meaning" given by Angor's life experience.
Next, he flicked his finger and sent the coin into the Chest of Sisya. The coin drew a parabola in the air and fell into the Chest of Sisya.
After tossing the coin into the Chest of Sisia, he took out the second gold coin.
Angor looked at the coin with nostalgia in his eyes.
The others began to understand Angor's plan. Judging from the "additional meaning" of the first gold coin, this one might also have the same meaning.
The "additional meaning" made ordinary gold coins more valuable.
Of course, demon coins were not ordinary either.
"This is the currency of my hometown, Goldspink Empire. The front side of the coin shows a golden sparrow spreading its wings. The back side used to be the symbol of the Shannon Royal Family, but I erased it bit by bit …"
"Why did you erase the symbol of the Shannon Royal Family? Do you have a grudge against them? "Dorcas asked for the first time after hesitating for a long time.
Angor shook his head. "No, I don't. I erased it because I think the side of the golden sparrow looks better than the other side. "
The others were speechless. That was a good enough reason.
"Oh, this is one of the gold coins my mentor gave me when I left the Old Earth with the guide." Angor chuckled when he saw everyone's strange expressions. "Oh, this is one of the gold coins my mentor gave me when I left the Old Earth."
Dorcas recalled the 'meaning' attached to the Demon Gold Coin and said with some realization, "So, this is a relic left to you by your mentor?"
Dorcas assumed that Angor's mentor must have already passed away if Angor was treating the coin with such seriousness. The coin contained Angor's memory of his mentor, which added "additional meaning" to the ordinary coin.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you. My mentor is doing well." Dorcas' words made Angor's eyes turn cold.
Dorcas' expression became somewhat awkward when he realized that his judgment was wrong and that Dorcas was coldly looking at him.
"I … I …" Dorcas lowered his head. "It's my fault. I didn't think before I spoke."
Angor didn't blame Dorcas too much. He could understand Dorcas' logic. The "additional meaning" attached to the coin was indeed the standard of "preciousness" of the Chest of Sisia.
This gold coin did indeed have its own meaning, but Dorcas was thinking in the wrong direction.
"Back then, going from the Old Earth to the Fey Continent was a very long journey for me. Time passed quickly and slowly. Inadvertently, I had forgotten the concept of time. In order to regain my sense of time, I took out a gold coin and scratched it every day. In the end, the back of the coin became like this.
"This is a gift from my mentor. The number of scratches on the coin also represents the number of days I spent wandering on Devil's Sea. At the same time, it also witnessed my journey from being a mortal to a supernatural. "
Without hesitation, Angor flicked the coin into the Casket of Sisya.
A demon coin represented Angor's memories and experience.
An ordinary coin represented Angor's growth and longing.
In terms of value, one was precious, while the other was ordinary. However, in terms of "meaning", they were all treasures to Angor.
Angor took out the two coins to see whether the Chest of Sisia valued the coins more, or the so-called "meaning". Or perhaps, it was both.
Everyone understood Angor's intention.
They had to admit that Angor was much more thoughtful than Wai when it came to probing the Chest of Sisia.
Apart from that, everyone was also impressed by Angor's decisiveness in giving up such an item with "hidden meaning". Severing one's relinquishment was easier said than done.
If they were in Angor's shoes, they would have to think for a long time.
…
They put aside their emotional thoughts for now. Everyone focused on the current situation.
What would happen to the Chest of Sisia after putting the two coins into it?
Would the coins be accepted, or would they be rejected like Wai?
As they pondered, the Chest of Sisia began to change for the first time.
Above the exquisite box, a faint red light began to emit. Within the red light, there seemed to be fog rolling. The fog would occasionally form some strange patterns.
But no one could understand what the patterns meant.
The whole process looked strange and eerie.
"Does that mean … it's accepted?" Everyone wondered.
This was different from Wai's case, so they naturally assumed that the Chest of Sisia meant "accepted".
However, the red light and the patterns kept flashing without revealing any other information. The alchemy puppet did not say "accepted" either.
What's going on?
Angor was also confused. After thinking for a while, he reached a hand toward the Chest of Sisia.
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